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Standard Specification for High Voltage Detectors - Part 1 Capacitive Type to be Used for Voltages Exceeding 600 Volts AC

ASTM-F1796 - 1997 R02 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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This specification covers portable, live-line tool-supported, direct-contact type capacitive voltage detectors to be used on electrical systems both indoors and outdoors for ac voltages. This specification establishes requirements for the design and testing of high voltage detectors, used in the electrical power industry, to determine the presence or absence of nominal operating voltage. The following tests shall be performed: voltage; low temperature impact; drop/impact; humidity; wet test; battery life test; durability of labeling; vibration resistance; continuous operation rating; response time; testing the self-test function; acceptable audible indication; acceptable visual indication; visual inspection; method to measure threshold voltage; interference voltage testing; leakage current testing; dielectric testing for detector housing; and wet testing.

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Scope

1.1 This specification covers portable, live-line tool-supported, direct-contact type capacitive voltage detectors to be used on electrical systems both indoors and outdoors for ac voltages from 600 V to 800 kV with frequency of 60 Hz. The function of the voltage detector is limited to the detection of the presence or absence of nominal operating voltage.

1.1.1 This specification is not applicable to other types of voltage detectors.

1.2 The use and maintenance of these high voltage detectors and any necessary insulated tool handles are beyond the scope of this specification.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 1—Except where specified, all voltage defined in this specification refer to phase-to-phase voltage in a three-phase system. Voltage detectors covered by this specification may be used in other than three-phase systems, but the applicable phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground (earth) voltages shall be used to determine the operating voltage.

Keywords

portable; live-line; tool-supported; direct-contact; voltage detectors; ICS Number Code 17.220.20 (Measurement of electrical and magnetic quantities)

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10.03 (Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases; Electrical Protective Equipment)

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17.220.20 (Measurement of electrical and magnetic quantities Including measuring instruments, instrument transformers Electric energy meters in buildings, see 91.140.50)

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Document Number

ASTM-F1796-97(2002)

Revision Level

1997 R02 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Reapproval

Publication Date

Nov. 1, 2002

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

6 pages

Committee Number

F18.35