AS 3007.

31987

Australian StandardR

Electrical installations Surface mines and associated processing plant Part 3: General requirements for equipment and ancillaries

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This Australian standard was prepared by Committee EL/33, Electrical Installations for Outdoor Sites Under Heavy Conditions (Including Opencast Mines and Quarries). It was approved on behalf of the Council of the Standards Association of Australia on 27 February 1987 and published on 4 May 1987.

The following interests are represented on Committee EL/33: Association of Consulting Engineers Australia Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Confederation of Australian Industry Department of Industrial Relations, N.S.W. Department of Mines, Qld Department of Mines, Tas. Electricity Supply Association of Australia Mining Interests

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This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 85326.

AS 3007.31987

Australian StandardR

Electrical installations Surface mines and associated processing plant Part 3: General requirements for equipment and ancillaries

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First published . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Second edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA) 1 THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140
ISBN 0 7262 4615 8

PREFACE
This standard was prepared by the Associations Committee on Electrical Installations for Outdoor Sites Under Heavy Conditions (Including Opencast Mines and Quarries) to supersede AS 3007, Part 31982. It is essentially identical with IEC 6213* which was prepared by the corresponding IEC Technical Committee, i.e. TC 71. Where this standard deviates technically from IEC 6213 by way of different or additional requirements, this is indicated by a rule in the margin against the clause, or part thereof, affected. A summary of such technical variations is given in the Annex. The Australian committee (EL/33) has actively participated in the work of IEC TC 71 which has as its objective the development of uniform and internationally acceptable rules for the safe use of electricity in opencast mines, quarries, stockpiles and the like. Such applications present particularly onerous conditions for the electrical apparatus and systems, including continual alteration of the location of the apparatus and systems, extension of the operational area, and adverse environmental conditions. Because of the size of the plant and the need for mobility, supply is frequently at high voltage over long distances, by means of trailing cables. This should be compared with other industries where the electrical installations are generally fixed. The AS 3007 series specifies requirements for the installation and operation of electrical apparatus and systems in the abovementioned locations, with the object of ensuring the safety of persons, livestock and property. AS 3007.1 outlines the scope of the composite standard and provides definitions for some of the terms used. AS 3007.2 specifies the measures which are required for protection against electric shock in normal service from direct contact with live parts; for protection against electric shock from parts which may become live in the event of a fault (indirect contact); and for protection against the effects of overcurrent resulting from overload or short circuit conditions. AS 3007.3 (this standard) specifies general requirements for the equipment and ancillaries associated with the electrical installation. AS 3007.4 sets out the requirements which are specific to particular installations, together with any exemptions from the general requirements of AS 3007.2 and AS 3007.3 which apply for such installations. AS 3007.5 sets out the normal operating procedures which should be carried out to ensure the safety of personnel. The AS 3007 series recognizes several types of power supply system and specifies the protective measures which are necessary for each system. Requirements for the protection of personnel from indirect contact (see Section 2 of AS 3007.2) are based on the concept of permissible voltage versus time limits, which take into account the pathophysiological effects of electric current passing through the human body, the typical industry conditions, and the probability of persons being in contact with the plant. In this and other respects the AS 3007 series differs in approach from the practically evolved requirements of AS 3000, SAA Wiring Rules. It will therefore be necessary for the regulatory authorities concerned to clearly delineate the respective areas of application for the AS 3007 series and for AS 3000.
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CONTENTS
Page SCOPE OF PART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REFERENCED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DESIGN AND SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RELEVANT STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPERATING CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SITE CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EARTH TERMINAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOISE LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROTATING MACHINES

SECTION 2. 10 11

MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MECHANICAL PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRANSFORMERS

6 6

SECTION 3. 12 13 14 15 16

CORE, COIL AND TANK BRACING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENCLOSURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUST EXCLUSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROTECTION FROM FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POLLUTION BY COOLING MEDIUM (COOLANT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STATIC CONVERTERS

7 7 7 7 7

SECTION 4. 17 18
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OVERVOLTAGE LIMITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERFERENCE WITH COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELECTRICAL COUPLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROTECTION AGAINST INTERACTION BETWEEN EARTHING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FEEDBACK SUPERVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LIMITATION OF HARMONICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SWITCHING DEVICES

7 7 7 7 7 7

SECTION 5. 23 24 25 26

PREVENTION OF UNINTENTIONAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISOLATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERRUPTING CAPABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PERSONNEL PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CABLE SELECTION AND APPLICATION

7 7 7 7

SECTION 6. 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

PHASE CONDUCTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARMOURING AS PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LIMITING TEMPERATURES UNDER SHORT CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROTECTION AGAINST PARTIAL DISCHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEMICONDUCTING LAYERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROVISION OF SCREENS AND/OR ARMOURING FOR CABLES ABOVE 1000 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDENTIFICATION OF PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Page 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 PARTIAL DISCHARGE PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TERMINATIONS OF FLEXIBLE CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POWER CABLE TWIST LIMITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SHEATHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEGREGATION OF POWER AND CONTROL CORES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEPARATION OF CABLES IN RACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BENDING RADIUS FOR FLEXIBLE CABLES OVER 25 MM DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CABLE CONNECTORS 10 10 8 8 8 9 9 9 9

SECTION 7. 42 43

USE OF PLUG/SOCKET CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOLTED CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CABLE DRUMS

SECTION 8.

