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BS 1363-2:2023

BS 1363-2:2023

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13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units – 13 A switched and unswitched socket-outlets. Specification

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BSI 2023 98
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PDF Pages PDF Title
6 Foreword
9 1 Scope
10 2 Normative references
11 3 Terms and definitions
15 4 Conditions of use
5 General
6 General conditions for type testing
17 Table 1 — Schedule of tests
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
22 Figure 16b) — Withdrawal pull gauges for effectiveness of contact: Gauge for line and neutral current-carrying socket contacts
7 Classification and rating
24 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
26 9 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
27 Table 3 — Minimum clearances for basic insulation
28 Table 4 — Minimum creepage distances (mm) for basic insulation
29 Table 5 — Withstand voltages for insulation types
10 Accessibility of live parts
30 Figure 1 — Test pin
31 Figure 2a) — Apparatus for mechanical strength test on resilient covers
32 Figure 2b) — Hardwood block for Figure 2a)
33 11 Provisions for earthing
Table 6 — Torque values for screws and nuts
34 12 Terminals and terminations
38 13 (Not used)
14 Construction of socket-outlets
Figure 3 — Disposition of socket contacts
39 Figure 13 — Test apparatus and circuit for use with contact and non-contact gauges
41 Figure 15 — Turning moment gauge
44 Table 7 — Actuator test force
47 15 Resistance to ageing, resistance to humidity and protection provided by enclosures
49 Table 8 — Tightening torque values for cable glands
51 16 Insulation resistance and electric strength
52 17 Temperature rise
Table 9 — Permitted temperature rises
54 Table 10 — Loading of socket-outlets for temperature rise test
56 18 Breaking capacity of socket-outlets
19 Normal operation of socket-outlets
58 20 Connection of flexible cables and cable anchorage
59 Table 11 — Connection of flexible cables
60 Figure 18 — Apparatus for flexing test
61 21 Mechanical strength
Figure 19a) — BS 1362 Type solid link for test on fuse clips
62 Figure 19b) — BS EN 60127-2 Type solid link for test on fuse clips
Figure 21a) — Pendulum impact test: General view of apparatus
63 Figure 21b) — Pendulum impact test: Constructional details of striking elements
64 Figure 21c) — Pendulum impact test: Constructional details of mounting support for test samples
66 Figure 20 — Tumbling barrel
68 Figure 22 — Arrangements for mechanical strength test for portable socket-outlets
69 22 Screws, current carrying parts and connections
70 23 Resistance to heat
71 Figure 23 — Apparatus for pressure test
72 24 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
73 Table 12 — Application of glow wire test
25 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting
74 26 Overload test
75 27 Cyclic loading test
76 Annex A (normative)  Requirements for incorporated electronic components
81 Annex B (normative)  Pollution degree
82 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
83 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
84 Figure E.1 — Example 1
Figure E.2 — Example 2
Figure E.3 — Example 3
85 Figure E.4 — Example 4
Figure E.5 — Example 5
Figure E.6 — Example 6
86 Figure E.7 — Example 7
Figure E.8 — Example 8
Figure E.9 — Example 9
87 Figure E.10 — Example 10
Figure E.11 — Example 11
Annex F (normative)  Determination of the Comparative Tracking Index and Proof Tracking Index
88 Annex G (normative)  The construction and calibration of a calibrated link
Figure 28 — Calibrated link
91 Figure 29 — Calibration jig for calibrated link
92 Annex H (normative)  Test plug for temperature rise test
93 Figure 30 — Test plug for temperature rise
94 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
95 Table J.1 — BS 1363 annex identification migration from 2016 to 2023
97 Bibliography

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