EN 13763-1:2025
(Main)Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and detonating cord relays - Part 1: Requirements
Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and detonating cord relays - Part 1: Requirements
This document specifies the requirements for electric detonators, non-electric detonators, electronic detonators, plain detonators, semi-finished detonators, electronic initiation systems, surface connectors, shock tubes and detonating cord relays.
Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Zünder und Sprengschnurverzögerer - Teil 1: Anforderungen
Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen an elektrische Zünder, nicht-elektrische Zünder, Sprengkapseln, elektronische Zünder, elektronische Zündsysteme, Oberflächenverbinder, Zünderdrähte, Zündschläuche, Verbinder und Sprengschnurverzögerer fest.
Dieses Dokument legt die Klassifizierung von elektrischen Zündern fest.
Dieses Dokument behandelt keine Geräte und Zubehörteile, die für die zuverlässige und sichere Funktionsweise von Zündern und Verzögerungselementen zuständig sind; hierzu siehe EN 13763 26:2004.
Explosifs à usage civil - Détonateurs et relais pour cordeau détonant - Partie 1 : Exigences
Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives aux détonateurs électriques, aux détonateurs non électriques, aux détonateurs électroniques, aux détonateurs pyrotechniques, aux détonateurs semi finis, aux systèmes d’amorçage électroniques, aux connecteurs de surface, aux tubes à transmission d’ondes de choc et aux relais pour cordeau détonant.
Eksplozivi za civilno uporabo - Detonatorji in zakasnilniki - 1. del: Zahteve
General Information
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Overview
EN 13763-1:2025 - published by CEN - is the European standard that sets requirements for detonators and detonating cord relays used in civil applications. The standard covers the full range of detonator types: electric, non‑electric, electronic, plain and semi‑finished detonators, as well as electronic initiation systems, surface connectors, shock tubes and detonating cord relays. EN 13763-1:2025 updates and supersedes previous editions, adding provisions for electronic devices and clarifying scope, test criteria and required information from manufacturers.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and classification: Defines which products are covered (detonators, cord relays, initiation systems) and references the EN 13763 series for test methods.
- Information to be provided: For each product the standard requires declared data such as temperature of use, delay-time characteristics, electrical parameters and handling instructions.
- Requirements on properties: Specifies pass/fail criteria for properties (e.g., thermal stability, impact insensitiveness, resistance to vibration, bending, cutting, hydrostatic pressure, ESD) with verification through referenced test parts (EN 13763-2 to EN 13763-27).
- Electronic initiation systems: New and expanded requirements addressing hazards, fault modes, verification and test methods tailored to electronic detonators and initiation components.
- Annexes and test methodology: Includes normative and informative annexes (e.g., PROBIT model, classification of defects, examples of hazards) and links to essential safety requirements of EU Directive 2014/28/EU.
Applications and practical value
EN 13763-1:2025 is essential for stakeholders involved in the safe procurement, manufacture, testing and use of civil explosives:
- Manufacturers use it to design, label and certify detonators, cord relays and initiation systems to meet European safety requirements.
- Testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies apply the standard with the EN 13763 test parts to verify properties and generate pass/fail results.
- Mining, quarrying, construction and demolition engineers rely on compliant detonators and initiation systems for controlled blasting operations.
- Safety managers and regulators reference the standard for purchasing specifications, risk assessments and compliance with EU legislation.
Related standards
Key referenced documents in the EN 13763 series and associated guides include:
- EN 13763-2 to EN 13763-27 (test and verification methods)
- EN 13857-1:2025 (vocabulary)
- EN IEC 60812, EN 61882 and EN ISO 13849-2 (risk analysis and control-system validation)
By specifying both required information and objective verification methods, EN 13763-1:2025 provides a practical framework for safe, standardized use of detonators and detonating cord relays in civil explosives applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13763-1:2025 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and detonating cord relays - Part 1: Requirements". This standard covers: This document specifies the requirements for electric detonators, non-electric detonators, electronic detonators, plain detonators, semi-finished detonators, electronic initiation systems, surface connectors, shock tubes and detonating cord relays.
This document specifies the requirements for electric detonators, non-electric detonators, electronic detonators, plain detonators, semi-finished detonators, electronic initiation systems, surface connectors, shock tubes and detonating cord relays.
