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BS 5550-7.5.4:1981

BS 5550-7.5.4:1981

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Cinematography. Production and presentation. Film and television location lighting Specification for single pole high current plugs and socket connectors

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Language(s)

English

Published date

04-30-1981

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. General requirements
5. General notes on tests
6. Standard rating
7. Classification
8. Marking
9. Dimensions
10. Protection against electric shock
11. Terminals and terminations
12. Retaining device
13. Resistance to ageing of rubber
14. Construction
15. Moisture resistance
16. Insulation resistance and electric strength
17. Normal wear and tear
18. Temperature rise
19. Mechanical strength
20. Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
21. Resistance to rusting
Figures
1. 150 A power outlet and cable outlet contact pin
2. 150 A power outlet and cable outlet insulated body
3. 150 A cable socket and appliance socket contact tube
4. 150 A cable socket and appliance socket insulated
    body
5. 150 A accessory solder cup detail and adaptor thread
    detail
6. 400 A power outlet and cable outlet contact pin
7. 400 A power outlet and cable outlet insulated body
8. 400 A cable socket and appliance socket contact tube
9. 400 A cable socket and appliance socket insulated
    body
10. 400 A accessory solder cup detail and adaptor thread
    detail
11. Typical assembly of mated pair
12. Diagram showing use of accessories
13. Standard test finger
14. Spray apparatus
15. Splash apparatus
16. Normal operation test apparatus
17. Impact test apparatus
18. Arrangement for mechanical strength test
19. Ball pressure apparatus
20. Hot-mandrel apparatus
21. Arrangement and dimensions of the electrodes for
    the tracking test

For a.c. voltage to earth not exceeding 250 V and a frequency not exceeding 500 Hz and 120 V d.c. Two sizes, 150 A and 400 A ratings.

This British Standard specifies requirements for single pole power outlets, cable sockets, cable couplers and appliance couplers (these are all referred to generally throughout the standard as accessories). The accessories are for use on a.c. supplies with a voltage to earth not exceeding 250 V and a frequency not exceeding 500 Hz and on 120 V d.c. supplies. Two sizes are specified, rated at 150 A and 400 A respectively. The accessories are intended for use in the television industry for lighting purposes “on location?? either indoor or outdoors. The accessories are intended for continuous use in ambient temperatures between − 20 °C and + 35 °C.

Committee
CPW/4
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 79/62539 DC. (08/2005) Earlier was withdrawn in error by the publisher, now has been reinstated. (10/2015)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
30
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

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