9.3 of this part of GB 2099 is recommendatory, and the rest of the technical contents are mandatory. GB 2099 consists of the following parts under the general title "Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes":
— Part 1: General Requirements
— Part 2: Particular Requirements
● Particular Requirements for Socket-outlets for Appliances
● Particular Requirements for Adaptors
● Particular Requirements for Switched Socket-outlets without Interlock for Fixed Installations
● Particular Requirements for Switched Socket-outlets with Interlock for Fixed Installations
● Particular Requirements for Fused Plugs
● Particular Requirements for Cord Extension Sets
● Particular Requirements for Socket-outlets for Information
● Particular Requirements for Plugs and Socket-outlets for SELV
This part is Part 2-5 of GB 2099.
This part is drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This part supersedes GB 2099.3-2008 "Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes — Part 2: Particular Requirements for Adaptors".
Compared with GB 2099.3-2008, the main technical changes in this part are as follows:
— This part not applicable to cord extension set is specified definitely in Chapter 1;
— “3.12 Definition of cord extension set” is added;
— "3.106 Definition of intermediate adaptor" is modified;
— "plugs and socket-outlets for adaptors shall meet the requirements of corresponding national standard of plugs and socket-outlets" is added in Chapter 4;
— 7.2.2 of GB 2099.1-2008 is deleted;
— The symbol for phase line is added in 8.2;
— According to 10.4 of GB 2099.1-2008, 10.4 of this part is modified as the requirements of "external parts of adaptor plugs";
— According to 10.5 of GB 2099.1-2008, Figure 9 "Gauge for checking" of GB2099.1-2008 is added in 10.5 of this part;
— Made reference to Document 23B/1173/CD, and the provisions of 14.103 are deleted;
— The requirements of protective door for socket-outlets of adaptors" is added in 14.106;
— Needle-flame test is added in Chapter 28;
— Needle-flame test is added in Appendix AA.
This part is modified in relation to IEC 60884-2-5:1995 "Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes - Part 2: Particular Requirements for Adaptors".
The main differences between this part and IEC 60884-2-5:1995 and their causes are as follows:
— In order to adapt to the technical conditions of China, normative references are revised on the base of technical differences of this part, Chapter 2 "Normative References" embodies a concentrated reflection of revisions, which are as follows:
● According to reference conditions, GB 15092.1 "Switches for Appliances — Part 1: General Requirements" (GB 15092.1-2010, IEC 61058-1:2008 (Ed.3.2), IDT) is added;
● IEC 60669-2-1:1994 is changed as GB 16915.2 "Switches for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations — Part 2-1: Particular Requirements — Electronic Switches" (GB 16915.2-2012, IEC60669-2-1:2009 (Ed4.1), MOD);
● IEC/TR 60083 "Plugs and Socket-outlets for Domestic and Similar General Use Standardized in Member Countries of IEC" is added.
— According to product features of plugs and socket-outlets, "plugs and socket-outlets for adaptors shall meet the requirements of corresponding national standard of plugs and socket-outlets" is added in Chapter 4;
— 7.2.2 is deleted;
— The symbol for phase line is added in 8.2;
— 9.1 and 9.3 are modified according to the service occasion and requirements of adaptors in China;
— According to 10.4 of GB 2099.1-2008, 10.4 of this part is modified as the requirements of "external parts of adaptor plugs";
— According to 10.5 of GB 2099.1-2008, Figure 9 "Gauge for checking" of GB2099.1-2008 is added in 10.5 of this part;
— Replace the last 2 sentences of 14.4 by: Earthing contacts and neutral contacts of rewireable adaptors may be removable only with the aid of a tool, after dismantling the adaptor;
— Made reference to Document 23B/1173/CD, and the provisions of 14.103 are deleted;
— "14.106 the requirements of protective door for socket-outlets of adaptors" is added;
— According to actual service conditions of adaptors in China, needle-flame test is added in Chapter 28;
— Needle-flame test is added in Appendix AA.
The following editorial changes are made in this part:
— According to the relevant requirements of GB/T 1.1, "This part of GB 2099 specifies the technical requirements of rated value, marks, electric shock protection, structure, electrical properties and mechanical properties of adaptors" is supplemented in Chapter 1 "Scope";
— For the purpose of coordinating and fitting with GB 2099.1-2008, the heading of Chapter 16 is modified accordingly;
— For the purpose of coordinating and fitting with GB 2099.1-2008, the sequence numbers of figures quoted in this part are modified accordingly;
— Some notes of IEC 60884-2-5:1995 is applicable to other countries and regions, for example Note of Chapter 1 and Note 2 of 14.23.2, are deleted.