EN 13763-1:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13763-1:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13763-1:2004, EN 13857-3:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13763-1:2025 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/28/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/562. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2025
Eksplozivi za civilno uporabo - Detonatorji in zakasnilniki - 1. del: Zahteve
Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and detonating cord relays - Part 1: Requirements
Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Zünder und Sprengschnurverzögerer - Teil 1:
Anforderungen
Explosifs à usage civil - Détonateurs et relais pour cordeau détonant - Partie 1 :
Exigences
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13763-1:2025
ICS:
71.100.30 Eksplozivi. Pirotehnika in Explosives. Pyrotechnics and
ognjemeti fireworks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 13763-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 71.100.30 Supersedes EN 13763-1:2004, EN 13857-3:2002
English Version
Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and detonating cord
relays - Part 1: Requirements
Explosifs à usage civil - Détonateurs et relais pour Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Zünder und
cordeau détonant - Partie 1 : Exigences Sprengschnurverzögerer - Teil 1: Anforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 September 2025.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Requirements . 6
4.1 General. 6
4.2 Electric detonators . 7
4.2.1 Information to be provided for electric detonators . 7
4.2.2 Requirements on properties of electric detonators . 8
4.3 Non-electric detonators . 10
4.3.1 Information to be provided for non-electric detonators . 10
4.3.2 Requirements on properties of non-electric detonators . 11
4.4 Electronic detonators . 12
4.4.1 Information to be provided for electronic detonators . 12
4.4.2 Requirements on properties of electronic detonators . 16
4.5 Semi-finished detonators . 18
4.5.1 Information to be provided for semi-finished detonators . 18
4.5.2 Requirements on properties of semi-finished detonators . 19
4.6 Plain detonators . 19
4.6.1 Information to be provided for plain detonators . 19
4.6.2 Requirements on properties of plain detonators . 20
4.7 Surface connectors . 20
4.7.1 Information to be provided for surface connectors . 20
4.7.2 Requirements on properties of surface connectors . 21
4.8 Detonating cord relays . 22
4.8.1 Information to be provided for detonating cord relays . 22
4.8.2 Requirements on properties of detonating cord relays . 23
4.9 Shock tubes . 24
4.9.1 Information to be provided for shock tubes . 24
4.9.2 Requirements on properties of shock tubes . 24
4.10 Electronic initiation systems . 25
4.10.1 Information to be provided for electronic initiation systems . 25
4.10.2 Requirements on properties of electronic initiation systems . 30
Annex A (normative) Specifications on reference detonators . 34
Annex B (informative) Classification of defects . 37
Annex C (normative) PROBIT model . 39
Annex D (informative) Examples of hazards and faults for electronic initiation systems . 45
Annex E (informative) Information on evaluation techniques . 51
Annex ZA A (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential safety
requirements of Directive 2014/28/EU relating to the making available on the market and
supervision of explosives for civil uses aimed to be covered . 53
Bibliography . 67
European foreword
This document (EN 13763-1:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 321 “Explosives
for civil uses”, the secretariat of which is held by UNE.
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 April 2026 and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2026.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 13763-1:2004. Together with EN 13630-1:2025, EN 13631-1:2025 and
EN 13938-1:2025 this document will supersede EN 13857-3:2002.
a) the document title has been changed from “Detonators and relays — Part 1: Requirements” to
“Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 1: Requirements”;
b) the Scope has been revised to clarify the covered explosives and to include semi-finished detonators,
electronic detonators and electronic initiation systems;
c) the normative references have been updated;
d) the Clause 4 “Requirements” has been completely revised so that now for each explosive a separate
subclause has been added divided into the following two sections each time:
1) a section on the requirements on information to be provided for the explosive – these
requirements have partly been moved here from EN 13857-3:2002 in revised form;
2) a section on the requirements on properties for the explosive – these requirements have partially
been taken over from the former Clause 4;
e) a differentiation between the different types of detonators has been introduced to Clause 4 – non-
electric, electric, electronic, plain and semi-finished detonators;
f) the requirements on electronic detonators, semi-finished detonators and electronic initiation
systems have been added;
g) the requirements on properties of the explosives covered in this document have been converted into
“pass”/ “fail”-criteria and the specification on these criteria are now given in the corresponding test
method standards of the EN 13763 series;
h) the former Annex A “Classification of electric detonators” has been removed;
i) a new Annex A “Specifications on reference detonators” has been added;
j) the former Annex B “Bruceton method” has been removed;
k) the Annex C is now called “PROBIT model” instead of “PROBIT TEST (PBBS test)”;
l) the former Annex D “Classification of defects” is now Annex B and has been updated to consider all
explosives covered in this document;
m) the former Annex E “Range of validity of test results” has been removed;
n) the Annex ZA has been updated;
o) the Bibliography has been updated.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
A list of all parts in the EN 13763 series, published under the general title Explosives for civil uses —
Detonators and detonating cord relays, can be found on the CEN website.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for electric detonators, non-electric detonators, electronic
detonators, plain detonators, semi-finished detonators, electronic initiation systems, surface connectors,
shock tubes and detonating cord relays.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13763-2:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 2: Verification
