AS 3007.

41987

Australian StandardR

Electrical installations Surface mines and associated processing plant Part 4: Additional requirements for specific applications

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This Australian standard was prepared by Committee EL/33, Electrical Installations for Outdoor Sites Under Heavy Conditions (Including Opencast Mines and Quarries). It was approved on behalf of the Council of the Standards Association of Australia on 27 February 1987 and published on 4 May 1987.

The following interests are represented on Committee EL/33: Association of Consulting Engineers Australia Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Confederation of Australian Industry Department of Industrial Relations, N.S.W. Department of Mines, Qld Department of Mines, Tas. Electricity Supply Association of Australia Mining Interests

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This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 86010.

AS 3007.41987

Australian StandardR

Electrical installations Surface mines and associated processing plant Part 4: Additional requirements for specific applications

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First published . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Second edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA) 1 THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140
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PREFACE
This standard was prepared by the Associations Committee on Electrical Installations for Outdoor Sites Under Heavy Conditions (Including Opencast Mines and Quarries to supersede AS 3007, Part 41985. It is essentially identical with IEC 6214* which was prepared by the corresponding IEC Technical Committee, i.e. TC 71. Where this standard deviates technically from IEC 6214 by way of different or additional requirements, this is indicated by a rule in the margin against the clause, or part thereof, affected. A summary of such technical variations is given in the Annex. Some requirements are repeated in different sections of the standard. This arises from a decision by IEC TC 71 to consider separately the requirements which should apply for particular types of installation. The IEC committee intends that the requirements which are found to be common should ultimately be transferred to IEC 6213 (Australian equivalent AS 3007.3) as a general requirement for all installations. The Australian committee (EL/33) has actively participated in the work of IEC TC 71 which has as its objective the development of uniform and internationally acceptable rules for the safe use of electricity in opencast mines, quarries, stockpiles and the like. Such applications present particularly onerous conditions for the electrical apparatus and systems, including continual alteration of the location of the apparatus and systems, extension of the operational area, and adverse environmental conditions. Because of the size of the plant and the need for mobility, supply is frequently at high voltage over long distances, by means of trailing cables. This should be compared with other industries where the electrical installations are generally fixed. The AS 3007 series specifies requirements for the installation and operation of electrical apparatus and systems in the abovementioned locations, with the object of ensuring the safety of persons, livestock and property. AS 3007.1 outlines the scope of the composite standard and provides definitions for some of the terms used. AS 3007.2 specifies the measures which are required for protection against electric shock in normal service from direct contact with live parts; for protection against electric shock from parts which may become live in the event of a fault (indirect contact); and for protection against the effects of overcurrent resulting from overload or short circuit conditions. AS 3007.3 specifies general requirements for the equipment and ancillaries associated with the electrical installation. AS 3007.4 (this standard) sets out the requirements which are specific to particular installations, together with any exemptions from the general requirements of AS 3007.2 and AS 3007.3 which apply for such installations. AS 3007.5 sets out the normal operating procedures which should be carried out to ensure the safety of personnel. The AS 3007 series recognizes several types of power supply system and specifies the protective measures which are necessary for each system. Requirements for the protection of personnel from indirect contact (see Section 2 of AS 3007.2) are based on the concept of permissible voltage versus time limits, which take into account the pathophysiological effects of electric current passing through the human body, the typical industry conditions, and the probability of persons being in contact with the plant. In this and other respects the AS 3007 series differs in approach from the practically evolved requirements of AS 3000, SAA Wiring Rules. It will therefore be necessary for the regulatory authorities concerned to clearly delineate the respective areas of application for the AS 3007 series and for AS 3000.

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Including Amendment No 1 to IEC 6214 which is in course of publication based on Document 71 (Central Office)35.

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CONTENTS
Page SCOPE OF PART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REFERENCED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 1. 1 4 4

WINNING, STACKING AND PRIMARY PROCESSING MACHINERY

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SPECIAL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EXEMPTIONS FROM PROTECTION AGAINST DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONTACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SELFCONTAINED POWER SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CABLE TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROL CIRCUITS AND CONTROL DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMERGENCY STOPPING AND EMERGENCY DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . PROVISION OF SUPPLY ISOLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRANSPORT CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

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SECTION 2. 9

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SPECIAL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EXEMPTIONS FROM PROTECTION AGAINST DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONTACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STOP CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMERGENCY STOPPING AND EMERGENCY DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . PROVISION FOR SUPPLY ISOLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PUMPING AND WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

7 7 7 7 7

SECTION 3. 14

SPECIAL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EXEMPTIONS FROM PROTECTION AGAINST DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONTACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECONDARY PROCESSING MACHINERY

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SPECIAL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EXEMPTIONS FROM PROTECTION AGAINST DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONTACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRIVES AND OTHER ELECTRICAL LOADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SELFCONTAINED POWER SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CABLE TYPES AND PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROL CIRCUITS AND CONTROL DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMERGENCY STOPPING AND EMERGENCY STOP CONTROLS . . . . PROVISION FOR SUPPLY ISOLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STATIC ELECTRICITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RADIOACTIVE SOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAILMOUNTED EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HAZARDS FROM INDUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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APPENDICES A B EXAMPLES OF CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR EMERGENCY DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GUIDELINES FOR LOW SIGNAL LEVEL SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 14 18

ANNEX. SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL DEVIATIONS BETWEEN THIS STANDARD AND IEC 6214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA Australian Standard for ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS SURFACE MINES AND ASSOCIATED PROCESSING PLANT PART 4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS SCOPE OF PART
This standard sets out the requirements which are specific to particular installations within the scope of AS 3007.1, together with any exemptions from the general requirements of AS 3007.2 and AS 3007.3 which apply for such installations.
NOTE: Appendix B provides guideli nes for the installati on of low signal level systems and communication systems.

REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following AS 1020 AS 1755 AS 2380 AS 3007.1 AS 3007.2 AS 3007.3 AS 3007.5 IEC 353 IEC 481 IEC 495 IEC 536 IEC 621-4 standards are referred to in this standard: The Control of Undesirable Static Electricity SAA Conveyor Safety Code Electrical Equipment for Explosive AtmospheresExplosion Protection Techniques Electrical InstallationsSurface Mines and Associated Processing Plant Part 1Scope and Definitions Electrical InstallationsSurface Mines and Associated Processing Plant Part 2General Protection Requirements Electrical InstallationsSurface Mines and Associated Processing Plant Part 3General Requirements for Equipment and Ancillaries Electrical InstallationsSurface Mines and Associated Processing Plant Part 5Operating Requirements Line Traps Coupling Devices for Power Line Carrier Systems Recommended Values for Characteristic Input and Output Quantities of Single Sideband Power Line Carrier Terminals Classification of Electrical and Electronic Equipment with regard to Protection against Electric Shock Electrical Installations for Outdoor Sites Under Heavy Conditions (Including Open-cast Mines and Quarries) Part 4: Requirements for the Installation Planning of (Single-sideband) Power Line Carrier Systems Guide to Prevention of Inadvertent Initiation of Electro-explosive Devices by Radio Frequency Radiation.

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SECTION 1. WINNING, STACKING AND PRIMARY PROCESSING MACHINERY

INTRODUCTION. This Section specifies the requirements which particularly apply to the electrical equipment of winning, stacking and primary processing machinery. The requirements of AS 3007.2 and AS 3007.3 shall apply except where specific exemptions are allowed in this Section. Where conveyor systems are incorporated as part of winning, stacking and primary processing machinery, the requirements of Section 2 shall also apply. 1 SPECIAL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EXEMPTIONS FROM PROTECTION AGAINST DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONTACT. 1.1 Off-board mobile and movable auxiliary equipment. For off-board mobile and movable auxiliary equipment (e.g. welding equipment, vulcanizing transformers) which require the provision of a protective conductor, either the protective conductor shall be visible throughout its length or one or more of the following measures shall be adopted: (a) The protective conductor shall be monitored for increase in resistance. (b) Sensitive earth leakage protection shall be provided. (c) A visible equipotential bonding conductor shall be provided between the off-board mobile or movable auxiliary equipment and the plant from which it is supplied. 1.2 Insulation monitoring device for IT systems. In IT systems, insulation monitoring devices are not required for power circuits which are supplied by a power source from within the machine, such as by a transformer having electrically isolated windings, or by a generator or storage battery. 1.3 Insulation monitoring devices for vulcanizing heating platens. In IT systems, insulation monitoring devices are not required for vulcanizing heating platens where the power circuit is supplied from a transformer having electrically isolated windings. 1.4 Electric hand tools. (No requirement at present) 1.5 Electric hand lamps. (No requirement at present) 2 DRIVES. The requirements of Clauses 2.1 and 2.2 apply to drives with a periodic or cyclic duty as well as to certain other drives with a continuous duty. 2.1 Effects on voltage levels. The effects of equipment starting and of the duty cycle on voltage levels, which may result in damage or the malfunction of equipment, shall be taken into consideration to ensure the safety of persons and equipment. 2.2 Supply systems. The effect of load fluctuations on the supply system shall be considered, taking account of any restrictions imposed by the electricity supplier. 3 EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS. 3.1 System design. The supply system shall meet the requirements of cyclic or periodic loads, motor starting, and inherent a.c. motor oscillations transient load changes. For protection requirements against direct and indirect contact, see AS 3007.2. 3.2 Overcurrent protection. Overload and shortcircuit protection for transformers, cables, etc., shall take into consideration the starting requirements and cyclic nature of the load. 3.3 Automatic reclosing or transferring. Where regeneration may delay the operation of undervoltage devices, automatic reclosing or transferring devices shall not be used in the power distribution system unless one or more of the following conditions apply: (a) Such devices have sufficient time delay to allow motor disconnection (see Clause 6.2). (b) The device is fitted with out of step protection. (c) The combination of supply system and motor design characteristics is such as to permit automatic re-energization. 3.4 System voltage. Consideration shall be given as to whether the system voltage specified is under no-load or full load conditions. 4 SELF-CONTAINED POWER SYSTEMS. 4.1 System design. The power generation systems shall meet the requirements of motor starting, regeneration, peak load, r.m.s. load and frequency stability. 4.2 Fire protection. Consideration shall be given to the need for special and/or additional fire protection due to the fuels used (see Section 11 of AS 3007.3). 4.3 Earthing. When the supply of electrical energy is self-contained within stationary, mobile, or movable items of equipment and there is no external supply, such equipment need not be connected to the general mass of the earth. 4.4 Supply to off-board equipment. When power is supplied to off-board mobile and movable equipment the requirements of Clause 1.1 shall apply. 5 CABLE TYPES. (No requirement at present) 6 CONTROL CIRCUITS AND CONTROL DEVICES. 6.1 Shock, vibration and voltage fluctuations. The effect of shock, vibration or voltage fluctuations on control devices shall be taken into consideration, ensuring that the safety of persons and equipment is not endangered by inadvertent operation of control devices (see also Clause 5 of AS 3007.3). When mechanically latched control devices are used and re-energization following loss of supply power would endanger persons or equipment, means shall be provided to automatically trip the latched control device on loss of supply power. The device shall also be tripped on operation of protective devices.

