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AS/NZS 4871.6:2007

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Electrical equipment for coal mines, for use underground Diesel powered machinery and ancillary equipment

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Superseded date

30-06-2017

Superseded by

AS/NZS 4871.6:2013

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-05-2007

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1 - AS/NZS 4871.6:2007 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR COAL MINES, FOR USE UNDERGROUND - DIESEL POWERED MACHINERY AND ANCILLARY...
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.4.1 Active conductor
7 - 1.4.2 Cable
7 - 1.4.3 Cable core
7 - 1.4.4 Explosion-protected diesel engine system
7 - 1.4.5 Explosion-protected vehicle
7 - 1.4.6 Extra-low voltage
7 - 1.4.7 Fire-protected vehicle
8 - 1.4.8 Live parts
8 - 1.4.9 Machine
8 - 1.4.10 Protection point
8 - 1.4.11 Overcurrent protective device
8 - 1.4.12 Statutory authority
8 - 1.4.13 Testing authority
9 - SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
9 - 2.1 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
9 - 2.1.1 Engineering practice
9 - 2.1.2 Fixings, fastenings and supports
9 - 2.1.3 General protection against damage
9 - 2.1.4 Temperature rating
10 - 2.1.5 Protection of live parts
10 - 2.1.6 Ingress protection
10 - 2.1.7 Mechanical protection of cables, conductors and wiring looms
11 - 2.1.8 Integrity of wiring systems
11 - 2.1.9 Unused equipment and cables
11 - 2.1.10 Manuals and circuit diagrams
11 - 2.1.11 Labelling
12 - 2.2 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT, CONTROL AND PROTECTION
12 - 2.2.1 General considerations
12 - 2.2.2 Circuits not protected
12 - 2.2.3 Size and type of cable and conductors
13 - 2.2.4 Current rating of control devices
13 - 2.2.5 Protective devices
13 - 2.2.6 Location of protective devices
13 - 2.2.7 Control of circuits
14 - 2.2.8 Protection of circuits
14 - 2.2.9 Specific cables
14 - 2.2.10 Safety systems
14 - 2.2.11 Accessories
14 - 2.3 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
14 - 2.3.1 Safety critical circuits
14 - 2.3.2 Jump-start facilities
14 - 2.3.3 Electrical power outlets
14 - 2.3.4 Alternators
15 - 2.3.5 Tapping of batteries
15 - 2.3.6 Articulated vehicles
15 - 2.3.7 Lighting circuits
15 - 2.3.8 Batteries
15 - 2.3.9 Starting circuits
15 - 2.3.10 Location of relays and switches
16 - 2.3.11 Engine shutdown in an emergency
16 - 2.3.12 Speed limitation
16 - 2.3.13 Connections to the machine frame
16 - 2.3.14 Connections to common terminal
16 - 2.3.15 Methane monitoring
17 - 2.3.16 Safety interlock system
18 - SECTION 3 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS
18 - 3.1 GENERAL
18 - 3.2 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
18 - 3.2.1 Explosion-protection
18 - 3.2.2 Methane monitoring
18 - 3.2.3 Electrical protection
19 - 3.2.4 Segregation of wiring systems
19 - 3.3 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT, CONTROL AND PROTECTION
19 - 3.3.1 Size and type of cable and conductors

Specifies requirements for the design, construction and testing of diesel powered machinery and ancillary equipment for use in underground coal mines. It does not specify general requirements of electrical equipment for underground coal mines, which are dealt with in Part 1 of this Series.

Committee
EL-023
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 8239 6
Pages
14
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard specifies minimum requirements for the design, installation, maintenance and servicing of electrical systems of diesel powered machinery for use in underground coal mines. It relates to electrical systems operated at extra-low voltage.The Standard generally applies to machinery and ancillary equipment incorporating internal combustion engines for motive power or other purposes. Where intended for use in hazardous areas, additional requirements are specified.

First published as AS/NZS 4871.6:2007.

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