Ausgrid

Network Standard
Document No : NW000-S0087
Amendment No : 5
NETWORK Approved By : Head of AR&P
Approval Date : 04/12/2020
Minor amendments approved on 21/10/2021
NW000-S0087 NS127 LOW VOLTAGE CABLE JOINTS AND TERMINATIONS
NW000-S0087 UNCONTROLLED IF PRINTED Page 1 of 149

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NS127 Low Voltage Cable Joints and Terminations Amendment No 5
ISSUE
For issue to all Ausgrid and Accredited Service Providers’ staff involved with the making of cable joints and terminations on low
voltage cables, and is for reference by field, technical and engineering staff.
Ausgrid maintains a copy of this and other Network Standards together with updates and amendments on www.ausgrid.com.au.
Where this Standard is issued as a controlled document replacing an earlier edition, remove and destroy the superseded document.
DISCLAIMER
As Ausgrid’s Standards are subject to ongoing review, the information contained in this document may be amended by Ausgrid at any
time. It is possible that conflict may exist between Standard documents. In this event, the most recent Standard shall prevail.
This document has been developed using information available from field and other sources and is suitable for most situations
encountered in Ausgrid. Particular conditions, projects or localities may require special or different practices. It is the responsibility of the
local manager, supervisor, assured quality contractor, accredited service provider and the individuals involved to make sure that a safe
system of work is employed and that statutory requirements are met.
Ausgrid disclaims any and all liability to any person or persons for anything done or not done, as a result of this Standard.
All design work, and the associated supply of materials and equipment, must be undertaken in accordance with and consideration of
relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, latest revision of Ausgrid’s Network Standards and specifications and Australian
Standards. Designs submitted shall be declared as fit for purpose. Where the designer wishes to include a variation to a Network Standard
or an alternative material or equipment to that currently approved the designer must obtain authorisation from the Network Standard
owner before incorporating the variation to a Network Standard or alternative material into a design. All designers including external
designers authorised as Accredited Service Providers will seek approval through the approved process as outlined in NS181 Approval
of Materials and Equipment and Network Standard Variations. Seeking approval will ensure Network Standards are appropriately updated
and that a consistent interpretation of the legislative framework is employed.
Notes: 1. Compliance with this Network Standard does not automatically satisfy the requirements of a Designer Safety Report. The
designer must comply with the provisions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW - Part 6.2 Duties of designer of structure
and person who commissions construction work) which requires the designer to provide a written safety report to the person who
commissioned the design. This report must be provided to Ausgrid in all instances, including where the design was commissioned by or
on behalf of a person who proposes to connect premises to Ausgrid’s network, and will form part of the Designer Safety Report which
must also be presented to Ausgrid. Further information is provided in Network Standard (NS) 212 Integrated Support Requirements for
Ausgrid Network Assets.
2. Where the procedural requirements of this document conflict with contestable project procedures, the contestable project procedures
shall take precedent for the whole project or part thereof which is classified as contestable. Any external contact with Ausgrid for
contestable works projects is to be made via the Ausgrid officer responsible for facilitating the contestable project. The Contestable
Ausgrid officer will liaise with Ausgrid internal departments and specialists as necessary to fulfil the requirements of this Standard. All
other technical aspects of this document which are not procedural in nature shall apply to contestable works projects.
INTERPRETATION
In the event that any user of this Standard considers that any of its provisions is uncertain, ambiguous or otherwise in need of
interpretation, the user should request Ausgrid to clarify the provision. Ausgrid’s interpretation shall then apply as though it was included
in the Standard, and is final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into with any person disputing the meaning of the provision
published in the Standard or the accuracy of Ausgrid’s interpretation.
KEYPOINTS
This Standard has a summary of content labelled “KEYPOINTS FOR THIS STANDARD”. The inclusion or omission of items in this
summary does not signify any specific importance or criticality to the items described. It is meant to simply provide the reader with a quick
assessment of some of the major issues addressed by the Standard. To fully appreciate the content and the requirements of the Standard
it must be read in its entirety.
AMENDMENTS TO THIS STANDARD

Where there are changes to this Standard from the previously approved version, any previous shading is removed and the newly affected
paragraphs are shaded with a grey background. Where the document changes exceed 25% of the document content, any grey
background in the document is to be removed and the following words should be shown below the title block on the right hand side of
the page in bold and italic, for example, Supersedes – document details (for example, “Supersedes Document Type (Category) Document
No. Amendment No.”).

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KEY POINTS OF THIS STANDARD
Standard Joints and Testing, Quality of Work and

Scope and Risks Addressed General/Safety Requirements Stores/Materials
Terminations
This Network Standard specifies General requirements include: A large number of standard joints and Some additional requirements include;
Ausgrid's construction requirements for  Use only approved materials terminations are detailed and in general
Low Voltage (LV) cable joints,  Limits on number of UGOHS on a pole include:  Testing of joints after installation in
terminations, and LV Underground to  Mechanical protection of UGOHs accordance with NS161
Overhead (UGOH) Connections. The  Other UGOH requirements  LV cable joints of several generic  All materials to be new and may be
following scope applies and risks  Stripping dimensions and heatshrink types, eg straight through, lay on tees, purchased through Ausgrid stores
addressed include: technology etc.
 Lubrication of stainless steel bolts and  UGOH construction details
 Only approved and currently in use set-screws  Service and distribution pillar details
construction standards are  Visually impaired persons  Kiosk terminations
documented  Disconnection link boxes
 Due to changes in practice and Safety requirements include:  Pot end details
mergers of earlier organisations there  Lead exposure
may be existing non-compliant  Asbestos
construction within Ausgrid’s supply
network.
 All equipment and materials used to be
free of asbestos and asbestos related
materials.
 Any variation from this standard must
be approved by Ausgrid prior to being
implemented.
Where to for more information? Where to for more information? Where to for more information?
Section 3, 4 Section 5 - 45 Section 46, 47
Where to for more information? Tools and Forms Tools and Forms Tools and Forms
Section 1, 2 None Annexures A and B None

Network Standard
NS127
Low Voltage Cable Joints and Terminations
Contents
PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................. 7
SCOPE ................................................................................................................................................... 7
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 Approved products ..................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Total number of Service UGOH connections on an Ausgrid pole .............................................. 7
3.3 Mechanical Protection of UGOHs .............................................................................................. 7
Customer (underground service) UGOHs ...................................................................... 7
LV Network UGOHs ........................................................................................................ 8
Existing LV UGOH covers .............................................................................................. 8
Cable Connection Bond for Metallic Covers ................................................................... 8
UGOHs on Ausgrid poles ............................................................................................. 10
Sub-transmission poles and UGOHs ............................................................................ 10
3.4 UGOHs on air break switch (ABS) poles .................................................................................. 11
3.5 UGOHs on substation poles (PTs) ........................................................................................... 11
3.6 Service UGOHs in excess of 200 amps ................................................................................... 11
3.7 Phase and neutral/earth connectors ........................................................................................ 11
3.8 Stripping dimensions ................................................................................................................ 11
3.9 Other requirements ................................................................................................................... 11
3.10 Lubrication of stainless steel bolts and set-screws .................................................................. 12
3.11 Consideration of Visually Impaired Persons............................................................................. 12
Location of Pillars ......................................................................................................... 12
Short Turret Pillars ........................................................................................................ 12
Contrast against Surrounding Surfaces ........................................................................ 12
Determining Luminance Contrast ................................................................................. 13
3.12 Field recording of network assets ............................................................................................. 13
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Lead exposure .......................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Asbestos ................................................................................................................................... 14
CONSTRUCTION OF UGOH SERVICE CABLE CONNECTIONS (LV1-14) ...................................... 15
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, BARE OH MAINS TO 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC, 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR
240 CU4 XQ Z CABLES (LV 1-43) ..................................................................................................... 19
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, SINGLE CIRCUIT OF LV ABC TO 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300 AL4 XQ
Z/SAC CABLES (LV1-70).................................................................................................................... 22
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, DOUBLE CIRCUIT OF LVABC TO 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300 AL4
XQ Z/SAC CABLES (LV1-44) ............................................................................................................. 25
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, SINGLE CIRCUIT OF LVABC TO 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300 AL4 XQ
Z/SAC CABLES WITH FUSE SWITCH DISCONNECTOR (LV1-71) ................................................. 28
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, DOUBLE CIRCUIT OF LVABC TO 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300 AL4
XQ Z/SAC CABLES WITH FUSE SWITCH DISCONNECTOR (LV1-46) ........................................... 31
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, BARE OH MAINS TO 240AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300AL4 XQ Z/SAC
CABLES WITH FUSE SWITCH DISCONNECTOR (LV1-5)............................................................... 34

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, OVERHEAD BARE CONDUCTORS TO SINGLE CORE CABLES

(LV1-3)................................................................................................................................................. 38
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, SINGLE CIRCUIT OF LVABC TO SINGLE CORE CABLES (LV1-72) .... 40
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, DOUBLE CIRCUIT OF LVABC TO SINGLE CORE CABLES (LV1-47) ... 42
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, SINGLE CIRCUIT OF LVABC TO SINGLE CORE CABLES WITH
FUSE SWITCH DISCONNECTOR (LV1-73) ...................................................................................... 44
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, DOUBLE CIRCUIT OF LVABC TO SINGLE CORE CABLES WITH
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, BARE OH MAINS TO SINGLE CORE CABLES WITH FUSE SWITCH
DISCONNECTOR (LV1-6) .................................................................................................................. 48
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, DOUBLE CIRCUIT OF LV ABC TO 240 CU4 XQ Z CABLES WITH
UGOH CONSTRUCTION, DOUBLE CIRCUIT BARE OH MAINS TO 240 CU4 XQ Z CABLES
WITH FUSE SWITCH DISCONNECTOR (LV1-7) .............................................................................. 54
DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (TWO-WAY) 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES (CMPBL2EA) ........................... 58
DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (THREE-WAY) 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES (CMPBL3EA) ....................... 62
DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (TWO-WAY OR THREE-WAY) 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC & 300 AL4 XQ
Z/SAC CABLES (LV1-82).................................................................................................................... 66
DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (SOLID CONNECTION - LUGGED) (LV1-81) ............................................. 71
SINGLE LINK DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (LV1-37) ................................................................................ 76
DOUBLE LINK DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (LV1-60) .............................................................................. 80
UNDERGROUND SLCP WITHOUT CONTACTOR (LV1-91) ............................................................. 84
INDOOR TERMINATIONS (LV1-41) .................................................................................................... 88
27.1 Single circuit 400 amp SAIF board distributor strips ................................................................ 92
General arrangement and description .......................................................................... 92
Installation of cable termination boots on single circuit 400 amp distributor strips ...... 93
27.2 Double circuit 800 amp SAIF board distributor strips ............................................................... 97
General arrangement and description .......................................................................... 97
Installation of cable termination boots on double circuit 800 amp distributor strips ..... 98
POT END (LIVE END SEAL) FOR DISTRIBUTION CABLES (LV1-50) ............................................ 103
28.1 Cables..................................................................................................................................... 103
28.2 Using pot ends ........................................................................................................................ 103
28.3 Approved pot end kits ............................................................................................................. 103
28.4 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 104
STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINTS FOR 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES (LV2-
35) ..................................................................................................................................................... 105
29.1 Cold Pour Resin Joint Kits (only for solid sector aluminium cables) ...................................... 105
29.2 Heatshrink straight through joint kit ........................................................................................ 106
29.3 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 106
STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINTS FOR 240 CU4 XQ Z TO 240 CU4 XQ Z, 240 AL4 XQ Z, 240 AL4
XQ Z/SAC OR 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES (LV2-34) .................................................................... 107
30.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 107
FOUR-TO-ONE HEATSHRINK JOINT 240 OR 300 FOUR CORE CABLES TO 4X185CU1XQZ
OR 4X300AL1XQZ CABLES (LV2-36) ............................................................................................. 108
STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT FOR SINGLE CORE CABLES (LV2-24) ......................................... 109

