NF C 33-020 -1-

E: Insulated cables and their accessories for power systems –

Insulation piercing branch-connectors for overhead distributions and
services with bundle assembled cores, of rated voltage 0,6/1 kV

F: Câbles isolés et leurs accessoires pour réseaux d’énergie –

Connecteurs de dérivation à perforation d’isolant pour réseaux et
Branchements aériens en conducteurs isolés torsadés,
de tension assignée 0,6/1 kV

D: Isolierte Kabel und ihre Garnituren für Starkstromanlagen –

Abzweigungssteckverbinden mit Durchschlag des Isolierstoffes
für Freileitungs – Netze und - Anschlüße mit Bündelleitern, für
Nennspannung 0,6/1 kV

Accredited French Standard

Decided by Director General of AFNOR.

With sections 1 to 6 of the accredited standard NF EN 50483 of July 2009

replaces the accredited standard NF C 33-020 of June, 1998.

Correspondence The present document does not have any equivalent to CEI or to
CENELEC.

Summary The current document defines the characteristics and the tests applicable
to insulation piercing connectors for overhead distributions and services
with bundle assembled cores, of rated voltage 0,6/1kV.

Describers Electrical network, overhead electrical line, electric cable, insulated cable,
electrical connector, branch connector, characteristics, tests.

Modifications By comparison with the replaced document, the revision of the standard done
in order to conform to European test standards.

Corrections
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THE STANDARD

The Standard is meant to act as a basis in relationships between economic, scientific, technical and social partners.

The Standard is essentially optional. However, when referenced in a contract, it is to be followed by the concerned
parties. Upon regulation, use of part or entire standard can be made compulsory.

The standard is a document drawn up out of consensus within a standardization committee upon requests of
representatives of all interested parties. A public survey precedes the actual adoption of the standard.

Standards are examined regularly to evaluate the suitability to the current contexts.

Every standard comes into effect from the date indicated on the first page.

UNDERSTANDING THE STANDARDS

Reader’s attention is drawn to the following points:

The verbs “must”, “have to” are used to express one or many requirements which ought to be respected to conform
to the current document. These requirements can be found within the framework of the standard or in the appendix
described “normative”. For test methodology, use of infinitives indicates requirements.

Expressions such as “it is appropriate” and “recommended that” are used to express preferred possibilities but
unrequired for conformity to the current document. Verbal forms of “can” are used to either give useful but non-
compulsory suggestions or advice, or express authorization.

Moreover, the current document can furnish extra information meant for facilitating comprehension or use of
certain elements or for clarifying application, without any mention of requirement to be met. These elements are
presented in the form of “notes” or “appendices”.

STANDARDISATION COMMITTEE

Standardization Committee gathers in a given field of activity expertise necessary for working out French
specifications and French positions on projects of European or international Standard. The Committee can also
prepare experimental standards and instruction manuals.

If you would like to comment on this text, or make suggestions for developments or participate in its revision, get
in touch with ute@ute.asso.fr .

The composition of the Standardization Committee that has drawn up the current document is given below. When
an expert represents an organization different from his parent organization this information is indicated by: parent
organization (represented organization).
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Electric power cables and their accessories UTE/UF 20

