Switchgear Testing Reference

Data records

Each statement in Switchgear Testing Reference is recorded as a data record with its source, verification date, review status and history. The index lists 34 records by subject.

Test methods

Bolted connection resistance

Data records for Bolted connection resistance.
RecordStatement
tests.bolted-connection-resistance.equipment.switch.acceptanceBolted Connection Resistance is specified for low-voltage air switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B.1 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: low-voltage air switches.
tests.bolted-connection-resistance.equipment.switch.maintenanceBolted Connection Resistance is specified for low-voltage air switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: low-voltage air switches.
tests.bolted-connection-resistance.equipment.switchgear.acceptanceBolted Connection Resistance is specified for switchgear and switchboard assemblies in acceptance testing at clause 7.1.1.B.1 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: switchgear and switchboard assemblies.

Contact resistance

Data records for Contact resistance.
RecordStatement
tests.contact-resistance.equipment.switch.acceptanceContact Resistance is specified for low-voltage air switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B.2 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: low-voltage air switches.
tests.contact-resistance.equipment.switch.maintenanceContact Resistance is specified for low-voltage air switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: low-voltage air switches.

Control and functional verification

Data records for Control and functional verification.
RecordStatement
tests.control-and-functional-verification.equipment.switch.acceptanceControl and Functional Verification is specified for low-voltage air switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B.5 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: low-voltage air switches.
tests.control-and-functional-verification.equipment.switch.maintenanceControl and Functional Verification is specified for low-voltage air switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: low-voltage air switches.
tests.control-and-functional-verification.equipment.switchgear.acceptanceControl and Functional Verification is specified for switchgear and switchboard assemblies in acceptance testing at clause 7.1.1.B.12 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: switchgear and switchboard assemblies.

Current circuit injection

Data records for Current circuit injection.
RecordStatement
tests.current-circuit-injection.equipment.switchgear.acceptanceCurrent Circuit Injection is specified for switchgear and switchboard assemblies in acceptance testing at clause 7.1.1.B.10 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: switchgear and switchboard assemblies.

Dielectric withstand

Data records for Dielectric withstand.
RecordStatement
tests.dielectric-withstand.equipment.switch.acceptanceDielectric Withstand is specified for metal-enclosed medium-voltage air switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.1.2.B.4 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: metal-enclosed medium-voltage air switches.
tests.dielectric-withstand.equipment.switch.maintenanceDielectric Withstand is specified for metal-enclosed medium-voltage air switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.1.2.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: metal-enclosed medium-voltage air switches.
tests.dielectric-withstand.equipment.switchgear.acceptanceDielectric Withstand is specified for switchgear and switchboard assemblies in acceptance testing at clause 7.1.1.B.3 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: switchgear and switchboard assemblies.

Fuse resistance

Data records for Fuse resistance.
RecordStatement
tests.fuse-resistance.equipment.switch.acceptanceFuse Resistance is specified for low-voltage air switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B.4 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: low-voltage air switches.
tests.fuse-resistance.equipment.switch.maintenanceFuse Resistance is specified for low-voltage air switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: low-voltage air switches.

Ground fault protection performance

Data records for Ground fault protection performance.
RecordStatement
tests.ground-fault-protection-performance.equipment.switch.acceptanceGround Fault Protection Performance is specified for low-voltage air switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B.6 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: low-voltage air switches.
tests.ground-fault-protection-performance.equipment.switch.maintenanceGround Fault Protection Performance is specified for low-voltage air switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: low-voltage air switches.

Insulation power factor dissipation factor

Data records for Insulation power factor dissipation factor.
RecordStatement
tests.insulation-power-factor-dissipation-factor.equipment.switch.acceptanceInsulation Power Factor Dissipation Factor is specified for open medium-voltage and high-voltage air switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.1.3.B.7 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: open medium-voltage and high-voltage air switches.