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32.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 110

STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT AL4 XQ Z/SAC TO AL3 XQ CU(NW) Z/SAC CABLE (LV2-37) ....... 111
33.1 Cold pour resin joint kits ......................................................................................................... 111
33.2 Heatshrink straight through joint kits ...................................................................................... 112
MULTICORE TRANSITION JOINT FOR PILC CABLES (LV2-41) .................................................... 113
34.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 114
MULTICORE TRANSITION JOINT FOR CONSAC CABLES AL4 XQ Z/SAC TO AL3 PAL(N) Z
CABLE (LV2-38) ................................................................................................................................ 115
STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT 240AL4 XQ Z/SAC TO 194MM²-323MM² AL4 Z AL Z/SAC
CABLES (LV2-39) ............................................................................................................................. 117
FOUR-TO-ONE STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT 194MM²-323MM² AL4 Z AL Z/SAC TO 185CU1
XQ Z CABLES (LV2-40) .................................................................................................................... 118
37.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 118
FOUR-TO-ONE TRANSITION JOINTS FOR CONSAC CABLES (LV2-42) ...................................... 119
38.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 119
FOUR-TO-ONE TRANSITION JOINTS FOR PILC CABLES (LV2-43) ............................................. 120
39.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 120
LAY-ON TEE JOINT AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES (LV3-40) ................................................................... 121
LAY-ON TEE JOINT AL4 XQ Z/SAC TO AL3 XQ CU(NW) Z/SAC CABLE (LV3-41) ....................... 122
LAY-ON TEE JOINT AL3 XQ CU(NW) Z/SAC TO AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLE (LV3-43) ....................... 123
DISCONNECTION LINK BOX (FOUR-WAY) FOR SINGLE CORE CABLES (LV5-9)...................... 124
STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT SERVICE CABLES (LV2-45) ........................................................... 128
44.1 Joints ...................................................................................................................................... 128
44.2 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 128
POT END (LIVE END SEAL) FOR SERVICE & STREETLIGHT CABLES (LV1-55) ........................ 129
45.1 Cables..................................................................................................................................... 129
45.2 Using pot ends ........................................................................................................................ 129
45.3 Approved pot end kits ............................................................................................................. 129
45.4 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 130
TESTING CABLE JOINTS AFTER INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 130
STORES AND MATERIALS .............................................................................................................. 130
AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................ 130
RELATED DOCUMENTS................................................................................................................... 131
49.1 Ausgrid documents ................................................................................................................. 131
49.2 Other standards and documents ............................................................................................ 131
49.3 Acts and regulations ............................................................................................................... 132
DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 132
RECORDKEEPING ............................................................................................................................ 134
DOCUMENT CONTROL .................................................................................................................... 134
ANNEXURE A - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION – LV 4-CORE STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINTS 240AL4
XQ Z/SAC CABLE ............................................................................................................................. 135
ANNEXURE B - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION – LV 4 TO 1 STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT 185CU1 XQ
Z CABLES ......................................................................................................................................... 142

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PURPOSE
This Network Standard specifies Ausgrid's construction requirements for Low Voltage (LV) cable
joints, terminations and LV Underground to Overhead (UGOH) Connections.
SCOPE
Although there are many types of LV joints, terminations, and UGOH connections on Ausgrid's
reticulation system, only the approved construction standards currently in use are detailed in this
document. Construction details for joints, terminations, and UGOH connections which are not
covered in this standard should be sought from Ausgrid as required.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Approved products
The specifications contained in this standard provide Ausgrid’s stockcode numbers for all approved
components. Alternative components must not be used unless specifically approved by Ausgrid.
Refer to Clause 47.0 Stores and Materials.
3.2 Total number of Service UGOH connections on an Ausgrid pole

Refer to the Service and Installation Rules of NSW (Clause 2.10.4) for details of the maximum
number of underground to overhead services that can be attached to an Ausgrid pole, provided the
placement requirements of Clause 3.3.5 of this Network Standard are met.
3.3 Mechanical Protection of UGOHs

Customer (underground service) UGOHs
Refer to Section 2 of the Service and Installation Rules of NSW. The required mechanical
protection of Customer UGOH cables between 2500mm above groundline and 300mm below
groundline should be tubular or ‘U’ section construction with no side flanges (side securing tabs are
permitted) to minimise the surface area of the pole that is covered and help prevent unauthorised
climbing.
The following non-metallic UGOH cover is approved for use as mechanical protection of Customer
LV UGOH cables:
Ausgrid Stockcode Description
184570 KIT, UGOH COVER, NON-METALLIC, 60MM SUITABLE FOR

COVERING SERVICE & STREETLIGHT CABLE UP TO 35MM
OVERALL DIAMETER.
If the mechanical protection used on Customer LV UGOH cables is metallic, the metallic protection
cover shall be made of galvanised steel and shall be bonded to the neutral of the LV overhead
mains as illustrated in Figure 3.1, in accordance with Network Standard NS116.
Mechanical protection shall be of non-metallic material for Customer LV UGOH cables installed on
poles supporting an earth down lead that is part of a HV earthing system.
Mechanical protection between 2000mm below the lowest set of overhead conductors and the top
of the pole must be of non-metallic (non-conductive) material.

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Figure 3.1 – Metallic UGOH Cover Bonded to Neutral
LV Network UGOHs
The required mechanical protection of LV Network UGOH cables between 3000mm above
groundline and 300mm below groundline should be of ‘U’ section construction with no side flanges
(side securing tabs are permitted) to minimise the surface area of the pole that is covered and help
prevent unauthorised climbing.
The following non-metallic UGOH cover is approved for use as mechanical protection of LV
Network UGOH cables:
Ausgrid Stockcode Description
184571 KIT, UGOH COVER, NON-METALLIC, 90MM SUITABLE FOR

COVERING LV DISTRIBUTOR CABLE UP TO 60MM OVERALL
DIAMETER.
If the mechanical protection used on LV Network UGOH cables is metallic, the metallic protection
cover shall be made of galvanised steel and shall be bonded to the neutral of the LV overhead
mains as illustrated in Figure 3.1, in accordance with Network Standard NS116.
Mechanical protection shall be of non-metallic material for LV Network UGOH cables installed on
poles supporting an earth down lead that is part of a HV earthing system.
Mechanical protection between 2000mm below the lowest set of overhead conductors and the top
of the pole must be of non-metallic (non-conductive) material.
Existing LV UGOH covers

If a metallic LV UGOH cable cover needs to be replaced and a non-metallic LV UGOH cable cover
is used, any existing bonding between the metallic LV UGOH cable cover to the O/H LV neutral
shall be removed. If this requires removal of an Insulation Piercing Connector (IPC) from the LV
ABC mains, the residual holes must be carefully sealed with vinyl-backed mastic tape (Ausgrid
Stockcode 69807) to restore the insulation and prevent moisture ingress.
Cable Connection Bond for Metallic Covers

If a metallic LV UGOH cable cover is used, the metallic cable cover shall be bonded to the neutral
of either the bare overhead mains or LV ABC. The figure below shows the detail of the connection
at the metallic cable cover.

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Figure 3.2 – Neutral Connection Bond to the Metallic Cover
If the metallic UGOH cover has a drilled hole in the cover (approximately 50mm from top of the
cover) to fix the 70mm² lug (stockcode H95851), using stainless steel M12 nut, spring washer, flat
washer and M12 x 20mm bolt, connect the neutral bond as shown above. Bolt head must be inside
the cover to avoid damage to the UGOH cable.
If there is no hole on the metallic cover, drill a hole of 13mm diameter 50mm from the top of the
cover and reapply cold galvanising paint (stockcode 176055). Then, connect the neutral bonding
cable as per above. Drilling of the hole shall be carried out before the UGOH cover is installed on
the pole to avoid any damages to the UGOH cable.
To drill a hole for the neutral bonding connection in an existing LV UGOH metallic cover installed
on a pole, the metallic cover shall be removed from the pole prior to drilling. This is to prevent any
damage to the LV UGOH cable.
It is recommended to install the neutral bond cable to the metallic cover before installing the cover
on the pole to avoid any damage to the UGOH cable.
A 70 mm² copper insulated cable (stockcode 60111) must be used to bond the LV UGOH cover to
the neutral. The following three tables shows the methods and Ausgrid stock codes which can be
used to connect the 70 mm² copper bonding cable to the OH neutral conductor. Each table shows
the different OH conductor type (LV ABC, bare aluminium and bare copper).
The 70mm² neutral bond cable (where no HV UGOH exists) must be separately saddled straight up
the pole using 12mm Galvanised double sided saddles (stockcode 176494) held in place using
self-drilling timber screws type 17 10G x 25mm (stockcode 184996) not more than 600mm apart.
Non-metallic mechanical protection (PVC Cover Strip stockcode 157552) should be placed within
2m below of the LV mains or streetlight wire.
Table 3.1 – Method to connect the bonding cable to LV ABC mains:
LV ABC 25 mm² 95 mm² 150 mm²
Connector See Note 1 below IPC IPC
Stock Code: 176580 Stock Code: 148387
Notes:
1. Insulation Piercing Connector (IPC) details: Sicame Australia Pty Ltd (Part No. TTD301XFA) or
Preformed Line Products Australia (Part No. D-K445).
2. Install two IPCs when connecting the bonding cable to LV ABC mains.