List of organizations represented in the standardization committee

Secrétariat : UTE

BNA (BUREAU DE NORMALISATION DE L’AUTOMOBILE) – UTAC

BNPP (BUREAU DE NORMALISATION DES PLASTIQUES ET DE LA PLASTURGIE)
BOREALIS France
EDF (ÉLECTRICITÉ DE France)
EFECTIS France
FFIE (FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE DES ENTREPRISES DE GÉNIE ÉLECTRIQUE ET ÉNERGÉTIQUE)
FIF (FEDERATION DES INDUSTRIES FERROVIAIRES)
GIMELEC (GROUPEMENT DES INDUSTRIES DE L’ÉQUIPEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE ET
ÉNERGÉTIQUE)
LCIE (LABORATOIRE CENTRAL DES INDUSTRIES ÉLECTRIQUES)
MINISTÉRE DU TRAVAIL, DES RELATIONS SOCIALES, DE LA FAMILLE, DE LA SOLIDARITÉ ET
DE LA VILLE
RATP (RÉGIE AUTONOME DES TRANSPORTS PARISIENS)
RTE (RESEAU DE TRANSPORT DE L’ELECTRICITE)
SNCF (SOCIÉTÉ NATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER FRANÇAIS)
SYCABEL (SYNDICAT PROFESSIONNEL DES FABRICANTS DE FILS ET CÂBLES ÉLECTRIQUES ET
DE COMMUNICATION)
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NATIONAL FOREWORD

There is no French or European standard specific to insulation piercing connectors for

overhead distributions and services with bundle assembled cables, of rated voltage 0,6/1 kV.

The current document has been prepared by Commission UF 20, Electric power cables and
their accessories.

The tests described in this document are type tests. They assure the user of satisfying
performance, by making use of accessories which subjected to these tests is successful. This
ensures the continuity and the quality of their manufacture.

The current document cancels and replaces the standard NF C 33-020 of June, 1998.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NATIONAL FOREWARD ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

1. Scope of Application ................................................................................................................................................. 6

2. Normative References .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3. Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Performance characteristics of connectors .............................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Common characteristics ...................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Disconnection, reconnection of connectors with independent tightening facility ............................................. 8
5. Designations.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.1 Connection of a bundled insulated conductor to another bundled insulated conductor .................................. 9
5.2 Connection of a main bare conductor to a bundled insulated conductor .......................................................... 9
5.3 Measuring and short-circuiting on a bundled insulated conductor .................................................................. 10
5.4 Preferred operating ranges of connectors ........................................................................................................ 10
6. Type tests ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
6.1 Definition ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.2 General test conditions...................................................................................................................................... 10
6.3 Mechanical tests ................................................................................................................................................ 12
6.4 Di-electric Voltage and watertightness tests ..................................................................................................... 13
6.5 Low temperature assembly test ........................................................................................................................ 13
6.6 Climatic ageing test............................................................................................................................................ 13
6.7 Corrosion test .................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.8 Electrical ageing test .......................................................................................................................................... 14
6.9 Temperature rise and overcurrent test ............................................................................................................. 14
7. Markings and indications ........................................................................................................................................ 15
7.1 Contents of Markings......................................................................................................................................... 15
7.2 Check for permanent marking ........................................................................................................................... 15
8. Compliance of products with this standard ............................................................................................................ 15
8.1 General .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
8.2 Routine tests and sampling tests ....................................................................................................................... 15
9. Designation and operating ranges of connectors designed for public network distributions ................................ 15
Appendix A (normative) Table A.1 – Recap table indicating the number of connectors for each model to be tested ..... 16
Appendix B (normative) Connecting pin of connectors of type CMCC and jig of the connection socket .......................... 17
Appendix C (normative) Designation and operating ranges of connectors intended for public distribution networks .... 18
C.1 Service connectors (CB) and public lighting connectors (CE) with simultaneous tightening and pierced tap .. 18
C.2 Network connectors (CDR) with independent tightening and stripped tap ...................................................... 18
C.3 Connectors and measurements and short-circuiting plugs (CMCC/CTy) (PMCC) ............................................. 19
Bibliography........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
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1 Scope of application
The current document applies to connectors intended to ensure electrical connection of overhead distributions with
bundled cables or bare conductors, to distributions and services insulated cables, of rated voltage 0,6/1 V.

These connectors are not designed to be reused when they are disconnected from the main insulated conductor.

