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IEC 439-2 1987
UDC621.316.3.027.4:621.316.35

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British Standard
Low-voltage switchgear and
controlgear assemblies
Part 2. Particular requirements for busbar
trunking systems (busways)

Ensembles d'appareillage à basse tension

Partie 2. Prescriptions particulières pour les canalisations préfabriquées

Niederspannungs-Scha1tgerätekombinationen
Teil 2. Besondere Anforderungen an Schienenverteiler

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Contents
Page
Page
National foreword Inside front cover Appendix
Committees responsible Back cover F Example of determination ofR and X by
calculation from measurements for a three-phase
Specification a.c. busbar trunking system 11
1 General 1
2 Definitions 1
4 Electrical characteristics of assemblies 3
5 Information to be given regarding the assembly 3
7 Design and construction 3
8 Test specifications 5

National foreword
This Part of BS 5486 has been prepared under the direction ofthe Power Electrical Engineering Standards Committee and
supersedes BS 5486 : Part 2 : 1978, which is withdrawn. It is identical with IEC Publication 439-2 : 1987 ‘Low-voltage
switchgear and controlgear assemblies, Part 2 : Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems (busways)’, published by
the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
This Part of BS 5486 is a supplement to BS 5486 : Part I , which specifies the general requirements for busbar tmnking
systems.
The following is adapted from the IEC preface.
Busbar trunking systems (busways) shall comply with all the general requirements specified in BS 5486 : Part 1, unless
otherwise indicated in this Part of BS 5486, and shall also comply with the additional particular requirements contained in
this Part.
This Part shall be read in conjunction with BS 5486 : Part 1. Its clauses and subclauses modify or replace the
corresponding clauses of BS 5486 : Part I ; their numbering therefore corresponds to the latter.
Where there is no corresponding clause or subclause in this Part, the clause or subclause ofBS 5486 : Part 1 shall apply
without modification.
Terminology and conventions. The text of the international standard has been approved as suitable for publication as a
British Standard without deviation. Some terminology and certain conventions are not identical with those used in British
Standards.

Cross-references
International standard Corresponding British Standard
IEC 439- I : I985 BS 5486 LOW-voltageswitchgear and controlgear assemblies
. Part I : 1986 Specification for type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies (general
requirements)
(Identical)
The Technical Committee has reviewed the provisions of IEC 570, to which reference is made in the text, and has decided
that they are acceptable for use in conjunction with this standard.
A related British Standard for IEC 570 is BS 4533 ‘Luminaires’ Section 2.6 : 1979 ‘Electrical supply track systems for
luminaires’.
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British Standard

Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies

Part 2. Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems (busways)

1. General

1.1 Scope

Add the following paragraph :

T h i s s t a n d a r d also applies t o b u s b a r t r u n k i n g systems intended t o

s u p p l y luminaires t h r o u g h t a p - o f f u n i t s b u t does n o t apply t o s u p p l y
t r a c k systems i n accordance w i t h IEC Publication 570.

2. Definitions

2.1 . 1 . 2 Partially type-tested LV switchgear and controlgear

assemblies ( P T T A ) .

Not applicable,

2 . 3 . 4 Busbar trunking system [busway)

A t y p e - t e s t e d assembly i n t h e f o r m o f a conductor system comprising

b u s b a r s which 'are spaced and s u p p o r t e d by i n s u l a t i n g material i n a
duct, t r o u g h o r similar enclosure.

T h e assembly may consist of u n i t s such a s :

- b u s b a r t r u n k i n g u n i t s w i t h o r w i t h o u t t a p - o f f facilities,
- phase transposition, expansion, flexible, feeder and adapter u n i t s ,

- tap-off units.

Note.- T h e t e r m " b u s b a r " does n o t p r e j u d g e t h e geometrical shape,

size o r dimensions o f t h e conductor.

