BS 8546:2016+A1:2018 specifies requirements for the construction, rating, marking, dimensions and testing of travel adaptors intended for the temporary connection of electrical equipment. It applies to travel adaptors having at least one plug or socket-outlet portion compatible with BS 1363 plugs and socket-outlets, which are suitable for the connection of a non-BS 1363 plug, or to a non-BS 1363 socket-outlet.


Cross References:
BS 4800
BS 5733
BS 1362
BS EN 60664-3
BS 1363-5
BS EN 50525-1
BS EN 60269
BS 1363-3
BS EN 60127
BS EN 60060-1
BS 2572
BS EN 61558-2-6
BS EN 1652
BS EN 60950-1
BS EN 60664-5
BS EN 61558-2-16
BS EN 61000-6-3
BS 1858
BS EN 62368-1
BS EN 61000-6-1
BS EN 62680-1-1
BS 1363-4
BS 6004:2012
BS EN 10270-1:2001
BS EN 60695-10-2:2014
BS 1363-2:1995+A4:2012
BS EN 60112:2003+A1:2009
BS 1363-1:1995+A4:2012
BS 4662:2006+A1:2009
BS EN 61032:1998
BS EN 60664-1:2007
IEC/TR 60083
BS EN 60417


Replaces BS 8546:2016 which remains current

Incorporates the following:
Amendment, October 2018