SIST EN 62193:2004
(Main)Live working - Telescopic sticks and telescopic measuring sticks
Live working - Telescopic sticks and telescopic measuring sticks
Covers telescopic sticks and telescopic measuring sticks to be used for live working on a.c. or d.c. electrical installations at 1 000 V and above for a.c. and 1 500 V and above for d.c. The telescopic sticks are designed to accept attachments that meet appropriate live working standards and, together with these attachments, may be used to perform mechanical work on live parts at a distance. Telescopic sticks are also designed to accept diagnostic devices that meet appropriate live working standards and are used to make the diagnostic devices reach parts of an installation to be tested. Telescopic measuring sticks, or tele-scopic sticks equipped with graduations, are used to measure distances to or between live parts. The tools (telescopic sticks and telescopic measuring sticks) covered by this standard are for use under dry conditions but could also be used under very humid conditions, using appropriate working procedures.
Arbeiten unter Spannung - Teleskopische Stangen und teleskopische Messstangen
Travaux sous tension - Perches télescopiques et perches de mesure téléscopiques
Est applicable aux perches télescopiques et aux perches de mesure télescopiques destinées à être utilisées pour les travaux sous tension sur des installations électriques en courant alternatif ou continu ayant une tension nominale égale ou supérieure à 1 000 V en alternatif et 1 500 V en continu. Les perches télescopiques sont conçues pour accepter des outils adaptables appropriés aux travaux sous tension et peuvent, avec ces outils, réaliser à distance des travaux mécaniques sur des pièces sous tension. Les perches télescopiques sont aussi conçues pour accepter des dispositifs de diagnostic appropriés aux travaux sous tension et sont utilisées pour permettre à ces dispositifs d'atteindre l'installation à vérifier. Les perches de mesure télescopiques ou les perches télescopiques munies de graduations sont utilisées pour mesurer des distances aux, ou entre, pièces sous tension. Les outils (perches télescopiques et perches de mesure télescopiques) couverts par la présente norme sont destinés à un usage à sec mais pourraient aussi être utilisés sous conditions très humides, en utilisant des méthodes de travail appropriées.
Delo pod napetostjo - Teleskopske palice in teleskopske merilne palice (IEC 62193:2003)
General Information
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 62193:2004
01-februar-2004
Delo pod napetostjo - Teleskopske palice in teleskopske merilne palice (IEC
62193:2003)
Live working - Telescopic sticks and telescopic measuring sticks
Arbeiten unter Spannung - Teleskopische Stangen und teleskopische Messstangen
Travaux sous tension - Perches télescopiques et perches de mesure téléscopiques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62193:2003
ICS:
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SIST EN 62193:2004 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62193
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2003
ICS 13.260; 29.240.20; 29.260.99
English version
Live working -
Telescopic sticks and telescopic measuring sticks
(IEC 62193:2003)
Travaux sous tension - Arbeiten unter Spannung -
Perches télescopiques Teleskopische Stangen
et perches de mesure téléscopiques und teleskopische Messstangen
(CEI 62193:2003) (IEC 62193:2003)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2003-09-23. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and
notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
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Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Foreword
The text of document 78/513/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 62193, prepared by IEC TC 78, Live working,
was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 62193 on
2003-09-23.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2004-07-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2006-10-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
Annexes designated "informative" are given for information only.
In this standard, annexes B, C, D, E and ZA are normative and annexes A and F are informative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62193:2003 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 60743 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60743:2001 (not modified).
IEC 61472 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61472:1995 (modified).
IEC 61477 + A1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61477:2002 + A1:2002 (not modified).
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60060-1 1989 High-voltage test techniques HD 588.1 S1 1991
+ corr. March 1990 Part 1: General definitions and test
requirements
1)
IEC 60068-1 1988 Environmental testing EN 60068-1 1994
Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-18 2000 Part 2-18: Tests - Tests R and EN 60068-2-18 2001
guidance: Water
IEC 60417 2002 Graphical symbols for use on equipment- -
database
IEC 60832 (mod) 1988 Insulating poles (insulating sticks) and EN 60832 1996
universal tool attachments (fittings) for
live working
IEC 60855 (mod) 1985 Insulating foam-filled tubes and solid EN 60855 1996
rods for live working
IEC 61235 (mod) 1993 Live working - Insulating hollow tubes EN 61235 1995
for electrical purposes
2)
IEC 61318 - Live working - Quality assurance plans - -
applicable to tools, devices and
equipment
1)
EN 60068-1 includes corrigendum October 1988 + A1:1992 to IEC 60068-1.
2)
To be published.
