UL SUBJECT 1976-2018 UL Outline for Investigation Crimp Tools for use with Connecting Devices (Issue 4).pdf

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1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULFEBRUARY 1, 20181UL 1976Outline of Investigation for Crimp Tools for use with Connecting DevicesIssue Number: 4February 1, 2018Summary of TopicsThis Fourth issue of the Outline of Investigation f

2、or UL 1976 is beingissued to clarify that evaluation of the crimp tool with the specifiedconnecting device shall be based on ratings: 1) specified by the OriginalEquipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the connecting device, and 2) validatedby a testing and certification laboratory.ULs Outlines of Investiga

3、tion are copyrighted by UL LLC. Neither a printed norelectronic copy of an Outline of Investigation should be altered in any way. All ofULs Outlines of Investigation and all copyrights, ownerships, and rights regardingthose Outlines of Investigation shall remain the sole and exclusive property of UL

4、LLC.COPYRIGHT 2018 UL LLCUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULFEBRUARY 1, 2018UL 19762No Text on This PageUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULCONTENTSINTRODUCTION1

5、 Scope .42 Glossary .43 Undated References 5CONSTRUCTION4 General 5PERFORMANCE5 Grounding and Bonding Equipment .56 Electrical Quick-Connect Terminals .57 Wire Connectors and Wire-Connector Adapters .68 Ferrules 69 Selection of Samples 7MARKINGS10 Details 7FEBRUARY 1, 2018 UL 1976 3UL COPYRIGHTED MA

6、TERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULINTRODUCTION1 Scope1.1 These requirements cover crimp tools that have been evaluated for use with the following types ofspecified connecting devices:a) Grounding and bonding equipment;b) Electrical quick-connect

7、terminals;c) Wire connectors;d) Wire-connector adapters; ande) Ferrules.These specified connecting devices comply with the requirements in the Standard for Grounding andBonding Equipment, UL 467; the Standard for Electrical Quick-Connect Terminals, UL 310; the Standardfor Wire Connectors, UL 486A-48

8、6B; the Standard for Splicing Wire Connectors, UL 486C; or theStandard for Bare and Covered Ferrules, UL 486F.1.2 Crimp tools covered by this Outline shall be:a) Investigated using the ratings identified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of theconnecting device; andNOTE: Variances to the

9、identified ratings (such as voltage rating, conductor stranding type or conductorrange (AWG) of the connecting device are not covered by the scope of this Outline.b) Limited for use with connecting devices where the ratings noted in (a) have been validatedby the same accredited testing and certifica

10、tion laboratory evaluating the crimp tool forcompliance with this Outline.2 Glossary2.1 For the purpose of this Outline the following definition applies.2.2 SPECIFIED CONNECTING DEVICE The connecting device with which a crimp tool is intended tobe used. This connecting device is identified by the cr

11、imp tool manufacturer. Connecting device may beintended for grounding and bonding equipment, electrical quick-connect terminals, wire connectors,wire-connector adapters, or ferrules.FEBRUARY 1, 2018UL 19764UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISS

12、ION FROM UL3 Undated References3.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this Outline shall beinterpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.CONSTRUCTION4 General4.1 A tool case marked in accordance with 10.2 shall be provided with each

13、 crimp tool.PERFORMANCE5 Grounding and Bonding Equipment5.1 Each specified connecting device intended for use with grounding and bonding equipment shallcomply with the requirements specified in 5.2.5.2 The crimp tool is to be used to assemble the specified connecting device in the intended manner to

14、the recommended size, length, and type of wire in accordance with the Standard for Wire Connectors, UL486A-486B; or the Standard for Splicing Wire Connectors, UL 486C. Family considerations contained inthese Standards may be applied. The assembled connector is then to be subjected to the:a) Mechanic

15、al sequence as specified in the Standard for Wire Connectors, UL 486A-486B; orthe Standard for Splicing Wire Connectors, UL 486C; andb) Short-time current as specified in the Standard for Grounding and Bonding Equipment, UL467.6 Electrical Quick-Connect Terminals6.1 Each specified connecting device

16、shall comply with the requirements in the Standard for ElectricalQuick-Connect Terminals, UL 310, when tested in accordance with 6.2.6.2 The crimp tool is to be used to assemble the specified connecting device in the intended manner tothe recommended size, length, and type of wire in accordance with

17、 the Standard for ElectricalQuick-Connect Terminals, UL 310. Family considerations contained in this Standard may be applied. Theassembled connector is then to be subjected to the:a) Crimp pull-out test;b) Temperature test;c) Current cycling test; andd) Test sequence for insulated terminals.FEBRUARY

18、 1, 2018 UL 1976 5UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL7 Wire Connectors and Wire-Connector Adapters7.1 Each specified connecting device shall comply with the requirements in the Standard for WireConnectors, UL 486A-486B, or the Sta

19、ndard for Splicing Wire Connectors, UL 486C, when tested inaccordance with 7.2.7.2 The crimp tool is to be used to assemble the specified connecting device in the intended manner tothe recommended size, length, and type of wire in accordance with the Standard for Wire Connectors, UL486A-486B, or the

20、 Standard for Splicing Wire Connectors, UL 486C. Family considerations contained inthese Standards may be applied. The assembled connector is then to be subjected to the:a) Static heating sequence;b) Mechanical sequence;c) Heating cycling test; andd) Test sequence for insulated conductors specified

21、in UL 486A-486B and UL 486C asapplicable.8 Ferrules8.1 Each specified connecting device shall comply with the requirements in the Standard for Bare andCovered Ferrules, UL 486F, when tested in accordance with 8.2.8.2 The crimp tool is to be used to assemble the specified connecting device in the int

22、ended manner tothe recommended wire in accordance with the Standard for Bare and Covered Ferrules, UL 486F. Familyconsiderations contained in these Standards may be applied. The assembled connector is then to besubjected to the:a) Tensile Test;b) Mold Stress Test; andc) Dielectric Voltage-Withstand

23、Test.FEBRUARY 1, 2018UL 19766UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL9 Selection of Samples9.1 The manufacturer of a crimp tool shall provide:a) A sample of each crimp tool identified for use with a specified connecting device; andb) T

24、he necessary number of samples of each specified connecting device to represent allcombinations as specified in the Standard for Grounding and Bonding Equipment, UL 467;Standard for Electrical Quick-Connect Terminals, UL 310; the Standard for Wire Connectors, UL486A-486B; the Standard for Splicing W

25、ire Connectors, UL 486C; and the Standard for Bareand Covered Ferrules, UL 486F.MARKINGS10 Details10.1 All required markings shall be permanent and legible. The following types of markings or theequivalent are considered permanent:a) Etched;b) Molded;c) Die-stamped;d) Paint Stenciled;e) Stamped or e

26、tched metal that is permanently secured; orf) Indelibly stamped on a pressure sensitive label secured by adhesive and complying with theStandard for Marking and Labeling Systems, UL 969.10.2 The inside cover of the crimp tool case specified in 4.1 shall be marked with the tool manufacturersname, too

27、l category number, the manufacturer and catalog numbers of all specified connecting device,number of crimps, and any other installation instructions necessary for the intended assembly and use.10.3 The crimp tool shall be marked with the tool manufacturers name, the tool catalog number, and thefollo

28、wing statement, or the equivalent: For identification of compatible connecting devices, refer to theinside cover of the tool case.FEBRUARY 1, 2018 UL 1976 7UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULFEBRUARY 1, 2018UL 19768No Text on This Page