TIS 166-2549 Figure A.8 Gauge for testing earthing contact before current-carrying contacts for flat-round pin socket-outlet
Product No: SC-TIS166-2549-FA.8
Standard: TIS 166-2549 – Thai Industrial Standard for Plugs and Socket-Outlets for Household and Similar Purposes: Plugs and Socket-Outlets with Rated Voltage not Exceeding 250 V. Appendix A of the standard defines the gauges: Figures A.1 to A.5 check the dimensions of the socket-outlet, Figures A.6 and A.7 check the withdrawal force, and Figures A.8 to A.10 are the additional gauges for socket-outlets.
Application
The Figure A.8 gauge checks a flat-round pin socket-outlet: the earthing contact must be made before the current-carrying contacts, and the current-carrying contacts must be made in the correct order.
When the gauge is fully inserted perpendicular to the engagement face, indicators L1, L2 and L3 all light. When the gauge is fully inserted at any angle with moderate force, L1 lights before L2 and L3. When the gauge is withdrawn, L2 and L3 go out before L1.
The test is made with an indicator supplied at 40–50 V.
Construction
- Body and pins in corrosion-resistant stainless steel, as required by Figure A.8
- Flat-round pin profile with the earthing pin in the position of Figure A.8
- Three test leads L1 / L2 / L3 for a 40–50 V electronic indicator
- Lifting ring for insertion and withdrawal
Key specification
| Product No | SC-TIS166-2549-FA.8 |
| Reference | TIS 166-2549 Figure A.8, clause 9.101 |
| Indication | L1, L2 and L3 light when fully inserted perpendicular; L1 before L2 and L3 at any angle; L2 and L3 out before L1 on withdrawal |
| Test indicator | 40–50 V electronic indicator |
| Material | Stainless steel, corrosion-resistant |
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- TIS 166-2549 Figure A.2 Gauge for testing the contact of the live contact tube
- TIS 166-2549 Figure A.3 Gauge for testing earthing contact before live contacts
- TIS 166-2549 Figure A.4 Gauge for testing resilience and contact force of the contact tube
- TIS 166-2549 Figure A.5 Gauge for initial testing dimensions of the socket-outlet
- TIS 166-2549 Figure A.6 Gauge for testing maximum withdrawal force
- TIS 166-2549 Figure A.7 Gauge for testing minimum withdrawal force
- TIS 166-2549 Figure A.9 Gauge for testing maximum withdrawal force for flat-round pin socket-outlet
- TIS 166-2549 Figure A.10 Gauge for testing minimum withdrawal force of current-carrying pole for flat-round pin socket-outlet
All Thai TIS 166-2549 gauges: TIS 166-2549 gauges for plugs and socket-outlets.