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6.2 Synchronous motor control. 6.2.1 Automatic discharge of field energy . Where synchronous motors are used, provision shall be made for automatic discharge of the field energy (i.e. field removal or suppression) upon disconnection of the motor . 6.2.2 Automatic field excitation control . Where synchronous motors are used to drive periodic or cyclic loads, an automatic field excitation control is recommended . 6.2.3 Power loss protection . Where synchronous motors are used to drive loads which may be regenerative, means shall be provided to trip the motor starting switch or incoming line switch upon loss of power supply. Frequency-sensitive devices are recommended. When automatic reclosing or transferring devices are used in the distribution system, the requirements of Clause 3.3 shall apply. 6.3 Stop controls. 6.3.1 Use of stop controls . Stop controls shall not be used for the purpose of isolation or immobilization to allow work to be carried out on parts which would otherwise be electrically energized or capable of moving, except where permitted in AS 3007.5. 6.3.2 Location of stop controls . A stop control shall be located near each start control, except for lift call controls. Additional stop controls may be provided. 6.4 Start controls. Where equipment is started manually from one or more locations, suitable audible and/or visual warning devices, together with appropriate notices, shall be provided to give advance warning of equipment starting unless one or more of the following conditions apply: (a) Personnel access to hazardous parts is limited. (b) Danger to personnel does not exist from equipment starting. (c) The hazardous parts of the equipment being started are in full and clear view from all starting locations . Where equipment is started automatically the above warning system shall be provided unless conditions (a) and/or (b) apply. For sequential starting of a localized plant group, a single warning system may be sufficient. 7 EMERGENCY STOPPING AND EMERGENCY DEVICES. 7.1 Emergency stop controls. Emergency stop controls shall be provided for all equipment which is accessible to persons and which presents a hazard to them. The emergency stop controls shall be readily accessible and located in a suitable position for safe operation under all expected emergency conditions.

The circuits of emergency stop controls shall be simple and reliable. Direct acting controls are preferred wherever practicable.
NOTE: Manually operated stop controls and conveyor pull wire stop controls may also provide the function of an emergency stop contr ol.

7.2 Emergency stopping. Effective means shall be provided for stopping the drive under emergency conditions. Consideration shall be given, not only to disconnection of supply as a means of safe stopping, but also to other suitable means, where available, such as electrical regenerative braking. 7.3 Emergency devices. Where the emergency devices are actuated remotely they shall be arranged as a series-tripping system, excepting that shunt tripping may be used providing the tripping device and its stored energy tripping supply are regularly checked or monitored and regularly maintained. Emergency devices may be arranged to operate simultaneously in a number of different circuits. A number of emergency devices may be arranged in groups; each group may operate in single or multiple circuits. Where several circuits are divided, the respective contact elements shall be connected in series, excepting that shunt tripping systems may be used provided the above-mentioned conditions are maintained. The emergency device may use remote control systems, for example, audio-frequency or time-multiplex operations, providing that at least the same protective measures as for the above devices are applied to ensure positive, and reliable operation. However, the simultaneous existence of two or more faults within the remote control system need not be expected.
NOTE: See diagrams in Appendix A for an ill ustr ation of requir ements for the arr angement of emergency devices, as outl ined in the above clause.

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8 PROVISION OF SUPPLY ISOLATION. A means of mains supply isolation shall be provided to isolate the power-circuits from the equipment or parts thereof, inclusive of control and motor circuits, excepting that separate means of isolation may be provided for control circuits, which may remain energized after disconnection of power circuits, provided special measures for the safety of persons and equipment have been implemented, including the provision of a warning notice at the mains supply isolator to indicate that it does not isolate the control circuit(s).
NOTE: See also Clause 24 of AS 3007.3, regarding provision for the locking of isolators.

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SECTION 2. TRANSPORT CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION. This Section specifies the requirements which particularly apply to the electrical equipment of transport conveyor systems. The requirements of AS 3007.2 and AS 3007.3 shall apply except where specific exemptions are allowed in this Section. 9 SPECIAL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EXEMPTIONS FROM PROTECTION AGAINST DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONTACT. 9.1 Equipotential bonding conductor and conductivity of structural parts. Where electrical equipment supplied at a voltage in excess of 50 V is mounted on a conveyor structure and the cable to the equipment does not include a protective conductor, an equipotential bonding conductor shall be provided to the electrical equipment unless the structural parts of the conveyor are mechanically fastened and/or electrically bonded together. The conductivity of the metallic structural parts of the conveyor and its fastenings shall be at least equal to that of the otherwise necessary equipotential bonding conductor. 9.2 Off-board mobile and movable auxiliary equipment. The requirements of Clause l.l shall apply. 9.3 Insulation monitoring device for IT systems. The requirements of Clause 1.2 shall apply. 9.4 Insulation monitoring devices for vulcanizing heating platens. The requirements of Clause 1.3 shall apply. 9.5 Electric hand tools. (No requirement at present) 9.6 Electric hand lamps. (No requirement at present) 10 CABLES. 10.1 General. Where cables without semi-conductive sheaths, metallic screens, or armouring are suspended from structures or frames of movable conveyors, such structures and frames shall be considered as extraneous conductive parts and shall be included as part of the whole plant in the design of the protective measures against indirect contact, i.e., by ensuring that all metallic parts are linked together. 10.2 Power supply cables. (No requirement at present) 11 STOP CONTROLS. 11.1 Use of stop controls. Stop controls shall not be used for the purpose of isolation or immobilization to allow work to be carried out on parts which would otherwise be electrically energized or capable of moving, except where permitted in AS 3007.5. 11.2 Stopping sequence. The operation of a stop control on a conveyor shall stop that conveyor and shall stop all upstream conveyors to a controlled loading point, or cause the material from all upstream conveyors to be diverted to an alternative route. On very long conveyor systems, however, the operation of a stop control within one stop zone need not stop all upstream conveyors beyond that zone, provided that the conveyor upstream of the zone is proved to be unloaded, for example by sensors. Although the stop control may be reset automatically, restarting shall be manually initiated. 11.3 Location of stop controls. Stop controls shall be provided in the locations required by AS 1755. 11.4 Pullwire stop controls. Stop controls operated by a pullwire shall be arranged so that a pull on the wire in any direction transverse to the conveyor axis will stop the controlled equipment. The stop controls shall be of a type in which the contacts are actuated by a positive mechanical action and can be reset only by a further mechanical action. 12 E M E RGE NCY S T O P P IN G A ND EMERGENCY DEVICES. The requirements of Clause 7 shall apply. 13 PROVISION FOR SUPPLY ISOLATION. The requirements of Clause 8 shall apply.