of thermal stability of detonators, surface connectors, detonating cord relays and shock tubes
EN 13763-3:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 3: Verification
of insensitiveness to impact of detonators, surface connectors, detonating cord relays and shock tubes
EN 13763-4:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 4: Verification
of resistance to abrasion of leading wires and shock tubes
EN 13763-5:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 5: Verification
of resistance to cutting damage of leading wires and shock tubes
EN 13763-6:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 6: Verification
of resistance to cracking of leading wires
EN 13763-7:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 7: Verification
of pull-out resistance of detonators
EN 13763-8:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 8: Verification
of resistance to vibration of plain and semi-finished detonators
EN 13763-9:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 9: Verification
of resistance to bending of detonators
EN 13763-11:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 11:
Verification of resistance to damage by dropping of detonators, detonating cord relays and surface
connectors
EN 13763-12:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 12:
Verification of resistance to hydrostatic pressure of detonators, detonating cord relays and surface
connectors
EN 13763-13:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 13:
Verification of the resistance to electrostatic discharge (ESD) of electric and electronic detonators
EN 13763-15:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 15:
Verification of equivalent initiating capability of electric, non-electric and electronic detonators
EN 13763-16:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 16:
Verification of delay time accuracy of electric and non-electric detonators, surface connectors and
detonating cord relays
EN 13763-17:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 17:
Verification of the no-fire current of electric detonators
EN 13763-18:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 18:
Verification of the series firing current for electric detonators
EN 13763-19:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 19:
Verification of all-fire impulse and no-fire impulse of electric detonators
EN 13763-20:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 20:
Verification of total electrical resistance of electric detonators
EN 13763-21:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 21:
Verification of flash-over voltage of electric detonators
EN 13763-22:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 22:
Verification of capacitance, insulation resistance and insulation breakdown of leading wires
EN 13763-23:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 23:
Verification of the shock wave velocity of shock tubes
EN 13763-24:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 24:
Verification of electrical non-conductivity of shock tubes
EN 13763-25:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 25:
Verification of transfer capability of detonating cord relays, surface connectors and coupling accessories
EN 13763-27:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays — Part 27: Test
methods for electronic initiation systems
EN 13857-1:2025, Explosives for civil uses — Part 1: Vocabulary
EN IEC 60812:2018, Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA and FMECA) (IEC 60812:2018)
EN 61882:2016, Hazard and operability studies (HAZOP studies) — Application guide (IEC 61882:2016)
EN ISO 13849-2:2012, Safety of machinery — Safety related parts of control systems — Part 2 Validation
(ISO 13849-2:2012)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13857-1:2025 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
4 Requirements
4.1 General
For the verification of the properties of the explosives covered in this document, Annex B provides
information on the minimum test sample size under consideration of the classification of defects. Annex B
does not apply to electronic initiation systems and their components different from electronic detonators.
4.2 Electric detonators
4.2.1 Information to be provided for electric detonators
4.2.1.1 Temperature of use
The temperature range in which the detonator may be used shall be given as minimum and as maximum
temperature expressed in °C.
If the detonator may be temporarily subjected to a temperature outside of the above temperature range,
the minimum or the maximum temperature shall be given and the exposure time during which the
detonator may be subjected to this temperature shall be given.
For detonators with a maximum temperature of use > 100 °C, the maximum exposure time shall be
specified.
EXAMPLE
— “suitable for use up to a maximum temperature of .°C for .min or h or d”;
— “suitable for use down to a minimum temperature of .°C for .min (or h or d)”.
4.2.1.2 Storage conditions
4.2.1.2.1 Temperature
The temperature range for storage of the detonator shall be given as minimum and as maximum
temperature expressed in °C.
4.2.1.2.2 Relative humidity
The range of relative humidity for storage of the detonator shall be given as minimum and as maximum
value expressed in %.
4.2.1.3 Use in wet conditions
It shall be specified whether or not the detonator may be used in wet conditions.
In case that the detonator is resistant to hydrostatic pressure, the value of resistance against hydrostatic
pressure shall be specified and expressed in MPa.
4.2.1.4 Means of initiation
The means of initiation for the detonator shall be specified.
The series firing current, I , shall be specified.
S
The all-fire current, I , shall be specified.
AF
The no-fire current, I , shall be specified.
NF
The all-fire impulse, W , shall be specified.
AF
The no-fire-impulse WNF shall be specified.
Depending on the specified no-fire current, the class of the electric detonator shall be specified in
accordance with Table 1.
Table 1 — Overview on electric detonator classes
Class of the electric detonator
Class I Class II Class III Class IV
No-fire current [A] 0,18 < I < 0,45 0,45 ≤ I < 1,20 1,20 ≤ I < 4,00 4,00 ≤ I
nf nf nf nf
Minimum no-fire [mJ/Ω] 0,5 8 80 500
impulse, W
nf
4.2.1.5 Leading wires
It shall be specified whether the leading wires are category 1 or category 2 leading wires in relation to
testing according to EN 13763-4:2025.
It shall be specified whether the leading wires are single or dual.
The length of the leading wires shall be expressed in m. In case of more than one leading wire length for
the detonator, all different lengths shall be specified.
