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IS 6619 (1972): Safety Code for Semiconductor Rectifier

Equipment [ETD 31: Power Electronics]

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 Is:6619-1972

Indian Standard
SAFETY CODE FOR
SEMICONDUCTOR RECTIFIER EQUIPMENT

Power Convertors Sectional Committee, ETDC 31

Chairman Representing
SHRI A. K. KHOSLA Heavy Electricals ( India ) Ltd, Bhopal

Members
SHRI M. S. SRINIVA~AMURTRY ( AItnnatr to
Shri A.-K. Khosla )
ADDmori.%L CHIEF ENGINZER Directorate General of Posts & Telegraphs
Department, Jabalpur
DIRECTOR OF TELEQRAPH~ ( X )
I Alternate 1
DI~IONAL ENGINEERTELEGRAPHS
( XE ) ( Allcrn& j
SHRI P. K. BANERIEE Hindustan Steel Limited, Ranchi
SHRI S. L. BH~TIA ( Altcrnats )
SHRI M. G. BHAT Automatic Electric Private Ltd. Bombay
SHRI S. D. JINSIWALE(Alternate)
SHRI J. CHA~ERJEE Usha RectiEer Corporation ( India), Faridabad
SHRI S. G. SARDAR ( Alternate)
SHRIP. CHAWLA The Fertilizers Corporation of India Ltd, Nangal
SHRI S. K. MALIK ( Aitzmate )
DEPUTY DIRECTOROF IKSPE~TION Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals
( Inspection Wing )
SHRI R. K. DHAWAN (Alternate)
DIRECTORSTANDARDS (ELEC) Railway Board ( Ministry of Railways )
DEPUTY DXRECYORSTANDARDS
( ELEC 3 ) ( Alternote )
DIRECTOR (TED) Central Water & Power Commission ( Power Wing)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ( TED ) ( Alternafc )
SHRI M. W. DUKLE E. Ruttonsha Private Ltd, Bombay
SHRI M.S. PATWARDHAN (Alternate)
SHRI T.K. GHOSE The Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation Ltd,
Calcutta
SHRI P. K. BHA~TACHARJEE( Al!ernatc )
DR S. K. HAJELA Indian Telephone Industries Ltd, Bangalore
SHRI S. T. PILLAI ( Altcrnotc )
SHRI R.G. GSWANI Asia Electric Compar:y, Calcutta
SHRI P. T. BUDITNANI( Alternate )
SRRI S. M. &IER Hind Rectifiers Ltd, Bombay
SHRI R. MANMOHAN Elvoc Private Ltd, Calcutta
DR J. K. CROUDHURY ( Alfernate )
( Continuedon page 2 )

INDIAN STANDARDS INSTITUTION

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MAR0
NEW DELi3.I
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( Cmtinwdfrom page 1)
Members Re@ent&
SERI T. K. h’&RA Siemena India Ltd, Bombay
SHRIA. v. CEIINDARKAR( &tnnfItc)
SHRX S. P. PROTHIA Research & Development Organization for Electrical
Industries, Bhopal
SaRr v. s. RAO Chi&Dg;py of Electronics, Ministry of

SHRIS. K. MANI ( Ahmate )

SERI D. IV. SEN Martin Burn Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI R. K. DWI-T( Alternote)
Smu M. S. SURANA Hindustan Aluminium Corporation Ltd, Renukoot
SHRIM. B. TAMBAKED NGEF Limited, Bangalore
SHRI A. N. TANDON (Alternate)
SHRX K. K. TANEIA Directorate General of Technical Development
SHKI G. L. K&wiun (Altcmafe)
Smu Y. S. VENKAIZSWMUN, Director General, IS1 ( &-&& Member)
Director ( Elec tech )
sccre!ug
SHRI R. C. JAIN
As&ant Director (Elec tech ), ISI
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Indian Standard
SAFETY CODE FOR
SEMICONDUCTOR RECTIFIER EQUIPMENT

