1 Overview
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
2 Normative references
3 Introduction
3.1 Environmental influences
3.1.1 Temperature
3.1.2 Atmospheric conditions
3.1.3 Extraneous electric fields
3.2 Test equipment
3.2.1 High-direct-voltage test set
3.2.2 Power supply
3.2.3 Discharge resistor
4 Test procedure
4.1 Test precautions
4.2 Safety practices
4.3 Testing procedure
4.4 Recording of test results
5 Evaluation of results
5.1 Current-time relationships
5.2 Resistance values
Annex A (informative) Reasons for Testing
Annex B (Informative) Protection Against Possible Severe Voltage
Conditions Due to Flashover
Annex C (Informative) Discussion of Differences of Opinions
Regarding DC Testing
Annex D (informative) Bibliography