GB16541-2010
Shaft cage hoisting signal system - safety technical requirements
竖井罐笼提升信号系统 安全技术要求
GB 16541-2010 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Shaft cage hoisting signal system - safety technical requirements. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Oct 1, 2011.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to the design, installation, use, and maintenance of shaft cage hoisting signal systems. It is specifically intended for systems utilized in metal and non-metal mines, coal mines, and coal-series mines. Engineers must verify if their hoisting systems fall under these specific mining categories to ensure compliance. Additionally, equipment used in environments with explosion hazards must meet supplementary explosion-proof requirements.
Technical requirements
The standard mandates strict safety technical requirements for signal transmission, interlocking mechanisms, and equipment specifications. It requires systems to have interconnected audible, visual, or digital display signals between the shaft bottom, various levels, shaft mouth, and hoisting room. The system must distinctly categorize signals for working execution, level indication, hoisting types, maintenance, and accidents. For interlocking, the standard specifies that signal devices must interlock with the hoist control circuit, ensuring the hoist can only start after receiving a signal from the main shaft mouth station. Multiple safety interlocks are required for multi-layer cages, level-to-level signals, and safety doors with rocking platforms. Regarding equipment, signal systems must be protected against moisture, corrosion, and interference. In explosive hazardous areas, devices must comply with intrinsic safety requirements referenced in GB 3836.4. The system requires a dedicated power transformer with a voltage not exceeding 127V, and specific cabling rules dictate the use of armored cables with strict separation from power cables.
Testing methods
While specific testing procedures are largely referenced from GB/T 12173 for mine electrical equipment, the standard outlines evaluation criteria for auditory signal clarity and interlock reliability. Tests focus on verifying the distinguishability of sound signals, the correct sequence of signal retention, and the functional response of safety interlocks under various operational states. Regular insulation and external inspections of signal cables must be conducted quarterly to ensure system integrity.
FAQs
What products and facilities are regulated under GB 16541-2010?
This standard applies to the design, installation, use, and maintenance of shaft cage hoisting signal systems primarily used in metal and non-metal mines, coal mines, and coal-series mines.
Are there any significant updates from the previous GB 16541-1996 version?
The updated version explicitly clarifies its applicability to metal, non-metal, and coal mines. Additionally, it supplements requirements for equipment used in explosive hazardous areas, mandating compliance with relevant explosion-proof standards like GB 3836.4.
Does GB 16541-2010 align with any ISO or IEC standards?
Yes, the standard references several international equivalents for specific criteria, such as GB/T 1251.1 (identical to ISO 7731:2003 for auditory danger signals) and GB 3836.4 (equivalent to IEC 60079-11:1999 for intrinsically safe electrical equipment).
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- D93
- ICS
- 73.100.40
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Relationships
Replaces:GB 16541-1996