IS 13947 Part 3

IS 13947
( Part 3 ) : 1993
IEC Pub 947-3 ( 1990 ) [ Superseding IS 4064 ( Parts 1 and 2 ) ]
( Reaffirmed 2004 )
SPECIFICATION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR CONTROLGEAR

PART 3 SWITCHES, DISCONNdCTORS, FUSE SWISCH UNITS COMBINATION * k
AN,D
AND
DISCONNECTORS
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IS 13947 ( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947-3 ( 1990)
Indian
Standard
AND
AND
SPECIFICATION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR CONTROLGEAR

PART 3 SWITCHES, DISCONNECTORS. FUSE NATIONAL This Indian FOREWORD COMBINATION SWITCH UNITS
DISCONNECTORS
Standard ( Part 3 ) which is identical with IEC Pub 947-3 ( 1990 ) is one in the series of standards on LV switchgear equipment covering requirements for switches and their family of items together with fuse combination units. This standard shall be read in conjunctron with Part 1 of this standard covering general requirements. The text of the IEC Standard has been considered and approved by ET 07, Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Sectional Committee of BIS, as suitable for publication as Indian Standard, superseding the contents of IS 4064 ( Parts 1 and 2 ). With reference to the definitions contained in 2.5 and 2.6 ,>f this standard, it is stated that the terms Switchfuse and Fuseswitch have been defined in these clauses due ta these terms being in vogue though however no distinction is being made in so far as requirements and tests for compliance are concerned. CROSS REFERENCE International Standards are referred Indian IS 1885 Nil ) IS 12032 ( Part 7 ) to. Read in their
In this Indian Standard the following respective place the following: International Standard (1984) ) ( IEC )
Standard ( Part 17 )
50 (441) 417 617-7 ( 1973 ( 1983
In the case of IEC Pub 417, noting Technical Committee responsible conjunction with this standard.
that Indian Standard identical to this is under print, the for this standard has decided that it is acceptable for use in
As in the Original Standard, this Page is Intentionally Left Blank
IS 13947 ( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 ) CONTENTS
Page
Clause 1.
General 1.1 1.2
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5 5 6 6 9 9
Scope Object
2. 3. 4.
Definitions Classification Characteristics 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9
............................... Summary of characteristics ....................................... Type of equipment Rated and limiting values for the main circuit ....................................... Utilization category .......................................... Control circuits ......................................... Auxiliary circuits ...................................... Relays and releases ................................................... Vacant ................................... Switching overvoltages information ............................................
1:
.............
10 12 :z 14 i4 14 14 14 14
5.
Product 5.1 5.2 5.3
..................................... Nature of information .................................................. Marking Instructions for installation, operation
and
maintenance
...
15
6. 7.
Normal
service,
mounting, and
and
transport requirements
condi. tions
. . . . . . . . . . . .
15 16 16
Constructional 7.1 7.2
performance requirements requirements
..................
..................
Constructional Performance 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.2.3 7.2,4 7.2.5 7.2.6 7.2; 7
. . . . . . . . . .. .....................
). ..........
17 17 17 17
......... ., ..................... Operating conditions .................................. Temperature-rise ............................... Dielectr+ic properties Ability, to make and break under no-load, ....................... load and overload conditions
normal
17 20 21 21
break or withstand short-circuit Abilit$: to make, .......................................... currenlts ............................ Switching overvoltages Additional performance requirements for equipment ............................... suitable for isolation
IS 13947 (Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 i 1990 )

Clause
Page
8.
Tests 8.1 8.2 8.3
......................................................... Kinds Type Type 8.3.1 8.3.2 8.3.3 8.3.4 8.3.5 8.3.6 of tests tests for tests for ........................................... constructional requirements ............................... performance ................
21 21 21 25 25 25 26 32 35 40 42 43,
.................................... Test sequences ............................ General test conditions performance characterTest sequence I: General istics .............................................. Test sequence I I i Operational performance capability ......................................... Short-circuit performance Test sequence Ill: capability ......................................... Test sequence IV: Conditional short-circuit current ........................................... tests tests ............................................ ... :+. ......... :f ........................... j Y,,
8.4 8.5
Routine Special
APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX
- Equipment
for and
direct
switching
of
a single
motor
.....
44 52
B - Clearances
creepage
distances
................... manufacturer
C - Items subject to agreement between and user ............................................
54
TABLES I. II. III. Summary Utilization of equipment definitions ............................ 8 13 to the 18
categories
........................................
Verification of rated making and breaking capacities Conditions for making and breaking corresponding ................................. various utilization categories
IV. V. VI. VII. VIII IX.
Verification of operational performance - Number of operating ........ cycles corresponding to the rated operational current Test circuit test parameters force tests for Table IV .........................
19 20 22
Actuator List
........................................... applicable to a given equipment ...........
of type
24 25
Overall Test
scheme sequence
of test
sequences
............................ characteristics .......
I : General
performance
27
X.
Dielectric voltage Test Test
tegt voltage corresponding to the rated insulation . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I I : Operational 1I I : Short-circuit performance performance capability capability . . . . . , . . . . . . . ..
29 33 36
Xl. XII.
seque,qce sequeice
XIII.
Test
sequence
IV:
Conditional
short-circuit
current
.. . . . . ., . . .
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IS 13947 (Part 3) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 )
General The provisions blication 947-l)

called the e.g., for. general Clauses rules
of are
thus 1.2.3
the general applicable

and sub-clauses, applicable of Part
rules dealt with to this standard,

tables, are 1, identified Table figures by
in
Part
(IEC
Puof 1,
where specifically and appendices reference to Part
Sub-clause
IV
of
Part
1,
or
Appendix
of
Part
1.
Il. 1
Scope This standard applies tors and fuse-combination

motor or circuits V d.c. of which 1 500
4
to
the
swi&hes, units to be
rated
disconnktors, switch-disconnecused in distribution circuits

does not exceed 1 000 V
voltage
and a.c.
The manufacturer shall according to the relevant
specify standard
the of
type, ratings and characteristics any incorporated fuses.
This standard does not apply to equipment coming within the scope of IEC Publications 947-2, 947-4-l and 947-5-1; however, when into the scope of this units coming switches and fuse-combination accelerate and/or stop an indistandard are normally used to start, vidual motor they shall also comply with the additional requirements given in Appendix A.
for
This standard does electrical apparatus
not include the for explosive
additional requirements gas atmospheres.
necessary
No tcs
l.-
can be Depending on its design, a switch (or disconnector) referred to as "a rotary switch (disconnector)", "cam"knife--switch (disconnecoperated switch (disconnector)", for)", etc. If they are not manually nectors may have to comply operated, switches and disconwith additional requirements.
2.-
3.-
In this standard, the word "switch" also applies to the apparatus'referred to in French as "commutateurs", intended ! to modify the connections between several circuits and inter al.ta to substitute a part of a circuit for another. i general,
4.-
In
tors,
throughout
this
standard and
switches,
disconnecunits
switch-disconnectors
fuse-combination
be referred
to as "equipment".
will .
IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 1.2 Object The a) 6) the object of this standard of the with which is to state:
characteristics
equipment; the equipment shall comply with refer-
the conditions ence to: 1) 2) 3) operation operation conditions, dielectric
and and e.g.
behaviour
in
normal
service; case of specified abnormal
behaviour in short circuit;
properties; these these conditions tests; have been met and
c)
the the
tests for confirming that methods to be adopted for be
d)
the information to by the manufactur4r,
marked on the equipment e.g. inphe catalogue.

.,
or
made
available
* I,. 2. Definitions For the standard, majority of the see Clause 2 of definitions Part 1.
required
in
connection
with
this
Necessary additional with pertinent device summarised in Table I. 2.1 Switch (mechanical)
definitions definitions.
are given in The device
this clause definitions
together are also
(IEV
441-14-10)
device capable of making, carrying and A mechanical switching breaking currents under normal circuit conditions which may include also carrying for a overload conditions and specified operating specified time currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions such as those of short-circuit.
Note.-
A switch may be circuit currents.
capable
of
making,
but
not
breaking,
short-
2.2
Disconnector A with
Notes
mechanical switching device which, in the the requirements specified for the- isolating l.-
open position, function.
complies
This definition differs from IEV 441-14-05 by referring I isolating function instead of isolating distance.
to
2..-, A disconnector is capable of opening and closing a circuit when either a negligible current is broken or made, or when i no significant change in the voltage across the terminals of each of the poles of the disconnector occurs. It is also concurrents under normal circuit of carrying capable ditions and carrying for a specified time currents under' abnormal conditions such as those of short circuit.
IS13947(Part3):1993 IEC Pub947-3(1990)