The temperature of use shall be as specified in 4.2.1.1 and the temperature range for the storage shall be
as specified in 4.2.1.2.1.
4.2.1.6 Delay characteristics
It shall be specified whether the detonator contains a delay element.
It shall be specified whether the detonator forms part of a delay series.
If the detonators form part of a delay series, the delay numbers (k) and the corresponding nominal delay
times (𝑡𝑡 ) shall be specified.
𝑛𝑛om,𝑘𝑘
If the detonators form part of a delay series, it shall be specified whether different delay compositions
are used for different detonators of different delay times.
It shall be specified whether the fuse head of all detonators of the delay series consisting of delay and
instantaneous detonators have the same design.
4.2.1.7 Initiating capability
The corresponding reference detonator in accordance with Table A.1 shall be specified.
4.2.1.8 Total electric resistance
The total electric resistance of the detonator shall be given for the detonators with the longest and
shortest leading wire as specified in 4.2.1.5.
4.2.2 Requirements on properties of electric detonators
4.2.2.1 Thermal stability
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-2:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-2:2025, Clause 8.
4.2.2.2 Insensitiveness to impact
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-3:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-3:2025, Clause 8.
4.2.2.3 Resistance to abrasion of leading wires
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-4:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-4:2025, 8.1.
4.2.2.4 Resistance to cutting damage of leading wires
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-5:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-5:2025, 8.1.
4.2.2.5 Resistance to cracking of insulation in low temperatures of leading wires
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-6:2025 Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-6:2025, Clause 8.
4.2.2.6 Pull-out resistance
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-7:2025 Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-7:2025, Clause 8.
4.2.2.7 Resistance to bending
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-9:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-9:2025, Clause 8.
4.2.2.8 Resistance to damage by dropping
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-11:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-11:2025 8.1.
4.2.2.9 Resistance to hydrostatic pressure
For detonators for which resistance to water is specified in accordance with 4.2.1.3, when tested in
accordance with EN 13763-12:2025, Clauses 6 to 8, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with
EN 13763-12:2025, 9.1.
4.2.2.10 Resistance to electrostatic discharge (ESD)
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-13:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-13:2025, Clause 8.
4.2.2.11 Equivalent initiating capability
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-15:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-15:2025, Clause 8.
4.2.2.12 Delay accuracy
For detonators that form part of a delay series as specified in accordance with 4.2.1.6, when tested in
accordance with EN 13763-16:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with
EN 13763-16:2025, 8.1.
4.2.2.13 No-fire current
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-17:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-17:2025, Clause 8.
NOTE For the determination of the no-fire current level in accordance with EN 13763-17:2025, 7.3, the PROBIT
model in accordance with Annex C is applied.
4.2.2.14 Series firing current
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-18:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-18:2025, Clause 8.
4.2.2.15 All-fire and no-fire impulse
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-19:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-19:2025, Clause 8.
NOTE For the determination of the all-fire and no-fire impulse values in accordance with
EN 13763-19:2025, 7.3, the PROBIT model in accordance with Annex C is applied.
4.2.2.16 Total electrical resistance
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-20:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-20:2025, Clause 8.
4.2.2.17 Flash-over voltage
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-21:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-21:2025, Clause 8.
4.2.2.18 Capacitance, insulation resistance and insulation breakdown of leading wires
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-22:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-22:2025, Clause 8.
4.3 Non-electric detonators
4.3.1 Information to be provided for non-electric detonators
4.3.1.1 Temperature of use
The temperature range in which the detonator may be used shall be given as minimum and as maximum
temperature expressed in °C.
If the detonator may be temporarily subjected to a temperature outside of the above temperature range,
the minimum or the maximum temperature shall be given and the maximum duration during which the
detonator may be subjected to this temperature shall be given.
EXAMPLE
— “suitable for use up to a maximum temperature of .°C for .min or h or d”;
— “suitable for use down to a minimum temperature of .°C for .min (or h or d)”.
4.3.1.2 Storage conditions
4.3.1.2.1 Temperature
The temperature range for storage of the detonator shall be given as minimum and as maximum
temperature expressed in °C.
4.3.1.2.2 Relative humidity
The range of relative humidity for storage of the detonator shall be given as minimum and as maximum
value expressed in %.
4.3.1.3 Use in wet conditions
It shall be specified whether or not the detonator may be used in wet conditions.
In case that the detonator is resistant to hydrostatic pressure, the value of resistance against hydrostatic
pressure shall be specified and expressed in MPa.
4.3.1.4 Means of initiation
The means of initiation for the used shock tube of the non-electric detonator is specified in 4.9.1.4.
4.3.1.5 Shock tube
The shock tube of the non-electric detonator shall be specified in accordance with 4.9.1.
4.3.1.6 Delay characteristics
It shall be specified whether the detonator contains a delay element.
