1、C22.2 No. 182.3-M1987(Ueaffirmed 2014)Special use attachment plugs, receptacles, and connectorsUpdate No. 4C22.2 No. 182.3-M1987July 2011Note: General Instructions for CSA Standards are now called Updates. Please contact CSA Information Products Sales or visit www.ShopCSA.ca for information about th
2、e CSA Standards Update Service.Title: Special Use Attachment Plugs, Receptacles, and Connectors originally published December 1987Revisions issued: General Instruction No. 2 September 1989Update 3 July 2010If you are missing any updates, please contact CSA Information Products Sales or visit www.Sho
3、pCSA.ca.The following revisions have been formally approved and are marked by the symbol delta () in the margin on the attached replacement pages:Revised Clauses 1.1, 4.3.4, 4.8.3, and 6.6.2, Figure 1, and Table B2New Clause 4.5.5Deleted NoneUpdate your copy by inserting these revised pages.Keep the
4、 pages you remove for reference. Canadian Standards Association Special Use Attachment Plugs, Receptacles, and ConnectorsJuly 2011C22.2 No. 182.3-M1987Special Use Attachment Plugs, Receptacles, and Connectors1 Scope1.1 This Standard applies to plugs, receptacles, power inlets and outlets, connectors
5、, and similar wiring devices intended for use in electronic and electrical applications as follows (see Figure 1):(a) Type 0 rated up to 8.3 A and up to 30 V rms (42 V peak);(b) Type 1A rated up to 8.3 A and from 30 V to 600 V ac or dc, or both;(c) Type 1B rated from 8.3 A up to 200 A and up to 30 V
6、 rms (42 V peak);(d) Type 2 rated from 8.3 A up to 31 A and from 30 V to 600 V ac or dc, or both;(e) Type 3 rated from 31 A up to 200 A and from 30 V to 600 V ac or dc, or both; (f) Type 4 rated from more than 200 A up to and including 1000 A, and up to 600 V ac or dc; and(g) Type 5 rated less than
7、31 A and from over 600 V up to and including 6000 V ac or dc, or both.Note: As there is a great variety of applications for products covered by this Standard, their use should be evaluated with the design and construction of the end use application and cannot be solely judged by the requirements of
8、this Standard.1.2 This Standard does not apply to(a) appliance plugs covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 57;(b) attachment plugs, receptacles, and similar wiring devices intended for use in hazardous locations covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 159;(c) general use receptacles, attachment plugs, and sim
9、ilar wiring devices covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 42;(d) industrial type, special use attachment plugs, receptacles, equipment power inlets and outlets, and connectors covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 182.1-M; or(e) industrial locking type attachment plugs, receptacles, and connectors covered i
10、n CSA Standard C22.2 No. 182.2-M.2 Definitions2.1 The following definitions apply in this Standard:Connector (cable connector) a receptacle that is intended to provide power with means for attachment to electrical conductors.Contact a conductive element in a component that mates with a corresponding
11、 element to provide an electrical path.Elastomer a macromolecular material that at room temperature returns rapidly to approximately its initial dimensions and shape after substantial deformation by a weak stress and release of the stress.Enclosure the case or housing into which the insulator and co
12、ntacts are assembled.Equipment power inlet a male contact device designed for permanent, flush mounting on utilization equipment and intended to supply power to that equipment by insertion of a cord connector.11(Replaces p. 11, July 2010)C22.2 No. 182.3-M1987 Canadian Standards AssociationJuly 2011F
13、ield wiring terminal a terminal to which power supply, control, or equipment grounding connections will be made in the field when the device is installed.Insulator that portion of a device that provides for separation of and support of contacts.Locking retaining device a mechanical arrangement that
14、holds a plug or connector in position when it is in proper engagement and prevents its unintentional withdrawal.Plug (attachment plug) a device that is intended to receive power when coupled with a mating device, and that establishes connection between conductors of the two assemblies.Power inlet a
15、permanently mounted plug intended to receive power from a cable connector.Receptacle (outlet) a device intended to provide power to an inserted plug and that is usually installed as a fixed outlet.Switched outlet an outlet with an associated or integral switching device to disconnect the supply from
16、 the outlet contacts.Terminal an accessible conductive part provided on a contact for connecting a conductor.Terminal, wire binding screw a terminal in which the conductor is clamped under the head of the screw and the clamping pressure is applied directly by the head of the screw.Thermoplastic a pl
17、astic that repeatedly can be softened by heating and hardened by cooling through a temperature range characteristic of the plastic, and, which in the softened state, can be shaped by flow into articles by moulding or extrusion.Thermoset a material that, after having been cured by heat or other means
18、, is substantially infusible and insoluble.Weatherproof so constructed or protected that exposure to the weather will not interfere with safe operation.3 General Requirements3.1 GeneralGeneral requirements applicable to this Standard are given in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 0.3.2 Reference Publications3.
