BS 1363-5:2008
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13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units – Specification for fused conversion plugs
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2008 | 84 |
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| 3 | Contents 1 Scope 1 2 Normative references 2 3 Terms and definitions 2 4 Classification 6 5 General requirements 6 6 Testing regime 6 7 Marking and labelling 8 8 Clearances, creepage distances, and solid insulation 10 9 Accessibility of live parts 15 10 Provision for earthing 16 11 Contacts in conversion plugs 17 12 Construction of conversion plugs 17 13 (Not used) 29 14 Resistance to ageing and to humidity 29 15 Insulation resistance and electric strength 31 16 Temperature rise 32 17 (Not used) 33 18 (Not used) 33 19 Connection of the non-BS 1363 type plug and non-BS 1363 type plug retention in conversion plugs 34 20 Mechanical strength 38 21 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections 39 22 Resistance to heat 40 23 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire 41 24 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting 43 25 (Not used) 44 Annexes Annex A (normative) The construction and calibration of a calibrated link 68 Annex B (normative) Measurement of clearances and creepage distances 69 Annex C (normative) Determination of the comparative tracking index (CTI) and proof tracking index (PTI) 74 Annex D (normative) Relationship between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and overvoltage category 74 Annex E (informative) Pollution degree 75 Annex F (normative) Impulse voltage 75 Bibliography 77 List of figures Figure 1 – Test pin (see Clause 12) 44 Figure 2a – Apparatus for mechanical strength test on resilient covers (see Clause 9) 45 Figure 2b – Hardwood block for Figure 2a) 46 Figure 4a – Dimensions and disposition of pins (see Clause 12) 47 Figure 4b – Concave shrinkage allowance for ISODs 49 Figure 5 – Gauge for conversion plug pins (see Clauses 12, 20 and 22) 51 Figure 6 – Apparatus for testing conversion plug cover fixing screws (see Clause 12) 52 Figure 7 – Mounting plate (see Clause 12) 53 |
| 4 | Figure 8 – Plug pin deflection test apparatus for resilient conversion plugs (see Clause 12) 54 Figure 9 – Apparatus for abrasion test on insulating sleeves of plug pins (see Clause 12) 55 Figure 10 – Apparatus for abrasion test on insulating sleeves of plug pins (see Clause 12) 56 Figure 11 – GO gauge for socket-outlet [for use when checking Figure 17b)] 57 Figure 17a – Test apparatus for temperature rise test (see Clause 16) 58 Figure 17b – Dummy front plate for temperature rise test (see Clause 16) 59 Figure 18 – Apparatus for flexing test (see Clause 19) 60 Figure 19 – Solid link for test on fuse clips (see Clause 20) 60 Figure 20 – Tumbling barrel (see Clause 20) 61 Figure 23 – Apparatus for pressure test (see Clause 20) 62 Figure 24 – Apparatus for ball pressure test (see Clause 22) 63 Figure 28 – Calibrated link (see A.1) 64 Figure 29 – Calibration jig for calibrated link (see A.2) 65 Figure 32 – Apparatus for tests on conversion plug pins (see Clause 12) 66 Figure 33 – Apparatus for torsion test on pins (see Clause 12) 67 List of tables Table 1 – Schedule of tests 7 Table 2 – Rated current and maximum fuse rating in normal use, and load for flexing and cord grip tests related to size of flexible cord 9 Table 3 – Minimum clearances for basic insulation 12 Table 4 – Minimum creepage distances for basic insulation 13 Table 5 – Withstand voltages for insulation types 14 Table 6 – Permitted temperature rises 32 Table 7 – Torque values for screws and nuts 35 Table 8 – Plug displacement test loads 35 Table 9 – Application of glow-wire test 42 Table B.1 – Minimum values of width, X 69 Table D.1 – Rated impulse withstand voltage for conversion plug energized directly from the low voltage mains 74 Table F.1 – Test voltages for verifying clearances at sea level 76 |
