AS/NZS 3127:2005
Approval and test specification - Cord-line switches
Specifies essential electrical safety requirements for cord-line switches for approval and test purposes. It is intended to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3100.
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AS/NZS 3127:2005 APPROVAL AND TEST SPECIFICATION-CORD-LINE SWITCHES
PREFACE
CONTENTS
1 SCOPE AND REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.1 Scope
1.2 Referenced documents
2 DEFINITIONS
2.1 Cord-line switch
2.2 Integrally moulded cord-line switch
3 COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 General requirements of AS/NZS 3100
3.2 Specific requirements of this Standard
3.3 Requirements of other Standards
4 SWITCH TO BE DOUBLE-POLE
5 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
5.1 Switch enclosure
5.2 Switch contacts
6 INSULATING MATERIAL
7 CONNECTION OF FLEXIBLE CORD
7.1 Terminals and cord anchorage
7.2 Bushing
7.3 Provision for earthing conductor
8 METHOD OF OPERATION
9 ACTUATING MECHANISMS
10 MINIMUM RATING
11 MARKING
11.1 Required marking
11.2 Location of marking
11.3 Additional requirements for switches intended for Type X attachment
11.4 Earthing connections in switches for Type X attachment
12 TESTS
12.1 Compliance with AS/NZS 3133
12.2 Cord anchorage test
12.3 Determination of ignitability and combustion propagation
12.3 Resistance to fire test
12.4 Additional tests for integrally moulded cord-line switches
12.5 Impact hammer test
12.6 Impact withstand test
12.7 Flexing test
APPENDIX A - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITCHES COMPLYING WITH IEC 61058-2-1
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Related Information
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand: Energy Safety
Section: Schedule 4, Clause 3
Citation context:Listed as a Standard applicable to cord-line switches
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AS/NZS 3127:2005 APPROVAL AND TEST SPECIFICATION-CORD-LINE SWITCHES
PREFACE
CONTENTS
1 SCOPE AND REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.1 Scope
1.2 Referenced documents
2 DEFINITIONS
2.1 Cord-line switch
2.2 Integrally moulded cord-line switch
3 COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 General requirements of AS/NZS 3100
3.2 Specific requirements of this Standard
3.3 Requirements of other Standards
4 SWITCH TO BE DOUBLE-POLE
5 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
5.1 Switch enclosure
5.2 Switch contacts
6 INSULATING MATERIAL
7 CONNECTION OF FLEXIBLE CORD
7.1 Terminals and cord anchorage
7.2 Bushing
7.3 Provision for earthing conductor
8 METHOD OF OPERATION
9 ACTUATING MECHANISMS
10 MINIMUM RATING
11 MARKING
11.1 Required marking
11.2 Location of marking
11.3 Additional requirements for switches intended for Type X attachment
11.4 Earthing connections in switches for Type X attachment
12 TESTS
12.1 Compliance with AS/NZS 3133
12.2 Cord anchorage test
12.3 Determination of ignitability and combustion propagation
12.3 Resistance to fire test
12.4 Additional tests for integrally moulded cord-line switches
12.5 Impact hammer test
12.6 Impact withstand test
12.7 Flexing test
APPENDIX A - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITCHES COMPLYING WITH IEC 61058-2-1
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AS/NZS 3127:2005
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