European CEE VDE Power Plug Cord Set Flexible Cable Extension Socket

European CEE plug, socket,connected with a three-wire earthed plug rated at 16 A, 250 V defined by VDE and used in Class 1 applications in European.

Contents 1 . Plug Guide 2 . Power Cords 3 . Extension Cords 4 . Cable Reels 5 . Flexible Cables 6 . Certifications 7 . Reference

Plug Guide

CEE 7 standards The International Commission on the Rules for the Approval of Electrical Equipment (IECEE) was a standards body which published Specification for plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar purposes as CEE Publication 7, known simply as CEE 7. It was originally published in 1951, the 2nd edition was published in May 1963 and was last updated by Modification 4 in March 1983. CEE 7 consists of general specifications, plus a number of standard sheets for specific connectors.

A number of standards based on two round pins with centres spaced at 19 mm are in use in continental Europe and elsewhere, most of these are listed in IEC/TR 60083 Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in member countries of IEC. There is no European Union regulation of domestic mains plugs and sockets, the Low Voltage Directive specifically excludes domestic plugs and sockets. EU countries each have their own regulations and national standards, for example some require child-resistant shutters, others do not. CE marking is neither applicable nor permitted on plugs and sockets.

CEE 7/1 unearthed sockets and CEE 7/2 unearthed plugs

Unearthed CEE 7/1 socket compatible with CEE 7/2 unearthed plugs which will also physically accept earthed CEE 7/4, CEE 7/6 and CEE 7/7 plugs
CEE 7/1 unearthed sockets are designed to accept CEE 7/2 round plugs without notches in the body and having 4.8 by 19 mm (0.189 by 0.748 in) pins. Because they have no earth provisions they have been phased out in most countries (for example, Sweden prohibited them from new installations in 1994), but are still found in older installations. The regulations of countries using the CEE 7/3 and CEE 7/5 socket standards vary in whether CEE 7/1 sockets are still permitted in environments where the need for earthing is less critical.

Some countries prohibit use of unearthed and earthed sockets in the same room, in the "insulated room" concept, so that people cannot touch an earthed object and one that has become live, at the same time. For example, in Germany, unearthed sockets are rare, found only in very old installations, whereas in the Netherlands and Sweden they are still common in "dry areas" such as in bedrooms or living rooms.

The depth of the sockets varies between countries and age. Older sockets are so shallow that it is possible to touch the pins of a plug when the plug is inserted only deep enough to get electrical power on the pins, while newer sockets are deep enough to protect from this kind of accident. CEE 7/1 sockets accept CEE 7/4, CEE 7/6 and CEE 7/7 plugs, though without earth connection. The earthed CEE 7/3 and CEE 7/5 sockets were specifically designed to not allow insertion of a CEE 7/2 unearthed round plug from older appliances that were earthed via other means.

CEE 7/3 and CEE 7/4 (German "Schuko"; Type F)

Schuko plug and socket Schuko sockets with shutters,The CEE 7/3 socket and CEE 7/4 plug are commonly called "Schuko". The socket (which is often, in error, also referred to as CEE 7/4) has a predominantly circular recess which is 17.5 mm (0.689 in) deep with two symmetrical round apertures and two earthing clips on the sides of the socket positioned to ensure that the earth is always engaged before live pin contact is made. The plug pins are 4.8 by 19 mm (0.189 by 0.748 in). The Schuko connection system is symmetrical and unpolarised in its design, allowing line and neutral to be reversed. The socket also accepts Europlugs and CEE 7/17 plugs. It is rated at 16 A. The current German standards are DIN 49441:1972-06 "Two-pole plugs with earthing-contact 10 A 250 V≅ and 10 A 250 V–, 16 A 250 V∼" (which also includes CEE 7/7 plug) and DIN 49440-1:2006-01 "Two-pole socket-outlets with earthing contact, 16 A 250 V a.c." It is also used in Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Italy (standard CEI 23-5), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Republic of Macedonia, Republic of Moldova, the Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, and Uruguay.

"Schuko" is an abbreviation for the German word Schutzkontakt, which means "Protective contact" - in this case "protective" refers to the earth.

