scope:

This guide presents procedures and test voltage values for acceptance and maintenance highdirect-voltage testing of power cable systems. It applies to all types of insulated cable systems rated between 2000 V and 69 kV and intended primarily for the transmission or distribution of power.

It is not intended to apply to communication cables, control cables, high frequency or other special purpose cables. It is recognized that the procedures and tests outlined here may be applied to cables outside this scope and that information of some value may thereby be obtained.

Purpose. The purpose of this guide is:

(1) to provide uniform procedures for performing highdirect-voltage acceptance tests and maintenance tests on power cables (including accessories) in the field

(2) to provide guidelines for evaluation of the test results

(3) to define terms which have a specific meaning in the guide