2.3 Switch-disconnector A switch requiremer,ts 2.4 Fuse-combination which, specified unit (IEV 441-74-72) satisfies the isolating
in the open position, for a disconnector. (IEV 441- 14-04)
A combination of a mechanical switching fuses in a composite unit, assembled by the ance with his instructions.
Note.-
device and manufacturer
one or more or in accord-
(Not included fuse switching Table I). (IEV
in IEV 441-14-04). devices (see also
This is a Sub-clauses
general 2.5 to
term 2.10
for and
2.5
Switch-fuse
441-14-14) one or more poles have a fuse in series in a
A switch in composite unit. 2.6 Fuse-switch A switch the moving 2.7
which
(IEV in which contact.
441-14-17) a fuse-linkior
&
.# a fuse-carrier with fuse-link forms
Disconnector-fuse A disconnector composite unit.
[IEV in which
441-14-15) one or more poles have a fuse in series in a.
2.8
Fuse-disconnector A disconnector forms the moving
(IEV
441-14-18) a fuse-link or fuse-carrier with fuse-link
in which contact.
2.9
Switch-disconnector-fuse A switch-disconnector series in a composite
(IEV in unit. (IEV
441-14-16) one or more poles have a fuse in
which
2.10
Fuse-switch-disconnector
441-14-19) a fuse-link or a fuse-carrier with
A switch-disconnector in which fuse-link forms the moving contact.
2.11
Dependent manual (IEV 441-16-13) An operation solely that the speed and action of the operator.
operation
(of
a mechanical
switching
device)
by means of force of the
directly applied operation are
manual energy such dependent upon the
2.12
Independent (IEV 441.-16-
manualr 16)
operation
(of
a mechanical
switching
device)
A stored energy speration where the energy originates from manual stored and released in one continuous operation , such that the power, speed and force of the operation are independent of the action of the operator. .
IS 13947( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 2.13 Semi-independent manual operation
An operation solely by means of directly applied manual energy such that the manual force is increased up to a threshold value beyond which the independent switching operation is achieved unless deliberately delayed by the operator.
2.14
Stored energy (IEV 441-16-15)
operation
(of
a mechanical
switching
device)
An operation by means to the completion of the predetermined conditions. Note.-This kind 1. 2. 3.
of energy operation
stored in the and sufficient
mechanism itself to complete it
prior under
of operation
may be subdivided the energy (manual, the
according
to: etc.);
the manner
of storing
(spring,
weight, etc.);
the origit&f
the eneygy releasing
electric, energy
the mannqr,, of etc.).
(manual,
electric,
TABLE Summary of equipment
I definitions
Function Making and breaking current Isolating Making, breaking and isolating
&itch
Disconnector
Switch disconnector 2.3
2.1
2.2
--C-
--C-
-A-
Fuse-combination
unit
2.4
Switch-fuse
Disconnector-fuse
Switchdisconnector-fuse
2.5
2.7
2.9
.+-:'
-E/L'
-ELLJ
E
Fuse-switch Fuse-disconnector Fuse-switch disconnector
.6
; 2.6 2.8
2.10
-J&L--
-&-
IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990)

No fes
l.-
The fuse may be on either position between the contacts
side of or in a of the equipment.
stationary
i.-
All equipment
may be single-break
or multi-break.
3.-
Numbers are definitions. Symbols
sub-clause
references
of
the
relevant
4.-
are based
on IEC Publication
617-7,
3. 3.1
Classification According See to the utilization 4.4. the method of ope&ion (s%e (see of ma&ally Sub-clause2.11); Sub-clause (see closing 2.12); 2.13). different from the operated equipment category
Sub-clause to
3.2
According dependent
manual manual
operation operation
independent semi.-independent
Note. -
manual
operation on
Sub-clause may be
The method of operation method for opening. to suitability for isolation 7.1.6.1); for isolation. degree 7.1.11 of of for
3.3
According
isolation (see Sub-clause 7.1.6 of Part 1 and
suitable Sub-clause not 3.4 suitable
According See
to the
protection Part 1.
provided
Sub-clause
4. 4.1
Characteristics Summary of characteristics of the equipment shall be stated in terms of the
The characteristics following as applicable: type rated of equipment limiting
(Sub-clause values for
4.2); the main circuit (Sub-clause 4.3).
and
utilization control auxiliary switching
category circuits circuits
(Sub-clause 4.5);
4.4);
(SCb-clause (Sub-clause
4.6)
; 4.9).
overvoltages
(Sub-clause
IS 13947 (Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 ) 4.2 Type The 4.2.1 4.2.2 of equipment shall poles be stated:
following of
Number Kind Kind phases of
current (a.c. or frequency. d.c.) and, in the case of a.c., number of
of current and rated
4.2.3
Number of positions (if more than two) Rated and limiting
of
the
main
contacts
4.3
values
for
the
main
circuit They but shall be stated it may not be
Rated values are assigned by the manufacturer. in accordance with Sub-clauses 4.3.1 to 4.3.6.4 necessary to establishall the rate$ values listed. , 4.3.1 Rated An 4.3.1 .1 voltages is defined by the (Ue) 1 applies. (Ui) 1 applies. voltage ((limp) following rated
Y.,
equipment Rated
voltages:
operational 4.3.1 insulation 4.3.1.2. impulse 4.3.1.3. .l.
voltage of Part
Sub-clause 4.3.1 .2 Rated
voltage of Fart
Sub-clause 4.3.1.3 Rated Sub-clause 4.3.2 Currents An 4.3.2.1 equipment
withstand of Part
1 applies.
is defined free of air
by
the
following current
currents: (IthI
Conventional Sub-clause 4.3.2.1
thermal
Part
1 applies. thermaL current (Ithe)
4.3.2.2
Conventional Sub-clause 4.3.2.2
enclosed of Part
1 applies. (I,] 1 applies. (lu) (or rated operational powers)
4.3..2.3
Rated Sub-claljse L
operational 4.3.2.3 uninterrupted 4.3.2.4
currents of Part
4.3.2.4
Rated Sub-clause
current of Part
1 applies.
IS 13947( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 4.3.3 Rated
frequency
4.3.3 of Part 1 applies.
Sub-clause 4.3.4 Rated The duty
rated
duties
considered
as
normal
are
as follows:
4.3.4.1
Eight-hour Sub-clause
duty 4.3.4.1 of duty of Part 1 applies. characteristics Part 1 applies.
4.3.4.2
Uninterrupted Sub-clause 4.3.4.2 load and
4.3.5
Normal
overload
*I*
4.3.5.1 Ability to withstand motor F$+tching
.$
overload currents
See 4.3.5.2
Appendix Rated
A. capacity of Part 1 applies with the following additions:
making 4.3.5.2
Sub-clause
is stated by reference The rated making capacity operational voltage and rated operational current and to category according to Table Ill, Sub-clause 7.2.4.1.
Note. -
to the
the rated utilization
In the case of disconnectors having a making capacity, although they are of utilization category AC-20 or DC-20, this value may be stated separately by the manufacturer together with the relevant test parameters.
4.3.5.3
Rated Sub-clause
breaking 4.3.5.3
capacity of Part 1 applies with the following additions :
The rated breaking capacity is stated by reference operational voltage and rated operational current and to category according to Table III, Sub-clause 7.2.4.1. Note.-
to the
the rated utilization
having a breaking capacity, In the case 'of disconnectors although they are of utilization category AC-20 or DC-20, this together value may be_,stated separately by the manufacturer with the relev nt test parameters. i
11
IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 4.3.6 4.3.6.1 Short-circuit Rated characteristics withstand current (loI
short-time
The rated short-time withstand current of a switch, a disconnector or a switch-disconnector is the value of short-time withstand current, that the equipment can carry without assigned by the manufacturer, any damage under the test conditions of Sub-clause 8.3.5.1.
The value of the rated short-time withstand current shall be not less than twelve times the maximum rated operational current and, unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, the duration of the current shall be 1 s. the value of the current is the r.m.s. value of For a.c., component and it is assumed that the highest peak value occur does not exceed n times this r.m.s. value, the factor given by Table XVI of @t-t 1. 4 the a.c. likely to n being
4.3.6.2
Rated
short-circuit
making
capacity
(I
cm
The rated short-circuit making capacity of a switch or a switchdisconnector is the value of short-circuit making capacity assigned to the equipment by the manufacturer for the rated operational voltage, at rated frequency (if any) and at a specified power-factor (or timeconstant). It is expressed as the maximum prospective peak current.
For a.c., current and Part 1. 4.3.6.3 4.3.6.4 Vacant Rated Sub-clause 4.4 iJ tilization The given
the relationship r.m.s. current
between shall be
power-factor, in accordance
prospective with Table
peak XVI
conditional 4.3.6.4 category
-short-circuit of Part
current
1 applies.
utilization in Table
categories II.
define
the
intended
applications
and
are
by the values of the Each utilization category is characterized expressed as multiples of the rated operational currents and voltages, as well as the power-factors current and the rated operational voltage, The conditions for making and or time-constants of the circuit. breaking given in Table III correspond in principle to the applications listed in Table II. t1 or or The desihation of utilization categories B according to whether the intended infrequent operations (see Table IV). is completed applications by the require
l
suffix A frequent
12
IS 13947 ( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 ) B are appropriate for devices Utilization categories with suffix are only intended for infrequent which, due to design or application, operation. This could apply, for example, to disconnectors normally only operated to provide isolation for maintenance work or switching devices where the fuse-link blade forms the moving contact.
TABLE Utilization
II categories
Utilization Nature of current Frequent operation AC-ZOA( *
category Infrequent operation Typical applications
I AC-203~.*
AC-Zlfj #,,
Connecting and disconnecting und& no-load conditions Switching including of resistive loads moderate overloads
AC-21A Alternating current
AC-22A
AC-22B
Switching of mixed resistive and inductive loads, including moderate overloads Switching of other highly motor loads or inductive loads
AC-23A
AC-23B
DC-2OA( *
DC-2OB( * 1
. Connecting and disconnecting under no-load conditions
DC-21A Direct current
DC-21B
. -
Switching including
of resistive loads moderate overloads
DC-22A
DC-22B
Switching of mixed resistive and inductive loads, including moderate overloads (e.g. shunt motors) Switching of highly series loads (e.g. inductive motors I
DC-23A
DC-23B
t*)
The use of these United States of
utilization America.
categories
is
not
permitted
in
the
Category AC-23 includes occasional switching of individual The switching of capacitors or of tungsten filament lamps subject to agreement between manufacturer and user.
motors. shall be
referred to in Tables II and III do not The utilization categories apply to an equipment normally used to start, accelerate and/or stop individual motors. The utilization categories for such an equipment are dealt with in Appendix A. 4.5 Control circuits 4.5 circuits 4.6 of Part 1 applies. of Par+ 1 applies.
Sub-clause 4.6 Auxiliary Sub-clause
13
IS 13947 ( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 (1990)
4.7
Relays
and
releases 4.7 of Part 1 applies.
Sub-clause 4.8 4.9 Vacant Switching Sub-clause
overvoltages 4.9 of Part 1 applies.
5. 5.1
Product Nature
information of information 5.1 of Part 1 applies as appropriate for a particular
Sub-clause design. 5.2 Marking
Each equipment shallbe the following data: a) Indication of the position shall be bols 417-IEC-5007 Sub-clause 7.1 .5.1
marked
in
a durable
and
legible
manner
with
open and closed position. The open or closed respectively indicated by the graphical symor 417-IEC-5008 of IEC Publication 417 (see of Part 1);
6)
Suitability The
for
iso!ation. symbols for of Table
appropriate marking
i shall
be
used.
c)
Additional Devices DC-20B device