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NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
62193
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2003-05
Travaux sous tension –
Perches téléscopiques et
perches de mesure téléscopiques
Live working –
Telescopic sticks and
telescopic measuring sticks
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION .7
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references. 9
3 Terms and definitions.11
4 Classification .15
5 Requirements .15
5.1 Safety.15
5.2 General .15
5.3 Requirements for the lock assembly and end caps.17
5.4 Surface finish .17
5.5 Dimensional requirements .17
5.6 Marking .17
5.7 Instructions for use .19
6 Type testing.19
6.1 General .19
6.2 Visual inspection and dimensional check .21
6.3 Durability of markings .21
6.4 Dielectric tests.21
6.5 Mechanical tests.23
7 Quality assurance plan .27
8 Modifications .27
Annex A (informative) Selection of the length of the tip section of the tool.37
Annex B (normative) Suitable for live working; double triangle (IEC-60417-5216:2002-10) .39
Annex C (normative) Chronology of tests .41
Annex D (normative) Quality assurance plan.43
Annex E (normative) Acceptance tests .47
Annex F (informative) In-service recommendations .49
Bibliography.59
Figure 1 – Test for surface hydrophobic properties – visual observation (see 6.4.1.1) .29
Figure 2 – Surface dielectric test (see 6.4.2) .31
Figure 3 – Bending test (see 6.5.1) .33
Figure 4 – Free fall impact test (see 6.5.2) .33
Figure 5 – Tension test (see 6.5.3).35
Figure 6 – Torsion test (see 6.5.4) .35
Figure F.1 – Typical set-up for high-voltage tests .57
Table C.1 – Sequence of tests .41
Table D.1 – Classification of defects .45
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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LIVE WORKING –
TELESCOPIC STICKS AND
TELESCOPIC MEASURING STICKS
FOREWORD
1) The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of the IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, the IEC publishes International Standards. Their preparation is
entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with may
participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-governmental organizations liaising
with the IEC also participate in this preparation. The IEC collaborates closely with the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between the
two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of the IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an
international consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation
from all interested National Committees.
3) The documents produced have the form of recommendations for international use and are published in the form
of standards, technical specifications, technical reports or guides and they are accepted by the National
Committees in that sense.
4) In order to promote international unification, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC International
Standards transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional standards. Any
divergence between the IEC Standard and the corresponding national or regional standard shall be clearly
indicated in the latter.
5) The IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
equipment declared to be in conformity with one of its standards.
6) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject
of patent rights. The IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 62193 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 78: Live
working.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
78/513/FDIS 78/523/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until 2010.
At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
This International Standard has been prepared according to the requirements of IEC 61477
where applicable.
The quality plan elements of this standard were prepared in accordance with the requirements
of IEC 61318.
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LIVE WORKING –
TELESCOPIC STICKS AND
TELESCOPIC MEASURING STICKS
1 Scope
This International Standard covers telescopic sticks and telescopic measuring sticks to be
used for live working on a.c. or d.c. electrical installations at 1 000 V and above for a.c. and
1 500 V and above for d.c.
The telescopic sticks are designed to accept attachments that meet appropriate live working
standards and, together with these attachments, may be used to perform mechanical work
on live parts at a distance. Telescopic sticks are also designed to accept diagnostic devices
that meet appropriate live working standards and are used to make the diagnostic
devices reach parts of an installation to be tested. Telescopic measuring sticks, or tele-
scopic sticks equipped with graduations, are used to measure distances to or between
live parts.
NOTE Under certain circumstances, the telescopic sticks covered by this standard can be used for installing
portable earthing or earthing and short-circuiting equipment if the mechanical stresses during use are lower than
the rated values.
The tools (telescopic sticks and telescopic measuring sticks) covered by this standard are for
use under dry conditions but could also be used under very humid conditions, using
appropriate working procedures.
Telescopic hook sticks are not covered by this standard. Telescopic bonding sticks and any
other speciality telescopic sticks designed at the request of users are not covered by this
standard.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60060-1:1989, High-voltage test techniques – Part 1: General definitions and test
requirements
IEC 60068-1:1988, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-18:2000, Environmental testing – Part 2-18: Tests – Test R and guidance: Water
1
IEC 60417-DB:2002 , Graphical symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60832:1988, Insulating poles (insulating sticks) and universal tool attachments (fittings)
for live working
IEC 60855:1985, Insulating foam-filled tubes and solid rods for live working
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“DB" refers to the IEC on-line database.
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IEC 61235:1993, Live working – Insulating hollow tubes for electrical purposes
IEC 61318, Live working – Quality assurance plans applicable to tools, devices and
2
equipment
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following definitions apply.
3.1
telescopic stick
hand stick made of retractable insulating tubes including at least one filled or solid section
which is fitted with a universal splined-head or other fitting and intended to be used under
tension/compression and/or torque
NOTE 1 The telescopic stick may be used as a measuring stick when appropriately marked.
