1、BRITISH STANDARD BS 1363-2:1995 Incorporating Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units Part 2: Specification for 13 A switched and unswitched socket-outlets ICS 29.120.30 Licensed Copy: Institute Of Technology Tallaght, Institute of Technology, Thu Nov 23 10:
2、09:17 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS 1363-2:1995 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Power Electrical Engineering Standards Policy Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Board and comes into effect on 15 February 1995 BSI 9 Octo
3、ber 2003 First published as BS 1363, September 1967 Second edition, August 1984 Third edition as Part 2, February 1995 The following BSI references relate to the work on this British Standard: Committee reference PEL/23 Draft for comment 91/20733 DC ISBN 0 580 22306 X Committees responsible for this
4、 British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Power Electrical Engineering Standards Policy Committee (PEL/-) to Technical Committee PEL/23, upon which the following bodies were represented: ASTA Certification Services Association of Consulting Engineers Association
5、 of Control Manufacturers TACMA (BEAMA Ltd.) Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Electrical Appliances British Electrical Systems Association (BEAMA Ltd.) British Electrotechnical Approvals Board British Plastics Federation Consumer Policy Committee of BSI Department of Health Department of Tra
6、de and Industry (Consumer Safety Unit, CA Division) BEAMA Installation Electricity Association Electronic Components Industry Federation Institution of Electrical Engineers Lighting Association Lighting Industry Federation Ltd. National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting The
7、following bodies were also represented in the drafting of the standard, through subcommittees and panels: British Cable Makers Confederation British Radio and Electronic Equipment Manufacturers Association Consumers Association ERA Technology Ltd. Institute of Trading Standards Administration Instit
8、ution of Incorporated Executive Engineers National Standards Authority of Ireland Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. Date Comments 9542 July 1997 14538 9 October 2003 Indicated by a sideline in the margin Licensed Copy: Institute Of Technology
9、Tallaght, Institute of Technology, Thu Nov 23 10:09:17 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS 1363-2:1995 BSI 9 October 2003 i Contents Page Committees responsible Inside front cover Foreword iii 1S c o p e 1 2 Conditions of use 1 3 Terms and definitions 1 4G e n e r a l 4 5 General conditions
10、 for type testing 4 6 Classification 6 7 Marking and labelling 6 8 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation 8 9 Accessibility of live parts 11 10 Provision for earthing 11 11 Terminals and terminations 12 12 (Not used)1 3 13 Construction of socket-outlets 13 14 Resistance to ageing and to
11、 humidity 17 15 Insulation resistance and electric strength 19 16 Temperature rise 19 17 Breaking capacity of socket-outlets 21 18 Normal operation of socket-outlets 22 19 Connection of flexible cords and cord anchorage 22 20 Mechanical strength 24 21 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections 2
12、6 22 Resistance to heat 27 23 Resistance to abnormal heat, fire and tracking 28 24 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting 29 Annex A (normative) The construction and calibration of a calibrated link 30 Annex B (normative) Test plug for temperature-rise test 31 Annex C (normative) M
13、easurement of clearances and creepage distances 31 Annex D (normative) Determination of the Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) and Proof Tracking Index (PTI) 36 Annex E (normative) Relation between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and Overvoltage Category 37 Annex F (normative) Pollution
14、 degree 37 Annex G (normative) Impulse voltage test 38 Figure 1 Test pin 39 Figure 2a) Apparatus for mechanical strength test on resilient covers 40 Figure 2b) Hardwood block for Figure 2a) 41 Figure 3 Disposition of socket contacts 42 Figure 11 Go gauge for socket-outlet 43 Figure 12 Contact test g
15、auge 44 Figure 13 Test apparatus and circuit for use with contact and non-contact gauges 45 Figure 14 Non-contact test gauge 46 Figure 15 Turning moment gauge 47 Figure 16 Withdrawal pull gauges for effectiveness of contact 48 Figure 18 Apparatus for flexing test 49 Figure 19 Solid link for test on
16、fuse clips 49 Licensed Copy: Institute Of Technology Tallaght, Institute of Technology, Thu Nov 23 10:09:17 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS 1363-2:1995 ii BSI 9 October 2003 Page Figure 20 Tumbling barrel 50 Figure 21 Pendulum impact test 51 Figure 22 Arrangements for mechanical strengt