It shall be specified whether the detonator forms part of a delay series.
If the detonators form part of a delay series, the delay numbers (k) and the corresponding nominal delay
times (𝑡𝑡 ) shall be specified.
𝑛𝑛om,𝑘𝑘
If the detonators form part of a delay series, it shall be specified whether different delay compositions
are used for different detonators of different delay times.
4.3.1.7 Initiating capability
The corresponding reference detonator in accordance with Table A.1 shall be specified.
4.3.2 Requirements on properties of non-electric detonators
4.3.2.1 Thermal stability
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-2:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-2:2025, Clause 8.
4.3.2.2 Insensitiveness to impact
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-3:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-3:2025, Clause 8.
4.3.2.3 Resistance to abrasion of shock tube
In case that the detonator is equipped with shock tube, when tested in accordance with EN 13763-4:2025,
Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-4:2025, 8.2.
4.3.2.4 Resistance to cutting damage of shock tube
In case that the detonator is equipped with shock tube, when tested in accordance with
EN 13763-5:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-5:2025, 8.2.
4.3.2.5 Pull-out resistance
In case that the detonator is equipped with shock tube, when tested in accordance with
EN 13763-7:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-7:2025,
Clause 8.
4.3.2.6 Resistance to bending
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-9:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-9:2025, Clause 8.
4.3.2.7 Resistance to damage by dropping
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-11:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-11:2025, 8.1.
4.3.2.8 Resistance to hydrostatic pressure
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-12:2025, Clauses 6 to 8, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-12:2025, 9.1.
4.3.2.9 Equivalent initiating capability
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-15:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-15:2025, Clause 8.
4.3.2.10 Delay accuracy
For detonators that form part of a delay series as specified in accordance with 4.3.1.6, when tested in
accordance with EN 13763-16:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with
EN 13763-16:2025, 8.1.
4.3.2.11 Shock wave velocity of shock tube
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-23:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-23:2025, Clause 8.
4.3.2.12 Electrical non-conductivity of shock tube
In case that the detonator is equipped with shock tube, when tested in accordance with
EN 13763-24:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-24:2025,
Clause 8.
4.3.2.13 Transfer capability
For detonators equipped with a shock tube with a coupling accessory, when tested in accordance with
EN 13763-25:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-25:2025,
Clause 8.
4.4 Electronic detonators
4.4.1 Information to be provided for electronic detonators
4.4.1.1 Temperature of use
The temperature range in which the detonator may be used shall be given as minimum and as maximum
temperature expressed in °C.
If the detonator may be temporarily subjected to a temperature outside of the above temperature range,
the minimum or the maximum temperature shall be given and the maximum duration during which the
detonator may be subjected to this temperature shall be given.
EXAMPLE
— “suitable for use up to a maximum temperature of .°C for .min or h or d”;
— “suitable for use down to a minimum temperature of .°C for .min (or h or d)”.
4.4.1.2 Storage conditions
4.4.1.2.1 Temperature
The temperature range for storage of the detonator shall be given as minimum and as maximum
temperature expressed in °C.
4.4.1.2.2 Relative humidity
The range of relative humidity for storage of the detonator shall be given as minimum and as maximum
value expressed in %.
4.4.1.3 Use in wet conditions
It shall be specified whether or not the detonator may be used in wet conditions.
In case that the detonator is resistant to hydrostatic pressure, the value of resistance against hydrostatic
pressure shall be specified and expressed in MPa.
4.4.1.4 Means of initiation
The means of initiation for the detonator shall be specified.
If the electronic detonator is equipped with a shock tube, the means of initiation for the used shock tube
is specified in accordance with 4.9.1.4.
4.4.1.5 Leading wires
It shall be specified whether the leading wires are category 1 or category 2 leading wires in relation to
testing according to EN 13763-4:2025.
The length of the leading wires shall be specified expressed in m. In case of more than one leading wire
length, all different lengths shall be specified.
It shall be specified whether the leading wires are equipped with a connector.
The temperature of use shall be as specified in 4.4.1.1 and the temperature range for the storage shall be
as specified in 4.4.1.2.1.
4.4.1.6 Bus wires
For bus wires the following characteristics shall be specified:
a) the material of the conductors;
b) the diameter of the conductors;
c) the design of the conductors, e.g. single core or multi core;
d) the resistance of the conductor, expressed in Ω/m;
e) the insulation material;
f) the number of conductors; and
g) the construction of the bus wire, e.g. twisted pair, ribbon conductor.
4.4.1.7 Shock tube
In case that the detonator is equipped with a shock tube, the shock tube shall be specified in accordance
with 4.9.1.
4.4.1.8 Delay characteristics
4.4.1.8.1 General
It shall be specified whether the detonator contains a delay element.
It shall be specified whether the detonator is programmable or pre-programmed.