The main conductors are in accordance with

2
- The standard NF C 33-209 for insulated bundled insulated cables (cross section ≤ 150 mm )
- The standard NF EN 50182 for bare conductors made in aluminum alloy or with the experimental standard C 34-110-
2
3 for copper conductors (cross section ≤ 116 mm )

The tap conductors are in accordance with:

- The standard NF C 33-209 for bundled insulated cables (section ≤ 150 mm2 ) ;
2
- The standard NF C 33-210 for underground service cables (cross section ≤ 35 mm )
- With any specification regarding underground service cables , agreed upon by the client and the manufacturer ;
2
- The standard NF C 32-321 for public lighting cables (cross section ≤ 10 mm copper ) ;
2
- The standard NF C 32-321 for grounding cables (cross section ≤ 25 mm ).

This document establishes the main characteristics of different connectors and the tests they must satisfy.

2 Normative references
The following reference documents are indispensable to the application of the current document. The last edition of the
reference document applies (including modifications, if any).

C 34-110-3, Hard-drawn copper conductors for overhead lines.

NF C 32-321, Insulated conductors and insulated cables for wiring – rigid polyethylene reticulated insulated-sheathed
cables under polyvinyl chloride protective sheath – Series U-1000 R2V.

NF C 33-209, Insulated or protected cables for power systems – Insulated cable bundle for overhead distributions, of rated
voltage 0,6/1 kV.

NF C 33-210, Insulated or protected cables for power systems – rigid polyethylene reticulated insulated-sheathed cables
under polyvinyl chloride protective sheath – Series H1 XDV-A.

NF E 25-016, Fixing components – Hexagonal and square products – Dimensions of external width across flats.

NF EN 50182, Conductors for overhead lines – Round wire concentric laid stranded conductors (classification index: C 34-
125)

NF EN 50483-1: 2009, Test requirements for low voltage aerial bundled cable accessories – Part 1: General (classification
index: C 33-045-1)
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NF EN 50483-4: 2009, Test requirements for low voltage aerial bundled cable accessories – Part 4: Connectors
(classification index: C 33-045-4)

3 Terms and definitions

For the purpose of the current document, the terms and definitions of standards NF EN 50483–1 and NF EN 50483–4 as
well as the following apply.

3.1
Insulation Piercing connector (IPC)
Connector in which electrical contact with the conductor is made by metallic protrusions which pierce the insulation of
the ABC core.

[SOURCE: NF EN 50483-1, definition 3.15]

3.2
Branching connector or street lighting connector (CB and CE respectively)
Connector designed to connect respectively one or many consumer(s) or public lighting equipment to a low voltage
distribution network.

NOTE The CB connector is intended also for the neutral grounding.

3.3
Network connector (CDR)
Connector intended to connect two low voltage distribution networks with one another

3.4
Measuring and short-circuiting connector (CMCC)
Connector designed to make measurement and grounding and short-circuiting low voltage distribution networks with
bundle assembled cores in the case of work executed voltage free.

3.5
Measuring and short-circuiting plug (PMCC)
Accessory associated with the CB connector conforming to the current document and intended to make measures and
grounding and short-circuiting low voltage distribution networks with bundle assembled cores in the case of work
executed voltage free. (See Appendix A of the standard NF EN 50483-4)

3.6
Main conductor
Un-cut conductor crossing a connector

3.7
Tap conductor
Conductor connected to the main conductor by a connector.

[SOURCE: NF EN 50483-1, definition 3.6]

3.8
Independent tightening connector
Connector whose design of tightening facilities allows the connection of the main conductor and tap conductor(s), made
in an independent way.
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3.9
Simultaneous tightening connector
Connector whose design of tightening facilities involves a simultaneous connection of both main and branch conductors.

3.10
Torque limiter
Calibrated part of the tightening system ensuring the respect of value of tightening torque as recommended by the
manufacturer.