This standard will be implemented on April 14, 2017, transition period as of October 13, 2018, namely the products manufactured before April 14, 2017 and in conformity with GB 2099.3-2008 "Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes - Part 2: Particular Requirements for Adaptors" are allowed to sell until October 13, 2018.
This part was proposed by the China Electrical Equipment Industrial Association.
This part is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee 67 on Electrical Accessories of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 67).
Drafting organizations of this part: China Electric Apparatus Research Institute, Beijing Top Electric Co., Ltd., Cixi Bull Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Zhengtai Construction & Electric Appliance Company Limited, TCL Legrand International Electrical (Huizhou) Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Honyar Electrical Co., Ltd., Guangdong Songben Electrician Co., Ltd., Beijing Zhong-ke Clamber Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Yuehua Holding Group Co., Ltd., Vkan Certification & Testing Co., Ltd., Ningbo Well Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd., Simon Electric (China) Co., Ltd., Siemens (China) Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch, Nanjing Haimao Electronic Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Nanjing Putian Telege Intelligent Building Ltd., Zhejiang EverFlourish Electrical Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Huntkey Electric Co., Ltd., Feidiao Electrical Appliance Group Co., Ltd., Ningbo Tongshi Electrical Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Wushi Bodi Technology Co., Ltd., Fujian Nanping Nanfu Battery Co., Ltd., Nexus Electrical (Jiaxing) Limited and Shantou Jiancheng Hardware Plastic Co., Ltd.
Chief drafting staff of this part: Cai Jun, Lin Haiqing, Ruan Liping, He Zhiguo, Liu Kaixi, Jin Feng, Zhang Wenjie, Feng Songyun, Wang Chaosheng, Gao Yipan, Li Hongwen, Huang Haijun, Cha Pengzhan, Hu Bo, Zhao Chengfeng, Zhu Liangxiong, Wen Xiaojuan, Zheng Wei, Yu Chuntang, Wu Bochun, Lin Wende, Jiang Jiulong, Xin Ruijian, Zhu Songtao, Cai Yinfeng, Wang Rui, Yang Xiaofeng, Huang Shunqin, Liu Bo, Mao Zhongyuan, Chen Kejie, Luo Yongjin and Zhang Lirong.
The previous editions of the standard superseded by this part are as follows:
— GB 2099.3-1997, GB2099.3-2008.
Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes — Part 2-5: Particular Requirements for Adaptors
1 Scope
Replace the Chapter 1 of GB 2099.1-2008 by:
This part of GB 2099 specifies the technical requirements of rated value, marks, electric shock protection, structure, electrical properties and mechanical properties of adaptors.
This part is applicable to shuttered and non-shuttered, fused and non-fused adaptors for a.c. only.
This part not applicable to cord extension set.
Fuses of fused adaptors mentioned in this part are not intended to protect appliance or parts of them against overload.
Note: Intermediate adaptors (GB 2099.3-2008, definition 3.106) of GB 2099.3-2008 revised as GB 2099.7-2015 “Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes — Part 2-7: Particular Requirements for Cord Extension Sets”.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
The Chapter 2 of GB 2099.1-2008 “Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes — Part 1: General Requirements” is applicable except as follows:
GB 15092.1 Switches for Appliances — Part 1: General Requirements (GB15092.1-2010, IEC61058-1:2008 (Ed.3.2), IDT)
GB 16915.2 Switches for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations — Part 2-1: Particular Requirements — Electronic Switches (GB 16915.2-2012, IEC60669-2-1:2009 (Ed4.1), MOD)
IEC/TR 60083 Plugs and Socket-outlets for Domestic and Similar General Use Standardized in Member Countries of IEC
3 Terms and Definitions
The Chapter 3 of GB 2099.1-2008 is applicable except as follows:
Replace Note 3 by:
Note 3: The term "accessory" is used as a general term covering plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors; the term "portable accessory" covers plugs, portable socket-outlets and adaptors.
Add the following note 5:
Note 5: The term "adaptor" is used as a general term covering all types of adaptors except where reference is made to one particular type.
3.12 Replace by:
Cord extension set
Assembly consisting of one flexible cable fitted with one plug and one single or multiple portable socket-outlets.
Note 1: The Legend of cord extension set as shown Figure 1 a) of GB 2099.1-2008.
Note 2: Cord extension set within the scope of GB 2099.7.