Add the following definitions :

2.3.5 Busbar trunking unit

A u n i t o f a b u s b a r t r u n k i n g system complete w i t h busbars, t h e i r

s u p p o r t s and insulation, e x t e r n a l enclosure and a n y f i x i n g and
connecting means t o o t h e r units, w i t h o r w i t h o u t t a p - o f f f a c i l i t i e s .

Note.- T r u n k i n g u n i t s may have d i f f e r e n t geometrical shapes such a s

s t r a i g h t length, elbow, tee o r cross.

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2.3.6 Busbar trunking unit with tap-off facilities

A b u s b a r t r u n k i n g u n i t designed t o enable t a p - o f f u n i t s t o b e
installed a t one o r more points a s predetermined by t h e manufacturer.

T h e connection of t a p - o f f u n i t s t o t h e b u s b a r t r u n k i n g u n i t may o r
may not r e q u i r e t h e b u s b a r system t o b e disconnected from t h e
supply.

2.3.7 Busbar trunking unit with trolley-type tap-off facilities

A b u s b a r t r u n k i n g u n i t designed t o p e r m i t t h e use o f r o l l e r - o r
brush-type tap-off units.

2.3 .i3 Busbar trunking adapter unit

A b u s b a r t r u n k i n g u n i t intended t o connect t w o u n i t s of t h e same
system b u t o f d i f f e r e n t t y p e o r o f d i f f e r e n t rated c u r r e n t .

2.3.9 Busbar trunkìng expansion unit

A b u s b a r t r u n k i n g u n i t intended t o p e r m i t a certain movement in t h e

a x i a l d i r e c t i o n of t h e b u s b a r t r u n k i n g system, e . g . thermal expansion.

2.3.1 O Busbar phase transposition unit

A b u s b a r t r u n k i n g u n i t intended t o change t h e relative positions o f

t h e phase conductors in o r d e r t o balance t h e i n d u c t i v e reactances o r
t o transpose t h e phases (such as L I - L 2 - L 3 - N t o N-L3-L2-L1).

2.3.1 1 Flexible busbar trunking unit

A b u s b a r t r u n k i n g u n i t h a v i n g conductors and enclosures designed

t o b e b e n t d u r i n g installation.

2.3.12 Busbar trunking feeder unit

A b u s b a r t r u n k i n g u n i t s e r v i n g as a n y incoming u n i t . T h e
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connection of t h e feeder u n i t t o t h e s u p p l y may o r may not r e q u i r e t h e
s u p p l y t o b e disconnected.

2.3.13 Tap-off unit

A n outgoing u n i t f o r t a p p i n g - o f f power f r o m t h e b u s b a r t r u n k i n g
u n i t with tap-off facilities (see Sub-clause 2.3.6), such as rollers,
brushes o r p l u g - i n devices.

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4. Electrical characteristics of assemblies

O Add Sub-clause 4.10 as follows:

4 . 1O Resistance and reactance values

T h e manufacturer shall state in t h e manner described in Clause 5 t h e

following mean values of t h e d i f f e r e n t phases, if a n y :

R = t h e mean ohmic resistance o f t h e t r u n k i n g system p e r metre

l e n g t h p e r phase:

- f o r a l l b u s b a r t r u n k i n g systems i r r e s p e c t i v e of r a t e d c u r r e n t :
resistance R a t a conductor temperature of +20 OC;
20

- f u r t h e r , f o r busbar t r u n k i n g systems w i t h a r a t e d c u r r e n t
g r e a t e r than 630 A : resistance R t when thermal e q u i l i b r i u m is
reached a t a n ambient temperature of +20 OC f o r t h e r a t e d
current.

X = t h e mean reactance o f t h e t r u n k i n g system p e r metre l e n g t h p e r

phase a t r a t e d f r e q u e n c y .

T h e values o f R and X may b e determined by d i r e c t measurement o r

by calculations f r o m measurements (see Appendix F ) .