| 5 | Foreword |
| 7 | 1 Scope |
| 8 | 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 3.1 conversion plug 3.2 normal use |
| 9 | 3.3 normal use conversion plug 3.4 rough use conversion plug 3.5 reusable conversion plug 3.6 non-reusable conversion plug 3.7 accessible external surfaces of a conversion plug 3.8 engagement surface of a conversion plug 3.9 live parts 3.10 fuse carrier 3.11 type test 3.12 type test sample 3.13 fine wire thermocouple |
| 10 | 3.14 calibrated link 3.15 indicator lamp (pilot lamp) 3.16 resilient material 3.17 creepage distance 3.18 clearance 3.19 retention 3.20 dangerous compatibility 3.21 insulated shutter-opening device (ISOD) 3.22 basic insulation 3.23 supplementary insulation 3.24 reinforced insulation 3.25 functional insulation |
| 11 | 3.26 class I 3.27 class II a) Equipment having double and substantially continuous enclosure of insulation material which envelopes all metal parts with th… b) Equipment having a substantially continuous enclosure of metal, in which double insulation is used throughout, except for those parts where reinforced insulation is used. Such equipment is called ‘metal encased class II equipment’. c) Equipment that is a combination of types a) and b) above. 3.28 passive device 3.29 non-BS 1363 plug |
| 12 | 4 Classification a) reusable or non-reusable; b) normal use or rough use; c) intended for class I applications (fitted with metal earth pin), or intended for class II applications only (fitted with un-terminated metal earth pin or ISOD). 5 General requirements 5.1 Environmental parameters COMMENTARY ON 5.1 Under conditions of use, the available cooling air is subject to natural atmospheric variations of temperature… a) an ambient temperature in the range -5 ˚C to +40 ˚C, the average value over 24 h not exceeding 25 ˚C; b) a situation not subject to exposure to direct radiation from the sun or other source of heat likely to raise temperatures above the limits specified in a); c) an altitude not exceeding 2 000 m above sea level; d) an atmosphere not subject to abnormal pollution by smoke, chemical fumes, rain, spray, prolonged periods of high humidity or other abnormal conditions. 5.2 Performance requirement 5.3 Passive devices 6 Testing regime 6.1 Principle 6.2 Environmental conditions |
| 13 | 6.3 Test samples 6.4 Conformity criteria Table 1 Schedule of tests |
| 14 | 6.5 Inspection and test 6.6 Gauge tolerances 7 Marking and labelling 7.1 Requirements for marking a) the name, or trademark, or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor, which may be duplicated on a removable fuse carrier; b) the number of this British Standard, i.e. BS 1363-5; c) for rough use conversion plugs, the number of this British Standard, followed by /A, i.e. BS 1363-5/A; d) the words “FUSE” or “FUSED” or the symbol (given in 7.4) on the external accessible surface of the conversion plug; e) the rated voltage; |
| 15 | f) the maximum rating, in amperes, of the equipment, fitted with the non-BS 1363 type plug, to which the conversion plug may be fitted (as given in Table 2) or the rated current of the non-BS 1363 plug to be engaged, with a maximum current of 13 A; g) an instruction as to which non-BS 1363 type plugs the conversion plug was designed for use with (e.g. “Fit XXX Plugs Only”, where XXX is the description of the non-BS 1363 type plug type); h) a warning permanently marked in a prominent position to alert users to the importance of safe connection to the supply and to the risk of dangerous compatibility (see 3.20); i) non-reusable conversion plugs fitted with passive devices (see 5.3) shall be marked with the identifier of any standard to wh… Table 2 Rated current and maximum fuse rating in normal use, and load for flexing and cord grip tests related to size of flexible cord 7.2 Test method |
