1、raising standards worldwideNO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWBSI Standards PublicationBS EN 16256-5:2012Pyrotechnic articles Theatrical pyrotechnic articlesPart 5: Test methodsBS EN 16256-5:2012 BRITISH STANDARDNational forewordThis British Standard is the UK impl
2、ementation of EN 16256-5:2012. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted toTechnical Committee CII/47, Pyrotechnic articles.A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.This publication does not purport to include all the necessary pro
3、visions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. The British Standards Institution 2013. Published by BSI Standards Limited 2013.ISBN 978 0 580 74213 2 ICS 71.100.30 Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunityfrom legal obligations.This British Standard was pub
4、lished under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 28 February 2013.Amendments issued since publicationDate Text affectedBS EN 16256-5:2012EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM EN 16256-5 December 2012 ICS 71.100.30 English Version Pyrotechnic articles - Theatri
5、cal pyrotechnic articles - Part 5: Test methods Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques destins au thtre - Partie 5: Mthodes dessai Pyrotechnische Gegenstnde - Pyrotechnische Gegenstnde fr Bhne und Theater - Teil 5: PrfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 November 2012.
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10、B-1000 Brussels 2012 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 16256-5:2012: EBS EN 16256-5:2012EN 16256-5:2012 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword 4 1 Scope 5 2 Normative references 5 3 Terms and definitions .5 4 Test environment .
11、5 4.1 General 5 4.2 Indoor 5 4.3 Outdoor .5 5 Apparatus .6 5.1 General 6 5.2 Timing device .6 5.3 Calliper 6 5.4 Ruler 6 5.5 Measuring tape .6 5.6 Wind speed meter 6 5.7 Masses including clamping device 6 5.8 Balance .6 5.9 Abrasive sheet .6 5.10 Temperature chamber .6 5.11 Clamping device 7 5.12 De
12、vices for measuring of Effect-, Rising/Bursting-, Drop Height .7 5.13 Sound level meter 7 5.14 Shock apparatus 7 5.15 Goniometer .7 5.16 Frame 7 5.17 Ignition source .8 5.18 Transparent type size sheet .8 5.19 Striking surface 8 5.20 Burning time measurement mould device .8 6 Test methods 8 6.1 Cons
13、truction and stability 9 6.2 Design Verification 10 6.3 Angle of ascent, effect-, rising/bursting-, drop height 11 6.4 Measurement of sound pressure level . 11 6.5 Timing measurement 12 BS EN 16256-5:2012EN 16256-5:2012 (E) 3 6.6 Measuring of labelling . 13 6.7 Extinguishing of flames 13 6.8 Burning
14、 rate of composition 13 6.9 Projected Debris 13 6.10 Incandescent matter 13 6.11 Visual and Audible Inspections . 14 6.12 Mechanical conditioning . 14 6.13 Thermal conditioning 14 6.14 Striking surface test 15 6.15 Function test 15 6.16 Determination of tube angle . 15 Annex A (informative) Mechanic
15、al Conditioning (Shock Apparatus) 17 Annex B (informative) Calculation methods for the angle of ascent, effect-, rising/bursting-, drop height 20 Annex C (informative) Calculation method for minimum safety distance 24 Annex D (informative) Overview of essential safety requirements and corresponding
16、clauses of all parts of this European Standard . 25 Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles 26 Bibliography 27 BS EN 16256-5:2012EN 16256-5:2012 (E) 4 Foreword Th
17、is document (EN 16256-5:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 212 “Pyrotechnic articles”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by J
18、une 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2013. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN and/or CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent ri
19、ghts. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
20、This European Standard is one of the series of standards as listed below: EN 16256-1, Pyrotechnic articles Theatrical pyrotechnic articles Part 1: Terminology EN 16256-2, Pyrotechnic articles Theatrical pyrotechnic articles Part 2: Categories of theatrical pyrotechnic articles EN 16256-3, Pyrotechni
