UL498 Terminal Abuse Test Apparatus

Equipment Overview:

This terminal abuse test apparatus is manufactured according to UL498: 2001 Clause 129 and figure 129.1~129.2.

The flush and self-contained receptacles having a 5-15R, 5-20R, 6-15R, or 6-20R configuration used for the conductor insertion and retention test and the conductor push-in test are to be tested through this test apparatus.

Test Procedures:

Please refer to UL498: 2001 Clause 129:

Each receptacle is to be mounted in the test fixture with its face in a vertical plane. The test pin is then to be fully inserted into the ″Push-In″ terminal opening. An 8-ounce (0.23-kg) weight is to be gradually suspended from the test pin 6 inches (152 mm) from the plane of the terminal opening. The weight is to be applied for one minute, following which the weight is to be removed. The application of the weight is to be repeated with the receptacle rotated 90, 180 and 270 degrees for a total of four applications per receptacle.

Technical Parameters:

Structure and Dimensions of the terminal abuse test apparatus are manufactured according to following standard figures: