AS/NZS 3112 is an electrical safety standard jointly developed by Australia (AS) and New Zealand (NZS), fully titled AS/NZS 3112: 2017 Approval and test specification-Plugs and socket-Outlets. The standard specifies the safety design, performance criteria, and testing requirements for plugs and socket-outlets in household and similar applications, aiming to ensure the safe use of electrical equipment and prevent risks such as electric shock and fire. It applies to plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes with not exceeding 500V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A.
As a fundamental standard for electrical safety in the Australia-New Zealand region, AS/NZS 3112 ensures user safety in electricity use by strictly regulating the design, production, and testing processes of plugs and socket-outlets. For manufacturers, importers, and consumers, understanding this standard helps ensure product compliance or select safe and reliable electrical equipment. The following are the testing items covered by this standard.
AS/NZS 3112 : 2017 Clauses and figures | Corresponding testing equipment from Pego |
Section 2 Plugs | |
2.8 Ratings and dimensions of low voltage plugs | Gauge for Flat and Round Pin Plugs (Figure F1) Gauge for Two-Pin Flat-Pin 125V Max. Plugs (with parallel Pins) (Figure B1) Gauge for Three-Pin 250V Max. Flat-Pin Plugs |
2.13 Test on Plugs | Insulation resistance tester 500V/5mΩ(Subclause 2.13.2) Withstand Voltage Tester 5KV (Subclause 2.13.3) Tumbling barrel (Subclause 2.13.7.1) Pin Bending Test Apparatus (Subclause 2.13.7.2 & Figure 2.9) Plane Wooden Board for Plug Temperature Rise Test (Subclause 2.13.8) Pin Clamping Units for Temperature Rise Test (Subclause 2.13.8) Plug Pins Fixation Verifying Test Apparatus (Subclause 2.13.9.2) IP Rating Testing Equipment (Subclause 2.13.10) Glow Wire Tester (Subclause 2.13.11) Flexing Test Apparatus (Subclause 2.13.12.2) High Temperature Pressure Test Apparatus (Subclause 2.13.13.2 & figure 2.5) Heating Cabinet (Subclause 2.13.13.2) Temperature and Humidity Test Chamber (Subclause 2.13.13.3) Low Temperature Impact Test Apparatus (Subclause 2.13.13.5 and figure 2.6) Apparatus for Abrasion Test on Insulating Sleeves of Plug Pin (Subclause 2.13.13.6 and figure 2.7) |
Section 3 Socket-Outlets | |
3.3 Socket-Outlet Contacts | Gauges for Depth of Contact Tests (Subclause 3.3.4 & Figure 3.1 (a) (b) (c)) Gauge for Depth of Contact Tests (Subclause 3.3.4 & Figure 3.1 (d) (e) (f)) |
3.8 Prevention of Contact With Live Pins | Standard Test Finger (Subclause 3.8.1) Three-Pin Test Plug for Checking Three-Pin Flat Pin 250V Max. Socket-Outlets Against the standard Test Finger (Subclause 3.8.1 & figure c1) Three-Pin Test plug with Flat and Round Pins (Subclause 3.8.1 & figure G1) Three-Pin Test Plug with Flat Pins for Abnormal Insertion Test ((Subclause 3.8.2 & Appedix D) |
3.14 Tests for Socket-Outlets | Insulation Resistance Tester (Subclause 3.14.2 & 3.14.6) Withstand Voltage Tester (Subclause 3.14.3) Socket-Outlet Breaking Capacity and Normal Operation Testing Machine (Subclause 3.14.4) Power Load Cabinet (Subclause 3.14.4) Test Plug with Brass Pins for Temperature Rising Test (Subclause 3.14.5 & Figure 2.1) Earth Resistnace Tester (Subclause 3.14.7) Test Pin Gauge for Withdrawal Force Test of Each Socket Contact (Subclause 3.14.8.1 & Figure 3.10) Three Pin Gauge for Checking the Resistance to Lateral Strain (Subclause 3.14.8.2 (a) & figure 3.6) Two Pin Gauge for Checking the Resistance to Lateral Strain (Subclause 3.14.8.2 (a) & figure 3.7) Maximum Withdrawal Force Test Gauges (Subclause 3.14.8.3 & Figure 2.1 (a1)) Jointed Test Finger (Subclause 3.14.10.1) Dust Chamber (Subclause 3.14.10.2) Glow-Wire Tester (Subclause 3.14.11) Test Probe 11 with 50N Force (Subclause 3.14.12.4) |
Annex J | Small Test Finger/Test probe 19 (Subclause J4.8.1) |
Appendices and Figures | |
Figure A1 - Gauge for Three-Pin Flat-Pin Plugs | Gauge for Three-Pin Flat-Pin Plugs |
Figure B1-Gauge for Two-Pin Flat-Pin 125V Max Plugs (with parallel Pins) | Gauge for Two-Pin Flat-Pin Plugs with Parallel Pins |
Figure C1 - Three-Pin Test Plug for Checking Three-Pin Flat Pin 250V Max. Socket-Outlets Against the standard Test Finger in Accordance with Caluses 3.3.4 and 3.8.1 | Three-Pin Test Plug with Flat Pins for Full Insertion Test and the Finger Test During Normal Insertion Test |
Appendix D Three-Pin Test Plug with Flat Pins for Abnormal Insertion Test | Three-Pin Test Plug with Flat Pins for Abnormal Insertion Test |
Figure F1 Gauge for Flat and Round Pin Plugs | Gauge for Flat and Round Pin Plugs |
Figure G1 Three-Pin Test plug with Flat and Round Pins for Tests to Clause 3.3.4 and 3.8.1 | Three-Pin Test Plug with Flat and Round Pins for the Full Insertion Test and The Finger Test During Normal Insertion Test |
Figure K1 Test Fingernail | Test Fingernail |
Figure 2.2 Apparatus for Flexing Test | Flexing test apparatus |
Figure 2.5 Pressure Test Apparatus For Insulation on Insulated Plug Pins at High Temperature | Pressure Test Apparatus For Insulation on Insulated Plug Pins at High Temperature |
Figure 2.6 Impact Test Apparatus for Insulation on Insulated Plug Pins at Low Temperature | Impact Test Apparatus for Insulation on Insulated Plug Pins at Low Temperature |
Figure 27 Abrasion Test Apparatus for Insulation on Insulated Pin Plugs | Abrasion Test Apparatus for Insulation on Insulated Pin Plugs |
Figure 2.8 Application Force for Pin Bending Test | Pin Bending Test Apparatus |
Figure 2.9 Mounting of Plug for Temperature Rise Test | Mounting of Plug for Temperature Rise Test |
Figure 2.10 Pin Clamping units for Temprature Rise Test | Pin Clamping units for Temprature Rise Test |
Figure 3.1 Gauge for Depth of Contact Tests | Gauge for Depth of Contact Tests |
Figure 3.6 Device for Checking the Resistance to Lateral Strain (Three -Pin Gauge) | Device for Checking the Resistance to Lateral Strain (Three -Pin Gauge) |
Figure 3.7 Device for Checking the Resistance to Lateral Strain (Two-Pin Gauge) | Device for Checking the Resistance to Lateral Strain (Two-Pin Gauge) |
Figure 3.10 Contact Independence Test Pin | Contact Independence Test Pin |
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