21、c articles Theatrical pyrotechnic articles Part 3: Requirements for construction and performance EN 16256-4, Pyrotechnic articles Theatrical pyrotechnic articles Part 4: Minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use EN 16256-5, Pyrotechnic articles Theatrical pyrotechnic articles Part 5: T
22、est methods CEN/TC 212 has also developed European Standards for: Pyrotechnic articles Fireworks Categories 1, 2 and 3 Pyrotechnic articles Fireworks, Category 4 Pyrotechnic articles Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles Pyrotechnic articles Other pyrotechnic articles According to the CEN/CENELEC Intern
23、al Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ire
24、land, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. BS EN 16256-5:2012EN 16256-5:2012 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies test methods. It is applicable to theatri
25、cal pyrotechnic articles of the generic types defined in EN 16256-1:2012, Clause 3. NOTE In this document “Theatrical Pyrotechnic Articles“ are referred to as “articles“. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispen
26、sable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 16256-1:2012, Pyrotechnic articles Theatrical pyrotechnic articles Part 1: Terminology EN 16256-3:2012, Pyrote
27、chnic articles Theatrical pyrotechnic articles Part 3: Requirements for construction and performance EN 61672-1, Electroacoustics Sound level meters Part 1: Specifications (IEC 61672-1) EN ISO 13385-1, Geometrical product specifications (GPS) Dimensional measuring equipment Part 1: Callipers; Design
28、 and metrological characteristics (ISO 13385-1) ISO 6344-3, Coated abrasives Grain size analysis Part 3: Determination of grain size distribution of microgrits P240 to P2500 ISO 21948, Coated abrasives Plain sheets 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions
29、given in EN 16256-1:2012 apply.4 Test environment 4.1 General The test area shall be unobstructed and suitable for the accurate measurement of the required parameters. The test sample should be placed in the centre of the test area, as shown in the labelled instruction the manufacturers supplied or
30、recommended equipment shall be used. 4.2 Indoor The test area shall be indoors. The function test for articles for indoor use may be carried out outdoors: see 6.15.2. The test area shall be in an enclosed space, which is capable of limiting the movement of air. A means of extracting fumes shall be p
31、rovided. 4.3 Outdoor The test area shall be an outdoor site. If applicable, provisions shall be made at the centre of the test area for partially burying into the ground. If applicable, insert support pole in the centre of the test area. The measurement of the windspeed (5.6) shall be started before
32、 starting the function test and continue BS EN 16256-5:2012EN 16256-5:2012 (E) 6 through the function test. A means of measuring the wind speed at a height of 1,5 m above the ground shall be provided. No performance testing shall be carried out if the wind speed exceeds 5,0 m/s. The test area shall
33、be a clean, flat, horizontal, non-flammable and sound reflecting surface (for example concrete). For exceptions regarding the sound pressure level see 6.4. 5 Apparatus 5.1 General The described apparatuses are only examples: any equivalent apparatus with the same accuracy or better may be used. 5.2
34、Timing device 5.2.1 Timing device, capable of being read to the nearest 0,1 s. 5.2.2 Timing device, capable of being read to the nearest 1 min. 5.3 Calliper Calliper, flat faced vernier calliper reading to 0,1 mm, conforming to EN ISO 13385-1. 5.4 Ruler Ruler, reading to 1,0 mm. 5.5 Measuring tape M
35、easuring tape, reading to 10 mm. 5.6 Wind speed meter The wind speed meter shall be capable of measuring with an accuracy of at least 0,5 m/s. 5.7 Masses including clamping device 5.7.1 100 g 1,0 g total mass 5.7.2 500 g 1,0 g total mass 5.8 Balance 5.8.1 Balance, reading to 0,1 g 5.8.2 Balance, rea
36、ding to 0,01 g 5.9 Abrasive sheet Abrasive sheet at least 93 mm x 230 mm, conforming to ISO 21948, grit P240 measured in accordance with ISO 6344-3. 5.10 Temperature chamber 5.10.1 Up to (75 2,5) C BS EN 16256-5:2012EN 16256-5:2012 (E) 7 5.10.2 Up to (50 2,5) C 5.11 Clamping device Means of clamping
