AS/NZS 4117:1996

1 - AS/NZS 4117:1996 SURGE SUPPRESSION DEVICES FOR TELECOMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE
6 - 2 APPLICATION
6 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 4.1 Classes of surge suppression devices
7 - 4.2 Holdover (latch-up)
7 - 4.3 Main distribution frame (MDF)
7 - 4.4 Maximum limiting voltage
7 - 4.5 Minimum limiting voltage
7 - 4.6 Nominal limiting voltage
7 - 4.7 Protective earth (PE) system-
7 - 4.8 Surge suppression device
8 - 5 RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
8 - 6 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
8 - 6.1 Maximum limiting voltage
8 - 6.2 Minimum limiting voltage
8 - 6.3 Maximum capacitance
8 - 6.4 Insulation resistance
8 - 6.5 Holdover
8 - 6.6 Overcurrent
8 - 7 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
9 - 8 MARKING
9 - 9 TEST CONDITIONS
9 - 9.1 Environment
9 - 9.2 Voltage gradient
9 - 9.3 Impulse test generator
10 - 10 TEST PROCEDURES
10 - 10.1 Preparation
10 - 10.2 Simulated life procedure
10 - 10.3 Final retest
11 - APPENDIX A - METHODS OF TEST
11 - A1 MAXIMUM LIMITING VOLTAGE
11 - A2 MINIMUM LIMITING VOLTAGE
11 - A3 MAXIMUM CAPACITANCE
12 - A4 INSULATION RESISTANCE
12 - A5 HOLDOVER
12 - A5.1 Class 1 and 3 devices
12 - A5.2 Class 2 devices
12 - A6 OVERCURRENT
13 - APPENDIX B - SIMULATED LIFE OF DEVICES
13 - B1 GENERAL
13 - B2 IMPULSE-CURRENT AGEING
13 - B3 MAINS-CURRENT AGEING

Specifies minimum electrical performance, marking and disposal requirements for stand-alone surge protection devices having two or more terminals that are used in telecommunication applications. It also provides methods of tests for ascertaining compliance with the electrical requirements.

This Standard sets out the minimum performance requirements for standalone surge suppression devices having two or more terminals that are used in telecommunication applications.

First published as AS 4117(Int)-1993.
Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 4117:1996.