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IEEE Standard for Separable
Insulated Connector Systems

for Power Distribution Systems
Rated 2.5 kV through 35 kV
IEEE Power and Energy Society
Sponsored by the
Insulated Conductors Committee
IEEE IEEE Std 386™-2016

3 Park Avenue (Revision of IEEE Std 386-2006)
New York, NY 10016-5997
USA
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IEEE Std 386™-2016
(Revision of IEEE Std 386-2006)

Sponsor
Insulated Conductors Committee

of the
IEEE Power and Energy Society
Approved 30 June 2016
IEEE-SA Standards Board
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Participants
At the time this draft standard was completed, the IEEE 386 Working Group (B16W) had the following
membership:
Tim Wall, Chair

David Hughes, Vice Chair
Carl Wentzel, Past Vice Chair
Mike Faulkenberry, Secretary
Ryan Anthan Jeffrey Helzer John Makal

Brian Ayers Mike Jackson Aaron Norris
Gary Betts Edward Jankowich Michael Smalley
David Crotty Michael Lauxman Stan Szyszko
Mike Dyer Ken Lee Bastiaan van Besouw
Richard Harp Glenn Luzzi Rich Vencus
Jeff Madden
The following members of the individual balloting committee voted on this standard. Balloters may have
voted for approval, disapproval, or abstention.
John Ainscough David Hughes Robert Resuali

Roy Alexander David Jackson Michael Roberts
Saleman Alibhay Richard Jackson Charles Rogers
Chris Ambrose Edward Jankowich Bartien Sayogo
Robert Beavers Song Jin Michael Smalley
Gary Betts A. Jones Jeremy Smith
Kenneth Bow Laszlo Kadar Jerry Smith
William Byrd Gael Kennedy Gregory Stano
Thomas Campbell Yuri Khersonsky James Swank
Thomas Champion Jim Kulchisky Stanley Szyszko
Robert Christman Chung-Yiu Lam David Tepen
Kurt Clemente Benjamin Lanz Nijam Uddin
David Crotty Michael Lauxman Bastiaan van Besouw
Glenn Davis Glenn Luzzi Rich Vencus
Gary Donner Jeff Madden John Vergis
Mike Faulkenberry John Makal Martin von Herrmann
Marcel Fortin Arturo Maldonado Carl Wall
Craig Goodwin John Merando Eric Wall
Steven Graham Daleep Mohla William Walter
Randall Groves Jerry Murphy Mark Walton
Richard Harp Michael Newman Yingli Wen
Jeffrey Helzer Aaron Norris Carl Wentzel
Lee Herron Lorraine Padden Kenneth White
Werner Hoelzl Christopher Petrola Dawn Zhao
Benjamin Quak
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When the IEEE-SA Standards Board approved this standard on 30 June 2016, it had the following membership:
Jean-Philippe Faure, Chair

Ted Burse, Vice Chair
John D. Kulick, Past Chair
Konstantinos Karachalios, Secretary
Chuck Adams Ronald W. Hotchkiss Mehmet Ulema

Masayuki Ariyoshi Michael Janezic Yingli Wen
Stephen Dukes Joseph L. Koep¿nger* Howard Wolfman
Jianbin Fan Hung Ling Don Wright
J. Travis Grif¿th Kevin Lu Yu Yuan
Gary Hoffman Annette D. Reilly Daidi Zhong
Gary Robinson
*Member Emeritus
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Introduction
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This standard was developed in response to a need created by the rapid expansion of underground distribution
systems. A key element that allowed this expansion to become a reality is the separable insulated connector.
This device provides for simple and inexpensive connection and switching to transformers and other equip-
ment used in underground distribution.
When separable insulated connectors became available, IEEE and the National Electrical Manufacturers As-
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conditions for the device. The success of that cooperative effort is apparent from both the vast number of these
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This cooperative effort continues due to the ongoing upgrading and changing nature of these underground
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Contents
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Annex A (informative) Trial use guide for testing of separable connector lubricants .....................................
Annex B (informative) IEC versus IEEE ratings ............................................................................................

Annex C (informative) DC withstand test voltage reference ..........................................................................
Annex D (informative) Bibliography .............................................................................................................

