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  • BS 6361:1988

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    SPECIFICATION FOR THREE-PIN PLUG CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED FLUID POWER EQUIPMENT

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1988

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Committees responsible
    Specification
    0 Introduction
    1 Scope and field of application
    2 References
    3 Definitions
    4 Connector components
    5 Connector characteristics
    6 Position of pins and earth contact
    7 Fixing the socket onto the plug
    8 Socket/plug tightness
    9 Mechanical protection
    10 Identification statement
    Appendix
    A Recommendations for the prevention of accidental
        interchange of directional and proportional
        solenoid valves used in hydraulic systems
    Figures
    1 Connector components
    2 Variation of current with temperature
    3 Connector details
    4 Overall dimensions
    5 Recommended wiring configurations

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    Describes the following characteristics and requirements for general purpose three-pin electrical plug connector with earth contact for use with a single solenoid, the electrical characteristics of the connector, the dimensions of the pins and earth contact, the means for fixing the socket to the plug, and the sealing procedure between the plug and the socket. The connector specified is intended to be used under working conditions where the connector cannot be damaged by external action.

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    Committee MCE/18
    Development Note Supersedes 87/70432 DC and BS 6361(1983). (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, February 2011. (01/2011)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 5420(1977) : 1977 SPECIFICATION FOR DEGREES OF PROTECTION OF ENCLOSURES OF SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR FOR VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 1000 V A.C. AND 1200 V D.C.
    ISO 5598:2008 Fluid power systems and components Vocabulary
    BS 4343(1968) : 1968 SPECIFICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL PLUG SOCKET-OUTLETS AND COUPLERS FOR A.C. AND D.C. SUPPLIES
    IEC 60309-2:1999+AMD1:2005+AMD2:2012 CSV Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes - Part 2: Dimensional interchangeability requirements for pin and contact-tube accessories
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