4 Performance characteristics of connectors

4.1 Common characteristics
- The connectors can be mounted either electrical voltage free or under electrical voltage on the phase
conductors or neutral conductors;
- The connection and disconnection operations are done without electrical load;
- All metallic accessible parts during installation and after the installation of the connector must be by
construction potential free;
- The insulating sheath must be built-in with the connector
- The tightening nuts or screws must have a hexagonal head of 10 mm, 13 mm or 17 mm of width across flats. These
dimensions are defined in the standard NF E 25-016;
- The tightening instruments designed to make an insulation piercing connection must be fitted with a torque limiter;
- The maximum value of this torque must not cross 20 N.m for cross-sections of conductors below or equal to 95 mm2;
2 2
for cross sections above 95 mm and below or equal to 150 mm , this torque must not go above 30 N.m;
- The usable models on insulated main conductors are with insulation piercing and must not damage the
neighboring conductors ;
- The watertightness of connectors must be ensured by appropriate elastomer materials and must not be
completely based on the usage of grease, gel paste etc.

NOTE It’s is to be noted that the connectors are not designed to be reused when they are disconnected from a main insulated
conductor (see Clause 1)

4.2 Disconnection, reconnection of connectors with independent tightening facility

Any stripped branch conductor can be disconnected and reconnected without electrical load.

In the case of a connector mounted on a bare main conductor, the disconnection and the reconnection can be done on
the main conductor, without electrical load.
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5 Designations
In the designations, the labels used have the following meanings;

x: indicates the number of tap conductors. The absence of number means there is only one tap conductor.
xp: indicates that the tap conductor(s) is(are) pierced.
y: indicates the maximum cross-section of main conductor.
z: indicates the maximum cross-section of tap conductor.
S: corresponds to a simultaneous tightening connector.

2S: corresponds to an independent tightening connector.

CNk: k indicates the nature of the core of the main bare conductor:
CNU for copper
CNA for aluminum or aluminum alloy
CN for any
CT: indicates the connector is intended for a bundle conductor.

5.1 Connection of a bundled insulated conductor to another bundled insulated conductor

Table 1 - Connection of a bundled insulated conductor to another bundled insulated conductor

Designation Tightening Branch Reconnection

CBx/CTy Stripped Yes (tap)
CBxp/CTy Independent Pierced No
CDR/CT2Syz Stripped Yes (tap)
CBS/CTy No
CES/CTy Simultaneous Pierced No
CDRS/CTyz No

5.2 Connection of a main bare conductor to a bundled insulated conductor

Table 2 - Connection of a main bare conductor to a bundled insulated conductor

Designation Tightening Branch Reconnection

CDRxp/CNk2Syz Independent Pierced Yes (main)
CDRx/CNk2Syz Independent Stripped Yes (main and/or tap)
CDRSxp/CNkyz Simultaneous Pierced No
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5.3 Measuring and short-circuiting on a bundled insulated conductor

Table 3 - Measuring and short-circuiting on a bundled insulated conductor

Designation Tightening Branch Reconnection

CMCC/CTy Only on a main
conductor
The branching is done on an Appendix A
PMCC In a CB type connector
integrated pin. NF EN 50483-4 and Appendix
CB + PMCC Only on a main B of the current document
conductor

5.4 Preferred operating ranges of connectors

Preferred operating ranges use of connectors are the following:

5.4.1 Insulated Conductors

2 2
Range 1,5 mm to 10 mm
Range 6 mm2 to 35 mm2
2 2
Range 16 mm to 70 mm
2 2
Range 35 mm to 95 mm
2 2
Range 50 mm to 150 mm

5.4.2 Bare conductors

5.4.2.1 Bare conductors in aluminum or in aluminum alloy
2 2
Range 16 mm to 95 mm
2 2
Range 35 mm to 120 mm

5.4.2.2 Bare copper conductors

2 2
Range 6 mm to 50 mm
Range 50 mm2 to 120 mm2

6 Type tests
6.1 Definition
Type test
Test required to be made before supplying a type of material covered by this standard on a general commercial basis, in
order to demonstrate satisfactory performance characteristics to meet the intended application.

NOTE these tests are of such a nature that, after they have been made, they need not be repeated unless changes are made to the
accessory materials, design or type of manufacturing process which might change the performance characteristics.

