Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Rated values<br>5 Marking<br>6 Test and measurement procedures<br>Annex A (normative) - Standard test coils for reed switches<br>Annex B (normative) - Test systems<br>Annex C (informative) - Electrical endurance test circuit<br>Annex D (informative) - Inrush current loads<br>Annex E (informative) - Conditional short-circuit current test circuit<br>Annex F (informative) - Electrical ratings based on classification <br>Annex G (informative) - Example of horsepower ratings<br>Annex H (informative) - Example of test arrangement for <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;contact reliability test <br>Annex I (informative) - Example of test arrangement for making<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;current capacity test<br>Annex J (informative) - Example of test arrangement for breaking<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;current capacity test<br>Bibliography<br>Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;publications with their corresponding<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;European publications

Abstract

Pertains to all types of reed switches including magnetically biased reed switches of assessed quality for use in general and industrial applications.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
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ISBN
Committee	EPL/94
Supersedes	BS EN 119000 : 1997 13/30278343 DC : 0 01/200103 DC : JAN 2001 BS EN 62246-2 : 2008 08/30193715 DC : 0