Application The Chardon T-Body connector is used to terminate polymeric cable to dead front apparatus such as transformers, switchgear, and other equipment up to 36 kV. It can be used for indoor or outdoor applications. It can be used for all polymeric cable types (XLPE, EPR, etc.) with copper or aluminum conductors. Key Features • Provides a fully shielded and submersible connection when mated with the proper bushing or plug. • Type “C” 630A Interface. • Mounting can be vertical, horizontal, or any angle in between. • No minimum phase clearance requirements. • 100% electrical tested at factory. Product Ratings Voltage Class (Um) 36 kV AC 5 Minute Withstand 81 kV Minimum Corona Voltage Level 30 kV < 3 pC BIL and Full Wave Crest (Impulse) 170 kV Thermal Short Circuit (Conductor, 2 sec.) 23.7 kA/2s Dynamic Short Circuit (Conductor, 10 sec.) 83.8 kA/10ms Production Tests Tests conducted in accordance with IEC 60502-4 • Minimum Corona Voltage Level – 30 kV<3pC • AC 5 Minute Withstand – 81 kV Tests conducted in accordance with Chardon manufacturing process requirements: • Physical Inspection • Periodic Dissection • Periodic X-Ray analysis • 100% electrical tested at factory. 36KV-IEC-TBC-REV110215 www.chardongroup.com Detailed composition of the Chardon 36 kV, 400A T-Body Connector CONNECTING SCREW INSULATING PLUG Tin plated copper screw secures the compression lug to the bushing. Molded epoxy insulating plug provides excellent electrical, thermal and mechanical reliability. CONDUCTING INSERT Precision molded peroxide cured conducting insert provides corona-free electrostatic shielding of the compression connector. RUBBER END CAP Molded EPDM conducting rubber end cap protects and grounds the insulating plug test point. INSULATION LAYER High quality peroxide cured EPDM Insulation is mixed and formulated in-house for complete control of rubber characteristics. BAIL ASSEMBLY Stainless steel bail assembly hold the bolted T – Body to the apparatus face plate. CONDUCTING SHIELD Precision molded peroxide cured conducting shield provides ground shield continuity. COMPRESSION CONNECTOR Aluminum/Copper compression connector is sized to ensure a cool running connector with maximum current transfer. CABLE ADAPTER Molded cable adapter, sized to fit cable insulation diameters from (0.640 inches to 1.965 inches) 16.3 to 49.9 mm, provides stress relief for the terminated cable. DRAIN WIRE TABS Drain wire tabs provide a convenient point to connect drain wire to ensure grounding of the connector shield. www.chardongroup.com Detailed composition of the Chardon 36 kV, 630A T-Body Connector INSULATING PLUG Molded epoxy insulating plug provides excellent electrical, thermal and mechanical reliability. STUD Zinc plated, threaded steel stud. CONDUCTING INSERT Precision molded peroxide cured conducting insert provides corona-free electrostatic shielding of the compression connector. INSULATION LAYER RUBBER END CAP Molded EPDM conducting rubber end cap protects and grounds the insulating plug test point. High quality peroxide cured EPDM Insulation is mixed and formulated in-house for complete control of rubber characteristics. CONDUCTING SHIELD Precision molded peroxide cured conducting shield provides ground shield continuity. CABLE ADAPTER Molded cable adapter, sized to fit cable insulation diameters from (0.640 inches to 1.965 inches) 16.3 to 49.9 mm, provides stress relief for the terminated cable. COMPRESSION CONNECTOR Aluminum/Copper compression connector is sized to ensure a cool running connector with maximum current transfer. DRAIN WIRE TABS Drain wire tabs provide a convenient point to connect drain wire to ensure grounding of the connector shield. ORDERING INFORMATION ___ 36 - FDT STEP 1 STEP 1 ___ Selection of 400A/630A T-BODY STEP 2 _ STEP 2 www.chardongroup.com ___ STEP 3 STEP 4 _ STEP 4 _ Selection of Compression Connector Material _ Selection of Cable Insulation Dimension ORDERING EXAMPLE: For a CHARDON 36kV 400A T-Body with cable insulation outer dimension of 38.0mm and a conductor size of 185mm²â€…with copper compression connector, the part number would be as follows: 36-FDT400H185C www.chardongroup.com STEP 3 ___ Selection of Conductor Size Conductor Code Conductor Size (mm²) 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300 400 500 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300 400 500 Chardon Taiwan Corporation No. 37 Min-Chie Road Tung Lo Industrial Park Miao Li, Taiwan 366 Phone: 886-3-798-4385 Fax: 886-3-798-4770 Shanghai Chardon Electric, Ltd. No. 9, Lane 55, Fenggong Road Malu, Jiading Shanghai, China Phone: 86-21-3910-5900 Fax: 86-21-3910-5916 Den Mar Utility Products, Inc. 1032 Lido Court Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33326 USA Phone: 1-954-384-6217 Fax: 1-866-812-9344 Chardon Korea 203-24 Goji-ri 191-28Gajang-ro Jeongnam myeonHwaseong-si 445-962 Gyeonggi-do, Korea Phone: 82-10-8928-9074 Fax: 82-2-6322-2727