The appliance couplers go and not go gauges are strictly designed according to EN60320-3:2014 figure 2 to figure 31, for testing the appliance couplers (C1 to C24, F, H, J, L) for household and similar general purpose. The gauges are used with force as mentioned in the relevant standard sheet of the gauge to perform insertion compliance test. And the gauges and pins are made of hardened steel.
Standard | Figure number and gauge name | Test purpose |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 2 - Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C1 | To verify if connector C1 can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 3 - Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C5 | To verify if connector C5 can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 4 - Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C7 | To verify if connector C7 can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 5 - Go Gauge for Side-entry Connectors to Standard Sheet C7 | To verify if the connector C7 can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 6 - Not Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheets C1 | To verify if connector C1 cannot insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 7 - Not Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheets C1, C5 and C7 | To verify if connectors C1, C5 and C7 cannot insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 8 - Not-Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheets C1 and C7 | To verify if connectors C1 and C7 cannot insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 9 - Blades for Checking The Resistance Against Deformation of The Front Part of The Connectors to Standard Sheet C7 | For 2.5A connector for class II equipment according to standard sheet C7 shall be sufficiently resistance to deformation. The blades is used for compliance test. |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 10 - Not-Go Gauge for Appliance Inlets to Standard Sheet C8, C8A and C8B | When the gauge is inserted between the ridges of the appliance inlets C8, C8A and C8B with a force of 30n, it shall not touch the bottom of the inlet |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 11 - Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C9 | To verify if connector C9 can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 12 - Not Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C9 | To verify if connector C9 cannot insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 13 - Go Gauge for Appliance Inlets to Standard Sheets C10 | To verify if the gauge can fully insert into appliance inlet C10 with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 14 - Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C13 | To verify if connector C13 can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 15 - Not Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheets C13 and C17 | To verify if connectors C13 and C17 cannot insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 16 - Go Gauge for Appliance Inlets to Standard Sheets C14, C16 and C18 | To verify if the gauge can fully insert into appliance inlets C14, C16 and C18 with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 17 - Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C15 | To verify if connector C15 can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 18 - Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C17 | To verify if connector C17 can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 19 - Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C19 | To verify if connector C19 can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 20 - Go Gauge for Appliance Inlets to Standard Sheets C20 and C24 | To verify if the gauge can fully insert into appliance inlets C20 and C24 with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 21 - Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C21 | To verify if connector C21 can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 22 - Go Gauge for Appliance Inlets to Standard Sheet C22 | To verify if the gauge can fully insert into appliance inlets C22 with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 23 - Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C23 | To verify if the gauge can fully insert into appliance inlets C23 with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 24 - Not Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheets C13, C15 and C17 | To verify if connectors C13, C15 and C7 cannot insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 25 - Go Gauge for Connectors to Standard Sheet C15A | To verify if connector C15A can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 26 - Go Gauge for Appliance Inlets to Standard Sheet C16A | To verify if connector C16A can fully insert into the gauge with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 27 - Go Gauge for Appliance Outlets to Standard Sheet F | To verify if the gauge can fully insert into appliance inlet F with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 28 - Go Gauge for Appliance Outlets to Standard Sheet H | To verify if the gauge can fully insert into appliance inlet H with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 29 - Go Gauge for Appliance Outlets to Standard Sheet J | To verify if the gauge can fully insert into appliance inlet J with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 30 - Go Gauge for Appliance Outlets to Standard Sheet L | To verify if the gauge can fully insert into appliance inlet L with a force not exceeding 60N |
IEC60320-3 | Figure 31 - Gauges for Checking Point of First Contact (0.2A) | The appropriate gauge shall be applied to the entry hole of each socket contact of the connector with a force not exceeding 5N. When the gauge is fully inserted, the longer pin of the gauge (contact gauge) shall make contact and the shorter pin (no contact gauge) shall not contact contact. |
Figure 31 - Gauges for Checking Point of First Contact (2.5A) | ||
Figure 31 - Gauges for Checking Point of First Contact (6A) | ||
Figure 31 - Gauges for Checking Point of First Contact (10A) | ||
Figure 31 - Gauges for Checking Point of First Contact (16A-E) | ||
Figure 31 - Gauges for Checking Point of First Contact (16A-L) |
1). Can you provide third-lab calibration certificate for the appliance couplers go and not go gauges?
Answer: Yes, it can be deliveried with the third-lab calibration certificate authorized by ISO17025, but the cost is additional.
2). What is material of the gauges?
Answer: The gauges are made of S16 anti-corrosion mirror steel which with magnetic and rust-proof characteristic
3). What package will be used for shipment?
Answer: The device will be packed in a silver aluminum box with sponge protection.
4). What's the warranty of the device?
Answer: The warranty is 12 months upon receipt of the device and we will provide life-long maintenance. Within the warranty period, we will provide the free spare parts for your replacement, Outside the warranty period, we will only charge the cost of the accessories