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BS 1363-5:2023

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13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units – Fused conversion plugs – Specification

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BSI 2023 84
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PDF Pages PDF Title
6 Foreword
9 1 Scope
2 Normative references
10 3 Terms and definitions
13 4 Classification and ratings
4.1 Classification
4.2 Ratings
14 5 General requirements
5.1 Environmental parameters
5.2 Performance requirement
5.3 Passive devices
6 Testing regime
6.1 Principle
6.2 Environmental conditions
6.3 Test samples
15 6.4 Conformity criteria
Table 1 — Schedule of tests
6.5 Inspection and test
16 6.6 Gauge tolerances
17 Figure 5 — Gauge for plug pins
18 Figure 11 — GO gauge for socket‑outlet
19 7 Marking and labelling
7.1 Requirements for marking
20 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
7.2 Test method
7.3 Requirements for labelling
7.4 Symbols
8 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
8.1 General
21 8.2 Clearances
Table 3 — Minimum clearances for basic insulation
23 8.3 Creepage distances
Table 4 — Minimum creepage distances (mm) for basic insulation
24 8.4 Solid insulation
Table 5 — Withstand voltages for insulation types
25 9 Accessibility of live parts
9.1 Accessibility of live parts
9.2 Construction to protect against accidental contact with live parts
9.3 Construction of resilient covers
26 Figure 2a) — Apparatus for mechanical strength test on resilient covers
27 Figure 2b) — Hardwood block for Figure 2a)
9.4 Supply of an assembly
28 10 Provision for earthing
10.1 Requirements
10.2 Test method
11 Contacts in conversion plugs
11.1 Requirements
11.2 Test method
29 12 Construction of conversion plugs
12.1 Disposition of the conversion plug pins
Figure 4a) — Dimensions and disposition of pins
31 12.2 Conversion plug dimensions
Figure 4b) — Concave shrinkage allowance for ISODs
32 12.3 Provision of fuses – contact details
33 12.4 Provision of fuses – fuse‑carrier details
12.5 Attachment of base and cover
34 Figure 1 — Test pin
Table 6 — Torque values for screws and nuts
35 Figure 6 — Apparatus for testing plug cover fixing screws
36 12.6 Non‑BS 1363 type plug removal
12.7 Conversion plug deformation
12.8 Conversion plug pin construction
37 Figure 32a) — Apparatus for tests on conversion plug pins: A plug pin under test
38 Figure 32b) — Apparatus for tests on conversion plug pins: Details of anvils
41 Figure 33 — Apparatus for torsion test on pins
42 Figure 7 — Mounting plate
44 Figure 8 — Plug pin deflection test apparatus for resilient plugs
46 Figure 9 — Apparatus for abrasion test on insulating sleeves of plug pins
47 Figure 10 — Apparatus for pressure test at high temperature
48 13 (Not used)
14 Resistance to ageing and to humidity
14.1 Resistance to ageing
14.2 Resistance to humidity
49 15 Insulation resistance and electric strength
15.1 Insulation resistance
15.2 Electric strength
50 16 Temperature rise
16.1 Requirement
Table 7 — Permitted temperature rises
51 Figure 17b) — Dummy front plate for temperature rise
52 16.2 Test method
Figure 17a) — Test apparatus for temperature rise test
54 17 (Not used)
18 (Not used)
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
55 Table 8 — Plug displacement test loads
19.2 Non‑BS 1363 type plug retention
56 19.3 Clamping screws
19.4 Cable stress relief
57 Figure 18 — Apparatus for flexing test
58 20 Mechanical strength
20.1 General requirement
20.2 Fuse‑link test
Figure 19 — Solid link for test on fuse clips
20.3 Tumbling barrel test
60 Figure 20 — Tumbling barrel
61 21 Screws, current‑carrying parts and connections
21.1 Mechanical stress
21.2 Resistance to corrosion
62 22 Resistance to heat
22.1 Distortion
22.2 Resilience
63 Figure 23 — Apparatus for pressure test
64 22.3 Insulating material
65 Figure 24 — Apparatus for ball pressure test
23 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
23.1 Performance requirement
23.2 Glow-wire test
66 Table 9 — Application of glow-wire test
24 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting
24.1 Copper alloy components
67 24.2 Ferrous components
68 Annex A (normative)  Pollution degree
69 Annex B (normative)  Relation between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and Overvoltage Category
Table B.1 — Rated impulse withstand voltage for conversion plugs energized directly from the low voltage mains
70 Annex C (normative)  Determination of the Comparative Tracking Index and Proof Tracking Index
71 Annex D (normative)  Impulse voltage test
72 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
73 Figure E.1 — Example 1
Figure E.2 — Example 2
Figure E.3 — Example 3
74 Figure E.4 — Example 4
Figure E.5 — Example 5
Figure E.6 — Example 6
75 Figure E.7 — Example 7
Figure E.8 — Example 8
Figure E.9 — Example 9
76 Figure E.10 — Example 10
Figure E.11 — Example 11
77 Annex F (normative)  The construction and calibration of a calibrated link
Figure 28 — Calibrated link
79 Figure 29 — Calibration jig for calibrated link
80 Annex G (informative)  Annex identification migration from 2016 edition to 2023 edition
81 Table G.1 — BS 1363 annex identification migration from 2016 to 2023
BS 1363-5:2023
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