[SOURCE: NF EN 50483-4, definition 3.21]

6.2 General test conditions

6.2.1 Identification of connectors to be tested

The connectors to be tested must be identified by means of the following elements:

- The markings specified in Clause 5;
- Installation instructions with its reference and date;
- Minimum and maximum torques;
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- Functioning of the torque limiter;

- Nominal torques of reusable tightening screws.

6.2.2 Preparation of cables and conductors before tests

The conditions of paragraph 7 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 apply with the following specifications
- The insulated cables used must conform to the norms indicated in Clause 2;
- The minimum and maximum cross sections of cables used for the tests are those defined in Appendix C ;
however for certain types of cables whose production is abandoned, other cross sections can be defined
according to the client-manufacturer agreement ;
o
- The previous conditioning of insulated conductors is done at a temperature of (120 ± 2) C.
6.2.3 Installation of conductors

The conditions of paragraph 8.1.1 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 apply.

6.2.4 Number of samples tested

For each of the specified tests, the number of samples and the test sequences are given in appendix A.

6.2.5 Ambient temperature and humidity conditions

The conditions of paragraph 7 of the standard NF EN 50483-1 and of paragraph 9 of the standard NF EN 50483-1 apply.

NOTE the humidity conditions defined in paragraph 9.1.9 of the standard NF EN 50483-1 can also be considered applicable for the
entire duration of the corrosion test, the experiment shows that the influence of humidity rate between 25% and 30% on the results is
negligible.

6.2.6 Frequency and wave form voltage to industrial frequency

The conditions of paragraph 9.1 of the standard NF EN 50483-1 apply with the following specifications
- Wave form of voltage must be practically sinusoidal;
- The indicated values are root-mean-square values.

6.2.7 Case of cable failure during the tests

If a cable fails not considering the connector, the test result shall be declared void without discrediting the connector and
the tests are repeated using a new connector and a new cable.

6.2.8 Spare

6.2.9 Requirements

The number of samples to be tested is specified for each test. The device is type test approved if the all test results are
satisfactory for all samples. If not, the device is declared non-conforming and consequently not approved. A retest is
allowed only if the failure of a sample results from a wrong installation or a cable failure, as indicated in sub-clause 6.2.7.
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6.3 Mechanical tests

For minimal breaking loads (MBL) of the cables, refer to the existing standards.

In the absence of normative value, take for:

- The aluminum phases a minimal stress value equal to 120 N/mm2 applied to the nominal cross section area
- The copper conductors a minimal stress value equal to 300 N/mm2 applied to the nominal cross section
area.

The tolerance range to consider is that of paragraph 9.1.3 of the standard NF EN 50483-1 with for the weak stresses the
higher of the following two values: ± 5 % or ± 10 N.

6.3.1 Shear head function’s test and connector bolt tightening test

For the shear head function test, the test of paragraph 8.1.2.4 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 applies with the following
specification:

- The six samples test for each of the temperatures, are spread over the two combinations of cross-sections.
For the connector bolt tightening test, the test of paragraph 8.1.2.3 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 applies.

For connectors of the type CMCC/CTy [connectors for measuring and short circuiting, editor’s note], editor’s note, only
the maximum and minimum combinations of the main one apply.

6.3.2 Test for mechanical damage to the main conductor

For the test for mechanical damage to the main conductor, the test of paragraph 8.1.2.1 of the standard NF EN 50483-4
applies with the following specifications:

- In the case of a connection of a stripped main conductor (Cu and Alu alloy) towards an insulated tap
conductor, the values of loads applied are equal to :

- 15 % to 20 % of MBL for the pre-loading of the main conductor;

- 90 % of the MBL for the tensile load applied on the main conductor for 1 min;
For connectors of type CMCC/CTy [connectors for measuring and short circuiting, editor’s note], only the maximum and
minimum combinations of the main conductor apply.

