BS EN 61238-1:2003
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Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 36 kV (Um = 42 kV) Test methods and requirements
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29-07-2022
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11-11-2003
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INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Symbols
5 General
5.1 Conductor
5.2 Connectors and tooling
5.3 Range of approval
6 Electrical tests
6.1 Installation
6.2 Measurements
6.3 Heat cycle test
6.4 Assessment of results
6.5 Requirements
7 Mechanical tests
7.1 Method
7.2 Requirements
8 Test report
Annex A (normative) Equalizers and their preparation
Annex B (normative) Measurements
Annex C (informative) Recommendations to improve accuracy
of measurement
Annex D (informative) Determination of the value of the
short-circuit-current
Annex E (normative) Calculation method
Annex F (informative) Explanation of the calculation method
Annex G (informative) Explanation of the temperature profile
Annex H (informative) Explanation of the statistical method
of assessing results of tests on
electrical connectors
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
publications with their corresponding
European publications
Bibliography
Applies to compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 30 kV (U[m] = 36 kV), e.g. buried cables or cables installed in buildings, having a) conductors complying with IEC 60228 and IEC 60228A with cross-sectional areas 10 mm[2] and greater for copper and 16 mm[2] and greater for aluminium, b) a maximum continuous conductor temperature not exceeding 90 degree C.
| Committee |
GEL/20/11
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 4579-1(1970), BS 4579-3(1976) and 99/243122 DC (11/2003)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| ISBN |
058042751X
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| Pages |
62
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| Supersedes |
This part of IEC 61238 applies to compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 36 kV (Um = 42 kV), e.g. buried cables or cables installed in buildings, having conductors complying with IEC 60228 and IEC 60228A with cross-sectional areas 10 mm2 and greater for copper and 16 mm2 and greater for aluminium, a maximum continuous conductor temperature not exceeding 90 °C.
| Standards | Relationship |
| UNE-EN 61238-1:2006 | Identical |
| IEC 61238-1:2003 | Identical |
| DIN EN 61238-1 : 2004 | Identical |
| SN EN 61238-1 : 2003 | Identical |
| NBN EN 61238-1 : 2004 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 61238-1:2003 | Identical |
| EN 61238-1:2003 | Identical |
| NF EN 61238-1 : 2003 | Identical |
| BS 7727:1994 | Code of practice for installation and inspection of pre-insulated compression terminals and connectors for cables with copper conductors up to 6 mm<sup>2</sup> |
| BS 7609(1992) : 1992 | CODE OF PRACTICE FOR INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION OF UNINSULATED COMPRESSION AND MECHANICAL CONNECTORS FOR POWER CABLES WITH COPPER OR ALUMINIUM CONDUCTORS |
| BS 5372(1997) : 1997 | SPECIFICATION FOR DIMENSIONS OF CABLE TERMINATIONS FOR MULTI-CORE EXTRUDED SOLID DIELECTRIC INSULATED DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES 600/1000 V AND 1900/3300 V HAVING COPPER OR ALUMINIUM CONDUCTORS |
| 09/30181290 DC : 0 | BS 7654 - SPECIFICATION FOR SINGLE-PHASE STREET LIGHTING FUSES (CUT-OUTS) FOR LOW-VOLTAGE PUBLIC ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - 25 A RATING FOR HIGHWAY POWER SUPPLIES AND STREET FURNITURE |
| BS 7654:2010 | Specification for single-phase street lighting cut-out assemblies for low-voltage public electricity distribution systems. 25 A rating for highway power supplies and street furniture |
| 12/30249327 DC : 0 | BS 5372:1997+A1 - SPECIFICATION FOR DIMENSIONS OF CABLE TERMINATIONS FOR MULTI-CORE EXTRUDED SOLID DIELECTRIC INSULATED DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES 600/1000 V AND 1900/3300 V HAVING COPPER OR ALUMINIUM CONDUCTORS |
| IEC 60228:2004 | Conductors of insulated cables |
| IEC 60493-1:2011 | Guide for the statistical analysis of ageing test data - Part 1: Methods based on mean values of normally distributed test results |
| IEC 60949:1988 | Calculation of thermally permissible short-circuit currents, taking into account non-adiabatic heating effects |
| IEC 60694:1996+AMD1:2000+AMD2:2001 CSV | Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear standards |
| HD 383 : S2 AMD 2 | CONDUCTORS OF INSULATED CABLES - GUIDE TO THE DIMENSIONAL LIMITS OF CIRCULAR CONDUCTORS |
| IEC 60228A:1982 | First supplement - Conductors of insulated cables - Guide to the dimensional limits of circular conductors |
| BS 4579-3:1976 | Specification for performance of mechanical and compression joints in electric cable and wire connectors Mechanical and compression joints in aluminium conductors |
| IEC 60050-461:2008 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 461: Electric cables |
| CEI 20-28 : 1ED 1998 | CONNETTORI PER CAVI D'ENERGIA |
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