This part of BS 1363 specifies requirements, with particular reference to safety in normal use, for 13 A, fused, conversion plugs for household, commercial and light industrial purposes.<\/p>\n
The scope of the standard covers two\u2011pole plus earth conversion plugs that are either reusable or non\u2011reusable and that are suitable for the connection of non\u2011BS 1363 type plugs, conforming to a recognized standard, to socket\u2011outlets conforming to BS 1363\u20112:2016.<\/p>\n
The scope of this standard is limited to devices with the following characteristics:<\/p>\n
that have insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
that have one plug portion and one set of contacts intended to connect to a non\u2011BS 1363 type plug that conforms to the dimensional requirements of a standard listed in IEC TR 60083 Text deleted<\/i>;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n that are suitable for the connection of electrical equipment in a.c. circuits only, operating at voltages not exceeding 250 V r.m.s. at 50 Hz and not exceeding 13 A;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n that may have the un\u2011terminated metal earth pin replaced with a similarly dimensioned insulated shutter opening device (ISOD) designed to operate the shutter mechanism of a socket\u2011outlet conforming to BS 1363\u20112:2016.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Two categories of conversion plugs are specified, covering normal and rough use.<\/p>\n Conversion plugs specified in this standard are intended for the connection of loads to socket-outlets; they are not intended for the connection of electrical power generators to socket-outlets.<\/p>\n Conversion plugs incorporating switches, transformers, thermostats, or other control means are outside the scope of this part of BS 1363.<\/p>\n This standard also does not cover:<\/p>\n non\u2011BS 1363 type conversion plugs, i.e. with a contact set to fit 13 A plugs, and a male plug portion suitable for a non\u2011BS 1363 type socket-outlet;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n adaptors (see BS 1363\u20113:2016); or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n travel adaptors (see BS 8546:2016).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units – Specification for fused conversion plugs<\/b><\/p>\n\n
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\n PDF Pages<\/th>\n PDF Title<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n 6<\/td>\n Foreword <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 7<\/td>\n 1 Scope
2 Normative references <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 8<\/td>\n 3 Terms and definitions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 11<\/td>\n 4 Classification
5 General requirements
5.1 Environmental parameters <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 12<\/td>\n 5.2 Performance requirement
5.3 Passive devices
6 Testing regime
6.1 Principle
6.2 Environmental conditions
6.3 Test samples
6.4 Conformity criteria
Table 1 \u2014 Schedule of tests <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 13<\/td>\n 6.5 Inspection and test
6.6 Gauge tolerances <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 14<\/td>\n 7 Marking and labelling
7.1 Requirements for marking <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 15<\/td>\n Table 2 \u2014 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 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 16<\/td>\n 8 Clearances, creepage distances, and solid insulation
8.1 General
8.2 Clearances <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 17<\/td>\n Table 3 \u2014 Minimum clearances for basic insulation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 18<\/td>\n 8.3 Creepage distances
Table 4 \u2014 Minimum creepage distances (mm) for basic insulation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 19<\/td>\n 8.4 Solid insulation
Table 5 \u2014 Withstand voltages for insulation types <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 20<\/td>\n 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 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 21<\/td>\n 9.4 Supply of an assembly
10 Provision for earthing
10.1 Requirements
10.2 Test method
11 Contacts in conversion plugs
11.1 Requirements
11.2 Test method <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 22<\/td>\n 12 Construction of conversion plugs
12.1 Disposition of the conversion plug pins
12.2 Conversion plug dimensions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 23<\/td>\n 12.3 Provision of fuses \u2014 contact details
12.4 Provision of fuses \u2014 fuse\u2011carrier details
12.5 Attachment of base and cover <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 24<\/td>\n 12.6 Non\u2011BS 1363 type plug removal
12.7 Conversion plug deformation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 25<\/td>\n 12.8 Conversion plug pin construction <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 31<\/td>\n 13 (Not used)
14 Resistance to ageing and to humidity
14.1 Resistance to ageing <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 32<\/td>\n 14.2 Resistance to humidity
15 Insulation resistance and electric strength
15.1 Insulation resistance <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 33<\/td>\n 15.2 Electric strength
16 Temperature rise
