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The 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
8 f L4 h( _* `perform one type test only by applying for each individual test the highest test severity?
) @/ j( x1 ~$ A% ?) r" v; Q6 rTo qualify a dual-class X/Y capacitor, testing laboratories may have different interpretations of this
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& o6 r0 w' F# u* w5 hInterpretation a): Some testing laboratories test the same capacitor series once for X1 and once for
; J' C: O8 G3 \+ g. v' BY2 at the same time in separate type tests.
- T2 H# ?" I1 u: [Interpretation b): Other testing laboratories follow the opinion that the safety of the capacitors is also4 V& P% A6 c7 [. H
assured if a mixture of highest testing (peak) voltages of both sub-classes is used. This means worst; H, A% ? I5 P/ y5 z/ l' O
case testing, covering both sub-classes for certification.4 H8 H! l4 W8 l( R0 t( @: C7 E
Both interpretations may possibly lead to the result of compliance or non-compliance of the capacitor,
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From the technical point of view, it should be acceptable to perform one type test only by applying the
1 R( S3 t1 l% N3 l0 Bhighest test severity for each test.
* C$ P+ `) [. C3 b5 _* x6 nDecision
5 x0 c+ o- r+ nWhen a range of dual-class capacitors (X/Y) is qualified, it is allowed to perform one type test only, if! @0 [8 T: J7 |. d, W* n9 O
the highest severity of the X or Y class is applied in each respective test.+ @5 H B1 M# L/ @0 X
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