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List of Tables
Table 1—Voltage ratings and characteristics for loadbreak connectors�� 20
Table 2—Voltage ratings and characteristics of deadbreak connectors�� 20
Table 3—Current ratings and characteristics for loadbreak connectors�� 20
Table 4—Current ratings and characteristics for deadbreak connectors�� 21
Table 5—200-A loadbreak connector color code�� 22
Table 6—600-A loadbreak connector color code�� 22
Table 7—Static operating force�� 23
Table 8—Design tests�� 50
Table 9—Impulse wave shape tolerances�� 53
Table 10—Voltage conditions for switching test�� 54
Table 11—Ground plane spacing for switching and fault-closure tests�� 55
Table 12—Voltage conditions for fault-closure test�� 57
Table 13—Cable insulation thickness and conductor definition for 7.10, 7.11, and 7.12�� 60
Table A.1—Lubricant properties�� 70
Table B.1—IEEE versus IEC voltage ratings�� 72
Table B.2—IEEE 386 versus IEC bushing interface�� 73
Table B.3—Primary IEC and CENELEC screened (shielded) separable connector test sequence�� 75
Table C.1—Voltage ratings and reference dc test levels for separable insulated connectors�� 77
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components of separable insulated connectors. The term connector as used in this standard means separable
insulated connector.
access port: An interface on a separable connector that provides a path to the interior for the temporary inser-
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access port cap: A semi-conductive shielded cover with an insulated probe for an access port.
arc quenching rod: An ablative material added to the end of a probe that serves to pressurize and cool the arc
and help deionize the arc by-products while approaching current zero, assisting in the arc interruption process.
arc ring: Material inserted between the metal contact area of a loadbreak probe and the arc quenching rod for
the purpose of limiting arc damage to the probe metal.
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bushing extender: A connector that provides two in-line elbow interfaces.
NOTE—See Figure 23
bushing insert: A connector component intended for insertion into a bushing well designed for use with an-
other connector component, such as an elbow.
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bushing well: An apparatus bushing having a cavity for insertion of a connector component, such as a bushing
insert.
NOTE—See Figure 1, Figure 21, and Figure 22.
bushing well plug: An accessory device designed to electrically insulate, electrically shield, and mechanical-
ly seal a bushing well.
NOTE—See Figure 21 and Figure 22.
cable adaptor: A connector component that ¿ts over the insulation of the cable increasing its diameter to prop-
erly mate with the cable entrance interface.
cable entrance interface: The portion of the separable insulated connector where the shielded cable is in-
stalled, typically where the insulation shield cutback and electrical stress control occurs. There are two
interface types, with or without adaptor. Interfaces that do not require an adaptor can be either push-on or
shrinkable.
compression lug: The internal current carrying part of a separable insulated connector designed for the transi-
tion of the current path from the cable conductor to the connector.
connecting plug: A connector that provides two in-line bushing interfaces.
continuous current rating: The designated rms alternating current that the connector can carry continuously
under speci¿ed conditions.
dead-end separable insulated connector: A device with a single interface, used to terminate, electrically
shield, electrically insulate and seal an interface. Typical devices include insulated caps, insulated parking
bushings, and insulated plugs.
NOTE—See Figure 1, Figure 21, Figure 22, Figure 23, and Figure 24.
dead-front separable insulated connector arrester: An insulated and shielded surge protective electrical
device. These devices have an arrester and one or more interfaces. Typical devices include bushing arresters,
bushing well arresters, elbow arresters, tee arresters, and parking stand arresters.
NOTE—See Figure 21.
deadbreak connector: A separable insulated connector designed to be separated and engaged on de-ener-
gized circuits only. This includes disconnectable buses.
drain wire (grounding) tab: A projection on the outer surface of a connector component or accessory device
designed for placement of a wire to bond the outer shield of the device to ground. The tab and the wire are not
rated for carrying fault current.
elbow: See elbow separable insulated connector
elbow separable insulated connector: A device with two interconnected interfaces used to electrically insu-
late, electrically shield and seal the interfaces where the two interfaces are at a right angle to each other. One of
the interfaces is a cable interface and the other is a bushing interface. Typical devices include 200 A loadbreak
elbows and 200 A deadbreak elbows.
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feed-thru bushing insert: An accessory device with two electrically interconnected bushing interfaces that
can be installed into a bushing well.
feed-thru parking bushing: An accessory device with two electrically interconnected bushing interfaces that
can be installed into a parking stand.
grounding parking bushing: See grounding separable insulated connector
grounding separable insulated connector: A device that grounds and seals a de-energized cable, cable sys-
tem or apparatus. All have short-time current ratings. Those for loadbreak systems also have a fault-closure
rating. Typical devices include grounding elbows, grounding bushings, and grounding caps.
NOTE—See Figure 21, Figure 22, Figure 23, and Figure 24.
grounding tab: See drain wire (grounding) tab
insulated cap: An accessory device designed to electrically insulate, electrically shield, and mechanically seal
a bushing insert or integral bushing.
insulated parking bushing: An accessory device designed to electrically insulate, electrically shield, and
mechanically seal a power cable terminated with an elbow and to be installed into a parking stand.
insulated plug: An accessory device designed to electrically insulate, electrically shield, and mechanically
seal an elbow interface.
integral bushing: An apparatus bushing designed for use with another connector component, such as an
elbow.
live break connector: A separable insulated connector designed to be separated and engaged on energized
circuits under the condition of no-load. These connectors do not have a fault close rating.
loadbreak connector: A separable insulated connector designed to close and interrupt rated load current or
less on energized circuits under speci¿ed conditions. These connectors also have a fault close rating.
maximum voltage rating: The highest phase-to-ground voltage (rms) for single phase systems or phase-to-
ground and phase-to-phase voltage (rms) for three phase systems at which a connector is designed to operate.
multi-point separable insulated connector: A device with two or more interconnected interfaces that elec-
trically insulate, electrically shield and seal the interfaces where the interfaces are not in an elbow, straight,
nor tee con¿guration. Typical devices include multi-point junctions, portable feedthrus, feedthru inserts, load-
break link connectors, deadbreak link connectors, and “H” and “Y” disconnectable bus connectors.
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multi-way junction: See multi-point separable insulated connector
operating eye: An integral part of an elbow or other accessory device designed for the attachment of a live-
line tool used to handle or operate the device.
operating interface: The surfaces at which a connector is normally separated.
parking stand feed-thru well: A multi-way junction device consisting of interconnected bushing wells that
can be mounted in a parking stand.
probe: The internal, separable, current carrying part of an elbow or insulated cap (usually in the form of a met-
al rod or bolt) that connects the conductor compression lug to the bushing portion of the separable connector.
reducing tap plug: An accessory device designed for the transition of a 600-A or 900-A deadbreak system to a
200 A deadbreak or loadbreak system.
reducing tap well: A connector that provides a transition from a 600-A or 900-A elbow to a 200 A bushing
well.
separable insulated connector: A fully insulated and shielded component used to a) terminate and insulate a
power cable, b) terminate or insulate another electrical component, or c) connect an insulated power cable to
electrical apparatus, other power cables, or both. The electrical connection can be readily established or bro-
ken by engaging or separating at the operating interface.
NOTE—There are various types of separable connectors; see Figure 1, Figure 21, Figure 22, Figure 23, and Figure 24.
short-time current rating: The designated rms current that a connector can carry for a speci¿ed, limited peri-
od of time under speci¿ed conditions.
straight plug: An in-line connector that provides a transition from a cable to a bushing interface.
straight separable insulated connector: A device with two interconnected interfaces that electrically in-
sulate, electrically shield and seal the interfaces where the two interfaces are in-line with each other. Typical
devices include bushing inserts, tap wells, tap plugs, connecting plugs, bushing extenders, “I” disconnectable
bus connectors and straight connectors.
tee separable insulated connector: A device with three interconnected interfaces that electrically insulate,
electrically shield and seal the interfaces where two interfaces are in-line with each other and the third inter-
face is at a right angle to the ¿rst two. Typical devices include tees, tap plug tees, and tap well tees.
test point: A capacitively coupled terminal for use with voltage sensing devices.
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test point cap: A shielded cover for the capacitive test point.
withstand voltage: The speci¿ed voltage that, under speci¿ed conditions, can be applied to insulation without
causing Àashover or puncture.
3.2 Abbreviations and acronyms
OIACW operating interface ac withstand
4. Service conditions
4.1 Usual service conditions
Connectors shall be suitable for use under the following service conditions:
a) In air, including exposure to direct sunlight

