• AS 2629-2008

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    Separable insulated connectors for power distribution systems above 1 kV (Reconfirmed 2019)

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-08-2008

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 2629-2008 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
    6 - 1.3.1 Normal service conditions
    7 - 1.3.2 Special service conditions
    8 - SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS
    8 - 2.1 APPLICATION OF SECTION
    8 - 2.2 GENERAL TERMS
    8 - 2.2.1 Dead-break connector
    8 - 2.2.2 Load-break connector
    8 - 2.2.3 Operating interface
    8 - 2.2.4 Separable insulated connector (hereinafter referred to as connector)
    8 - 2.3 HARDWARE ITEMS
    8 - 2.3.1 Bushing insert
    8 - 2.3.2 Bushing well
    8 - 2.3.3 Earthing (grounding) bushing
    8 - 2.3.4 Earthing elbow
    8 - 2.3.5 Earthing rod
    8 - 2.3.6 Elbow
    9 - 2.3.7 Feed-through device
    9 - 2.3.8 Hold-down bail
    9 - 2.3.9 Insulated parking bushing
    9 - 2.3.10 Insulated cap
    9 - 2.3.11 Integral bushing
    9 - 2.3.12 Parking stand
    9 - 2.3.13 Plug
    9 - 2.3.14 Test point
    9 - 2.4 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
    9 - 2.4.1 Partial discharge (corona) extinction voltage
    9 - 2.4.2 Rated short-circuit making current
    9 - 2.4.3 Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
    9 - 2.4.4 Rated normal current
    9 - 2.4.5 Rated (short duration) power frequency withstand voltage
    10 - 2.4.6 Rated short-time withstand current
    10 - 2.4.7 Rated switching current
    10 - 2.4.8 Rated voltage
    15 - SECTION 3 RATINGS
    15 - 3.1 VOLTAGE RATINGS
    15 - 3.1.1 Rated voltage
    15 - 3.1.2 Insulation level
    15 - 3.1.3 Partial discharge extinction voltage
    15 - 3.2 RATED FREQUENCY
    15 - 3.3 CURRENT RATINGS
    15 - 3.3.1 Normal current
    15 - 3.3.2 Switching current (load-break connectors)
    15 - 3.3.3 Short-time withstand current
    16 - 3.3.4 Short-circuit making current (load-break connectors)
    17 - SECTION 4 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MARKING
    17 - 4.1 DESIGN
    17 - 4.2 INTERCHANGEABILITY
    17 - 4.3 OPERATING MEANS
    17 - 4.4 SHIELDING
    17 - 4.5 TEST POINTS
    17 - 4.5.1 Requirements
    17 - 4.5.2 Capacitance
    17 - 4.6 HOLD-DOWN BAILS
    18 - 4.7 MARKING
    30 - SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE
    30 - 5.1 BEHAVIOUR ON TEST AND IN SERVICE
    30 - 5.1.1 Current-carrying performance
    30 - 5.1.2 Switching current performance
    30 - 5.1.3 Short-circuit making current performance
    30 - 5.1.4 Operating forces and torques
    30 - 5.2 OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF MATERIALS
    31 - SECTION 6 CLASSIFICATION OF TESTS
    31 - 6.1 TYPE TESTS
    31 - 6.1.1 Purpose
    31 - 6.1.2 Connectors tested
    31 - 6.1.3 Test report
    31 - 6.1.4 Repeat tests
    31 - 6.1.5 Test records
    31 - 6.2 ROUTINE TESTS
    31 - 6.3 TESTS AT SITE
    31 - 6.3.1 General
    32 - 6.3.2 Power-frequency voltage tests
    32 - 6.3.3 D.C. voltage tests
    32 - 6.3.4 Other tests
    34 - SECTION 7 DETAILS OF TYPE TESTS
    34 - 7.1 DIELECTRIC TESTS
    34 - 7.1.1 Purpose
    34 - 7.1.2 Mounting preparation
    34 - 7.1.3 Requirements
    34 - 7.1.4 Power frequency voltage
    34 - 7.1.5 Partial discharge
    34 - 7.1.6 D.C. voltage
    34 - 7.1.7 Impulse
    35 - 7.2 SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT-CARRYING CAPABILITY TEST
    35 - 7.2.1 Purpose
    35 - 7.2.2 Mounting preparation
    35 - 7.2.3 Requirements
    35 - 7.3 SWITCHING CURRENT TESTS (Applicable to load-break connectors only)
    35 - 7.3.1 Purpose
    35 - 7.3.2 Mounting preparation
    36 - 7.3.3 Requirements
    36 - 7.3.4 Electrical circuit conditions
    37 - 7.4 SHORT-CIRCUIT MAKING CURRENT TEST (Applicable to load-break connectors only)
    37 - 7.4.1 Purpose
    37 - 7.4.2 Mounting preparation
    37 - 7.4.3 Requirements
    37 - 7.5 CONNECTOR ELBOW DISTORTION TEST FOR OFF-AXIS FORCE (Applicable only to elbows of the non-bolted type).
    37 - 7.5.1 Purpose
    37 - 7.5.2 Preparation for test
    40 - 7.5.3 Off-axis operating tests
    40 - 7.5.4 Verification of results
    40 - 7.6 CURRENT CYCLING TEST
    40 - 7.6.1 Purpose
    41 - 7.6.2 Preparation for test
    41 - 7.6.3 Requirements
    41 - 7.6.4 Verification of results
    41 - 7.7 CABLE PULL-OUT TEST
    41 - 7.7.1 Purpose
    41 - 7.7.2 Requirements
    42 - 7.8 OPERATING FORCE TEST
    42 - 7.8.1 Purpose
    42 - 7.8.2 Requirements
    42 - 7.9 OPERATING EYE TEST
    42 - 7.9.1 Purpose
    42 - 7.9.2 Test method and requirements
    42 - 7.10 TEST POINT CAP MECHANICAL TEST
    42 - 7.10.1 Purpose
    42 - 7.10.2 Removal force
    42 - 7.10.3 Operating force withstand
    43 - 7.11 TEST POINT ELECTRICAL TESTS
    43 - 7.11.1 Purpose
    43 - 7.11.2 Capacitance test
    43 - 7.11.3 Voltage indication test
    43 - 7.12 SHIELDING TEST
    43 - 7.12.1 Purpose
    43 - 7.12.2 Test procedure
    43 - 7.13 ACCELERATED SEALING LIFE TEST
    43 - 7.13.1 Purpose
    43 - 7.13.2 Sequence
    43 - 7.13.3 Thermal ageing test
    44 - 7.13.4 Heating and immersion cycles
    44 - 7.13.5 Verification of results

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Standard applies a method of connection and switching of transformers and other electrical equipment in distribution systems using special flexible cable connectors.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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.

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    Committee EL-007
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 01/11/2019.
    This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2019 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 01/11/2019
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Originated as AS 2629-1983.
    Second edition 2008.
    Reconfirmed 2019. Originated as AS 2629-1983. Second edition 2008.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 1931.1-1996 High-voltage test techniques - General definitions and test requirements
    AS 60270-2001 High-voltage test techniques - Partial discharge measurements
    AS/NZS 1429.1:2006 Electric cables - Polymeric insulated For working voltages 1.9/3.3 (3.6) kV up to and including 19/33 (36) kV
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