Note. -
disconnectors: AC-20A, AC-20B, DC-20A not open under load unless such opening. types of equipment
are given
category of utilization shall be marked Do is interlocked to prevent Symbols

Table I.
and the
of
the
various
in
The markings shall be on the equipment itself or on a nameplate or nameplates attached to the equipment, and shall be located at a place such that they are visible and legible from the front after mounting (see Sub-clause 6.3 of Part 1).
The not
following be visible .I
data from
shall also the front
be marked when the
on the equipment but equipment is mounted:
need
d) e)
manufacturers type designation
name or
or serial
trade
mark;
number;
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IS 13947 (Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 ) rated operational ational voltage 4.3.2 and 4.4); value
(or
currents (or and utilization
rated powers) category (see
at the rated Sub-clauses
oper4.3.1,
the
(or range), of symbol ----
the );
rated
frequency
or
the
indication
d.c.
for fuse-combination current and the power IEC 947-3, standard; degree of Part 1); The
k)
units, loss
the of the
fuse type fuse-link; claims
and
maximum
rated
if
the
manufacturer
compliance
with
this
protection
of
enclosed
equipment
(see
Appendix
of
following line and Sub-clause neutral clause
terminals
shall
be
identified: the cjnnection is immaterial (see
load terminals 8.3.3.3.1); terminal, of Part terminal if 1);
u less *!+
/)
pole 7.1.7.4
a*$plicable,
by
the
letter
(see
Sub-
m)
protective
earth
(see
Sub-clause
7.1.9.3
of
Part
1);
The following data published information: nl 01 rated insulation
shall
be
made
available
in
the
manufacturers
voltage; voltage for equipment suitable for isolation
rated impulse withstand or when determined; pollution rated rated degree, duty; short-time withstand
p)
if different
from
3;
9) r1
current
and
duration,
where
applicable;
s) t1 5.3
rated rated
short-circuit conditional
for
making short-circuit
capacity, current,
operation
where
applicable; applicable.
where
Instructions
installation,
and
maintenance
Sub-clause
5.3
of
Part
1 applies.
6.
Normal Clause
service, 6 of
mounting, I Part 1( applies
and
transport the
conditions following addition:
with
Pol lution
degree
(see
Sub-clause
6.1.3.2
of
Part
1).
15
IS 13947 (Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 ) Unless otherwise stated by intended for installation under degree 3. the manufacturer, the environmental conditions equipment is of pollution
7. 7.1
Constructional Constructional
Note.-
and
performance
requirements
requirements requirements concerning materials and current-carrying

7.1.1 and 7.1.2
Further
parts are
under consideration application of Part 1. Their to further consideration.
for Sub-clauses to this standard
will
be subject
Sub-clause
7.1
of
Part
1 applies,
with
the
following
additions:
7.1.3
Clearances For rated Tables equipment impulse XIII
and
creepage for & which of Part
distances the 1. I manufacturer (Uimp), has minimum declared a value values are given of in
withstand; and XV
voltage
For Appendix
other 6.
equipment,
guidance
for
minimum
values
is
given
in
7.1.6.1
Additional constructional for isolation The equipment shall be
requirements
for
equipment
suitable
marked
according
to
Sub-clause
5.26).
For equipment of rated operational voltage greater than 50 V, the and the reliability of the indistrength of the actuating mechanism position shall be checked according to Subcation of the open to lock the provided means are clause 8.2.5. Moreover, when locking shall only be possible when the equipment in the open position, main contacts are in the open position (see Sub-clause 8.2.5). This requirement does not apply to equipment in the open position and/or position is visible indicated by another means than the actuator. all the main where the the main contact is open position
When visible
no indication in the open
is provided, position.
contacts
shall
be
clearly
The clearance across the open open position shall not be less Table XIII of Part 1 and shall Sub-clause7.2.3.16) of Part 1. .L 1
Note. -
contacts of the same pole when in than the minimum clearances given also comply with the requirements
the in of
If auxiliary
the by operating the
contacts are provided time of the auxiliary
for
interlocking should
l
purposes, be declared
contacts
manufacturer.
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7.1 .8
Additional
requirements
for
equipment
provided
with
a neutral
pole
Sub-clause an overcurrent 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.1.1 Performance Operating Genera/ Sub-clause 7.2.2 Temperature Sub-clause
7.1 .8 of release. requirements conditions
Part
1 applies
except
for
the
note
referring
to
7.2.1 rise 7.2.2
.l
of
Part
1 applies.
of
Part
1 applies
with
the
following
addition:
For fuse-combination contacts during the cause any damage of ance of the equipment 7.2 3 Dielectric properties
.& $ the temperature rise of the units, test according to Sub-ilause 8.3.3.1 a nature which impairs the subsequent in test sequence I.
fuse-link shall not perform-
If the withstand Part 1 specified
manufacturer has declared a value of the rated voltage (Uimp ), the requirements of Sub-clause apply and the equipment in Sub-clause 8.3.3.4 of shall Part 1. satisfy the dielectric
impulse 7.2..3 of tests
If no value of the rated impulse withstand voltage has been declared, and for the verification of dielectric withstand specified in the relevant sub-clauses of this standard, the equipment shall satisfy the dielectric tests specified in Sub-clauses 8.3.3.2.1, 8.3.3.2.2, 8.3.3.2.3 and 8.3.3.2.4 of this standard. 7.2 4 Ability to make conditions Making and and break under no-load, normal load and overload
7.2
4.1
breaking
capacities reference and to to the
The rated making the rated operational utilization category The test conditions
and breaking capacities are stated by voltage and rated operational current according to Table III. are specified in Sub-clause 8.3.3.3.1.
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TABLE
Verification Conditions for
III
of rated making and breaking capacities (see Sub-clause 8.3.3.3) making and breaking corresponding to the various utilization categories
Utilization
category
Rated
operational I/I
Making u/u
(1) cos@ I/I
Make-break u,/u
m -.AC-20AC2) AC-21A AC-22A AC-23A AC-20B(2)
current
All values All values All values 0 < I I 1OOA e 1OOA < I e Rated operational current / All All All All values values values values
cos$
Number of .operating cycles
AC-21B AC-22B AC-23B
1.5 3 10 10 I/I
1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 u/u
0.95 0.65 0.45 0.35 L/R (ms)
1.5 3 . Y+ 8'< I/I
1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 u,/u
0.95 0:65 0.45 0.35 L/R (ms)
5 5 5 3 Number operating of cycles
Utilization
category
e 1
DC-20A(2> DC-21A DC-22A DC-23A I I IC e u =

q
DC-20B(2) DC-21B DC-22B DC-23B current
1 2.5 15
1.5 4 4
; 1.05 1.05 1.05
ir. 1.5 . 4 4
1.05 1.05 1.05
1 2.5 15
5 5 5
Making
Breaking
current current
= = = =
Rated' operational Applied Rated Power voltage
*I
u u
e r
operational frequency
voltage or d.c. current recovery voltage by the r.m.5. value of the periodic component
(1)
For a.c. the making of the current. Theyse of these
is expressed
(2)
utilization 9-
categories
is not permitted
in the United
States
of America.
IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 7.2.4.2 Operational performance of the operational performance of that the equipment is capable of the currents flowing in its main
Tests concerning the verification an equipment are intended to verify making and breaking without failure, circuit for the intended use. The number of operating the operational performance are given in Tables IV and The test conditions are
cycles and the test test for the various V. in Sub-clause
circuit parameters for utilization categories
specified
8.3.4.1.
TABLE Verification of operational Number of operatin&. cycles the rated operational i 1.

(1)
IV performance corresponding &rrent .

15) (6) cycles AC and DC 8 categories
I
to
(2)
Number of operating cycles per hour
(31
(4) Number
(7)
181
of operating
Rated
operational current Ie
AC and DC A categories Without current With current 1 500 1 000 1 000 500 500
O<I 100 < 315 < 630 < 500 <
< I8 2 I= 7 I= 2 2 I"e -
100 315 630 500
120 120 60 20 10
8 7 4 2 1
500 000 000 500 500
utilization categories except The values in the table apply to all AC-20A, AC-20B, DC-20A and DC-20B. These categories shall comply with the total number of operating cycles in columns 5 or 8, but all is and/or making capacity without current unless some breaking claimed (see notes to Sub-clauses 4.3.5.2 and 4.3.5.3). In this case the verification shall be made at the values of voltage, current and power-factor claimed and for the number of operating cycles given in the table. Column 2 gives the minimum operating rate. The operating rate for any utilization category may be increased with the consent of the manufacturer.
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IS 13947(Part 3) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) TABLE Test circuit parameters V for Table IV
Utilization category AC-21A AC-22A AC-23A AC-ZlB AC-22B AC-23B
Value of the rated operational current Ie
Making (11
Breaking COSQ, 0.95 0.8 8.65 L/R Lms) 1 2 7.5 Ic'Ie 1 1 1 Ic'Ie 1 1 1 "rNe 1 1 1 "r'"c 1 1 1 COSQ, 0.95 0.8 0.65 L/R Ims) 1 2 7.5
.
I/I, 1 1 1 I/I e UN UNe 1 1 1 e 1 1 1
All values All values All values
DC-21A DC-22A DC-23A I Ic Ie U U e