b) Buried in earth
c) Intermittently or continuously submerged in water at a depth not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft)
d) Environmental temperatures within the range of í40 °C to +65 °C (loadbreak connectors can be closed
and separated within the range of í20 °C to +65 °C)
e) Altitudes not exceeding 1800 m (6000 ft) above sea level (applicable to loadbreak connectors only)
f) AC voltages with a frequency of 49 Hz to 61 Hz nominal
g) Loadbreak connectors are designed, tested, and rated for use on grounded WYE systems. For appli-
cations on ungrounded WYE or delta systems, the next higher voltage class product is recommended.
They are not recommended for loadbreak applications on 35-kV ungrounded systems. For example:
5-kV ungrounded systems use 15-kV class products, 15-kV ungrounded systems use 25-kV class
products, and 25-/28-kV ungrounded systems, use 35-kV class products.
4.2 Unusual service conditions

Conditions other than those listed in 4.1 are considered to be unusual. The manufacturer should be consulted
for recommendations. (See IEEE Std 1215-2013.)
5. Ratings and characteristics

5.1 Voltage ratings and characteristics
The voltage ratings and characteristics of connectors shall be in accordance with Table 1 or Table 2.
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Table 1—Voltage ratings and characteristics for loadbreak connectors

Withstand voltages
Partial
Maximum discharge
Voltage class voltage rating BIL and AC 60 Hz
minimum
(kV rms) a full wave for 1 min
extinction
(kV crest) (kV rms)
voltage
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switch is the maximum phase-to-ground rms voltage for phase-to-ground rated devices or the
maximum phase-to-phase rms voltage for phase-to-ground/phase-to-phase rated devices.
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minimum
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The current ratings and characteristics of connectors shall be in accordance with Table 3 or Table 4.
Table 3—Current ratings and characteristics for loadbreak connectors

Continuous Switching
Fault-closure current ratingb Short-time current ratinga
current Voltage current rating
rating class A rms, Number of A rms, Duration x/r A rms, Duration x/r
(A rms) syma operations sym (seconds) sym (seconds)
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Table 3—Current ratings and characteristics for loadbreak connectors (continued)

Continuous Switching
Fault-closure current ratingb Short-time current ratinga
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6.2 Operating means

Separable connectors with an operating eye shall be operable by means of a suitable live-line tool that clamps
the device so that operation is along the probe axis. The required operating force over the environmental range
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Connectors shall have an electrically conductive shield and, where required, shall have provision for con-
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Interchangeability implies that parts from one manufacturer when mated with parts of another manufacturer
meet all the applicable requirements of this standard.
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The dimensions of operating and bushing well interfaces shall be in accordance with Figure 2, Figure 3, Fig-
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Upon request, each manufacturer shall supply the dimensions in )LJXUH, Figure 22, and Figure 23. The
stacking, “S,” dimensions enable users to determine the dimensional effect of stacking components. The
mounting, “M,” dimensions enable users to determine the depth that a bushing well or integral bushing proj-
ects into the apparatus on which it is mounted. A mounting, “M,” dimension is also provided for multi-way
junction brackets.
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design with this standard. Design tests shall be performed using actual connector system components assem-
bled according to the manufacturer’s instructions and using those materials supplied in the manufacturer’s
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Figure 21—Stacking dimensions for a 200-A loadbreak separable insulated connector

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Figure 22—Stacking dimensions for a 200-A deadbreak separable insulated connector

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7.4 Partial discharge test

The purpose of this test is to verify that the partial discharge minimum extinction voltage of the specimen is
not less than the value given in 7DEOH or Table 2.
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7DEOH or Table 2. If the partial discharge peak value exceeds 5 pC, the test voltage shall be lowered to the
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not exceed 5 pC peak.

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Table 8—Design tests

Test sequence a
Individual tests
A B C
Design test
No. samples 10 4 30 b 4 each c 12 each
Reference
Thermal cycle withstand Xd – – –
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AC withstand voltage X Xe ± ± ±
Operating interface ac withstand ± ± ± ± X
Impulse withstand voltage X Xe ± ± ±
Short-time current ± ± ± X ±
Switching ± ± X ± ±
Fault-closure ± ± X ± ±
Current cycling ± ± ± ± X ±
Accelerated sealing life test ± X ± ± ±
Cable pull-out (tensile strength) ± ± ± X ±
Operating force ± ± ± X ±
Operating eye ± ± ± X ±
Test point cap ± ± ± X ±
Test point Xc Xc ± ± ±
Shielding ± ± ± X ±
Bushing well stud torque ± ± ± X ±
Impulse withstand voltage ± X ± ± ±
a
Sequence A = dielectric tests sequence.
Sequence B = accelerated life tests sequence.
Sequence C = switching tests sequence.
b
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May substitute impulse withstand voltage () for ac withstand voltage ().
7.5 Dielectric tests