NOTE 2 For use in Sweden, the filled or solid section(s) may be replaced by section(s) of sealed hollow tubes.
[Definition 3.1.14 of IEC 60743, modified]
3.2
telescopic measuring stick
hand stick made of retractable insulating tubes including at least one filled or solid section.
This tool is used to determine conductor-to-ground and conductor-to-conductor distances and
other clearances and not intended to be used under tension/compression and/or torque
NOTE For use in Sweden, the filled or solid section(s) may be replaced by section(s) of sealed hollow tubes.
[Definition 3.1.15 of IEC 60743, modified]
3.3
bonding stick
hand stick used to apply bonding leads
3.4
tip section
working end of the tool, filled or solid, which provides the primary insulating characteristics
when fully extended. It is the part of the tool which comes in contact or in close proximity with
the live part
NOTE For use in Sweden, the filled or solid-tip section may be replaced by a section of sealed hollow tube.
3.5
hydrophobic
lacking affinity for water (water repellence). An hydrophobic material prevents water droplets
spreading on its surface
3.6
lock assembly
device or mechanism that locks the telescopic sections in the working position
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3.7
reinforced tube
tube which is especially designed to resist mechanical strain
[Definition 3.3.1 of IEC 61235, modified]
3.8
standard tube
tube which may be submitted occasionally to mechanical loading and should be able to self-
restore by the nature of the material itself
[Definition 3.3.2 of IEC 61235]
3.9
light tube
tube which has not been designed and manufactured to resist mechanical stresses except
its own weight
[Definition 3.3.3 of IEC 61235]
3.10
type test
test performed on one or more items representative of the production, made to show that the
product meets certain specifications
[Definition 3.10 of IEC 61318 and IEV 151-16-16, modified]
3.11
routine test
test performed on each item during or after manufacture to ascertain whether it complies with
certain criteria
[Definition 3.11 of IEC 61318 and IEV 151-16-17, modified]
3.12
sampling test
test on a sample
[Definition 3.12 of IEC 61318 and IEV 151-16-20]
3.13
acceptance test
contractual test to prove to the customer that the item(s) meet(s) certain conditions of its
specification
[Definition 3.13 of IEC 61318 and IEV 151-16-23, modified]
3.14
minor defect
defect that is not likely to materially reduce the usability of the item or product for its intended
purpose, or is a departure from established standards having little bearing on the effective
use or operation of the item
[Definition 3.5 of IEC 61318]
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3.15
major defect
defect, other than critical, that is likely to result in failure, or to materially reduce the usability
of the item or product for its intended purpose
[Definition 3.4 of IEC 61318]
3.16
critical defect
defect that judgement and experience indicate is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe
conditions for individuals using, maintaining or depending upon the product. A defect that
judgment and experience indicate is likely to prevent performance of the function of a major
end item or product used in live working, such as tools or equipment
[Definition 3.3 of IEC 61318]
4 Classification
There is no electrical classification for the tools covered by this standard.
The tools (telescopic sticks and telescopic measuring sticks) covered by this standard are
classified in two categories according to their mechanical characteristics. These categories
are:
– Category 1 – tools manufactured from light and/or standard tubes and not intended to be
used under tension/compression and/or torque;
– Category 2 – tools manufactured from reinforced tubes and intended to be used under
tension/compression and/or torque.
Normally telescopic measuring sticks are of Category 1. Telescopic sticks are of Category 2.
5 Requirements
5.1 Safety
Tools which conform with this standard shall be designed and manufactured to be safe,
provided they are used by skilled (trained) personnel, in accordance with safe methods of
work and the instructions for use.
5.2 General
Shape(s) of all sections of the tool shall allow telescoping but need not be the same nor
cylindrical.
Any attachments or end fittings shall not degrade the electrical and mechanical properties of
the tool and shall comply with IEC 60832.
Except for the diameters, the raw material used for manufacturing of the tip section with
circular cross-section shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60855.
NOTE The raw material for manufacturing of the tip section with non-circular cross-section should meet the
requirements of tip section with equivalent circular cross-section and equivalent wall thickness.
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Except for the diameters, the raw material used for manufacturing the lower sections with
circular cross-section, either of Category 1 or Category 2, shall comply with the requirements
of IEC 61235 for light, standard or reinforced tube respectively.
NOTE The raw material for manufacturing of the lower sections with non-circular cross-section should meet the
requirements of lower sections with equivalent circular cross-section and equivalent wall thickness.
5.3 Requirements for the lock assembly and end caps
The lock assembly and end caps shall not reduce the electrical insulation of the tool below the
requirements included in this standard.
