Live working. Insulating ropes

BS EN 62192:2009 Live working. Insulating ropes

BS EN 62192 is an International Standard which covers insulating ropes that are utilized during live working procedures in contact with parts of installations operating at voltages up to and including 800 kV r.m.s.

Insulating ropes for live working procedure under rain and/or d.c. conditions are not covered by this standard.

Contents of BS EN 62192:

Introduction

1 Scope

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Requirements

4.1 Physical and dimensional

4.1.1 Physical

4.1.2 Dimensional

4.2 Electrical

4.3 Mechanical

4.4 Marking

4.5 Instructions for use and care

5 Tests

5.1 General

5.2 Atmospheric conditions

5.3 Visual verification and dimensional checking

5.3.1 Visual verification

5.3.2 Dimensional check

5.4 Electrical tests

5.4.1 Leakage current under dry conditions

5.4.2 Tests after water conditioning

5.5 Mechanical tests

5.5.1 Water absorption

5.5.2 Capillary

5.5.3 Elongation and creep

5.6 Durability of marking

5.7 Verification of the required instructions for use

6 Conformity assessment of insulating ropes having completed the production phase

7 Modifications

Annex A (normative) Suitable for live working; double triangle (IEC 60417-5216

(2002-10))

Annex B (normative) Chronology of type tests

Annex C (normative) Classification of defects

Annex D (informative) Recommendations for in-service care and periodic testing

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