AS 2629-1983

1 - AS 2629-1983 SEPARABLE INSULATED CONNECTORS FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS ABOVE 1 kV
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
6 - 1.3 SERVICE CONDITIONS.
7 - SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS
7 - 2.1 APPLICATION OF SECTION.
7 - 2.2 GENERAL TERMS.
7 - 2.3 HARDWARE ITEMS.
7 - 2.4 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
12 - SECTION 3. RATINGS
12 - 3.1 VOLTAGE RATINGS.
12 - 3.2 RATED FREQUENCY.
12 - 3.3 CURRENT RATINGS.
13 - SECTION 4. DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MARKING
13 - 4.1 DESIGN.
13 - 4.2 INTERCHANGEABILITY.
13 - 4.3 OPERATING MEANS.
13 - 4.4 SHIELDING.
13 - 4.5 TEST POINTS.
13 - 4.6 HOLD-DOWN BAILS.
13 - 4.7 MARKING.
25 - SECTION 5. PERFORMANCE
25 - 5.1 BEHAVIOUR ON TEST AND IN SERVICE.
25 - 5.2 OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF MATERIALS.
26 - SECTION 6. CLASSIFICATION OF TESTS
26 - 6.1 TYPE TESTS.
26 - 6.2 ROUTINE TESTS.
26 - 6.3 TESTS AT SITE.
28 - SECTION 7. DETAILS OF TYPE TESTS
28 - 7.1 DIELECTRIC TESTS.
28 - 7.2 SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT-CARRYING CAPABILITY TEST.
28 - 7.3 SWITCHING-CURRENT TESTS
29 - 7.4 SHORT-CIRCUIT MAKING CURRENT TEST
29 - 7.5 CONNECTOR ELBOW DISTORTION TEST FOR OFF-AXIS FORCE
32 - 7.6 CURRENT-CYCLING TEST.
33 - 7.7 CABLE PULL-OUT TEST.
33 - 7.8 OPERATING FORCE TEST.
33 - 7.9 OPERATING EYE TEST.
33 - 7.10 TEST-POINT CAP MECHANICAL TEST.
33 - 7.11 TEST-POINT ELECTRICAL TESTS.
33 - 7.12 SHIELDING TEST.
33 - 7.13 ACCELERATED SEALING LIFE TEST.

Applies to connectors, load-break up to 200 A and dead-break up to 1200 A, for use on power distribution systems at alternating voltages above 1 kV to 36 kV. Includes illustrations of system components and dimensioned drawings for the range of connection interfaces specified.

This standard specifies requirements for load-break and dead-break separable insulated connectors and ancillary equipment for use on power distribution systems at alternating voltages above 1 kV.The standard applies to separable insulated connectors rated at not more than 1250 A.NOTE: Load-break connectors are available only for the lower current ratings. The purchaser should obtain information from manufacturers on available current ratings.