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BS 1363-4:2023 – TC

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Tracked Changes. 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units – 13 A fused connection units: switched and unswitched. Specification

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BSI 2023 144
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91 Foreword
93 1 Scope
2 Normative references
94 3 Terms and definitions
97 4 Conditions of use
5 General
6 General conditions for type testing
98 Table 1 — Schedule of tests
7 Classification and ratings
99 8 Marking and labelling
100 9 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
102 Table 2 — Minimum clearances for basic insulation
103 Table 3 — Minimum creepage distances (mm) for basic insulation
Table 4 — Withstand voltages for insulation types
104 10 Accessibility of live parts
11 Provision for earthing
105 Table 5 — Torque values for screws and nuts
12 Terminals
109 13 (Not used)
14 Construction of connection units
111 Table 6 — Actuator test force
112 15 Resistance to ageing, resistance to humidity and protection provided by enclosures
114 Table 7 — Tightening torque values for cable glands
115 16 Insulation resistance and electric strength
117 Table 8 — Test voltage across the open contacts for verifying the suitability for isolation, referred to the rated voltage and to the altitude where the test is carried out
17 Temperature rise
Table 9 — Permitted temperature rises
118 18 Breaking capacity of connection units
119 19 Normal operation of connection units
20 Connection of flexible cables and cable anchorage
120 Table 10 — Cable grip tests related to size of flexible cable
121 21 Mechanical strength
Figure 19 — Solid link for test on fuse clips
122 Figure 21a) — Pendulum impact test: General view of apparatus
123 Figure 21b) — Pendulum impact test: Constructional details of striking elements
124 Figure 21c) — Pendulum impact test: Constructional details of mounting support for test samples
125 22 Screws, current‑carrying parts and connections
126 23 Resistance to heat
127 24 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
Table 11 — Application of glow-wire test
128 25 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting
129 Annex A (normative)  Pollution degree
130 Annex B (normative)  Relation between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and Overvoltage Category
Table B.1 — Rated impulse withstand voltage for connection units energized directly from the low voltage mains
Annex C (normative)  Determination of the Comparative Tracking Index and Proof Tracking Index
131 Annex D (normative)  Impulse voltage test
132 Table D.1 — Test voltages for verifying clearances at sea level
Annex E (normative)  Measurement of clearances and creepage distances
Table E.1 — Minimum values of width X
133 Figure E.1 — Example 1
Figure E.2 — Example 2
Figure E.3 — Example 3
134 Figure E.4 — Example 4
Figure E.5 — Example 5
Figure E.6 — Example 6
Figure E.7 — Example 7
135 Figure E.8 — Example 8
Figure E.9 — Example 9
136 Figure E.10 — Example 10
Figure E.11 — Example 11
Annex F (normative)  The construction and calibration of a calibrated link
137 Figure 28 — Calibrated link
139 Figure 29 — Calibration jig for calibrated link
140 Annex G (informative)  Annex identification migration from 2016 edition to 2023 edition
141 Table G.1 — BS 1363 annex identification migration from 2016 to 2023
143 Bibliography
BS 1363-4:2023 - TC
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