Note 3: Term "plug" include plug and plug with fuses. Term "socket-outlet" also include socket-outlet with assembly, for example switch and fuse, etc. (see 14.22 of GB 2099.1-2008).
Note 4: Modified from GB 2099.1-2008, definition 3.12.
3.25 Replace by:
Rated voltage
Voltage assigned to the accessory by the manufacturer, which will be that specified in the standard sheet, if any.
3.26 Replace by:
Rated current
Current assigned to the accessory by the manufacturer, which will be that specified in the standard sheet, if any.
Add the following definitions:
3.101
Adaptor
Portable accessory constructed as an integral unit incorporating both a plug portion and one or more socket-outlet portions.
3.102
Fused adaptor
Adaptor incorporating a replaceable fuse link in one or more current-carrying poles.
3.103
Polarized fused adaptor
Fused adaptor constructed so that, when inserted in a socket-outlet installed in a polarized wiring installation, the correct relationship between the neutral and the line pole or poles is maintained.
3.1 04
Multiway adaptor
Adaptor which allows the connection simultaneously of more than one plug to all socket-outlet portions of the adaptor.
3.105
Conversion adaptor
Adaptor which allows the connection of one or more types of plug to a socket-outlet not designed to accept such plugs.
3.106
Intermediate adaptor
Adaptor which allows the connection of one or more types of plug to a socket-outlet via a control device such as a dimmer, clock switch, photo-electric switch, etc. The control device may be either integral with the intermediate adaptor or connected to it by a flexible cable, and in which case may be either rewireable or non-rewireable.
Note: A control device itself will normally be covered by relevant standard, for example for an electronic switch, GB 16915.2 or GB 15092.1.
3.107
Rewireable intermediate adaptor
Adaptor so constructed that the flexible cable, if any, can be replaced.
3.108
Non-rewireable intermediate adaptor
Adaptor so constructed that it forms a complete unit with the flexible cable, if any, after connection and assembly by the manufacturer of the adaptor (see also 14.1).
3.109
External cable
Cable a part of which is external to the intermediate adaptor. Such cable may either be a supply cable or a connecting cable between separate parts of a device.
4 General Requirements
The Chapter 4 of GB 2099.1-2008 is applicable except as follows:
Plugs and socket-outlets for adaptors shall meet the requirements of corresponding national standard of plugs and socket-outlets
5 General Notes on Tests
The Chapter 5 of GB 2099.1-2008 is applicable.
6 Ratings
The Chapter 6 of GB 2099.1-2008 is applicable except as follows:
Add the following subclauses:
6.101 The rated voltage of adaptors shall not be lower than that of the relevant socket-outlet which can accept the adaptor.
6.102 The rated current of an adaptor shall be:
— the rated current of the plug portion of the adaptor;
— the sum of the rated currents of the plugs which can be inserted into the adaptor, whichever is the lower.
6.103 Fused adaptors shall have a minimum rating equivalent to the rating of the fuse fitted in accordance with the marking.
6.104 The rated current of each of the socket-outlet portions of the adaptors shall be equal to or greater than the maximum value of the rated current of any plug which can be inserted into it.
6.105 The rated current of intermediate adaptors with integral control devices, shall be equal to the rated current of the control device, or to the rated current of the socket-outlet into which it is intended to fit, whichever is the lower.
Compliance with the requirements of 6.101 to 6.104 is checked by inspection.
Contents Foreword II 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Terms and Definitions 4 General Requirements 5 General Notes on Tests 6 Ratings 7 Classification 8 Marking 9 Checking of Dimensions 11 Provision for Earthing 13 Construction of Fixed Socket-outlets 14 Construction of Plugs and Portable Socket-outlets 15 Interlocked Socket-outlet 16 Resistance to Ageing, Protection Provided by Enclosures, and Resistance to Humidity 17 Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength 18 Operation of Earthing Contacts 19 Temperature Rise 20 Breaking Capacity 21 Normal Operation 22 Force Necessary to Withdraw the Plug 23 Flexible Cables and Their Connection 24 Mechanical Strength 25 Resistance to Heat 26 Screws, Current-carrying Parts and Connections 27 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound 28 Resistance of Insulating Material to Abnormal Heat, to Fire and to Tracking 29 Resistance to Rusting 30 Additional Tests on Pins Provided with Insulating Sleeves Appendix AA (Normative) Needle-flame Test
9.3 of this part of GB 2099 is recommendatory, and the rest of the technical contents are mandatory. GB 2099 consists of the following parts under the general title "Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes":
— Part 1: General Requirements
— Part 2: Particular Requirements
● Particular Requirements for Socket-outlets for Appliances
● Particular Requirements for Adaptors
● Particular Requirements for Switched Socket-outlets without Interlock for Fixed Installations
● Particular Requirements for Switched Socket-outlets with Interlock for Fixed Installations
● Particular Requirements for Fused Plugs
● Particular Requirements for Cord Extension Sets
● Particular Requirements for Socket-outlets for Information
● Particular Requirements for Plugs and Socket-outlets for SELV
This part is Part 2-5 of GB 2099.
