BS EN 1838:2013 Emergency Lighting Testing

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BS EN 1838:2013 Emergency Lighting Testing
BS EN 1838:2013 Emergency Lighting Testing

BS EN 1838:2013 Emergency Lighting Testing

 
First of all, What is BS EN 1838:2013 standard? This standard states general rules for emergency escape lighting and standby lighting systems installed in an office, property, site, building or working place where such systems are required. These areas are predominantly where the public or workers have access.
Use of BS EN 1838 can help save life and unnecessary anxiety and confusion can be alleviated by strategically placed visible signs indicating the way out of a location.
Types of emergency lighting at a location with the objective :
S.No Type of lightning Objective
1 Emergency lighting to ensure the safety lighting is provided on the dot in a specified area when the normal mains power supply to the usual lighting installation fails.
2 Emergency Escape lightning to enable a safe exit from a location and/or building in the event of failure of the mains’ normal supply
3 Emergency Escape route lightning to enable the safe exit from a location or building for occupants by providing appropriate visual conditions and direction finding on escape routes, and in special locations, and to ensure that firefighting and safety equipment can be readily located and used.
4 Anti Panic Lightning to enable safe movement of occupants towards escape routes by providing appropriate visual conditions and direction finding.
5 High-Risk task area lightning to the safety of people involved in a potentially dangerous process or situation and to enable proper shutdown procedures to be carried out for the safety of other occupants of the location or the building.
This standard is for :
1. Lightning Engineers
2. Electrical Contractor
3. Landlords, employers and any individual with responsibility for premises such as hospitals, care homes, hotels, schools, laboratories, theatres, cinemas, concert halls, sports halls, libraries, shops, museums and sports stadium.
Revised editions of BS EN 1838 has :
Illumination of the points of emphasis has been clarified and improved and external illuminations have been clarified as needed to extend to a place of safety
Illumination of fire alarm call points and first aid posts are now consistent, regardless of location
The colour and style of safety signs is amended to the revised ISO format
A deviation of some countries has been amended.
Every employer is required to carry out a risk assessment to identify the risks to people who enter the employer’s premises;
Measures to be taken on basis of Risk Assessment
· Provision of safe means of escape
· Emergency lightning
· take into account the needs of people with disabilities
Emergency Lightning Design Checklist :
1. Inspection of the risk assessment
2. The time span of the emergency lighting
3. Discover emergency escape routes and take account of possible dangers.
4. Find the locations of fire alarm call points, firefighting equipment and fire safety signs
5. Determine the type of emergency lighting system
6. Means of isolation for testing and/or maintenance
7. Coordination/interface with luminaire manufacturers where main luminaires are to be converted into emergency lighting luminaires
8. Discover the exit sign requirements
9. Find any high-risk areas
10. Open areas larger than 60m² floor areas need to be identified
11. Need for external illumination outside final exit doors and on a route to a place of safety.
Locations :
It is paramount that the emergency luminaires are placed to give suitable illuminance in the event of a failure of the normal lighting.
S.no Area Details
1 Open Area Open areas are often called anti-panic lighting. These are areas larger than 60m² floor area or maybe areas identified by the fire risk assessment as requiring safety illumination
2 Emergency Exit and escape route Emergency exits and escape routes should be provided with signs
3 External areas in the immediate vicinity of exits In order to assist dispersal to a place of safety, the external areas in the immediate vicinity of final exits should be illuminated in accordance with the illumination level for escape routes, given in EN 1838 (BS 5266-7) of not less than 1 Lux
4 Lift cars Lift present a problem because the experience of being confined in the dark within a small space for an indefinite period of time is not only unpleasant but may cause harm to those who are nervous or suffer from claustrophobia
5 Moving stairways and walkways Moving stairways and walkways should be illuminated as if they were part of an escape route in the event of mains failure.
6 Toilet Facilities Toilet facilities exceeding 8 metres squared gross area should be provided with emergency lighting as if they were open areas.
7 Switch rooms and plant rooms Emergency lighting should be provided in all motor generator rooms, control rooms, plant rooms, switch rooms and adjacent to main switchgear or control equipment associated with the provision of normal and emergency lighting to the premises.
8 Covered car parks The pedestrian escape routes from covered and multi-storey car parks should be provided with emergency lighting.
Duration of battery backup:
The battery back-up of the emergency lighting system will depend on the use of the building and the evacuation strategy. 3-hour duration is required in places of entertainment (cinemas, theatres, etc) and for buildings that have a sleeping risk (hotels and guesthouses, etc.).
Lumination Levels
The level of illuminance required depends on the function of an area.
Certain specific locations require a specific illuminance and response time the below table gives the locations and response time.
Location Minimum luminance(Lux)
Kitchens 15
First aid rooms 15
Treatment rooms 50
Refuges 5
PlaPlant rooms switch rooms & emergency winding facilities for lifting rooms, switch rooms & emergency winding facilities for lifts 15
Fire alarm control and indicating equipment 15
Reception areas 15
Panic bars & pads or security devices 5
Swimming pool surrounds and diving area 5

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Are you looking for Stationary Lead Acid Battery Testing?

