BS 7071:1992

This standard BS 7071:1992 Specification for portable residual current devices is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.120.50 Fuses and other overcurrent protection devices

This British Standard specifies requirements for portable residual current devices (portable reds) (including devices using auxiliary sources and devices with electronic circuitry) for operation on an a.c. supply and having a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V a.c. single phase, a rated current not exceeding 16 A, a rated frequency not exceeding 400 Hz and a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA. Portable reds incorporate a plug-pin portion and/or socket-outlet portion(s) and may include terminals for external flexible cords where appropriate. Portable reds with an intentional time delay are not covered by this standard.

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