0. FOREWORD
0.1This Indian Standard was adopted by the Indian Standards Institution
on 11 May 1972, after the draft finalized by the Power Convertors Sec-
tional Committee had been approved by the Electrotechnical Division
Council.
0.2 This safety code for semiconductor rectifier equipment lays down the
basic requirements for reasonable safety to persons and property and covers
various forms of the fire hazards to property and life or injury to persons.
0.3 This safety code does not cover specific requirements or deviations that
may be specified or permitted by applicable codes for specific industries or
processes.
0.4 This safety code does not cover specific additional requirements that
may be specified to meet unusual service conditions, examples of which
are:
a) exposure to damaging fumes;
b) exposure to excessive moisture;
c) exposure to excessive dust;
d) exposure to abrasive dust;
e) exposure to steam;
f) exposure to oil vapour;
g) exposure to explosive mixture of dust or gases;
h) exposure to salt air;
j) exposure to weather or dripping water;
k) exposure to abnormal vibration or shock, or both;
m) exposure to unusual transportation or storage conditions.
NOTE 1 - Unusual service conditions, where they exist, should be called to the manu-
facturer’s attention as rectifier equipment used in such cases may require specific cons-
truction or protection.
NOTE 2 -For the performance requirements of the type of rectifier equipment covered
in the code, reference shall be made to IS: 251 l-1963*, IS : 3136-1965t, IS : 3895-1966$
and IS : 4540-19688.

*Specification for polycrystalline semi-conductor rectifier stacks.

tSpecification for polycrystalline semiconductor rectifier equipment.
fSpe&cation for monocrystalline semiconductor rectifier cells and stacks.
$Specification for monocrystalline semiconductor rectilier assemblies and equipment.
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IS:6619=1972

0.5 While specifying the various requirements of this code, it is assumed

that the rectifier equipment are properly applied, installed and maintained.
The supply circuit or rectifier equipment or both are provided with proper
protection against short circuit and earth-faults. It is further assumed that
suitable disconnecting means are provided in the supply circuit of rectifier
equipment and suitable provisions are made for earthing.
0.6 This standard is one of a series of Indian Standards on power conver-
tors. A list of standards published so far in this series is given on P 14.
0.7 In the preparation of this standard, assistance has been derived from
NEMA Pub No. RI l-1968 ‘ Safety code for semiconductor rectifier equip-
ments’ issued by National Electrical Manufacturers Association, New York.
0.8 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this
standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated, express-
ing the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS : 2-1960*.
The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should
be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

1. SCOPE
1.1 This safety code applies to complete rectifier equipment for general,
industrial and commercial applications using rectifier cells and stacks of
germanium, selenium or silicon.
1.2 This safety code does not apply to rectifier equipment of the following
types:
a) Rectifier-type arc-welding machines,
b) Equipment built for railway traction,
c) Motion-picture arc and exciter lamp power supplies, and
d) Equipment in which the output voltage exceeds 5 000 V dc.

2. TERMINOLOGY
2.1 For the purpose of this standard, definitions given in IS : 1885 ( Part
XXVII )-1969-t shall apply.

3. GENERAL
3.1 Applications - This safety code covers rectifier equipment used for
the following applications:
a) Electroplating and electrochemical processes;
*Rules for rounding off nume-rical values ( rmiscd).
tElectrotechuka1 vocabulary: Part XXVII Static power convcrtora.

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b) Charging industrial truck type batteries;

c) Charging general purpose communication and central station
batteries;
d) Cathodic protection;
e) Aircraft ground power supplies;
f) General purpose power conversion equipment for all dc output
voltages, including regulated and non-regulated types.

3.2 Construction
3.2.1 Enclosure - A rectifier equipment shall be provided with an enclo-
sure which shall house all live parts operating above the safe voltage. Ade-
quate precautions shall be taken as agreed to between the purchaser and
the supplierto avoid accidental contact with the exposed live parts by any
unauthorized person.
3.2.2 Door or Cover - A door or cover giving access to uninsulated live
parts shall be provided with means for holding it securely in place except
for those parts which are operating below the safe voltage. If designed to
give access to fuses or other parts whose normal functioning requires rene-
wal or replacement, a door or cover shall be either hinged or sliding, or
similarly attached so as to prevent its being easily removed.
3.2.3 Steel Sheet Thickness - The minimum thickness required for steel
sheet enclosures varies with the size of the enclosure. Based on the use
of solid steel sheet without any openings other than those required for ope-
rating handles or shafts or for ventilation, the thickness shall be not less
than that given below and not less than 0.90 mm at points where rigid
conduit is connected:
Maximum Panel Width Minimum Thickness
(see Notes 1 to 3 ) of Steel Sheet
mm mm
125 0.63
250 0.90
500 1.60
750 2.00
1 500 2.50
2 000 3.15
NOTE 1 - The width is the smaller dimension of a rectangular panel.