6.3.3 Branch cable pull-out test

For the branch cable pull-out test, the test of paragraph 8.1.2.2 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 applies.

6.3.4 Low temperature impact test

For the low temperature impact test, the test of paragraph 8.1.2.5 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 applies with the
following specifications.

- The connectors are mounted at ambient temperature at the breaking torque of torque limiters;
- For connectors of type CMCC/CTy [connectors for measuring and short circuiting, editor’s note], the shocks are applied
on the connector part, not on the connecting pin.
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6.4 Dielectric voltage test and watertightness test

6.4.1 Dielectric voltage test

For dielectric voltage test, the test of paragraph 8.1.3.1 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 applies with the following
specifications:

- The connectors belong to Class 1 ;

- The value of alternate voltage to be applied is 6kV.

This test is applied neither to connectors of type CDR/CNk [network connectors for bare main lines, editor’s note] for
which test defined in paragraph 6.4.2 is applied nor to PMCC plugs [plugs used for measuring and short circuiting, editor’s
note] alone.

The PMCC plugs are associated to CB [branching connector, editor’s note] connector.

For connectors of type CMCC [CMCC = CB + PMCC, editor’s note] and PMCC plugs associated to a CB connector, the
protective covers of the pin are closed according to the requirements of the constructor.

6.4.2 Watertightness test

For the watertightness test, the test of paragraph 8.1.3.2 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 applies.

This test applies only to connectors of type CDR/CNk [network connectors for bare main lines, editor’s note].

6.5 Low temperature assembly test

For low temperature assembly test, the test of paragraph 8.1.4 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 applies.

For connectors of type CMCC/CTy [connectors for measuring and short circuiting, editor’s note], only the maximum and
minimum combinations of the main apply.

6.6 Climatic ageing Test

This test is done on samples that have been subjected to the voltage test and watertightness test of paragraph 6.4.

For the climatic ageing test, the test Method 1 of paragraph 8.1.5.2 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 applies.

After the climatic ageing for the insulation piercing connectors, the voltage test in the metallic balls is done according to
Method 1 and under an alternate voltage of 6kV.

6.7 Corrosion test

This test does not apply to PMCC plugs [plugs used for measuring and short circuiting, editor’s note].

For the corrosion test, the test of paragraph 8.1.5.1 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 applies upon doing the test in gaseous
atmosphere Method 1 of paragraph 8.1.5.1.3.2 with the following specification:

- The definition of significant red rust is under study, and therefore, the criterion of the presence of red rust
must be subject of agreement between the manufacturer and the client.
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For the connector of type CMCC [connectors for measuring and short circuiting, editor’s note], the protective cover
of the pin is closed according to the requirements of the constructor.

6.8 Electrical ageing test

This test does not apply to connectors of type CMCC/CTy and PMCC [resp. connectors and plugs used for measuring and
short circuiting, editor’s note] for which the temperature rise and overcurrent test in paragraph 6.9 is applied.

For electrical ageing, the test of paragraph 8.1.6 of the standard NF EN 50483-4 applies with the following specifications:

- Classes of connectors:
- Class A for connectors of type CDR [network connectors, editor’s note].
- Class B for connectors of types CB and CE [resp. branching and street lighting connectors, editor’s note].

- Configuration of test loops :

st
- 1 loop: maxi/maxi cross sections on phase conductors.
nd
- 2 loop: mini/mini cross sections on neutral conductors.
NOTE 1 In other cases, the cross sections are defined in agreement with the user.

NOTE 2 In the case of configuration of the 2nd loop, the resistance of the main conductor must be inferior to the resistance of
the branch conductor, as indicated in paragraph 5.3.1 of the standard NF EN 50483-5.

- In the case of connectors of type CDR/CN [network connectors for bare main lines, editor’s note], the temperature ƟN
o
of the main bare conductor is fixed at 105 C.
- In the case of connector of type CB, only the cable conforming to the standard NF C 33-209 is used as tap.
6.9 Temperature rise and overcurrent test

This test applies only to connectors of type CMCC/CTy and PMCC [resp. connectors and plugs used for measuring and
short circuiting, editor’s note] associated to a CB connector [branching connector, editor’s note] in accordance with the
current document.