5. Information t o b e g i v e n r e g a r d i n g t h e assembly

5.1 Nameplates
Add Item r ) as follows

r ) mean resistance and reactance values

7. Design a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n
7.1 .I General
Add the following t e x t :

B u s b a r trunking systems shall b e designed as type-tested low-

voltage switchgear and c o n t r o l g e a r assemblies ( T T A ) .

According t o t h e manufacturer's indications, busbar t r u n king

systems a r e i n t e n d e d t o w i t h s t a n d :
- e i t h e r normal mechanical loads (see Sub-clause 7.1.1.1),
- o r heavy mechanical loads (see Sub-clause 7.1.1.2),
- o r special mechanical loads (see Sub-clause 7.1.1.3).

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7.1 .I - 1 Normal mechanical loads

For b u s b a r t r u n k i n g systems, normal mechanical loads include, in

addition t o t h e i r own weight, mechanical loads imposed by t h e feeder
and t a p - o f f u n i t s .

Notes 1.- T h e necessary mechanical rigidity m a y b e obtained by t h e

choice of material, i t s thickness, i t s shape, and/or by t h e
number and position of f i x i n g points as indicated by t h e
manufacturer.

2.- Feeder u n i t s supported by t h e i r own separate f i x i n g s shall

not b e included in normal mechanical loads.

7.1 . 1 .2 Heavy mechanical loads

For b u s b a r t r u n k i n g systems, heavy mechanical loads include, i n

addition t o t h e normal mechanical loads, additional loads such as t h e
weight of a person.

Notes 1,- T h e necessary mechanical rigidity may b e obtained by t h e

choice of material, i t s thickness, i t s shape, and/or by t h e
number and position o f f i x i n g points as indicated by t h e
man u f a c t u r e r .

2.- T h e statement does n o t imply t h a t t h e b u s b a r t r u n k i n g

system may be used a s a walkway.

7.1 .I . 3 Special mechanical loads

T h e ability of b u s b a r t r u n k i n g systems t o w i t h s t a n d o t h e r additional

loads, such as l i g h t i n g apparatus, additional cables, ladder supports,
etc., s,hall b e subject t o agreement between manufacturer and u s e r .

7.1 .I .4 Insulating materials

Self-extinguishing properties of insulating materials are under

con s idera t io'n.
Add Sub-clause 7.1.4 as follows:

7.1.4 Requirements for the correct connection of tap-off units

When a b u s b a r t r u n k i n g system with predetermined t a p - o f f facilities

has a p r o t e c t i v e conductor o r a n e u t r a l conductor o r both, t h e design
shall b e such that, f o r reasons of safety, i n c o r r e c t assembly of a n y
p a r t of t h e system o r connection of t h e t a p - o f f u n i t s is p r e v e n t e d .

I n t h e case of d . c . o r single-phase a.c. t h e o r d e r o f polarities shall

b e maintained t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e length of t h e system.

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In case of three-phase a.c., t h e phase sequence shall b e maintained

along t h e e n t i r e l e n g t h of t h e system.

Table 111: Temperature-rise limits

Replace footnote 4 ) b y the following:

Unless otherwise specified in t h e case of e x t e r n a l surfaces o f

enclosures of b u s b a r t r u n k i n g systems which a r e accessible b u t do not
need t o b e touched d u r i n g normal operation, an increase i n t h e tempe-
r a t u r e - r i s e limits by 25 K i s permissible f o r metal surfaces and by
15 K f o r i n s u l a t i n g surfaces.

7 . 6 . 2 . 1 Accessibility
F i r s t p a r a g r a p h n o t applicable.

8 . T e s t specifications
Replace the existing text b y the following:

8 . 1 . 1 T y p e tests (see Sub-clause 8 . 2 )

T y p e tests a r e intended t o v e r i f y compliance w i t h t h e requirements
l a i d down i n t h i s s t a n d a r d f o r a g i v e n ' t y p e o f b u s b a r trunking
system.

