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2. NEMA connector - Wikipedia

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   Tamper-resistant GFCI duplex receptacle type 5-20RA, which can take 5-15 and 5-20 grounding plugs and 1-15 non-grounding plugs These versions of the 5-15R or 5-20R receptacle are residual-current devices , and have "Test" and "Reset" buttons (and sometimes an indicator light which may be normally on or normally off per the vendor's design).

3. Tamperproofing - Wikipedia

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   Tamperproofing is a methodology used to hinder, deter or detect unauthorised access to a device or circumvention of a security system. Since any device or system can be foiled by a person with sufficient knowledge, equipment, and time, the term "tamperproof" is a misnomer unless some limitations on the tampering party's resources is explicit or assumed.

4. Residual-current device - Wikipedia

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   A Leviton GFCI "Decora" socket in a North American kitchen. Local electrical code requires tamper-resistant socket in homes, and requires a GFCI for socket within 1 metre of a sink. The T-slot indicates this device is rated 20 A and can take either a NEMA 5-15 or a NEMA 5-20 plug, though the latter type is rare on household appliances.

5. Industrial and multiphase power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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   The contacts in the plug are simple cylinders (sleeves), while the pin contacts in the receptacle have the spring arrangement to hold contact pressure, the reverse of the IEC 60309 type connectors. All contacts are the same diameter. Originally metal construction was used, but now they are also made with plastic shells.

6. Vandal-resistant switch - Wikipedia

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   Tamper-resistant switches (or tamper-proof switches) are types of vandal-resistant switches which are not intended to be operated except by authorized users. They may control special functions, such as auditing of voting machines , operation of power tools or equipment, enabling of security alarm systems (e.g., arming and disarming), or ...

7. IEC 60309 - Wikipedia

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   IP67 plug and receptacle IEC 60309-2 connectors come in IP44 (splash-proof), IP67 (waterproof) and IP66/IP67 (jet-proof/waterproof) variants. In all cases, the rating applies when detached or mated, but not during the mating process.