BS EN 61238-1:2003

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Symbols
5 General
  5.1 Conductor
  5.2 Connectors and tooling
  5.3 Range of approval
6 Electrical tests
  6.1 Installation
  6.2 Measurements
  6.3 Heat cycle test
  6.4 Assessment of results
  6.5 Requirements
7 Mechanical tests
  7.1 Method
  7.2 Requirements
8 Test report
Annex A (normative) Equalizers and their preparation
Annex B (normative) Measurements
Annex C (informative) Recommendations to improve accuracy
                      of measurement
Annex D (informative) Determination of the value of the
                      short-circuit-current
Annex E (normative) Calculation method
Annex F (informative) Explanation of the calculation method
Annex G (informative) Explanation of the temperature profile
Annex H (informative) Explanation of the statistical method
                      of assessing results of tests on
                      electrical connectors
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
                      publications with their corresponding
                      European publications
Bibliography

Applies to compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 30 kV (U[m] = 36 kV), e.g. buried cables or cables installed in buildings, having a) conductors complying with IEC 60228 and IEC 60228A with cross-sectional areas 10 mm[2] and greater for copper and 16 mm[2] and greater for aluminium, b) a maximum continuous conductor temperature not exceeding 90 degree C.

This part of IEC 61238 applies to compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 36 kV (Um = 42 kV), e.g. buried cables or cables installed in buildings, having conductors complying with IEC 60228 and IEC 60228A with cross-sectional areas 10 mm2 and greater for copper and 16 mm2 and greater for aluminium, a maximum continuous conductor temperature not exceeding 90 °C.