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 DRUM RATING FACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 CABLE TENSION LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 DRUM DIAMETERS FOR FLEXIBLE CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 PERMISSIBLE REDUCTIONS IN DRUM DIAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE S BENDS AND DIRECTION CHANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 9. 49 50 51 52 CONTROL CIRCUITS AND CONTROL DEVICES

10 10 10 10 10 10

PREVENTION OF UNINTENTIONAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LIMITATION OF LEAKAGE AND CAPACITANCE CURRENTS UNEARTHED CONTROL CIRCUITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MONITORING OF INSULATION UNEARTHED CONTROL CIRCUITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LIMITATION OF LEAKAGE AND CAPACITANCE CURRENTS EARTHED CONTROL CIRCUITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY CIRCUITS AND SAFETY DEVICES

11 11 11 11

SECTION 10. 53 54 55 56

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GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED CIRCUIT PRINCIPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROVING FUNCTION OPERATION PRINCIPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAIL SAFE PRINCIPLES WITH SOLID STATE SWITCHING DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIRE DETECTION AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS

11 11 11 11

SECTION 11.

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 OBJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 GENERAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 FIXED DETECTION, ALARM AND EXTINGUISHMENT SYSTEMS AND THEIR EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 APPLICATION OF MEANS OF PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . APPENDIX A. TYPICAL ANALYSIS SHEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANNEX. SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL DEVIATIONS BETWEEN THIS STANDARD AND IEC 6213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12 12 12 12 13 13 15 16

AS 3007.31987

STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA Australian Standard for ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS SURFACE MINES AND ASSOCIATED PROCESSING PLANT PART 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT AND ANCILLARIES SCOPE OF PART
This standard sets out requirements for the equipment and ancillaries associated with electrical installations within the scope of AS 3007.1.

REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following standards are referred to in this standard: AS 1081 Methods of Measurement of Airborne Noise Emitted by Rotating Electrical Machinery AS 1217 Acoustics Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources AS 1221 Fire Hose Reels AS 1603 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems AS 1668 SAA Mechanical Ventilation and Airconditioning Code Part 1 Fire Precautions in Buildings with Air-handling Systems AS 1670 SAA Code for Automatic Fire Alarm Installations AS 1850 Portable Fire Extinguishers Classification, Rating and Fire Testing AS 2118 SAA Code for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems AS 2279 Disturbances in Mains Supply Networks Part 2 Limitation of Harmonics Caused by Industrial Equipment AS 2380 Electrical Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres Explosion Protection Techniques AS 2441 Installation of Fire Hose Reels AS 2444 Portable Fire Extinguishers Selection and Location AS 2665 Smoke/Heat Venting Systems Design, Installation and Commissioning AS 3007.1 Electrical Installations Surface Mines and Associated Processing Plant Part 1 Scope and Definitions AS 3007.2 Electrical Installations Surface Mines and Associated Processing Plant Part 2 General Protection Requirements AS 3007.4 Electrical Installations Surface Mines and Associated Processing Plant Part 4 Additional Requirements for Specific Applications IEC 502 Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulated Power Cables for Rated Voltages from 1 kV Up to 30 kV IEC 621-3 Electrical Installations for Outdoor Sites Under Heavy Conditions (Including Open-cast Mines and Quarries) Part 3: General Requirements for Equipment and Ancillaries.

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SECTION 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

INTRODUCTION. In this Section, the general requirements for all components are described and the specific requirements for various components are included in subsequent Sections. 1 DESIGN AND SELECTION. Design and selection of components shall be on the basis of expected loading, operating characteristics and cyclic duty taking into consideration the protection required in special and arduous environmental, operational, transportation and storage conditions. Some of these conditions, such as the ones listed below, may differ from those given in other Australian or IEC standards. Typical values in Australian and IEC standards are given in parentheses below: (a) High altitude (0 m to 1000 m). (b) Low and/or high ambient temperature (0C to 40 C). (c) Supply voltage variations ( 5 percent). (d) Supply frequency variations ( 3 percent). (e) Insecure power supply and transients. (f) High or low humidity. (g) Environment, e.g. dust, wind pressure, marine atmosphere. (h) Flammable and/or explosive materials and/or atmospheres. (j) Vermin, including rodents or other small animals. (k) Localities prone to natural catastrophes. (l) Ecological impact. In order to ensure that correct design parameters are selected, mutual agreement shall be reached between the user and the supplier as to the quantitative and/or qualitative conditions. 2 RELEVANT STANDARDS. The electrical specifications of all components shall be not less than that required by the relevant Australian or IEC standards. 3 MATERIALS. Materials used in component construction shall be appropriate for the environmental conditions, including temperature, altitude, moisture, etc. 4 PROTECTION. Protection shall be provided against damage and/or overheating during normal operation or in expected fault conditions. 5 OPERATING CONDITIONS. Components shall be designed to meet such conditions as vibration, acceleration, deceleration, slewing and angles of inclination (tilting and mounting) which may occur under expected operational conditions. 6 SITE CONDITIONS. Components shall be installed so that design features such as cooling systems shall not be impaired by external factors such as position, blocking of ventilation ducts, hostile environment, etc. 7 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. If combustible material (e.g. dust or liquid) is present in such quantity as to create a hazard and contact is possible between any exposed part of the component and the combustible material, the temperature of the exposed part shall not exceed 90 percent of the lowest known ignition temperature of the combustible material.
NOTE: Reference should be made to the appropri ate parts of AS 2380.