q
DC-PlB DC-220 DC-238 Making current
All values All values All values
1 1 1
= = = = =
Breaking current
Rated
operational y;rent
Voltage before make (Applied voltage) Rated operational voltage Power frequency or d.c. recovery voltage For a.c., the making current is expressed by the r.m.s. value of the periodic component of the current.
"r (11
7.2.4.3
Mechanical Sub-clause Sub-clause Electrical Sub-clause Sub-clause Ability
durability 7.2.4.3.1 8.5.1. durability 7.2.4.3.2 8.5.2. of Part 1 applies. Test conditions are specified of Part 1 applies. Test conditions are specified
in 7.2.4.4
in 7.2.5
to make,
break
or
withstand
short-circuit
currents
The equipment shall be so under the conditions standing, dynamic and electrical stresses
constructed specified resulting
as to be capable of within this standard, the thermal, from short-circuit currents.
Short-circuit current carrying
currents in the
may closed
be encountered during current position and current interruption. carry and break make, or more of the following (see (see Sub-clause Sub-clause
making,
The abil,ity of the equipment to currents isi stated in terms of one
short-circuit ratings:
1.
2.
Rated Rated
short-time short-circuit
withstand making
current capacity
4.3.6.1) 4.3.6.2).
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IS 13947( Part 3 ) : 1993 lEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 3. Rated conditional short-circuit current (see Sub-clause 4.3.6.4).
7.2.6
Switching Sub-clause
overvoltages 7.2.6 of Part 1 applies. requirements for equipment suitabie
7.2.7
Additional performance for isolation These voltage requirements greater than only 50 V. in
apply
to
equipment
with
rated
operational
With the equipment position the equipment clause 8.3.3.2.
new shall
condition withstand
and the contacts the dielectric
in test
the of
open Sub-
If tests according to Sub-clauses 8.3.3.3 and 8.3.4.1 have been made, the equipment in the condition after the tests shall meet the leakage current requirements of Sub-clause 8.3.3.5.
8. 8.1 8.1.1
Tests Kind of tests
General Sub-clause 8.1.1 of Part 1 applies.
8.1.2
Type
tests 8.1.2 of Part this standard. 1 applies. Type tests are given in
Sub-clause Table VI I of 8. 1.3 Routine
tests 8.1.3 8.4. tests for Part clearance 1 are under verification consideration. according to Subof Part 1 applies. Routine tests are specified in
Sub-clause Sub-clause 8. 1.4 Sampling
tests Sampling clause 8.3.3.4.3 of
8.1.5
Special Special Sub-clause
tests tests 8.5. for (see

E
Sub-clause
2.6.4
of
Part
1)
are
specified
in
8.2
Type
tes$s
constructional 8 2 if i Part 1
requirements applies. (See however note of Sub-
Sub-clause clause 7.1. >
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IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 8.2.5 Verification indicating This a rated 8.2.5.1 of the device strength of actuator mechanism and position
sub-clause operational of
only applies to voltage greater equipment for
equipment suitable than 50 V.
for
isolation
with
Condition on 8.3.3 of
tests be part of test sequence I (see
The test Sub-clause 8.2.5.2 Method
the actuator and Table test force applied
shall IX).
The necessary force should be
F for opening shall first be measured to the extremity of the actuator.
and
the
With the equipment in the closed position, fixed and moving contacts of the pole for which the test is deemed to be the. most severe shall be The actuator shall be submitted to kept closed by appropriate means. the test force as defined in Table VI according to its type. *. .$ This direction force shall be applied without shock to to open the contacts for a period of 10 s. the the force, test. as shown in the actuator in a
The direction of maintained throughout
Figure
1,
shall
be
If locking means are provided position it shall not be possible while the test force is applied.
to to
lock the actuator lock the actuator in
in the open this position
8.2
5.3
Condi:ion
of
equipment
after
test is no longer applied to the the indication of the open
After actuator position
the test and when the test force with the actuator being left free, shall not be wrongly given.
TABLE Actuator test
VI force
Type
of actuator
Maximum force (N)
test
50 150 Pushbuttolr Fig. la 3F 50 One-finger operated Fig. lb 3F 150 100 200 Two-finger operated Fig. lc 3F 150 400 One-hand operated 3F Fig. Id and,le , 200 600 Two-hand op,erated Fig. If 3F 200 600 Two-hand operated Fig. lg 3F S F is the normal operating force in new condition. The test force shall be JF with the stated minimum and maximum values and be applied as shown . in Figure 1.
L-
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P
900
F
(a)
. . Oifit900 F 900 F
(cl
(d) F
/
*N
,. /
P
90"
(e)
If)
(9)
Fig.
1.
Actuator
applied
force
F.
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IS 13947 (Part 3) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 )
8.3
Type
tests
for
performance
Performance type ing to its kind are 8.3.1

Test sequences
tests listed
to in
which Tabie
equipment VII.
may
be
submitted
accord-
in
Type tests .Table Vlii.
are
grouped
together
in
a number
of
sequences
as
shown
For each sequence, tests ance with the requirements
shall be made in the order listed of the appropriate sub-clause.
in
accord-
TABLE
Overall Sequence
VIII
test 7 sequences
scheme 1.. \
of
Tests
General performance characteristidsY (see Sub-clause 8.3.3 and Table IX)
Temperature-rise Dielectric properties Making and breaking capacities Dielectric verification Ill Leakage current (2t Temperature-rise verification Strength of actuator mechanism
(11
(1) (21
Operational performance (see Sub-clause 8.3.4
capability and Table XII
Operational performance Dielectric verification Leakage current (21 Temperature-rise verification (31 Short-time withstand current Short-circuit making capacity Dielectric verification Leakage current (2) Temperature-rise verification Fuse Fuse protected protected short-circuit short-circuit withstand making
Short-circuit (see Sub-clause
performance 8.3.5 and
capability Table XII)
Conditional short-circuit (see Sub-clause 8.3.6
and
currant (31 Table XIII)
Dielectric verification Leakage current f 21 Temperature-rise verification (1) Not and required 4.3.5.3. for disconnectors (AC-20 or DC-201. See notes of Sub-clauses 4.3.5.2
(21
Only
than
required
50 V.
for
equipment
suitable
for
isolation
of
rated
voltage
greater
(31
Either ratings
test sequence TII or test sequence stated by the manufacturer. --___
IV to be made according
to
the
3.3.2 8.3.2.1
General General
test
conhitions ts
requitemen
i Sub-clause 8.3.2.1 of Part 1 applies to all type The equipment at the start of any test sequence clean condition. tests shall as applicable. be in new, and
IS13947(Part.3):1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 ) The force applied for any opening operation than the test force determined in Sub-clause applied in the same manner without shock. shall 8.2.5.2 not be greater and shall be
Where doubt exists as to the correct opening operation, no than three attempts to operate the equipment to the open position allowed. 8.3,2.2 Test Sub-clause 8.3.2.3 Evaluation quantities 8.3.2.2 of test of are of Part results during the appropriate tests and test clause. its 1 applies.
more are
The behaviour after the tests 8.3.2.4 Test Sub-clause 8.3.3 Test This Table 8.3.3.1 report
the equipment specified in the
condition
4. of I: Part 1 applies. 1 yp
f \, characteristics equipment table. listed in
8.3.2.4
sequence
General
performance
IX
test sequence and comprises
to the types of applies the tests according to the
Temperature-rise Sub-clause 8.3.3.3 of Part 1 applies with the following additions:
The test shall be I the (see Sub-clause Fuse-combination current equal to unit. The value fuse-link specified
made at 4.3.2.2
the conventional of Part 1).
enclosed
thermal
current
units shall be the conventional
fitted with fuse-links thermal current of
having a rated the combination
shall by the
loss not have a power equipment manufacturer.
exceeding
the
maximum
Note.
The test may be made with a "dummy" fuse-link similar design to the standardized fuse-link -specified power loss.
of and
essentially having the
Details of the fuse-links used for the test, i.e. the manufacturers the rated current, the power loss of the reference, and name in the test shall be given fuse-link, and+ the breaking capacity, report. The ty,pe test with the specified fuse-links shall be deemed to at the cover the use of any other fuse-link having a power loss, conventional thtermal current of the combination unit, not exceeding the power loss of i!he fuse-link used for the test.
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IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 0.3.3.2 The Test test ot dielectric be properties made: Sub-clause a value of 4.3.1.3); Sub-clauses value of Uimp 8.3.3.4 of Part the rated impulse 1 ii the withstand manufacvoltage
shall
in accordance with turer has declared u. (see Sub-clause Imp in accordance if with no 8.3.3.2.4,
8.3.3.2.1, has in been the
8.3.3.2.2, declared, relevant
8.3.3.2.3 and for sub-clauses
and the of
verification of this standard. Equipment clause 8.3.3.4
dielectric
withstand
suitable for of Part 1,
isolation shall with a value
be tested according to Subof test voltage as specified in to the value of does not apply test sequences. declared Uim to Phe verifi-
Table XIV of Part by the manufacturer. cation of dielectric
1 and corresponding This requirement withstand & made during .$
8.3.3.2.1
Condition
of
the kbuiptnent
for
tests equipment including mounted internal approxiwiring,
Dielectric tests shall usual mately as under and in a dry condition.
be made on new service conditions,
When the base of the equipment is of insulating material, metallic parts shall be placed at all the fixing points in accordance with the conditions of normal installation of the equipment and these parts shall be considered as part of the frame of the equipment. When the equipthe latter shall be covered by a ment is in an insulating enclosure, If the operating handle is metallic,~ it metal foil connected to the frame. if it is of insulating material, it shall shall be connected to the frame; be covered by a metal foil connected to the frame.
Equipment an enclosure turer to be
not supplied with an. enclosure but intended to be used in shall be tested in an enclosure stated by the manufacequivalent to the smallest that is applicable in service.
When the dielectric strength of the equipment taping of leads or the use of special insulation, insulation shall also be used during the tests.
is dependent such taping
upon the or special
8.3.3.2.2 The
Application test voltage
of
the
test
voltage for 1 min as follows:
shall
be applied
a)
With 1)
the.,main
contacts
closed: of all poles connected together and the
between all live parts franle of the equipment; between each pole and frame of the equipment.
2)
all
the
other
poles
connected
to
the
28
IS 13947(Part 3) : 1993 IECPub947-3(1990) On equipment carried out in b) With 1) the having more than each closed position. contacts open: of all poles connected together together and and the the one closed position, the test shall be
main
between all live parts frame of the equipment; between terminals the terminals of the other
2)
of one side connected side connected together. an insulated
For the considered
purpose of the as a pole of the
above tests, equipment. one
neutral
is
to
be
On equipment having more than carried out in each open position. 8.3.3.2.3 Value of the test voltage
open
position,
the
test
shall
be
The test voltage frequency between
shall have a practically .$ 45 Hz an4 62 Hz.
sinusoidal
waveform
and
The high-voltage transfor*mer used for the test shall be that, when the output terminals are short-circuited after voltage has been adjusted to the appropriate test voltage, current is at least 200 mA.
so designed the output the output
The overcurrent less than 100 mA. Glow discharges otherwise Table X.
relays
shall
not
trip
when
the
output
current
is
without specified,
drops the
in voltage value of
are the
neglected. test voltage shall be as
Unless given in
TABLE Dielectric to the
test voltage corresponding rated insulation voltage
Rated insulation voltage U.

