11kV 3 Core Copper Tape Screen Branch Cold Shrink Cable Joints – 3M QS2000B 92-BV6210-1/C

Cold Shrink Three Core Branch Joint

92-BV6210-1/C with Mechanical Connectors

Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors for the 3M Electrical range of Cold Shrink cable joints suitable for jointing, connecting and splicing 11kV cables.

Cold Shrink joints do not require “hot-working” techniques associated with heat shrink cable joints – specified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres including hazardous area locations with flammable gas environments in the onshore and offshore oil, gas and petrochemical industries.

For the connection of MV HV cables in electrical equipment such as substation switchgear and transformers a complete range of 11kV/33kV Cold Shrink terminations are available for single and 3 core medium/high voltage cables.

3M QS2000B 92-BV6210-1/C Premium Cold Shrink Joints are designed for Branch cable jointing up to 12kV Umax voltage class – three core polymeric power cable systems with copper tape screen & armour according to HD 620 (IEC 60502).

11kV Cold Shrink Cable Joints are able to ensure quick, easy and safe installation of the QS2000B Splice Body due to 3M’s Cold Shrink technology and do not require special tools – by unwinding the plastic support core in a counter clockwise direction the 3M cable joint body can be installed.

3M 11kV cable joints are easily identifiable and are marked with the supplier name, cable cross section ranges, voltage class and cable type. These cold shrink joints have a shelf life of up to 3 years from the manufacturing date when stored between -40ºC and +50ºC.

11kV 3 Core Copper Tape Screen Branch Cold Shrink Cable Joints – Features

3M QS2000B 92-BV6210-1/C

The versatile design of the prefabricated one-piece cold shrink splice body allows installation on a wide range of cable sizes and types and a fast and easy installation at temperatures ranging from – 20°C to + 50°C
No heat or flame is needed during splice body installation
The included mechanical connector provides a quick and easy connection, without any special tooling
Solderless earth connection by means of Copper Stocking and Constant Force springs
No special tools needed during splice installation
Scotchcast resin packs provide options to install in zones 1 & 2 hazardous areas as well as standard buried applications

3M QS2000B COLD SHRINK SERIES – KIT CONTENTS

3M 92-BV6210-1/C Branch Joint includes the Cold Shrink QS2000B silicone splice body with:

Integrated stress control device
Conductive electrode
Silicone elastomer insulation
Outer semi-conductive layer
Copper screen sleeve
Constant Force springs for metallic screen and armour connection
Mould shell
Mechanical connector

3M Cold Shrink joints should only ever be installed by Competent 11kV Jointers using the correct cable jointers tools.

1. Cold shrink tubes are positioned onto the 11kV power cable to provide outer sheath protection and re-jacketing of the 11kV cable sheath

2. The cable conductors are jointed using either 11kV crimp connectors or mechanical shearbolt type, such as Pfisterer Sicon

3. The 11kV cold shrink joint body with integrated stress control provides a high voltage cable joint for 11kV XLPE/EPR cables

4. Once the HV Jointer has installed the cold shrink protection tube the 11kV cable joint is completed and can be energised immediately

11kV Joints

Watch the following 3M installation video which provides full instruction for using 3M QS2000B cold shrink joints to joint 11kV cables.

3M QS2000B 92-BV6210-1/C – Application Range

3M 11kV Cable Joint Part Reference	Diameter over Primary Insulation (mm)	Cross Section (sqmm) 6.6/11(12) kV & 12/20(24) kV	Resin Pack Recommendation
92-BV6210-1/C	22.3 – 33.2	95-300	3M Scotchcast Resin 1402FR – Quantity 6 packs

The Simple Application Of A 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joint 11kV


1. Park the 3M Cold Shrink cable joint body onto the prepared cable, connect the cores and clean thoroughly using cable cleaning wipes.	2. Thoroughly grease the connected cable in preparation for the cable joint body.	3. Once in position, begin to remove the inner coil from the cold shrink joint body.	4. For extra peace of mind, take advantage of the fact that the cable joint body position is easily checked.

5. Place the earth stocking over the joint body. Ground and secure with 3M Constant Force Springs.	6. Insulate the constant force springs with Scotch 23 Rubber Splicing Tape and then overlay with Scotch Rubber Mastic Tape 2228.	7. Position the pre-parked 3M Cold Shrink Outer Protection Tube over the stocking and begin to remove the inner supporting core.	8. Continue to remove the inner core until the outer cold shrink tube is fully shrink, completing the cable joint.

CABLE JOINT PERFORMANCE TESTS

The 3M QS2000B Cold Shrink Single Core Inline/Straight Cable Joint Series meets and exceeds the requirements of the European standard CENELEC HD 629.1. Test Report: 3M Italia S.p.A. Report No. I0594-0E dated December 14, 2007.

INSTALLATION

The 3M Cold Shrink technology ensures quick, easy and safe installation of the QS2000B Splice Joint Body and outer protection tubes by pulling and unwinding the plastic support core in counter clockwise direction. The use of special tools is not necessary. Detailed instructions for installing the 3M QS2000E Series Inline Joints are included in each Cold Shrink joint kit.

3M PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

The 3M 11kV Cold Shrink Cable Joint kit is marked with supplier name, cable cross section ranges, voltage classes and cable type, storage conditions and manufacturing codes for product traceability.

COLD SHRINK STORAGE CONDITIONS

The shelf life of the 3M QS2000B Series Inline Cold Shrink Joints is specified as 3 years.
Temperature: -40°C to +50°C (short term peaks at 60°C max.).

Also: 3M Cold Shrink Cable Terminations for medium and high voltage 11kV 33kV 66kV cable terminating.

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