The purpose of these tests is to verify that the insulation of the test specimen complies with the withstand volt-
ages shown in 7DEOH or Table 2.
The test voltage shall be applied to the parts of the connector that are energized in service.
The test point, if any, shall be grounded during these tests.
7.5.1 AC withstand voltage test
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7.5.2 Operating interface ac withstand (OIACW) test
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connector or device that is designed to have the capability of being separated while energized, including but
not limited to:

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ability to meet the requirements of this test when tested with mating components from other manufacturers
where applicable.
If necessary, operating interfaces under test can be cleaned with a laboratory grade of isopropyl alcohol (2-pro-
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solvent to evaporate from the interface.
Further preparation of the samples shall follow Option A or Option B as follows:

Option A: The operating interfaces shall be free of any lubrication. Twelve separable connectors or
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Option B: The operating interfaces shall be lubricated according to the manufacturers’ instructions
with the complete contents of the packet of silicone grease supplied with the elbow or insulated cap.
Twelve separable connectors or devices to be evaluated should have test cable installed where appro-
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a grounded test stand. Attach ground leads to the external shields of the connector. Adjacent grounds are not
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The test circuit parameters shall be in accordance with Figure 26 using a test voltage as stated in .
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ber. The opening operation shall be performed with a positive continuous motion applied manually or by a
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line tool or equivalent device.
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standard.
7.5.2.1 Operating interface ac withstand (OIACW) levels
The OIACW levels are as follows:

OIACW Level 1 Combination: a pair of mating loadbreak or livebreak separable insulated connectors
from at least one manufacturer that meet the test requirements of XVLQJDWHVWYROWDJHRI
times rated phase-to-ground voltage shown in 7DEOH or meet the exclusion criteria of .

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OIACW Level 2 Combination: a pair of mating loadbreak or livebreak separable insulated connectors
from at least one manufacturer that meet the test requirements of XVLQJDWHVWYROWDJHRI
times rated phase-to-ground voltage shown in 7DEOH.
Figure 26—Circuit diagram for operating interface ac withstand test
7.5.2.2 Exclusions
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this clause is required if the operating interface of the particular connector or device has a calculated electrical
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7DEOH divided by the shortest strike distance between the energized and grounded components. All connector
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connectors
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e) The actual circuit parameters used
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shape shall meet the requirements of IEEE Std 4. The wave shape tolerance shall be as shown in 7DEOH.
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and full-wave value shown in 7DEOH or Table 2 may be applied to the closed connector. During a change of
polarity, the preconditioning pulse sequence may again be applied.
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or puncture. When the impulse withstand test is used as a production test, the connector shall withstand one
full-wave impulse of each polarity without the application of preconditioning pulses.
Table 9—Impulse wave shape tolerances

Measured quantity Tolerance (%)
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Front time
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7.6 Short-time current test

The purpose of this test is to verify that the connector is capable of withstanding short-time current of the mag-
nitudes and durations shown in Table 3 or Table 4.
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Connectors shall withstand the current without separation of interfaces or impairing the ability to meet the
other requirements of the standard.
7.7 Switching test

This test is applicable to loadbreak connectors only. The purpose of this test is to verify that the loadbreak con-
nector is capable of closing and interrupting the rated switching current and rated number of operations given
in Table 3.
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Figure 27—Short time-current waveform
The connector shall withstand the rated number of switching operations per Table 3 under the conditions list-
ed in )LJXUH and 7DEOH without arcing to ground or impairing its ability to meet the other requirements
of this standard. A complete switching operation shall consist of connecting and disconnecting. Appropriate
ground-fault detection equipment shall be used for all tests. The last switching operation shall be recorded by
an oscillogram.
Table 10—Voltage conditions for switching test

Connector Figure 28 test voltage Test circuit
Voltage voltage diagram
Class rating V1 V2 required
(kV rms)a (–0 to +3%) (–0 to +3%) (see Figure 28)
N9 ± B
N9 A
N9 ± B
N9 26.3 A
N9 A
N9 ± B
N9 36.6 A
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switch is the maximum phase-to-ground rms voltage for phase-to-ground rated devices and the
maximum phase-to-phase rms voltage for phase-to-ground/phase-to-phase rated devices.
7.7.1 Mounting preparation of loadbreak connectors for switching tests
The connector shall be mounted with all normally grounded parts grounded in a manner closely approximat-
ing normal service conditions. Adjacent grounds, in the form of connector systems of the same type as the one
being tested, shall be mounted and appropriately grounded on each side of the connector under test at the dis-
tance shown in 7DEOH. If hold-down bails are used, these shall be installed as in normal service.
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Table 11—Ground plane spacing for switching and fault-closure tests