37、 to hold masses. 5.12 Devices for measuring of Effect-, Rising/Bursting-, Drop Height Universal surveying instruments (USI) for measuring horizontal and vertical angles (e. g. Theodolites, electronic spirit levels or video systems). 5.13 Sound level meter Sound level meter in accordance to class 1 o
38、f EN 61672-1 with free-field microphone. 5.14 Shock apparatus The apparatus shall provide a deceleration of 10050490+m/ s (when measured at the centre of an unloaded platform) and the shock impulse duration (time elapsed from the starting of the machines deceleration to the time in which the deceler
39、ation reaches its maximum value during each first shock pulse) shall be 2 ms 1 ms working at a frequency of 1 Hz 0,1 Hz. An example of an apparatus is shown in Annex A. 5.15 Goniometer Goniometer, reading to 1 5.16 Frame The frame should retain the test article consistently. To gauge the length of t
40、he handles, a clearly marked line should be marked at distances of 75 mm from the handle end of the frame. An example for determining the length of handles during the Batch Test is given in Figure 1. BS EN 16256-5:2012EN 16256-5:2012 (E) 8 Dimensions in millimeters Key 1 frame 2 article Figure 1 Exa
41、mple for determining length of handles (Batch test) 5.17 Ignition source Ignition source, capable of producing a small flame or of smouldering. 5.18 Transparent type size sheet Transparent sheet with the characters shown in Figure 2 printed on it in 2,1 mm text. The height of text determined by heig
42、ht of capital X in each case. Figure 2 Type sizes of print 5.19 Striking surface The primary pack is supplied with a striking surface for safety matches, resistant enough for the ignition of the content of one primary pack which is submitted to test. 5.20 Burning time measurement mould device The te
43、st apparatus should be in accordance with Figure 33.2.1.4.1 of the “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Manual of Tests and Criteria“ (see 1). Fill the apparatus in accordance with the description given in sub-clause 33.2.1.4.3.2.1 of the “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerou
44、s Goods Manual of Tests and Criteria“ (see 1), measure the burning time and calculate the burning rate by dividing the length in cm by the time in s. 6 Test methods NOTE These methods are only examples. Any equivalent method with the same sensitivity and the same accuracy or better can be used. BS E
45、N 16256-5:2012EN 16256-5:2012 (E) 9 6.1 Construction and stability 6.1.1 Length of handle 6.1.1.1 Apparatus Calliper (5.3); Ruler (5.4); Frame (5.16). 6.1.1.2 Procedure 6.1.1.2.1 Theatrical pyrotechnic with visible handle For type test measure and record the length of the uncoated end using the call
46、iper (5.3) if the length of the handle is smaller than or equal to 75 mm or using the ruler (5.4) if the length exceeds 75 mm. For batch test measure the length of the uncoated end by using the calliper (5.3), the ruler (5.4) or the frame (5.16) to determine the length of the uncoated end and record
47、 if the length of uncoated end is within the requirements. If using the frame (5.16) place the articles with the handle in the frame and record the number of articles that have uncoated ends less than the required length. 6.1.1.2.2 Hand-held fountain without a separate handle Carry out using the art
48、icles that are used for determination of the net explosive content. Cut open the marked end of the articles case. Using calliper (5.3), measure and record the length of the articles case which is not filled with pyrotechnic composition to the nearest 1,0 mm. 6.1.2 Attachment of separate handle 6.1.2
49、.1 Apparatus Timing device (see 5.2.1); Weight (5.7.2). 6.1.2.2 Procedure Secure the article in such a position that the handle is pointing vertically downwards. Securely attach the 500 g mass (5.7.2) to the handle. Using the timing device (5.2.1), determine and record the time until the handle becomes detached. If this time is longer than 10 s, stop the test and record that the time was greater than 10 s. 6.1.3 Length of item 6.1.3.1 Apparatus Ruler (see 5.4
