ASTM F1796-09

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:F1796–97 (Reapproved 2002) Designation: F 1796 – 09
Standard Specification for
High Voltage Detectors—Part 1 Capacitive Type to be Used
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for Voltages Exceeding 600 Volts AC
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1796; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. 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.
1.1.1This specification is not applicable to other types of voltage detectors.
1.1.1 Two types of voltage detectors are provided and are designated as Type I, audible/visual and Type II, numeric, with or
without audible.
1.1.2 Two styles of voltage detectors, differing in wet conditions characteristics, are provided and are designated as Style A,
indoor use and Style B indoor/outdoor use.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F819 Definitions of Terms Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
2.2 Other Standard:
Fed/OSHA(1910,137, 269, Subpart S)
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2.3 ANSI Standard:
ANSIC84.1 Voltage Ratings for Electric Power Systems and Equipment
2.4 IEEE Standards:
IEEE 516Guide for Maintenance Methods on Energized Power Lines
IEEE4High Voltage Testing Techniquesf
2.5 IEC Standard:
IEC1243-1First Addition 1993-11
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 capacitive voltage detector—a device that relies on current passing through stray capacitance to ground.
3.1.2 clear indication—a specific condition that detects and indicates the voltage state at the contact electrode.
3.1.3 clear perception—the ability by the user to determine that the voltage detector is in its operating position.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F18.35 on Tools and Equipment.
Current edition approved April 10, 1997. Published December 1997.on Tools & Equipment.
Current edition approved April 1, 2009. Published May 2009. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F1796-97(2002).
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,orcontactASTMCustomerServiceatservice@astm.org.For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 10.03.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 37082, Washington, DC 20013-7082.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.1.4 contact electrode—the bare conductive part of the conductive element that establishes the electrical connection to the
component to be tested.
3.1.5 indicator—part of the voltage detector that indicates the presence or absence of the nominal operating voltage or the
measured voltage at the contact electrode.
3.1.6 indoor typeindoor style—a detector designed for use in dry conditions, normally indoors.
3.1.7 interference field—electrical field affecting the indication.
3.1.8 interference voltage—voltages other than the signal voltage capable of making the device ope
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:F1796–97 (Reapproved 2002) Designation: F 1796 – 09
Standard Specification for
High Voltage Detectors—Part 1 Capacitive Type to be Used
1
for Voltages Exceeding 600 Volts AC
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1796; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. 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.
1.1.1This specification is not applicable to other types of voltage detectors.
1.1.1 Two types of voltage detectors are provided and are designated as Type I, audible/visual and Type II, numeric, with or
without audible.
1.1.2 Two styles of voltage detectors, differing in wet conditions characteristics, are provided and are designated as Style A,
indoor use and Style B indoor/outdoor use.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F819 Definitions of Terms Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
2.2 Other Standard:
Fed/OSHA(1910,137, 269, Subpart S)
3
2.3 ANSI Standard:
ANSIC84.1 Voltage Ratings for Electric Power Systems and Equipment
2.4 IEEE Standards:
IEEE 516Guide for Maintenance Methods on Energized Power Lines
IEEE4High Voltage Testing Techniquesf
2.5 IEC Standard:
IEC1243-1First Addition 1993-11
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 capacitive voltage detector—a device that relies on current passing through stray capacitance to ground.
3.1.2 clear indication—a specific condition that detects and indicates the voltage state at the contact electrode.
3.1.3 clear perception—the ability by the user to determine that the voltage detector is in its operating position.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F18.35 on Tools and Equipment.
Current edition approved April 10, 1997. Published December 1997.on Tools & Equipment.
Current edition approved April 1, 2009. Published May 2009. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F1796-97(2002).
2
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,orcontactASTMCustomerServiceatservice@astm.org.For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 10.03.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 37082, Washington, DC 20013-7082.
3
Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.1.4 contact electrode—the bare conductive part of the conductive element that establishes the electrical connection to the
component to be tested.
3.1.5 indicator—part of the voltage detector that indicates the presence or absence of the nominal operating voltage or the
measured voltage at the contact electrode.
3.1.6 indoor typeindoor style—a detector designed for use in dry conditions, normally indoors.
3.1.7 interference field—electrical field affecting the indication.
3.1.8 interference voltage—voltages other than the signal voltage capable of making the device ope
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