IEC 61243-1 : 2.1

Table of Contents

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 General requirements
      4.1.1 Safety
      4.1.2 Indication
  4.2 Functional requirements
      4.2.1 Clear indication
      4.2.2 Clear perceptibility
      4.2.3 Temperature and humidity dependence of
            the indication
      4.2.4 Frequency dependence
      4.2.5 Response time
      4.2.6 Power source dependability
      4.2.7 Testing element
      4.2.8 Non-response to d.c. voltage
      4.2.9 Time rating
  4.3 Electrical requirements
      4.3.1 Insulating material
      4.3.2 Protection against bridging
      4.3.3 Resistance against sparking
  4.4 Mechanical requirements
      4.4.1 Design
      4.4.2 Dimensions, construction
      4.4.3 Grip force and deflection
      4.4.4 Vibration resistance
      4.4.5 Drop resistance
      4.4.6 Shock resistance
  4.5 Markings
  4.6 Instructions for use
5 Specific requirements
  5.1 For insulating element of a voltage detector
      as a complete device
      5.1.1 Dielectric strength
      5.1.2 Leakage current
  5.2 For indicator casing of voltage detector as a
      separate device
6 Tests
  6.1 General
      6.1.1 Tests under wet conditions
      6.1.2 Type test
      6.1.3 Test methods
  6.2 Function tests
      6.2.1 Clear indication
      6.2.2 Clear perceptibility of visual indication
      6.2.3 Clear perceptibility of audible indication
      6.2.4 Frequency dependence
      6.2.5 Response time
      6.2.6 Power source dependability
      6.2.7 Check of testing element
      6.2.8 Non-response to d.c. voltage
      6.2.9 Time rating
  6.3 Dielectric tests
      6.3.1 Protection against bridging for indoor/outdoor
            type voltage detector
      6.3.2 Protection against bridging for outdoor type
            voltage detector
      6.3.3 Spark resistance
  6.4 Mechanical tests
      6.4.1 Visual and dimensional inspection
      6.4.2 Grip force and deflection (only applicable for
            voltage detector as a complete device)
      6.4.3 Vibration resistance
      6.4.4 Drop resistance
      6.4.5 Shock resistance
      6.4.6 Climatic dependence
      6.4.7 Durability of markings
7 Specific tests
  7.1 Leakage current for voltage detector as a complete
      device
      7.1.1 Leakage current under dry conditions
      7.1.2 Leakage current under wet conditions (for outdoor
            type only)
8 Conformity assessment of voltage detectors having
  completed the production phase
Annex A (normative) Suitable for live working; double
        triangle
Annex B (normative) Instructions for use
Annex C (normative) Chronology of type tests
Annex D (normative) Classification of defects and tests to
        be allocated
Annex E (normative) Mechanical shock tests - Pendulum
        method
Annex G (informative) In-service care
Bibliography

Abstract

Applies to portable voltage detectors, with or without built-in power sources, to be used on electrical systems for voltages of 1 kV to 765 kV a.c., and frequencies of 50 Hz and/or 60 Hz.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
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ISBN
Committee	TC 78