Some countries, including Portugal, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden, require child-proof socket shutters; the German DIN 49440-1:2006-01 standard does not have this requirement.

CEE 7/5 and CEE 7/6 (French; Type E)

French socket French plug,The CEE 7/5 socket and CEE 7/6 plug are defined in French standard NF C 61-314 "Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes" (which also includes CEE 7/7, 7/16 and 7/17 plugs) The socket has a predominantly circular recess which is 15 mm (0.591 in) deep with two symmetrical round apertures and a round 4.8 mm (0.189 in) earth pin projecting from the socket such that the tip is 23 mm (0.906 in) beyond the live contacts to ensure that the earth is always engaged before live pin contact is made. The earth pin is centred between the apertures, offset by 10 mm (0.394 in). The plug (which is often, in error, also referred to as CEE 7/5) has two round pins measuring 4.8 by 19 mm (0.189 by 0.748 in), spaced 19 mm (0.748 in) apart and with an aperture for the socket's earth pin. This standard is also used in Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and some other countries. Although the plug is polarised, CEE 7 does not define the placement of the line and neutral and there is no universally observed standard. However, the Czech standard recommends the line wire to be on the left side when facing the socket. The French convention changed circa 2002 from nothing particular, to, if the earth pin was at the top then the line hole in the socket would be on the right looking at the socket. However, the socket may not necessarily be installed with the earth pin at the top. Packaging in France of said sockets is normally marked with correct orientation of the cables. Polarised pre fitted plugs on appliances are therefore connected with the brown to the right pin and the blue to the left, the earth being connected to the contact at the "top" of the plug.

CEE 7/2 and 7/4 plugs are not compatible with the CEE 7/5 socket because of the round earthing pin permanently mounted in the socket.

CEE 7/7

Schuko CEE 7/7 Plug IP 44

CEE 7/7 plug
To bridge the differences between German and French standards, the CEE 7/7 plug was developed. It is polarised to prevent the line and neutral connections from being reversed when used with a French CEE 7/5 socket, but allows polarity reversal when inserted into a German CEE 7/3 socket. The plug is rated at 16A.

It has earthing clips on both sides to connect with the CEE 7/3 socket and a female contact to accept the earthing pin of the CEE 7/5 socket. It is used in almost all European countries. Currently, appliances in many countries are sold with non-rewireable CEE 7/7 plugs attached, enabling use in all countries whose socket standards are based on either CEE 7/3 or CEE 7/5.

CEE 7/16 "Europlug" (Type C)

Example of a Europlug
The CEE 7/16 standard sheet appears in Supplement 2 (June 1962) to the 1951 edition of CEE 7. This two-pin plug, rated at 2.5 A is unearthed and has two round 4 by 19 mm (0.157 by 0.748 in) pins, which converge slightly towards their free ends. CEE 7/16 has two variants, alternative I is a round plug which conforms to a shape compatible with CEE 7/1, CEE 7/3, and CEE 7/5 sockets. Alternative II is a flat version, popularly known as the Europlug, and which is also defined by Cenelec standard EN 50075 "Flat non-rewirable two-pole plugs, 2,5 A 250 V, with cord, for the connection of class II-equipment for household and similar purposes" which has national equivalents in most European countries, as described in IEC 60083. It is not rewirable and must be supplied with a flexible cord. Because it is unpolarised, it can be inserted in either direction into a socket, so line and neutral are connected arbitrarily. The separation and length of the pins allow its safe insertion in CEE 7/1, CEE 7/3 "Schuko", CEE 7/5, and most Israeli, Swiss, Danish and Italian sockets. Most modern UK dedicated shaver sockets designed to accept BS 4573 shaver plugs also accept Europlugs for applications requiring less than 200 mA.[48]

There is no socket defined by EN 50075, neither is there a socket in CEE 7 to accept only 4 mm (0.157 in) pins or the profile of a Europlug, however there are examples of sockets on the market which accept only such plugs, sometimes in multiples.

