Raychem Screened, Separable Connection

System RSTI-68 800 A up to 42 kV

Raychem Screened, Separable Connection System RSTI-68, 800 A up to 42 kV

Raychem RSTI screened separable Applications

connectors are designed to connect
single- and three-core polymeric cables Single connection
to medium-voltage gas insulated Material requested for 3 phases:
switchgear and other equipment using 1 x RSTI-68xx (Kit)
CENELEC bushings Type C1=630 A
25
and C2=1250 A, specified up to 42 kV. 183
110
Made of a highly modified silicone
rubber and protected by a thin walled
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outer conductive screen connected to
earth, RSTI connectors are equally
suited for indoor and outdoor
installation.

Supporting a wide application range,

the design incorporates one body and
two stress cone adapters to cover all 300
max. Ø 86*
cross-sections from 35 to 300 mm2.
The overall and cut back dimensions
are designed to take up minimum
space in the terminal box.
Features RSTI connectors are equipped with a
• The insulation of the connector is capacitive test point for determining
made of a highly modified silicone whether the circuit is energised.
rubber characterised by high tracking A conductive cap protects this test * Note:
resistance, elongation at break and point. Plastic insulated
non-flammability. cable, 36 kV,
• A thin walled screen is permanently 300 mm2
bonded onto the insulation and
protects the connection system
against accidental contact. Accessories
• The screened connector need not be
removed for over sheath testing. Test rod Live end seal
• The screened cable connector Ref. no.: RSTI-68TR; Length: 310 mm Material requested for 3 phases:
exceeds CENELEC HD 629.1 S2 RSTI-68TRL; Length: 460 mm 1 x RSTI-68xx (Kit)
requirements, which includes BS; RSTI-68TRA; Kit includes 1 x RSTI-68TP (Terminating plug kit)
VDE and other international 2 short and 1 long testrod
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specifications.
• Design fits 630 A and 1250 A
bushings (Interface “C1” and “C2”) as
specified by EN 50180 and EN 50181.
• The compact design supports the
use of double “T” connections inside Terminating plug
standard terminal boxes. Ref. no.: RSTI-68TP
• The wide application range covers
cable cross sections from 35 to
300 mm2.
• Conductor connection with
mechanical, DIN or deep indent lugs.
• Easily accessible rear plug with
capacitive test point.
• Few accessories required for system
test, double “T” and earth Earthing adapter
connection. Ref. no.: RSTI-68EA20;
• Complete kit including lugs facilitates Ball diameter: 20 mm
installation and storage. RSTI-68EA25;
Ball diameter: 25 mm

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Design and construction

1 Screened body
A thin walled conductive outer screen is
permanently bonded to the silicone
6 rubber insulating material of the body.

2 Inner screen
A conductive inner layer, as a Faraday
7 cage around the compression or
mechanical lug, prevents corona at
rated voltage.
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3 Compression or mechanical lugs
Specially designed DIN and deep indent
9 compression lugs, as well as tinned,
mechanical lugs with shear bolts for
connecting either aluminium or copper
3 conductor cables.
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1
4 Stress cone adapter
Relieves electrical stress at the point
where the cable screen is cut. The
insulated section, extending beyond the
wire shielding, provides a convenient
2 point for over sheath testing.

5 Earthing eye and ground lead

Provides a connection point for
earthing the screen.

6 Threaded pin
A threaded pin together with a spring
4 washer (wave type) and hex nut ensure
a high performance electrical and
mechanical contact with the bushing.

7 Rear plug with test point

Removable rear plug with capacitive
test point.

8 Test point
The test point is used to determine
whether the circuit is energised;
alternatively it can be used for phasing.

9 Conductive end cap

Electrical screen and protection of the
rear end of the separable connector.

Mechanical lug Compression lug

Note:
All applications as shown in the
brochure need to have a mechanical
support, based on the requirements
for dynamic short circuit.

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Technical data

Cable insulation diameter range 22.4 - 42.0 mm

Connector cross-section range 35 - 300 mm2
Maximum system voltage 42 kV
Continuous current rating 800 A
Basic impulse level 200 kV
Partial discharge at 2 U0 < 2 pC
AC voltage withstand, 5 min 93.5 kV
DC voltage withstand, 15 min 125 kV
Thermal short circuit, 1 s 55 kA
Thermal short circuit, 3 s 32 kA
Dynamic short circuit 125 kA

The adapters meet the international CENELEC HD 629.1 S2 specification

Selection table
Screened separable connection system 36 kV and 42 kV with DIN compression lugs

Cross Diameter Reference number

Section Core insulation Conductor material
min max Al Cu
mm2 mm mm
50 22.4 - 35.5 RSTI-6811 RSTI-6821
70 22.4 - 35.5 RSTI-6812 RSTI-6822
95 22.4 - 35.5 RSTI-6813 RSTI-6823
120 22.4 - 35.5 RSTI-6814 RSTI-6824
150 28.9 - 42.0 RSTI-6815 RSTI-6825
185 28.9 - 42.0 RSTI-6816 RSTI-6826
240 28.9 - 42.0 RSTI-6817 RSTI-6827
300 28.9 - 42.0 RSTI-6818 RSTI-6828

Kits with deep indent compression lugs on request. Contact your local sales representative.

Screened separable connection system 36 kV and 42 kV with mechanical lugs and shear bolts

Cross Diameter Reference number

Section Core insulation Conductor material
min max Al or Cu
mm2 mm mm
35 - 95 22.4 - 35.5 RSTI-6851
95 - 150 22.4 - 35.5 RSTI-6852
120 - 240 28.9 - 42.0 RSTI-6853
185 - 300 28.9 - 42.0 RSTI-6855

Kits for 3-core applications on request. Contact your local sales representative
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