T y p e tests s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t on a sample of such a b u s b a r

t r u n k i n g system o r on such p a r t s of b u s b a r t r u n k i n g systems
manufactured t o t h e same o r a similar d e s i g n .

T h e y shall b e c a r r i e d o u t on t h e i n i t i a t i v e of t h e manufacturer.

T y p e tests include:

a) v e r i f i c a t i o n of t e m p e r a t u r e - r i s e limits
(Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 1 , Publication 439-I),

b) v e r i f i c a t i o n of t h e d i e l e c t r i c p r o p e r t i e s
(Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 2 , Publication 439-I),

c) verification of t h e short-circuit strength

(Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 3 , Publication 4 3 9 - l ) ,

d) v e r i f i c a t i o n of t h e c o n t i n u i t y of t h e p r o t e c t i v e c i r c u i t
(Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 4 , Publication 4 3 9 - l ) ,

e) v e r i f i c a t i o n of clearances and creepage distances

(Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 5 , Publication 4 3 9 - l ) ,

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f) v e r i f i c a t i o n o f mechanical operation
(Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 6 , Publication 4 3 9 - l ) ,

g) verification of t h e degree of protection

(Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 7 , Publication 439-I),

h ) v e r i f i c a t i o n of resistance and reactance

(Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 8 of this publication) ,

i) verification of s t r u c t u r a l s t r e n g t h
(Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 9 of this publication),

k) verification of t h e endurance of t r u n k i n g systems with t r o l l e y t y p e

t a p - o f f facilities
(Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 1 0 o f t h i s p u b l i c a t i o n ) .

These tests may b e c a r r i e d o u t in any o r d e r and/or on d i f f e r e n t

samples of t h e same t y p e .

If modifications are made t o t h e components of t h e assembly, new

t y p e tests have t o be c a r r i e d o u t o n l y i n so f a r as such modifications
a r e likely t o a d v e r s e l y affect t h e results o f these tests.

Note.- Reference should also b e made t o t h e additions t o Sub-

clauses 8 . 2 . 1 and 8 . 2 . 3 g i v e n in t h i s p a r t of t h e publication.

8 . 2 T y p e tests
8 . 2 . 1 Verification of temperature-rise limits
8 . 2 . 1 . 2 Arrangement of the busbar trunking system
T h e b u s b a r t r u n k i n g system t o b e t e s t e d shall b e a r r a n g e d as in
normal use, w i t h a l l covers, etc., i n place.

T h e c u r r e n t rating of a busbar t r u n k i n g system is affected by t h e

mounting arrangement. T h e r e f o r e t h e temperature r i s e t e s t has t o b e
performed with t h e r a t e d c u r r e n t a p p r o p r i a t e t o t h e mounting a r r a n g e -
ment(s) stated by t h e manufacturer. If o n l y one t e s t is performed, t h e
most unfavourable mounting arrangement shall be used.

8 . 2 . 1 . 3 Temperature-rise tests
A t e s t shall b e performed o v e r a total length of a t least 6 m
i n c l u d i n g a t l e a s t one j o i n t .

T h e t e s t c u r r e n t s shall b e substantially equal i n t h e l i v e conductors.

A n y unintentional c i r c u l a t i o n of a i r in t h e section u n d e r t e s t shall b e

prevented, e.g. by closing t h e ends.

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A n o t h e r temperature-rise t e s t shall b e made on each size of t a p - o f f

u n i t designed t o b e connected t o t h e b u s b a r t r u n k i n g system. For t h i s
test, t h e t a p - o f f u n i t s h a l l c a r r y i t s r a t e d c u r r e n t and t h e b u s b a r
t r u n k i n g system shall b e supplied with i t s r a t e d c u r r e n t .

T h e size and t h e disposition of e x t e r n a l conductors used f o r t h e t e s t

s h a l l b e p a r t of t h e t e s t r e p o r t .