1
Dielectric test voltage Ca.c) (r.m.s.1
U.I 66 < U' I 30.0 < u' I 640 < u' I
60 300 660
ad,o
< ut
1
5 i
800 000
1 odo < ul I 1 500*

9c
For
d.c.
only
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8.3.3.2.4
Results
to be obtained considered to have been passed if there is no puncture
or 8.3.3.3 8.3.3.3.1
The test is flash-over. Making Test
and values
breaking and of
capacities conditions Part 1 applies regarding equipment provided
Sub-clause with a neutral The test ing to the
8.3.3.5 pole.
values are stated utilization category.
in
Table
Ill,
Sub-clause
7.2.4.1,
accord-
The stated number of make-break operating cycles shall be made with a time interval between, close-open cycles of 30 s 2 10 s except that for equipment of conventional thermal current of 400 A or more, the time interval may be increased by agreement between manufacturer and user-and the intervaI3haII be sta#ed in the test report.
During each make-break operating cycle, equipment need only stay in the closed position for a period long enough to allow the switching operation to be completed and to enable the current value to be establi,shed and the moving parts of the equipment to come to rest. the recovery voltage shall be maintained After each ape-rating cycle, for at least 0.05 s.
equipment of For convenience of testing, and AC-23 8 make-break operating cycles
utilization may be
categories replaced, of 10 cycles.
AC-23A with the I, make
by the stated number agreement of the manufacturer, cycles followed by the same number of 8 I, make-break
For a.c. accordance accordance
the with with
power-factor Sub-clause Table Ill,
of the 8.3.4.1.3 Sub-clause
test circuit of Part 1. 7.2.4.1.
shall The
be determined values shall be
in in
For d.c. accordance accordance
the time-constant with Sub-clause with Table Ill,
of the 8.3.4.1.4 Sub-clause
shall The
in in
The test voltage and the load shall be applied to the appropriate For equipment in which a moving contact terminals of the equipment. remains connected to one of the terminals when the equipment is in the this test shall be repeated with the supply and load open ( position, unless the terminals are specifically and connections interchanged, clearly marked fr load and supply.
30
IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) In the case of tests may be replaced by electrically equivalent manufacturer. carried out on fuse-combination units, fuse-links suitable copper links of dimensions and mass to those of the fuse-links recommended by the
8.3.3.3.2
Test Sub-clause
circuit 8.3.3.5.2 recovery of Part 1 applies.
8.3.3.3.3
Trunsient
voltage only to utilization categories categories DC-22 and DC-23 by a motor producing the if agreed between manufac-
Sub-clause 8.3.3.5.3 of Part 1 applies AC-22 and AC-23. For tests for utilization replaced the test circuit load may be specified current and time constant value turer and user.
8.3
3.3.4 Under
Switching
overvoltage& * a* during
consideration. Be!laviour tests of equipment
8.3.3.3.5
making
and
breaking
capacity
The equipment manner as not to equipment. There between circuit. shall poles
shall perform endanger an
during operator
the above tests or cause damage
in to
such a adjacent poles or detection welding, means,
be no permanent and frame and
arcing or flash-over between no melting of the fuse in the mechanically operable. operation using normal Contact operating
The equipment shall remain such as to prevent an opening is not permitted. 8.3.3.3.6 Condition tests of equipment
after
the
making
and
breaking
capacity
It shall ment will operation.
be demonstrated close and open
immediately satisfactorily
after the during
test that a no-load
the equipclose/open
A closing operation of the handle through for the equipment to
is considered satisfactory its full stroke will close be able to carry its rated
when normal operation the contacts sufficiently operational current.
After the test and with the requirements
without maintenance of Sub-clause 8.3.3.4.
the
equipment
shall
comply
The contacts shall be in a suitable operatiohal current without maintenance temperature-rise derification of Sub-clause If the Sub-clauses equipmeht 8.3.3.5 is and suitable 8.3.3.7. for
condition to and shall 8.3.3.6. it
carry comply
the rated with the
isolation,
shall
comply
with
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IS 13947 (Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 ) 8.3.3.4 Dielectric verification
After the test according to Sub-clause 8.3.3.3, a test shall be made to check that the equipment shall be capable, without maintenance, of its rated insulation voltage withstanding a voltage equal to twice according to Sub-clause 8.3.3.2.2.
8.3
3.5 This
Leakage test
current is made U, each only contact on equipment than gap and 50 V. from suitable for isolation The leakage current each terminal to the of rated shall be frame.
operational checked
voltage across
greater
The value of leakage current, the rated operational voltage of
with a test voltage equipment shall not
equal exceed:
to
1 .l
times
0.5 mA AC-20B, 2 mA per
per pole for equipment DC-20A or w-208; pole for equipment of
of .$ all
utilization utilization
category
AC-20A,
other
categories.
8.3.3.6
Temperature-rise
verification
After the tests according to Sub-clause 8.3.3.3, the temperature-rise of the main terminals shall be checked according to Sub-clause 8.3.3.1, The terminals shall not exceed 80 K temperature-rise at the rated operational current of the utilization category of the equipment tested. 8.3.3.7 Strength of 8.2.5 voltage II: actuator applies greater mechanism to equipment than 50 V. suitable for isolation of rated
Sub-clause operational 8.3.4 Test
sequence
Operational
performance
capability of this equipment table. listed in
This test sequence Table Xl and comprises
applies to the types the tests according to
They
are
made
to
verify
compliance
with
Sub-clause
7.2.4.2.
a. 3.4.1 8.3.4.1.1
Operational Test
performance and
test
values
conditions IV and V, Sub-clause 7.2.4.2
The test values are stated in Tables according to the utilization category. ! between Table IV The time ir/iterval and without current and the sequential stated in the test report.
operating order
of
cycles the
with tests
current shall be
32
TABLE
Test sequence II: Operational
XI
performance capability
I,---
Type of equipment and oi-der of tests Switchdiscornectorfuse and fuse-switchdiscornector
Test
subclause No.
Switd-,
Fuse-switch and switch-fuse
Discomnzctor "r
Discormectorfuse and fuse$$mnmector
Switchdiscotnector
Operational performance Dielectric verification Leakage current (2) Tmperature-rise verification
8.3.4.1 8.3.4.2 8.3.4.3 8.3.4.4
1 2
1 2
(1) 1 2 ur. _'
11) 1 2 3
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
III
S&-clauses
Load-breaking operations are not recpired for category AC-20 and DC-20. see also notes of 4.3.5.2 and 4.3.5.3 as applicable.
(2)
Test required only for Ue greater than 50 V.
IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) During each make-break operating cycle, the equipment need only stay in the closed position for a period long enough to allow the switching operation to be completed and to enable the currentvalue to be established and the moving parts of the equipment to come to rest. be maintained After each operating cycle, the recovery voltage shall for at least 0.05 s.
For a.c. accordance accordance
the with with
power-factor of the Sub-clause 8.3.4.1.3 Table V, Sub-clause
shall The
in in
For d.c. accordance accordance
the with with
time-constant of the Sub-clause 8.3.4.1.4 Table V, Sub-clause
shall be determined The values shall be
in in
8.3.4.1.2
Test Sub-clause
circuit 8.3.3.5.2 recovery to of
2. Part 1 applies.
.$
8.3.4.1.3 It
Transient is not
voltage adjust the transient recovery voltage.
necessary
8.3.4.1.4 Under 8.3.4.1.5
Switching
overvoltages
consideration. Behaviour test of the equipment during the operational performance
during operator
in to
such a adjacent
be no permanent and frame and
arcing or flash-over between no melting of the fuse in the
poles or detection
The equipment shall remain such as to prevent an opening is not permitted. Some wear the equipment 8.3.4.1
mechanically operable. operation using normal
Contact operating
welding, means,
on the mechanism functions correctly. of .L the equipment
and
contacts
is
allowed
provided
that
,6 ! Condition test
after
the
operational
performance
It shall equipment operation.
be idemonstrated will close and open
after during
the test a no-load
that the close/open