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Are you looking for Stationary Lead Acid Battery Testing?
Are you looking for Stationary Lead Acid Battery Testing?

Stationary Lead Acid Battery

IEC 60896-22 is applicable to:-

  1. All stationary Lead-acid cells
  2. Monobloc batteries of the valve-regulated type
  • For Float charge application: They can be permanently connected to a load and d.c. power supply.
  • In a static location: not generally moved from place to place.

They are incorporated into stationary equipment or installed in the battery room.

These kinds of batteries can be used in

  • Telecom
  • UPS
  • Utility switch
  • Emergency power or similar applications

The objective of IEC 60896-22:- It specifies the methods of tests for all types and construction of valve regulated stationary Lead acid batteries and monobloc batteries.

Does not applicable :

  • lead-acid cells and monobloc batteries used for vehicle engine starting applications
  • solar photovoltaic energy systems
  • general purpose applications

There is a list of tests performed on the batteries for safe operation characteristics, durability Characteristics & Performance Characteristics.

Safe operation characteristics

 
Test Clause Measure Purpose
6.1 Gas emission To determine the emitted gas volume
6.2 High Current Tolerance To verify the adequacy of current conduction

cross- sections
6.3 Short circuit current & d.c internal resistance To provide data for the sizing of fuses in the

exterior circuit
6.4 Protection against internal ignition from external spark sources To evaluate the adequacy of protective features
6.5 Protection against the ground short propensity To evaluate the adequacy of design features
6.6 Content and durability of required markings To evaluate the quality of the markings and the

the content of the information
6.7 Material identification To ensure the presence of material identification

markings
6.8 Valve operation To ensure the correct opening of safety valves
6.9 Flammability rating of materials To verify the fire hazard class of battery materials
6.10 Intercell connector performance To verify the maximum surface temperatures of

the connectors during high rate discharges

Performance characteristics
Test Clause Measure purpose
6.11 Discharge capacity To verify the available capacities at selected

discharge rates or discharge durations.
6.12 Charge retention during storage To provide storage duration data
6.13 Float service with daily discharges To determine cyclic performance under float charge conditions
6.14 Recharge behavior To determine the recovery of capacity or

autonomy time after a power outage

Durability Characteristics
Test Clause Measure purpose
6.15 Service life at an operating temperature of

40 °C

 To determine the operational life at elevated temperatures
6.16 Impact of a stress temperature of 55 °C or

60 °C

 To determine the influence of high stress

temperatures on cell or monobloc battery life
6.17 Abusive over-discharge To determine the expected behavior when excess capacity is discharged
6.18 Thermal runaway sensitivity To determine the expected times to establish a condition of escalating current and temperature
6.19 Low-temperature sensitivity To determine the sensitivity toward damage induced by electrolyte freezing
6.20 Dimensional stability at elevated internal

pressure and temperature

 To determine the propensity of the cell or

monobloc battery to be deformed by internal

pressure and at elevated temperature
6.21 Stability against mechanical abuse of units

during installation

 To determine the propensity of the cell or

monobloc battery to fracture or leak when

dropped.

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Are You Looking for Cable tray Safe Working Load Test (SWL)?

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Cable tray Safe Working Load Test (SWL)

Cable tray/ Protective castings must be designed to the below said ambient temperatures

  • -25 ºC to 90 ºC for outdoor use
  • +5 ºC to 90 ºC for indoor use.

Safe working load is one of the mechanical requirements assigned to meet by the cable tray/ protective castings. Another mechanical requirement is the Impact resistance Test. But in this article we are focusing on Safe Working Load. Testing must be performed at the above declared temperatures.

 The criteria that a cable tray must satisfy are:

  1. The maximum deflection should not exceed L/100 where L is the distance between the supports.
  2. No mechanical defects or failure are observed when tested at 1.7 * SWL.