T h e t e s t s h a l l b e made f o r a s u f f i c i e n t time f o r t h e temperature r i s e

t o reach a constant value ( b u t n o t exceeding 8 h ) . In practice, t h i s
condition i s reached when t h e v a r i a t i o n does n o t exceed 1 K p e r h o u r .

Note.- I n practice, t o shorten t h e t e s t t h e c u r r e n t may b e increased

during t h e f i r s t p a r t o f t h e test, it being reduced t o t h e
specified t e s t c u r r e n t a f t e r w a r d s .

In t h e absence of detailed information a s t o t h e service conditions,

t h e cross-section o f t h e e x t e r n a l conductors s h a l l b e as follows: (see
Publication 439-1).

8.2.3 Verification of the short-circuit strength 3

8.2.3.2.1 Test arrangement

T h e b u s b a r t r u n k i n g system shall b e set u p as in normal use. T h e

t y p e t e s t s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t on a n assembly comprising a t least one
b u s b a r trunking feeder u n i t connected t o t h e a p p r o p r i a t e number of
s t r a i g h t t r u n k i n g u n i t s t o obtain a l e n g t h of not more t h a n 6 m.

O t h e r t y p e s of t r u n k i n g u n i t s and t a p - o f f u n i t s n o t included i n t h e
above t e s t shall b e tested i n d i v i d u a l l y .

8.2.3.2.5 Results t o be obtained

A f t e r t h e test, t h e conductors shall n o t show a n y u n d u e deforma-

t i o n . Slight deformation of b u s b a r s i s acceptable p r o v i d e d t h a t the
clearances and creepage distances specified i n Sub-clause 7.1.2 a r e
s t i l l complied w i t h a n d t h a t t h e deformation does n o t i n t e r f e r e w i t h t h e
p r o p e r connection of t a p - o f f u n i t s . Also, t h e insulation o f t h e conduc-
.tors and t h e s u p p o r t i n g i n s u l a t i n g p a r t s s h a l l n o t show a n y s i g n i f i c a n t
signs o f deterioration, t h a t is, t h e essential characteristics o f t h e
insulation remain such t h a t t h e mechanical and d i e l e c t r i c p r o p e r t i e s of
t h e equipment s a t i s f y t h e requirements o f t h i s s t a n d a r d .

T h e detection device s h a l l n o t i n d i c a t e a f a u l t c u r r e n t .

T h e r e shall b e no loosening o f p a r t s used f o r t h e connection of

conductors and conductors shall n o t separate f r o m t h e outgoing I
terminals. I

T h e effectiveness of t h e p r o t e c t i v e conductors e n s u r i n g protection

against e l e c t r i c shock i n case of a f a u l t shall n o t b e impaired.

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Deforination of t h e enclosure i s permissible t o t h e e x t e n t t o which

t h e degree of protection is not impaired and t h e clearances a r e n o t
reduced t o values which a r e less t h a n those specified.

A n y d i s t o r t i o n of t h e b u s b a r c i r c u i t o r t h e frame of t h e assembly
which impairs normal i n s e r t i o n o f withdrawable o r removable u n i t s shall
b e deemed a f a i l u r e .

In case of doubt, it shall b e checked t h a t t h e apparatus incorporated

in t h e assembly i s i n a condition a s p r e s c r i b e d i n t h e relevant spe-
cifications.

Add Sub-clauses as follows:

8 . 2 . 0 Verification of resistance and reactance

T h e mean values of resistance and reactance (see Sub-clause 4.10 of

t h i s publication) are determined on a t e s t specimen having a total
l e n g t h of a t l e a s t 6 m i n c l u d i n g a t least one j o i n t .

The method o f determination shall b e chosen by t h e manufacturer.

A n example of calculation f r o m measurements is g i v e n in Appendix F.