NOTE 2 -The maximum width implies the width of a rectangular panel supported at
all four edges. Adjacent panels may have edge supports in common and be made of
single sheet. Supported at the edge means fastened to, resting against or otherwise
having a relatively solid support, stiffening member or adequate reinforcement so as to

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prevent or minimize the bending of the panel at the edge. Narrow panels supported
along one long edge and two short edges, with or without stiffening means along the
opposite long edge depending upon the resulting structural rigidity, are considered
satisfactory.
NOTE 3 - It is not the intention of this code to describe fully the means which may
be employed to provide adequate rigidity for the enclosure structure, but to specify the
minimum thickness permissible.

3.2.4 Supporting Frame - All enclosures which are composed ofwire mesh,
perforated screens or grille work or both shall be provided with a
supporting frame rigid enough to prevent mesh screens or grille work or I
both from being deformed and making contact with live circuit parts.
3.2.5 Ventilating Openings i
3.2.5.1 Ventilating openings in an enclosure, including perforated
holes, louvers and openings protected by means of wire screening, expanded
metal or perforated covers, shall be of such a size or shape that no opening
will permit the passage of a rod having a diameter greater than 12 mm,
except that when the distance between live parts and the enclosure is
greater than 100 mm, openings may be larger than 12 mm, provided that
no opening will permit the passage of a rod having a diameter greater than
18 mm.
3.2.5.2 The diameter of the wires of a screen shall be not less than
l-60 mm when the screen openings are 1.60 cm2 or less in area and shall
be not less than 2.50 mm for larger screen openings.
\
3.2.5.3 Except as given in 3.2.5.4, sheet metal employed in expanded
metal mesh and perforated sheet metal shall be not less than l-25 mm in
thickness when the mesh openings or perforations are I.60 cm* or less in 4
area and shall be not l.ess than 2.50 mm in thickness for larger openings.
9.2.5.4 In a small rectifier unit where the indentation of a guard or *
enclosure will not affect the clearance between uninsulated movable cur-
rent carrying parts and earthed metal, reduced sheet thickness may be
employed, as agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier, taking into
consideration the shape and size of the enclosure.
3.2.6 Floor-Mounted Rectijier Equipment
3.2.6.1 When specified, a covering is required over the bottom of
floor-mounted casing except when the enclosure of floor-mounted equip-
ment ( rated 600 volts or less ) is within 150 mm of the floor and exposed
live parts are not less than 150 mm above the lower edge.
3.2.6.2 Vermin-proofing -When specified, the enclosure shall be ver-
min proof.
3.2.7 Outdoor Use - Rectifier equipment which are intended for perma-
nent outdoor use shall be of suitable weatherproof construction or should
be housed in weatherproof enclosures. Where supplementary housing is
used, the temperature rise of the enclosed equipment shall be investigated.
 IS : 6619 - 1972

3.3 Mechanical Assembly

3.3.1 The assembly of a rectifier equipment shall be such that it will not
be affected adversely by the vibrations encountered in normal operation.
3.3.2 A control switch, lampholder, attachment plug receptacle, or plug
connector provided as a part of a rectifier equipment shall be mounted
securely and shall be prevented from turning by means other than friction
between surfaces.
3.3.3 Ferrous metal parts shall be suitably protected against corrosion
by enamelling, galvanizing, plating or equivalent means if the failure of
such unprotected parts would be liable to result in a hazardous condition.