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SECTION 3. PUMPING AND WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION. This Section specifies the requirements which particularly apply to the electrical equipment of pumping and water supply systems. The requirements of AS 3007.2 and AS 3007.3 shall apply except where specific exemptions are allowed in the Section.
NOTE: There are no requir ements at present for the foll owing: (a) Pumps other than deep-well types. (b) Power supply cables (c) Control cir cuit s and control devices (d) Safety circuits and safety devices.

14.1.3 Equipotential bonding . An equipotential bonding conductor shall be installed between the main earth terminals of the supply and the well head(s), where the conductor shall be connected directly to the fixed riser. Where transformers are located at the well head, their enclosures shall be connected to this bonding conductor. The equipotential bonding conductor shall be so dimensioned that the voltage drop between any two points that may be contacted simultaneously will not exceed 50 V. That is:

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14 SPECIAL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EXEMPTIONS FROM PROTECTION AGAINST DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONTACT. 14.1 Deep-well type pumps. 14.1.1 Risers as protective conductors . Where a continuous metallic riser pipe is fitted between the motor and the well head, no protective conductor is required between the motor and the protective conductor connected directly to the fixed riser provided that all of the following conditions apply: (a) The supply cable is terminated close to the well head. (b) The conductivity of the metallic riser (stand pipe) and the connections (couplings) is at least equal to the conductivity of the protective conductor which would otherwise be necessary. (c) Persons do not have access down the well. 14.1.2 Continued operation after first earth fault. Operation may continue after the first earth fault only when all of the following conditions are met: (a) An IT system is used. (b) Persons do not have access down the well. (c) Equipotential bonding is provided in accordance with Clause 14.1.3.

where R In

= =

the resistance value between these two points, in ohms the rated current of the power fuses or, in the case of circuit-breakers, 0.2 times the releasing current for the instantaneous or short-time delay trip, in amperes a constant (a recommended value for K is 2.5).

NOTE: The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that the volt age/ti me li mits specif ied in Secti on 2 of AS 3007.2 are not exceeded in respect of indirect contact between the vari ous parts of the equipotenti al conductor.

14.1.4 Exemption from insulation monitoring device . For IT systems an insulation monitoring device (or earth fault detector) is not necessary to indicate the occurrence of the first earth fault where the prospective touch voltage does not exceed U L and the conditions of Clause 14.1.2 are fulfilled. 14.1.5 Double line to earth faults . For IT systems a device, such as one which detects a change in neutral displacement on the occurrence of the first and second earth faults, may be used to disconnect the supply on the occurrence of the second earth fault, as required by Clause 11.4(b) of AS 3007.2.

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SECTION 4. SECONDARY PROCESSING MACHINERY

INTRODUCTION. This Section specifies the requirements which particularly apply to the electrical equipment of secondary processing machinery. The requirements of AS 3007.2 and AS 3007.3 shall apply, except where specific exemptions are allowed in this Section. 15 SPECIAL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EXEMPTIONS FROM PROTECTION AGAINST DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONTACT. 15.1 Insulation monitoring device for IT systems. In IT systems, insulation monitoring devices are not required for power circuits which are supplied by a power source from within the machine, such as by a transformer having separate windings, or by a generator or storage battery. 15.2 Insulation monitoring devices for vulcanizing heating platens. In IT systems, insulation monitoring devices are not required for vulcanizing heating platens where the power circuit is supplied from a transformer having separate windings. 16 DRIVES AND OTHER ELECTRICAL LOADS. 16.1 Application of requirements. The requirements of Clauses 16.2 and 16.3 apply to drives and other electrical loads with a periodic or cyclic duty as well as to certain other drives and electrical loads with a continuous duty. 16.2 Effects on voltage levels. Voltage fluctuations due to equipment starting and/or the equipment duty cycle may cause malfunctions or damage to the electrical installation and shall be taken into account in the selection of the system. 16.3 Supply systems. The effect on the supply system of load fluctuations, power factor and harmonic currents shall be considered, taking account of any restrictions imposed by the electricity supplier. 17 EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS. 17.1 System design. The supply system shall meet the requirements of cyclic or periodic loads, motor starting, and inherent a.c. motor oscillations due to transient load changes, taking account of any restrictions imposed by the electricity supplier. 17.2 Overcurrent protection. Overload and shortcircuit protection for transformers, cables, etc., shall take into account the starting requirements and cyclic or periodic nature of the load. 17.3 Automatic reclosing or transferring. Where regeneration may delay the operation of undervoltage devices, automatic reclosing or transferring devices shall not be used in the power distribution system unless one or more of the following conditions apply: (a) The devices have sufficient time delay to allow motor disconnection (see Clause 20.4.3). (b) The device is fitted with out of step protection. (c) The combination of supply system and motor design characteristics is such as to permit automatic re-energization. 17.4 Supply voltage. Where large variations in load can occur, it may be necessary to regulate the supply voltage to the installation. Consideration shall be given as to whether the voltage specified is under no load or full load conditions. 18 SELF-CONTAINED POWER SYSTEMS. 18.1 System design. The power generation systems shall meet the requirements of motor starting, regeneration, peak load, r.m.s. load and frequency stability. 18.2 Fire protection. Consideration shall be given to the need for special and/or additional fire protection due to the fuels used (see Section 11 of AS 3007.3). 18.3 Earthing. When the supply of electrical energy is self-contained within stationary, mobile, or movable items of equipment and there is no external supply, such equipment need not be connected to the general mass of the earth. 19 CABLE TYPES AND PROTECTION. Cables shall be installed and terminated in such a manner that they are protected from damage resulting from corona or from physical and environmental conditions. Where installed in areas prone to corrosive atmospheres, steam, extreme heat, ultraviolet radiation, material build-up, etc., additional protection may be necessary. Where cables are exposed to physical damage, they shall be protected by enclosures, armouring or other suitable means. 20 CONTROL CIRCUITS AND CONTROL DEVICES. 20.1 Stop controls. 20.1.1 Location of stop controls . A stop control shall be located near each start control, except for lift call controls. Additional stop controls may be provided. 20.1.2 Stopping sequence . The operation of a stop control for a piece of equipment shall stop that equipment and shall (a) stop all upstream equipment to a controlled loading point, or cause the material from all upstream equipment to be diverted to an alternative route; and where required (b) initiate braking to stop the equipment in a safe time; and (c) prevent run back. 20.2 Start controls. Where equipment is started manually from one or more locations, suitable audible and/or visual warning devices, together with appropriate notices, shall be provided to give advance warning of equipment starting unless one or more of the following conditions apply: (a) Personnel access to hazardous parts is limited. (b) Danger to personnel does not exist from equipment starting. (c) The hazardous parts of the equipment being started are in full and clear view from all starting locations.