4.4.1.8.2 Programmable electronic detonators
The delay range of the electronic initiation system with programmable electronic detonators shall be
specified together with
a) the programmable step size of the delays;
b) the recommended step size of the delay, if applicable;
c) the delay accuracy, according to temperature range and firing mode (calibration options or other
options of the firing unit), if applicable.
If any of these parameters changes over the entire delay range, sub-delay ranges shall be specified.
The delay accuracy shall be expressed as standard deviation or coefficient of variation, i.e. the standard
deviation divided by the delay time.
It is recommended to specify the characteristics for the programmable electronic detonators in a table.
An example for such a table is given as Table 2.
Table 2 — Example for a table, which includes the information on delay time for programmable
electronic detonators
Delay Programmable Recommended Delay Temperature Firing
range step size step size accuracy range mode
[ms] [ms] [ms] μs/ % [°C]
4.4.1.8.3 Pre-programmed electronic detonators
In case of pre-programmed electronic detonators, it shall be specified whether the detonators are part of
a delay series.
If the detonators are part of a delay series, the delay range of the electronic initiation system with pre-
programmed electronic detonators shall be specified together with the delay numbers (k) and the
corresponding nominal delay times (𝑡𝑡 ).
𝑛𝑛om,𝑘𝑘
If the detonators are not part of a delay series, all delay times shall be specified.
The delay accuracy, according to temperature range and firing mode (e.g. calibration options or other
options of the firing unit), if applicable, shall be specified.
If the delay accuracy changes over the entire delay range, sub-delay ranges shall be specified.
The delay accuracy shall be expressed as standard deviation or coefficient of variation, i.e. the standard
deviation divided by the delay time.
It is recommended to specify the characteristics for the pre-programmable electronic detonators being
part of a delay series in a table. An example for such a table is given as Table 3.
Table 3 — Example for a table, which includes the information on delay time for pre-
programmed electronic detonators
Delay Delay Delay Temperature Firing
range Interval accuracy range mode
[ms] [ms] μs/ % [°C]
4.4.1.9 Initiating capability
The corresponding reference detonator in accordance with Table A.1 shall be specified.
4.4.1.10 Wiring scheme
For electronic detonators, not equipped with connectors, instructions shall be provided which describe
the wiring for connecting multiple detonators to the firing unit.
4.4.1.11 Design drawings and circuit diagrams
Drawings of the mechanical design as well as circuit diagrams of the electronic circuits of the electronic
detonator shall be provided.
4.4.1.12 Firing capacitor
The firing capacitor shall be specified, if applicable.
4.4.1.13 Fuse head parameters
The following parameters of the fuse head shall be specified:
a) no-fire impulse;
b) no-fire energy;
c) no-fire current;
d) resistance with the tolerance.
4.4.1.14 Minimum distance for no sympathetic detonation
The minimum distance at which no sympathetic detonation occurs shall be specified in cm in relation to
testing dynamic pressure (EN 13763-27:2025, 5.2).
4.4.1.15 Minimum distance for no misfire
The minimum distance at which no misfire occurs shall be specified in cm in relation to testing dynamic
pressure (EN 13763-27:2025, 5.2).
4.4.1.16 Reference detonator for dynamic pressure
The reference detonator in relation to testing dynamic pressure (see EN 13763-27:2025, 5.2) shall be
specified in accordance with Table A.1.
4.4.1.17 No-fire voltage
The maximum voltage supplied to the detonator that will not initiate the detonator when commanded to
fire shall be specified as the no-fire voltage.
4.4.2 Requirements on properties of electronic detonators
4.4.2.1 Thermal stability
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-2:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-2:2025, Clause 8.
4.4.2.2 Insensitiveness to impact
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-3:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-3:2025, Clause 8.
4.4.2.3 Resistance to abrasion of leading wires or shock tube
For detonators equipped with leading wires, when tested in accordance with EN 13763-4:2025, Clauses 5
to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-4:2025, 8.1.
For detonators equipped with shock tube, when tested in accordance with EN 13763-4:2025, Clauses 5
to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-4:2025, 8.2.
4.4.2.4 Resistance to cutting damage of leading wires or shock tube
For detonators equipped with leading wires, when tested in accordance with EN 13763-5:2025, Clauses 5
to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-5:2025, 8.1.
For detonators equipped with shock tube, when tested in accordance with EN 13763-5:2025, Clauses 5
to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-5:2025, 8.2.
4.4.2.5 Resistance to cracking of insulation in low temperatures of leading wires
For detonators equipped with leading wires, when tested in accordance with EN 13763-6:2025, Clauses 5
to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-6:2025, Clause 8.
4.4.2.6 Pull-out resistance
For detonators equipped with leading wires or shock tube, when tested in accordance with EN
13763-7:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-7:2025,
Clause 8.
4.4.2.7 Resistance to bending
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-9:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-9:2025, Clause 8.