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3. Make sure that the PVC insulated bonding cable is new when connecting to the LV ABC mains
using IPCs. If it is old and hard, it may prevent the teeth of the IPC connector making a sound
electrical connection and cause the connection to fail.
Table 3.2 – Method to connect the bonding cable to bare aluminium mains:
Bare Aluminium 5.5 – 14 mm diameter 6.5 – 15.5 mm diameter
Connector Bimetallic PG Clamp Bimetallic PG Clamp
Stock Code: H88013 Stock Code: 176491
Table 3.3 – Method to connect the bonding cable to bare copper mains:
Bare Copper Up to 70mm² 70 - 95 mm² 95 - 185 mm²
Connector Split Bolt Natural Stock Split Bolt Natural Stock Split Bolt Natural Stock
Code: 61374 Code: 61358 Code: 59139
4. Install two Split bolts when connecting the bonding cable to bare copper mains.
5. Bare overhead mains must be cleaned by application of a scratch brush to remove oxide
components before any electrical connection is made.
UGOHs on Ausgrid poles

UGOHs on Ausgrid poles are to be placed so that the danger of vehicle impact is minimised.
Consideration must be given to both nearside traffic flow and any adjacent driveway traffic. Where
UGOHs are to be placed on concrete poles they are to be secured to the pole by stainless steel
bands. No holes are to be drilled in concrete poles.
UGOHs will be spaced at ground level so that there is 50mm clearance between the outside edge
of their mechanical protection and any adjacent UGOH (to enable easy installation and pole
inspection). UGOHs on wood poles must be grouped at ground level so that one side of the pole, in
its neutral axis, is free of any obstruction that may prevent the installation of any future steel splint.
This is to be achieved by keeping an area free of obstructions that is one third of the circumference
of the pole in size and by ensuring that the cable does not cross over onto the side of a wood pole
that is reserved for future pole splinting until they reach a height of 4m above ground level.
Road Road
Kerb Kerb
Minimise obstructions in this Area.
This Area to Existing UGOH This Area to
To enable future pole inspection. Pole Pole
be left free of be left free of
Neutral obstruction Neutral obstruction
axis for future axis for future
splinting of splinting of
pole. m pole.
50m
This Area to be
used for non ABS Restrict installation Customer UGOHs to be
separated by 50mm and to be Critical axis
wood poles. on ABS poles to this area (Direction of rated load)
Critical axis grouped to make use of the
(Direction of rated load) allotted area
Figure 3.3 – LV UGOH Location on Ausgrid Poles
Where no LV Network UGOH exists on the pole the first Customer UGOH will be placed on the
footpath side of the pole (or critical axis) in the allotted area. Where an LV Network UGOH exists
on a pole, the first Customer UGOH to be installed will be put adjacent to the LV network UGOH.
See the above figure.
All customers UGOHs on poles that include High Voltage construction, except ABS poles, are to be
connected on the non-climbing side of the pole.
Sub-transmission poles and UGOHs

Refer to Network Standard NS260 Sub-Transmission Feeder Earthing Design for details.

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3.4 UGOHs on air break switch (ABS) poles

Groundline placement of UGOHs on Air Break Switch (ABS) poles will be as indicated by the above
figure. However when above 4m from ground line the cable must transfer to the side of the pole
that is opposite the ABS down rod and handle arrangement (connection to the overhead mains
must be done on the side of the pole that is opposite the down rod).
3.5 UGOHs on substation poles (PTs)

Only Service UGOHs are to be installed on these poles, in accordance with Service and Installation
Rules of NSW (Clause 2.10.4) and must not exceed 70mm². They must be installed on the non-
climbing side of the pole (leaving the climbing side of the pole free for future splinting and
unrestricted climbing).
3.6 Service UGOHs in excess of 200 amps

Supplies to services greater than 200 amps will be via a distribution pillar installed in the footway,
where site conditions allow it, to facilitate future service connections. The installation of the pillar
and its connection to the network will be done at a cost to the customer that is equal to the
additional cost that the customer would have had to pay to extend the service up the pole. All
further underground services will be connected at the pillar.
3.7 Phase and neutral/earth connectors

The cable connectors specified in this standard are either of the compression type or the
mechanical type. Connectors must be installed strictly in accordance with their manufacturers’
installation instructions. Compression type connectors shall be installed using the correct dies, and
number and position of crimps. Mechanical connectors must be installed using the correct tools and
sequence of fastening.
Installed connectors shall maintain the load current carrying capacity of the jointed cores in the
case of phase conductors, and the earth fault current carrying capacity in the case of neutral/earth
conductors.
3.8 Stripping dimensions

Most joints and terminations specified in this standard utilise heatshrink technology for insulating
and moisture sealing. The specified stripping dimensions must be adhered to.
Heatshrink components must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to
ensure a safe and reliable electricity reticulation system.
3.9 Other requirements

The following general requirements must be satisfied when constructing low voltage joints and
terminations:
• All heatshrink components must be kept free of contamination during jointing.
• Cables and cable ends being worked on must be kept free of any damage or contamination
during the jointing process.
• Cables and cable cores must not be bent tighter than the manufacturers’ specified minimum
internal bending radii either during the jointing process or after they have been set in position.
Completed joints and the first 500 mm of each associated cable must be kept straight when set
in position.
• All components involved in joints and terminations (including cable components) which will
come into contact with either mastic tape or adhesive sealants must be thoroughly cleaned and
degreased prior to the application of these sealing agents. Cleaning must only be done using
lint-free cloth.
• Heatshrink tubing must be positioned correctly, and properly and evenly shrunk, free of voids
and must not be damaged due to overheating. Heatshrink components with adhesive sealant
coatings must provide effective sealing against moisture ingress when installed.

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• The specified overlapping distances between various heatshrink tubing and cable components
must always be adhered to.
• Where polyurethane resin is specified for filling joints, the polyurethane resin shall be used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Completed joints and terminations must be allowed to either cool down or set before they are
subjected to any mechanical load.
• The polyurethane resin in the completed joint must be allowed to set before applying
mechanical load to it or energising the joint. This is normally two hours.
• The three active cable cores shall be coloured red, white (or uncoloured) and blue. The neutral
core shall be coloured black.
• Ensure that all bolted connections are tight.
• The completed joint if direct buried, shall be surrounded in soft bedding material up to a depth
of 100 mm above the joint. The bedding material must comply with the requirements of NS130.
3.10 Lubrication of stainless steel bolts and set-screws

Before installation of each stainless steel bolt or set-screw, the thread shall be lubricated with
specially formulated anti-seize grease containing nickel which is available on Ausgrid stockcode
177212. Equivalent anti-seize grease containing nickel may be used but must first be submitted to
Ausgrid for approval. Care shall be exercised to prevent the anti-seize grease from contaminating
the interface of the electrical contact surfaces. Any excess of anti-seize grease shall be removed
using a clean dry cloth after the bolt or set-screw has been installed.
3.11 Consideration of Visually Impaired Persons

The following requirements are equally applicable for suburban residential, suburban commercial
and industrial locations.
Location of Pillars
Designers shall give consideration to visually impaired persons when determining the location of
pillars. Where possible, pillars shall be installed outside of pedestrian thoroughfares and within the
restrictions specified by NSW Streets Opening Coordination Council, “Guide to Codes and
Practices for Streets Opening”.
Short Turret Pillars

Pillars with short turrets (365mm total installed height out of ground including the base) shall not be
used in pedestrian thoroughfares. Short turrets may create a trip hazard for visually impaired
persons in pedestrian thoroughfares.
Contrast against Surrounding Surfaces

The turret and base must provide a strong luminance contrast against surrounding surfaces
(minimum 30%). Examples of surrounding surfaces are grassed, paved and concrete footways.
During the design phase the colour selection of the turret and base combination shall be
considered and discussed with the turret supplier to ensure the strong luminance contrast
requirement is met.
Where pillars that have been identified to be a trip hazard for visually impaired pedestrians at night,
a white reflective tape 50mm wide (Stockcode 56564) shall be installed 100mm from the top of the
turret. This white reflective tape shall cover the entire circumference of the turret and is to be cut
into four individual lengths to match the four sides of the turret such that it sits flat on the turret
surface.
Surface preparation for affixing the reflective tape is the same method as described in NS148 for
attaching asset numbers to HDPE plastic pillars. This process is necessary to ensure the reflective
tape sticks well to the pillar turret.

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Determining Luminance Contrast

AS1428.1-2009 - Design for access and mobility - General requirements for access - New building
work, Appendix Part B refers specifically to measurements of luminance contrast.
In addition, the following advice has been provided by Vision Australia:
Appendix E within AS1428.4.1 – 2009 gives you the precise, but complicated, method of measuring
luminance contrasts.
Other pragmatic but less accurate, ways include:
• Using a Lux Meter, or

• Matching the colours in question with the colours in the “Dulux Colour Specifier Atlas” and
comparing their Light Reflectance Value (LRV). This is to be found in the list at the end of the
Atlas.
Because these methods are not so precise, a higher figure (contrast) should be used. So, for
example, instead of 30% luminance contrast, a 40% luminance contrast is to be targeted.
A colorluminator device to allow an easy and precise method of measurement is available at
Pathfinder Systems Australia.
3.12 Field recording of network assets

Information regarding the construction, modification, repair, and/or retirement of Ausgrid’s network
assets must be recorded in accordance with NS100. These records must be submitted to the Data
Maintenance team in accordance with NS100.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Lead exposure
When working with lead during the cable jointing process, the persons performing the works must
comply with the controls in their SWMS and the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulation 2017
for working with lead and lead products. Ausgrid workers are to comply with the additional
requirements of the controls for lead in the Ausgrid WHS management system. Other workers must
comply with any additional controls within their WHS management system. For detailed guidance
on lead controls refer to WHS Regulation 2017 Part 7.2 Lead.
Any lead waste from the jointing process must be disposed of through a waste facility licenced to
receive Hazardous Waste. For additional guidance on managing hazardous waste refer to NS174C
Environmental Handbook for Construction and Maintenance.
4.2 Asbestos
Asbestos has been used within the Ausgrid network and the known locations of asbestos products
used in the underground network are listed in the GIS. For Ausgrid workers the asbestos
information in the GIS can be accessed via Network Viewer. For other workers the GIS information
is available via the Dial-Before-you-dig service. All other identified asbestos products are listed in
the Ausgrid Asbestos Register. Ausgrid workers can access the Asbestos Register from their
mobile devices or a copy of the site information can be downloaded from the register by their
supervisor. For other workers a copy of site information can be obtained from their Ausgrid point of
contact for the works.
The requirements for working with asbestos on the Ausgrid network are listed in NS211. Ausgrid
workers working with or in the vicinity of Asbestos must comply with the additional requirements for
working with asbestos in the Ausgrid WHS management system. Other workers must comply with
the controls in their SWMS and the NSW Code of Practice How to safely remove asbestos.
All materials and equipment used for construction of Ausgrid’s assets are to be free from Asbestos
and or Asbestos related products. Suppliers are expected to comply with the Work Health and
Safety Act 2011 (NSW) together with the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW) and
confirm in writing that all products supplied to Ausgrid contain no Asbestos related materials.