8 EARTH TERMINAL. Except for Class II equipment, an effective earth terminal shall be provided on all enclosures housing components operating at a voltage in excess of extra-low voltage. 9 NOISE LIMITATIONS. Considerations shall be given in the design to limit the noise to acceptable levels.
NOTE: Methods for the measurement of noise are provided in AS 1081 and AS 1217. Acceptable levels of noise are prescribed by vari ous statutory authori ti es.

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SECTION 2. ROTATING MACHINES

10 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION. Rotating machines used in applications where high acceleration, overspeed, reversing or braking may be employed shall be designed and constructed so as to withstand expected stresses that may occur to parts such as rotor windings or cages, stators, stator end windings, shafts and couplings. 11 MECHANICAL PROTECTION. Rotating machines shall be so located or guarded as to prevent inadvertent contact with moving parts.

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SECTION 3. TRANSFORMERS
12 CORE, COIL AND TANK BRACING. The bracing of the core, coils, internal leads and tank of transformers on mobile and movable installations and those subject to vibration from supporting structures shall be adequate for such conditions. 13 ENCLOSURES. Transformers shall preferably be totally enclosed. All liquid-filled power transformers shall have means for pressure relief. Any transformer breather or pressure relief means shall be fitted in such a way as to minimize degradation of the cooling medium (coolant) through condensation. 14 DUST EXCLUSION. Transformers of the dry type, including their cooling system, shall be protected against the harmful ingress of dust. 15 P R OT E CT I ON F R OM F IR E . W h en transformers are located so that burning of the cooling medium could be hazardous to personnel or to the plant structure, safe means of egress shall be provided and additionally at least one of the following protective measures shall be taken: (a) Use dry type transformers. (b) Use a flame-retardant cooling medium. (c) Provide a fire-resistant vault for transformers with a flammable cooling medium. (d) Provide cooling medium retaining troughs with quenching faci li t ies and/ or di verti ng arrangements for transformers with a flammable cooling medium having a volume exceeding 1500 L. 16 POLLUTION BY COOLING MEDIUM (COOLANT). Adequate precautions shall be provided to prevent spillage of the cooling medium causing pollution of the environment, for example, groundwater storages, harbours, waterways and the like. Protection against ground contamination shall also be provided unless, in the event of spillage, contaminated parts of the ground can be removed from the area. In this case, cooling medium retaining troughs may not be required (see Clause 15). Where transformers with flame-retardant cooling medium are used, the installation shall be arranged so as to inhibit the possible atmospheric contamination and noxious effects of the cooling medium.

SECTION 4. STATIC CONVERTERS

17 OVERVOLTAGE LIMITATION. Where static converters are used, precautions shall be taken to protect against any harmful effects of overvoltage and transient overvoltage conditions. 18 INTERFERENCE WITH COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS. Protective or control measures shall be taken to restrict the effect of electrical energy that may cause interference to communication and/or electrical control equipment. 19 ELECTRICAL COUPLING. The converter installation should include, where necessary, appropriate means to prevent spurious operation due to electrical coupling, e.g. ohmic, inductive or capacitive, with other apparatus. 20 PROTECTION AGAINST INTERACTION BETWEEN EARTHING SYSTEMS. The converter installation should include, where necessary, appropriate means to prevent interaction between the earthing systems of the input, output and control circuits. 21 FEEDBACK SUPERVISION. Where closedloop control systems are used and loss of feedback signal could cause a hazard, it is recommended that the system incorporate feedback supervision or other effective measures to protect against the hazard. 22 LIMITATION OF HARMONICS. Consideration should be given to the limitation of harmonic currents in accordance with AS 2279, Part 2.

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SECTION 5. SWITCHING DEVICES

23 P RE VE NT ION OF UNl NT ENTl ONAL OPERATION. Switching devices shall be designed, constructed and installed in such a way that no unintentional switching may be caused under expected operational and risk conditions. 24 ISOLATORS. Isolators shall preferably be provided with suitable means to enable them to be locked in the isolating position. 25 INTERRUPTING CAPABILITY. Switching devices which are not suitable for interrupting load currents shall be interlock or labelled. 26 PERSONNEL PROTECTION. Switching devices shall be installed so as to prevent such hazards to personnel as electric arcs, automatic movement of the mechanism etc.