For the temperature rise and overcurrent tests, the tests in Appendix A of the standard NF EN 50483-4 apply with the
following specifications:

- The connectors (CMCC/CTy or PMCC + CB) are connected in pairs according to the illustrative setup in
2
Appendix A of the standard NF EN 50483-4 using a copper braid of rated cross-section 25 mm carrying in
one of the extremes a connecting socket compatible with the connector pin as described in Figure A.1 of the
standard NF EN 50483-4 and of jig in conformity with the one indicated in Appendix B.

As a preliminary measure, it is ensured that the resistance of the contacts is below 630 μΩ. This measure is done by using
2
in the assembly two identical sockets connected to the braid of 25 mm on one hand and on the other, connected to one
another by a test pin described in Appendix B. This measure is done in continuous current with an intensity which must
2
not exceed 10 Amps. The potential measuring points are placed on the 25 mm braid at a distance of 100 mm from the
extreme end of the socket.

- Value of current of previous and final temperature rise : (100 ± 2) Amps ;

2 te 6
- Value of current for overcurrent test: 4kA respecting the relation l t = C = 16.10 J.
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7 Markings and indications

7.1 Contents of markings

All products mentioned above shall permanently bear:

- The trade mark or the logo of the manufacturer, the batch reference and the code of the manufacturing plant;
- The designation as per this standard and the commercial reference, if any;
- The maximum and minimum cross-section for which this connector is intended.
Each conditioning unit shall bear:
- The designation as per this standard and the commercial reference, if any;
- The trade mark or the logo of the manufacturer and the batch reference;
- The number of connectors;
- The nominal torque for the tap of reusable connectors ( if necessary);
- The reference to this standard.
7.2 Check for permanent marking

For the check for permanent marking, the test defined in paragraph 9.2 of standard NF EN 50483-1 applies.

8 Compliance of products with the standard

8.1 General

Any type approved product shall comply with the whole set of relevant tests defined in this standard. The manufacturer
shall provide the report for the tests specified, and the number of samples is defined in the table A.1 in Appendix A.

8.2 Routine and sample tests

Article 8 of the standard NF EN 50483-1 applies.

9 Designation and operating ranges of connectors designed for public network

distributions
The designations and the operating ranges of connectors intended for public distribution networks are given in Appendix
C.

[Reminder (editor’s note) for the following appendixes:

CB = branching connector,
CE = street lighting connector,
CDR/CT = network connector,
CDR/CNk = network connector intended to be used on bare main line,
CMCC/CTy = PMCC + CB = connectors for power take off and short circuiting.]
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Appendix A
(Normative)

Table A.1 – Recap table indicating the number of connectors for each model to be tested

Test Correspondence CB, CE, CDR/CNk CMCC/CTy PMCC + CB

with NF EN 50483-4 CDR/CT
6.3 Mechanical tests
6.3.1 Shear Head function test and bolt tightening test 8.1.2.4 A (6+6) A (6+6) A (6+6) -
8.1.2.3 B (2+2+2) B (2+2+2) B (2+2) -
6.3.2 Test for mechanical damage to the main conductor 8.1.2.1 C (2+2+2) C (2+2+2) C (2+2) -
6.3.3 Branch cable pull-out test 8.1.2.2 D (2+2) D (2+2) - -
6.3.4 Low temperature impact test 8.1.2.5 E (2+2) E (2+2) E (2+2) -
6.4 Dielectric voltage test and watertightness test
6.4.1 Voltage test 8.1.3.1 F1 (2+2) - F1 (2+2) F1 (2+2)
6.4.2 Watertightness test 8.1.3.2 - F1 (2+2) - -
6.5 Low temperature assembly test 8.1.4 G (2+2+2) G (2+2+2) G (2+2) -
6.6 Climatic ageing test 8.1.5.2 F2 (2+2) F2 (2+2) F2 (2+2) F2 (2+2)
8.1.3.1.3.2.1 F3 (2+2) - F3 (2+2) F3 (2+2)
8.1.3.1.3.1 F4 (2 +2) - F4 (2+2) F4 (2+2)
8.1.3.2 - F3 (2+2) - -
6.7 Corrosion test 8.1.5.1 H (2) H (2) H (2) -
6.8 Electrical ageing test 8.1.6 I (6+6) I (6 +6) - -
6.9 Temperature rise and overcurrent test Appendix A - - J (4) J (4)
7.2 Test for permanent marking 9.2
NF EN 50483-1 (2)* (2)* (2)* (2)*
Total number of samples 56 56 38 8

