W-C-596 Connector, Electrical, Power, General Specification ForThis specification covers electrical plugs, receptacles, and cable outlets for service from 120 to 600 volts with current ratings up to 60 amperes and a frequency rating of 50/60 hertz. It does not cover devices for use in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code. Special plugs, receptacles, and cable connectors for 400 Hz and dc applications are also included. Connectors are to be used with copper or copperclad aluminum wire only.

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W-C-596H/GEN

TABLE II. Qualification testing for hospital grade connectors. - Continued.

Inspection

Plug

Receptacle

Cable outlet

Male inlet

Requirement paragraph

Test paragraph

GroupVII (12 samples)

Subgroup A (6 samples) 1/ Conditioning (UL 498) (.204 pin)

Grounding pin retention (method 3) (UL 498) Plug connection and separation test (UL 498) Visual and mechanical

Subgroup B (6 samples) Conditioning (UL 498) (with plug) Grounding contact temperature (UL 498) Grounding path resistance (UL 498) Visual and mechanical

x x x x

3.6.14g

3.6.14e

3.6.14m

3.1, 3.4, 3.5,

3.7 and 3.8

3.6.14g

3.6.14j

3.6.14n

3.1, 3.4, 3.5,

3.7 and 3.8

4.6.15g

4.6.15e

4.6.15m

4.6.1

4.6.15g

4.6.15j

4.6.15n

4.6.1

Group VIII (17 samples) 1/ 6/

Strain relief (static and rotary) (UL 498) (9 samples total) Strain relief (abrupt removal) (UL 498)

Strain relief (abrupt removal) (UL 498) Visual and mechanical

x x

3.6.14o

3.1, 3.4, 3.5,

3.7 and 3.8

4.6.15o

4.6.1

1/ Not required if UL or CSA listed as hospital grade.

2/ Isolated ground receptacle only.

3/ For 15 and 20 ampere, 125 volt duplex, nonlocking receptacles only.

4/ Only for receptacles with a U shape ground pin opening intended to receive .190 by .843-inch (4.8260 by 21.412-mm) (max) plug grounding pin.

5/ Rubber and PVC materials only.

6/ Angle plugs require an additional 8 samples.

4.4.2.2 Connectors qualified in accordance with 4.4b. The contractor shall forward a report at 12-month intervals to the qualifying activity. The qualifying activity shall establish the initial reporting date. The report shall include certification that the qualified connectors retain the Federal Specification verification mark. Any test data generated by UL, CSA or the contractor shall be made available for review by the qualifying activity upon request.

Failure to submit the report within 60 days after the end of each 12 month period may result in loss of qualification for the product. Contractors shall notify the qualifying activity immediately of inspection data that indicates failure of the product to meet the requirements of this specification.

In the event that no production occurred during the reporting period, a report shall be submitted certifying that the company still has the capabilities and facilities necessary to produce the items. If during 3 consecutive reporting periods, there has been no production the manufacturer may be required, at the discretion of the qualifying activity to submit a representative product of each style, voltage rating, and current rating to resting in accordance with the qualification inspection requirements.

4.4.3 Qualification retention inspection routine. Connectors shall be subjected to inspections as specified in the applicable method below. Representative connectors shall be selected from each family grouping as described in 4.7.