This part is drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This part supersedes GB 2099.3-2008 "Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes — Part 2: Particular Requirements for Adaptors".
Compared with GB 2099.3-2008, the main technical changes in this part are as follows:
— This part not applicable to cord extension set is specified definitely in Chapter 1;
— “3.12 Definition of cord extension set” is added;
— "3.106 Definition of intermediate adaptor" is modified;
— "plugs and socket-outlets for adaptors shall meet the requirements of corresponding national standard of plugs and socket-outlets" is added in Chapter 4;
— 7.2.2 of GB 2099.1-2008 is deleted;
— The symbol for phase line is added in 8.2;
— According to 10.4 of GB 2099.1-2008, 10.4 of this part is modified as the requirements of "external parts of adaptor plugs";
— According to 10.5 of GB 2099.1-2008, Figure 9 "Gauge for checking" of GB2099.1-2008 is added in 10.5 of this part;
— Made reference to Document 23B/1173/CD, and the provisions of 14.103 are deleted;
— The requirements of protective door for socket-outlets of adaptors" is added in 14.106;
— Needle-flame test is added in Chapter 28;
— Needle-flame test is added in Appendix AA.
This part is modified in relation to IEC 60884-2-5:1995 "Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes - Part 2: Particular Requirements for Adaptors".
The main differences between this part and IEC 60884-2-5:1995 and their causes are as follows:
— In order to adapt to the technical conditions of China, normative references are revised on the base of technical differences of this part, Chapter 2 "Normative References" embodies a concentrated reflection of revisions, which are as follows:
● According to reference conditions, GB 15092.1 "Switches for Appliances — Part 1: General Requirements" (GB 15092.1-2010, IEC 61058-1:2008 (Ed.3.2), IDT) is added;
● IEC 60669-2-1:1994 is changed as GB 16915.2 "Switches for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations — Part 2-1: Particular Requirements — Electronic Switches" (GB 16915.2-2012, IEC60669-2-1:2009 (Ed4.1), MOD);
● IEC/TR 60083 "Plugs and Socket-outlets for Domestic and Similar General Use Standardized in Member Countries of IEC" is added.
— According to product features of plugs and socket-outlets, "plugs and socket-outlets for adaptors shall meet the requirements of corresponding national standard of plugs and socket-outlets" is added in Chapter 4;
— 7.2.2 is deleted;
— The symbol for phase line is added in 8.2;
— 9.1 and 9.3 are modified according to the service occasion and requirements of adaptors in China;
— According to 10.4 of GB 2099.1-2008, 10.4 of this part is modified as the requirements of "external parts of adaptor plugs";
— According to 10.5 of GB 2099.1-2008, Figure 9 "Gauge for checking" of GB2099.1-2008 is added in 10.5 of this part;
— Replace the last 2 sentences of 14.4 by: Earthing contacts and neutral contacts of rewireable adaptors may be removable only with the aid of a tool, after dismantling the adaptor;
— Made reference to Document 23B/1173/CD, and the provisions of 14.103 are deleted;
— "14.106 the requirements of protective door for socket-outlets of adaptors" is added;
— According to actual service conditions of adaptors in China, needle-flame test is added in Chapter 28;
— Needle-flame test is added in Appendix AA.
The following editorial changes are made in this part:
— According to the relevant requirements of GB/T 1.1, "This part of GB 2099 specifies the technical requirements of rated value, marks, electric shock protection, structure, electrical properties and mechanical properties of adaptors" is supplemented in Chapter 1 "Scope";
— For the purpose of coordinating and fitting with GB 2099.1-2008, the heading of Chapter 16 is modified accordingly;
— For the purpose of coordinating and fitting with GB 2099.1-2008, the sequence numbers of figures quoted in this part are modified accordingly;
— Some notes of IEC 60884-2-5:1995 is applicable to other countries and regions, for example Note of Chapter 1 and Note 2 of 14.23.2, are deleted.