Insulation resistance

Data records for Insulation resistance.
RecordStatement
tests.insulation-resistance.equipment.switch.acceptanceInsulation Resistance is specified for low-voltage air switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B.3 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: low-voltage air switches.
tests.insulation-resistance.equipment.switch.maintenanceInsulation Resistance is specified for low-voltage air switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: low-voltage air switches.
tests.insulation-resistance.equipment.switchgear.acceptanceInsulation Resistance is specified for switchgear and switchboard assemblies in acceptance testing at clause 7.1.1.B.2 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: switchgear and switchboard assemblies.

Partial discharge online

Data records for Partial discharge online.
RecordStatement
tests.partial-discharge-online.equipment.switch.acceptancePartial Discharge Online is specified for metal-enclosed medium-voltage air switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.1.2.B.7 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: metal-enclosed medium-voltage air switches.
tests.partial-discharge-online.equipment.switch.maintenancePartial Discharge Online is specified for metal-enclosed medium-voltage air switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.1.2.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: metal-enclosed medium-voltage air switches.
tests.partial-discharge-online.equipment.switchgear.acceptancePartial Discharge Online is specified for switchgear and switchboard assemblies in acceptance testing at clause 7.1.1.B.15 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: switchgear and switchboard assemblies.

Phase rotation and phasing

Data records for Phase rotation and phasing.
RecordStatement
tests.phase-rotation-and-phasing.equipment.switchgear.acceptancePhase Rotation and Phasing is specified for switchgear and switchboard assemblies in acceptance testing at clause 7.1.1.B.13 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: switchgear and switchboard assemblies.

Sf6 gas quality

Data records for Sf6 gas quality.
RecordStatement
tests.sf6-gas-quality.equipment.switch.acceptanceSF6 Gas Quality is specified for medium-voltage sulfur hexafluoride switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.4.B.4 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: medium-voltage sulfur hexafluoride switches.
tests.sf6-gas-quality.equipment.switch.maintenanceSF6 Gas Quality is specified for medium-voltage sulfur hexafluoride switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.4.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: medium-voltage sulfur hexafluoride switches.

Surge arrester and spd tests

Data records for Surge arrester and spd tests.
RecordStatement
tests.surge-arrester-and-spd-tests.equipment.switchgear.acceptanceSurge Arrester and SPD Tests is specified for switchgear and switchboard assemblies in acceptance testing at clause 7.1.1.B.14 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: switchgear and switchboard assemblies.

System function testing

Data records for System function testing.
RecordStatement
tests.system-function-testing.equipment.switchgear.acceptanceSystem Function Testing is specified for switchgear and switchboard assemblies in acceptance testing at clause 7.1.1.B.11 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: switchgear and switchboard assemblies.

Vacuum interrupter integrity

Data records for Vacuum interrupter integrity.
RecordStatement
tests.vacuum-interrupter-integrity.equipment.switch.acceptanceVacuum Interrupter Integrity is specified for medium-voltage vacuum switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.3.B.5 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: medium-voltage vacuum switches.
tests.vacuum-interrupter-integrity.equipment.switch.maintenanceVacuum Interrupter Integrity is specified for medium-voltage sulfur hexafluoride switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.4.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: medium-voltage sulfur hexafluoride switches.

Vacuum interrupter mac test

Data records for Vacuum interrupter mac test.
RecordStatement
tests.vacuum-interrupter-mac-test.equipment.switch.acceptanceVacuum Interrupter MAC Test is specified for medium-voltage vacuum switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.3.B.4 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: medium-voltage vacuum switches.

Visual and mechanical inspection

Data records for Visual and mechanical inspection.
RecordStatement
tests.visual-and-mechanical-inspection.equipment.switch.acceptanceVisual and Mechanical Inspection is specified for low-voltage air switches in acceptance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.A of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: low-voltage air switches.
tests.visual-and-mechanical-inspection.equipment.switch.maintenanceVisual and Mechanical Inspection is specified for low-voltage air switches in maintenance testing at clause 7.5.1.1.A of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: low-voltage air switches.
tests.visual-and-mechanical-inspection.equipment.switchgear.acceptanceVisual and Mechanical Inspection is specified for switchgear and switchboard assemblies in acceptance testing at clause 7.1.1.A of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: switchgear and switchboard assemblies.