What is BS 6047-1 - Flame supervision devices of the heat sensitive type about?
BS 6047-1 is a British standard that discusses the requirements for flame supervision devices of the heat sensitive type. BS 6047-1 specifies the requirements for flame supervision devices of the heat sensitive type, hereinafter referred to as flame supervision devices, up to R1 (DN 25) connection size inclusive for
non-automatic domestic, commercial, and catering appliances burning 2nd or 3rd family gases with an input rating up to 120 kW.
BS 6047-1 applies to the flame supervision device used in conjunction with other control devices forming a control system on appliances.
A flame switch, i.e., a device in which the presence or absence of a flame makes or breaks an electrical circuit directly or indirectly, is not considered to be a flame supervision device for the purposes of BS 6047-1