BS 1363-3:2023
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13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units – Adaptors. Specification
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
BSI | 2023 | 110 |
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6 | Foreword |
9 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references |
11 | 3 Terms and definitions |
15 | 4 Conditions of use 5 General 6 General conditions for type testing |
16 | Table 1 — Schedule of tests |
17 | Figure 5 — Gauge for plug pins |
18 | Figure 11 — GO gauge for socket-outlet |
19 | Figure 12 — Contact test gauge |
20 | Figure 14 — Non-contact test gauge |
21 | Figure 16a) — Withdrawal pull gauges for effectiveness of contact: Gauge for earthing socket contact 7 Classification and rating 7.1 Classifications |
22 | 7.2 Rating 8 Marking and labelling |
23 | Table 2 — Rated current and maximum fuse rating in normal use, and load for flexing and cable grip tests related to size of flexible cable |
24 | 9 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation |
25 | 9.1 Clearances |
26 | Table 3 — Minimum clearances for basic insulation 9.2 Creepage distances |
27 | Table 4 — Minimum creepage distances (mm) for basic insulation 9.3 Solid insulation Table 5 — Withstand voltages for insulation types |
28 | 9.4 Requirements for printed wiring boards and equivalent construction 10 Accessibility of live parts Figure 1 — Test pin |
29 | Figure 2a) — Apparatus for mechanical strength test on resilient covers |
30 | Figure 2b) — Hardwood block for Figure 2a) |
31 | 11 Provision for earthing |
32 | 12 Terminals and terminations of intermediate adaptors and adaptor plugs |
33 | Table 6 — Torque values for screws and nuts |
34 | 13 Construction of adaptors (plug portion) Figure 4a) — Dimensions and disposition of pins |
37 | Figure 4b) — Concave shrinkage allowance for ISODs |
40 | Figure 6 — Apparatus for testing plug cover fixing screws |
42 | Figure 32a) — Apparatus for tests on adaptor pins Figure 32b) — Apparatus for tests on adaptor plug pins |
45 | Figure 33 — Apparatus for torsion test on pins |
46 | Figure 7 — Mounting plate |
47 | Figure 8 — Plug pin deflection test apparatus for resilient adaptors |
49 | Figure 9 — Apparatus for abrasion test on insulating sleeves of plug pins |
50 | Figure 10 — Apparatus for pressure test at high temperature |
51 | 14 Construction of adaptors (adaptor socket-outlet portion) Figure 3 — Disposition of socket contacts |
52 | Figure 13 — Test apparatus and circuit for use with contact and non contact gauges |
54 | Figure 16b) — Withdrawal pull gauges for effectiveness of contact: Gauge for line and neutral current carrying socket contacts |
56 | Figure 35 — Simulated plug and cable devices |
58 | Figure 36 — Apparatus for calibration of turning moment of simulated plug Figure 37a) — Turning moment apparatus: Front view and side view |
59 | Figure 37b) — Turning moment apparatus: Top view and pictoral overview |
61 | Table 7 — Actuator test force 15 Resistance to ageing and to humidity 15.1 Resistance to ageing 15.2 Resistance to humidity |
62 | 16 Insulation resistance and electric strength |
63 | 17 Temperature rise Figure 34 — Test plug |
65 | Table 8 — Permitted temperature rises |
66 | Figure 17a) — Test apparatus for temperature rise test |
68 | Figure 17b) — Dummy front plate for temperature rise test |
69 | 18 Breaking capacity of adaptors 19 Normal operation of adaptors |
70 | 20 Connection of flexible cables and cable anchorage in intermediate adaptors and adaptor plugs |
73 | Figure 18 — Apparatus for flexing test |
74 | Table 9 — Connection of flexible cables 21 Mechanical strength Figure 19 — Solid link for test on fuse clips |
75 | Figure 38 — Solid links for test on fuse clips |
76 | Figure 21a) — Pendulum impact test: General view of apparatus |
77 | Figure 21b) — Pendulum impact test: Constructional details of striking elements |
78 | Figure 21c) — Pendulum impact test: Constructional details of mounting support for test samples |
79 | Figure 20 — Tumbling barrel |
80 | 22 Screws, current carrying parts and connections |
81 | 23 Resistance to heat |
82 | Figure 23 — Apparatus for pressure test |
83 | 24 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire 24.1 General 24.2 Glow wire test Table 10 — Application of glow wire test |
84 | 25 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting |
85 | 26 (Not used) 27 Overload tests |
87 | Annex A (normative) Requirements for incorporated electronic components |
92 | Annex B (normative) Pollution degree |
93 | Annex C (normative) Relation between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and Overvoltage Category Table C.1 — Rated impulse withstand voltage for adaptors energized directly from the low voltage mains |
94 | Annex D (normative) Determination of the Comparative Tracking Index and Proof Tracking Index Annex E (normative) Impulse voltage test |
95 | Table E.1 — Test voltages for verifying clearances at sea level Annex F (normative) Measurement of clearances and creepage distances Table F.1 — Minimum values of width, X |
96 | Figure F.1 — Example 1 Figure F.2 — Example 2 Figure F.3 — Example 3 |
97 | Figure F.4 — Example 4 Figure F.5 — Example 5 Figure F.6 — Example 6 |
98 | Figure F.7 — Example 7 Figure F.8 — Example 8 Figure F.9 — Example 9 |
99 | Figure F.10 — Example 10 Figure F.11 — Example 11 Annex G (normative) Test plug for temperature rise test |
100 | Figure 30 — Test plug for temperature rise |
101 | Annex H (normative) The construction and calibration of a calibrated link |
102 | Figure 28 — Calibrated link |
104 | Figure 29 — Calibration jig for calibrated link |
105 | Annex I (informative) Annex identification migration from 2016 edition to 2023 edition |
106 | Table I.1 — BS 1363 annex identification migration from 2016 to 2023 |
108 | Bibliography |