8 . 2 . 9 Verification of structural strength

According t o t h e mechanical loads indicated by t h e manufacturer, t h e

verification of t h e s t r u c t u r a l s t r e n g t h o f b u s b a r t r u n k i n g systems
intended f o r horizontal installation shall b e made in accordance w i t h
t h e following t e s t procedures:

- f o r normal mechanical loads: see Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 9 . 1 ,

- f o r heavy mechanical loads: see Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 9 . 2 ,
- f o r special mechanical loads: see Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 9 . 3 .

8 . 2 . 9 . 1 Verification of the structural strength with normal mechanical

loads

These tests v e r i f y t h e s t r u c t u r a l s t r e n g t h w i t h normal mechanical

loads according t o Sub-clause 7 . 1 , I . 1.

8.2.9.1.1 T h e f i r s t t e s t shall b e made on one straight t r u n k i n g u n i t ,

which is s u p p o r t e d as in normal use a t t w o positions spaced a t t h e
distance D . This distance D shall b e t h e maximum distance between
s u p p o r t s specified by t h e manufacturer.

Note.- T h e location and form of t h e s u p p o r t s a r e t o b e specified by

t h e manufacturer.

A mass M s h a l l b e placed w i t h o u t dynamic loading on a square rigid

piece with sides equal t o t h e width of t h e b u s b a r t r u n k i n g system, a t
t h e midpoint bstween t h e s u p p o r t s on t o p o f t h e enclosure. T h e mass
M shall b e equal t o t h e mass m of that p a r t of t h e t r u n k i n g u n i t which
i s between t h e s u p p o r t s p l u s an additional mass r n ~equal t o t h e
maximum load imposed by t h e feeder and t a p - o f f u n i t s specified by t h e
manufacturer t o b e connected t o t h e l e n g t h D .

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T h e d u r a t i o n of t h e t e s t shall b e 5 min.

IM I
M = m + mL

m = mass o f t h e trunking u n i t
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l between s u p p o r t s

mL= mass o f t h e feeder and

t a p - o f f un i t s

8.2.9.1.2 A second t e s t shall be made on t w o s t r a i g h t t r u n k i n g u n i t s

joined t o g e t h e r a n d s u p p o r t e d as in normal use a t t h e minimum number
of positions a t t h e maximum distances D a n d DI. T h e distance D is
that specified i n Sub-clause 8.2.9.1.1; t h e distance D1 i s t h e maximum
distance between s u p p o r t s adjacent t o a j o i n t as specified by t h e
manufacturer. T h e j o i n t shall b e placed midway between t h e s u p p o r t s .

A mass M l shall b e placed w i t h o u t dynamic loading on t o p o f t h e

enclosure a t t h e j o i n t on a square rigid piece with sides equal t o t h e
w i d t h of t h e b u s b a r t r u n k i n g system. T h e mass M l shall b e equal t o
t h e mass ml o f those p a r t s o f t h e t r u n k i n g units, i n c l u d i n g t h e joint,
between t h e s u p p o r t s located a t distance D I p l u s a n additional mass
mLI equal t o t h e maximum load imposed by t h e feeder and t a p - o f f u n i t s
specified by t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r t o b e connected t o t h e l e n g t h D l .

T h e d u r a t i o n o f t h e t e s t shall b e 5 min.

I Mf

I
I
I I
\ I \

c I D L

-
- ml + mLl

ml
= mass o f t h e t r u n k i n g u n i t s i n c l u d i n g j o i n t between s u p p o r t s a t
distance DI

mLl = mass o f t h e feeder and t a p - o f f u n i t s

8.2.9.2 Verification of t h e structural strength with heavy mechanical loads

These tests v e r i f y t h e s t r u c t u r a l strength with heavy mechanical

loads according t o Sub-clause 7.1.1.2.

