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22/30422041 DC BS 1363-5. 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units - Part 5. Fused conversion plugs. Specification, 2022
- 30422041.PDF
- 30422041-.pdf [Go to Page]
- Foreword
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions [Go to Page]
- 3.1 accessible external surfaces of a conversion plug
- 3.2 basic insulation
- 3.3 calibrated link
- 3.4 class I
- 3.5 class II
- 3.7 conversion plug
- 3.8 creepage distance
- 3.9 dangerous compatibility
- 3.10 engagement surface of a conversion plug
- 3.11 fine wire thermocouple
- 3.12 functional insulation
- 3.13 fuse carrier
- 3.14 indicator lamp (pilot lamp)
- 3.15 insignificant mass
- 3.16 insulated shutter opening device (ISOD)
- 3.17 live parts
- 3.18 non‑BS 1363 plug
- 3.19 non‑reusable conversion plug
- 3.20 normal use conversion plug
- 3.21 passive device
- 3.22 reinforced insulation
- 3.23 resilient material
- 3.24 retention
- 3.25 reusable conversion plug
- 3.26 rough use conversion plug
- 3.27 small parts
- 3.28 supplementary insulation
- 3.29 type test
- 3.30 type test sample
- 4 Classification and ratings [Go to Page]
- 4.1 Classification
- 4.2 Ratings
- 5 General requirements [Go to Page]
- 5.1 Environmental parameters
- 5.2 Performance requirement
- 5.3 Passive devices
- 6 Testing regime [Go to Page]
- 6.1 Principle
- 6.2 Environmental conditions
- 6.3 Test samples
- 6.4 Conformity criteria
- 6.5 Inspection and test
- 6.6 Gauge tolerances
- 7 Marking and labelling [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Requirements for marking
- 7.2 Test method
- 7.3 Requirements for labelling
- 7.4 Symbols
- 8 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.1 General
- 8.2 Clearances [Go to Page]
- 8.2.1 Requirements
- 8.2.2 Test method
- 8.2.3 Clearances for basic insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.2.3.1 Requirements
- 8.2.3.2 Test method
- 8.2.4 Clearances for functional insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.2.4.1 Requirements
- 8.2.4.2 Test method
- 8.2.5 Clearances for supplementary insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.2.5.1 Requirements
- 8.2.5.2 Test method
- 8.2.6 Clearances for reinforced insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.2.6.1 Requirements
- 8.2.6.2 Test method
- 8.3 Creepage distances [Go to Page]
- 8.3.1 Requirements
- 8.3.2 Test method
- 8.3.3 Creepage distances for basic insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.3.3.1 Requirements
- 8.3.3.2 Test method
- 8.3.4 Creepage distances for functional insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.3.4.1 Requirements
- 8.3.4.2 Test method
- 8.3.5 Creepage distances for supplementary insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.3.5.1 Requirements
- 8.3.5.2 Test method
- 8.3.6 Creepage distances for reinforced insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.3.6.1 Requirements
- 8.3.6.2 Test method
- 8.4 Solid insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.4.1 Requirements
- 8.4.2 Test method
- 8.4.3 Basic and supplementary solid insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.4.3.1 Requirements
- 8.4.3.2 Test method
- 8.4.4 Reinforced solid insulation [Go to Page]
- 8.4.4.1 Requirements
- 8.4.4.2 Test method
- 9 Accessibility of live parts [Go to Page]
- 9.1 Accessibility of live parts [Go to Page]
- 9.1.1 Requirements
- 9.1.2 Test method
- 9.2 Construction to protect against accidental contact with live parts [Go to Page]
- 9.2.1 Requirements
- 9.2.2 Test method
- 9.3 Construction of resilient covers [Go to Page]
- 9.3.1 Requirements
- 9.3.2 Test method
- 9.4 Supply of an assembly [Go to Page]
- 9.4.1 Requirements
- 9.4.2 Test method
- 10 Provision for earthing [Go to Page]
- 10.1 Requirements
- 10.2 Test method
- 11 Contacts in conversion plugs [Go to Page]
- 11.1 Requirements
- 11.2 Test method
- 12 Construction of conversion plugs [Go to Page]
- 12.1 Disposition of the conversion plug pins [Go to Page]
- 12.1.1 Requirements
- 12.1.2 Test method
- 12.2 Conversion plug dimensions [Go to Page]
- 12.2.1 Requirements
- 12.2.2 Test method
- 12.3 Provision of fuses – contact details [Go to Page]
- 12.3.1 Requirements
- 12.3.2 Test method
- 12.4 Provision of fuses – fuse‑carrier details [Go to Page]
- 12.4.1 Requirements
- 12.4.2 Test method [Go to Page]
- 12.4.3 For conversion plugs with the fuse carrier or cover removed and the fuse link correctly fitted in the fuse clips, the creepage and clearance distances between live parts of the fuse and clips and the engagement face of the conversion plug shall...