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CONSTRUCTION OF UGOH SERVICE CABLE CONNECTIONS

(LV1-14)
This specification provides the requirements for constructing underground-to-overhead (UGOH)
service cable connections. An individual UGOH must be erected for each service.
See Figure 5.2

for termination details
Figure 5.1 – General Arrangement

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Figure 5.2 – Cable Termination Details

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Table 5.1 – Common Components Independent of Cable/Conductor Type
Item Description Qty Stockcode

1 Wood pole 1 -
2 Non-metallic cable cover (note 4) 1 184570
6 Coach screw M10 x 100 3 50617
10 UV stabilised cable tie As required 179755
12 Coach screw M12 x 50 12 50476
Module A – For 16 CU4 XQ Z

Table 5.1A – Material List
3 Cable clamp (note 3) 3 180041
4 Flexible PVC conduit As required 176567
5 Tap-off connectors:
Bare aluminium overhead active conductors:
7/2.25 (25mm²) to 19/3.75 (210mm²) 3 175051
Bare aluminium overhead neutral conductor:
7/2.25 (25mm²) to 19/3.75 (210mm²) 1 (note 9) 182904
Bare copper overhead active conductors:
7/1.12 (7mm²) to 19/2.56 (100mm²) 3 H109694
Bare copper overhead neutral conductor:
7/1.12 (7mm²) to 19/2.56 (100mm²) 1 (note 9) 182905
7 Heatshrink termination kit 1 74104
8 Crimp link 4 90092
9 PVC-covered copper cable (note 5) As required 179762
11 Insulation piercing connectors (note 2):
150mm² LVABC active 3 143891
150mm² LVABC neutral 2 (note 9) 143891

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Module B – For 50 CU4 XQ Z

Table 5.1B – Material List
3 Cable clamp (note 3) 3 180042
4 Flexible PVC conduit As required 176569
5 Tap-off connectors:
Bare copper overhead active conductors:
7/1.12 (7mm²) to 19/2.56 (100mm²) 3 176580
Bare copper overhead neutral conductors:
7/1.12 (7mm²) to 19/2.56 (100mm²) 2 (note 9) 176580
8 Crimp link 4 57174
9 PVC-covered copper cable (note 5) As required H14594
11 Insulation piercing connectors (note 2):
Notes:
1. 300mm of the cable cover is to be installed below ground line.
2. Insulation piercing connectors shall either have a grease filled cap fitted to seal the service
cable core ends; or the end of the service cable shall be sealed with UV inhibited
heatshrink cap.
3. Cable saddles shall be fitted no more than 1000 mm apart.
4. Minimum height of cable cover is 2500mm above ground line.

Refer to Clause 3.3.1 of this Network Standard for additional requirements regarding
mechanical protection of UGOHs.
5. The PVC-covered copper cable shall have a core conductor in which all conductors shall
be circular stranded plain annealed copper complying with the requirements of AS1125,
and the insulation shall be black V-90, and shall be UV stabilised by the addition of a
minimum of 1% carbon black. The insulation thickness shall comply with the requirements
of Section 6 of AS/NZ 5000.1 and be marked V-90 UV.
6. All heatshrink components are packaged into a single kit. Refer to item 7 for details.
7. Service cables are to be of four core construction, as follows:
Table 5.2 – Materials List
Rating of Service Service Cable Stockcode

100 Amp 16 Cu 4 XQ Z 148668
200 Amp 50 Cu 4 XQ Z 149112
8. Single phase UGOH construction shall only be used for street lighting or special services
only (eg Telstra/Optus). Where single core cables are used, they must be installed in
flexible conduit for the entire length along the pole.
9. LV Network service neutral connections shall incorporate two bolt connectors.
10. All measurements are in millimetres (mm) unless marked otherwise.

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, BARE OH MAINS TO

240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC, 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 240 CU4 XQ Z
CABLES (LV 1-43)
This specification provides the construction requirements for connecting 240mm² or 300mm² four
core, solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC or
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC) to overhead bare conductors.
Note that for 240 CU4 XQ Z cable, this specification is only valid for Bare OH mains up to a single
circuit of 66mm² for copper or 111mm² for aluminium. For any higher rated configuration than this,
the Link Box method specified in LV1-7 must be used.
See Figure 6.2

for termination details

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Figure 6.2 – Cable Termination Details

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Table 6.1 – Material List

1 Wood pole 1 -
2 Non-metallic cable cover 1 184571
3 Cable clamp with nitrile rubber lining As required 177651
See Note 3
4 Flexible PVC conduit, 70 mm 1.5 metres 78329
5 Tee clamp:
Aluminium overhead conductors:
7/3.00 to 19/3.75 4 63263
Copper overhead conductors:
19/1.78 to 19/2.14 4 63297
19/2.14 to 19/2.52 4 63321
6 Compression lug for:
Tee Clamp (Stockcodes 63263 and 63321) 4 179481
Tee Clamp (Stockcode 63297) 4 179773
8 Flexible PVC conduit, 25 mm 4 x 100 mm 176567
lengths
10 Corrugated polyethylene conduit 2.5 metres 68858
11 M12 x 50 mm coach screw As required 50476
12 150mm² PVC-covered copper cable As required 61408
13 Compression link for:
240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC: Bi-Metallic Link 4 141804
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC: Bi-Metallic Link 4 186233
240 CU4 XQ Z: Copper Link 4 182365
14 Underground cable:
240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC underground cable - 141739
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC underground cable - 185413
240 CU4 XQ Z underground cable - H108589
Notes:
2. Bi-metallic tee clamps must be used if the overhead conductors are aluminium.
3. The underground cable must be clamped at intervals not exceeding 1500 mm.
4. Abrade the cable sheath to the dimensions shown on Figure 6.2.
5. All heatshrink components are packaged into a single kit. Refer to Item 9 for details.

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, SINGLE CIRCUIT OF LV ABC TO 240

AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES (LV1-70)
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC) to single circuit of either 4 x 95mm² or 4 x 150mm² low voltage aerial bundled
cables (LVABC).
This method of connection is used where the need to isolate the UGOH is limited, and for the
connection of low voltage services.
This UGOH arrangement is not designed for 400 amps refer to the Double Circuit designs of
LVABC for 400 amp ratings.
Refer to LV1-43 for general arrangement and stockcodes for items below the top cable clamp.
Figure 7.1 – General Arrangement (150mm² LVABC shown)

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Figure 7.2 – Detail B: Cable Terminations Details

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Item Description Stockcode

1 Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables:
95mm² LVABC 67959
150mm² LVABC 148080
2 Insulation piercing connector:
95mm² LVABC H19104
150mm² LVABC 176591
3 Pre-insulated bi-metallic compression lug:
95mm² LVABC 58743
150mm² LVABC 150441
4 M12 x 30 mm stainless steel bolt, nut 175911
2 flat washers, spring washer
5 Mastic-lined heatshrink sleeve, 4 x 250mm lengths 143776
6 240mm² bi-metallic compression lug 141770
300mm² bi-metallic compression lug 186234
7 Heatshrink termination kit 60079
9 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC underground cable 141739
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC underground cable 185413
10 Cable clamp with nitrile rubber lining 177651
11 M12 x 50 mm coach screw 50476
12 Flexible PVC conduit, 70 mm 78329
13 UV stabilised cable tie 59907
N/A Fibreglass tape (See Note 1) 69799
Notes:
1. Cover the bolted connection area with fibreglass tape to keep it free from any adhesives
flowing from item 5.
2. The heatshrink components required for the multicore cable termination are packaged as a
single kit. Refer to Item 7 for details.

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, DOUBLE CIRCUIT OF LVABC TO

240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES (LV1-44)
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC) to double circuit of either 4 x 95mm² or 4 x 150mm² low voltage aerial bundled
cables (LVABC).

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Figure 8.2 – Detail B: Cable Termination Details

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1 Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables:
95mm² LVABC 67959
150mm² LVABC 148080
95mm² LVABC H19104
150mm² LVABC 176591
95mm² LVABC 58743
150mm² LVABC 150441
4 Bolted connection: -
M12 x 35 mm stainless steel bolt 45021
M12 stainless steel nut 8987
2 x M12 stainless steel flat washers 49429
M12 stainless steel spring washer 143859
5 Heatshrink bolted connection kit 90324
Notes:
2. The heatshrink components required for the bolted connection are packaged as a single
kit. Refer to item 5 for details.
3. Position the base of the glove body level with the interface between the lug palm and the
lug barrel.
4. Position the end of the heatshrink sleeve level with the base of the glove fingers. Shrink
the sleeve down starting at the glove fingers and working towards the four core cable.
single kit. Refer to item 7 for details.

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, SINGLE CIRCUIT OF LVABC TO 240

AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES WITH FUSE
SWITCH DISCONNECTOR (LV1-71)
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC) to single circuit of either 4 x 95mm² or 4 x 150mm² low voltage aerial bundled
cables (LVABC) with enclosed fuse switch disconnector.

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Figure 9.2 – Detail C: Cable Termination Details

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1 Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables
95mm² LVABC 67959
150mm² LVABC 148080
95mm² LVABC H19104
150mm² LVABC 176591
95mm² LVABC 58743
150mm² LVABC 150441
5 Mastic-lined heatshrink sleeve, 250mm long 143776
12 M16 x 100 mm coach screw H40662
13 LV fuse switch disconnector 185818
15 150 mm² PVC-covered copper cable 61408
16 150 mm² tinned copper compression lug 179773
17 Mastic-lined heatshrink sleeve, 3 x 150 mm lengths 60186
18 Bi-metallic compression link 141804
Notes:
2. Refer to NS125 for the installation requirements of the fuse switch disconnector.
4. Abrade the cable sheath to the dimensions shown in General Arrangement and Figure 9.2
– Detail C: Cable Termination Details.

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240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES WITH
FUSE SWITCH DISCONNECTOR (LV1-46)
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC) to double circuit of either 4 x 95mm² or 4 x 150mm² low voltage aerial bundled
cables (LVABC) with enclosed fuse switch disconnector.

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Figure 10.2 – Detail C: Termination Details

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95mm² LVABC 67959
150mm² LVABC 148080
95mm² LVABC H19104
150mm² LVABC 176591
95mm² LVABC 58743
150mm² LVABC 150441
4 Bolted connection:
Notes:
lug barrel.
7. Abrade the cable sheath to the dimensions shown in General Arrangement and Figure
10.2 – Detail C: Termination Details.

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, BARE OH MAINS TO

240AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES WITH
FUSE SWITCH DISCONNECTOR (LV1-5)
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC) to bare overhead mains with enclosed fuse switch disconnector.
This method of construction is primarily used where there is a high likelihood that the Bare OH
mains will be upgraded to LV ABC. It is almost identical to LV1-46 except than it connects to Bare
OH mains rather than LV ABC and thus requires different Insulation Piercing Connectors

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1 95 LVABC 67959
2 Insulation piercing connector
7/3.00 to 19/3.75 73569
19/1.75 to 19/3.00 148387
3 95mm² pre-insulated bi-metallic compression lug 58743
Notes:
lug barrel.
5. Refer to NS 125 for the installation requirements of the fuse switch disconnector.

