DIN VDE 0620-1 Gauge 13 Test for Non-Accessibility of Live Parts

This DIN VDE 0620-1 Gauge 13 is specifically designed to test the non-accessibility of live parts in sockets, both through the shutters and in sockets with a higher degree of protection, in accordance with the stringent requirements of the DIN VDE 0620 series standards. It serves as a crucial safety verification tool for fixed sockets used in household and similar applications, ensuring that live components remain inaccessible to prevent electrical shocks and other potential hazards.

Specifications:

• Complies with DIN VDE 0620-1 and DIN VDE 0620-2-1:2021-02 standards
• Material: Rigid steel wire
• Dimensions: ø50, ø30, ø1+0.015
• Radius specification: R=0.05
• Calibration force: 1 N applied along the axis of the rigid steel wire
• Force requirement: Minimum 1 N must be maintained during testing
• Reference planes: A-A’ and B-B’ (for calibration alignment)

Test Procedures:

• Calibrate the gauge first: Apply a 1 N force along the axis of the rigid steel wire to ensure the A-A’ plane aligns practically with the B-B’ plane, confirming the inner spring’s characteristic meets requirements.
• Prepare the socket under test, ensuring it is in a normal, unused state and meets the higher protection degree criteria as specified.
• Position the gauge correctly relative to the socket’s shutter and live part areas in accordance with standard guidelines.
• Apply a force of at least 1 N to the gauge during the test process, as required.
• Attempt to access the socket’s live parts through the shutters using the gauge.
• Verify the non-accessibility of live parts in the higher protection degree socket with the gauge.
• Record the test result; the socket passes if no access to live parts is achieved.

Applications:

• Safety testing of fixed household sockets to verify shutter effectiveness and live part inaccessibility.
• Compliance verification for sockets with enhanced protection levels.