19、2.1 Where reference is made to CSA Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, such reference shall be considered to refer to the latest edition and revision thereto, unless otherwise specified. This Standard refers to the following such Standards and the year dates shown indicate the latest
20、 editions available at the time of printing:C22.2 No. 0-M1982,General Requirements Canadian Electrical Code, Part II;CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17-00 (R2009),Evaluation of Properties of Polymeric Materials;C22.2 No.0.3-M1985Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables;C22.2 No. 42-M1984,General Use Recepta
21、cles, Attachment Plugs, and Similar Wiring Devices;(Replaces p. 12, July 2010)12 Canadian Standards Association Special Use Attachment Plugs, Receptacles, and ConnectorsJuly 2011C22.2 No. 57-M1985,Appliance Plugs for Heater Cord Sets;C22.2 No. 65-1956,Wire Connectors;C22.2 No. 159-1982,Attachment Pl
22、ugs, Receptacles and Similar Wiring Devices for Use in Hazardous Locations, Class I, Groups A, B, C, and D, Class II, Group G and in Coal or Coke Dust, and in Gaseous Mines;C22.2 No. 182.1-M1987,Industrial Type, Special Use Attachment Plugs, Receptacles, and Connectors;C22.2 No. 182.2-M1987,Industri
23、al Locking Type, Special Use Attachment Plugs, Receptacles and Connectors;C22.2 No. 188-M1983,Splicing Wire and Cable Connectors.3.2.2 Where reference is made to the following Publications such reference shall be considered to refer to that edition listed below:ANSI (American National Standards Inst
24、itute)C73-1973,American National Standard on Dimensions of Attachment Plugs and Receptacles.IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)IEC 320-1981,Appliance Couplers for Household and Similar General Purposes.4 Construction4.1 Component PartsA component of a product covered by this Standard sha
25、ll comply with the requirements for that component and shall be used in accordance with its recognized rating and other limitations of use.4.2 InterchangeabilityLike configurations shall be compatible with each other, but those of different configurations shall not.Note: Typical examples of configur
26、ations are shown in Appendix A, but the Standard is not limited to these configurations.4.3 Insulating Materials4.3.1 The insulating materials referred to in this Clause are those that are depended upon for maintenance of electrical spacings or that may be exposed to arcing when the plug is disconne
27、cted from the power source.4.3.2 Insulating materials in contact with current-carrying parts shall be recognized as suitable for the particular application and may include certain ceramic, thermoset, thermoplastic, and elastomeric materials.13(Replaces p. 13, July 2010)C22.2 No. 182.3-M1987 Canadian
28、 Standards AssociationJuly 20114.3.3 Insulating materials in contact with current-carrying parts of receptacles shall have a minimum Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) of 175 in accordance with CSA Standard CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17.4.3.4 Insulating materials in contact with current-carrying members of d
29、evices shall have a minimum flammability classification of HB in accordance with CSA Standard CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17.4.3.5 In evaluating insulating materials that have not been accepted previously in a particular application, consideration should be given to the following attributes in comparison wi
30、th materials that have been accepted in the application:Attribute CSA StandardTemperature index (mechanical, without impact) CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17Resistance to ignition CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17High current arc ignition CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.174.3.6 Requirements in Clauses 4.3.3, 4.3.4, and 4.3.5 do not
31、 apply to Type 0 devices marked in accordance with Clause 5.2(v).4.4 Protection Against CorrosionNon-current-carrying parts of ferrous material (other than stainless steel), including mounting screws, shall be protected against corrosion in accordance with CSA Standard C22.2 No. 0.4.5 Current-Carryi
32、ng Parts4.5.1 Iron or steel, whether plain or plated, shall not be used for parts that are depended upon to carry a significant portion of the current except for high temperature applications and bonding terminals that may be of suitably plated or stainless steel.Note: Wire binding screws are consid
33、ered to carry a significant portion of the current.4.5.2 Suitable means shall be provided for retaining live parts within such limits of alignment as to reasonably ensure that plugs will enter devices, such as receptacles and connectors, in the intended manner.4.5.3 Except as permitted in Clause 4.5