Connector 200-A Maximum center-to-center spacing 600-A Maximum center-to-center spacing
Voltage rating
(kV rms) mm in mm in
5
5
4 5
4 5
4 5
5
5
NOTE—Tests shall be conducted with adjacent grounds exposed as in normal service.
7.7.2 Operating procedures for switching test
The loadbreak connector under test shall be operated manually using a suitable live-line tool or an equivalent
mechanical actuator. The operator shall maintain a minimum dwell time of 5 s after the probe is positioned in
the arc extinguishing area of its mating part. The operator shall perform the closing and opening operations
using a positive, continuous motion so as not to tease the contacts. Mechanical actuators shall be designed to
perform switching operations at velocities typical of human operators. The recommended average switching
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The test samples shall be operated using the series or parallel method of switching. The test samples are con-
nected in series for the series method with two operators performing the switching. One operator closes one
of the samples while the other operator opens the other test sample. For the parallel method of switching, one
operator is used and a rapid make/break operation is performed on one or more samples connected in parallel.
All manufacturers shall state in their test reports the method of switching used.
Time between closing and opening of the test connector shall allow steady-state voltage and current conditions
to be achieved prior to opening. Successive switching operations of the same test connector shall be performed
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combination.
A connector may be declared a no-test as a result of permanent damage to the connector or other test anoma-
lies. Examples of reasons to replace a test sample include the following:
a) The elbow probe misses the throat of the bushing insert during the close operation causing a direct
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load current prior to the ground fault.
b) A test equipment failure during the switching operation results in damage to the test sample. If the
connector is undamaged it shall continue to be tested.
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ing the wave shape, magnitude, or duration of transient voltages or current normally associated with the test circuit.
NOTE 2—The switching rating may be achieved with the test circuit.
NOTE 3—Series impedance, which may include source impedance, may appear on either side of the loadbreak connector.
Figure 28—Circuit diagrams for switching current tests
c) The operator, for some reason unrelated to the test sample, is unable to complete the open or close op-
eration in one continuous motion resulting in excessive arcing time or a ground fault.
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ple can be declared a no-test or an additional operation can be performed on the connector.
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being switched. For example: Connector A is mounted adjacent to Connector B. Connector A, while
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no-test.
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dence that a ground fault occurred.
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passes in a row.
A connector shall not be declared a no-test if the breaker interrupts the current without a fault prior to the con-
nector under test interrupting the current provided there is no permanent damage to the connector. For such an
occurrence, the test cycle on the connector shall be repeated.
7.7.4 Interpretation of 10 consecutive connectors with no-tests
When a connector is excluded as a no-test and a connector is added at the end of the lot, the total number of
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the addition of the connector at the end of the lot. For successful completion of the tests, no failures are permit-
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7.8 Fault-closure test

This test is applicable to loadbreak connectors only. The purpose of the test is to verify that the connector is
capable of closing on the fault current given in Table 3. Mechanical actuators shall not be used for fault close
testing.
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sure test and shall be used in the same sequence in both tests. The test conditions shall be as shown in 7DEOH
and )LJXUH$WOHDVWRQHFRQQHFWRUVKDOOEHFORVHGDWDQLQVWDQWZKHQWKHYROWDJHLVRUPRUHRILWVSHDN
value.
Table 12—Voltage conditions for fault-closure test

Connector Figure 29 test voltage Test circuit
voltage (kV rms) diagram
rating required
(kV rms) V1 V2 (see Figure 29)
± B
4.2 A
± B
26.3 A
A
± B
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a) Oscillograms show no external ground current

b) All parts remain within the closed connector assembly
Connectors need not be operable after this test. Mounting preparation of the loadbreak connector shall be the
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NOTE—Any circuit that duplicates the voltages V and V2 and the conditions in Table 3 are acceptable for conducting the
fault-closure test.
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For purposes of this section, a no-test is a connector that is excluded from the results without affecting the
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some examples of reasons to replace a test sample:
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fault was the result of the cable failure.
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and current traces that there was no current through the connector prior to the ground fault.
d) The elbow probe misses the throat of the bushing during the close operation causing a direct ground
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rent prior to the ground fault.
e) The operator, for some reason unrelated to the test sample, is unable to complete the close operation in
one continuous motion resulting in a ground fault.
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connector.
When a connector is declared a no-test, a connector that passed the previous switching test may be added to the
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ample, the connector combination has achieved eight in a row for fault close thus far.
7.8.2 Interpretation of 10 consecutive connectors with no-tests
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.
7.9 Current-cycling test for uninsulated components of 600-A and 900-A

connectors
The purpose of this test is to demonstrate the ability of the uninsulated components of the connector system to
maintain their required continuous current-carrying capability when subjected to cyclical loads.
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The test shall be made without insulation on the conductor or current-carrying parts of the connector to avoid
any deterioration of the insulation that may otherwise occur at the maximum temperature of this test.

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The conductor system shall meet the requirements given for Class A connectors in ANSI C119.4.
7.10 Current-cycling test for 200-A insulated connectors

7.10.1 Accelerated thermal test
The purpose of this accelerated test is to demonstrate that 200-A insulated connectors can carry rated current
under usual service conditions. Successful completion of this test shall be considered as evidence that the con-
nector meets its rating.
A control cable, used for the purpose of obtaining conductor temperature, shall be installed in the heat cycle
loop between two equalizers. Its length shall be 183 cm (72 in). The control cable shall be the same type and
size as the cable used to join the connectors under test.
Four connectors shall be assembled in series on No. 1/0 AWG insulated aluminum conductors having a length
of 91 cm (36 in). The cable insulation thickness shall be selected according to its voltage class (see Table 13).
The cable used shall be unjacketed without metallic shield.
Equalizers used shall be in accordance with ANSI C119.4.
Table 13—Cable insulation thickness and conductor de¿nition for 7.10, 7.11, and 7.12
Voltage rating Cable nominal Conductor size and material
(kVL-L rms) insulation 200-A rated 600-A rated 900-A rated
thickness (mils) connectors connectors connectors
15 175 to 220
25 260 to 280 1/0 750-kcmil 750-kcmil
28 260 to 280 aluminum aluminum cooper
35 345
The bushing bus shall be a Àat, rectangular, bus bar 356-mm (14-in) long, 102-mm (4-in) wide, and 10-mm
(3/8-in) thick. The bushing wells shall be mounted 31-cm (12-in) apart centered along the midline of the bus
bar. The bushing well studs shall be tightened to the bus bar using an installation torque of 9 N•m ±1 N•m (80
lbf•in ±10 lbf•in).
Unless otherwise speci¿ed by the manufacturers, the elbow male contact probe shall be threaded into the el-
bow compression lug using an installation torque of 13.56 N•m ±0.5 N•m (120 lbf•in ±5 lbf•in).
Current-cycling tests shall be conducted at an ambient temperature of 15 °C to 35 °C in a space free of external

