BS 1363-2:2023 – TC
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Tracked Changes. 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units – 13 A switched and unswitched socket-outlets. Specification
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
BSI | 2023 | 256 |
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159 | A-30422036 |
164 | Foreword |
167 | 1 Scope |
168 | 2 Normative references |
169 | 3 Terms and definitions |
173 | 4 Conditions of use 5 General 6 General conditions for type testing |
175 | Table 1 — Schedule of tests |
176 | Figure 11 — GO gauge for socket-outlet |
177 | Figure 12 — Contact test gauge |
178 | Figure 14 — Non-contact test gauge |
179 | Figure 16a) — Withdrawal pull gauges for effectiveness of contact: Gauge for earthing socket contact |
180 | Figure 16b) — Withdrawal pull gauges for effectiveness of contact: Gauge for line and neutral current-carrying socket contacts 7 Classification and rating |
182 | Table 2 — Rated current and maximum fuse rating in normal use, and load for flexing and flexible cable grip tests related to size of flexible cable 8 Marking and labelling |
184 | 9 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation |
185 | Table 3 — Minimum clearances for basic insulation |
186 | Table 4 — Minimum creepage distances (mm) for basic insulation |
187 | Table 5 — Withstand voltages for insulation types 10 Accessibility of live parts |
188 | Figure 1 — Test pin |
189 | Figure 2a) — Apparatus for mechanical strength test on resilient covers |
190 | Figure 2b) — Hardwood block for Figure 2a) |
191 | 11 Provisions for earthing Table 6 — Torque values for screws and nuts |
192 | 12 Terminals and terminations |
196 | 13 (Not used) 14 Construction of socket-outlets Figure 3 — Disposition of socket contacts |
197 | Figure 13 — Test apparatus and circuit for use with contact and non-contact gauges |
199 | Figure 15 — Turning moment gauge |
202 | Table 7 — Actuator test force |
205 | 15 Resistance to ageing, resistance to humidity and protection provided by enclosures |
207 | Table 8 — Tightening torque values for cable glands |
209 | 16 Insulation resistance and electric strength |
210 | 17 Temperature rise Table 9 — Permitted temperature rises |
212 | Table 10 — Loading of socket-outlets for temperature rise test |
214 | 18 Breaking capacity of socket-outlets 19 Normal operation of socket-outlets |
216 | 20 Connection of flexible cables and cable anchorage |
217 | Table 11 — Connection of flexible cables |
218 | Figure 18 — Apparatus for flexing test |
219 | 21 Mechanical strength Figure 19a) — BS 1362 Type solid link for test on fuse clips |
220 | Figure 19b) — BS EN 60127-2 Type solid link for test on fuse clips Figure 21a) — Pendulum impact test: General view of apparatus |
221 | Figure 21b) — Pendulum impact test: Constructional details of striking elements |
222 | Figure 21c) — Pendulum impact test: Constructional details of mounting support for test samples |
224 | Figure 20 — Tumbling barrel |
226 | Figure 22 — Arrangements for mechanical strength test for portable socket-outlets |
227 | 22 Screws, current carrying parts and connections |
228 | 23 Resistance to heat |
229 | Figure 23 — Apparatus for pressure test |
230 | 24 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire |
231 | Table 12 — Application of glow wire test 25 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting |
232 | 26 Overload test |
233 | 27 Cyclic loading test |
234 | Annex A (normative) Requirements for incorporated electronic components |
239 | Annex B (normative) Pollution degree |
240 | Annex C (normative) Relation between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and Overvoltage Category Table C.1 — Rated impulse withstand voltage for socket-outlets energized directly from the low voltage mains Annex D (normative) Impulse voltage test |
241 | Table D.1 — Test voltages for verifying clearances at sea level Annex E (normative) Measurement of clearances and creepage distances Table E.1 — Minimum values of width X |
242 | Figure E.1 — Example 1 Figure E.2 — Example 2 Figure E.3 — Example 3 |
243 | Figure E.4 — Example 4 Figure E.5 — Example 5 Figure E.6 — Example 6 |
244 | Figure E.7 — Example 7 Figure E.8 — Example 8 Figure E.9 — Example 9 |
245 | Figure E.10 — Example 10 Figure E.11 — Example 11 Annex F (normative) Determination of the Comparative Tracking Index and Proof Tracking Index |
246 | Annex G (normative) The construction and calibration of a calibrated link Figure 28 — Calibrated link |
249 | Figure 29 — Calibration jig for calibrated link |
250 | Annex H (normative) Test plug for temperature rise test |
251 | Figure 30 — Test plug for temperature rise |
252 | Annex I (informative) Recommendations for products that incorporate BS 1363‑2 socket-outlets Table I.1 — List of clauses Annex J (informative) Annex identification migration from 2016 edition to 2023 edition |
253 | Table J.1 — BS 1363 annex identification migration from 2016 to 2023 |
255 | Bibliography |