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Where equipment is started automatically, the above warning system shall be provided unless conditions (a) and/or (b) apply. For sequential starting of a localized plant group, a single warning system may be sufficient. 20.3 Shock, vibration and voltage fluctuations. The effect of shock, vibration and voltage fluctuations on control devices shall be taken into consideration, ensuring that the safety of personnel and equipment is not endangered by inadvertent operation of control devices (see also Clause 5 of AS 3007.3). When mechanically latched control devices are used and re-energization following loss of supply power would endanger personnel or equipment, means shall be provided to automatically trip the latched control device on loss of supply power. The device shall also be tripped on operation of protective devices. 20.4 Synchronous motor control. 20.4.1 Automatic discharge of field energy . Where synchronous motors are used provision shall be made for automatic discharge of the field energy (i.e. field removal or suppression) upon disconnection of the motor . 20.4.2 Automatic field excitation control . Where synchronous motors are used to drive periodic or cyclic loads, an automatic field excitation control is recommended. 20.4.3 Power loss protection . Where synchronous motors are used to drive loads which may be regenerative, means shall be provided to trip the motor starter switch or incoming line switch upon loss of power supply. Frequency sensitive devices are recommended. When automatic reclosing or transferring devices are used in the distribution system, the requirements of Clause 17.3 shall apply. 21 E M E RG E N C Y S T O P P I N G A N D EMERGENCY STOP CONTROLS. 21.1 Emergency stopping. Effective means shall be provided for stopping drives under emergency conditions. Consideration shall be given, not only to disconnection of supply as the primary means of safe stopping, but also to other effective means where available, such as electrical regenerative braking. 21.2 Emergency stop controls. Emergency stop controls shall be provided for all equipment which is accessible to persons and which presents a hazard to them. The emergency stop controls shall be readily accessible and located in a suitable position for safe operation under all expected emergency conditions. The circuits of emergency stop controls shall be simple and reliable. Direct acting controls are preferred wherever practicable.
NOTE: Manuall y operated stop controls and conveyor pull wire stop controls may also provide the function of an emergency stop contr ol.

provided special measures for the safety of personnel and equipment have been implemented.
NOTE: See also Clause 24 of AS 3007.3 regarding provision for the locking of isolators.

23 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Where explosive gas atmospheres exist, electrical equipment shall comply with the relevant standards in the AS 2380 series. It should be recognized that certain fine dust particles in air can form an explosive atmosphere. In such cases precautions shall be taken to prevent the formation of explosive concentrations or, alternatively, equipment used in the area concerned shall be of a type which will not give rise to risk of ignition. 24 STATIC ELECTRICITY. 24.1 General. For the purpose of this clause, generation of static electricity is taken to mean the separation of electric charges into equal quantities of opposite polarity by disunion or relative movement between contacting surfaces of two substances having a different physical and/or chemical structure at the contacting surfaces. The substances may be both solids, both liquids, or one solid and one liquid. No static is generated by disunion or relative movement between gas and solids or gas and liquids, except where the gas contains entrained substances.
NOTE: See AS 1020 for further information on the contr ol of static electr icit y.