l
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IS 13947 (Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 ) A closing operation of the handle through for the equipment to After the tests and with the requirements is considered satisfactory its full stroke will close be able to carry its rated without maintenance of Sub-clause 8.3.4.2. the when normal operation the contacts sufficiently operational current. equipment shall comply
The contacts shall be in a suitable operational current without maintenance temperature-rise verification of Sub-clause If the Sub-clause 8.3.4.2 equipment 8.3.4.3. is suitable for
condition to and shall 8.3.4.4. it
carry comply shall
the rated with the with
isolation,
comply
Dielectric Sub-clause
verification 8.3.3.4 current 8 . 3 . 3 . 5 applies? # I verification applies. Ill: Short-circuit performance capability listed in applies.
8.3.4.3
Leakage Sub-clause
8.3.4.4
Temperature-rise Sub-clause 8.3.3.6
8.3.5
Test
sequence
This test sequence Table XII and comprises
to the types of equipment applies the tests according to this table.
This test sequence is not mandatory if a value of rated short-circuit stated by the manufacturer (see .Sub-clause making capacity is not 8.3.5.2.1) and test sequence IV (Sub-clause 8.3.6) is carried out. The tests are made to verify compliance with Sub-clause 7.2.5.
8.3.5.1 8.3.5.1.1 The
ShortTest test
time
withstand and of
current conditions Sub-clause
test
values conditions
8.3.4.3
of
Part
1 apply.
The stated 8.3.5.1.2
test current according to Test circuit 8.3.4.1.2
shall be Sub-clause
the rated 4.3.6.1.
short-time
withstand
current
Sub-clause
of
Part
1 applies. of the test Part 1. of the Part 1. test circuit shall be in accordance
For a.c., the with Sub-clause For d.c., the with Sub-clause
power-factor 8++3.4.1.3 of time-constant 8.3.4.1.4 of
circuit
shall
be
in
accordance
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TABLE
Test sequence III: Short-circuit
XII
performance capability
Type of equipment
!%I.& clause No.
and order
of tests Switchdiscomectorfuse and fuse-switchdiscomector
Test
Fuse-switch Switch
and
Discotmector
switch-fuse
Discumectorfuse and fusedisamiector
Switchdisanmector
Short-time wrrw?t
withstand
8.3.5.1
Short-circuit making capacity 11) (21 Dielectric Leakage verification
8.3.5.2
2 Not Not 2 applicable applicable 3 4 4
2 Not 3 applicable 4 5
8.3.5.3 8.3.5.4 8.3.5.5
current
135)
Temperature-rise verification
111 f2)
Test
sequence and
III
is not mandatory
if test
sequence a rated IV lsee
IV is carried short-circuit Table XIII).
out. tnakiw capacity
Switches
switch-dis comectors
not having
lsee ~-clause
2.1)
shall
I31 Test
meet the l-ecpiremen ts of test secpance

required only for Ue greater than 50 V.
IS 13947 ( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 ) 8.3.5.1.3 Test circuit calibration
The calibration of the test circuit carried is out by placing temporary connections B of negligible impedance as close as resonably possible to the terminals provided for connecting the eqllipment under test. For a.c., resistors R 1 and reactors X are adjusted so as at the applied voltage, a current equal to the rated withstand current as well as the power-factor as indicated clause 8.3.4.1.3 of Part 1. to obtain, short-time in Sub-
For d.c., resistors R 1 and reactors X are adjusted so as to obtain, at the applied voltage, a current the maximum value of which is equal to the rated short-time withstand current as well as the time-constant as indicated in Sub-clause 8.3.4.1.4 of Part 1.
3.3
5.1.4
Test
procedure redaced by the equipment under for fhe specified time with the
The temporary connection&B are test and the test current is, applied equipment in the closed positbn. 8.3.5.1.5 Behaviour The equipment endanger an shall poles of the equipment
during
the
test as not
to
shall perform during the test in such a manner operator or cause damage to adjacent equipment. be no permanent and frame and arcing or flash-over between no melting of the fuse in the
There between circuit.
poles or detection
The equipment such as to prevent is not permitted. 8.3.5.1.6 Conditions
shall remain an opening
mechanically operable. operation using normal
Contact operating
welding, means,
of
the
equipment
after
the
test after during the test a no-load that the close/open
be demonstrated will close and open
A ciosing operation of the handle through for the equipment to
After the test and without maintenance or a switch-disconnector, it shall be making capacity test, Sub-clause 8.3.5.2, If the equipment maintenance wid:~ .the The without comply is suitable dielectric
if the equipment is a switch subjected to the short-circuit as listed in Table XII. it shall Sub-clause comply 8.3.5.3. without
for isolation, verification of
contacts df a disconnector shall be in a suitable maintenance to carry the rated operational current with the temperature-rise of Sub-clause 8.3.5.5.
condition and shall .
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IS 13947( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 8.3.5.2 8.3.5.2. I Short-circuit Test values shall 8.3.5.1 making and capacity conditions on the same equipment any maintenance. be that assigned by as for the test of test
The test Sub-clause The stated 8.3.5.2.2
be made without shall 4.3.6.2.
test current in Sub-clause Test circuit 8.3.5.1.2 circuit
the
manufacturer
as
Sub-clause 8.3.5.2.3 Test
applies. calibration
is carried out by placing of the test circuit The calibration temporary connections B of negligible impedance as close as reasonably possible to the terminals provided for connecting the equipment under test. -4 c$ Depending calibration upon is made whether the as foll&ws: equipment is rated a.c. or d.c. the
a)
For The
a.c.: tests shall be made at the rated frequency of the equipment. s and its record. value in
The prospective current shall be applied for at least 0.05 value determined from the calibration value is the r.m.s. This value shall be equal to or higher than the specified at least one pole. The average value Sub-clause 8.3.2.2 of all phases of Part 1. shall comply with the
tolerances
in
The highest peak value of the prospective current during its first cycle shall be not less than n times the rated short-circuit the value of n being as stated in the third column of current, Table XVI, Sub-clause 8.3.4.1.3 of Part 1.
b)
For
d.c.: be applied for the specified time shall be at least from the record, and its mean equal to the
The current shall value, determined specified value.
If the testing station is unable to make these tests on d.c., if agreed between manufacturer and user, be made on may, provided kuitable precautions are taken, for instance, the : value of current shall not exceed the permissible current.
they a.c., peak
For the
an equipment having the same rated a.c. test shall be taken as valid for
current the d.c.
for a.c. rating.
and
d.c.
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IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 8.3.5.2.4 Test procedure
The temporary connections B are replaced by the equipment under test and the equipment shall be closed twice with an interval of approximately 3 min between these operatiorls on a prospective peak current not less :than the rated short-circuit making capacity of the equipment. The current shall be maintained for at least 0.05 s.
The closing mechanism shall be as possible. conditions as-closely 8.3.5.2.5 Behaviour of the equipment
operated
so
as
to
simulate
service
during during operator
the
test in to such a adjacent
nt arcing gr flash-over not be perma ? and frame an no melting of the fuse \ 1 h shall an remain opening mechanically operable. operation using normal
between in the
poles or detection
The equipment such as to prevent is, not permitted. 8.3.5.2.6 Condition
Contact operating
welding, means,
of
the
equipment
after
the
test after during the test a no-load that the open/close
be demonstrated will open and close
A closing operation of the handle through for the equipment to
After the test with the dielectric
and without verification
maintenance of Sub-clause
the equipment 8.3.5.3.
shall
comply
The contacts shall be in a suitable condition without carry the highest rated operational current and shall temperature-rise verification of Sub-clause 8.3.5.4. 8.3 5.3 Dielectric Sub-clause 8.3.5.4 Leakage verification 8.3.3.4 currqnt 8.3.3.5 applies, except that the maximum not *exceed 2 mA per pole for all utilization 4 verification applies. applies.
maintenance coinply with
to the
Sub-clause current shall
value of leakage categories.
8.3.5.5
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IS 13947(Part 3) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 8.3.6 Test sequence IV: Conditional short-circuit current listed in
to This test sequence applies Table XII I and comprises the tests
the types of equipment according to the table.
This test sequence is not mandatory if a value of rated short-circuit current is not stated by the manufacturer sequence III (see Sub-clause 8.3.5) is carried out.
conditional and test
For circuit a fuse test.
switches, protective and shall
disconnectors and switch-disconnectors the device of the equipment may be a circuit-breaker be arranged on the load side of the equipment breaker for the device rated given or fuse shall equipment. be that stated
shortor under by the
The type manufacturer
of circuit as suitable
Details of the protective name, type designation, breaking capacity shall be &
used for the test voltage, current in the test report. P
i.e. manufacturers and short-circuit
The type test with the,(;pecified protective device shall be deemed to cover the use of any other protective device having a Joule integral (/t) and cut-off current at the rated voltage, prospective current and power-factor not exceeding the specified values for the type of protective device used for the test.
The
tests
are
made
to
verify
compliance
with
Sub-clause
7.2:5.
8.3.6.1
Circuit-breaker Under consideration. protected values
protected
short-circuit
withstand
8.3.6.2 0.3.6.2.1
Fuse Test
short-circuit and conditions
withstand
The fuse-links breaking capacity the equipment. The a) test shall
shall be of the deemed suitable
rated maximum current and rated by the manufacturer for use with
be made
as follows:
Withstand
test rated shall conditional be applied
A prospective current corresponding to the short-circuit current stated by the manufacturer with the equipment in the closed position. 6) Making test
After the; withstand test a) all equipment except disconnectors according to Table XIII shall be fitted with new fuse-links and closed on to the rated conditional short-circuit current.
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TABLE
Test sequence IV: Conditional
XIII
short-circuit current
Type
of equipment
and order
of tests Switchdisaxnectorfuse and fuse-switchdiscomector
P-
Tar-t
!Ci&clause No.
*itch (1)
Fuse-switch and switch-fuse
Discomector (1)
Discomectorfuse and fusediscommctor
Switchdiscornector (1)
circuit
Fuse
protected
withstand
short-
8.3.6.2.1 a) 8.3.6.2.1 b)
1. "
f
2 2 2
Fuse protected circuit making
short-
Dielectric Leakage
verification (2)
8.3.6.3 8.3.6.4 8.3.6.5
2 Y 3
3 4 ,' 5
3 4 5
3 4 5
current
Tenparature-rise verification
(1) (2)
Test Test
secpence recpired
IV is not mandatory only for Ue greater
if test secpence than 50 V.
III
is carried
out
lsee Table XII).
IS 13947( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 8.3.6.2.2 Test Sub-clause 8.3.6.2.3 Test Sub-clause 8.3.6.2.4 Test circuit 8.3.5.1.2 circuit 8.3.5.2.3 procedure are replaced according to by the-equipment under Sub-clause 8.3.6.2.1. test applies. calibration applies.
The temporary connections and the test current applied
The recovery interruption of 8.3.6.2.5 Behaviour Sub-clause 8.3.6.2.6
voltage the test of the
shall current
be maintained by the fuse. during B after she the
for
at
least
0.05
after
equipment amlies.
test
8.3.5.2.5 of the
Condition Sub-clause
equipment applies.
test
8.3.5.2.6 verification 8.3.3.4 current 8.3.5.4
8.3.6.3
Dielectric Sub-clause
applies.
8.3.6.4
Leakage Sub-clause
applies. verification applies.
8.3.6.5
0.4 8.4.1
Routine General
tests
Routine tests dition, suitably accordance with
shall be carried out on equipment in clean, new out the tests and generally mounted to carry Sub-clause 8.3.2.1 of Part 1, as applicable.
conin
8.4.2
Mechanical A test shall the equipment
operational
test the correct mechanical opening operations. operation of
be made to verify bly five closing and
8.4.3
Dielectric
te$ t 4 The value X and the to 1 s. of the duration test of
The method of .Sub-clause 8.3.3.4 applies. accordance with Table voltage shall be in application of the test voltage may be reduced
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IS 13947( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) 8.5 Special tests to mechanical performance service of Part and/or electrical test detailed in conditions are 11, the following wear is Sub-clause demonstrated 8.3.4.1. also note necessary: by
the
Resistance operational
Where abnormal Sub-clause 7.24.3
expected (see tests may be
to
8.5.1
Mechanical
durability
The mechanical durability test (see Sub-clauses 7.2.4.3 and 8.1.5), where required, is made in accordance with the appropriate requirements of Sub-clause 8.3.4.1, except that for equipment suitable for isolation, the maximum value of leakage current shall not exceed 6 mA per pole for all utilization categories. The total manufacturer. 8.5.2 Electrical number of operating cycles shall be as declared by the
durability
4.
The electrical durabili.ty te@t (see Sub-clauses 7.2.4.4 and 8.1 .5), where required, is made in accordance with the appropriate requireexcept that for equipment suitable for ments of Sub-clause 8.3.4.1, isolation, the maximum value of leakage current shall not exceed 6 mA per pole for utilization categories AC-21, AC-22, AC-23, DC-21, DC-22 and DC-23. Equipment DC-20B is The total manufacturer. of not utilization submitted of categories this test. cycles AC-20A, AC-20B, DC-20A and
to
number
operating
shall
be
as
declared
by
the
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1s 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) APPENDIX EQUIPMENT FOR DIRECT SWITCHING A OF A SINGLE MOTOR
Switches, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units normally intended for- direct switching of individual motors shall comply with the additional requirements of this appendix. These requirements are essentially the same as the appropriate sub-clauses of IEC Publication 947-4-l and equipment complying with this appendix may state on the nameplate the appropriate utilization category according to Table Al.
A4.3.4
Rated Additional
duty rated duties considered as standard are as follows:
A4.3.4.3
Intermittent Sub-clause 4.3.4.3
periodic of
4.
duty
or
in:ermittent with.the
duty following additions:
Pd;t
1 applies
A4.3
.4.3.1
Classes
of
intermittent number of out per
duty operating cycles equipment hour, which they is divided shall into be the
According to the capable of carrying following classes : Class Class Class Class Class A4.3.4.4 1: 3: 12: 30: 120: up up up up up to
1 operating
cycle cycles
per per
hour; hour; hour; hour; hour.
to 3 operating to 12 operating
cycles cycles cycles
per per
to 30 operating to duty of Part 120 operating
per
Temporary Sub-clause
4.3.4.4 and
1 applies.
A4.3.5
Making
breaking is defined utilization
capacities by its making categories as and breaking specified in capacities, Table All in (see I
An equipment accordance with Sub-clause A4.4). A4.4 Utilization
category
The utilization categories as given in Table Al are considered Any other type of utilization category shall standard in this; appendix. be based on agqeement between manufacturer and user but information given in the manufacturers catalogue or tender may take the place of such an agreement. .
44
IS13947(Part3):1993 IECPub947-3(1990) by the values of the Each utilization category is characterized expressed as multiples of the rated operational currents and voltages, current and of the rated operational voltage, and by the power-factors or time-constants as shown in Table All and other test conditions used
in the definitions of the rated making and breaking capacities.
For equipment defined by their to specify separately unnecessary capacities as these values depend as shown in Table All.
The utilization listed categories of Table
utilization category, it is the rated making and directly on the utilization
therefore breaking category
All
correspond
in
principle
to
the
applications
in
Table
Al.
TABLE U tilidhtion 1 I& Utilirati.on category AC-2 Slip-ring switching
Al categhies
Typical
applications
motors: off
starting,
plugging
(11,
AC
AC-3
Squirrel-cage motors: starting, of motors during running Squirrel-cage inching (2)

