Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables – Part 1-2: Test methods and requirements for insulation piercing connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 1 kV (Um = 1@2 kV) tested on insulated conductors (Edition 1.0)
This part of IEC 61238 applies to insulation piercing connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 1 kV (Um = 1@2 kV)@ for example according to IEC 60502-1 or other buried cables and cables installed in buildings@ having conductors complying with IEC 60228 having nominal cross-sectional areas between 2@5 mm2 and 300 mm2 for copper and between 16 mm2 and 500 mm2 for aluminium@ a maximum continuous cable temperature not exceeding the insulation material properties. This document is not applicable to connectors for overhead line conductors nor to connectors with a sliding contact. The object of this document is to define the type test methods and requirements@ which apply to insulation piercing connectors for power cables with copper or aluminium conductors. The reference method is to perform the tests on unused insulated conductors.