• BS EN 60252:1994

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    A.C. motor capacitors

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  01-10-2004

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-07-1994

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Cooperating organizations
    National foreword
    Foreword
    Section 1: General
    1.1 Scope and object
    1.2 Normative references
    1.3 Definitions
    1.4 Service conditions
    1.5 Preferred tolerances on capacitance
    Section 2: Quality requirements and tests
    2.1 Test requirements
    2.2 Nature of tests
    2.3 Type tests
    2.4 Routine tests
    2.5 Tangent of loss angle
    2.6 Visual examination
    2.7 Voltage test between terminals
    2.8 Voltage test between terminals and case
    2.9 Capacitance measurement
    2.10 Check of dimensions
    2.11 Mechanical tests
    2.12 Sealing test
    2.13 Endurance test
    2.14 Damp-heat test
    2.15 Self-healing test
    2.16 Destruction test
    Section 3: Overloads
    3.1 Permissible overloads
    Section 4: Safety requirements
    4.1 Creepage distances and clearances
    4.2 Terminals and connecting cables
    4.3 Earth connections
    4.4 Discharge devices
    Section 5: Ratings
    5.1 Marking
    Section 6: Guide for installation and operation
    6.1 General
    6.2 Choice of rated voltage
    6.3 Checking capacitor temperature
    6.4 Checking transients
    6.5 Leakage current
    Annex A - Test voltage
    Annex ZA - (normative) Other international publications
    quoted in this standard with the references of the
    relevant European publications

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Rules regarding performance, testing and rating; specific safety rules and provides a guide for installation and operation of a.c. motor capacitors.

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    Committee W/-
    Development Note Supersedes BS 5267(1976) and 84/24268 DC. (09/2004)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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