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AS 61229:2026
[Current]Live working - Rigid protective covers for AC / DC electrical purposes (IEC 61229:2002 (ED. 1.2) MOD)
AS 61229:2026 adopts and modifies IEC 61229:2002 (ED. 1.2), which specifies rigid protective covers for AC and DC purposes
Published: 23/01/2026
Pages: 37
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
FOREWORD
1 Scope
1.1 Classes
1.2 Categories
1.3 Types
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
3.1 Terms defined in accordance with IEC 60050(121), IEC 60050(151) and IEC 60050(601)
3.2 Terms defined in accordance with IEC 61318
3.3 Terms defined in accordance with IEC 60743
3.4 Definitions of special terms used in this standard
4 Classification
5 Physical requirements
5.1 Shape and dimensions
5.1.1 Body
5.1.2 Positioning devices
5.1.3 Latching devices
5.1.4 Compatibility
5.2 Material
5.3 Workmanship and finish
5.4 Marking
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.4.4
6 Tests on covers
6.1 General
6.2 Visual inspection
6.2.1 Shape and dimensions
6.2.2 Workmanship and finish
6.2.3 Marking
6.3 Mechanical tests
6.3.1 Mechanical test at low temperature
6.3.2 Mechanical test positioning
6.3.2.1 Conductor, clamp, tension, suspension and pin type insulator covers
6.3.2.2 Other types of cover
6.4 Dielectric tests
6.4.1 General
6.4.2 Dielectric test on material
6.4.2.1 Test pieces and test arrangement
6.4.2.2 Tests before exposure to humidity
6.4.2.3 Tests after exposure to humidity
6.4.2.4 Tests results
6.4.3 Power frequency dielectric test on covers
6.4.3.1 Conditioning
6.4.3.2 Electrodes for covers protecting live parts
6.4.3.3 Electrodes for covers protecting earthed parts
6.4.3.4 Test procedure and results
6.4.4 Test on assembly (system)
6.5 Ozone resistance
6.5.1 Method A
6.5.2 Method B
7 Tests on covers with special properties
7.1 General
7.2 Category C, extreme low temperature
7.3 Category W, extreme high temperature
7.4 Category A, acid resistance
7.5 Category H, oil resistance
7.6 Category P, humid conditions
8 Quality assurance plan and acceptance test
8.1 General
8.2 Records
9 Acceptance tests
10 Recommendations for in-service care
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
F.1 General
F.2 Classification of defects
F.3 Sampling plans
F.3.1 Plan for major defects
Appendix G
Appendix H
H.1 Storage
H.2 Examination before use
H.3 Temperature
H.4 Periodic inspection and electrical re-testing
Appendix J
Annex K
K.1 General
K.2 Mechanical tests for handling and latching devices
Cited references in this standard
[Current]
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 831: Smart city systems
[Superseded]
High-voltage test techniques. Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
[Superseded]
Standard conditions for use prior to and during the testing of solid electrical insulating materials
IEC 60417 (all parts)
Graphical symbols for use on equipment
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