Table of Contents

1 Overview
   1.1 Scope
   1.2 Purpose
2 Normative references
3 Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations
   3.1 Definitions
   3.2 Acronyms and abbreviations
4 BPL networks typical installations
5 Normal and special service conditions
   5.1 General
   5.2 Normal altitude and temperature service conditions
        for couplers
   5.3 Unusual temperature and altitude service conditions
   5.4 Effect of air density on flashover voltage
   5.5 Power frequency
   5.6 Coupler isolation
   5.7 System grounding
   5.8 Insulating liquids
   5.9 Requirements for external insulation
6 Requirements, ratings, and tests
   6.1 General requirements for all coupler types
   6.2 Coupler requirements
   6.3 Coupler type (design) tests
   6.4 Routine electrical tests
   6.5 Common special tests
7 Mechanical strength tests
   7.1 General
   7.2 Mechanical strength type (design) tests
   7.3 Mechanical strength special test
8 Product marking
9 Installation
   9.1 General installation considerations
   9.2 General maintenance considerations
10 Installation procedures
   10.1 General
   10.2 Overhead medium-voltage couplers
   10.3 Pad-mount and underground locations
   10.4 Installation of backbone gateway equipment
Annex A (informative) Bibliography
Annex B (informative) Installation method to minimize
        faulty inductive coupler hazard

Abstract

Presents testing and verification standards for the commonly used hardware, primarily couplers, and enclosures, for broadband over power line (BPL) installations, and provide standard installation methods to enable compliance with applicable codes and standards.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
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