Shunt motors:
switching
off
AC-4
motors:
starting,
plugging
(11,
DC-3
starting,
dynamic DC DC-5
breaking
plugging of d.c. motors
(11, inching
(21,
Series-motors: starting, plugging (11, inching (21, dynamic breaking of d.c. motors
(1)
Plugging is understood to mean stopping or reversing motor rapidly by reversing motor primary connections the motor is running.
the while
c.2) Inching (jogging) is understood to mean energizing a motor once or repeatedly for short periods to obtain small movements of the driven mechanism. 4 Note.I The switching
filament+Jamps
between
of rotor circuits, capacitors or tungsten shall be subject to special agreement m nufacturer and user. t
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Is 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947- 3 ( 1990)
TABLE
Rated making corresponding
All
conditions categories
and breaking capacity to several utilization
Make Utilization ategory ?/I, "rNe
and break
conditions Off-time Number of operating cycles
co5 @
On-time
(51 (21 AC-2 AC-3L51 AC-4(51 4.0 8.0 10.0 1.05 1.05 1.05 0.65 (1) 111 L/R (msl DC-3 DC-5 4.0 4.0 1.05 1.05 & I/I, U/u 6s coso 2.5 15.0 Ms$e 0.05 0.05 conditions On-time 0.05 0.05 0.05
(51 (31 (31 (31 50 50 50
13s (31
50(61 50(6)
Utilization ategory AC-3 AC-4 I =
Off-time
Number of operating cycles
(5) (2) 10 12 1.05(41 1.05141 (11 (11 0.05 0.05
,Lsl 10 10 50 50
Current made. The making current is expressed in d.c. or a.c. values but it is understood that for a.c. the r.m.s. symnatrical peak value of the asymmetrical current corresponding to the powerfactor of that circuit may assume a higher value.
I,
Current made and broken symmetrical values. Rated operational voltage. frequency or d.c.
, expressed
in d.c.
or a.c.
r.m.s.
*e U "r
= = =
current.
Applied Power
recovery
voltage.
"e COSQ L/R
= = =
Rated
operational
voltage.
Power-factor Time-constant = 0.45
of test circuit. of test circuit. for Ie > 100 A. are allowed
Ill cos@ 12)
for Ie 2 100 A, 0.35
Time may be less than 0.05 s provided that contacts to become properly seated before re-opening. See Table For U/U, AIII. a tolerance of +20% is accepted.
(3) (41 (51
The make conditions shall also be verified but may be combined with the make and break test if agreed by the manufacturer. The making current multiples are to be as shown for I/I and the breaking is PO be taken from current as shown for 1,/I,. The off-time TableiAIII. Twenty-five cycles with operating cycles with reverse polarity. one polarity and twenty-five operating
(61
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IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) TABLE AIII
Relationship between and off-time for of the rated making
current broken the verification breaking
I,
and
capacities
Current broken Ic (A) I

C
Off-time (s)
100 200 300 400 $
10 20 30 40 60 1, 80
100
100 < IC s 200 < Ic 5 300 < I

C 400 <
Ic S 4600 5 ,,800
C
600 < I
800 < Ic s 1 000 1 000 < Ic s 1 300 1 300 < I

C 1
140 180 240
5 1 600
C
600 < I
The values factu rer.
of
off-time
may
be
reduced
if
agreed
by
the
manu-
A7. ,2.4.2
Operational 7.2.4.2
performance of Part 1 applies with the following additions:
Sub-clause
Equipment shall failure under the required utilization therein.
be capable conventional categories
of
making and breaking currents without conditions stated in Table AIV for the and the number of operations indicated
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IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IIX Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) TABLE AIV
Operational performance conditions for making and breaking corresponding to several utilization categories
Utilization category
Off-time
AC-2 AC-3 AC-4
2.0 2.0 6.0