4.4.2.8 Resistance to damage by dropping
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-11:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-11:2025, 8.1.
4.4.2.9 Resistance to hydrostatic pressure
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-12:2025, Clauses 6 to 8, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-12:2025, Clause 9.1.
4.4.2.10 Resistance to electrostatic discharge (ESD)
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-13:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-13:2025, Clause 8.
4.4.2.11 Equivalent initiating capability
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-15:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-15:2025, Clause 8.
4.4.2.12 Capacitance, insulation resistance and insulation breakdown of leading wires
For detonators equipped with leading wires, when tested in accordance with EN 13763-22:2025,
Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-22:2025, Clause 8.
4.4.2.13 Shock wave velocity of shock tubes
In case that the detonator is equipped with shock tube, when tested in accordance with
EN 13763-23:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-23:2025,
Clause 8.
4.4.2.14 Electrical non-conductivity of shock tube
In case that the detonator is equipped with shock tube, when tested in accordance with
EN 13763-24:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-24:2025,
Clause 8.
4.4.2.15 Transfer capability
For detonators equipped with a shock tube with a coupling accessory, when tested in accordance with
EN 13763-25:2025, Clauses 5 to 7, the test result shall be “pass” in accordance with EN 13763-25:2025,
Clause 8.
4.4.2.16 Resistance to overvoltage
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.1.2 to 5.1.4, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.1.5.
4.4.2.17 Resistance to dynamic pressure
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.1.2 to 5.2.4, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.2.5.
4.4.2.18 Resistance to slow temperature change
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.1.2 to 5.3.4, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.3.5.
4.4.2.19 Resistance to rapid temperature change
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.1.2 to 5.4.4, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.4.5.
4.4.2.20 Safety against unintended initiation due to electric energy storage in the detonator
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.1.2 to 5.5.4, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.5.5.
4.4.2.21 Defined ways of firing electronic detonators
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.1.2 to 5.6.4, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.6.5.
4.4.2.22 Discharge of firing capacitors of electronic detonators
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.1.2 to 5.7.4, the test result shall be “pass” in
accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.7.5.
4.4.2.23 Fuse head current of electronic detonators
When tested in accordance with EN 13763-27:2025, 5.1.2 to 5.8.4, the test result shall be “pass” in
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SIST EN 13763-1:2025 표준은 민간용 폭발물에 대한 규격으로, 전기 및 비전기 도화선, 전자 도화선, 일반 도화선, 반제품 도화선, 전자 개시 시스템, 표면 커넥터, 쇼크 튜브 및 도화선 릴레이에 대한 요구사항을 명확히 정의하고 있습니다. 이 문서는 폭발물의 안전한 사용과 운송을 위한 필수적인 안전 기준을 제시하여 산업 전반에 걸쳐 중요한 역할을 합니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 다양한 종류의 도화선 및 관련 시스템에 대해 포괄적인 요구사항을 설정함으로써, 안전성을 극대화하고 사용자에게 명확한 가이드를 제공한다는 점입니다. 즉, 표준화된 규정은 폭발물 사용 중 발생할 수 있는 위험 요소를 사전에 예방할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 또한, SIST EN 13763-1:2025 문서의 적용 범위는 민간 분야에서의 도화선 및 폭발물의 산업적 필요를 충족시키기 위한 것입니다. 상기된 여러 요소들은 다양한 산업 분야, 특히 건설 및 채굴 산업에서의 폭발물 사용에 필수적이며, 이로 인해 안전하고 효율적인 작업 환경을 조성하는 데 기여합니다. 결론적으로, EN 13763-1:2025 표준은 민간용 폭발물의 도화선 및 릴레이에 대한 안전과 성능 기준을 세우는 데 필수적이며, 이로 인해 폭발물 산업의 신뢰성을 높이고, 작업자의 안전을 보장하는 데 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다.