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SECTION 6. CABLE SELECTION AND APPLICATION

27 PHASE CONDUCTORS. Selection of phase conductor size should take into consideration the expected load current, short-circuit current and duration of fault, voltage drop and the mechanical strength required for the expected method of handling. The voltage drop should be calculated for both starting and maximum load conditions. Where supplying cyclic loads, the current-carrying capacity should be based on the long time, e.g. 10 min r.m.s., current expected. 28 PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR. All multicore cable of the movable distribution, reeling and trailing types shall contain a protective conductor. In highvoltage systems, special measures must be taken to guard against deterioration of the earthing circuit. This may be achieved by either (a) monitoring the protective conductor against increase in resistance by the use of pilot cores, high-frequency monitoring or other means; or (b) cables should be specially designed and used in accordance with the requirements of Clauses 45 and 46 whether or not they are used on a drum. The protective conductor may be in the form of core(s) and/or screen(s). For certain classes of movable distribution cables, the armouring may, subject to the requirements of Clause 29, form the protective conductor. 29 ARMOURING AS PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR. Where the cross-sectional area of a single composite strand of the armouring is greater than 6 mm 2, the metallic armouring of a movable distribution cable may be used as the protective conductor provided that the security against breakage of the armouring (taking into account strength, elongation, lay, etc) is at least equal to that of all the conductors; and provided that the armour conductivity is at least equal to that of a protective conductor of the required nominal cross-sectional area which should otherwise be required. 30 LIMITING TE MPERATURES UNDER SHORT CIRCUIT. Cables shall be selected so as to ensure that the maximum allowable conductor temperature, considering the type of insulation, is not exceeded under expected short-circuit fault conditions (see Clause 17.3(b) of AS 3007.2). 31 PROTECTION AGAINST PARTIAL DISCHARGE. For flexible cables having nominal voltages greater than 4000 V, measures shall be provided to minimize internal partial discharge or to render such effects harmless (e.g. field gradient control). Suitable protective measures shall be applied to reduce the touch and step voltages. Such measures may consist of (a) metallic screens; or (b) substantial semiconductive element in contact with the protective conductor. 32 SEMICONDUCTING LAYERS. Where cables are fi tt ed wi th substant ial l ongi t udi nal semiconducting layers for the purpose of providing a current path to the protective conductor in the event of a fault, the resistance between the semiconducting element and the protective conductor should be tested to ensure that it is suitable to carry the prospective fault current.
NOTE: Test methods are under considerati on.

33 PROVISION OF SCREENS AND/OR ARMOURING FOR CABLES ABOVE 1000 V. Where flexible cables are handled manually while energized, they shall have metallic screens and/or armouring or shall be provided with conducting elastomeric screens of substantial cross-sectional area and so placed as to limit the touch and step voltages that may arise in the event of a cable fault. In cases where cables are handled only by means of special insulated tools, these requirements shall apply only for voltages above 4000 V. 34 IDENTIFICATION OF PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR. Protective conductors shall be identified in accordance with the following requirements, as appropriate: (a) For cables rated at up to and including 1000 V, in which the protective conductor is insulated, such insulation, or outer taping, shall be distinctly and indelibly coloured green and yellow over its whole length so that in any 15 mm length one of these colours shall cover at least 30 percent and not more than 70 percent of the surface, the other colour covering the remainder of the surface. (b) For cables rated at above 1000 V, in which the protective conductor is insulated, such insulation or outer taping shall at least be identified at each end by the green/yellow colour combination applied in accordance with t h e f o r e go i n g p a r a gr a p h . S u i t a b l e supplementary identification may also be used. 35 P AR T I AL DI S C HA RG E P E R F O RMANCE. Where required for cables rated at above 4000 V, each production length (minimum length 150 m) of movable distribution cable and trailing cable shall be tested by the cable manufacturer for partial discharge.
NOTE: Test requirements similar to those in IEC 502 are under considerati on .

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36 TERMI NATIONS O F FLEXI BLE CABLES. Flexible cables shall be terminated in such a way that their ends are not under stress or under tension effects and that excessive bending and compressing are avoided. 37 P OWE R CAB L E T W IS T L IM IT ATION. Where the normal mode of operation of the machine requires infrequent rotation through an arc of up to 360 degrees in either direction, the distance between the clamping supports of the cable shall be

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not less than 50 times the largest cable diameter in the cable run. Where the normal mode of operation of the machine requires infrequent rotation through an arc of up to 360 degrees in either direction, the distance between the clamping supports of the cable shall not be less than 100 times the largest cable diameter in the cable run. Where cables designed specially for this purpose are used, the above ratios may be reduced to 25 and 50 times respectively. 38 SHEATHING. Cables may be laid directly or in the ground provided that the outer sheath is designed for the operating conditions. Cables having extruded metallic sheaths, for example, cables with lead alloy or aluminium sheaths or mineral insulated metal-sheathed cables, shall not be used where fatigue may occur, due to vibration, frequent handling or ground movement. 39 S E GRE G AT ION OF P OW E R AN D CONTROL CORES. 39.1 Single-core cables. Single-core cables which are installed in intimate contact in a common duct, conduit or sleeving may be used for several circuits, both power and control (see also Clause 40). All such cables shall be insulated for the maximum voltage applied to any cable in the duct, conduit or sleeving. When using single-core cables for alternating current circuits, all conductors of a given circuit shall follow the same magnetic path to neutralize the resultant magnetic flux.
NOTE: See Appendix B of AS 3007.4 for additi onal recommendati ons relating to the segregati on and/or screening of cables to minimize interf erence to low signal level systems and communicati on systems.