The Europlug is used in class II applications throughout continental Europe. It is also used in the Middle East (Iran), most African nations, South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Uruguay), Asia (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Pakistan, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore) as well as Russia and the former Soviet republics, such as Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, and many developing nations. It is also used alongside the BS 1363, by means of adapters, in many nations, particularly former British colonies.

CEE 7/17 unearthed plug

CEE 7/17 plug,This is a round plug which conforms to a shape compatible with CEE 7/1, CEE 7/3, and CEE 7/5 sockets. It has two round pins measuring 4.8 by 19 mm (0.189 by 0.748 in). It may be rated at either 10 A or 16 A, and may be used for larger unearthed appliances (and in South Korea for all domestic non-earthed appliances). It is also defined as the Class II plug in Italian standard CEI 23-5. It can be inserted in to Israeli SI 32 with some difficulty. The Soviet GOST 7396 standard includes both the CEE 7/17 and the CEE 7/16 variant II plug.

Power Cord

Europe power cord plug socket products are manufactured to Europe CEE7/7,CEE7/17,CEE1/7 Schuko and IEC standards,designed for European power cord applications.Europe power cords are also known as European mains cords, European mains leads, European line cords and European mains cables. All of our Europe power cord products are fully molded high quality cords with RoHS compliant. We produce the widest array of Schuko male and Schuko female Europe CEE7/7 power cords available and Schuko plugs with IEC C7,C5,C13,C15,C19 power supply cords.

LA15A Europe power supply cord	LA16A Europe power supply cord	LA16B Europe power supply cord	LA17A Europe power supply cord
LA17B Europe power supply cord	LA17D Europe power supply cord	Vacuum Power Cord For VORWERK KOBOLD VK130 VK135	Vacuum Power Cord For VORWERK KOBOLD VK135 VK136
Vacuum Power Cable For VORWERK KOBOLD VK140 VK141

IEC 60320 Connectors

IEC 60320 power cables come in normal and high-temperature variants, as well as various rated currents. The connectors have slightly different shapes to ensure that it is not possible to substitute a cable with a lower temperature or current rating, but that it is possible to use an overrated cable. Cords also have different types of exterior jackets available to accommodate environmental variables such as moisture, temperature, oils, sunlight, flexibility, and heavy wear. For example, a heating appliance may come with a cord designed to withstand accidental contact with heated surfaces.

IEC 60320 C5 Power Receptacle	IEC 60320 C5 Power Cord	IEC 60320 C5 Power Cord with Protection Cover	IEC 60320 C7 Power Cord
IEC 60320 C7 Power Receptacle	IEC 60320 C13 Power Cord	IEC 60320 C13 Power Cord Right Angle	IEC 60320 C13 Power Cord Custom Made
IEC 60320 C13 Power Cord Waterproof	IEC 60320 C14 Power Plug	IEC 60320 C14 Power Plug Waterproof	IEC 60320 C14 Power Plug Custom
IEC 60320 C14 Power Cord Right Angle	IEC 60320 C15 Power Cord	IEC 60320 C15 Power Cord Right Angle	IEC 60320 C17 Power Connector
IEC 60320 C18 Power Plug	IEC 60320 C19 Power Connector	IEC 60320 C19 Power Cord Right Angle	IEC 60320 C20 Power Cord

Extension Cord

Europe extension cord plugs are manufactured to CEE7/7 Schuko standards,designed for European extension cord applications. We are producing thousands of two and three prong VDE/CE/GS certified European extension cords in standard configurations and can make any custom version as well,below,European extension cords are also known as European extension leads, European mains extension cords, European mains extension cables and European mains extension leads.100% of our Europe extension cord products are fully molded high quality cords and RoHS and REACH compliant. We offer the widest array of Schuko male and Schuko female Europe CEE7 extension cords available.with good quality.mains products: extension cord plug,extension power cord,extension socket,outdoor extension cord,outlet cord,outlet power extension cords.

