BS EN 15207:2014

This standard BS EN 15207:2014 Tanks for the transport of dangerous goods. Plug/socket connection and supply characteristics for service equipment in hazardous areas with 24 V nominal supply voltage is classified in these ICS categories:

• 23.020.20 Vessels and containers mounted on vehicles
• 13.300 Protection against dangerous goods

This European Standard specifies the interoperability requirements for the tractor/trailer and/or transport tank/trailer plug/socket for the use in hazardous areas, being:

• the connection used for the supply Type A and supply Type S electrical power to service equipment; and

• the supply characteristics for each operating mode.

This plug/socket combination includes provisions for future connections including data transfer.

The plug/socket connection is not used for purposes which are specified in other standards for truck – trailer connections e.g. ISO 12098 and ISO 7638-1.