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. v. ~: S+ H UThe first sentence of clause 3.4.3.1 of IEC 60384-14 states: ”Capacitors of each technology, rated
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If it is requested to qualify a dual-class X/Y capacitor (e.g. X1:400 V, Y2:250V), is it permissible to% h) q: n: m/ v+ l
perform one type test only by applying for each individual test the highest test severity?$ L7 r* |& l1 C. F. y P: E
To qualify a dual-class X/Y capacitor, testing laboratories may have different interpretations of this
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Interpretation a): Some testing laboratories test the same capacitor series once for X1 and once for9 ^+ ]6 R" N8 F( y; L9 B. ^( Y" ~
Y2 at the same time in separate type tests.
- @2 j( ^: W, M6 c- N" }2 Y% H" gInterpretation b): Other testing laboratories follow the opinion that the safety of the capacitors is also
7 c2 ?9 d- d' l# eassured if a mixture of highest testing (peak) voltages of both sub-classes is used. This means worst8 O1 o& ]( K, x# d4 t$ i
case testing, covering both sub-classes for certification.2 R( z, b' |" A
Both interpretations may possibly lead to the result of compliance or non-compliance of the capacitor,) {( Y/ H) c' Y+ n$ R
as in a) more samples are tested and in b) a single capacitor is more stressed.
% [& T& y7 r" P2 [4 l3 q" eFrom the technical point of view, it should be acceptable to perform one type test only by applying the
9 {0 E5 K/ |- J5 d9 a/ g6 Ehighest test severity for each test.
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When a range of dual-class capacitors (X/Y) is qualified, it is allowed to perform one type test only, if
0 C. h% o' ^- \! pthe highest severity of the X or Y class is applied in each respective test.9 i, b3 Z* X& Y i" I7 G
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