| 16 | 7.3 Requirements for labelling 7.4 Symbols 8 Clearances, creepage distances, and solid insulation 8.1 General 8.2 Clearances 8.2.1 Requirements |
| 17 | 8.2.2 Test method 8.2.3 Clearances for basic insulation 8.2.3.1 Requirements a) not less than the values given in Table 3; or b) unspecified and less than the values given in Table 3, except those values marked with footnote B), where the accessory is in… 8.2.3.2 Test method 8.2.4 Clearances for functional insulation 8.2.4.1 Requirements 8.2.4.2 Test method 8.2.5 Clearances for supplementary insulation 8.2.5.1 Requirements 8.2.5.2 Test method |
| 18 | 8.2.6 Clearances for reinforced insulation 8.2.6.1 Requirements 8.2.6.2 Test method Table 3 Minimum clearances for basic insulation 8.3 Creepage distances 8.3.1 Requirements 8.3.2 Test method |
| 19 | 8.3.3 Creepage distances for basic insulation 8.3.3.1 Requirements 8.3.3.2 Test method Table 4 Minimum creepage distances for basic insulation 8.3.4 Creepage distances for functional insulation 8.3.4.1 Requirements 8.3.4.2 Test method 8.3.5 Creepage distances for supplementary insulation 8.3.5.1 Requirements |
| 20 | 8.3.5.2 Test method 8.3.6 Creepage distances for reinforced insulation 8.3.6.1 Requirements 8.3.6.2 Test method 8.4 Solid insulation 8.4.1 Requirements 8.4.2 Test method 8.4.3 Basic and supplementary solid insulation 8.4.3.1 Requirements 8.4.3.2 Test method Table 5 Withstand voltages for insulation types |
| 21 | 8.4.4 Reinforced solid insulation 8.4.4.1 Requirements 8.4.4.2 Test method 9 Accessibility of live parts 9.1 Accessibility of live parts 9.1.1 Requirements 9.1.2 Test method 9.2 Construction to protect against accidental contact with live parts 9.2.1 Requirements 9.2.2 Test method 9.3 Construction of resilient covers 9.3.1 Requirements |
| 22 | 9.3.2 Test method 9.4 Supply of an assembly 9.4.1 Requirements 9.4.2 Test method 10 Provision for earthing 10.1 Requirements |
| 23 | 10.2 Test method a) For metal parts insulated from live parts, by the test described in 15.2.2. b) For metal parts connected to an earthing terminal or earthing plug pin, by the following test. 2) Check conformity of specimens to 10.1. 11 Contacts in conversion plugs 11.1 Requirements 11.2 Test method 12 Construction of conversion plugs 12.1 Disposition of the conversion plug pins 12.1.1 Requirements 12.1.2 Test method |
| 24 | 12.2 Conversion plug dimensions 12.2.1 Requirements 12.2.2 Test method a) Measure the pin and sleeve dimensions. Check the pin disposition, length and body outline by use of the gauge shown in Figure 5. b) In the case of conversion plugs fitted with ISODs, due to the flexibility of plastic materials some additional alignment of t… |
| 25 | 12.3 Provision of fuses – contact details 12.3.1 Requirements 12.3.2 Test method 12.4 Provision of fuses – fuse-carrier details 12.4.1 Requirements 12.4.2 Test method 12.5 Attachment of base and cover 12.5.1 Requirements a) the non-BS 1363 type plug cannot be removed without making the conversion plug permanently useless, and b) the conversion plug cannot be opened by hand or using a general purpose tool, e.g. a screwdriver used as such. |
| 26 | 12.5.2 Test method |
| 27 | 12.6 Non-BS 1363 type plug removal 12.6.1 Requirements 12.6.2 Test method 12.7 Conversion plug deformation 12.7.1 Requirements 12.7.2 Test method 12.8 Conversion plug pin construction 12.8.1 General 12.8.1.1 Requirement 12.8.1.2 Test method 12.8.2 Seams and joints of non-solid plug pins 12.8.2.1 Requirement |
| 28 | 12.8.2.2 Test method 12.8.3 Strength of solid plug pins 12.8.3.1 Requirement 12.8.3.2 Test method 12.8.4 Strength of non-solid plug pins 12.8.4.1 Requirement 12.8.4.2 Test method |
| 29 | 12.8.5 Strength of ISODs 12.8.5.1 Requirement 12.8.5.2 Test method |
| 30 | 12.8.6 Wear to socket contacts for conversion plugs with non-solid pins 12.8.6.1 Requirement 12.8.6.2 Test method |