(a) Any cable containing pilot, control and supervisory cores shall have such cores insulated from all other conducting elements of the cable. (b) Cables operating at above 1000 V in an unearthed system (IT system) shall have either metallic screens or individual conductive rubber screens separating the power cores from the pilot core(s). (c) Cables operating at above 1000 V in an earthed system (TT or TN systems) shall have metallic screens separating the power cores from the pilot core(s). (d) Cables operating at up to and including 1000 V shall have pilot, control or supervisory cores separated from power cores by conductive rubber screens if on an unearthed system or metallic screens if on an earthed system. Alternatively, for either system, the pilot, control or supervisory cores shall be insulated to a voltage level equal to that of the power cores. 39.3 Composite multicore cables on reeling drums. Multicore cables which contain power, pilot, control or supervisory cores may be used for reeling drum applications, subject to the voltage limitations in Clause 39.2, provided that the cable is specially designed for such reeling duty. 4 0 S E P AR A T I O N O F C A B L E S I N RACKS. Where power and control cables, multicore and singlecore are used on a common rack, tray or duct, the degree of mutual interference must be considered. 41 BENDING RADIUS FOR FLEXIBLE CABLES OVER 25 mm DIAMETER. The recommended minimum bending radius for flexible cables during installation and handling in service is six times the cable diameter for cables not constructed in accordance with Clause 31, Item (a) or (b), and eight times the cable diameter for cables which are constructed in accordance with Item (a) or (b) of the above clause.

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39.2 Multicore cables. For voltages up to and including 1000 V, multicore cables may be used for several circuits, both power and control. For voltages above 1000 V, the only control core(s) which may be included in a multicore cable shall be the earth continuity check pilot. Multicore cables containing power and control cores shall comply with following requirements as appropriate:

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SECTION 7. CABLE CONNECTORS

42 USE OF PL UG/S OCKE T CONNECTORS. Where plug and socket connectors are used at voltages above 1000 V, measures shall be taken to prevent the plug from being engaged with, or disengaged from, the socket while the circuit is energized. The measures shall consist of one or more of the following: (a) The provision of isolating switches which are interlocked with the plug/socket so as to prevent connection or disconnection while the circuit is energized and to prevent switching the circuit when the plug/socket connection is incomplete. (b) The provision of protective conductor monitoring by means of either a pilot core, by high-frequency monitoring, or by other means. (c) Implementation of suitable operational procedures such as the use of plug/socket connectors requiring a special tool for disengagement. The measures in Item (b) are intended as a safety feature and should not be used for normal isolation purposes. 43 BOLTED CONNECTIONS. Where bolted connections are used (e.g. in junction boxes) interlocking is not required provided suitable and adequate operational procedures are implemented.

SECTION 8. CABLE DRUMS

INTRODUCTION. Cable drums and bending radii for reeling cables (frequently reeled on and off a cable drum) shall be designed according to the following clauses. 44 DRUM RATING FACTORS. A reeling cable shall be so designed and selected that the operating temperature of the cable shall not be exceeded under normal operational load, with due allowance for cyclic loading and for the condition where the maximum quantity of cable is reeled on the drum. When cables of circular cross-section are installed on cable drums, the maximum current-carrying capacity shall not exceed the values stated in Item (a) or (b) expressed as a percentage of the capacity in free air: (a) Radial type drum: ventilated 85 percent non-ventilated 75 percent. (b) Ventilated cylindrical type drum: 1 layer of cable 85 percent 2 layers of cable 65 percent 3 layers of cable 45 percent 4 layers of cable 35 percent.
NOTES: 1. A radial type drum is one where spir al layers of cable are accommodated between closely spaced fl anges; if fi tt ed wit h soli d flanges, the drum is descri bed as non-venti lated and if the flanges have suitable apert ures as ventil ated. 2. A ventil ated cyli ndri cal cable drum is one where layers of cable are accommodated between widely spaced fl anges and the drum and end flanges have suitable ventil ation apert ures.

Where necessary, the cable drum shall be provided with a device to protect the cable against over or under tension. 46 DRUM DIAMETERS FOR FLEXIBLE CABLES. Except as permitted in Clause 47, the minimum cable drum diameters for cables in normal operating service shall comply with the following table: Cable construction Drum diameter (times cable diameter)

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Where the cable may be under tension while bending, as with cable feed-on devices, the radii of such devices shall be increased with respect to the drum diameter.
NOTE: These minimum diameters may need to he increased for certain materi als under low temperature condit ions.

It is recommended that provision be made in the design of ventilated cylindrical drums to space each turn apart by at least 10 percent of the cable diameter. 45 CABLE TENSION LIMITS. The design of the cable drum shall be such that the normal operating tensile stress in any of the cable cores has an upper limit of 15 MPa. The transient peak tensile stress of the cores shall not exceed 25 MPa.

47 PERMISSIBLE REDUCTIONS IN DRUM DIAMETERS. A reduction of the drum diameter with consequent reduction of cable life may be employed where critical space limitations on certain plant, such as in winning machines or conveyors preclude the use of the limiting values in Clause 46. Similar reductions may be employed where cables are specifically designed for the arduous duty associated with certain specialized equipment (e.g. shuttle car reels) or where cables are reeled infrequently. 48 REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE S BENDS AND DIRECTION CHANGES. The straight part between the two opposite curves of an S-shaped deflection or similar bend from one plane into another shall be of a length at least equal to 20 times the diameter of the cable.