- 12.4.3 Conformity shall be checked by measurement.
- 12.5 Attachment of base and cover [Go to Page]
- 12.5.1 Requirements [Go to Page]
- 12.5.1.1 The base and cover of conversion plugs shall be firmly secured to each other.
- 12.5.1.2 The base and cover of a non‑reusable conversion plug shall be permanently attached to each other, such that:
- 12.5.1.3 It shall not be possible to remove the cover unless the reusable conversion plug is completely withdrawn from the socket‑outlet. Any fixing screws shall be captive.
- 12.5.1.4 After the test any screw thread shall be serviceable and any insert shall not have moved to such an extent that correct assembly of the plug is prevented.
- 12.5.1.5 After the test it shall not be possible to touch live parts with the test pin shown in Figure 1 applied with a force of .
- 12.5.1.6 After the test the conversion plug cover shall be in place and show no damage.
- 12.5.2 Test method [Go to Page]
- 12.5.2.1 Examine the test samples for conformity to 12.5.1.1 to 12.5.1.5.
- 12.5.2.2 Heat the test sample in an oven to a constant temperature of (70 ±5) C for the duration of the test. [Go to Page]
- 12.5.2.2.1 For reusable conversion plugs having covers fixed by screws, tighten the retention screw to the appropriate torque value specified in Table 6. Apply to each cover fixing screw a pull of exerted upon it for . Perform the test using apparatu...
- 12.5.2.2.2 For non‑reusable conversion plugs, and those having covers fixed by means other than screws, clamp all the conversion plug pins together in a suitable jig and subject them to a pull of whilst suspending the cover by means of a “nest” to su...
- 12.5.2.2.3 For conversion plugs with covers retained by means other than screws, and with this as the only means of retaining the non‑BS 1363 type plug in place, test with the non‑BS 1363 type plug and cable supplied. Ensure that the lead fitted to th...
- 12.6 Non‑BS 1363 type plug removal [Go to Page]
- 12.6.1 Requirements
- 12.6.2 Test method
- 12.7 Conversion plug deformation [Go to Page]
- 12.7.1 Requirements
- 12.7.2 Test method
- 12.8 Conversion plug pin construction [Go to Page]
- 12.8.1 General [Go to Page]
- 12.8.1.1 Requirement
- 12.8.1.2 Test method
- 12.8.2 Seams and joints of non‑solid plug pins [Go to Page]
- 12.8.2.1 Requirement
- 12.8.2.2 Test method
- 12.8.3 Strength of solid plug pins [Go to Page]
- 12.8.3.1 Requirement
- 12.8.3.2 Test method
- 12.8.4 Strength of non‑solid plug pins [Go to Page]
- 12.8.4.1 Requirement
- 12.8.4.2 Test method
- 12.8.5 Strength of ISODs [Go to Page]
- 12.8.5.1 Requirement
- 12.8.5.2 Test method
- 12.8.6 Wear to socket contacts for conversion plugs with non‑solid pins [Go to Page]
- 12.8.6.1 Requirement
- 12.8.6.2 Test method
- 12.8.7 Wear to socket contacts for conversion plugs with ISODs [Go to Page]
- 12.8.7.1 Additional requirements
- 12.8.7.2 Test method
- 12.8.8 Distortion of pins and ISODs [Go to Page]
- 12.8.8.1 Requirements
- 12.8.8.2 Test method
- 12.8.9 Internal contacts [Go to Page]
- 12.8.9.1 Requirements
- 12.8.9.2 Test method
- 12.8.10 Conversion plug pin retention [Go to Page]
- 12.8.10.1 Requirement
- 12.8.10.2 Test method
- 12.8.11 Flexibility of conversion plug pin mountings [Go to Page]
- 12.8.11.1 Requirements
- 12.8.11.2 Test method
