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  • BS EN 60695-2-11:2014

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    Fire hazard testing Glowing/hot-wire based test methods. Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products (GWEPT)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  16-02-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-07-2014

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Test specimens
    5 Test apparatus
    6 Verification of the temperature
       measuring system
    7 Conditioning
    8 Test procedure
    9 Observations and measurements
    10 Evaluation of test results
    11 Test report
    12 Information to be given in the relevant
       product standard
    Annex A (informative) - Suggested GWEPT
            temperatures
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
             international publications with their
             corresponding European publications

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    Defines a test method on an end product and intended to simulate the effects of thermal stresses produced by an electrically heated source to represent a fire hazard.

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    IEC 60695-2-11:2014 is available as IEC 60695-2-11:2014 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

    IEC 60695-2-11:2014 specifies a test method on an end product. It is intended to simulate the effects of thermal stresses produced by an electrically heated source to represent a fire hazard. This test method is used to check that, under defined test conditions, an end product exposed to an electrically heated source has either a limited ability to ignite or, if it ignites, a limited ability to propagate flame. However, the fire hazard analysis, the flammability aspects and the flame spreading to otherproducts are not covered by the present standard. This second edition of IEC 60695-2-11 cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 60695-2-11 published in 2000. It constitutes a technical revision. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are:
    - the Introduction has been added to provide background and how it relates to the Scope,
    - the Scope has been modified for greater clarity and reference to basic safety publications,
    - numerous terms and definitions relevant to this Standard have been added to Clause 3,
    - the application of \'small parts\' and \'insignificant mass\' have been introduced and clarified,
    - the different types of specimens, how to specify them, and limitations of the test method have been further clarified in Clause 4,
    - clarified in Clause 5 the distance to specified layer when unknown,
    - the information from Clause 6 has been moved into the test procedure in Clause 8,
    - the conditioning of the specified layer and the laboratory ambient test conditions were clarified in Clause 7,
    - measurement of the maximum flame height was removed from Clause 9,
    - the reference to this test as \'GWEPT\' was introduced along with an applicable title change and
    - Annex A has been revised to reflect current practice by prominent product committees.
    It has the status of a horizontal standard in accordance with IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51. Key words: Glowing/hot-wire, Glow wire, Flammability, Fire hazard

    This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60695-2-10:2013.

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    Committee GEL/89
    Development Note Supersedes BS EN 60695-2-1-1. (05/2001) Supersedes 97/204124 DC (05/2005) Supersedes 05/30127781 DC & 12/30273535 DC. (07/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    16/30337150 DC : 0 BS 7288 - SPECIFICATION FOR RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICES WITH OR WITHOUT OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR SOCKET-OUTLETS FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USES
    BS 1363-5:2008 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units Specification for fused conversion plugs
    09/30181298 DC : 0 BS 7657 - SPECIFICATION FOR FUSES (CUT-OUTS), ANCILLARY TERMINAL BLOCKS AND INTERCONNECTING UNITS UP TO 100 A RATING, FOR POWER SUPPLIES TO BUILDINGS
    05/30139134 DC : DRAFT SEP 2005 BS 4662 - BOXES FOR FLUSH MOUNTING OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS AND DIMENSIONS
    BS 1363-4(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A FUSED CONNECTION UNITS SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED
    BS 1363-1:2016+A1:2018 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units Specification for rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs
    BS 1363-3(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR ADAPTORS
    PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
    13/30283398 DC : 0 BS 7656+A1 - SPECIFICATION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE POLE-MOUNTING FUSES (CUT-OUTS) - 315 ARATING
    15/30297234 DC : 0 BS 1363-2 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED SOCKET-OUTLETS
    15/30297232 DC : 0 BS 1363-1 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR REWIRABLE AND NON-REWIRABLE 13 A FUSED PLUGS
    15/30297238 DC : 0 BS 1363-4 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A FUSED CONNECTION UNITS SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED
    BS 7288:2016 Specification for residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection for socket-outlets for household and similar uses
    15/30297236 DC : 0 BS 1363-3 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR ADAPTORS
    11/30203492 DC : 0 BS 1363-1:1995 + A4 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR REWIRABLE AND NON-REWIRABLE 13 A FUSED PLUGS
    11/30203498 DC : 0 BS 1363-4:1995 + A4 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A FUSED CONNECTION UNITS SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED
    BS 7656(1993) : 1993 SPECIFICATION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE POLE-MOUNTING FUSES (CUT-OUTS) - 400 A RATING
    BS 1363-1(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR REWIRABLE AND NON-REWIRABLE 13 A FUSED PLUGS
    BS 1363-2(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED SOCKET-OUTLETS
    BS 7657:2010 Specification for cut-out assemblies up to 100 A rating, for power supply to buildings
    11/30203496 DC : 0 BS 1363-3:1995 + A4 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR ADAPTORS
    15/30297240 DC : 0 BS 1363-5 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 5: SPECIFICATION FOR FUSED CONVERSION PLUGS
    BS 5733(2010) : 2010 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES - SPECIFICATION

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    IEC 60695-4:2012 Fire hazard testing - Part 4: Terminology concerning fire tests for electrotechnical products
    EN 60695-1-10:2017 Fire hazard testing - Part 1-10: Guidance for assessing the fire hazard of electrotechnical products - General guidelines
    ISO 13943:2017 Fire safety — Vocabulary
    IEC 60695-2-13:2010+AMD1:2014 CSV Fire hazard testing - Part 2-13: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods- Glow-wire ignition temperature (GWIT) test method for materials
    EN 60695-2-13:2010/A1:2014 FIRE HAZARD TESTING - PART 2-13: GLOWING/HOT-WIRE BASED TEST METHODS - GLOW-WIRE IGNITION TEMPERATURE (GWIT) TEST METHOD FOR MATERIALS (IEC 60695-2-13:2010/A1:2014)
    ISO/IEC Guide 51:2014 Safety aspects Guidelines for their inclusion in standards
    IEC 60695-2-12:2010+AMD1:2014 CSV Fire hazard testing - Part 2-12: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods- Glow-wire flammability index (GWFI) test method for materials
    EN 60695-4:2012 FIRE HAZARD TESTING - PART 4: TERMINOLOGY CONCERNING FIRE TESTS FOR ELECTROTECHNICAL PRODUCTS (IEC 60695-4:2012)
    EN 60695-2-10:2013 Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure
    IEC GUIDE 104:2010 The preparation of safety publications and the use of basic safety publications and group safety publications
    EN ISO 13943:2017 Fire safety - Vocabulary (ISO 13943:2017)
    EN 60695-1-11:2015 Fire hazard testing - Part 1-11: Guidance for assessing the fire hazard of electrotechnical products - Fire hazard assessment
    EN 60335-1:2012/A13:2017 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60335-1:2010, MODIFIED)
    IEC 60695-1-11:2014 Fire hazard testing - Part 1-11: Guidance for assessing the fire hazard of electrotechnical products - Fire hazard assessment
    IEC 60695-2-10:2013 Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure
    EN 60695-2-12:2010/A1:2014 FIRE HAZARD TESTING - PART 2-12: GLOWING/HOT-WIRE BASED TEST METHODS - GLOW-WIRE FLAMMABILITY INDEX (GWFI) TEST METHOD FOR MATERIALS (IEC 60695-2-12:2010/A1:2014)
    IEC 60695-1-10:2016 Fire hazard testing - Part 1-10: Guidance for assessing the fire hazard of electrotechnical products - General guidelines
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