OVE E 8684-1 Gauge C4 – Verification that 16 A 250 V Plugs with Earthing Contacts Enter 2-Pole Socket-Outlets (SC-OVE-C4)

OVE E 8684-1 Gauge C4 – Verification that 16 A 250 V Plugs with Earthing Contacts Enter 2-Pole Socket-Outlets
Model: SC-OVE-C4
Standard: ÖVE/ÖNORM E 8684-1:2010-12-01 — ÖVE E 8684-1 Bild 4 – Lehre C4

Product Description

Gauge C4 (Lehre C4) to prove that plugs with earthing contacts can be inserted into two-pole 16 A, AC 250 V socket-outlets. The gauge reproduces the plug contour including the earthing-contact recess and the 2.5 mm chamfer, so that any interference with the socket-outlet face or shutter is detected before the plug is used.

Key Dimensions

  • Face contour: Ø 37.9 ± 0.03 mm
  • Body: 32.6 ± 0.03 mm wide, 330-0.06 mm high
  • Earthing recess: 4.9 ± 0.03 mm, slot 2.8 ± 0.03 mm
  • Gauge pins: Ø 4.85+0.010 mm, 19 ± 0.05 mm centres, 19.5 ± 0.1 mm long
  • Chamfer: 2.5 mm ± 0.05 mm (2.25 / 2.5 mm stepped)

Application / Test Method

If the gauge can be inserted completely, the corresponding plug design can be inserted into the socket-outlet.

Standard Drawing

SC-OVE-C4 standard drawing
ÖVE E 8684-1 Bild 4 – Lehre C4 — standard drawing

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