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AS/NZS 3127:2002

Superseded

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Approval and test specification - Cord-line switches

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2002

Superseded date

30-06-2017

Superseded by

AS/NZS 3127:2005

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1 - AS/NZS 3127:2002 APPROVAL AND TEST SPECIFICATION-CORD-LINE SWITCHES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE AND REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.1 Scope
6 - 1.2 Referenced documents
6 - 2 DEFINITIONS
6 - 2.1 Cord-line switch
6 - 2.2 Integrally moulded cord-line switch
6 - 3 COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS
6 - 3.1 General requirements of AS/NZS 3100
7 - 3.2 Specific requirements of this Standard
7 - 3.3 Requirements of other Standards
7 - 4 SWITCH TO BE DOUBLE-POLE
7 - 5 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
7 - 6 INSULATING MATERIAL
7 - 7 CONNECTION OF FLEXIBLE CORD
7 - 7.1 Terminals and cord anchorage
8 - 7.2 Bushing
8 - 7.3 Provision for earthing conductor
8 - 8 METHOD OF OPERATION
8 - 9 ACTUATING MECHANISMS
8 - 10 MINIMUM RATING
9 - 11 MARKING
9 - 11.1 Required marking
9 - 11.2 Location of marking
9 - 11.3 Additional requirements for switches intended for Type X attachment
9 - 11.4 Earthing connections in switches for Type X attachment
10 - 12 TESTS
10 - 12.1 Compliance with AS 3133 (NZS/AS 3133)
10 - 12.2 Cord anchorage test
10 - 12.3 Determination of ignitability and combustion propagation
10 - 12.4 Additional tests for integrally moulded cord-line switches
10 - 12.5 Impact hammer test
10 - 12.6 Impact withstand test
11 - 12.7* Flexing test
13 - APPENDIX A - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITCHES COMPLYING WITH IEC 61058-2-1

Specifies essential electrical safety requirements for cord-line switches for approval and test purposes. It is to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3100.

Committee
EL-004
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 4362 5
Pages
8
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard applies to cord-line switches for use at voltages not exceeding 250 V to earth. It does not apply to switches such as pendant switches or bell pushes or switches connected at the end of flexible cords.

First published as AS C127-1948.
Second edition 1954.
Third edition 1963.
Revised and redesignated as AS 3127-1974.
Second edition 1983.
Third edition 1987.
Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 3127:2002.

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