The lock assembly shall be such that it provides a positive means of securing the sections of
the tool in the extended position during use. It shall also permit manual retraction of the
sections.
The lock assembly, or any other part of the tool, shall have no protruding parts capable of
causing damage to the exterior or interior surface of the tool.
For tools of Category 2, the lock assemblies shall support all mechanical working stresses
without deformation or failure.
5.4 Surface finish
The external surface of the tool shall exhibit hydrophobic properties.
NOTE The internal surface should also exhibit the same hydrophobic properties, but at this time there is no
practical test to verify this property.
The external and internal surfaces shall be free of any abrasions, surface defects such as
scratches, bruises, delamination, exposed fibres and blemishes that may capture an impurity
and impair the dielectric integrity of the product.
Where a finish coating is applied, physical, electrical, and mechanical requirements shall be
maintained.
5.5 Dimensional requirements
All external and internal dimensions of the different sections of a tool shall be sized to allow
the sections to telescope easily in and out with minimum amount of play between sections.
Dimensions shall be supplied by the manufacturer, either in the instructions for use or in the
documentary literature.
NOTE The minimum length of the tip section should be selected according to Annex A.
5.6 Marking
Each tool shall be marked with at least the following:
– name or trade mark of the manufacturer;
− category reference;
− date of manufacture (year and, if possible, month) and/or lot number;
− exposed length of the tip section when extended;
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− warning: “the tip section has to be fully extended when performing live working”;
– symbol IEC 60417-5216 (DB:2002-10) – Suitable for live working; double triangle (see
Annex B);
NOTE The exact ratio of the height of the figure to the base of the triangle is 1,43. For the purpose of
convenience, this ratio can be between the values of 1,4 and 1,5.
– number of the relevant IEC standard immediately adjacent to the symbol with year of
publication (4 digits), (IEC 62193:2003).
In addition, each tool shall provide for an area permitting the marking of the date of the
current inspection or the date of the next required inspection and test.
NOTE Additional markings such as measuring graduations or mechanical ratings may be applied at the request of
the customer.
Markings shall be clearly visible and legible to a person with normal or corrected vision
without additional magnification.
The markings shall be durable.
The markings shall not affect the performance of the tool. If a removable label is used, the
performance shall not be affected by its removal.
5.7 Instructions for use
Each tool shall come with the manufacturer’s instructions for use and care. These instructions
shall include at least
– recommendations for attachments (fittings);
− maximum mechanical rating;
– recommendations for cleaning, storage, transportation, periodic testing, possible
refinishing and possible disposal.
6 Type testing
In order to show compliance with this standard the manufacturer shall provide evidence that
the following tests have been carried out successfully on a minimum of three tools for each
type of construction assembly. If more than one tool does not pass, the test has failed. If only
one tool fails, the entire sequence of the test shall be repeated on three other tools of the
same design. If, again, any of the tools do not pass, the type test is considered to have failed.
6.1 General
Tests shall be performed on a complete tool which has been fully extended, including the
extension when required.
Tests shall be performed in the chronological order specified in Annex C.
Unless otherwise specified, acceptable tolerances shall be the following.
– For dimensional tolerances refer to manufacturer specifications.
− For test set-up tolerances refer to the relevant figures.
– For dielectric test tolerances refer to IEC 60060-1.
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6.1.1 Standard atmospheric conditions
The tool shall be pre-conditioned for 4 h and tested under the following standard atmospheric
conditions (see 5.3.1 of IEC 60068-1):
Ambient temperature: 15 °C to 35 °C;
Relative humidity: 25 % to 75 %;
Atmospheric pressure: 86 kPa to 106 kPa.
6.2 Visual inspection and dimensional check
6.2.1 Visual inspection
The tool shall be inspected visually to detect constructional or functional defects (see 5.2, 5.3
and 5.4). To inspect internal surfaces, the tool shall be disassembled.
6.2.2 Dimensional check
The inside and outside dimensions shall be measured to verify conformity of the tool to that
specified by the manufacturer (see 5.5). To measured internal dimensions, the tool shall be
disassembled.
6.3 Durability of markings
The durability of the markings shall be checked by rubbing the markings for at least 15 s with
a piece of lint-free cloth soaked in soapy water and then rubbing it for a further minimum 15 s
with a piece of lint-free cloth soaked in isopropanol (CH -CH(OH)-CH ).
3 3
The test shall be considered as passed if the markings remain legible and the letters do not
smear.
The surface of the tool may change. No signs of loosening shall be present for labels.
NOTE Markings made by moulding or engraving do not need to be tested for durability.
6.4 Dielectric tests
6.4.1 Test for hydrophobic surface properties
This test is to determine the quality of the untreated (unwaxed) surface.
6.4.1.1 Preparati
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