22 PROVISION FOR SUPPLY ISOLATION. A means of mains supply isolation shall be provided to isolate the power-circuits from the equipment or parts thereof, inclusive of control and motor circuits, excepting that separate means of isolation may be provided for control circuits (which may remain energized after disconnection of power circuits)

24.2 Common sources of generation. Common sources of generation of static electricity include the following: (a) Pulverized materials passing through chutes or pneumatic conveyors. (b) Low conductivity liquids, e.g. liquid hydrocarbons flowing at high velocity through pipes and associated equipment. (c) Steam, air or gas containing particulate matter flowing from any opening in a pipe or hose. (d) Non-conductive drive belts or conveyor belts in motion. (e) Moving vehicles. 24.3 Fire and explosion dangers. The generation or presence of static electricity does not necessarily create a danger of fire or explosion, but will initiate it only when all the following four conditions are fulfilled: (a) An effective means of static electricity generation. (b) A means of accumulating the separated charges and attaining sufficient potential difference between them. (c) A static discharge having sufficient energy for ignition . (d) The static discharge occurring in or on a flammable or explosive substance. 24.4 Removal of fire and explosion dangers. Measures for removing fire or explosion hazards may include one or more of the following:

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(a) Eliminate any source of generation of static electricity from localities where flammable or explosive substances are present or are likely to be present. Machinery which produces static electricity should not be used in these localities, e.g. use direct coupled gear drives rather than belt drives. (b) Provide means for adequate dissipation and prevention of accumulation of static electricity, thereby ensuring that static discharges do not occur, e.g. use of discharge pickups. (c) Ensure that there are no flammable or explosive substances in areas where static discharges are likely to occur. 25 ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATORS. Where electrostatic precipitators and separators operating at high voltage are used, precautions shall be taken such as coded locks and interlocking, to prevent access of personnel to high-voltage areas having sufficient energy to create a hazard for personnel. 26 RADIOACTIVE SOURCES. Where radioactive sources are used for applications such as slurry density measurements, bin-level detection or belt weighers, means shall be provided to

(a) effectively isolate the source, e.g. by the use of mechanical locks and shutters; (b) prevent persons from gaining access to the useful beam; and (c) either restrict the radiation level external to the source enclosure to not more than the accepted safe level for persons, or control the access of persons to prevent exposure to dangerous dosages of radiation. 27 RAIL-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT. High dust levels and corrosive atmospheres may cause problems due to poor electrical conductivity between wheels and rails. Special precautions shall be taken to ensure that protective conductor paths remain effective under these conditions. 28 HAZARDS FROM INDUCTION. Consideration shall be given to the possibility of hazards arising from induction from installations involving extremely high currents such as may exist with pot lines and arc furnaces. This applies particularly to the installation of cables in the vicinity of such equipment.

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APPENDIX A

EXAMPLES OF CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR EMERGENCY DEVICES

(to illustrate the requirements of Clause 7.3)

Fig. A1.

AR RA NG EM EN TOF EMERGEN CY DEV ICES FOR SER IES TRIPP ING

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Fig. A2. ARR AN GE ME NT OF EMERGEN CY DEV ICES IN A NUMBE R OF DIFFER EN T CIRCU ITS WITH SE RIES TRIPP ING

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AR RA NG EM EN TOF EMERGEN CY DEV ICES IN A NU MBER OF DIFFER EN T CIRCU ITS WITH SH UN T TRIPPING

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APPENDIX B

GUIDELINES FOR LOW SIGNAL LEVEL SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION. The purpose of this Appendix is to set out guiding principles for low signal level systems (for transmitting measured values, control data, control instructions, etc.) and communication systems (for transmitting speech, sounds, pictures, characters, etc.) in order to protect persons and property against (a) the transfer of unsafe voltages from power systems or other circuits; and (b) malfunctions due to interference originating either from within the system or from an external influence such as nearby overhead lines, radio transmitters or heavy electrical equipment. It applies to the installation of low signal level systems and communication systems in the locations covered by AS 3007.1. These systems should comply with the relevant requirements of AS 3007.2 and AS 3007.3.
NOTE: This Appendix does not apply to rail way signall ing systems.

B1 ASSESSMENT OF GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS. An assessment should be made of the following characteristics of the installation: (a) Means of transmission, for example, cable, power line carrier, radio or optical systems. (b) Signal type, e.g. analogue or digital. (c) Interference to signal transmission by power supplies (e.g. harmonics, voltage transients), other circuits, lightning, radio signals, etc. (d) Interference by indirect transfer of voltage, e.g. inductive (electromagnetic), capacitive (electrostatic), resistive (ohmic), galvanic (electrolytic). (e) Interference by direct transfer of voltage from power systems. (f) Interference from fault current in the earthing system influencing the reference potential. (g) Power supply for the low signal level system and communication system, including regulation of voltage, current and frequency, effects of fault current, effects of harmonics, maintenance of potential reference for the system, effects of loss of power. These characteristics should be taken into account in the choice of methods of protection to ensure safety of persons and to avoid malfunction of equipment. B2 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AGAINST THE TRANSFER OF UNSAFE VOLTAGES. B2.1 Causes of voltage transfer. Unsafe voltages may be transferred to low signal level systems and communication systems by (a) direct transfer of voltages due to insulation failure, mechanical damage, accidental contact, leakage between adjacent terminals, failure of equipment, etc.; and (b) indirect transfer of voltages resulting from inductive and capacitive coupling with other circuits. B2.2 Measures for protecting persons against direct transfer of unsafe voltages. One or more of the measures described in Items (a) to (k) below shall be adopted, or other measures providing equivalent protection. Not all of the measures listed are effective for all types of TN, TT and IT systems described in Clause 8 of AS 3007.2. (a) Use of safety extra-low voltage for the power system.
NOTE: See IEC 536 for a defi niti on of the term safety extr a-low volt age.

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(b) Use of cables in the power system with metallic screens and/or armouring (see Clauses 29 and 33 of AS 3007.3). (c) Use of cables in the power system with semi-conducting layers (see Clause 32 of AS 3007.3). (d) Use of cables in the power system with double insulation or reinforced insulation.
NOTE: See IEC 536 for defi niti ons of the terms double insulati on and r einforced insulation.