| 31 | 12.8.7 Wear to socket contacts for conversion plugs with ISODs 12.8.7.1 Additional requirements 12.8.7.2 Test method 12.8.8 Distortion of pins and ISODs 12.8.8.1 Requirements |
| 32 | 12.8.8.2 Test method 12.8.9 Internal contacts 12.8.9.1 Requirements 12.8.9.2 Test method 12.8.10 Conversion plug pin retention 12.8.10.1 Requirement 12.8.10.2 Test method |
| 33 | 12.8.11 Flexibility of conversion plug pin mountings 12.8.11.1 Requirements 12.8.11.2 Test method 12.8.12 Withdrawal of the conversion plug from a socket-outlet 12.8.12.1 Requirement 12.8.12.2 Test method 12.8.13 Safety of conductive components 12.8.13.1 Requirement |
| 34 | 12.8.13.2 Test method 12.8.14 Insulating sleeves 12.8.14.1 Requirement 12.8.14.2 Test method 12.8.15 Conversion plug pin electric strength 12.8.15.1 Requirements 12.8.15.2 Test method 12.8.16 Conversion plug pin resistance to abrasion 12.8.16.1 Requirement 12.8.16.2 Test method |
| 35 | 12.8.17 Conversion plug pin insulation temperature resistance 12.8.17.1 Requirements 12.8.17.2 Test method 13 (Not used) 14 Resistance to ageing and to humidity 14.1 Resistance to ageing 14.1.1 Requirement |
| 36 | 14.1.2 Test method 14.2 Resistance to humidity 14.2.1 Requirement 14.2.2 Test method |
| 37 | 15 Insulation resistance and electric strength 15.1 Insulation resistance 15.1.1 Requirement 15.1.2 Test method a) line and neutral pins; b) line and neutral plug pins connected together and: 1) a metal foil, or conducting foam, in contact with the entire accessible external surface; 2) the earthing pin; 3) any metal part of the non-BS 1363 type plug retention. 15.2 Electric strength 15.2.1 Requirement 15.2.2 Test method |
| 38 | 16 Temperature rise 16.1 Requirement Table 6 Permitted temperature rises 16.2 Test method |
| 39 | 17 (Not used) 18 (Not used) |
| 40 | 19 Connection of the non-BS 1363 type plug and non-BS 1363 type plug retention in conversion plugs 19.1 Retention of the non-BS 1363 type plug 19.1.1 Requirement 19.1.2 Test method a) Reusable conversion plugs 1) Test one |
| 41 | 2) Test two b) Non-reusable conversion plugs Table 7 Torque values for screws and nuts Table 8 Plug displacement test loads |
| 42 | 19.2 Non-BS 1363 type plug retention 19.2.1 Requirement a) the non-BS 1363 type plug retention cannot be released whilst engaged in a socket and without the use of a tool; b) it shall not be possible to touch non-BS 1363 type plug retention screws, if any, with test probe B of BS EN 61032:1998 when the accessory is energized; c) the non-BS 1363 type plug is not clamped by a metal part bearing directly on the non-BS 1363 type plug; d) at least one part of the retention device is securely fixed to the conversion plug; e) for reusable conversion plugs, clamping the non-BS 1363 type plug does not require the use of a special purpose tool; f) tightening the non-BS 1363 type plug retention screws, if any, to the torque specified in Table 7 does not distort the engagement surface of the conversion plug to such an extent that conformity to 12.2.1 is affected; g) the conversion plug can be correctly assembled without damage when it is fitted with the largest specified non-BS 1363 type plug and all screws are tightened to the torque specified in Table 7 and no deformity of the conversion plug is displayed; h) the non-BS 1363 type plug remains in effective contact, when confirmed visually or in case of doubt by testing in accordance with Clause 16, with the conversion plug contacts when tested in accordance with 19.1.2a)1). 19.2.2 Test method 19.3 Clamping screws 19.3.1 Requirement 19.3.2 Test method |
| 43 | 19.4 Cord stress relief 19.4.1 Requirement 19.4.2 Test method |
| 44 | 20 Mechanical strength 20.1 General requirement 20.2 Tumble barrel test 20.2.1 Performance requirements 20.2.2 Test method 20.3 Fuse link test 20.3.1 Performance requirement |