17、h test for portable socket-outlets 53 Figure 23 Apparatus for pressure test 54 Figure 24 Ball pressure test 55 Figure 28 Calibrated link 56 Figure 29 Calibration jig for calibrated link 57 Figure 30 Test plug for temperature rise 58 Table 1 Schedule of test 5 Table 2 Current, fuse rating and load fo
18、r flexing and cord grip tests related to size of flexible cord 7 Table 3a Torque values for screws and nuts 12 Table 3b Actuator test force 16 Table 4 Permitted temperature rises 20 Table 5 Loading of socket-outlets for temperature-rise test 21 Table 6 Connection of flexible cords 24 Table 7 Applica
19、tion of glow-wire test 28 Table 8 Minimum clearances for basic insulation 9 Table 9 Minimum creepage distances for basic insulation 10 Table C.1 Minimum values of width X 31 Table E.1 Rated impulse withstand voltage for accessories energized directly from the low voltage mains 37 Table G.1 Test volt
20、ages for verifying clearances at sea level 38 List of references 58 Licensed Copy: Institute Of Technology Tallaght, Institute of Technology, Thu Nov 23 10:09:17 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS 1363-2:1995 BSI 9 October 2003 iii Foreword This part of BS 1363 has been prepared by Technic
21、al Committee PEL/23. This part of BS 1363, together with BS 1363-1:1995, supersedes BS 1363:1984. BS 1363 comprises four parts covering the following. Part 1: Rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs; Part 2: Switched and unswitched socket-outlets; Part 3: Adaptors; Part 4: 13 A fused connection
22、 units: switched and unswitched. This part of BS 1363 is effective immediately. The provisions introduced by amendment No. 2:2003 are also effective immediately but for certification purposes, the version of this standard incorporating only amendment No. 1:1997 remains current until 31 December 2005
23、. NOTE In order to prevent confusion with BS 1363:1984, the figure and clause numbers have been retained. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself
24、confer immunity from legal obligations. Attention is drawn to Statutory Instrument 1768, 1994. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv, pages 1 to 59 and a back cover. The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document
25、 was last issued. Sidelining in this document indicates the most recent changes introduced by amendment. Licensed Copy: Institute Of Technology Tallaght, Institute of Technology, Thu Nov 23 10:09:17 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIiv blank Licensed Copy: Institute Of Technology Tallaght, I
26、nstitute of Technology, Thu Nov 23 10:09:17 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS 1363-2:1995 BSI 9 October 2003 1 1 Scope This part of BS 1363 specifies requirements for 13 A switched and unswitched shuttered socket-outlets for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with partic
27、ular reference to safety in normal use. The socket-outlets are suitable for the connection of portable appliances, sound-vision equipment, luminaires, etc. in a.c. circuits only, operating at voltages not exceeding 250 V r.m.s. at 50 Hz using plugs in accordance with BS 1363-1:1995. Requirements are
28、 specified for 13 A shuttered socket-outlets in single or multiple arrangements, with or without associated controlling switches, for flush mounting in suitable boxes, e.g. complying with BS 4662, or for surface or panel mounting or for portable use. Fixed socket-outlets are intended for use with ca
29、bles complying with BS 6004:2000 or BS 6007:2000 having copper conductors. Portable socket-outlets are intended for use with flexible cords, complying with BS 6500:2000. Socket-outlets containing devices other than fuse links, switches and indicator lamps are outside the scope of this part of BS 136
30、3. NOTE 1 The titles of the publications referred to in this part of BS 1363 are listed on the inside back cover. NOTE 2 In order to maintain safety and interchangeability with plugs and socket-outlets it is necessary that these products comply with the requirements of Clause 9, Clause 12 and Clause
31、 13 of this part of BS 1363, however their body outline need not be limited at a distance of 6.35 mm from the plug engagement face. NOTE 3 Requirements for electromagnetic compatibility are not given for the following reasons. A switched or unswitched socket-outlet does not emit intolerable electrom
32、agnetic interference since significant electromagnetic disturbances are only generated during insertion and withdrawal which are not continuous. A switched or unswitched socket-outlet is mechanical by nature of construction. The product is therefore immune from electromagnetic interference. 2 Condit
33、ions of use Socket-outlets shall be suitable for use under the following conditions: a) an ambient temperature in the range p5 C to +40 C, the average value over 24 h not exceeding 25 C; NOTE Under normal conditions of use, the available cooling air is subject to natural atmospheric variations of te
