Run Separable Connector AC Withstand Test (IEEE 386) — Free

Test Record and Unit Identification

Test date and time recorded

Unit identification, catalog number, and serial number recorded

Connector type identified

Rated voltage class recorded

Safety Preconditions and Work Readiness

Test area controlled and barricaded critical (required)

High-voltage test area is restricted to authorized personnel and clearly barricaded.

Yes No N/A

Appropriate PPE worn for energized test setup critical (required)

Verify arc-rated PPE, voltage-rated gloves where required, eye/face protection, and other task-specific PPE per site procedure and OSHA 1910 Subpart I / NFPA 70E.

Yes No N/A

Test equipment verified in calibration status critical (required)

AC test set, voltmeter, timer, and any monitoring devices are within current calibration or verification interval.

Yes No N/A

Work instructions and IEEE 386 test procedure available

Yes No N/A

Visual Condition and Test Setup

Connector and bushing surfaces clean, dry, and free of visible damage critical (required)

Inspect for cracks, tracking, contamination, swelling, punctures, carbonization, or other non-conformance before energizing.

Yes No N/A

Test leads and terminations properly connected critical (required)

Verify secure connections, adequate spacing, and no exposed unintended conductors.

Yes No N/A

Grounding and discharge provisions in place critical (required)

Confirm proper grounding, discharge tools, and safe de-energization steps are available before and after the test.

Yes No N/A

Ambient conditions suitable for test

Record relevant conditions such as temperature, humidity, contamination, or other factors affecting the test.

AC Withstand Test Parameters

Applied test voltage recorded critical (required)

Record the actual AC withstand voltage applied during the test.

Test duration recorded critical (required)

IEEE 386 routine record for a one-minute AC withstand test.

Test frequency recorded

Record the test frequency used by the AC withstand source.

Test configuration selected

Results, Deficiencies, and Sign-Off

No flashover, puncture, or breakdown observed during test critical (required)

Any flashover, puncture, insulation breakdown, or abnormal discharge is a critical non-conformance.

Yes No N/A

Leakage current or abnormal behavior recorded

Record leakage current, corona, audible discharge, or other observed abnormalities if applicable.

Test result disposition critical (required)

Inspector signature critical (required)

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Run: Separable Connector AC Withstand Test (IEEE 386)

Test Record and Unit Identification

Safety Preconditions and Work Readiness

Visual Condition and Test Setup

AC Withstand Test Parameters

Results, Deficiencies, and Sign-Off

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