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BS EN 50020:2002

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

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Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Intrinsic safety \'i\'

Amendment of

BS 1259:1958

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-07-2006

Withdrawn date

01-10-2009

£348.00
Excluding VAT
Summarise this standard

1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Definitions
4. Grouping and classification of intrinsically safe
    apparatus and associated apparatus
5. Intrinsically safe levels of protection of electrical
    apparatus
6. Apparatus construction
7. Components on which intrinsic safety depends
8. Infallible components, infallible assemblies of
    components and infallible connections
9. Diode safety barriers
10. Type verifications and type tests
11. Routine verifications and tests
12. Marking
13. Documentation
Annex A (normative) Assessment of intrinsically safe circuits
Annex B (normative) Spark test apparatus for intrinsically safe
        circuits
Annex C (informative) Measurement of creepage distances,
        clearances and separation distances through casting
        compound and through solid insulation
Annex D (normative) Encapsulation
Annex E (normative) Certification requirements for torches

Specifies the construction and testing of intrinsically safe apparatus, meant for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and for associated apparatus, which is meant for connection to intrinsically safe circuits which enter such atmospheres. Coverage includes: documentation, marking, and diode safety barriers. Also gives detailed definitions and annexes.

Committee
EXL/31/2
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5501-1(1977) and 89/25202 DC. (07/2002) Supersedes BS 1259(1958) (08/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
96
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
DIN EN 50020 : 2003 Identical
NF EN 50020 : 2004 Identical
EN 50020:2002 Identical
I.S. EN 50020:2002 Identical
NEN EN 50020 : 2002 Identical
NBN EN 50020 : 2003 Identical
UNE-EN 50020:2003 Identical

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