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6. The heatshrink components required for the multi-core cable termination are packaged as
a single kit. Refer to item 7 for details.
7. Abrade the cable sheath to the dimensions shown in Figures 11.1 and 11.2.
8. Cut the tails of ABC long enough to be transferred over to any 2x95LVABC that is later
installed on the pole.
9. If the Bare OH mains are a double circuit (for example, 8x66 HDCU) then connect one set
of ABC tails to each circuit. An additional bonding cable is not required. Refer to LV 1-7 for
a description of how to connect to the OH mains.
10. The enclosed fuse switch disconnector should be installed so that it is in the correct
position when the bare mains are replaced with LV ABC. The specified dimension of
550mm assumes that the lower circuit of 95ABC will be installed 250mm below the king
bolt of the cross-arm, which is then 300mm above the fuse switch disconnector, which is
the correct position as per LV 1-46.
11. A UV resistant cable tie should be used to mechanically connect the ABC tail to the Bare
Mains within 150mm of the IPC.

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, OVERHEAD BARE CONDUCTORS

TO SINGLE CORE CABLES (LV1-3)
This specification provides the construction requirements for connecting 4 x 185mm² stranded
copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed, single core cables (185 CU1 XQ Z) to overhead
bare conductors.

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Item Description Quantity Stockcode

1 Wood pole 1 -
2 Corrugated polyethylene conduit 2.5 metres 68858
3 Non-metallic cable cover 1 184571
4 Flexible PVC conduit, 70mm 1.5 metres 78329
5 Tee Clamp:
7/3.00 to 19/3.75 4 63263
19/1.78 to 19/2.14 4 63297
19/2.14 to 19/2.52 4 63321
6 185mm² underground cable compression lug 4 179482
7 Mastic-lined heatshrink sleeve 4 x 200 mm lengths 60186
9 Flexible PVC conduit, 25mm 4 x 100 mm lengths 176567
10 Cable clamp with nitrile rubber lining As required 177651
See Note 3
11 M12 x 50 mm coach screw As required 50476
12 185 CU1 XQ Z underground cable - 61432
Notes:
2. Bi-metallic tee clamps must be used if the overhead conductors are aluminium.
3. The underground cables must be clamped at intervals not exceeding 1500 mm.
4. Abrade the cable sheath and the cable insulation to the dimensions shown on Figure 12.1.
5. Pre-heat the compression lug before placing the heatshrink sleeve over the cable. Shrink
the sleeve starting from the cable end. Apply additional heat to the sleeve and the palm of
the lug until a bead of mastic appears around the top of the sleeve.

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, SINGLE CIRCUIT OF LVABC TO

SINGLE CORE CABLES (LV1-72)
copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed, single core cables (185 CU1 XQ Z) to single
circuit of either 4 x 95mm² or 4 x 150mm² low voltage aerial bundled cables (LVABC).
This UGOH arrangement is not designed for 400amps refer to the Double Circuit designs of
LVABC for 400amp ratings.

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95mm² LVABC 67959
150mm² LVABC 148080
95mm² LVABC H19104
150mm² LVABC 176591
95mm² LVABC 58743
150mm² LVABC 150441
6 185mm² compression lug 90183
7 Mastic-lined heatshrink sleeve, 60186
4 x 200 mm lengths
8 185 CU1 XQ Z underground cable 61432
Notes:

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SINGLE CORE CABLES (LV1-47)
copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed, single core cables (185 CU1 XQ Z) to double
circuit of either 4 x 95mm² or 4 x 150mm² low voltage aerial bundled cables (LVABC).

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95mm² LVABC 67959
150mm² LVABC 148080
95mm² LVABC H19104
150mm² LVABC 176591
95mm² LVABC 58743
150mm² LVABC 150441
4 x 200 mm lengths
Notes:
2. The heatshrink components required for the bolted connection are packaged as a single kit.
Refer to item 5 for details.
3. Position the base of the glove body level with the interface between the lug palm and the lug
barrel.
4. Position the end of the heatshrink sleeve level with the base of the glove fingers. Shrink the
sleeve down starting at the glove fingers and working towards the single core cable.

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, SINGLE CIRCUIT OF LVABC TO

SINGLE CORE CABLES WITH FUSE SWITCH
DISCONNECTOR (LV1-73)
copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed, single core cables (185 CU1 XQ Z) to single
circuit of either 4 x 95mm² or 4 x 150mm² low voltage aerial bundled cables (LVABC) with enclosed
fuse switch disconnector.

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95mm² LVABC 67959
150mm² LVABC 148080
95mm² LVABC H19104
150mm² LVABC 176591
95mm² LVABC 58743
150mm² LVABC 150441
4 x 200 mm lengths
13 M16 x 100mm coach screw H40662
Notes:

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SINGLE CORE CABLES WITH FUSE SWITCH
copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed, single core cables (185 CU1 XQ Z) to double

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95mm² LVABC 67959
150mm² LVABC 148080
95mm² LVABC H19104
150mm² LVABC 176591
95mm² LVABC 58743
150mm² LVABC 150441
4 x 200 mm lengths
Notes:
2. The heatshrink components required for the bolted connection are packaged as a single kit.
Refer to item 5 for details.
3. Position the base of the glove body level with the interface between the lug palm and the lug
barrel.
5. Position the end of the heatshrink sleeve level with the base of the glove fingers. Shrink the
sleeve down starting at the glove fingers and working towards the single core cable.

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, BARE OH MAINS TO SINGLE CORE

CABLES WITH FUSE SWITCH DISCONNECTOR (LV1-6)
copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed, single core cables (185 CU1 XQ Z) to bare
overhead mains with enclosed fuse switch disconnector.
mains will be upgraded to LV ABC. It is almost identical to LV1-48 other than it connects to Bare
OH mains rather than LV ABC and thus requires different Insulation Piercing Connectors.

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1 95 LVABC 67959
7/3.00 to 19/3.75 73569
19/1.75 to 19/3.00 148387
4 x 200 mm lengths
Notes:
lug barrel.
the sleeve down starting at the glove fingers and working towards the single core cable.
8. If the Bare OH mains are a double circuit (for example, 8x66 HDCU) then connect one set
of ABC tails to each circuit. An additional bonding cable is not required. Refer to LV 1-7 for
a description of how to connect to the OH mains.

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, DOUBLE CIRCUIT OF LV ABC TO

240 CU4 XQ Z CABLES WITH FUSE SWITCH
This specification provides the construction requirements for connecting 240mm² four core,
stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240 CU4 XQ Z) to double

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Figure 18.2 – Detail C - Cable Termination Details

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95mm² LVABC 67959
150mm² LVABC 148080
95mm² LVABC H19104
150mm² LVABC 176591
95mm² LVABC 58743
150mm² LVABC 150441
6 240mm² long barrel copper compression lug See Note 7
7 4-way mastic-lined glove 78527
8 240 CU4 XQ Z underground cable H108589
14 Medium-walled mastic-lined heatshrink tube, 4 x 1200 mm 143776
Notes:
lug barrel.
7. Buy in from TE Connectivity Part No H16036 or from Legend Power Systems Part No
CAL240LB-12.
8. The conductor of the 240 CU4 XQ Z cables must be rounded with rounding dies (S/C
182051) before being inserted into the crimp lug.

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, DOUBLE CIRCUIT BARE OH MAINS

TO 240 CU4 XQ Z CABLES WITH FUSE SWITCH
This specification provides the construction requirements for connecting 240mm² four core,
stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240 CU4 XQ Z) to a double
circuit of bare overhead mains with enclosed fuse switch disconnector.
mains will be upgraded to LV ABC. It is almost identical to LV1-49 other than it connects to Bare
OH mains rather than LV ABC and thus requires different Insulation Piercing Connectors

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1 95 LVABC 67959
7/3.00 to 19/3.75 73569
19/1.75 to 19/3.00 148387
6 240mm² long barrel copper compression lug See Note 11
7 4-way mastic-lined glove 78527
8 240 CU4 XQ Z underground cable H108589
14 Medium-walled mastic-lined heatshrink tube, 4 x 1200 mm 143776
Notes:
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8. If the Bare OH mains are a single circuit (for example, 4x98 HDCU) then connect both set
of ABC tails to the circuit. Refer to LV 1-5 for a description of how to connect to the OH
mains.
11. Buy in from TE Connectivity Part No H16036 or from Legend Power Systems Part No
CAL240LB-12.

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DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (TWO-WAY) 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC

CABLES (CMPBL2EA)
This specification provides the requirements for construction of a Distribution Pillar with two
distributors using Legend Power Systems URD pillar system for 240mm² four core, solid aluminium
conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC).
Note: The arrangement above is shown with the front half of the lug cover removed to show
internal details. Service cables must be installed with lug cover fully assembled. See
Figure 20.4 for a fully assembled arrangement.

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Item Description Material Stockcode
1 Distributor cable 240 AL4 XQ 141739
Z/SAC
2 Service cable 16 CU4 XQ Z 148668
50 CU4 XQ Z 149112
3 Pillar base Polyethylene 90993
4 Turret (large) Polyethylene 6668
5 Two-way mechanical connector (bi-form) CMPBL2EA 185411
6 Lug cover CMPBL2EA 185411
Notes:
1. Ausgrid will not provide any training for the installation of the Legend Power Systems URD
pillars. Please refer to Business Development Manager at Legend Power Systems if training is
required.
2. Refer to NS130 for the installation requirements of the pillar base.
3. The pillar base is backfilled with sand and has a 40mm deep sand/cement mix (20:1)
4. PVC sheaths of all cables must be terminated 25mm above the surface of the sand/cement
mix.
5. Refer to Figure 20.3 for service conduit stub details (if applicable).
6. The top of the pillar base is to be a minimum of 50 mm above the ground level.
7. The cable cores should be cut at a height of 390mm from the top of the pillar base.
8. If it is necessary to remove and reinstall the lug once it is installed; a new lug shall be used.
The conductor shall be cut below the indentations and stripped to the required length.
9. The cables shall be centred within the pillar once they are connected.
Figure 20.2 – Lug Cover Layout

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Notes (cont.):
10. The lug covers shall be arranged so that a minimum of 25mm clearance is maintained between
any part of the lug cover and inner edge of the pillar base (Refer to Figure 20.2) allowing the
turret to be fitted clear of the lug covers.
11. Fit the turret over the connections and ensure it sits in its correct position with the securing
holes aligned without applying any force to the turret. Reposition the cables if necessary.
CAUTION
Incorrect installation of the turret (ie using the securing bolts to force
it into position) will lead to premature failure.
Figure 20.3 – Conduit Stub Details

