What is BS EN 61558-2-8 - Transformers and power supply units for bells and chimes about?
BS EN 61558-2-8 is a British standard which deals with the safety of bell and chime transformers and power supply units incorporating bell and chime transformers. Transformers incorporating electronic circuits are also covered by BS EN 61558-2-8. BS EN 61558-2-8 is applicable to stationary, single-phase, air-cooled (natural or forced) independent or associated dry-type transformers. The windings may be encapsulated or non-encapsulated.
BS EN 61558-2-8 is applicable to transformers and power supply (linear). BS EN 61558-2-8 is also applicable to transformers and linear power supply units with internal operating frequency not exceeding 500 Hz. Transformers covered by BS EN 61558-2-8 are used only in applications where double or reinforced insulation between circuits is required by the installation rules or by the end product standard.
Who is BS EN 61558-2-8 - Transformers and power supply units for bells and chimes for?
BS EN 61558-2-8 on transformers and power supply units for bells and chimes is helpful for:
- Domestic use
- Hotels and housing businesses
- Hospitals and medical institutes
Why should you use BS EN 61558-2-8 - Transformers and power supply units for bells and chimes?
It is essential to have access to quality requirements to manufacture and use standardized transformer and power supply units for bells and chimes. BS EN 61558-2-8 provides manufacturers with the general requirements, general notes on tests, and steps for protection against electric shock along with the steps for protection against harmful ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture.
BS EN 61558-2-8 allows users to effectively install and safely use transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations for bells and chimes.
