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DetectorTest ProbeBS 1363-2 Figure 1 Test PinBS 1363 Test Pin
Shenzhen Bonad Instrument Co., Ltd.
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Product Description BS 1363-2 Figure 1 Test Pin (Test Finger / Test Probe)Product Introduction:The BS 1363-2 Figure 1 Test Pin, commonly known as the Test Finger or Test Probe, is an essential safety testing instrument mandated by the British Standard BS 1363-2. This precisely manufactured cylindrical pin (1mm diameter, 20mm length) is designed specifically to verify the safety integrity of 13A socket-outlets (both switched and unswitched). Its primary function is to ensure that live electrical parts within the socket are completely inaccessible to users during normal operation and when inserting or withdrawing plugs, significantly reducing the risk of electric shock.Compliance Standard:BS 1363-2: This test pin is defined and required by Figure 1 of the British Standard BS 1363-2, which specifies the safety requirements for 13A fused plugs, switched and unswitched socket-outlets, and connection units.Key Applications:Safety testing of 13A socket-outlets (switched and unswitched) during design verification.Quality control and production line testing of socket-outlets.Compliance testing by certification bodies (e.g., ASTA, BSI, Intertek).Safety inspections and audits of electrical installations.Ensuring socket-outlets meet critical safety requirements before market release.Essential Features & Benefits:Precision Dimensions: Strictly manufactured to 1mm diameter and 20mm length as specified in BS 1363-2 Figure 1.Critical Safety Verification: The core tool for assessing protection against accidental contact with live parts.Accessibility Testing: Simulates probing to confirm live terminals and conductive parts cannot be touched through the socket apertures in any orientation.Insulation Verification: Aids in validating that the socket's insulation barriers and construction are adequate to prevent electrical shock hazards.Compliance Mandatory: Indispensable for demonstrating compliance with the safety requirements of BS 1363-2.Enhanced User Safety: Directly contributes to the design and production of safer electrical outlets for consumers and professionals.Manufacturing & Quality Assurance: Vital tool for socket manufacturers to ensure product safety and reliability.Testing Procedure (Purpose & Method):The BS 1363-2 Figure 1 test pin is used to perform two critical safety checks on 13A socket-outlets:Live Part Accessibility Check:The test pin is inserted into the socket-outlet in various positions and orientations.The test PASSES if the pin cannot make contact with any live part (terminals or conductive parts connected to live supply) through any aperture (plug entry holes, gaps around switches, etc.).The test FAILS if contact with a live part is possible. This indicates a serious safety hazard.Insulation Verification:While performing the accessibility check, the test also implicitly verifies the effectiveness of the socket's insulation barriers and shrouding.The inability of the pin to touch live parts confirms that the insulation distances and physical barriers are sufficient to protect users.Purpose:The BS 1363-2 standard, incorporating the Figure 1 test pin requirement, establishes fundamental safety benchmarks for 13A plugs and socket-outlets used in the UK and many other regions. The specific purpose of the Figure 1 test pin is to rigorously enforce the principle that live parts must be inaccessible under foreseeable conditions of use, including plug insertion/withdrawal and probing by objects like fingers or small tools. This is paramount for preventing electric shock accidents.
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