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Safety Estimation and Analysis Study of the Connector for Lighting Fixture Wiring  

Choi, Chung-Seog (전주대학교 소방안전공학과)
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The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers P / v.58, no.4, 2009 , pp. 541-545 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study evaluated the contact resistance, insulation resistance, withstand voltage characteristics and insertion force, etc., of the wire connector used inside an integrated LITE WAY lighting fixture developed for efficient installation. Since the connector connecting the lighting fixture's internal wires is housed, it is easily connected and separated and has a structure enabling a close-fitting connection. The temperature and time applied to the high temperature characteristics test of the connector are $105^{\circ}C$ and 16 hours, respectively. The measured contact resistance of the high temperature tested connector was 3.258 mV/A, and its measured insulation resistance was greater than $10\;G{\Omega}$ All specimens demonstrated uniform insulation characteristics, which could be seen to be in good condition. From the withstand voltage test results found before and after performing the high temperature operation test on the connector for cable connection, it was confirmed that the withstand voltage characteristics between all terminals were good. The insertion force of the connector connecting the internal wiring averaged 9.67 kgf. It was observed that the insertion force between the plug housing and the female terminal, and that between the plug housing and the male terminal, were 0.680 kgf and 1.27 kgf on average, respectively.
Keywords
Safety Estimation; Connector; Lighting Fixture Wiring; Contact Resistance; Withstand Voltage Characteristics;
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