Brazilian Plug and Socket Certification _ Brazilian Plug and socket technical standard
 

From July 1, 2011, electrical plugs sold throughout Brazil must use three round plugs that meet the uniform specifications set by the National Technical Standards Institute of Brazil.  

Xingyuan technicians pointed out that the use of this type of plug will help prevent accidents such as electrical short circuit and leakage. It is said that before the implementation of the technical standard, there are more than 10 different types of plugs and sockets in the Brazilian electrical appliance market, and after the implementation of the new technical standard, it will be able to reduce the risk of electric shock and waste of electricity.

 

According to the official requirements of Brazil, Xingyuan is organized as follows :

Safety standard: ABNT NBR NM 60884-1 (similar to IEC 60884-1)
 

Safety standard: ABNT NBR NM 60884-1 (similar to IEC 60884-1)

Additional requirements: INMETRO Decree #85 from April 3rd 2006
 

Other requirements: INMETRO Decree No. 85 (April 3, 2006)

Design: only NBR 14136/02 (mandatory since January 2010)
 

Design: Must comply with NBR 14136/02 (mandatory since January 2010)

Plugs: pin diameters (4mm and 4.8mm) according to nominal current
 

Plugs: Pin diameters of 4mm and 4.8mm depending on rated current

Maintenance: every 6 months (factory inspection + partial tests)
 

Maintenance: once every six months (factory inspection + partial test)