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(e) Inclusion of all exposed conductive parts of the low signal level system or communication system which may become live in the event of a fault in the power system, in the protective measures against indirect contact of the power system. (f) Application of conductive shielding between conductors of the low signal level system or communication system and conductors of other circuits. The shielding should be connected to a protective conductor and sized in accordance with the prospective fault current. (g) Use of isolating transformers or optical isolators to terminate the conductors of low signal level systems or communication systems for the purpose of providing isolation from other circuits. (h) Installation of cables of low signal level systems or communication systems physically separate throughout their entire length from other cables, with or without the use of barriers. Terminals should be grouped physically separate from terminals of other systems and, if necessary, provided with barriers, shrouds, etc. (j) Use of cables provided with either armouring and/or double insulation or reinforced insulation for the circuits of low signal level systems and communication systems.
NOTE: See IEC 536 for defi niti ons of the terms double insulati on and r einforced insulation.

(k) Use of fuses and/or overvoltage protection equipment for each conductor of low signal level systems or communication systems. (l) Use of Class II equipment for low signal level systems or communication systems.
NOTE: Class II equipment is equipment in which protection against electr ic shock does not rely on basic insulati on only, but in which additi onal safety precautions such as double insulati on or reinforced insulati on are provided, there being no provision for protecti ve earthing or reli ance upon install ation condit ions.

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B2.3 Measures for protecting persons against indirect transfer of unsafe voltages. One or more of the following measures should be adopted, or other measures providing equivalent protection: (a) Use of isolating transformers or optical isolators to terminate the conductors of low signal level systems or communication systems for the purpose of providing isolation from other circuits. (b) Use of fuses and/or overvoltage protection equipment for each conductor of the low signal level system or communication system. The above measures need not be taken if it is determined by calculation or measurement that the magnitude and the characteristics of the transferred voltage will not present a hazard. Values are under consideration. B3 PROTECTION OF LOW SIGNAL LEVEL SYSTEMS AGAINST MALFUNCTION DUE TO INTERFERENCE. B3.1 Basic principle. Where electrical interference can cause malfunctioning and can result in a condition dangerous to persons, or property, measures should be taken to reduce the effect of the interference to an acceptable level. Examples of the measures which can be taken are given in Clause B3.2. A combination of these measures may be required. B3.2 Protection measures. B3.2.1 Design features . Design features which may be incorporated in the equipment to reduce its susceptibility to interference include the following: (a) Common mode rejection. (b) Propagation delay methods at input interface. (c) Majority logic. (d) Feedback supervision. (e) Cross-monitoring techniques. (f) Circuit isolation (for example optical isolators, isolating transformers). (g) Coding of signals, parity checks, etc. (h) Overvoltage protection equipment. (j) Use of Class II equipment.
NOTE: Class II equipment is equipment in which protecti on gainst electri c shock does not rely on basic insulati on only, but in which addit ional safety precautions such as double insulati on or reinforced insulation are provided, there being no provision for protecti ve eart hing or reli ance upon install ation conditi ons.

(k) Use of cables with double insulation or reinforced insulation.

NOTE: See IEC 536 for defi niti ons of the terms double insulati on and reinforced insulati on.

B3.2.2 Other measures . Other measures which may be taken to minimize the effects of interfere include the following: (a) Screening against capacitive (electrostatic) interference.

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(b) Shielding against inductive (electromagnetic) interference. (c) Physical separation of cables. (d) Segregation of circuits. (e) Physical isolation of sensitive components. (f) Suppression of interference at source, e.g. of harmonics, voltage transients. (g) Use of higher signal levels or signal amplification. (h) Use of line fuses. B3.3 Transmission by cable. B3.3.1 Screening against capacitive (electrostatic) interference . Screening of cables by means of conductive materials may be employed to eliminate or minimize capacitive interference. The screening should extend over the length of the cable and should be taken as close as practicable to the cable terminations. The screen should be insulated from earth along its entire length and left unearthed or connected directly at one location only with the lowest practicable impedance to the low signal level system common earthing point or zero potential common reference point. Cable armouring, conduit or cable tray, if constructed of materials having good electrical conductivity and installed as described above, can provide a measure of screening from capacitive interference, but will be less effective than the use of cables incorporating screens designed specifically for the purpose. The connection of spare cores in a cable to earth or to the common reference potential at the receiving end will also afford a limited measure of screening against capacitive interference provided the spare cores are connected as described above for a cable screen. Extremely sensitive low signal level systems may require the use of cables incorporating screening for each signal circuit pair in addition to the overall screening of the cable. B3.3.2 Shielding against inductive (electromagnetic) interference . Interference arising from inductive coupling may be minimized by keeping the area enveloped by the circuit as small as possible, for example, when signal-carrying conductors run alongside the conductor serving as the common return or reference potential conductor. The most effective shielding against inductive interference is achieved by twisting a conductor serving as the common reference potential with each signal-carrying conductor in a multi-core twisted pair cable. This measure minimizes inductive interference from other cables and from other conductors incorporated in the cable. Shielding of cables by means of ferrous materials (e.g. steel conduits, steel cable trays, steel cable armouring) may be employed to minimise electromagnetic coupling with other cables. The effectiveness of the shielding will generally be reduced where bonded to adjacent earthed metallic parts, or where it is impracticable to maintain the insulation of the shielding over its entire length. The effectiveness of cable trays and cable armouring as shielding depends on the construction and method of earthing. Generally, cable tray and armouring is significantly less effective than steel conduit enveloping the entire cable. Conduits and cable trays should be solidly connected and bonded, where necessary, to bridge any discontinuities in order to maintain electrical continuity throughout their entire length . B3.3.3 Physical separation from power cables and equipment . Where cables of low signal level systems are run in parallel with power cables (or busbar systems), or in close proximity to equipment producing external variable magnetic fields, it may be necessary to separate the signal cables from the power cables with or without metallic barriers or equipment to minimize interference. This applies particularly where the signal cables are not screened in accordance with Clause B3.3.1 or shielded in accordance with Clause B3.3.2. The question of whether separation is required and the degree of separation which might be necessary will depend on factors such as the type of cables used (both signal and power cables); the signal level employed, the distance over which the signal cable are run in parallel with the power cables, and the maximum expected current in the power cables (e.g. motor starting current, power cable fault current). B3.3.4 Segregation of circuits. Circuits having widely different current or voltage levels should be run in separate cables or cable looms, particularly if none of the measures described in Clauses B3.3.1, B3.3.2 and B3.3.3 are taken. B3.4 Transmission by power line carrier. Attention is drawn to the following IEC publications relating to power line carrier systems: IEC 353, IEC 481, IEC 495 and IEC 663.