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SECTION 9. CONTROL CIRCUITS AND CONTROL DEVICES

49 PREVE NTION OF UNINTE NTIONAL OPERATION. Control circuits and control devices shall not automatically reset after tripping unless resetting of control device either does not cause automatic restarting of the drive or there is no hazard to personnel created by automatic restarting of the drive. 50 LIMITATION OF LEAKAGE AND CAPACIT A NCE C URR E N T S UN E AR T HE D CONTROL CIRCUITS. For unearthed control circuits, measures shall be implemented which ensure in case of normal operating conditions with no circuit faults that, after an operational switch-off, the total current flowing through the closing coil of a switching device shall be less than the current needed for holding the switched-on position of the switching device. This total current shall also be less than the drop-out current of the switching device with the smallest drop-out current. This total current includes those currents caused by capacitance and leakage to earth and capacitance and leakage between the cores of the control circuit. The value of the drop-out current for the switching device in use shall be measured and used as a basis for determining the total permissible capacitance and leakage currents, which shall not exceed 70 percent of the drop-out current. 51 MONITORING OF INSULATION UNEARTHED CONTROL CIRCUITS. For unearthed control circuits, the function of which is significant to the safety of personnel or plant, an insulation monitoring device or other means of maintaining safety shall be provided. When an insulation monitoring device is used, it shall either (a) respond before the total capacitance and leakage current and the additional fault current have reached 70 percent of the drop-out value, as stated in Clause 50; or (b) other effective means shall be used to ensure that the 70 percent drop-out value stated in Clause 50 cannot be reached. On the response of an insulation monitoring device, or other means, supply to the respective circuits shall be automatically disconnected, or the affected drive shall be stopped by other means, or a signal shall be registered. In the latter case, suitable and adequate operational measures shall be implemented. 52 L IM IT AT ION OF LE AKAGE AND CAPACITANCE CURRENTS EARTHED CONTROL CIRCUITS. For earthed control circuits where a single-pole switch(es) is used for actuating the control device, the switch(es) shall be in the phase conductor to the device. The neutral conductor shall be directly connected to the other terminal of the device. Double-pole switch(es) may, however, be used for actuating the control device provided that they operate simultaneously in both the phase and neutral conductors. After an operational switch-off in the case of normal operating conditions with no circuit faults the total current flowing through the closing coil of a device shall be less than the current needed for holding the switched-on position of the device. This total current shall also be less than the drop-out current of the device having the smallest drop-out current. The total current includes those currents caused by capacitance and leakage between the cores of the control circuit. The value of the drop-out current for the device in use shall be measured and used as a basis for determining the total permissible capacitance and leakage currents which shall not exceed 70 percent of the drop-out current.

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SECTION 10. SAFETY CIRCUITS AND SAFETY DEVICES

53 GENERAL. All safety circuits shall incorporate fail safe principles as far as is reasonable practicable, such as those provided for in Clauses 54, 55 or 56. 54 CLOSED CIRCUIT PRINCIPLE. Functions shall be operated by relay contacts that are closed when they relay is energized, so that failure of supply to the circuits, failure of relay contact or broken conductor will cause the drive to stop or, by its inherent characteristics, to assume automatically a safe condition. 55 P ROVING F UNCT ION OP ERAT ION PRINCIPLE. The correct operation of each function shall be proved in a succeeding function to ensure safety measures coming into operation; for example, if a relay is switched to its energized or de-energized position, the succeeding function should prove the correct operation of the relay. 56 FAIL SAFE PRINCIPLES WITH SOLID STATE SWITCHING DEVICES. Where solid state switching devices are incorporated, extra precautions such as cross-monitoring techniques shall be provided in addition to the requirements of Clause 54 or 55.

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SECTION 11. FIRE DETECTION AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION. This Section prescribes basic minimum requirements for protection of persons and plant from the direct and indirect hazards associated with fire, either originating from an electrical source or whose combustion could be supported by materials incorporated in the electrical installation, or where fire originating from another source could cause an indirect hazard due to damage to the electrical installation. 57 OBJECT. The object of this Section is to protect persons from the direct hazards of fire such as burns, noxious fumes or vapours, insufficient oxygen for breathing, etc., and such indirect hazards as can be foreseen to result from fire. Prevention of personal injury or loss of life by fire should be the first objective of fire protection. Where protection is required in this Section, it implies that the safety of persons may be jeopardized. In many cases where property is jeopardized by fire, persons may also be jeopardized. In such cases, property protection is considered essential. In those cases where fire damage to property has no bearing on personal safety, protection of property is optional. 58 GENERAL PROT ECTION REQUIREENTS. Appropriate measures shall be taken in the installation of electrical equipment and fire protection equipment to provide for protection of persons and, where necessary, property from hazards resulting from fire. 58.1 Analysis of need for protection. A careful analysis of the equipment and installations shall be undertaken to determine the need for protection against fire and the means of providing such protection. This analysis should evaluate fire hazards with regard to the danger of the start and spread of fire, generation of smoke, gases or poisonous fumes, or the possibility of explosion or other occurrence endangering persons. The analysis should establish the means to be used for detecting and giving an early warning of fire, normal and emergency means of escape, barriers or enclosures to prevent or contain the spread of fire, availability of fire fighting personnel, and the type and quantity of fire extinguishment equipment. A single extinguishment system may be used to protect against more than one hazard in a single area. One method of analysis is illustrated in Appendix A. 58.2 Means of protection. 58.2.1 Protection by means of escape . Means of escape is the route persons would follow to evacuate the workplace. The means of escape shall be a welldefined adequately marked and lighted passage, stairway or ramp. A second or alternative means of escape may be necessary. Emergency lighting (fixed or portable) may be required. 58.2.2 Protection by portable means . Some fires can be safely extinguished or at least contained by the use of fire hose reels, portable fire extinguishers or manually applied fire extinguishment media (such as water, sand, rock dust or extinguishment powder). Such a means is adequate where it will either prevent exposure of the workplace to fire or permit safe escape in a fire situation. Portable protection units suitable for the class of fire expected should be available to all areas, easily visible, readily accessible, and so located that persons may have the option of either using this equipment or moving to a place of safety. Clear indication shall be provided on or adjacent to the unit of the method of operation and the class(es) of fire for which it is suitable. Portable units should be mounted to minimize damage and sealed to discourage misuse.
NOTES: 1. Requir ements for fi re hose reels and the method of their install ation are specif ied in AS 1221 and AS 2441 respecti vely. 2. AS 1850 classifi es portable fi re exti nguishers according to the general class(es) of fir e for which they are suitable. AS 2444 sets out guideli nes for the selection and locati on of portable fi re exti nguishers.

