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I.S. EN 61243-5:2001

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LIVE WORKING - VOLTAGE DETECTORS - VOLTAGE DETECTING SYSTEMS (VDS)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2001

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INTRODUCTION
Clause
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Requirements
   4.1 General
   4.2 Threshold values
   4.3 Indication and perceptibility
   4.4 Climatic requirements
   4.5 Coupling dielectric
   4.6 Measuring circuit components
   4.7 Connecting lead
   4.8 Interface and test point
   4.9 Indicator
   4.10 Terminal leads of separable indicators
   4.11 Markings
   4.12 Instructions for use
5 Tests
   5.1 General
   5.2 Arrangement, assembly, markings and instructions
        for use
   5.3 Dielectric strength of the coupling system or
        integrated VDS
   5.4 Maximum current from the coupling electrode
   5.5 Interface conditions for separable VDS
   5.6 Voltage limiting device
   5.7 Temperature dependence of coupling systems of
        separable VDS and of integrated VDS
   5.8 Phase rotation of the coupling system
   5.9 Insulation resistance of the coupling system
        under pollution
   5.10 Connecting leads
   5.11 Clear indication in integrated VDS
   5.12 Vibration resistance of the indicator for
        separable and integrated VDS
   5.13 Drop and impact resistance
   5.14 Dielectric strength of separable indicators
   5.15 Threshold voltage and input impedance of indicators
   5.16 Climatic dependence of threshold voltage
   5.17 Response time of indicator
   5.18 Non-response to d.c. voltage
   5.19 Efficiency of testing element
   5.20 Indication until power source is exhausted
   5.21 Temperature dependence of the separable indicator
   5.22 Clear perceptibility of visual indication
   5.23 Clear perceptibility of audible indication
   5.24 Clear indication of phase comparators
   5.25 Phase rotation of universal phase comparator
   5.26 Maintenance test of the coupling system of
        separable VDS
   5.27 Maintenance test of voltage indicators of
        separable VDS
   5.28 Maintenance test of integrated VDS
Tables
Figures
Annexes
A Sequence of tests
B Instructions for use of the VDS
C Dimensional characteristics of plug arrangements
D Sampling test
E Tightness test for separable connectors containing
   LRP coupling systems
F Voltage indicating systems
ZA Special conditions for voltage indicators which
   can be connected to 230 V a.c. socket-outlet
ZB Normative references to international publications
   with their corresponding European publications

Applies to voltage detecting systems that are single-pole and are capacitively-coupled to live parts.

DevelopmentNote
For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (01/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
138
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
IEC 61243-5:1997 Identical
UNE-EN 61243-5:2002 Identical
EN 61243-5:2001 Identical
NBN EN 61243-5 : 2002 Identical
BS EN 61243-5:2001 Identical
SN EN 61243-5 : 2001 Identical
DIN EN 61243-5 : 2002 Identical
NF EN 61243-5 : 2002 Identical

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