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BS 1363-3:2023 – TC

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Tracked Changes. 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units – Adaptors. Specification

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BSI 2023 292
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188 Foreword
191 1 Scope
2 Normative references
193 3 Terms and definitions
197 4 Conditions of use
5 General
6 General conditions for type testing
198 Table 1 ā€” Schedule of tests
199 Figure 5 ā€” Gauge for plug pins
200 Figure 11 ā€” GO gauge for socket-outlet
201 Figure 12 ā€” Contact test gauge
202 Figure 14 ā€” Non-contact test gauge
203 Figure 16a) ā€” Withdrawal pull gauges for effectiveness of contact: Gauge for earthing socket contact
7 Classification and rating
7.1 Classifications
204 7.2 Rating
8 Marking and labelling
205 Table 2 ā€” Rated current and maximum fuse rating in normal use, and load for flexing and cable grip tests related to size of flexible cable
206 9 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
207 9.1 Clearances
208 Table 3 ā€” Minimum clearances for basic insulation
9.2 Creepage distances
209 Table 4 ā€” Minimum creepage distances (mm) for basic insulation
9.3 Solid insulation
Table 5 ā€” Withstand voltages for insulation types
210 9.4 Requirements for printed wiring boards and equivalent construction
10 Accessibility of live parts
Figure 1 ā€” Test pin
211 Figure 2a) ā€” Apparatus for mechanical strength test on resilient covers
212 Figure 2b) ā€” Hardwood block for Figure 2a)
213 11 Provision for earthing
214 12 Terminals and terminations of intermediate adaptors and adaptor plugs
215 Table 6 ā€” Torque values for screws and nuts
216 13 Construction of adaptors (plug portion)
Figure 4a) ā€” Dimensions and disposition of pins
219 Figure 4b) ā€” Concave shrinkage allowance for ISODs
222 Figure 6 ā€” Apparatus for testing plug cover fixing screws
224 Figure 32a) ā€” Apparatus for tests on adaptor pins
Figure 32b) ā€” Apparatus for tests on adaptor plug pins
227 Figure 33 ā€” Apparatus for torsion test on pins
228 Figure 7 ā€” Mounting plate
229 Figure 8 ā€” Plug pin deflection test apparatus for resilient adaptors
231 Figure 9 ā€” Apparatus for abrasion test on insulating sleeves of plug pins
232 Figure 10 ā€” Apparatus for pressure test at high temperature
233 14 Construction of adaptors (adaptor socket-outlet portion)
Figure 3 ā€” Disposition of socket contacts
234 Figure 13 ā€” Test apparatus and circuit for use with contact and non contact gauges
236 Figure 16b) ā€” Withdrawal pull gauges for effectiveness of contact: Gauge for line and neutral current carrying socket contacts
238 Figure 35 ā€” Simulated plug and cable devices
240 Figure 36 ā€” Apparatus for calibration of turning moment of simulated plug
Figure 37a) ā€” Turning moment apparatus: Front view and side view
241 Figure 37b) ā€” Turning moment apparatus: Top view and pictoral overview
243 Table 7 ā€” Actuator test force
15 Resistance to ageing and to humidity
15.1 Resistance to ageing
15.2 Resistance to humidity
244 16 Insulation resistance and electric strength
245 17 Temperature rise
Figure 34 ā€” Test plug
247 Table 8 ā€” Permitted temperature rises
248 Figure 17a) ā€” Test apparatus for temperature rise test
250 Figure 17b) ā€” Dummy front plate for temperature rise test
251 18 Breaking capacity of adaptors
19 Normal operation of adaptors
252 20 Connection of flexible cables and cable anchorage in intermediate adaptors and adaptor plugs
255 Figure 18 ā€” Apparatus for flexing test
256 Table 9 ā€” Connection of flexible cables
21 Mechanical strength
Figure 19 ā€” Solid link for test on fuse clips
257 Figure 38 ā€” Solid links for test on fuse clips
258 Figure 21a) ā€” Pendulum impact test: General view of apparatus
259 Figure 21b) ā€” Pendulum impact test: Constructional details of striking elements
260 Figure 21c) ā€” Pendulum impact test: Constructional details of mounting support for test samples
261 Figure 20 ā€” Tumbling barrel
262 22 Screws, current carrying parts and connections
263 23 Resistance to heat
264 Figure 23 ā€” Apparatus for pressure test
265 24 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
24.1 General
24.2 Glow wire test
Table 10 ā€” Application of glow wire test
266 25 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting
267 26 (Not used)
27 Overload tests
269 Annex A (normative)ā€‚ Requirements for incorporated electronic components
274 Annex B (normative)ā€‚ Pollution degree
275 Annex C (normative)ā€‚ Relation between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and Overvoltage Category
Table C.1 ā€” Rated impulse withstand voltage for adaptors energized directly from the low voltage mains
276 Annex D (normative)ā€‚ Determination of the Comparative Tracking Index and Proof Tracking Index
Annex E (normative)ā€‚ Impulse voltage test
277 Table E.1 ā€” Test voltages for verifying clearances at sea level
Annex F (normative)ā€‚ Measurement of clearances and creepage distances
Table F.1 ā€” Minimum values of width, X
278 Figure F.1 ā€” Example 1
Figure F.2 ā€” Example 2
Figure F.3 ā€” Example 3
279 Figure F.4 ā€” Example 4
Figure F.5 ā€” Example 5
Figure F.6 ā€” Example 6
280 Figure F.7 ā€” Example 7
Figure F.8 ā€” Example 8
Figure F.9 ā€” Example 9
281 Figure F.10 ā€” Example 10
Figure F.11 ā€” Example 11
Annex G (normative)ā€‚ Test plug for temperature rise test
282 Figure 30 ā€” Test plug for temperature rise
283 Annex H (normative)ā€‚ The construction and calibration of a calibrated link
284 Figure 28 ā€” Calibrated link
286 Figure 29 ā€” Calibration jig for calibrated link
287 Annex I (informative)ā€‚ Annex identification migration from 2016 edition to 2023 edition
288 Table I.1 ā€” BS 1363 annex identification migration from 2016 to 2023
290 Bibliography
BS 1363-3:2023 - TC
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