插頭插座BS1363-2:2023將于6月30日起強制執行。BS 1363-2:2023新版英國插頭插座標準將在2025年6月30日開始強制執行。主要變化為:
2.黃銅制成的載流部件要求銅含量至少為 58%;(current carrying parts made of brass are required to have a minimum content of 58% copper)
3.新增單獨保護的插座(IPS)的定義,以及IPS的測試和要求;(a new definition has been included for individually protected socket-outlet (IPS) and includes tests and requirements for IPS)
4.增加了對雙極開關的開關驅動力測試的新要求;(new requirements have been added for switch actuating force test for double-pole switches)
5.修改了嵌入式安裝插座的安裝盒間隙要求;(mounting box clearance requirements for flush mounted socket-outlets have been modified)
6.修改了對包含電子元件的附錄要求,特別是:增加了USB 電路非正常情況。(Annex requirements for incorporated electronic components have been modified, specifically, USB circuits intended for charging portable devices with the addition of the abnormal condition)
與產品結構設計相關的主要變更內容:
1.新增要求:當固定式插座具有多于一個用于連接插座的接地插套的接地端子時,這些端子應可靠地連接在一起;此條款影響最大的是兩位固定式插座;(Where fixed socket-outlets have more than one earth terminal for connecting to the earth socket contact(s), these terminals shall be reliably connected together.)
2.新增要求:控制插座插套的開關不能用于控制除指示燈以外的電子元器件;此條款最大的是帶USB、SPD等電子元器件的插座;(The socket-outlet switch shall not be used to switch incorporated electronic components other than an indicator lamp.)
3.USB電路需要符合過電壓類別III要求。(The USB circuit shall be designed and constructed to conform to the requirements of Overvoltage Category III.)