1 Scope
This part of GB/T 3048 specifies the terms and definitions, test apparatus, specimen preparation, test procedures, test results and evaluation, and test records of test of tracking resistance test.
This test method is applicable to test the ability of electric cables and wires to withstand damage from electrical tracks caused by surface leakage under contaminated conditions. Results not based on the contaminated conditions specified in this part may not be compared with the results obtained according to the test method.
This part shall be used in combination with GB/T 3048.1.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this part of GB/T 3048, constitute provisions of this part. For dated references, subsequent amendments to (excluding correction to), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest editions apply to this part.
GB/T 3048.1 Test methods for electrical properties of electric cables and wires - Part 1: General
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this part of GB/T 3048, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 track
conductive path gradually formed on the surface of the solid insulating material under the combined action of the electric field and the electrolyte at specified test conditions
3.2 tracking
it refers to the track forming process
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test apparatus
5 Specimen preparation
6 Test procedures
7 Test results and evaluation
8 Test records