| 45 | 20.3.2 Test method 21 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections 21.1 Mechanical stress 21.1.1 General requirements |
| 46 | 21.1.2 Test method 21.2 Resistance to corrosion 21.2.1 Requirements for current carrying components 21.2.2 Test method 22 Resistance to heat 22.1 Distortion 22.1.1 Performance requirements 22.1.2 Test method 22.2 Resilience 22.2.1 Performance requirement |
| 47 | 22.2.2 Test method 22.3 Insulating material 22.3.1 Performance requirement 22.3.2 Test method 23 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire 23.1 Performance requirement |
| 48 | 23.2 Glow-wire test 23.2.1 Principle 23.2.2 Test conditions 23.2.3 Test procedure Table 9 Application of glow-wire test |
| 49 | 24 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting 24.1 Copper alloy components 24.1.1 Performance requirement 24.1.2 Test method 24.2 Ferrous components 24.2.1 Performance requirement 24.2.2 Test method |
| 50 | 25 (Not used) Figure 1 Test pin (see Clause 12) |
| 51 | Figure 2a Apparatus for mechanical strength test on resilient covers (see Clause 9) |
| 52 | Figure 2b Hardwood block for Figure 2a) |
| 53 | Figure 4a Dimensions and disposition of pins (see Clause 12) |
| 54 | Figure 4a Dimensions and disposition of pins (see Clause 12) (continued) |
| 55 | Figure 4b Concave shrinkage allowance for ISODs |
| 56 | Figure 4b Concave shrinkage allowance for ISODs (continued) |
| 57 | Figure 5 Gauge for conversion plug pins (see Clauses 12, 20 and 22) |
| 58 | Figure 6 Apparatus for testing conversion plug cover fixing screws (see Clause 12) |
| 59 | Figure 7 Mounting plate (see Clause 12) |
| 60 | Figure 8 Plug pin deflection test apparatus for resilient conversion plugs (see Clause 12) |
| 61 | Figure 9 Apparatus for abrasion test on insulating sleeves of plug pins (see Clause 12) |
| 62 | Figure 10 Apparatus for abrasion test on insulating sleeves of plug pins (see Clause 12) |
| 63 | Figure 11 GO gauge for socket-outlet [for use when checking Figure 17b)] |
| 64 | Figure 17a Test apparatus for temperature rise test (see Clause 16) |
| 65 | Figure 17b Dummy front plate for temperature rise test (see Clause 16) |
| 66 | Figure 18 Apparatus for flexing test (see Clause 19) Figure 19 Solid link for test on fuse clips (see Clause 20) |
| 67 | Figure 20 Tumbling barrel (see Clause 20) |
| 68 | Figure 23 Apparatus for pressure test (see Clause 20) |
| 69 | Figure 24 Apparatus for ball pressure test (see Clause 22) |
| 70 | Figure 28 Calibrated link (see A.1) |
| 71 | Figure 29 Calibration jig for calibrated link (see A.2) |
| 72 | Figure 32 Apparatus for tests on conversion plug pins (see Clause 12) |
| 73 | Figure 33 Apparatus for torsion test on pins (see Clause 12) |
| 74 | Annex A (normative) The construction and calibration of a calibrated link A.1 Construction of a calibrated link A.1.1 Construction A.1.2 Test method A.2 Calibration of the link A.2.1 Requirements |
| 75 | A.2.2 Test method Annex B (normative) Measurement of clearances and creepage distances Table B.1 Minimum values of width, X |
| 80 | Annex C (normative) Determination of the comparative tracking index (CTI) and proof tracking index (PTI) a) In BS EN 60112:2003, Clause 5, Test specimen: b) The test solution “A” specified in BS EN 60112:2003, 7.3 shall be used. c) In BS EN 60112:2003, Clause 8, Procedure, either CTI or PTI is determined. Annex D (normative) Relationship between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and overvoltage category Table D.1 Rated impulse withstand voltage for conversion plug energized directly from the low voltage mains |
| 81 | Annex E (informative) Pollution degree E.1 General E.2 Degrees of pollution in the micro-environment 1) Pollution degree 1 2) Pollution degree 2 3) Pollution degree 3 Annex F (normative) Impulse voltage F.1 Requirement F.2 Test method |
| 82 | Table F.1 Test voltages for verifying clearances at sea level |
| 83 | Bibliography |