SIST EN 13763-1:2025は、民間用途の爆薬に関する重要な標準であり、特に電気導火線、非電気導火線、電子導火線、通常導火線、半製品導火線、電子起爆システム、表面コネクタ、ショックチューブおよび導火線リレーの要件を明確に定義しています。この標準は、爆薬関連の製品に対する安全性と信頼性を確保するために、必要不可欠なガイドラインを提供します。 この文書の強みは、包括的かつ詳細な要件を明記している点です。特に、異なるタイプの導火線や起爆システムに対する具体的な基準は、製造者や使用者にとって大いに役立ちます。さらに、標準は最新の技術進歩に合わせて更新されており、現在の市場ニーズに対応できる柔軟性を持っています。 また、この標準の関連性は、爆薬の使用に関わるすべての業界において、安全性の向上と事故の防止に寄与することです。導火線や起爆システムの適正な管理は、建設や鉱業、その他の関連分野において非常に重要であり、その意味でもSIST EN 13763-1:2025の遵守は不可欠です。 以上の評価から、この標準は民間用途の爆薬に関する国際的な基準として、非常に高い信頼性を持ち、業界全体がその要件を基に安全な作業環境を構築するための基盤となることでしょう。
Le document SIST EN 13763-1:2025 couvre un aspect essentiel des explosifs pour des usages civils, en s'axant sur les exigences relatives aux détonateurs et aux relais de cordons détonants. Ce standard établit une base claire et précise pour garantir la sécurité et l'efficacité des systèmes d'initiation d'explosifs, un domaine où la rigueur est de mise. L'un des points forts de cette norme est son amplitude. Elle inclut non seulement les détonateurs électriques et non électriques, mais aussi les détonateurs électroniques et les systèmes d'initiation électroniques. En intégrant une variété de technologies, ce document répond à la diversité des besoins de l'industrie. Les exigences définies pour les connecteurs de surface et les tubes de choc renforcent également la pertinence de ce standard, car ces éléments sont fondamentaux pour la sécurité lors de l'utilisation des explosifs. Un autre aspect remarquable est la mise en lumière des détonateurs semi-finis, qui atteste d'une reconnaissance de l'importance de la chaîne de production dans le secteurs des explosifs. Cela démontre un engagement envers non seulement la performance des produits finis, mais aussi envers les processus de fabrication qui y mènent. La norme SIST EN 13763-1:2025 est particulièrement pertinente dans le contexte actuel, où les exigences de sécurité dans les opérations civiles augmentent constamment. En fournissant des directives claires pour la fabrication et l'utilisation de divers types de détonateurs et de relais, cette norme joue un rôle crucial dans la minimisation des risques associés aux explosifs. En résumé, le standard EN 13763-1:2025 constitue une référence indispensable pour tous les acteurs impliqués dans la gestion et l'utilisation d'explosifs civils, en assurant que les produits répondent à des critères rigoureux de sécurité et de performance.
The EN 13763-1:2025 standard provides a comprehensive framework regarding the requirements for various types of detonators and detonating cord relays used in civil applications. The scope of this standard is notably extensive, addressing key components such as electric and non-electric detonators, electronic detonators, plain and semi-finished detonators, and electronic initiation systems. Additionally, it encompasses surface connectors, shock tubes, and detonating cord relays, which are critical for ensuring safety and efficiency in explosive operations. One of the major strengths of EN 13763-1:2025 is its detailed specification of requirements for each type of detonator and system, which aids manufacturers and users in understanding the necessary safety measures and operational standards. By clearly delineating these requirements, the standard promotes consistent quality in the production and use of explosives for civil applications, thereby enhancing safety protocols in an industry where precision is crucial. Furthermore, the relevance of this standard cannot be overstated, particularly in the context of increased scrutiny and regulation of explosive materials. It serves as a vital reference for compliance with international safety regulations, ensuring that manufacturers adhere to best practices in the development and deployment of detonators and related systems. The inclusion of electronic initiation systems and the definition of semi-finished detonators highlights the standard's forward-thinking approach, adapting to technological advancements in explosive technology. Overall, EN 13763-1:2025 stands out as a necessary standard for stakeholders in the civil explosives sector, promoting the safe and effective use of detonators and detonating cord relays while contributing to industry-wide uniformity and safety assurance.
Die Norm SIST EN 13763-1:2025 behandelt umfassend die Anforderungen an Zünder und Zündschnüre, die in zivilen Anwendungen von Sprengstoffen verwendet werden. Ihre Relevanz zeigt sich insbesondere in der detaillierten Spezifizierung der Anforderungen für elektrische Zünder, nicht-elektrische Zünder, elektronische Zünder sowie für einfache Zünder und Halbfertigung zugehöriger Zünder. Ein wesentliches Stärke der Norm liegt in der klaren Definition technischer Vorgaben, die für die Sicherheit und Effizienz von Sprengverfahren entscheidend sind. Die Norm umfasst darüber hinaus elektronische Initiierungssysteme und Oberflächenverbinder, die für moderne Anwendungen von großer Bedeutung sind. Durch die präzise Spezifikation von Shock-Tubes und Zündschnurlastträgern wird die Anwendbarkeit dieser Norm in der Branche weiter gestärkt. Die SIST EN 13763-1:2025 stellt sicher, dass alle Benutzer – von Herstellern über Betreiber bis hin zu Prüfinstitutionen – über ein einheitliches Verständnis der erforderlichen Sicherheits- und Qualitätsstandards verfügen. Ihre umfassenden Anforderungen tragen zur Optimierung der industriellen Praktiken in der Sprengstoffanwendung bei und fördern somit die Sicherheit in der Branche. Die Norm ist unverzichtbar für alle, die im Bereich der zivilen Sprengstoffe tätig sind, und unterstreicht die Wichtigkeit standardisierter Prozesse in einem sicherheitskritischen Umfeld.
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