1 Conduit 90 deg large sweep PVC
bends:
40 mm (100 amp service) H8545
50 mm (100 amp service) 52415
80 mm (200 amp service) Clipsal Part No. 247P80EO
2 Conduit cap: PVC
40 mm (100 amp service) Clipsal Part No. 262/40EO
80 mm (200 amp service) Clipsal Part No. 262P80

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Notes (cont.):
12. A conduit stub shall be installed in accordance with Figure 20.3 for each cable that has not
been initially laid prior to the installation of the pillar noting the following:
• Conduit stubs shall be 40 mm or 50 mm diameter for 100 amp services and 80 mm

diameter for 200 amp services and comply with NS130. All services shall be assumed to be
100 amp unless otherwise specified.
• Only use conduit 90 degree large sweep bends as any sharper angle will impede cable
entry.
• The upper end of the conduit stub shall extend 50 mm above the sand/cement mix and be
placed 50 mm clear of the inside edge of the pillar base.
• The conduit stubs are to extend a minimum of 200 mm outside the footprint of the pillar
base on the property side of the pillar and shall be capped at both ends using conduit caps
of the appropriate size.
• The minimum cover for the conduit stub shall be 500 mm.
• The PVC service cable sheath must be terminated 10mm above the end of the conduit
stub.
Figure 20.4 – Completed Legend Power Systems

Three Way Pillar with turret removed (two way pillar is similar)

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DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (THREE-WAY) 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC

CABLES (CMPBL3EA)
This specification provides the requirements for construction of a Distribution Pillar with three
distributors using Legend Power Systems URD pillar system for 240mm² four core, solid aluminium
conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC).
Note: The arrangement above is shown with the front half of the lug cover removed to show
internal details. Service cables must be installed with lug cover fully assembled. See
Figure 21.4 for a fully assembled arrangement.

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1 Distributor cable 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC 141739
2 Teed-off distributor cable 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC 141739
50 CU4 XQ Z 149112
6 Bolted Pillar Lug CMPBL3EA 185412
7 Lug cover CMPBL3EA 185412
Notes:
1. Ausgrid will not provide any training for the installation of the Legend Power Systems URD
pillars. Please refer to Business Development Manager at Legend Power Systems if
training is required.
3. The pillar base is backfilled with sand and has a 40mm deep sand/cement mix (20:1)
4. PVC sheaths of all cables must be terminated 25mm above the surface of the
sand/cement mix.
7. The cable cores should be cut at a height of 390mm from the top of the pillar base.
8. If it is necessary to remove and reinstall the lug once it is installed; a new lug shall be
used. The conductor shall be cut below the indentations and stripped to the required
length.
Figure 21.2 – Lug Cover Layout

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Notes (cont.):
10. The lug covers shall be arranged so that a minimum of 25mm clearance is maintained
between any part of the lug cover and inner edge of the pillar base (Refer to Figure 21.2)
allowing the turret to be fitted clear of the lug covers.
CAUTION
Incorrect installation of the turret (ie using the securing bolts to force

1 Conduit 90 deg large sweep PVC
bends:
2 Conduit cap: PVC

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Notes (cont.):

diameter for 200 amp services and comply with NS130. All services shall be assumed to
be 100 amp unless otherwise specified.
entry.
• The upper end of the conduit stub shall extend 50 mm above the sand/cement mix and
be placed 50 mm clear of the inside edge of the pillar base.
base on the property side of the pillar and shall be capped at both ends using conduit
caps of the appropriate size.
stub.
Figure 21.4 – Completed Legend Power Systems

Three Way Pillar with turret removed

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DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (TWO-WAY OR THREE-WAY)

240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC & 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES (LV1-82)
This specification provides the requirements for constructing a solid two-way or three-way
Distribution Pillar for 240mm² and 300mm² four core, solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated,
PVC sheathed cables (240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC & 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC).
Note: The heatshrink tubing on the distributor cables ends 25mm above the pillar base.
Figure 22.1 - General Arrangement

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Table 22.1 - Material List

300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC 185413
50 CU4 XQ Z 149112
5 3-Way bolted block connector integrated Tinned aluminium 186235
with 6 service holes.
6 Connector cover Polycarbonate cover Included
in 186235
7 Heatshink Insulating Glove, 4-way 78527
8 Heatshrink Insulating Sleeve, 12.5m Roll 60228
Notes:
2. The pillar base is backfilled with sand and has a 40 mm deep sand/cement mix (20:1).
3. PVC sheaths of all distributor cables must be terminated 200 mm below ground level
6. Up to 6 service cables can be connected in each block - 4x70mm² and 2x50mm².
7. The 3-way bolted block connector (186235) is suitable for both 2-way and 3-way applications

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Figure 22.2 - Core terminal layout top view
Figure 22.3 - Core terminal layout side view
Notes (cont.):
9. The core terminals (Refer to Figure 22.2 and Figure 22.3) are staggered with two cores at
450mm and two cores at 310mm from the turret base, allowing the turret to be fitted clear of
the core terminals.
CAUTION
Incorrect installation of the turret (i.e. using the securing bolts to force

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Figure 22.4 - Conduit Stub Details

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1 Conduit 90 deg large sweep bends: PVC
2 Conduit cap: PVC
Notes (cont.):
• Conduit stubs shall be 40 mm or 50 mm diameter for 100 amp services and 80 mm diameter
for 200 amp services and comply with NS130. All services shall be assumed to be 100 amp
unless otherwise specified.
• Only use conduit 90 degree large sweep bends as any sharper angle will impede cable entry.
• The upper end of the conduit stub shall extend 50 mm above the sand/cement mix and be
placed 50 mm clear of the inside edge of the pillar base.
• The conduit stubs are to extend a minimum of 200 mm outside the footprint of the pillar base
on the property side of the pillar and shall be capped at both ends using conduit caps of the
appropriate size.
• The PVC service cable sheath must be terminated 10mm above the end of the conduit stub.

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DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (SOLID CONNECTION - LUGGED)

(LV1-81)
This specification is the result of merging LV1-35 and LV1-80, and provides the requirements for
constructing a solid connection Distribution Pillar for:
• 185mm² stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed, single core cables
(185 CU1 XQ Z);
• 240mm² four core, stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240
CU4 XQ Z);
• 240mm² four core, solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240
AL4 XQ Z/SAC);
AL4 XQ Z/SAC)
Note that if all distributor cables are solid-sector aluminium (240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC or 300 AL4 XQ
Z/SAC), then use arrangement LV1-82, CMPBL2EA or CMPBL3EA as appropriate.

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Table 23.1 - Common Components Independent of Cable Type
Item Description Material Quantity Stockcode

3 Pillar base Polyethylene 1 90993
4 M12 Compression lug 50 mm² Tinned copper 4 74823
5 Turret (Large) Polyethylene 1 6668
6 Distributor and service bar Tinned copper 1 Kit: 143784
9 6 hole service termination Tinned brass with clear 4 150409
block polycarbonate cover
10 Dropper cable (colour-coded 50 CU4 XQ Z Length as 149112
cores) required
11 Heatshrink cap 18/7mm 4 176801
medium-wall, mastic lined
13 Heatshrink cap 145/71mm 4 179701
medium-wall, unlined

Table 23.1A - Material List

1 Distribution cable 185 CU1 XQ Z/COM/ As 151183
#COLOUR required
185 CU1 XQ Z 61432
2 Service cable 16 CU4 XQ Z As 148668
50 CU4 XQ Z required 149112
7 M12 x 35 mm bolt Stainless steel 4 45021
M12 nut Stainless steel 4 8987
M12 flat washer Stainless steel 8 49429
M12 spring washer Stainless steel 4 143859
8 185 mm² compression lug Tinned copper 4 175532
12 Heatshrink sleeve, 35/12mm 4 181351
150 mm long medium-wall, mastic lined (available in
pack of 16)

Table 23.1B - Material List

1 Distribution cable 240 CU4 XQ Z As H108589
required
7 M12 x 30 mm bolt, nut, Stainless steel 4 175911
washers (available in
pack of 50)
1200mm
length)

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Module C – For 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC or 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC

Table 23.1C – Material List

1 Distribution cable 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC As 141739
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC required 185413
7 M12 x 30 mm bolt, nut, Stainless steel 4 175911
washers (available in
pack of 50)
8 240 mm² compression lug Bimetal 4 141770
300 mm² compression lug Bimetal 4 186234
1200mm
length)
Notes:
2. Only one service active is to be connected into each hole of the termination block (9). This
service terminal block also allows for 70mm² copper compacted conductor to be installed.
3. Only one service neutral is to be connected into each hole of the termination block (9). If
additional neutral connections are required another termination block may be connected to
the spare dropper cable.
4. Spare dropper cable to be installed on neutral bar only.
5. The hole centres in the distributor and service bar (6) for the distributor cable is to be
430 mm from the top of the pillar base.
6. The top of the service termination block (9) is to be 330 mm from the top of the pillar base.
Figure 23.2 - Pillar Base Details

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Notes (cont.):
10. PVC sheaths of multicore cables must be terminated 25 mm above the surface of the
sand/cement mix.

1 Conduit 90 deg large sweep bends: PVC 1
2 Conduit cap: PVC 2

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Notes (cont.):

entry.
stub.

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SINGLE LINK DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (LV1-37)

This specification provides the requirements for constructing a Single Link Distribution Pillar for:
• 240mm² four core, solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240 AL4
XQ Z/SAC)
XQ Z/SAC)
• 240mm² four core, stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables
(240 CU4 XQ Z)
• 185mm² stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed, single core cables (185
CU1 XQ Z).

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300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC 185413
185 CU1 XQ Z/COM 151183
/#COLOUR
185 CU1 XQ Z 61432
240 CU4 XQ Z H108589
50 CU4 XQ Z 149112
4 Link Module incorporating service Tinned brass with See Note 1
terminal block (See Note 4) polycarbonate cover
5 Activating Links (not shown) Tinned brass and See Note 1
polycarbonate
6 Turret (Large) Polyethylene 6668
7 T-shaped Operating Handle (not Polycarbonate See Note 1
shown)
8 Link Covers PVC See Note 1
9 Clamping Base Polycarbonate See Note 1
10 Neutral connector complete with See Note 1
200mm long 50mm² copper, black
XLPE dropper cable and six hole
terminal block (See Note 1)
11 Neutral Cover PVC See Note 1
12 Grommets for screw holes Rubber See Note 1
13 Cable Ties (not shown) Nylon See Note 1
** Link Kit Various 178071
* Replacement Activating Links Tinned brass and 179155
polycarbonate
* Replacement T-shaped Operating Polycarbonate 179154
Handles
Notes:
1. Link kit (including Activating Links and Tee Operating Handle) is available on stockcode
178071. The link kit must be constructed in accordance with the installation instructions
supplied.
2. The terminal screws must be tightened with a torque wrench to the tension specified in the
following table:
Table 24.2 - Terminal screw torque settings
Cable Torque (Nm)

240AL Solid Sector 45
185CU Stranded Circular 45
240CU Stranded Sector 50

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3. Neutral connections are made using the 6 hole termination block (10). Only one service
neutral is to be connected into each hole of the termination block. If additional neutral
connections are required another termination block may be connected to the neutral bar.
4. Only one service active is to be connected per hole. The service terminal block also allows
for a 70mm² copper compacted conductor in the middle terminal to be installed.
5. The initial designed number of services must not exceed the number specified in NS110
Design and Construction Standard for Underground Residential Subdivisions, i.e. four
100 amp 3-phase services per link pillar. The maximum number of services connected to
each side of the pillar shall not exceed:
• 1 x 200 Amp 3 phase service, or

• 3 x 100 Amp 3 phase services.
Figure 24.2 - Pillar Base Details
Notes (cont.):
8. PVC sheaths of all cables must be terminated 25 mm above the surface of the
sand/cement mix.