Ai(n) …….Zi(n) : A to Z : Sampling taken in a batch

i : Test sequence
n : number of samples to take
* test to be done on a new product which is intended to another test (see paragraph 7.2)
NF C 33-020 -17-

Appendix B
(Normative)
Connecting pin of connectors of type CMCC and jig of the connection socket

Dimension in mm
The non-tolerance dimension has a tolerance of ± 0.3 mm

Connection socket

Pin Product

Test pin

** Ergot de verrouillage = Locking tab

Figure B.1
NF C 33-020 -18-

Appendix C
(Normative)
Designation and operating ranges of connectors intended for public distribution
networks
C.1 Service connectors (CB) and public lighting connectors (CE) with simultaneous tightening
and pierced tap.
Table C.1

Operating Ranges
2
Cross sections of conductors in mm
Designation Main Tap
Insulated cables Insulated Cables
NF C 33-209 NF C 33-209 NF C 33-210
CBS/CT 25 16-25
CBS/CT 70 35-70 and 70 N* 16-25 16-35
CBS/CT 150 54,6 – 150
CBS/CT 35 - 150
CES/CT 70 16-70 and 70 N* Insulated cable NF C 32-321 1,5 to 6 Copper
N * : Neutral conductor

C.2 Network connectors (CDR) with independent tightening and stripped tap

Table C.1

Operating ranges
2
Conductors cross-section in mm
Main Tap
Designation
Bare Conductors Insulated conductors Insulated cables
Copper Aluminum alloy
NF C 33-209 NF C 33-209
C 34-110-3 NF EN 50182
*
CDR/CNU 2S-70 7 – 48 - - 35 – 70 and 70 N
CDR/CNA 2S-70 - 22 – 75,5 - 35 – 70 and 70 N*
*
CDR/CN 2S – 70 7 – 48 22 – 75,5 - 35 – 70 and 70 N
CDR/CNU 2S – 150 48 – 116 - - 54,6 – 150
CDR/CNA 2S – 150 - 54,6 – 117 - 54,6 – 150
CDR/CN 2S – 150 48 – 116 54,6 – 117 - 54,6 – 150
CDR/CT 2S 70 – 70 - - 35 – 70 and 70 N* 35 – 70 and 70 N*
*
CDR/CT 2S 150-70 - - 54,6 - 150 35 – 70 and 70 N
CDR/CT 2S 150-150 - - 54,6 - 150 54,6 - 150
CDR/CT 2S - - 35 – 150 35 - 150
*
N : Neutral Conductor
NF C 33-020 -19-

C.3 Connectors and measurements and short-circuiting plugs (CMCC/CTy) (PMCC)

Table C.3

Operating ranges
2
Cross-sections of conductors in mm
Main Tap
Designation
Insulated Cables Pin
NF C 33 – 209
CMCC / CT 25 16 - 25
*
CMCC/CT 70 35 – 70 and 70 N
CMCC/CT 150 54,6 – 150 Appendix B
PMCC Ranges of CB connectors
*
N : Neutral Conductor
NF C 33-020 -20-

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