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8.2.9.2.1 The t e s t described in Sub-clause 8 . 2 . 9 . 1 . I shall b e . p e r f o r m e d

w i t h t h e mass

M = m + mL + 90 k g

8.2.9.2.2 The t e s t described i n Sub-clause 8.2.9.1.2 shall b e performed

w i t h t h e mass
- 90 kg
Ml - ml + "LI +

8.2.9.3 Verification of the structural strength w i t h special mechanical

loads

The t e s t s v e r i f y i n g t h e s t r u c t u r a l s t r e n g t h w i t h special mechanical

loads (Sub-clause 7. I . I .3) shall be t h e subject of a n agreement
between manufacturer and u s e r .

8.2.9.4 Results to be obtained

D u r i n g and a f t e r these t e s t s , n e i t h e r t h e t r u n k i n g u n i t s n o r t h e
j o i n t o r p a r t s of them shall break; i n addition, t h e r e shall be no
deformation of t h e enclosure which would compromise t h e degree of
protection o r reduce t h e clearances and creepage distances t o values
which a r e less t h a n those specified (see Sub-clause 7.1.2 of IEC
Publication 439-1). A f t e r t h e t e s t , t h e r e shall be no appreciable p e r -
manent deformation which, f o r example, would be liable t o i m p a i r the
c o r r e c t insertion of incoming and outgoing u n i t s . ,

D u r i n g and a f t e r these t e s t s the protective circuit shall remain

functional.

A f t e r each of t h e t e s t s according t o Sub-clause 8.2.9.1, 8.2.9.2 o r

8.2.9.3, t h e t e s t assemblies shall w i t h s t a n d t h e dielectric t e s t accord-
i n g t o Sub-clause 8.2.2 of IEC Publication 439-1.

8.2.1 O Verification of the endurance of t r u n k i n g systems w i t h trolley

type tap-off facilities

With t h e s l i d i n g contacts c a r r y i n g t h e i r rated c u r r e n t a t rated

voltage, it shall b e p o s s i b l e t o c a r r y o u t successfully 10 O00 cycles of
t o and from movements along t h e conductors o f t h e t r u n k i n g system.

In t h e case of a.c., t h e power factor of t h e load shall be f r o m 0.75

to 0.8.

T h e speed of t h e t r o l l e y c a r r y i n g the sliding contacts and the

distance t h r o u g h which it moves shall be determined by t h e operating
conditions for which it i s designed, If the t r o l l e y i s intended t o sup-
p o r t a tool o r other mechanical load, an equivalefit w e i g h t shall b e
suspended f r o m it d u r i n g t h e t e s t .

A f t e r completion of t h e t e s t , t h e r e shall be no mechanical o r elec-

t r i c a l defect, whether by undue p i t t i n g , b u r n i n g o r welding of t h e
contacts.

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Add an Appendix F as follows:

APPENDIX F

EXAMPLE OF DETERMINATION OF R AND X B Y CALCULATION FROM

MEASUREMENTS FOR A THREE-PHASE A . C . BUSBAR
TRUNKING SYSTEM

T h e following measurements shall b e recorded f r o m t h e t e s t d a t a obtained

d u r i n g t h e temperature-rise test:

V = t h e average r . m . s . line-to-line voltage d r o p i n v o l t s

V = ‘12 + ‘23 + ‘31

3

I = t h e average r . m . s . c u r r e n t in amperes

Il + l2 l 3+

I =
3

P = t h e t o t a l three-phase power in watts

L = t h e l e n g t h i n metres f r o m t h e voltmeter leads connected a t t h e input

end t o t h e p o i n t where t h e b u s b a r s are connected together a t t h e
o u t p u t end.

Calculate t h e impedance Z, t h e a l t e r n a t i n g c u r r e n t resistance R , and t h e

reactance X , in ohms p e r metre on line-to-neutral basis, as follows:

V
Z =
45 I L

X = (Z2- R 2 ) 1/2

Note. - A more elaborate method o f calculation i s u n d e r consideration.

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