How to place the Loads :

All the loads must be uniformly distributed (UDL) over the length and width of the sample. The loads have to be applied in a way that uniform distribution is ensured even in case of extreme deformation of the sample.  For settlement of the samples, a pre load of 10 % of the test load unless otherwise specified, should be calibrated to zero.

The gradually increase the load longitudinally and transversely up to the test load continuously or in increments. These increments should not exceed about a quarter of the SWL.

After loading, the deflection should be taken at the points specified to give a practical mid-span deflection.

The samples should be left and the deflection measured every 5 min until the difference between two consecutive set of readings is less than 2 % with regard to the first set of 2 consecutive readings. The first set of readings calculated at this point is the set of deflection measured at the test load.

After this treatment, the test load samples, their joints and internal fixing devices, should show no damage or cracks visible to normal view or corrected vision without magnification.

After this, load is increased to 1.7 times the test load.

The samples should be left and the deflections measured every 5 min until the difference between two consecutive sets of readings is less than 2 % with regard to the first set of the two consecutive sets of readings. The samples should sustain the increased loading without collapsing. Buckling and deformation of the samples is permissible at this loading.

Note:

Tests should be carried out for the smallest and largest sizes of cable

Trays lengths or cable ladder lengths, having the same material, joint and

Topological shape.

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Calibration of Pyranometer

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Calibration of Pyranometer

ITC is active member in calibration of pyranometer. We are capable of calibrating multiple brands and works as per established and traceable standards. ITC is here to calibrate your pyranometer.

Pyranometer is a scientific instrument used to measure solar irradiance on plane finish and even measure the solar flux density in w/sq m. It In simple words, total radiation = direct (from sun) + diffused radiation (scattered by dust, air etc).

There are 2 kinds of pyranometers:-thermopile, photodetector.

In Thermopile pyranometer the thermoelectric detection principle is used, whereby incoming radiation is almost completely absorbed by a horizontal blackened surface, over a very wide wavelength range. The resulting increase of temperature is measured via thermocouples connected in series or series-parallel to make a thermopile.

Working of Thermopile Pyranometer

Details of the high-quality pyranometer that uses a thermopile to measure solar radiation:

  1. Outer dome made from a hemisphere of optical-quality glass.
  2. Inner dome made from a smaller hemisphere of optical glass.
  3. Black carbon disk (illuminated by the Sun) absorbs a broad range of wavelengths of solar radiation and acts as the sensing element.
  4. Second, control disk (not illuminated by the Sun) acts as a comparison and compensating element. Any sources of temperature rise other than solar heat (perhaps an air-conditioning unit positioned nearby) will warm both disks equally, so we can be reasonably confident that the difference between the two disks (and the temperature rise we’re measuring) is caused only by the Sun.
  5. Thermopile temperature sensor compares the temperature rise of the two disks.
  6. Output lead (usually about 10m or 30ft long).
  7. Replaceable silica gel cartridge absorbs moisture to prevent dew forming inside on cold nights.
  8. Adjustable screw legs let you level the pyranometer using its built-in, high-precision spirit level, which is sensitive to a fraction of a degree (not shown on this diagram).

 

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Why light or Lux meter?

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Why light or Lux meter?

Illuminance meter or Lux meter is used to measure the amount of light. It can be digital or analog. It consists of a silicon or selenium detector, an amplifier and a display screen. It is demanded in industries like photography, health and safety, lightning industries to measure the luminance level inside and outside the workplace, so that the required level can be achieved. This can greatly reduce the energy burden of the building by remarkably increasing the coherence of its lighting system. It is therefore nominated to use light meters in lighting systems, especially in rooms where one cannot expect users to pay attention to manually switching off the lights.

Why calibrate a Lux meter?

It needs to be calibrated to ensure that it reads accurate and consistence. It should be calibrated after a defined period to ensure that it has not being drifted from reference. The two factors that need to be calibrated are luminance and spectral responsibilities.

Why ITC?

ITC is a photometric calibration lab which owns a number of reference detectors which are traceable to International standard systems of units. We have a team of trained technical experts. We offer calibration services at affordable costs.

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Fence Energizer Testing Laboratory

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Are you looking for Fence Energizer Testing Laboratory?

If you are looking for Solar Fence Energizer Testing laboratory, then you are at the right place. (ITC India Pvt Ltd).  ITC India one of the best Solar Fence Energizer Testing Laboratory in India. ITCIndia NABL Approved  in electrical ,electronics, and Photometric Division.  If you are Interested for Energizer Testing, then ITC India Can Help You!

For More Information You Can Check our certificate no. T-3509, T-3570 and T-1811.