l
1.05 1.05 1.05
DC-3 DC-5 Ic =
2.5 2.5
1.05 1.05
rs; Current made or broken. The mazing current is expressed in d.c. or a.c. r.m.s. 9' mmetrical values>.but it is understood that the actual value wik F be the peak value corresponding to the powerfactor of the circuit. Rated Power operational frequency current. or d.c. recovery voltage.
r
0.65 I11 (11
L/R lmsl
Number of operating cycles
0.05 0.05 0.05
(31 (31 (31
6 6 6
000 000 000
2.0 7.5
0.05 0.05
I31 (31
6 6
OOO(4) OOO(41
Ie ur
= =
ue
Rated =
operational
voltage. for Ie > 100 A. are allowed to
(11 cos@ (21
0.45
for Ie ( 100 A, 0.35
Time may be less than 0.05 s provided that contacts become properly seated before re-opening. These Table off-times AIII. shall be not greater than the values
(31
specified
in
(41
3 000 operating cycles with reverse polarity.
with
one polarity
and 3 000 operating
cycles
A7.2.4.3
Mechanical Sub-clause
durability of Part 1 applies with the following addition:
7.2.4.3.1
The millions
preferred are: 0.001
numbers
of
no-load
operating
cycles
expressed
in
- 0.003
- 0.01
- 0.03
- 0.1
- 0.3
and
1. a class of correspondfrequency of
If no mechanical endurance is stated by the manufacturer, intermittent duty implies a minimum mechanical endurance ing to 8 000 h of operation at the highest corresponding operating cycles. i
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is 13947( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) A7.2.4.4 Electrical Sub-clause durability 7.2.4.3.2 of Part 1 applies with the following addition:
The total number the manufacturer. A8.3.3.3 Verification of
of
on-load
operating
cycles
shall
be
as declared
by
making
and
breaking
capacities the test values shall be in
See Sub-clause accordance with A8.3.4,1 Operational
8.3.3.3 Tables All performance
except that and Alll. test that
See Sub-clause accordance with A8.5 Special tests
8.3.4.1 except Table AIV.
the
test
conditions
shall
be
in
& the Resistance operational to mechanical performance service of Part
$ demonstrated A8.3.4.1. by
and/or ele.ctrical ,.wear is teSk detailed in Sub-clause conditions are 1) the following
Where Sub-clause
abnormal 7.2.4.3
expected (see also note tests may be necessary:
to
A8.5.1 A8.5.1.1
Mechanical Condition
durability of the
test equipment for tests service; manner in as particular, for normal
The equipment the conductors use.
shall .be installed shall be connected
as for normal in the same
During the test there shall circuit. The equipment may be is prescribed in normal service. A8.5.1.2 The A8.5.1.3 Operating equipment Test conditions shall
be no voltage or current lubricated before the test
in the main if lubrication
be operated
as
in
normal
service.
procedure
The tests are carried out at the frequency of operations corresponding to the class of intermittent duty. However, if the manufacturer considers that the equipment can satisfy the required conditions when using a higher frequency of operations, he may i do so.
bl
The number of ,pperating cycles to be than the number of no-load operating facturer.
carried cycles
out shall be not less stated by the manu-
49
Is 13947(Part 3) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) c) After carried to each out, clean tenth of the it is permissible the whole total number of before carrying without operations on with the has test: been
equipment
dismantling; is prescribed by the
to lubricate manufacturer to adjust the design of the d) This maintenance
parts for which lubrication for normal service; travel and the pressure equipment enables this to work shall not include any
of the contacts be done. replacement of
if
the
parts.
A8.5.1.4
Results
to be
obtained shall still at room used for
Following be capable temperature. connecting A8.5.2 Electrical
the tests of mechanical durability, the equipment of complying *with the normal operating conditions There sh?#l be no loosening of the parts the conductorg;. \, durability test
With respect to its resistance to electrical wear, an equipment is, by convention, characterized by the number of on-load operating cycles, corresponding to the different utilization categories given in Table AV which can be made without repair or replacement.
In all cases, the speed chosen by the manufacturer. The report stated
and
number
of
operating
cycles
shall
be
tests shall be taken as valid if the specified differ from the values in Sub-clause 8.3.2.2.2 of Part 1.
values recorded only within the
in the test tolerances
Tests shall be carried out with the equipment conditions of Sub-clauses A8.5.1 .l and A8.5.1.2 cedure, where applicable, of Sub-clause A8.5.1.3, ment of contacts is not permitted. After conditions operational specified the the test, and withstand equipment a dielectric not shall test fulfil
under the appropriate using the test proexcept that replace-
the of
normal twice applied
operating the only rated as
voltage
but voltage U,, in Sub-clause 8.3.3.2.2
less than 900 V, items a)1 and a)2.
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IS 13947( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990)
TABLE
Verification of the Conditions corresponding
AV
number of on-load operating cycles for making and breaking to several utilization categories
Utilization category AC-Z AC-3
value of the rated operational current All values I, 5 17A Ie > 176
Make I/I, u/u, coso (1) 0.65 0.65 0.35 0.65 0.35 L/R (2) (ms) 2 7.5 v, 2.5 2.5 Ic'Ie 2.5 1 1 6 6
Break "Pe 1 0.17 0.17 1 1 t-e 1 1 cos@ (1) 0.65 0.65 0.35 0.65 0.35 L/R (2) (ms) 2 7.5
2.5 6 6 6 6 I/I,
1 1 1 1 1 u/u,
AC-4
Ie 5 17A I, > 17A
DC-3 DC-5 = = = Rated Rated
All values All values operational operational
c,, 2.5 2.5 current. voltage.
1 1
Ie "e I
Current made. In a.c. the conditions for making are expressed in r.m.s. symmetrical values but it is understood that the peak value of asymmetrical current, corresponding the power-factor of the circuit, may assume a higher value. Applied Power Current Tolerance Tolerance voltage. frequency broken. for cos@ for L/R and d.c. recovery voltage.
U "r I, (11 (21
= = =
: 20.05.
: 215%.
51
IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990)
APPENDIX CLEARANCES
AND
B
DISTANCES
CREEPAGE
Bl. Bl. 1
General
and creepage distances depend, to a Suitable values for clearances such as atmospheric conditions, the great extent on variable factors of the creepage paths and type of insulation employed,the disposition . conditions of the system in which the equipment is to be used. For these reasons, the selection of the proper values. is the responsibility of the manufacturer.
B1.2
It is recommended that the surface of the insulating parts designed with ridges so arranged as to break the continuity tive deposits which may form. 4 P
should be of conduc-
B1.3
Conductinq _ parts cover4 only with varnish or enamel, or protected . should not be considered as only by oxidation or a similar process, being insulated from the point of view of clearances .and creepage distances. Clearances and creepage following circumstances: distances shall be maintained under the
Bl 4
al
without external electrical connections, and on On the one hand, the other hand, when conductors, either insulated or bare, of the type and of any dimensions specified for the equipment, are inststalled according to the manufacturers instructions, if .any. After account interchangeable parts have been maximum permissible manufacturing possible ageing, which the changed, tolerances. taking into
bl
cl
Taking into consideration effect of temperature, short-circuit conditions
deformations either shocks, vibrations equipment is intended
due to the or due to to endure.
82.
Determination
of clearances
and creepage
distances
distances, it is recommended
In determining that the following
clearances and creepage points be considered:.
B2.1
In determining creepage distances, grooves at least and 2 mm deep are measured along their contour. Grooves dimension less than these dimensions and any groove neglected and only the direct clogged with dirt are measured. * i
2 mm wide having any liable to be distance is
52
. ...+_. ...
._ ., .
.. :.., :
a.
IS 13947(Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990) distances, 2 mm high: ridges less than 2 mm high are
B2.2
I n determining neglected. Those
creepage at least
are measured along their component in insulating welding) ; are measured along profile of ridge, if insulating material. B2.3 the they
contour, material
if they are an (for instance
integral part by moulding
of
a or
shorter of two are not integral
paths: parts
length of joint of a component
or in
The application of the foregoing examples 1 to 11 of Appendix G of
recommendations Part 1.
is
illustrated
by
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.
.
BETWEEN
MANUFACTURER
AND
USER
Note.
For the purpose "agreement" "user"
of this appendix: is used in a very wide sense;
includes
testing
stations. regard to additions: clauses and sub-clauses
Appendix J of of this standard,
Part with
1 applies with the following
Clause or sub-clause number of this standard 4.4 7.1.6.1 Note Switching Operating locking 6f capacitors of
.$
or of
I tern
tungsten
filament provided for
lamps inter-
time
auxiliary
contacts
7.2.4.2 and Table 8.3.3.1
IV
Increase of the the operational
operating performance
rate
for
the
verification
of
Time interval greater cycles for making and of Ith > 400 A
than 30 s + 10 s between close-open breaking capacity test of equipment
For categories AC-23A and AC-23B testing of making breaking capacities by make cycles at 10 I followed the same number of make-break cycles at 8 Be
and by
8.3.3.3.3
Verification categories test circuit A.c. test capacity
of making and DC-22 and DC-23: by a motor
breaking capacities replacement of the
for utilization load of the
8.3.5.2.3
circuit test in
calibration the case of
for d.c.
the short-circuit equipment
making
Appendix A4.4 Table AI
Utilization
categories
other
than
those
listed
in
Table
AI1
Switching
of
rotor
circuits
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IS 13947

IEC Pub 947-3 ( 1990 ) [ Superseding IS 4064 ( Parts 1 and 2 ) ]

SPECIFICATION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR CONTROLGEAR

( Second Reprint MAY 1997 )

IS 13947 ( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947-3 ( 1990)

SPECIFICATION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR CONTROLGEAR

50 (441) 417 617-7 ( 1973 ( 1983

As in the Original Standard, this Page is Intentionally Left Blank

IS 13947 ( Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 ) CONTENTS

General 1.1 1.2

Product 5.1 5.2 5.3

..................................... Nature of information .................................................. Marking Instructions for installation, operation

Constructional 7.1 7.2

performance requirements requirements

Constructional Performance 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.2.3 7.2,4 7.2.5 7.2.6 7.2; 7

IS 13947 (Part 3 ) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 i 1990 )

Tests 8.1 8.2 8.3

APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX

C - Items subject to agreement between and user ............................................

TABLES I. II. III. Summary Utilization of equipment definitions ............................ 8 13 to the 18

IV. V. VI. VII. VIII IX.

........................................... applicable to a given equipment ...........

............................ characteristics .......

Dielectric voltage Test Test

IS 13947 (Part 3) : 1993 IEC Pub 947 - 3 ( 1990 )

General The provisions blication 947-l)

the general applicable

rules dealt with to this standard,

where specifically and appendices reference to Part

Scope This standard applies tors and fuse-combination

disconnktors, switch-disconnecused in distribution circuits

The manufacturer shall according to the relevant

type, ratings and characteristics any incorporated fuses.

This standard does electrical apparatus

not include the for explosive

additional requirements gas atmospheres.

equipment; the equipment shall comply with refer-

the conditions ence to: 1) 2) 3) operation operation conditions, dielectric

and and e.g.

service; case of specified abnormal

behaviour in short circuit;

properties; these these conditions tests; have been met and

tests for confirming that methods to be adopted for be

the information to by the manufactur4r,

marked on the equipment e.g. inphe catalogue.

are given in The device

this clause definitions

together are also

A switch may be circuit currents.

open position, function.

IS13947(Part3):1993 IEC Pub947-3(1990)

in the open position, for a disconnector. (IEV 441- 14-04)

device and manufacturer

one or more or in accord-

(Not included fuse switching Table I). (IEV

in IEV 441-14-04). devices (see also

441-14-14) one or more poles have a fuse in series in a

A switch in composite unit. 2.6 Fuse-switch A switch the moving 2.7

(IEV in which contact.

.# a fuse-carrier with fuse-link forms

Disconnector-fuse A disconnector composite unit.

441-14-15) one or more poles have a fuse in series in a.

Fuse-disconnector A disconnector forms the moving