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BS 9720:1989
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Specification for custom-built transformers and inductors of assessed quality: generic data and methods of test
Hardcopy , PDF
English
31-10-1989
Foreword
Committees responsible
Section one. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Related documents
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Letter symbols, signs and abbreviations
1.5 Graphical symbols
1.6 Marking of the component and package
1.7 Delayed delivery
1.8 Certified test records
1.9 Standard ratings and characteristics
1.10 Ordering information
Section two. Tests
2.1 Test and measurement conditions
2.1.1 General
2.1.2 Measurement uncertainty
2.1.3 Alternative test methods
2.2 Visual inspection
2.2.1 General
2.2.2 Isolating screen position
2.2.3 Quality of solder joints (isolating screens)
2.3 Dimensioning and gauging procedure
2.4 Electrical test procedures
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 Winding resistance
2.4.2.1 D.C. winding resistance
2.4.2.2 Continuity
2.4.3 Insulation resistance
2.4.3.1 Insulation resistance (standard atmosphere)
2.4.3.2 Insulation resistance (hot)
2.4.4 Losses
2.4.4.1 No-load current
2.4.4.2 No-load loss
2.4.5 Voltage proof (electric strength test)
2.4.6 Induced high voltage
2.4.7 Magnetic fields
2.4.7.1 Magnetic shielding
2.4.7.2 Magnetic influence (compass safe distance)
2.4.8 Inductance and a.c. resistance
2.4.9 Screens
2.4.9.1 Electrostatic screen(s)
2.4.9.2 Isolating screen
2.4.10 Q factor
2.4.11 Capacitance unbalance
2.4.12 Impedance unbalance
2.4.13 Voltage unbalance
2.4.14 Resistance unbalance
2.4.15 Leakage inductance
2.4.16 Capacitance
2.4.16.1 Self-capacitance
2.4.16.2 Interwinding capacitance
2.4.17 Voltage transformation ratio
2.4.18 Resonant frequency
2.4.18.1 Inherent self-resonance
2.4.18.2 Resonant assemblies
2.4.19 Signal transfer characteristics
2.4.19.1 Insertion loss
2.4.19.2 Return loss
2.4.20 Frequency response
2.4.21 Pulse characteristics
2.4.22 Total harmonic distortion
2.4.23 Temperature rise
2.4.24 Voltage regulation at full load
2.4.25 Magnetic radiation
2.4.26 Acoustic noise
2.4.27 Polarity (phase) test
2.4.28 Non-linearity of magnetizing current
2.4.29 Maximum surface temperature
2.5 Environmental test procedures
2.5.1 General
2.5.2 Soldering
2.5.3 Robustness of terminations
2.5.4 Shock
2.5.5 Bump
2.5.6 Vibration
2.5.7 Acceleration, steady state
2.5.8 Rapid change of temperature, thermal shock in
air
2.5.9 Sealing
2.5.10 Climatic sequence
2.5.11 Damp heat, steady state
2.5.12 Dry heat
2.5.13 Mould growth
2.5.14 Salt mist
2.5.15 Sulphur dioxide
2.5.16 Flammability
2.5.17 Solvent resistance
2.6 Endurance test procedures
2.6.1 Short-term endurance (load run)
2.6.2 Long-term endurance (life test)
Section three. Capability approval procedures
3.1 Eligibility for capability approval
3.2 Application for capability approval
3.2.1 General
3.2.2 Scope of capability
3.2.2.1 General
3.2.2.2 Environmental characteristics
3.2.2.3 Core type
3.2.2.4 Range of mass
3.2.2.5 Type of construction
3.2.2.6 Form of statement
3.2.3 Add-on and built-in components
3.3 Description of capability
3.4 Appraisal of capability
3.4.1 Capability qualifying components (CQCs)
3.4.2 CQC test schedules
3.4.2.1 General
3.4.2.2 Sample selection and test flow chart for the
appraisal of capability
3.4.2.3 Failure procedure
3.4.3 Schedule 1: Preconditioning
3.4.4 Schedule 2A: Assessment of climatic durability
3.4.5 Schedule 2B: Assessment of long-term endurance
3.4.6 Schedule 2C: Assessment of mechanical/
environmental durability
3.4.7 Schedule 3: Selective assessment of
mechanical/environmental durability
3.5 Announcement of capability approval
3.6 Maintenance of capability approval
3.6.1 General
3.6.2 Annual testing
3.6.3 Three-yearly testing
3.6.4 Additional boundaries to the approval
3.6.5 Procedure in the event of failure
3.7 Quality conformance inspection
3.8 Changes to the approved capability
Appendices
A Allocation of numbers to generic, sectional
and blank detail specifications
B Sample format for certified test record
C Sample format for abstract of manufacturer's
report
D List of clauses corresponding to those in
BS 9720 : 1983
Tables
1 Preferred values of acceleration and
displacement for vibration testing
2 Proof test voltages
3 Data for magnetic radiation test
Figures
1 Pulse waveform parameters
2 Examples of good solder joints
3 Examples of poor solder joints
4 Helmholtz structure
5 Measurement of capacitance unbalance
6 Measurement of impedance unbalance
7 Measurement of voltage transformation ratio
8 Measurement of resonant frequency: Inherent
self-resonance
9 Measurement of resonant frequency: Resonant
assemblies
10 Measurement of insertion loss and frequency
response
11 Use of two identical transformers when
transformation ratio is not unity
12 Measurement of non-linearity of magnetizing
current
13 Maximum non-linearity of magnetizing current
14 Sample selection and test flow chart for the
appraisal of capability
15 Sample selection and test flow chart for the
maintenance of capability approval
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