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

This DIN VDE 0620-1 Gauge 13 for testing non-accessibility of live parts is engineered and manufactured in strict compliance with the VDE0620-1:2010 standard requirements. Its primary function is to verify the non-accessibility of live parts through shutters and the non-accessibility of live parts in sockets with enhanced protection levels, ensuring that plug and socket structures and dimensions meet the specified standard criteria. Constructed from high-quality rigid steel wire, it features precise mechanical properties to guarantee accurate and reliable test results.

Specifications

• Material: Rigid steel wire
• Key dimensions (mm): ø50, ø30, 6, 85, ø1+0015
• Radius (r): 0.05 mm
• Calibration force: 1 N applied along the axis of the rigid steel wire
• Calibration requirement: When 1 N force is applied, plane A – A’ is brought to practically the same level as plane B – B’ due to the internal spring characteristic

Test Procedures

1. Prepare the plug or socket sample for testing, ensuring it is in a usable and undamaged state.
2. Inspect the test gauge for visible damage or deformation, and verify calibration compliance with specified requirements.
3. Apply a 1 N force along the axis of the rigid steel wire to complete pre-test calibration.
4. Insert the gauge into the socket or align it with the relevant plug component as required by the test standard.
5. Verify whether live parts of the sample are accessible through shutters or if live parts of high-protection-level sockets are accessible.
6. Record test results to determine compliance with the VDE0620-1:2010 standard.

Applications

• Quality inspection and compliance testing of plugs and sockets in the electronics industry
• Conformity verification of electrical appliances equipped with matching plugs or sockets