This standard will be implemented on April 14, 2017, transition period as of October 13, 2018, namely the products manufactured before April 14, 2017 and in conformity with GB 2099.3-2008 "Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes - Part 2: Particular Requirements for Adaptors" are allowed to sell until October 13, 2018.
This part was proposed by the China Electrical Equipment Industrial Association.
This part is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee 67 on Electrical Accessories of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 67).
Drafting organizations of this part: China Electric Apparatus Research Institute, Beijing Top Electric Co., Ltd., Cixi Bull Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Zhengtai Construction & Electric Appliance Company Limited, TCL Legrand International Electrical (Huizhou) Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Honyar Electrical Co., Ltd., Guangdong Songben Electrician Co., Ltd., Beijing Zhong-ke Clamber Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Yuehua Holding Group Co., Ltd., Vkan Certification & Testing Co., Ltd., Ningbo Well Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd., Simon Electric (China) Co., Ltd., Siemens (China) Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch, Nanjing Haimao Electronic Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Nanjing Putian Telege Intelligent Building Ltd., Zhejiang EverFlourish Electrical Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Huntkey Electric Co., Ltd., Feidiao Electrical Appliance Group Co., Ltd., Ningbo Tongshi Electrical Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Wushi Bodi Technology Co., Ltd., Fujian Nanping Nanfu Battery Co., Ltd., Nexus Electrical (Jiaxing) Limited and Shantou Jiancheng Hardware Plastic Co., Ltd.
Chief drafting staff of this part: Cai Jun, Lin Haiqing, Ruan Liping, He Zhiguo, Liu Kaixi, Jin Feng, Zhang Wenjie, Feng Songyun, Wang Chaosheng, Gao Yipan, Li Hongwen, Huang Haijun, Cha Pengzhan, Hu Bo, Zhao Chengfeng, Zhu Liangxiong, Wen Xiaojuan, Zheng Wei, Yu Chuntang, Wu Bochun, Lin Wende, Jiang Jiulong, Xin Ruijian, Zhu Songtao, Cai Yinfeng, Wang Rui, Yang Xiaofeng, Huang Shunqin, Liu Bo, Mao Zhongyuan, Chen Kejie, Luo Yongjin and Zhang Lirong.
The previous editions of the standard superseded by this part are as follows:
— GB 2099.3-1997, GB2099.3-2008.
Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes — Part 2-5: Particular Requirements for Adaptors
1 Scope
Replace the Chapter 1 of GB 2099.1-2008 by:
This part of GB 2099 specifies the technical requirements of rated value, marks, electric shock protection, structure, electrical properties and mechanical properties of adaptors.
This part is applicable to shuttered and non-shuttered, fused and non-fused adaptors for a.c. only.
This part not applicable to cord extension set.
Fuses of fused adaptors mentioned in this part are not intended to protect appliance or parts of them against overload.
Note: Intermediate adaptors (GB 2099.3-2008, definition 3.106) of GB 2099.3-2008 revised as GB 2099.7-2015 “Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes — Part 2-7: Particular Requirements for Cord Extension Sets”.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
The Chapter 2 of GB 2099.1-2008 “Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes — Part 1: General Requirements” is applicable except as follows:
Add to the list of normative references:
GB/T 13539 (All parts) Low-voltage Fuses [IEC 60269 (All parts)]
GB 15092.1 Switches for Appliances — Part 1: General Requirements (GB15092.1-2010, IEC61058-1:2008 (Ed.3.2), IDT)
GB 16915.2 Switches for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations — Part 2-1: Particular Requirements — Electronic Switches (GB 16915.2-2012, IEC60669-2-1:2009 (Ed4.1), MOD)
IEC/TR 60083 Plugs and Socket-outlets for Domestic and Similar General Use Standardized in Member Countries of IEC
3 Terms and Definitions
The Chapter 3 of GB 2099.1-2008 is applicable except as follows:
Replace Note 3 by:
Note 3: The term "accessory" is used as a general term covering plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors; the term "portable accessory" covers plugs, portable socket-outlets and adaptors.
Add the following note 5:
Note 5: The term "adaptor" is used as a general term covering all types of adaptors except where reference is made to one particular type.
3.12 Replace by:
Cord extension set
Assembly consisting of one flexible cable fitted with one plug and one single or multiple portable socket-outlets.
Note 1: The Legend of cord extension set as shown Figure 1 a) of GB 2099.1-2008.
