1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULDECEMBER 11, 20151UL 1976Outline of Investigation for Crimp Tools for use with Connecting DevicesIssue Number: 3December 11, 2015Summary of TopicsThis Third issue of the Outline of Investigation
2、for UL 1976 is being issuedto include evaluation of crimp tools with grounding and bondingequipment as covered in UL 467, electrical quick-connect terminals ascovered in UL 310, and ferrules as covered in UL 486F.ULs Outlines of Investigation are copyrighted by UL. Neither a printed norelectronic co
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4、IAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULDECEMBER 11, 2015UL 19762No Text on This PageUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULCONTENTSINTRODUCTION1 Scope .42 Glossary .43 Undated References 4
5、CONSTRUCTION4 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 7DECEMBER 11, 2015 UL 1976 3UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCT
6、ION 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 terminals;c) Wire connectors;d) Wire-connec
7、tor 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-486B; the Standard for Splicing Wire Connecto
8、rs, UL 486C; or theStandard for Bare and Covered Ferrules, UL 486F.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 crimp too
9、l manufacturer. Connecting device may beintended for grounding and bonding equipment, electrical quick-connect terminals, wire connectors,wire-connector adapters, or ferrules.3 Undated References3.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this Outline shall beint
10、erpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.DECEMBER 11, 2015UL 19764UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULCONSTRUCTION4 General4.1 A tool case marked in accordance with 10.2 shall be provided with each crimp
11、 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 tothe re
12、commended 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) Mechanical seq
13、uence 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 shall
14、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 the S
15、tandard 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.DECEMBER 11, 2
16、015 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 Standard
17、 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 Stan
18、dard 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 in UL
19、 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 intended
20、 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 Test.
21、DECEMBER 11, 2015UL 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) The n
22、ecessary 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 Wire
23、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 etche
24、d 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, tool ca
25、tegory 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 thefollowing
26、 statement, or the equivalent: For identification of compatible connecting devices, refer to theinside cover of the tool case.DECEMBER 11, 2015 UL 1976 7UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULDECEMBER 11, 2015UL 19768No Text on This Page