34、.4, live parts shall be secured in place so as to ensure that the spacings specified in Table 1 are maintained through air or over surface between any insulated live metal part and(a) an uninsulated live metal part of opposite polarity;(b) an uninsulated grounded metal part;(c) an exposed non-curren
35、t-carrying metal part.4.5.4 Spacings less than those specified in Clause 4.5.3 shall be permitted if the device meets the dielectric strength test in Clause 6.6.4.5.5 Spacings for Type 5 devices shall meet the minimum requirements for the intended end-use application.(Replaces p. 14, July 2010)14 Ca
36、nadian Standards Association Special Use Attachment Plugs, Receptacles, and ConnectorsJuly 20114.6 Grounding PartsIf the device is intended for interrupting current the grounding contact shall be so located and formed that the path of electrical continuity to the grounding contact of the mating devi
37、ce is completed before continuity is established between any other mating contact pair.4.7 Terminal Parts4.7.1 AmpacityA device shall be provided with suitable terminal means or leads for the connection of conductors having an ampacity not less than the current rating for which they are intended.4.7
38、.2 Receptacle Terminals4.7.2.1 Field wiring terminals of a receptacle shall be located or protected so they are not likely to be forced against the wiring in the terminal box or compartment during installation.4.7.2.2 An original equipment manufacturers installed device with crimp type terminals sha
39、ll be assembled in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.4.7.2.3 Wire binding screws used in making electrical connections shall not be smaller than indicated in Table 2. Wiring terminal screws shall thread into metal.4.7.2.4 Terminal plates through which binding head or machine screws ar
40、e threaded shall be at least 0.76 mm thick and shall have at least two complete threads.4.7.2.5 The terminations of a field wiring device, other than for soldered connections and those intended to accommodate No. 14 to 10 AWG conductors by the use of a wire binding screw, shall comply with the requi
41、rements of CSA Standard C22.2 No. 65 or C22.2 No. 188.4.8 Contacts4.8.1 Contacts shall be made of copper, copper alloy, or equivalent material.4.8.2 A receptacle or connector, rated above 30 V rms (42.4 V peak), intended for usage external to the end equipment shall have protection for exposed live
42、contacts and terminals, when assembled as intended.4.8.3 Mating devices of the 1 A, 2, 3, 4, or 5 Type shall not have exposed live contacts during engagement or withdrawal (see Clause 6.9).4.9 PolarizationA polarized device incorporating two or more contacts shall be keyed or of such design that any
43、 intended polarization will not be defeated by improper assembly during installation.14A(Replaces p. 14A, July 2010)C22.2 No. 182.3-M1987 Canadian Standards AssociationJuly 20114.10 Weatherproof DevicesDevices of the weatherproof type shall comply with the weatherproof test in Clause 6.7.5 Marking5.
44、1 The manufacturers name or other recognized identification symbol shall be marked on each device, where practicable, in a permanent manner.5.2 The following shall be marked on the device or in or on the smallest unit container or carton:(i) the catalogue designation;(ii) the electrical rating in bo
45、th volts and amperes;(iii) whether ac or dc, if restricted; and(iv) the following (or equivalent) statements, where applicable:CAUTION: NOT FOR INTERRUPTING CURRENTandATTENTION : NE PAS UTILISER POUR COUPER LE COURANT.(v) on products compliant with Clause 4.3.6:FOR USE IN CLASS 2 CIRCUITS ONLY.Note:
46、 The French equivalent of this marking is “UTILISER DANS LES CIRCUITS DE CLASSE 2 SEULEMENT”.Assembly or tooling instructions and a reference to an appropriate parts list shall be provided, if applicable.6 TestsNote: Guidance for the minimum quantities of specimens to be tested and the tests to be a
47、pplied to the types of devices is given in Appendix B.6.1 Accelerated Aging6.1.1 A moulded rubber component shall show no apparent deterioration and shall show no greater change in hardness than five numbers, as gauged in Clause 6.1.2, as the result of a 96 h exposure to oxygen at a pressure of 2070
48、 70 kPa and a temperature of 70 1C.6.1.2 Where possible, the complete component shall be tested. The hardness of the rubber shall be determined as the average of five readings with a suitable gauge such as the Rex Hardness Gauge or the Shore Durometer. The component shall be exposed to oxygen for 96
49、 h, in accordance with CSA Standard C22.2 No. 0.3, using the method for exposure to accelerated aging (oxygen-pressure) of extruded insulation, jackets, and similar coverings. The device shall be allowed to condition at room temperature for 4 h or more after removal from the oxygen bomb. The hardness shall be determined again as the average of five readings. The difference between the average original hardness reading and the average reading taken after exposure to oxygen shall be the change in hardness.6.1.3 A device that has