- 12.8.12 Withdrawal of the conversion plug from a socket‑outlet [Go to Page]
- 12.8.12.1 Requirement
- 12.8.12.2 Test method
- 12.8.13 Safety of conductive components [Go to Page]
- 12.8.13.1 Requirement
- 12.8.13.2 Test method
- 12.8.14 Insulating sleeves [Go to Page]
- 12.8.14.1 Requirement
- 12.8.14.2 Test method
- 12.8.15 Conversion plug pin electric strength [Go to Page]
- 12.8.15.1 Requirements
- 12.8.15.2 Test method
- 12.8.16 Conversion plug pin resistance to abrasion [Go to Page]
- 12.8.16.1 Requirement
- 12.8.16.2 Test method
- 12.8.17 Conversion plug pin insulation temperature resistance [Go to Page]
- 12.8.17.1 Requirements
- 12.8.17.2 Test method
- 13 (Not used)
- 14 Resistance to ageing and to humidity [Go to Page]
- 14.1 Resistance to ageing [Go to Page]
- 14.1.1 Requirement
- 14.1.2 Test method
- 14.2 Resistance to humidity [Go to Page]
- 14.2.1 Requirement
- 14.2.2 Test method
- 15 Insulation resistance and electric strength [Go to Page]
- 15.1 Insulation resistance [Go to Page]
- 15.1.1 Requirement
- 15.1.2 Test method
- 15.2 Electric strength [Go to Page]
- 15.2.1 Requirement
- 15.2.2 Test method
- 16 Temperature rise [Go to Page]
- 16.1 Requirement
- 16.2 Test method
- 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 [Go to Page]
- 19.1 Retention of the non‑BS 1363 type plug [Go to Page]
- 19.1.1 Requirement
- 19.1.2 Test method
- 19.2 Non‑BS 1363 type plug retention [Go to Page]
- 19.2.1 Requirement
- 19.2.2 Test method
- 19.3 Clamping screws [Go to Page]
- 19.3.1 Requirement
- 19.3.2 Test method
- 19.4 Cable stress relief [Go to Page]
- 19.4.1 Requirement
- 19.4.2 Test method
- 20 Mechanical strength [Go to Page]
- 20.1 General requirement
- 20.2 Fuse‑link test [Go to Page]
- 20.2.1 Performance requirement
- 20.2.2 Test method
- 20.3 Tumbling barrel test [Go to Page]
- 20.3.1 Performance requirements
- 20.3.2 Test method
- 21 Screws, current‑carrying parts and connections [Go to Page]
- 21.1 Mechanical stress [Go to Page]
- 21.1.1 General requirements
- 21.1.2 Test method
- 21.2 Resistance to corrosion [Go to Page]
- 21.2.1 Requirements for current-carrying components
- 21.2.2 Test method
- 22 Resistance to heat [Go to Page]
- 22.1 Distortion [Go to Page]
- 22.1.1 Performance requirements
- 22.1.2 Test method
- 22.2 Resilience [Go to Page]
- 22.2.1 Performance requirement
- 22.2.2 Test method
- 22.3 Insulating material [Go to Page]
- 22.3.1 Performance requirement
- 22.3.2 Test method
- 23 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire [Go to Page]
- 23.1 Performance requirement
- 23.2 Glow-wire test
- 24 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting [Go to Page]
- 24.1 Copper alloy components [Go to Page]
- 24.1.1 Performance requirement
- 24.1.2 Test method
- 24.2 Ferrous components [Go to Page]
- 24.2.1 Performance requirement
- 24.2.2 Test method
- Annex A (normative) Pollution degree
- Annex B (normative) Relationship between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and Overvoltage Category
- Annex C (normative) Determination of the tracking index (CTI) and proof tracking index (PTI)
- Annex D (normative) Impulse voltage test
- Annex E (normative) Measurement of clearances and creepage distances
- Annex F (normative) The construction and calibration of a calibrated link [Go to Page]
- F.1 Construction
- F.2 Calibration [Go to Page]