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BS 1363-1:2016+A1:2018

BS 1363-1:2016+A1:2018

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13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units Specification for rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

21-06-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

27-02-2018

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Conditions of use
3 Terms and definitions
4 General
5 General conditions for type testing
6 Classification
7 Marking and labelling
8 Clearances, creepage distances and solid
   insulation
9 Accessibility of live parts
10 Provision for earthing
11 Terminals and terminations
12 Construction of plugs
13 (Not used)
14 Resistance to ageing and to humidity
15 Insulation resistance and electric strength
16 Temperature rise
17 Breaking capacity of switches incorporated in
   fused plugs
18 Normal operation of switches
19 Connection of flexible cables and cable anchorage
20 Mechanical strength
21 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
22 Resistance to heat
23 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
24 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to
   rusting
25 Electrical and thermal stress of clamp type
   (screwless) terminals
26 Overload tests
27 Cyclic loading test
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - The construction and
        calibration of a calibrated link
Annex B (normative) - Measurement of clearance
        and creepage distances
Annex C (normative) - Determination of the
        Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) and
        Proof Tracking Index (PTI)
Annex D (normative) - Relation between rated
        impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and
        Overvoltage Category
Annex E (normative) - Pollution degree
Annex F (normative) - Impulse voltage test
Annex G (normative) - Requirements for incorporated
        electronic components
Annex H (informative) - Specific structure of
        BS EN 50525 and its derivation from British
        Standards and from HD 21 and HD 22
        (BS EN 50525-1:2011, National Annex NA)
Annex I (informative) - Recommendations for products
        that incorporate BS 1363-1 plug pins
Annex J (informative) - Dimensions for plug profiles
Bibliography

Describes requirements for 13 A fused plugs having insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins, for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use.

This part of BS1363 specifies requirements for 13A fused plugs having insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins, for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use. The plugs are suitablefor the connection of portableappliances, sound-vision equipment, luminaires, etc. in a.c. circuits only, operating at voltages not exceeding 250V r.m.s. at 50Hz. Additional requirements are included for plugs suitable for electric vehicle charging.

Requirements are specified for plugs incorporating a fuse link conforming to BS1362:1973. The plugs may be rewirable or non-rewirable complete with flexible cable. Two categories of plugs are specified covering normal and rough use. Rewirable plugs are intended for use with flexible cables conforming to the relevant parts of BSEN50525 (see AnnexH), having conductor cross‑sectional areas from 0.5mm2 to 1.5mm2 inclusive.

NOTE1 See19.1.

Non-rewirable plugs are intended for use with flexible cables having conductor cross-sectional areas not exceeding 1.5mm2.

NOTE2 See19.4.

This standard also applies to non-rewirable 13A plugs which have the earth pin replaced with a similarly dimensioned protrusion made of insulating material designated as an insulated shutter opening device (ISOD) designed to operate the shutter mechanism of socket-outlet conforming to BS1363‑2:2016.

A plug is mechanical by nature of construction. The product is therefore immune from electromagnetic interference.

Plugs incorporating switches and indicator lamps are included within the scope of this part of BS1363.

Plugs incorporating electronic components detailed in AnnexG are included within the scope of this part of BS1363.

Recommendations for plug in equipment incorporating BS1363‑1 plug pins are given in Annex I.

NOTE3 The titles of the publications referred to in this part of BS1363 are listed in the bibliography.

Committee
PEL/23
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 1363-1(1995), which remains current and will be withdrawn on 31/08/2019. Supersedes 15/30297232 DC. (09/2016) 2016 Edition Re-Issued in February 2018 and incorporates AMD 1 2018. Supersedes 17/30365271 DC. (03/2018)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
0
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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IEC 60038:2009 IEC standard voltages
BS EN 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems Principles, requirements and tests
BS EN 61140 : 2002 PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK - COMMON ASPECTS FOR INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT
BS EN 61000-6-3 : 2007 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) - PART 6-3: GENERIC STANDARDS - EMISSION STANDARD FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT-INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
BS EN 60695-10-2:2014 Fire hazard testing Abnormal heat. Ball pressure test method
BS EN 61643-311:2013 Components for low-voltage surge protective devices Performance requirements and test circuits for gas discharge tubes (GDT)
BS EN 50525-2-11:2011 Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V (U0/U) Cables for general applications. Flexible cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation
BS EN 61000-6-1:2007 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Generic standards. Immunity for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
BS EN 61643-321:2002 Low voltage surge protective devices Specifications for avalanche breakdown diode (ABD)
BS EN 61032:1998 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures. Probes for verification
BS EN 50525-2-21:2011 Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) Cables for general applications. Flexible cables with crosslinked elastomeric insulation
BS EN 60112 : 2003 METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE PROOF AND THE COMPARATIVE TRACKING INDICES OF SOLID INSULATING MATERIALS
BS 7211:2012 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated and thermoplastic sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V for electric power and lighting and having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS EN 50525-1:2011 Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) General requirements
BS EN 60664-5:2003 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems A comprehensive method for determining clearances and creepage distances equal to or less than 2 mm
BS EN 61180-1:1995 High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage equipment Definitions, test and procedure requirements
BS EN 60695-2-11:2014 Fire hazard testing Glowing/hot-wire based test methods. Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products (GWEPT)
BS IEC 61051-2 : 1992 HARMONIZED SYSTEM OF QUALITY ASSESSMENT FOR ELECTRIC COMPONENTS - VARISTORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION FOR SURGE SUPPRESSION VARISTORS
BS 7919:2001 Electric cables. Flexible cables rated up to 450/750V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments
BS EN 10270-1 : 2011 STEEL WIRE FOR MECHANICAL SPRINGS - PART 1: PATENTED COLD DRAWN UNALLOYED SPRING STEEL WIRE
BS EN 60664-3:2017 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
BS EN 60669-2-1 : 2004 SWITCHES FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR FIXED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 2-1: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - ELECTRONIC SWITCHES
BS 1362:1973 Specification for general purpose fuse links for domestic and similar purposes (primarily for use in plugs)
BS EN 61643-331:2003 Low voltage surge protective devices Specification for metal oxide varistors (MOV)

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