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58.2.3 Protection by means of barriers and/or enclosures . Barriers and/or enclosures constructed of materials having sufficient fire resistance to contain a fire or prevent fire penetration for an adequate period can be considered as a means of protection if they are installed so as to protect the workplace from exposure to fire and/or permit safe escape for personnel. 58.2.4 Protection by manually activated systems. Where a fire hazard area is inaccessible thus preventing adequate protection by portable means, a manually operated fixed fire extinguishment syst em may be installed, provided that persons are normally in attendance. The manual release device or devices shall be readily accessible in a fire situation and shall be capable of being initiated from a safe place. 58.2.5 Protection by automatically activated systems. Where a fire hazard area is inaccessible thus preventing adequate protection by portable means and persons are not normally in attendance, a fixed automatic extinguishment system may be installed. Automatically activated systems shall be capable of manual activation and the manual release device or devices shall be readily accessible in a fire situation and shall be capable of being initiated from a safe place. 59 FIXED DETECTION, ALARM AND EXTINGUISHMENT SYSTEMS AND THEIR EQUIPMENT. All fixed detection, alarm and extinguishment equipment and systems shall be selected and installed to suit the application, taking into account the class of fire(s) anticipated, operating conditions and area characteristics. The equipment and systems shall be installed by or under the supervision of persons qualified for such installations. All detection and extinguishment equipment and systems should be functionally tested after installation to ensure proper operation. Testing may not require discharge of the extinguishment medium.

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A reliable source of power (e.g. battery-supported system) should be provided for detection, alarm and control equipment dependent on electrical energy. The means of fire detection may include human detection (where persons may detect fire by sight, sound or smell), heat detection, smoke detection or flame detection. Room sizes and contours, air-flow patterns, obstructions, and other characteristics of the protected area shall be taken into account when determining the location, type, sensitivity and number of detectors. Detectors shall operate even when subjected to effects of combustion that occur during a fire, such as temperature rise, smoke, water vapour, gases and radiation. Detectors, detection systems and fire extinguishment systems shall conform to appropriate standards and regulations.
NOTE: Attention is drawn to AS 1603, AS 1670 and AS 2118 which respectively deal with thermal detectors for fire alarm installations, automatic fire alarm installations, and automatic fire sprinkler systems.

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60 APPLICATION OF MEANS OF PROTECTION. 60.1 General. Protection shall be provided for all areas where a hazard to persons exists. In such cases, means of escape to a safe area in accordance with Clause 58.2.1 and protection by portable means in accordance with Clause 58.2.2 shall be provided. Other means of protection may also be necessary as described in Clauses 58.2.3, 58.2.4 and 58.2.5. 60.2 Recommendations for the installation. All electrical installations where fire hazard to persons exists shall be equipped with portable fire extinguishment equipment suitable for the class of fire possible at the installation. All installations where a direct fire hazard to persons exists as a result of the presence of flammable liquids or combustible vapours shall be equipped with portable means of fire extinguishment. It is recommended that a manual or automatic fire extinguishment system be installed. All installations where an indirect hazard may exist as a result of fire (e.g. weakening of structures, maloperation of equipment, etc) shall be equipped with portable means of fire extinguishment and an automatic alarm system. The alarm system shall have the capability of being manually actuated. It is recommended that a manual or automatic fire extinguishment system be installed. 60.3 Quantity of extinguishment medium available. The quantity of extinguishment medium kept available at the particular area of fire hazard should be commensurate with the quantity of flammable material present, the nature of the extinguishment selected, the magnitude of the hazard to persons and the method of delivery of the medium. Portable means of fire extinguishment are naturally limited in the quantity of medium contained. Where necessary, multiple units may be installed. Where manually actuated or automatically actuated systems are installed to accomplish total flooding of an enclosed volume, sufficient supply of extinguishment medium should be available to flood at least 50 percent more than the enclosed volume.