34、mperature and hence the peak temperature occurs only occasionally during the hot season, and on those days when it does occur it does not persist for lengthy periods. b) a situation not subject to exposure to direct radiation from the sun or other source of heat likely to raise temperatures above th
35、e limits specified in a); c) an altitude not exceeding 2 000 m above sea level; d) an atmosphere not subject to abnormal pollution by smoke, chemical fumes, rain, spray, prolonged periods of high humidity or other abnormal conditions. This is equivalent to pollution degree 2, see Annex F, and overvo
36、ltage category III, see Annex E. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this part of BS 1363 the following definitions apply. NOTE Where the terms voltage and current are used, they imply r.m.s. values, unless otherwise stated. 3.1 socket-outlet an accessory having a set of three socket-contact
37、s designed to engage with the pins of a corresponding plug and having means for the electrical connection of appropriate cables or flexible cords 3.2 fixed socket-outlet a socket-outlet which with its associated enclosure is intended for use mounted in or on a fixed surface 3.3 surface-mounted socke
38、t-outlet a socket-outlet which is intended to be mounted on a wall or other flat surface without the need for recessing Licensed Copy: Institute Of Technology Tallaght, Institute of Technology, Thu Nov 23 10:09:17 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS 1363-2:1995 2 BSI 9 October 2003 3.4 flus
39、h-mounted socket-outlet a socket-outlet which is intended to be mounted in a box which is recessed into a wall or other flat surface. The socket-outlet plate and the socket-outlet base are regarded as forming a complete unit, and the socket-outlet plate is mounted with its back either flush with a w
40、all or other flat-surface structure, or flush with the front of a socket-outlet box or enclosure 3.5 panel-mounted socket-outlet a socket-outlet intended for incorporation into equipment panels or electrical trunking and which depends upon such incorporation for its enclosure 3.6 portable socket-out
41、let a socket-outlet intended to be connected to, or integral with, a flexible cord, and which can easily be moved from one place to another while connected to the supply 3.7 rewirable portable socket-outlet a portable socket-outlet so constructed that a flexible cord can be fitted or replaced using
42、general purpose tools 3.8 non-rewirable portable socket-outlet a portable socket-outlet so constructed that it forms a complete unit with the flexible cord after connection and assembly by the manufacturer of the portable socket-outlet NOTE See also 13.18. 3.9 moulded-on portable socket-outlet a non
43、-rewirable portable socket-outlet, the manufacture of which is completed by insulating material moulded around pre-assembled component parts and the terminations of the flexible cord 3.10 fused socket-outlet a socket-outlet having provision for a replaceable cartridge fuse link 3.11 switched socket-
44、outlet a socket-outlet with an associated switch to disconnect the supply to the line socket contact or to both line and neutral socket contacts 3.12 multiple socket-outlet a combination of two or more socket-outlets 3.13 socket-outlet base that part of the socket-outlet which carries the contacts N
45、OTE It may be integral with the socket-outlet plate. 3.14 socket-outlet plate the external plate which covers the base and contact assembly of a socket-outlet and through which the pins of the plug are inserted 3.15 socket-outlet box a box suitable for mounting one or more socket-outlets Licensed Co
46、py: Institute Of Technology Tallaght, Institute of Technology, Thu Nov 23 10:09:17 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS 1363-2:1995 BSI 9 October 2003 3 3.16 shutter a movable device arranged to shield the current-carrying socket-outlet contacts automatically when a corresponding plug is rem
47、oved 3.17 actuating member that part which is moved, e.g. pulled, pushed or turned by the user, to operate the switch mechanism 3.18 indicator lamp (pilot lamp) a lamp which illuminates to indicate that the socket-outlet contacts are energized 3.19 terminal a means by which the user can make an elec
48、trical connection between the appropriate cable or flexible cord and the conducting parts of the socket-outlet without the use of special tools 3.20 screw-type terminal a terminal in which the connection is made directly by means of screws or nuts of any kind or indirectly through an intermediate me
49、tal part such as a washer, clamping plate or anti spread device on which the screw or nut bears directly NOTE The following are examples of screw-type terminals. a) A pillar terminal is a terminal in which the conductor is inserted into a hole or cavity, where it is clamped under the shank of the screw or screws. b) A screw terminal is a terminal in which the conductor is clamped under the head of the screw. c) A stud terminal i