or forced drafts.
The current-cycle amperes shall be adjusted during the current-on period of the ¿rst ¿ve cycles to result in
a steady-state temperature rise of 100 °C to 105 °C on the control conductor. This current shall then be used
during the remainder of the test current-on periods, regardless of the temperature of the control conductor.
The test shall consist of 50 current cycles, with the current on 4 h and off 2 h for each cycle. At the end of each
current-on cycle, the assembly shall be de-energized and within 3 min be submerged in water at 5 °C ±5 °C
for the remainder of the current-off cycle. At the end of the 10th, 25th and 40th cycles (± 2 cycles), after the
samples have returned to room temperature, a short-time ac current of 3500 A ±300 A rms shall be applied to
each sample for a minimum of 3 s.
The temperature of at least the following current transfer points shall be measured at the end of each cycle with
the current on the following:
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b) 3UREHWRIHPDOHFRQWDFW
c) Female contact structure to metallic housing (piston contact)
d) Between bushing insert and bushing well
These temperatures shall not exceed the temperature of the control conductor.
The temperature differences between the control conductor and the connector shall show a condition of stabil-
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cles). The dc resistance measurements shall be made between the elbow cable equalizer and the bushing stud
after the connector system has stabilized at ambient temperature. Ambient temperature shall be measured by
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vection. The ambient temperature shall be recorded at the same time as each set of resistance measurements,
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Stability is achieved when any resistance measurement, including allowance for instrument accuracy, does not
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7.10.2 Thermal test with off-axis operation
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current after being subjected to an off-axis operating force. Successful completion of these tests shall be con-
sidered as evidence that the connector meets its rating.
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provision is made for an off-axis closing force since it is not consistently reproducible.
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directions by means of a suitable live-line tool. The tool shall be approximately parallel with the axis of the
probe.
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with the force applied to the operating eye. The force required to open or close the elbow shall be parallel to the
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7.10.2.2 Current-cycling test
A control cable, used for the purpose of obtaining conductor temperature, shall be installed in the current-cy-
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and size as the cable used to join the connectors under test.

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Figure 30—Thermal test with off-axis operation (7.10.2)
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current shall be applied for eight continuous cycles, each cycle consisting of 3 h on and 3 h off.
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or forced drafts.
The temperature shall be measured by thermocouples located as follows:
a) At the compression lug

b) At the approximate midpoint of the bushing contact or as near thereto as practical
c) On the conductor surface at the midpoint of the control cable
The temperature at location a) and location b) shall not exceed the temperature of the conductor of the cable at
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7.11 Current-cycling test for 600-A and 900-A insulated connectors

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under usual service conditions. Successful completion of this test shall be considered as evidence that the con-
nector meets its rating.
A control cable, used for the purpose of obtaining conductor temperature, shall be installed in the current- cy-
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as the cable used to join the connectors under test.
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in). The cable insulation thickness shall be selected according to its voltage class (see 7DEOH)RU$
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material shall be copper.
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or forced drafts.
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face of the conductor of the control cable. The temperature shall be measured at the approximate center of the
control cable.
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conductor of the control cable.
7.12 Accelerated sealing life test

The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that the connector can maintain a long-term seal at all interfaces to
prevent the entrance of moisture.
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ness shall be selected according to its voltage class (see 7DEOH).
The cable shall be compatible with the thermal conditions of this test. For connectors designed for use on ca-
ble, a mandrel simulating the test cable may be substituted during the oven aging portion of this test.
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perature and remain there for three weeks. After this time has elapsed, the four samples shall be removed from
the oven and each operated once by using the operating eye or an appropriate location on the axis of the sepa-
rable interface.
For connectors designed for use on cable, the test cables shall be reassembled into the four connectors. The
IRXUFRQQHFWRUVRUFRQQHFWRUDQGFDEOHDVVHPEOLHVVKDOOWKHQEHVXEMHFWHGWRF\FOHVRIWKHIROORZLQJVH-
quence of operations:
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b) The connectors or connector and cable assemblies shall be de-energized and within 3 min, submerged
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time periods:
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surfaces shall be fully dried.
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7.13 Cable pull-out test (tensile strength)

The purpose of this test is to determine if the connection between the cable conductor and compression lug of
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The compression lug shall be held in a manner that does not affect the strength of the connection. The tensile
force shall be applied to the cable conductor.
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the other requirements of this standard.
7.14 Operating-force test for separable connectors with an operating eye

The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that the force necessary to operate a connector meets the require-
ments of 6.2.
The elbow shall be assembled with a probe and compression lug and the connector system shall be lubricated
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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±&&UHVSHFWLYHO\IRUWKUHHVHSDUDWHWHVWV(DFKWHVWVKDOOFRQVLVWRIRSHQLQJDQGWKHQUHFORVLQJWKH
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7.15 Operating-eye test

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A tensile force shall be gradually applied to the operating eye in the direction of normal operation. The operat-
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A rotational force shall be applied with a suitable live-line tool to the operating eye in a clockwise direction
and in a counter-clockwise direction.
Some distortion of the operating eye is acceptable provided the connector is serviceable after the test and
PHHWVWKHSDUWLDOGLVFKDUJHUHTXLUHPHQWVSHFL¿HGLQ7DEOH or Table 2.
7.16 Test point cap test

The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that the removal force of the test point cap meets the requirements of
6.5.2 and the cap operating eye is capable of withstanding the maximum operating force.
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7.16.1 Test point cap operating-force test
A tensile force shall be gradually applied to the test point cap in the direction parallel with the probe axis at
í&±&&&&DQG&±&&
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7.16.2 Test point cap eye operating withstand test
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Some distortion of the operating eye is acceptable provided the test point cap is serviceable after the test.
7.17 Test point tests

