AS 4735-2003 (R2016)

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Abstract

Provides requirements for the compatibility and performance of electrical connectors between a towing vehicle and one or more towed vehicles above 4.5 tonnes GVM or ATM.
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The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-053:
Australian Industry Group
Australian Road Research Board
Australian Trucking Association
AUSTROADS
Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Australia
Department of Defence (Australian Government)
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (Australian Government)
Institute of Road Transport Engineers
Municipal Works Operations Association
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
New Zealand Heavy Haulage Association
New Zealand Truck and Trailer Manufacturers Federation
Road Transport Forum New Zealand
Society of Automotive Engineers- Australasia
Truck Industry Council

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the compatibility and performance of connectors used to make an electrical connection between a towing vehicle and one or more towed vehicles above 4.5 tonnes GVM or ATM. The connection is to be made by hand and readily detachable. The electrical equipment supplied by the connector will normally operate at a nominal direct current (d.c.) of 12 V or 24 V.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 15/04/2016 This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 15/04/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-053
Supersedes	DR 01133