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2 Conduit cap: PVC
Notes (cont.):
11. Each distribution cable must be terminated into the link modules on the side at which the
cable enters the pillar.

entry.
stub.

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DOUBLE LINK DISTRIBUTION PILLAR (LV1-60)

This specification provides the requirements for constructing a Double Link Distribution Pillar for:
XQ Z/SAC)
XQ Z/SAC)
• 240mm² four core, stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240 CU4
XQ Z)
• 185mm² stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed, single core cables (185
CU1 XQ Z).
Note: The heatshrink tubing on the 4-core cable, ends 25mm above the pillar base. The cable
sheath of the single core cables end 10mm below the terminals.

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300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC 185413
185 CU1 XQ Z/COM 151183
/#COLOUR
185 CU1 XQ Z 61432
240 CU4 XQ Z H108589
50 CU4 XQ Z 149112
4 Link panel assembly with neutral bar and Tinned Brass with See Note 1
integrated service blocks insulated and 3 Polycarbonate covers
three-hole termination blocks for additional
services
5 Activating Links Tinned brass and See Note 1
polycarbonate
6 T-shaped operating handle attached to link Polycarbonate See Note 1
panel
7 Link Covers PVC See Note 1
8 Set of dovetails with two clamping screws Tinned Brass See Note 1
9 Set of dovetails with one clamping screw Tinned Brass See Note 1
10 Self-tapping screws for securing link panel Stainless Steel See Note 1
assembly to pillar base
11 Neutral Cover Polycarbonate See Note 1
12 Centre Phase Cover Polycarbonate See Note 1
13 Panel Assembly Rear Cover Polycarbonate See Note 1
14 Plastic Storage Bag for Links Plastic See Note 1
15 M8 tinned copper compression lug 16mm² 176555
50mm² 57604
16 Distributor Labelling Panel PVC See Note 1
17 Turret (Large) Polyethylene 6668
18 Heatshink Insulating Glove, 4-way 78527
19 Heatshrink Insulating Sleeve, 12.5m Roll 60228
20 3 hole service termination block (See Note 5) Tinned brass with clear See Note 1
polycarbonate cover
** Link kit Various 180091
* Replacement Activating Links Tinned brass and 179155
polycarbonate
* Replacement T-shaped Operating Handles Polycarbonate 179154
Notes:
1. Link panel kit (including Activating Links and T-shaped Operating Handle) is available on
stockcode 180091. The link kit must be constructed in accordance with the installation
instructions supplied. An additional labelling requirement for the Hunter Region is to write
the link number issued for each link between the distributor numbers on the label, as
shown in the example below:
1. To AB-12345 (this refers to the pillar number connected to distributor no.1)
LVL-12345 (this refers to the Low Voltage Link number between distributors 1 & 2)
2. TO CD-12345 (this refers to the pillar number connected to distributor no.2)
LVL-12345 (this refers to the Low Voltage Link number between distributors 2 & 3)
3. To EF-12345 (this refers to the pillar number connected to distributor no.3)

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2. Training in the installation of this link pillar must be completed prior to installing. Training
for Ausgrid staff can be arranged by emailing [email protected]. ASPs are to
directly contact the supplier of this pillar (TE Connectivity) on email [email protected] to
arrange training.
3. The terminal screws must be tightened with a torque wrench to the tension specified in the
following table:
Table 25.2 – Terminal screw torque settings
Cable Torque (Nm)

185CU Stranded Circular 45
240CU Stranded Sector 50
4. Service neutral connections are made by crimping an M8 compression lug onto the service
neutral conductor and terminating it on to the neutral bar. Only one neutral allowed per
bolted connection.
5. Only one service active is to be connected per hole. Service actives to be terminated into
the service tunnels integrated with the link panel assembly prior to utilising the three-hole
termination blocks.
6. The initial designed number of services must not exceed the number specified in NS110
Design and Construction Standard for Underground Residential Subdivisions, i.e. three
100amp 3-phase services. The maximum number of services connected to the pillar shall
not exceed:
• 1 x 200 Amp 3 phase service, or

• 4 x 100 Amp 3 phase services.
A minimum of one service must be connected when the pillar is being constructed as this
will leave sufficient room in the pillar base for three conduit stubs for future services.
If installed in a new development where no services (including three phase street light
circuits) are initially required, a maximum of 3 services may be taken from a double link pillar.
Figure 25.2 – Pillar Base Details
Notes (cont.):
sand/cement mix.

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2 Conduit cap: PVC
Notes (cont.):
• Conduit stubs shall be 40 mm or 50 mm diameter for 100 amp services and 80mm
entry.
stub.
13. As the distributor cables hold the link panel in place, all three (3) distributor cables must be
installed during the construction of this pillar.

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UNDERGROUND SLCP WITHOUT CONTACTOR (LV1-91)

This specification provides the requirements for constructing a pillar-mounted Street Lighting
Control Point without a contactor.
Figure 26.1 – General Arrangement (front view)

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Figure 26.2 – General Arrangement (rear view)

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Item Description Material Qty Stockcode
1 Incoming mains cable 16 Cu4 XQZ - 148668
2 Streetlighting Cable 16 CU4 XQZ - 148668
3 Active links Red Spot RS63BW fitted with a Red 3 See Note 1
Spot RS63CLINK Link.
4 Pillar base Polyethylene 1 90993
5 Turret (large) Polyethylene 1 6668
6 Screws Stainless steel, SS304, Self tapping, 8 -
Pan head, Phillips, 4G x
1”.Blackwoods part no. 00292519
To affix the angle-iron bracket to the
base behind the panel.
7 Panel 1 See Note 1
8 Conduit, 50mm PVC - 78022
9 Fuse base and carrier SAFE CLIP SC32BW 6 See Note 1
9a 32A HRC fuses 32A HRC fuses. Offset tab. 6 18960
10 Conduit 90 deg large sweep PVC 3 52415
bend, 50mm
11 Neutral link Clipsal BPT6 1 See Note 1
12 Angle Iron mounting bracket/s. 25mm Galvanised Angle Iron. 2 See Note 1
(1 * Left and 1 * Right)
Notes:
1. Complete panel is available on stockcode 180223.
50 mm
Sand/cement mix Cable
40 mm 50 mm
Ground level
Sand backfill
Min
500 mm
Pillar base cover
10
Figure 26.3 – Pillar Base Details

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Notes (cont.):
sand/cement mix.

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INDOOR TERMINATIONS (LV1-41)

This specification provides the requirements for:
(185 CU1 XQ Z);
(300 CU1 XQ Z);
• 240mm² four core, stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240
CU4 XQ Z);
AL4 XQ Z/SAC);
AL4 XQ Z/SAC).
Figure 27.1 – General Arrangement for Single Core Cables
1. Pre-heat the compression lug before placing the heatshrink sleeve over the cable.
2. Shrink the sleeve starting from the cable end.
3. Apply additional heat to the sleeve and the palm of the lug until a bead of mastic appears
around the ends of the sleeve.
Figure 27.2 – Application of Heatshrink on Single Core Cables

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Table 27.1A – Material List
1 Distribution cable 185 CU1 XQ Z/COM/ As 151183
#COLOUR required
185 CU1 XQ Z 61432
pack of 16)
4 Cable tie (black) 293 x 4.8 mm 1 176497
(available in
pack of 100)

Table 27.1B – Material List
1 Distribution cable 300 CU1 XQ Z As 14266
required
3 Heatshrink sleeve 51/16mm 1 143776
medium-wall, mastic lined (available in
(Cut to 150mm lengths) 1200mm
length)
(available in
pack of 100)

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Notes:
1. PVC sheaths of all cables must be terminated 200 mm above ground level.

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Module C – For 240 CU4 XQ Z

Table 27.1C – Material List
1 Distribution cable 240 CU4 XQ Z As H108589
required
medium-wall, unlined (available in
12.5m roll)
(available in
pack of 100)
5 4-way Glove Heatshrink 1 78527
Notes:
Module D – For 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC or 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC

Table 27.1D – Material List
1 Distribution cable 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC As 141739
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC required 185413
2 240 mm² compression lug Bimetal 4 141770
300 mm² compression lug Bimetal 4 186234
medium-wall, unlined (available in
12.5m roll)
(available in
pack of 100)
5 4-way Glove Heatshrink 1 78527

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27.1 Single circuit 400 amp SAIF board distributor strips

General arrangement and description
For Four Core Cables
(Polycarbonate cover is not shown in the above drawing for clarity.)

Figure 27.4 – General Arrangement – Single Circuit 400A
Notes:
1. When the colour of the cable sheath does not correctly identify the cable, coloured
heatshrink tubing or coloured PVC tape shall be used to correctly identify the cable. Colour
coded for reference only.
2. Cable termination boots will be supplied with the switch.

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Installation of cable termination boots on single circuit 400 amp distributor

strips
1. Construct the cable termination as per Clause 27. Terminate the neutral cable first.
2. Cut the tapered end of the cable termination boots to the dimensions specified in Table 27.2
below dependent on cable size.
Table 27.2 – Termination boot dimensions
Cable Size Dimension A

240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC 50 mm
300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC 50 mm
240 CU4 XQ Z 30 mm
185 CU1 XQ Z 30 mm
300 CU1 XQ Z 50 mm
3. Insert the cable tie through the holes in the cable termination boots and make a loose loop.
Note: Do not tighten the cable tie at this stage.

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4. Slide the cable termination boot over each cable/core to expose the cable lug.
5. Unbolt the front busbar extension. Securely fasten the cable lug to the switchgear palm.
Fasten the rear cable lugs first.
Note: Lubricate the thread as detailed in Clause 3.10. Wipe all excess anti-seize off the
thread after tightening.

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6. Slide the cable termination boots of the rear terminations over each one of the terminations.
Ensure that the top of the cable termination boot is touching the bottom of the distributor strips
and that there is no exposed metal showing. Secure the cable ties and cut off the excess tie
ends.