Fence Energizer Testing Standards:

  • IEC 60335-2-76
  • IS 302-2-76

Energizer Testing Test as per IS 302-2-76, IEC 60335-2-76

  1. Protection against Electric Shock,
  2. Electrical Insulation at operating

    Temperature

    3. Moisture Resistance

    4. Insulation resistance

    5. Stability and mechanical hazards

    6. Mechanical strength

    7. Constructions Internal Wiring,

    8. Components,

    9. Cord grip and cord guard,

    10. Terminals for external conductors,

    11. Provision for earthing,

    12. Screws and connections,

    13. Creepage distances and clearances,

    14. Resistance to heat fire and tracking

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Why to choose ITC?

We, ITC India providing service to the client from the last 8 years with 100 % satisfied clients. Being NABL accredited, it is equipped with highly accurate machines, experienced and competent engineers. Customer satisfaction is the quality policy of the company. So, we are here to serve the clients in their testing requirements.

  1. Reasonable Price: Very competitive price, being one of the best on the market. Moreover, this price has no hidden fees.
  1. The quality of our support is unmatched: We take support one step further by tailoring our replies to suit your knowledge, expectations and personality.
  1. We’re passionate about what we do: What sets us apart from the competition is that we’re passionate about the services we provide and quality of support.
  1. Proven track record: We’ve gained a reputation as a reliable and honest company in the last 7 years with most of our customers coming from reference.

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ITC India has around 5000 clients from Fence Energizer division from All over India.

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IEC 60204-1 Testing – Electrical Safety Test of Machinery

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Electrical Safety Testing for Machinery As Per IEC 60204-1

Are you looking for a lab for IEC 60204-1 testing, and then your search ends at Institute of testing and certification Pvt Ltd (ITC India Pvt Ltd). ITC is a NABL accredited lab in electronics, electrical and photometry. Meticulous machines and proficient engineer are appointed here for the best results. Customer satisfaction is the policy of our company. Let us discuss about the IEC 60204-1 standard relating to machinery. Below are some images of some products under this category……….

What is IEC 60204-1 standard?

This standard is applicable to electrical, electronic and programmable electronic equipment and machine not portable by hand while working including a group of machine working together in a co-ordinate manner.

It implies to Electrical equipment which operate at supply

Voltage <1000V for AC

Voltage <1500 V DC with nominal supply frequency <200 Hz

Power circuit where electrical energy is directly used as working tool are excluded from IEC 60204.

ITC is doing testing of this standard…..

Below is the list of test performed as per this:

S.no Name of the clause
1 Incoming supply conductor terminations and devices for disconnecting and switching off

 
2 Terminal for connection to the external protective earthing system

 
3 Supply disconnecting (isolating) device

 
4 Devices for switching off for prevention of unexpected start-up

 
5 Devices for disconnecting electrical equipment

 
6 Protection against unauthorized, inadvertent and/or mistaken connection

 
7 Protection by enclosures

 
8 Protection by insulation of live parts

 
9 Protection against residual voltages

 
10 Protection by barriers

 
11 Protection against indirect contact

 
12 Protection by application of PELV circuit which have to fulfill following requirements:

 
13 Over current protection

 
14 Protection of motors against overheating

 
15 EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING

 
16 CONTROL CIRCUITS AND CONTROL FUNCTONS

 
17 OPERATOR INTERFACE AND MACHINE-MOUNTED CONTROL DEVICES

 
18 Control gear: location mounting and enclosures

 
19 conductors and cables

 
20 wiring diagram

 
21 Electric motors and associated equipment

 
22 Accessories and lighting

 
23 Marking, Warning signs and reference designations

 
24 Technical documentation

 
25 Verification of conditions for protection by automatic disconnection of supply

 
26 Insulation Resistance test

 
27 Voltage Test

 

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We, ITC India providing service to the client from the last 8 years with 100 % satisfied clients. Being NABL accredited, it is equipped with highly accurate machines, experienced and competent engineers. Customer satisfaction is the quality policy of the company. So, we are here to serve the clients in their testing requirements.

  1. Reasonable Price: Very competitive price, being one of the best on the market. Moreover, this price has no hidden fees.
  1. The quality of our support is unmatched: We take support one step further by tailoring our replies to suit your knowledge, expectations and personality.
  1. We’re passionate about what we do: What sets us apart from the competition is that we’re passionate about the services we provide and quality of support.
  1. Proven track record: We’ve gained a reputation as a reliable and honest company in the last 7 years with most of our customers coming from reference.

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