60.4 Precautions for the installation. Fire extinguishment means applied to locations involving energized electrical equipment shall be safe in use. Unless appropriate precautions are taken to permit the use of conductive extinguishment media, a nonconductive extinguishment medium shall be used. The use of certain foam, powder or gaseous extinguishment media may cause harm to persons through suffocation, toxicity or limited visibility. Where such media are used in manually or automatically actuated systems for total flooding of an enclosed volume, an alarm system giving an audible and visible signal shall be provided and release of the media shall be delayed for sufficient time to permit persons to escape. Means shall be provided for deactivating and locking out the extinguishment system in areas where escape cannot readily be achieved, or for maintenance purposes. The installation of carbon dioxide type fire extinguishment systems shall take into account the property of its being heavier than air. Carbon dioxide can produce unconsciousness and death when present in a confined area in fire extinguishment concentrations. Where persons are present other media should be used or adequate warning should be given for evacuation before the medium is released. Ambient temperatures shall be considered when selecting an appropriate fire extinguishment medium. Fire blankets shall be supplied for smothering clothing fires in areas of high fire risk. Consideration shall be given to the need for shutting down, or redirecting ventilation systems in the event of a fire.
NOTE: Attention is drawn to AS 1668, Part 1 and AS 2665 which respectively deal with fire precautions in buildings with air-handling systems and with smoke/heat venting systems.

61 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 61.1 Fire protection notices. Notices indicating the location of fire protection equipment shall be prominently displayed. 61.2 Protection of equipment or plant. The following measures are recommended in order to minimize fire hazards for equipment or plant: (a) Use of flame retardant cables or, alternatively, coating of cables after installation with flame retardant paint. (b) Wall panels, ceilings and false floors of control rooms and switch rooms should be of noncombustible materials.
NOTE: See Clause 15 for fire protection requirements for transformers.

61.3 De-energization of electrical equipment. Provision shall be made for prompt de-energizing of electrical circuits and equipment involved in a fire. 61.4 Flammable gases or liquids. Where flammable gases or liquids are used, provision shall be made to cut off such supply in the event of a fire so as to prevent subsequent re-ignition or explosion. 61.5 Supplementary fire extinguishment equipment. When the fixed fire extinguishment equipment is temporarily de-activated or otherwise rendered inoperative, alternative fire extinguishment equipment

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shall be made available. This may include portable equipment, gravity-feed water storage systems or selfcontained fire water pumps. Portable fire extinguishment equipment shall supplement fixed (manual or automatic) fire extinguishment equipment for early control of small fires.

61.6 Cableways and ducts. Where electrical cables penetrate fire resistant barriers, measures shall be taken to maintain the fire rating of the barrier. In vertical cableways and ducts, consideration shall be given to the installation of fire stops at suitable intervals to restrict vertical propagation of fire due to convection effects.

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TYPICAL ANALYSIS SHEET

Systems Equipment or area Personnel protection Property protection Portable Automatic Manual Type of detecti on Extinguishment media Remarks

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Detecti on: 1. 2. 3. 4. Heat Products of combustion or smoke Flame radiation Other

Extinguishment media: 1. 2. 3. 4. BC powder ABC powder Water Halon 1211 5. 6. 7. 8. Halon 1301 Carbon dioxide Foam Other AS 3007.31987

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SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL DEVIATIONS BETWEEN THIS STANDARD AND IEC 621-3

General. Throughout the text, reference is made to appropriate Australian Standards in lieu of IEC Publications. Clause 1. The last sentence of Clause 1 of IEC 621-3 has been omitted. Clause 9. Reference is made to relevant Australian Standards concerned with the measurement of noise levels, and to the fact that acceptable levels of noise are prescribed by Regulatory Authorities. Clause 22. A statement has been included requiring that consideration be given to the limitation of harmonic currents in accordance with AS 2279, Part 2. Clause 24. Provision for the locking of isolators has been made a preferred option rather than a mandatory requirement. Clause 25. The clause has been restricted to apply only to devices which are not suitable for interrupting load currents. Clause 35. The mandatory requirement of IEC 621-3 has been made a where required option. Also, reeling cables have been excluded from the provisions of the clause. Clause 39.1. The words in intimate contact have been added in the first paragraph. In the second paragraph, the words (except bare earthing conductors) have been omitted. A note has been added at the end of the clause referring to Appendix B of AS 3007.4. Clause 42. Item (c) has been added allowing the use of suitable operational procedures as an alternative measure to those listed in IEC 621-3. Clause 43. The words (e.g. in junction boxes) have been added as an example of where bolted connections are used. Clause 58.2.1. The words, stairway or ramp, have been added at the end of the second sentence. Clause 58.2.2. A sentence has been added requiring indication of the method of operation and the class(es) of fire for which the portable protection means is suitable. Clause 59. The requirements of the clause have been restricted to apply only to fixed systems and equipment. Clause 60.4. In the second sentence of the second paragraph, the words giving an audible and visible signal have been added after alarm system. Also, the words or for maintenance purposes have been added at the end of the third sentence of the second paragraph. Clause 61.2. The clause has been made more general in its application rather than, as in IEC 621-3, being confined to equipment or plant in remote locations. Also, Item (a) of the IEC text has been omitted and, in lieu thereof, a note has been added at the end of the clause. Clause 61.5. In the second paragraph the word may has been changed to shall. Clause 61.6. A new clause has been added dealing with fire precautions for the installation of cableways and ducts.

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