7.17.1 Test point capacitance test
The purpose of this test is to verify that the capacitance values of the test point meet the requirements of .
The connector shall be installed on a cable of the type for which it is designed to operate, and the shielding
shall be grounded in the normal manner. The capacitances from test point to cable and test point to ground
shall be measured with suitable instruments and proper shielding techniques.
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7.17.2 Test point voltage test
The purpose of this test is to verify proper operation of the test point.
A test voltage shall be applied to the conductor system of the connector. The response of a suitable sensing
device on the test point shall indicate an energized condition.
7.18 Shielding test

The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that the shielding meets the requirements of 6.3. The test procedure
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7.19 Bushing well stud torque withstand test

The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that the threaded stud in the bushing well shall withstand the mini-
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sembled to the bushing well stud to act as spacers. The maximum combined height of the spacer washers shall
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7.20 Thermal cycle withstand test

The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that non-elastomeric separable connector components can withstand
the stresses of an accelerated thermal cycle test.
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Bushing well and reducing tap well samples shall be thermal cycled with mating parts installed.
Ten thermal cycles shall be conducted in air. The temperature cycles shall comply with the thermal cycle pro-
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The internal temperature of an extra sample shall be measured and the ramp time adjusted so that the parts
achieve the desired temperature.
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After completion of the thermal cycles the non-elastomeric components shall be tested to the applicable di-
electric withstand test levels for the following:
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— AC withstand voltage
— Impulse withstand voltage
The aged mating parts may be replaced with new mating parts for the dielectric tests.
Ten samples shall withstand the thermal cycle test without cracking or breaking and shall meet the require-
ments of the partial discharge, ac withstand voltage, and impulse withstand voltage tests.
7.21 Tee separable insulated connector interchangeability test

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nector designs are interchangeable with cable adaptor designs that meet the dimensional requirements speci-
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being assembled on any cable whose insulation outside diameter falls within the published range of the cable
adaptor.
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Ten tee connector assemblies shall be design tested per 7DEOH Sequence A (dielectrics test sequence) as spec-
L¿HGLQ, and 9ROWDJHOHYHOVVKDOOEHSHUTable 2. Five of the assemblies shall use one of the three
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cable adapters in the family.
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assemblies.
Tee connector designs that successfully complete the design tests in shall be considered interchangeable
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Trial use guide for testing of separable connector lubricants

A.1 Test for lubricants used on separable insulated connector interfaces
The purpose of these tests is to demonstrate that the lubricant used on the interfaces of separable insulated
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are intended to demonstrate that the lubricant is acceptable for application to all separable insulated connector
components.
A.2 Operating force test

The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that interfaces of separable insulated connectors lubricated with a
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insert (Figure 6DVVHPEOLHV7KHDPRXQWRIOXEULFDQWDSSOLHGVKDOOEHDVVSHFL¿HGE\WKHVHSDUDEOHFRQQHFWRU
manufacturer.
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in item a) of 6.2.
A.3 Accelerated aging test

The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that thermally aged separable insulated connectors lubricated with a
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manufacturer.
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initial opening value for each assembly.
The four elbow and bushing insert assemblies shall be reassembled and then placed in an oven having a tem-
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A.4 Dielectric tests

The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that interfaces of separable insulated connectors lubricated with a
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manufacturer.
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— 3DUWLDOGLVFKDUJHWHVW
— AC withstand voltage
— DC withstand voltage
— Impulse withstand voltage
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7DEOH or Table 2.
A.5 Switching test

The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that the switching performance of loadbreak separable insulated con-
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dimethyl or phenyl silicone base oils are exempt from the switching test requirement. This exception is based
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greases.
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manufacturer.
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DVVSHFL¿HGLQ when closing and interrupting the rated switching current given in Table 3.
A.6 Compatibility
The manufacturer shall demonstrate that the lubricant is compatible with the separable connector and cable
materials. The dielectric strength, dielectric constant, dissipation factor, volume resistivity, and elongation
properties shall be considered.
A.7 Physical properties

The purpose of this list is to serve only as a guide for the physical properties generally required of a lubricant
intended for use on the mating interfaces of separable connectors. Approval of a lubricant is achieved by
demonstrating compliance with the requirements detailed in $ through A.6.

IEEE Std 386-2016
Table A.1—Lubricant properties

Physical property Value Test method
Temperature range í&WR&
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IEEE Std 386-2016
Annex B
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IEC versus IEEE ratings

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the applicable IEC and CENELEC standards for screened deadfront separable insulated connectors and mat-
ing bushings.
The cable accessories referred to in this annex are screened (shielded) deadfront separable insulated connec-
tors used for terminating shielded power cables with extruded insulation. This annex covers resin-molded
bushings that are designed to be applied on oil, air, and SF-6 insulated electrical equipment and to be mated
with screened deadfront separable insulated connectors (see )LJXUH%). The ratings listed in the tables are for
the screened connector and mating bushing cable termination systems.
The tables are a comparison of the analogous standards allowing the reader to compare the major similarities
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requirements refer to the standards documents listed Clause 2.

Table B.1—IEEE versus IEC voltage ratings
Screened (shielded) separable connectors rated voltages (kV)
IEC 60502-4 (Table 8) [B10]
IEEE Std 386
CENELEC HD 629.1 S2 (Table 7) [B7]
Rated voltages Partial Current AC withstand Impulse Rated Partial Current AC withstand Impulse
ULG / ULL discharge cycle voltage withstand voltages discharge cycle voltage withstand voltage
(Class) voltage voltage (1 min) voltage UO / U (Um) voltage voltage 4.5 UO (10 shots)
5 pC max (3 shots) 1.73 UO 2.5 UO (5 min.)
10 pC max
— — — — —
— — — — —
34 23
54
45 22 32
26 45
— — — — — 33
— — — — — 36 52

IEEE Std 386-2016
Table B.2—IEEE 386 versus IEC bushing interface
Screened separable connector bushing interfaces and current ratings
IEEE Std 386 CENELEC: EN 50180 (dimensions) [B6]
(dimensions and test requirements) IEC: 60137 (test requirements) [B9]
Type Interchangeable
Class Current Conductor Um Current Conductor
Interface Type Interface Type
kV A material kV A material

