OVE E 8684-1 Gauge C21 – Checking the Leading Protective-Earth Contact Connection of Socket-Outlets
Model: SC-OVE-C21
Standard: ÖVE/ÖNORM E 8684-1:2010-12-01 — ÖVE E 8684-1 Bild 17 – Lehre C21
Product Description
Gauge C21 (Lehre C21) for checking the leading protective-contact connection of 16 A, AC 250 V socket-outlets: the earthing pin of the gauge must make contact before the current-carrying pins reach the live contacts, and the gauge carries an insulated body with a metal earth pin for the continuity check.
Key Dimensions
- Face contour: Ø 37.90-0.01 mm, 32.60-0.01 mm wide
- Current pins: Ø 4.00-0.1 mm / Ø 4.850-0.1 mm, 19 ± 0.05 mm centres
- Earth pin: Ø 30-0.1 mm metal, electrically connected to the handle insert
- Earth pin length: 13.5+0.50 mm, tip 45° ± 2°30′
- Body: 63 mm overall, insulating material
Application / Test Method
With the gauge inserted, the protective contact must be connected before the current-carrying contacts; the earth pin is connected to a continuity indicator through the metal insert in the handle.
Standard Drawing
