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Commando plug to IEC C13 socket lead

I have seen leads made up with a Blue Commando plug at one end and an IEC C13 single socket/PDU (or UK plug socket) at the other.  Given that the IEC C13 socket is only rated to 10A, I assume one is reliant on the supply from the Commando socket having appropriate overcurrent protection?


To give some context, I need to provide a supply to an industrial control enclosure which has a fused IEC C14 inlet.  Beyond the inlet, the supply inside the enclosure is protected by a 10A fuse.  I do not have the ability to specify the overcurrent protection at the source (Commando socket) as this is supplied at the location as is. 


An alternative may be to use an IEC C20 inlet on the enclosure and fuse down internally however, there isn't much space left on the DIN rails.


Can something like a Schneider 13956 mini enclosure be installed inline with the supply cable (between the Commando plug and IEC C13 socket), with an overcurrent protection device installed in the mini enclosure?


Thanks.
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  • Provided the commando plug is a 16 A one, and the socket-outlet it is to be connected to is protected by a 16 or 20 A device, then there's definitely not a problem with flexible cable 1.0 mm2 and above.


    The only thing that I would caution is that the cable at 20 m is rather long ... I'd be inclined to use 1.5 mm2 to avoid volt-drop. Rewirable connectors to BS EN 60320 should be suitable for flexible cables up to 1.5 mm2 according to the standard.


    As you stated, H07RN-F is probably a good choice.
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  • Provided the commando plug is a 16 A one, and the socket-outlet it is to be connected to is protected by a 16 or 20 A device, then there's definitely not a problem with flexible cable 1.0 mm2 and above.


    The only thing that I would caution is that the cable at 20 m is rather long ... I'd be inclined to use 1.5 mm2 to avoid volt-drop. Rewirable connectors to BS EN 60320 should be suitable for flexible cables up to 1.5 mm2 according to the standard.


    As you stated, H07RN-F is probably a good choice.
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