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  • BS EN 61243-3:2014 (published 2015-02)

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    Live working. Voltage detectors Two-pole low-voltage type

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-02-2015

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Requirements
    5 Tests
    6 Conformity assessment
    7 Modifications
    Annex A (informative) - Differences with IEC 61010
            series
    Annex B (normative) - Supplementary functions Phase
            indication - Rotating field indication -
            Continuity check
    Annex C (normative) - Instructions for use
    Annex D (normative) - General type test procedure
    Annex E (normative) - Classification of defects and
            associated requirements and tests
    Annex F (informative) - In-service care and use
    Annex G (informative) - Voltage detectors and the presence
            of interference voltages
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
             international publications with their
             corresponding European publications

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Pertains to hand-held two-pole voltage detectors with their accessories (crocodile clips and detachable leads) to be used in contact with parts of electrical systems: - for a.c. voltages not exceeding 1000 V at nominal frequencies between 16 2/3 Hz and up to 500 Hz, and/or - for d.c. voltages not exceeding 1500 V.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This part of IEC61243 is applicable to hand-held two-pole voltage detectors with their accessories (crocodile clips and detachable leads) to be used in contact with parts of electrical systems:

    • for a.c. voltages not exceeding 1000V at nominal frequencies between 162/3Hz and up to 500Hz,

      and/or

    • for d.c. voltages not exceeding 1500V.

    NOTE

    The a.c. voltages defined in this standard refer either to phase-to-phase voltages or phase to neutral voltages.

    Contact electrode extensions are not covered by this standard.

    Voltage detectors covered by this standard are intended to be used under dry and humid conditions, both indoor and outdoor. They are not intended to be used under rain conditions.

    Voltage detectors covered by this standard are not intended to be used for continuous operation.

    Voltage detectors covered by this standard are intended to be used up to 2000m above sea level.

    This standard also includes provisions for the following supplementary functions when available (see AnnexB):

    • phase indication,

    • rotating field indication, and

    • continuity check.

    Other supplementary functions are not covered by this standard.

    Voltage detectors covered by this standard are not considered as measuring devices. Relevant safety requirements for measuring devices are included in IEC61010 series.

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    Committee PEL/78
    Development Note Supersedes 95/21180 DC (12/2002) Supersedes 08/30184169 DC. (01/2011) 2010 Edition with it's corrigendum remains active & will be withdrawn on 13/11/2017. Supersedes 13/30271454 DC. (01/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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