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25 elbow elbow (probes are identical)
24

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36

Bolted

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— — — — — C 24 Not applicable
& CU 0
36
threads
42
Dead- Bolted Bolted-

break No
AL tee: ' CU or AL Tee:
D (interfaces are identical
25 CU ´ ' CU 0
24 but threads are different)
threads threads
IEEE Std 386-2016
Bolted Bolted
No
AL tee: ( CU or AL tee:
35 E 36 (interfaces are identical
CU ´ ( CU 0
but threads are different)
threads threads

Bolted
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24 Tee:
— — — — — F ) CU Not applicable
36 0
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42 threads
52
Table continues
Table B.2—IEEE 386 versus IEC bushing interface (continued)
Screened separable connector bushing interfaces and current ratings
IEEE Std 386 CENELEC: EN 50180 (dimensions) [B6]
(dimensions and test requirements) IEC: 60137 (test requirements) [B9]
Type Interchangeable
Class Current Conductor Um Current Conductor
Interface Type Interface Type
kV A material kV A material
3OXJLQ
5 CU — — — — — Not applicable
elbow
Load- 25 and 3OXJLQ
$ CU — — — — — Not applicable
break elbow
3OXJLQ
%DQG 35 CU — — — — — Not applicable
elbow
NOTE—IEC/CENELEC style bushings are equipped with screens inside the molded resin insulation.

IEEE Std 386-2016
Table B.3—Primary IEC and CENELEC screened (shielded) separable connector test sequence
Test requirements IEC 60502-4 [B10] CENELEC HD629.1 S2 [B7]
Test procedures IEC 61442 [B11] IEC 61442 [B11]
Table 8 7
Test sequence 4.1 D1
Number of samples 4 4
Test Requirements
15 min @ 6 UO
DC withstand X X
No breakdown
5 min @ 4.5 UO
AC withstand X X
No breakdown
Partial discharge @ ambient temperature X X 10 pC max @ 1.73 UO
10 shots @ each polarity
Impulse @ 5–10 °C above ݇t X X
No breakdown
@ 2.5 UO
Heating cycles in air 30 cycles 63 cycles
No breakdown
75
@ 2.5 UO
Heating cycles in water 30 cycles 63 cycles
No breakdown
5 times
Disconnect/connect X X
IEEE Std 386-2016
No visible damage to contact

Partial discharge @ 5–10 °C above ݇t X X 10 pC max @ 1.73 UO
Partial discharge @ ambient temperature X X 10 pC max @ 1.73 UO

10 shots @ each polarity
Impulse @ ambient temperature X X
No breakdown
15 min @ 2.5 UO
AC withstand X X
No breakdown
NOTE 1—Refer to Table 5 in IEEE Std 386-2006.
NOTE 2—The IEC and CENELEC test requirements also include a thermal short circuit test sequence (two short circuits to raise the cable conductor to 250 °C), an operating
eye test sequence, screen tests (resistance, leakage current and fault current initiation), operating force test, and capacitive test point tests.
NOTE 3—݇t is the maximum cable conductor temperature in normal operation.
IEEE Std 386-2016
Figure B.1—IEC/CENELEC cone-style bushing

IEEE Std 386-2016
Annex C
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DC withstand test voltage reference

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truded dielectric cables.
Table C.1—Voltage ratings and reference dc test levels for separable insulated connectors
Maximum voltage rating (kV rms) a DC withstand voltage 15 min (kV)
b
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a
The highest steady-state voltage across the open contacts that a loadbreak connector is rated to switch is the maximum
phase-to-ground rms voltage for phase-to-ground rated devices or the maximum phase-to-phase rms voltage for phase-to-
ground/phase-to-phase rated devices.
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Annex D
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Bibliography
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IEEE Standard for Separable

Insulated Connector Systems

IEEE Power and Energy Society

IEEE IEEE Std 386™-2016

IEEE Standard for Separable

Insulated Conductors Committee

Approved 30 June 2016

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Table 4—Current ratings and characteristics for deadbreak connectors��������������������������������������������������������� 21

Table 11—Ground plane spacing for switching and fault-closure tests���������������������������������������������������������� 55

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bushing extender: A connector that provides two in-line elbow interfaces.

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NOTE—See Figure 1, Figure 21, and Figure 22.

NOTE—See Figure 21 and Figure 22.

connecting plug: A connector that provides two in-line bushing interfaces.

NOTE—See Figure 21.

NOTE—See Figure 22, Figure 23, and Figure 24.

elbow: See elbow separable insulated connector

NOTE—See Figure 1, Figure 21, and Figure 22.

NOTE—See Figure 21.

NOTE—See Figure 21.

grounding parking bushing: See grounding separable insulated connector

grounding tab: See drain wire (grounding) tab

NOTE—See Figure 21, Figure 22, and Figure 23.

NOTE—See Figure 23 and Figure 24.

NOTE—See Figure 1, Figure 21, Figure 22, and Figure 23.

multi-way junction: See multi-point separable insulated connector

operating interface: The surfaces at which a connector is normally separated.

NOTE—See Figure 23.

NOTE—See Figure 23.

NOTE—See Figure 22.

NOTE—See Figure 22 and Figure 23.

3.2 Abbreviations and acronyms

OIACW operating interface ac withstand

a) In air, including exposure to direct sunlight

4.2 Unusual service conditions

5. Ratings and characteristics

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Table 1—Voltage ratings and characteristics for loadbreak connectors�� 20

Table 2—Voltage ratings and characteristics of deadbreak connectors�� 20

Table 3—Current ratings and characteristics for loadbreak connectors�� 20

Table 4—Current ratings and characteristics for deadbreak connectors�� 21

Table 11—Ground plane spacing for switching and fault-closure tests�� 55

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