16.1 Requirement <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 34<\/td>\n Table 6 \u2014 Permitted temperature rises
16.2 Test method <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 35<\/td>\n 17 (Not used)
18 (Not used)
19 Connection of the non\u2011BS 1363 type plug and non\u2011BS 1363 type plug retention in conversion plugs
19.1 Retention of the non\u2011BS 1363 type plug <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 36<\/td>\n Table 7 \u2014 Torque values for screws and nuts <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 37<\/td>\n Table 8 \u2014 Plug displacement test loads
19.2 Non\u2011BS 1363 type plug retention
19.3 Clamping screws <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 38<\/td>\n 19.4 Cable stress relief
20 Mechanical strength
20.1 General requirement
20.2 Tumbling barrel test <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 39<\/td>\n 20.3 Fuse-link test
21 Screws, current\u2011carrying parts and connections
21.1 Mechanical stress <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 40<\/td>\n 21.2 Resistance to corrosion
22 Resistance to heat
22.1 Distortion <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 41<\/td>\n 22.2 Resilience
22.3 Insulating material
23 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
23.1 Performance requirement <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 42<\/td>\n 23.2 Glow\u2011wire test
Table 9 \u2014 Application of glow\u2011wire test
24 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting
24.1 Copper alloy components <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 43<\/td>\n 24.2 Ferrous components <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 44<\/td>\n Figure 1 \u2014 Test pin (see Clause 12)
Figure 2a \u2014 Apparatus for mechanical strength test on resilient covers (see Clause 9) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 45<\/td>\n Figure 2b \u2014 Hardwood block for Figure 2a <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 46<\/td>\n Figure 4a \u2014 Dimensions and disposition of pins (see Clause 12) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 48<\/td>\n Figure 4b \u2014 Concave shrinkage allowance for ISODs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 49<\/td>\n Figure 5 \u2014 Gauge for plug pins (see Clause 12, Clause 20 and Clause 22) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 50<\/td>\n Figure 6 \u2014 Apparatus for testing plug cover fixing screws (see Clause 12) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 51<\/td>\n Figure 7 \u2014 Mounting plate (see Clause 12) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 52<\/td>\n Figure 8 \u2014 Plug pin deflection test apparatus for resilient plugs (see Clause 12) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 53<\/td>\n Figure 9 \u2014 Apparatus for abrasion test on insulating sleeves of plug pins (see Clause 12) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 54<\/td>\n Figure 10 \u2014 Apparatus for pressure test at high temperature (see Clause 12) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 55<\/td>\n Figure 11 \u2014 GO gauge for socket-outlet (see Clause 13) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 56<\/td>\n Figure 17a \u2014 Test apparatus for temperature rise test (see Clause 16) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 57<\/td>\n Figure 17b \u2014 Dummy front plate for temperature rise (see Clause 16) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 58<\/td>\n Figure 18 \u2014 Apparatus for flexing test (see Clause 19) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 59<\/td>\n Figure 19 \u2014 Solid link for test on fuse clips (see Clause 20) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 60<\/td>\n Figure 20 \u2014 Tumbling barrel (see Clause 20) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 61<\/td>\n Figure 23 \u2014 Apparatus for pressure test (see Clause 22) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 62<\/td>\n Figure 24 \u2014 Apparatus for ball pressure test (see Clause 22) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 63<\/td>\n Figure 28 \u2014 Calibrated link (see A.1) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 64<\/td>\n Figure 29 \u2014 Calibration jig for calibrated link (see A.2) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 65<\/td>\n Figure 32a \u2014 Apparatus for tests on conversion plug pins: A plug pin under test (see Clause 12) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 66<\/td>\n Figure 32b \u2014 Apparatus for tests on conversion plug pins: Details of anvils (see Clause 12)
Figure 33 \u2014 Apparatus for torsion test on pins (see Clause 12) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 67<\/td>\n Annex A (normative)\u2002 The construction and calibration of a calibrated link <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 68<\/td>\n Annex B (normative)\u2002 Measurement of clearances and creepage distances
Table B.1 \u2014 Minimum values of width X <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 72<\/td>\n Annex C (normative)\u2002 Determination of the comparative tracking index (CTI) and proof tracking index (PTI)
Annex D (normative)\u2002 Relationship between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and Overvoltage Category
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