4. CLEARANCE AND CREEPAGE DISTANCES

4.1 The distance from non-arcing uninsulated live .parts conductors ) to
the following parts shall be not less than that shown in Ta b le 1:
4 Similar parts of opposite polarity ( phase-to-phase ).
b) Metal parts ( other than enclosure walls ) which may be earthed
when the rectifier equipment is installed ( phase-to-earth ).
C>Externally exIjosed unearthed metal parts.
4 Walls of a metal enclosure (including fittings ) for conduit or
nrmoured cable.
4.2 These clearances and creepage distances shall not apply to relays, con-
tactors, instruments, and other components or to parts which are hermeti-
cally sealed or encapsulated ( diodes, transistors, thyristors ), provided that
their clearance and creepage distances conform to the relevant Indian
Standards for these components. The spacings for all components ‘not
covered by Indian Standards shall conform to those given in Table 1,
4.3 The creepage distances shown in Table 1 for clean, dry surfaces should
be increased for dirty or moist conditions.
4.3.1 The use of protective coatings, such as varnish, to improve resis-
tance to contamination, shall not warrant reduced clearances and oreepage
distances.
4.3.2 The spacings given in Table 1 are based on the available current
which can be limited by the source or by a transformer, reactor, voltage
divider, current-limiting fuses or similar devices in the circuit. The ordi-
nary fuses or circuit breakers ( except high-speed current-limiting devices )
shall not be considered as current-limiting devices.
4.4 Where the peak voltage on which the device is used is more than 1.5
times the rms voltage, the peak voltage shall be divided by d??to obtain the
equivalent circuit voltage.

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4.5 For altitudes above 1 000 m, the circuit voltage shall be divided by
the following derating factor before using the table:
Altitude Derating
Me&es Factor
1001 to 1200 0.98
1201 ), 1500 0.95
1 501 ,, 3 000 0.80
4.6 An insulating lining or barrier employed where spacing would other-
wiqe be insufficient shall be not less than 0.8 mm in thickness and shall be
so located that it cannot be adversely affected by arcing or shall be arc
resistant.
4.6.1 If a live or current-carrying part is not rigidly supported, or if a
movable non-current-carrying metallic part is in proximity to a live part,
the construction shall be such that the minimum spacings shown in
Table 1 shall be maintained. The spacings between surfaces shall not be
maintained by friction alone.

5. WIRING AND INSULATING MATERIALS

5.1 The wiring of rectifier equipment covered by this code shall be such
as to comply with the requirements of IS : 732-1963* and IS : 2274-19637
wherever applicable. They shall employ materials which are acceptable
for the particular use. The workmanship and the finish should be in
keeping with good engineering practices.
5.2 Wirirfg ‘shall be smooth and entirely free from sharp edges, burrs,
fins, moving parts, etc, which may cause abrasion of the insulation of
conductors.
5.3 A cor.ductor subjected to a total operating temperature higher than
90°C shall, if insulated, have asbestos or some other high-temperature
insulation or shall be provided with beads of non-carbonizable material
or the equivalent so applied as to maintain the required spacings. A
bare conductor or a conductor utilizing beads of insulation shall not be
employed outside of an enclosure.
5.4 All splices and connections shall be mechanically secure and shall
have adequate current-carrying capacity. If the nature or location or
both of a soldered connection is such that loosening of the solder is likely
to occur, and if such loosening of solder may result in any earthing or
short-circuitbg of live parts or other hazardous conditions, the connection
shall he made mechanically secure before soldering.
*Code of practice for electrical wiring installations ( system v&age not exceeding
650 volts ) ( revised ) .
tCode of practice for electrical wiring installations (system voltage exceeding
650 volts ).

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 TABLE 1 MINIMUM SPACINGS PHASE-TO-PHASE AND PHASE-TO-EARTH

(Clauses 4:1, 4.2,4.3, 4.3.2 and4.6.1 )

CIRCUIT VOLTAoR VOLTS CONTROL CrRCUIT POWER CIRCUIT

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8C dc _ . Through Circuit Fault Current Level
Air Less than 10 kA 10 kA and Above
r--h-_-_-_~ -_U-,
Through Alon dry Through
air sur tT
ace air “,‘X,“,”

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)

