This Standard sets out the requirements for plugs and socket-outlets, cable couplers and appliance couplers for operation at 50 Hz, with a rated voltage not exceeding 660 V and a rated current not exceeding 315 A, primarily intended for general industrial use, either indoors or outdoors.

NOTES:

1 This Standard applies to plugs and socket-outlets, cable couplers and appliance couplers (referred to in this Standard as ‘accessories') for use when the ambient temperature does not normally exceed 40°C.

2 The use of accessories (see Note 1) in building sites and in agricultural, commercial and domestic situations is not precluded.

3 Appliance inlets incorporated in, or fixed to, electrical equipment are within the scope of this Standard.

4 This Standard does not apply to accessories that comply with AS/NZS 60320.1 and AS/NZS 3112 and which are primarily intended for domestic and similar general purposes, nor to accessories that comply with AS 2380.1 and are intended for explosive atmospheres.

5 The configurations shown in this Standard depict standardized Australian and New Zealand industrial plugs, socket-outlets, cable couplers and appliance couplers for operation at 50 Hz.

6 This Standard may be applied to configurations and contact types other than those depicted herein, providing all appropriate (to that type) requirements of this Standard are complied with.

7 Devices that comply with IEC 60309-1 are deemed to comply with the appropriate requirements of this Standard.