本标准仅适用于带或不带接地触点、额定电压不超过250 V、额定电流不超过16 a的交流两极电器耦合器，用于家用和类似的一般用途，并拟并入或集成在50 Hz或60 Hz电源的多部件结构的电器或其他电气设备中，这取决于电器的重量，以确保正确接合。

This standard is applicable to two-pole appliance couplers for a.c. only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A, for household and similar general purposes and intended for incorporation or integration within electric appliances or other electric equipment of multi part construction for 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply which depend on the weight of the appliance to ensure correct engagement.