LA015A LA19B Semko Cord extension set without shutter	LA017A LA03Z European Cord extension set	LA017A LA03ZB European Cord extension set	LA017B LA03Z European Cord extension set
LA017B LA03ZB European Cord extension set	LA017D LA03ZD European Cord extension set	LA015B LA019A 2P Cord extension set	LA017A LA018C 2P-T Cord extension set
LA017D LA018E 2P-T Cord extension with Splash proof lid	Y LA03ZD 2 ways socket outlets with shutters Y splitter	LA017D LA03ZY 2 ways socket outlets with shutlers non self closing waterproof lid	LA017D LA03ZT 3 ways socket outlets with shutlers non self closing waterproof lid
LPG04H 4 ways socket outlets with shutlers self closing waterproof lid

Cable Reel

Europe Cable Reel are manufactured to CEE7/7 Schuko standards,designed for European cable reel applications.We are producing thousands of two and three prong VDE/CE/GS certified European cable reels in standard configurations and can make any custom version as well,below,European cable reels are also known as European extension reels,European mains cable reels,European mains extension cables and European mains wire reels.100% of our Europe cable reel products are fully molded high quality cords and RoHS and REACH compliant. We offer the widest two and three outlets Europe CEE7 cable reels available.with good quality.

Cable Reel Extension LRG430 LRG460	Cable Reel Extension CRG4PS CRG4PL

Flexible Cable

PVC Insulated Flexible Cord

Cable type	Number of cores conductors Section mm2
H03VVH2-F ( Flat)	2 x 0.5-0.75
H03VV-F	2-4 x 0.5-0.75
H05VVH2-F (Flat)	2x 0.75-1.0
H05VV-F	2-5 x 0.75-4.0

90 PVC Insulated Heat-resistant Flexible Cord

Cable type	Number of cores conductors Section mm2
H03V2V2H2-F ( Flat)	2 x 0.5-0.75
H03V2V2-F	2-4 x 0.5-0.75
H05V2V2H2-F ( Flat)	2 x 0.75-1.0
H05V2V2-F	2-5 x 0.75-4.0

Insulated and Sheathed with halogen-free thermoplastic compounds

Cable type	Number of cores conductors Section mm2
H03Z1Z1 H2-F ( Flat)	2 x 0.5-0.75
H03Z1Z1-F	2-3 x 0.5-0.75
H05Z1Z 1H 2-F ( Flat)	2 x 0.75-1.0
H05Z1Z1-F	2-3 x 0.75-1.5

Rubber Flexible Cord

Cable type	Number of cores conductors Section mm2
H05RN-F	2-3 x 0.75-1.0
H05RR-F	2-5 x 0.75-4.0
H07RN-F	2-5 x 1.0-4.0

Water resistant Polypropylene or equivalent synthetic Elastoplast sheath cables

Cable type	Number of cores conductors Section mm2
H07RN8-F	2-5 x 1.0-4.0

Single core non-sheathed cable for decorative chains

Cable type	Number of cores conductors Section mm2
H03VH7-H	1 x 0.5-0.75

Single core non-sheathed cable for internal wiring for a conductor temperature of 90

Cable type	Number of cores conductors Section mm2
H05V2-K	1 x 0.5-1.0

Cable for photovoltaic systems

Cable type	Number of cores conductors Section mm2
PV1-F 0.6/1KV	1.5mm2 2.5mm2 4.0mm2 6.0mm2 25mm2 35mm2

Certification

(D) (Denmark); N (Norway); S (Sweden); VDE (Germany); FI (Finland); IMQ (Italy); KEMA (Holland); CEBEC (Belgium)

Austria	Belgium	Denmark
OVE	CEBEC	DEMKO
Finland	France	Germany
FIMKO	LCIE	VDE
Italy	Netherlands	Norway
IMQ	KEMA	NEMKO
Sweden	Switzerland	United Kingdom
SEMKO	ESTI - Federal Inspectorate For Heavy Current Installations, (formerly SEV)	ASTA Certifications

Reference

1 . Catalog European Power Cord Extension Outlet (PDF) European VDE plug and sockets that we we can produce 2012.
2 . Europe Plug Socket Images of European power supply cords and extension sockets image guide.
3 . Catalog Europe and Other Countries Online Catalog 2012 except American products.