(rm4 mm mm mm mm mm mm

up to 50 up to 50 - -

51 to 125 51 to 125 3 6 3 6 13 19

126 ,, 250 126 3, 250 5 10 6 10 19 32

251 ,, 500 251 ,, 500 5 13 10 13 25 51

501 ,, 600 501 ,, 750 6 25 10 25 25 51

751 ,) 1 500 - - - - 38 64
601 ,, ! 200

1201 ,, 1600 1501 ,, 2000 - - - - 50 70

2001 ,, 3000 - - - - 64 76 ‘t
1801 ,, 2500
s
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 5.5 A splice shall be provided with insulation suitable for the temperature
and potential involved if permanence of spacing between the splice and
non-current-carrying metal parts is not assured.
5.6 The space within enclosures shall be sufficient to provide ample room
for the distribution of wires and cables required for proper wiring.
5.7 Insulated conductors, either single, bunched or cabled, when passing
through openings in sheet metal walls shall be effectively protected by
suitable bushings or well-rounded surfaces against which the conductors
may bear.
5.8 Rubber-insulated conductors, except those with oil-resisting com-
pounds, shall not be used where they may be exposed to oil, grease, oily
vapour or other substances having a deleterious effect on rubber.
5.9 The internal wiring shall consist of suitable insulated conductors
having adequate current-carrying capacity for the service.
5.10 Wherever insulated wire is connected to a resistance element, the
insulation shall be non-combustible or slow-burning.
5.11 Low-potential circuit wiring of 60 V or less may be cabled together
with or run in the same wireway as wiring of higher potential circuits
provided that all of the wiring has insulation suitable for use at the highest
potential.
5.12 Strain relief shall be provided SO that a mechanical strain on a
flexible cord will not be transmitted to terminals, splices or interior wiring.
- 5.13 At a point where a flexible cord passes through an opening in a wall
barrier or enclosing case, there shall be a suitable bushing or the equi-
valent which shall be substantial, be reliably secured in place, and have
a smooth rounded surface against which the cord may bear.
5.14 If insulated grommets are to be accepted in lieu of insulating
bushings, the insulating material shall be not less than 080 mm thick and
shall completely fill the space between the grommet and the metal in
which it is mounted.
5.15 Soft rubber bushings of good quality may be used if the bushing is
not less than 1.12 mm thick and if the hole in which the bushing is
mounted is free from projections, sharp edges, burrs, etc, and if the
temperature of the parts in contact is less than SOOC.
5.16 Bare live parts, including conductors, shall be so secured to their
bases or mounting surfaces that they will be prevented from so turning or
shifting as to reduce the required spacing between conductors and earthed
parts. Friction alone shall not be used to prevent the turning of live
parts; a suitable lock-washer may be properly applied. The security of

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contact assembiies shall be such as to ensure the continued alignment of

contacts.
5.17 Bare low-potential live parts shall be supported on heat-resisting and
moisture-resisting insulating material such as phenolic composition,
porcelain, cold-moulded composition or some suitable equivalent which
will withstand the most severe conditions liable to be met with in the
service.
5.18 Vulcanized fibre may be used for insulating bushings, washers,
separators and barriers but shall not be used as the sole support for bare
live parts except in low-potential circuits of 60 V or less.