Note 2: Cord extension set within the scope of GB 2099.7.
Note 3: Term "plug" include plug and plug with fuses. Term "socket-outlet" also include socket-outlet with assembly, for example switch and fuse, etc. (see 14.22 of GB 2099.1-2008).
Note 4: Modified from GB 2099.1-2008, definition 3.12.
3.25 Replace by:
Rated voltage
Voltage assigned to the accessory by the manufacturer, which will be that specified in the standard sheet, if any.
3.26 Replace by:
Rated current
Current assigned to the accessory by the manufacturer, which will be that specified in the standard sheet, if any.
Add the following definitions:
3.101
Adaptor
Portable accessory constructed as an integral unit incorporating both a plug portion and one or more socket-outlet portions.
3.102
Fused adaptor
Adaptor incorporating a replaceable fuse link in one or more current-carrying poles.
3.103
Polarized fused adaptor
Fused adaptor constructed so that, when inserted in a socket-outlet installed in a polarized wiring installation, the correct relationship between the neutral and the line pole or poles is maintained.
3.1 04
Multiway adaptor
Adaptor which allows the connection simultaneously of more than one plug to all socket-outlet portions of the adaptor.
3.105
Conversion adaptor
Adaptor which allows the connection of one or more types of plug to a socket-outlet not designed to accept such plugs.
3.106
Intermediate adaptor
Adaptor which allows the connection of one or more types of plug to a socket-outlet via a control device such as a dimmer, clock switch, photo-electric switch, etc. The control device may be either integral with the intermediate adaptor or connected to it by a flexible cable, and in which case may be either rewireable or non-rewireable.
Note: A control device itself will normally be covered by relevant standard, for example for an electronic switch, GB 16915.2 or GB 15092.1.
3.107
Rewireable intermediate adaptor
Adaptor so constructed that the flexible cable, if any, can be replaced.
3.108
Non-rewireable intermediate adaptor
Adaptor so constructed that it forms a complete unit with the flexible cable, if any, after connection and assembly by the manufacturer of the adaptor (see also 14.1).
3.109
External cable
Cable a part of which is external to the intermediate adaptor. Such cable may either be a supply cable or a connecting cable between separate parts of a device.
4 General Requirements
The Chapter 4 of GB 2099.1-2008 is applicable except as follows:
Plugs and socket-outlets for adaptors shall meet the requirements of corresponding national standard of plugs and socket-outlets
5 General Notes on Tests
The Chapter 5 of GB 2099.1-2008 is applicable.
6 Ratings
The Chapter 6 of GB 2099.1-2008 is applicable except as follows:
Add the following subclauses:
6.101 The rated voltage of adaptors shall not be lower than that of the relevant socket-outlet which can accept the adaptor.
6.102 The rated current of an adaptor shall be:
— the rated current of the plug portion of the adaptor;
— the sum of the rated currents of the plugs which can be inserted into the adaptor, whichever is the lower.
6.103 Fused adaptors shall have a minimum rating equivalent to the rating of the fuse fitted in accordance with the marking.
6.104 The rated current of each of the socket-outlet portions of the adaptors shall be equal to or greater than the maximum value of the rated current of any plug which can be inserted into it.
6.105 The rated current of intermediate adaptors with integral control devices, shall be equal to the rated current of the control device, or to the rated current of the socket-outlet into which it is intended to fit, whichever is the lower.
Compliance with the requirements of 6.101 to 6.104 is checked by inspection.
Contents of GB 2099.3-2015
Contents
Foreword II
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 General Requirements
5 General Notes on Tests
6 Ratings
7 Classification
8 Marking
9 Checking of Dimensions
11 Provision for Earthing
13 Construction of Fixed Socket-outlets
14 Construction of Plugs and Portable Socket-outlets
15 Interlocked Socket-outlet
16 Resistance to Ageing, Protection Provided by Enclosures, and Resistance to Humidity
17 Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength
18 Operation of Earthing Contacts
19 Temperature Rise
20 Breaking Capacity
21 Normal Operation
22 Force Necessary to Withdraw the Plug
23 Flexible Cables and Their Connection
24 Mechanical Strength
25 Resistance to Heat
26 Screws, Current-carrying Parts and Connections
27 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound
28 Resistance of Insulating Material to Abnormal Heat, to Fire and to Tracking
29 Resistance to Rusting
30 Additional Tests on Pins Provided with Insulating Sleeves
Appendix AA (Normative) Needle-flame Test