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B3.5 Transmission by radio. B3.5.1 Safety precautions relating to the use of radio . Precautions should be taken to prevent accidental ignition of detonators. See AS 3007.5.
NOTE: Guidance on the prevention of inadvert ent initi ation of electr o-explosive devices by radio fr equency radiation is provided in BS 6657.

B3.5.2 Physical isolation of sensitive elements . Equipment of low signal level systems may be enclosed separately from power equipment (e.g. transformers, switchgear, etc.) in enclosures constructed of ferrous material (e.g. steel cabinets, cubicles), so as to provide effective shielding from likely sources of interference. B3.6 Transmission by optical means. (No requirement at present)

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ANNEX

SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL DEVIATIONS BETWEEN THIS STANDARD AND IEC 621-4

General. Throughout the text, reference is made to appropriate Australian standards in lieu of IEC publications. Introduction. Cross-reference is made to Section 2 of this standard for the requirements which will apply where conveyor systems are incorporated as part of winning, stacking and primary processing machinery. Clause 1. Clause 1.1 of IEC 621-4 has been omitted as the committee is of the view that, in general, structural parts should not be used as a protective conductor. Clause 1.1. Sensitive earth leakage protection is permitted as an alternative to the protective measures specified in Clause 1.2 of IEC 621-4. Clause 3.4. The text has been amended to correspond with a later TC 71 document in order to remove the contractual nature of the clause existing in IEC 621-4. Clause 6.2.1. The text has been amended to correspond with a later TC 71 document. Requirement specified in terms of discharge of field energy instead of field removal. Clause 6.3. The text previously in Clause 6.3.2 of IEC 621-4 has been relocated within Clause 7.1 as it was considered relevant to emergency stop controls, but it has been amended as agreed for a later TC 71 document. Clause 6.3.4 of IEC 621-4 has been transferred to a new Clause 11.4 in Section 2 of this standard as the requirements relate to conveyor systems which are dealt with in Section 2. The requirements of Section 2 are called up by the cross-reference which is included in the introduction to Section 1 of this standard. Clause 6.4. Clauses 6.4 and 6.5 of IEC 621-4 have been replaced by comparable text which has been developed for a later TC 71 document. Clause 7.1. A new clause has been added as agreed for a later TC 71 document. Clause 7.2. This corresponds to Clause 7.1 of IEC 621-4 but the text has been revised in a form adopted for a later TC 71 document. Clause 7.3. This corresponds to Clause 7.2 of IEC 621-4. However, regular checking of the tripping device and its stored energy tripping supply is permitted as an alternative to monitoring. Clause 8. A requirement for the provision of a warning notice at the mains supply isolator has been added. Clause 9. Clause 9.1 of IEC 621-4 has been deleted for the reasons outlined in earlier remarks concerning Clause 1. Clause 11.2. The requirements of Items (b) and (c) of Clause 11.2 of IEC 621-4 have been deleted.
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Clause 11.3. Reference has been made to AS 1755 for the locations of stop controls in lieu of the requirements existing in IEC 621-4. Clause 11.4. See above remarks to Clause 6.3. Clauses 12 and 13. The requirements of Clauses 7 and 8 in Section 1 of this standard have been called up as being also applicable to transport conveyor systems. Clause 14.1.4. The conditions applying to the exemption given in this clause have been more clearly specified. Clause 15. Clause 15.1 of IEC 621-4 has been omitted because the committee is of the view that, in general, structural parts should not be used as a protective conductor. Clause 15.2 of IEC 621-4 has also been omitted as the concept of off-board is not considered applicable to secondary processing machinery and, in any event, the specified requirements which derive from those specified for winning, stacking and primary processing machinery (see Clause 1.1 of this standard) were considered unduly onerous. Clause 18. Clause 15.4 of IEC 621-4 has been omitted since provisions relating to supply to off-board equipment were not considered applicable for secondary processing machinery.

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Clause 20.4.1. The words i.e. field removal or suppression have been added to explain the phrase discharge of the field energy. Clause 24.1. A Note has been added referring to AS 1020 for further information on the control of static electricity. Appendix B Introduction. Different examples are given in (b). Clause B2.2. Items (a) to (l) are redesignations of Clauses B2.2.1 to B2.2.11 respectively of IEC 621-4. The clauses of IEC 621-3 which are cited in Clauses B2.2.2 and B2.2.3 of IEC 621-4 are incorrect and appropriate clauses in the corresponding Australian standard (AS 3007.3) have been referenced in items (b) and (c) of Clause B2.2 of this standard. A Note has been added to item (l) in explanation of the term Class II equipment. Clause B3.2.1. A Note has been added to item (j) in explanation of the term Class II equipment. Clause B3.5.1. A Note has been added referring to a relevant British Standard.

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