6. OOMPONENTS
6.1 A traniformer which is supplied as a part of a stationary .rectifier
equipment shall be of the double winding type; except that an autotrans-
former may be employed if the primary rating is not more than 250 V
and if the rectifier equipment is a part of the assembly which it supplies,
or if the rectifier equipment is provided with a solid through connection
which is designed and marked for the attachment of the earthed conductor
of the supply circuit and the rectifier voltage does not exceed 300 V dc.
6.2 A transformer which is provided as a part of portable rectifier
equipment shall be of the double winding type.
6.3 The transformer or reactor coils shall be wound in a workmanlike
manner, treated with an insulating varnish and baked or otherwise
impregnated to exclude moisture or acid vapour.
6.4 A switch which is provided as part of a rectifier equipment shall be
suitable for the particular application and shall have a current and voltage
rating not less than that of the circuit which it controb when the device is
operating under normal conditions and shall be capabIe of withstanding
maximum available fault currents.
6.5 If a primary circuit-breaker or fuses are provided, their rating shall
be in accordance with the maximum input to the rectifier equipment and
they shall be capable of interrupting the maximum available short-circuit
current of ac system.
6.6 The overload relays shall be so designed and connected as to ensure
reliable and positive electrical and mechanical performance for their
int+endedpurpose under all conditions of operation.
6.7 Automatic tripping of overload relays shall be independent of mani-
pulation of the handle.
6.8 If overload relays are adjustable, they shall be either suitably marked
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7. TEMPERATURE
7.1 Materials employed in the construction of a rectifier equipment shall
not be affected adversely by the temperatures given below under normal
operating conditions:
Sl Material and Component Part Maximum Allowable
No. Temperature “C
i) Bare buses, connecting bars, terminals 85*
ii) Varnished cloth insulation 85
iii) Fibre as electrical insulation 90
iv) Class A insulation 95
v) Class B insulation 120
vi) Class H insulation 170
vii) Phenolic composition electrical insulationt 150
viii) Insulated conductors and cords See the relevant
Indian Standards
7.2 Rectifier equipment, when tested under normal operating conditions
at full-load output, shall not attain a temperature at any point sufficiently
high to constitute a fire hazard or to affect injuriously any material em-
ployed in the units, nor show temperature-rises at a specific point greater
than those indicated in 7.1.
7.2.1 Materials and components will be considered as being affected
injuriously if they are subjected to temperatures greater than those speci-
fied in the individual relevant Indian Standards pertaining to the materials
or components. The conditions of loading during this test shall be indi- L
cated under rtiting except that, if a rectifier is obviously not intended for
continuous full-load operation, the test may be conducted so that it will 1(
take into consideration the rated intermittent or short-time operation of tc
CZ
the equipment.
al
7.3 \\:hen a rectifier equipment is tested in accordance with its rating, the PI
total temperature of buses, connecting straps, or terminals shall not exceed P’
80°C. This safety cczle does not apply to connectors to a source of heat
such.as resistors, thermoheaters, etc.

8. RA’~INQ 10
sin
8.1 The primzry input in amperes or voltamperes shall not exceed the
60
marked ratin,i by more than 10 percent when the rectifier equipment is cir
*For maximum ambient temperature of 40°C.
tThe limitations on rubber insulation and phenolic compositions do not apply to com-
pounds whxh have been recognized as having special heat-resisting properties.

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operated from a supply circuit of rated voltage and frequency and deliver-
ing maximum rated voltage and current.
NATE 1 -This test may be made with the output of the rectifier equipment
connected to:
a) the load for which the rectifier is intended,
b) a suitable resistance load,
c) a fully discharged battery (see Note 2 ) of suitable rating for a battery
charger, or
d) a direct-current generator as a substitute for a battery or a resistor capacitor
substitute for a battery.

NOTE2 -For further information for ‘ discharged battery ’ please refer to the relevant
Indian Standards for batteries.

8.2 A rectifier equipment having voltage-regulating and current-regulating

taps, or both, shah be tested when adjusted so that maximum primary
current is obtained under maximum rated output conditions.
Nom- Clauses 8.1 and 8.2 are not applicable for large size semi-conductor rectifier
equipment designed for electro-chemical or electro-metallurgical duties.

9. MARKING

9.1 A rectifier equipment shall be clearly marked where it will be readily

visible after the equipment is installed. The polarity of the output leads
shall be indicated.
9.2 The marking may be located behind a door if it is visible during the
normal operating or servicing of the rectifier equipment.

10. DIELECTRIC TESTS

10.1 The insulation and spacings of a rectifier equipment either at room

temperature or while heated ( following the temperature test) shah be
capable of withstanding without breakdown for a period of one minute the
application of a 50 Hz alternating potential of 1 000 V plus twice rated
primary voltage or 2 000 V whichever is greater between current-carrying
parts of the primary circuit and:
a) non-current-carrying metal parts which may be earthed, and
b) current-carrying parts of an insulated secondary circuit.
10.2 An insulated secondary circuit shall be capable of withstanding a
similar test, except that the applied potential for a secondary circuit of
60 V or less (open circuit ) shall be 600 V and the applied potential for a
circuit of 61-90 V (open circuit ) shall be 900 V,

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INDIAN STANDARDS
ON
POWER CONVRRTORS

Is:
1885 (Part XXVII )-I969 Electrotechnical vocabulary: Part XXVII Static power
convertors
251 l-1963 Polycrystalline semi-conductor rectifier stacks
3x36-I965 Polycrystalline semiconductor, rectifier equipment
3895- 1966 Monocrystalline semiconductor rectifier cells and stacks
4540-l 968 Monocrystalline semiconductor rectifier assemblies and equipment