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7. Fix the front extension busbar back in position. Securely fasten the cable lug to the switchgear
palm. Slide the cable termination boot. Secure the cable tie and cut off the excess tie end.

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27.2 Double circuit 800 amp SAIF board distributor strips

General arrangement and description
(Polycarbonate cover is not shown in the above drawing for clarity.)
Figure 27.5 – General Arrangement – Double Circuit 800A
Items for 'Double Circuit 800Amp Distributor Strips' are the same as ‘Single Circuit 400Amp
Distributor Strips’. Refer to the relevant Table 27.1 (A, B, C or D) above for item descriptions.

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Installation of cable termination boots on double circuit 800 amp distributor

strips
1. Construct the cable termination as per Clause 27.
2. Insert the cable tie through the outside holes in the cable termination boot and make a loose
loop.
Note: Do not tighten the cable tie at this stage.
3. Slide the cable termination boot over the two cables/cores of the same phase to expose the
cable lugs. Repeat for the remaining two phases.
4. Unbolt the front busbar extension from the distributor strip.

5. Securely fasten each pair of cable lugs to their respective rear busbar extensions on the
distributor strip.
Note: Lubricate the threads as detailed in Clause 3.10. Wipe all excess anti-seize off the
threads after tightening.

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6. Slide the cable termination boot over each of the two rear cable terminations. Ensure that
the top of the cable termination boots are touching the bottom of the distributor strip and that
there is no exposed metal showing.
Note: If the MDI secondary wiring is installed at the base of the distributor strip (see
photo below), ensure that the cable tie does not become entangled in the MDI
secondary wiring and put undue pressure on the insulation of the MDI secondary
wiring when the cable tie is secured.

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7. Secure the cable ties and cut off the excess tie ends.
8. Secure the front busbar extension to the distributor strip palm using the M16 set screw,
torque to 80Nm.

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9. Securely fasten the cable lugs to the busbar extension.

Note: Lubricate the threads as detailed in Clause 3.10. Wipe all excess anti-seize off
the threads after tightening.
10. Slide the cable termination boot over the cable termination. Ensure that the top of the cable
termination boot is touching the bottom of the distributor strip and that there is no exposed
metal showing.
Note: If the MDI secondary wiring is installed at the base of the distributor strip
(see photo below), ensure that the cable tie does not become entangled in
the MDI secondary wiring and put undue pressure on the insulation of the
MDI secondary wiring when the cable tie is secured.
11. Secure the cable tie and cut off the excess tie end.
12. Install the polycarbonate cover.

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POT END (LIVE END SEAL) FOR DISTRIBUTION CABLES

(LV1-50)
28.1 Cables
This specification provides the requirements for a pot end (live end seal) on the following cables:
(a) single core paper-insulated metal sheathed cables;
(b) single core paper insulated lead sheathed, PVC oversheathed cables;
(c) single core cross-linked, polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed cables;
(d) four core sector shaped solid and stranded, cross-linked, polyethylene insulated, PVC
sheathed cables; and
(e) multicore paper insulated lead sheathed cables.
28.2 Using pot ends

Pot ends (Live End Seals) shall only be used for maintaining the existing network (eg
decommissioning a section of LV cable) and must not be used on newly installed cables or network
extensions such as staged subdivisions.
Where pot ends are to be used, they shall only be installed on cables:
• where it is possible to visually trace the entire length of cable from the pot end to the
source of supply, or
• where it is possible to visually trace the entire length of cable from the pot end to the tee
joint to which the pot ended section of cable is connected. Additionally, it shall be possible
to identify the cables connected to the other two legs of the tee joint using cable
identification equipment.
When pot ends are to be direct buried, the pot end shall be located as close as practicable to
either:
• the source of supply, or
• the tee joint to which the pot ended section of cable is connected.
This requirement is to minimise future civil works for the purposes of cable identification.
If it is intended to join cable to the pot ended section of cable in the future, sufficient cable length
shall be left to allow for the pot end to be replaced with a straight through joint.
28.3 Approved pot end kits

Ausgrid’s stockcodes of approved pot ends are provided in the table below:
Table 28.1 – Material list
Cable Type Stockcode

Single Core Cables, 95mm² to 300mm² (See Note 1) 152009
240mm² and 300mm2 Four Core Cables 178611
Multicore PILC Cables, 185mm² to 300mm² (See Note 2) 178611
The Neutral Bonding Cables for Multicore PILC Pot End are identified below:
Distributor Cable Neutral Bonding Cable Stockcode

185mm² Multicore PILC Cable 120mm² Copper Cable 64196
300mm² Multicore PILC Cable 185mm² Copper Cable 61390

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Notes:
1. For 500 Cu1 XQ Z replace the small cable end cap included in the kit with a large cable
end cap available on stockcode 62067.
2. Additional components are required for a Multicore PILC pot end kit (stockcode: 178611).
The components are available direct from TE Connectivity by requesting the following:
• Four heatshrink tubes Part No. MWTM 35/12-300/U.

• One roll tinned copper mesh Part No. EPPA-009-5000.
• One Installation Instruction Part No. D277-AU-2/04.
28.4 Requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied when constructing a pot end:
(a) The cable cores must not be bent tighter than the manufacturer’s specified minimum internal
bending radius during the construction process.
(b) The pot end shall be constructed in accordance with the installation instruction supplied in the
kit.
(c) The kit components and the prepared cable ends must be kept free of foreign matter and must
not be damaged during the construction process.
(d) All components involved in the pot end (including cable components) which will come into
contact with either mastic tape or adhesive sealants must be thoroughly cleaned and
degreased prior to the application of such sealing agents. Cleaning must only be done using
lint-free cloth.
(e) Heatshrink tubings must be properly and evenly shrunk, free of voids, and must not be
damaged from overheating. Heatshrink components with adhesive sealant coatings must
provide effective sealing against moisture ingress when installed.
(f) The completed pot end must be allowed to cool down before applying mechanical load to it.
(g) The completed pot end if direct buried, shall be surrounded in soft bedding material up to a
depth of 100 mm above the pot end. The bedding material must comply with the requirements
of NS130.

Unclassified
STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINTS FOR 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR

300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES (LV2-35)
This specification provides the requirements for a straight through joint on four core sector shaped
solid and stranded aluminium conductor, cross-linked, polyethylene insulated, PVC sheathed
cables.
Ausgrid has approved the use of cold pour resin or heatshrink straight through joint kits for use on
solid sector aluminium cables and only heatshrink straight through joint kits for use on stranded
sector aluminium cables.
Table 29.1 – Joint methods
Cable Size Cable Type Joint Method

240 mm² 4 core Solid Cold pour resin or Heatshrink
240 mm² 4 core Stranded Heatshrink
300 mm² 4 core solid Heatshrink
29.1 Cold Pour Resin Joint Kits (only for solid sector aluminium cables)
Notes:
1. Joint mould omitted for clarity.
2. Vinyl mastic tape (stockcode: 69807) is applied with the ends left unsealed to allow the
resin to flow around the connector.
3. Hepworth Connector Details:
Cable Size Hepworth Connector Stockcode

240 mm² 128132
4. Joint Mould and Resin Details:
Description Qty Stockcode

Joint Mould 1 71274
Foam Tape (10 metre roll) 1 39172
Polyurethane Resin (6 litre mix) 2 75390

Unclassified
29.2 Heatshrink straight through joint kit

Ausgrid’s approved heatshrink straight through joint for 240mm² and 300mm² four core sector
cables is available on stockcode 178444. This kit includes mechanical connectors.
29.3 Requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied when constructing a heatshrink straight through joint
for four core sector cables:
(a) The joint shall be constructed in accordance with the installation instruction supplied in the
joint kit.
(b) The cable cores must not be bent tighter than the manufacturer’s specified minimum internal
bending radius during the jointing process.
(c) The joint kit components and the prepared cable ends must be kept free of foreign matter and
must not be damaged during the jointing process.
(d) All components involved in the joint (including cable components) which will come into contact
with either mastic tape or adhesive sealants must be thoroughly cleaned and degreased prior
to the application of such sealing agents. Cleaning must only be done using lint-free cloth.
(f) The completed joint must be allowed to cool down before applying mechanical load to it.
(g) The completed joint if direct buried, shall be surrounded in soft bedding material up to a depth
of 100 mm above the joint. The bedding material must comply with the requirements of
NS130.

Unclassified
STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINTS FOR 240 CU4 XQ Z TO 240

CU4 XQ Z, 240 AL4 XQ Z, 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC OR 300 AL4 XQ
Z/SAC CABLES (LV2-34)
This specification provides the requirements for a straight through heatshrink joint from 240mm²
four core, stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240 CU4 XQ Z) to
itself or to 240mm² four core solid (240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC) or stranded (240 AL4 XQ Z) or to 300mm²
four core solid (300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC) aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables.
Table 30.1 – Straight Through Joint Kits
Straight Through Joints Joint Kit Connector
Cable Type Cable Type Stockcode Stockcode
240 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 300 mm² AL4 XQ Z/SAC 182380 186229
240 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 240 mm² AL4 XQ Z/SAC 182380 182053
240 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 240 mm² AL4 XQ Z 182380 H109231
240 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 240 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 182380 182054
30.1 Requirements
for four core sector cables:
joint kit.
(b) The cable cores must not be bent tighter than the manufacturer’s specified minimum internal
(c) The joint kit components and the prepared cable ends must be kept free of foreign matter
and must not be damaged during the jointing process.
(d) All components involved in the joint (including cable components) which will come into
lint-free cloth.
(f) The completed joint must be allowed to cool down before applying mechanical load to it.
(g) The completed joint if direct buried, shall be surrounded in soft bedding material up to a
depth of 100 mm above the joint. The bedding material must comply with the requirements of
NS130.
(h) The 240 CU4 XQ Z cables must rounded with rounding dies (S/C 182051) before being
inserted into the crimp link.

Unclassified
FOUR-TO-ONE HEATSHRINK JOINT 240 OR 300 FOUR CORE

CABLES TO 4X185CU1XQZ OR 4X300AL1XQZ CABLES (LV2-
36)
This specification provides the requirements for constructing one of the following Four-To-One
Heatshrink Joints:
Notes:
1. Any aluminium links are supplied pre-pasted - extra jointing paste is not required.
2. Scratch brush the outside strands of any aluminium conductor and immediately fit the link
onto the conductor.
3. Compression links are marked with crimping position and required die size.
4. The joints shall be constructed in accordance with installation instruction supplied in the
joint kit.
5. If 240 CU4 XQ Z is being used, the conductor must be rounded with rounding dies (S/C
182051) before being inserted into the crimp link.
Table 31.1 – Four-to-One Joint Kits

Four-to-One Joints Joint Kit Connector
240 mm² AL4 XQ Z 300 mm² AL1 XQ Z 143818 177740
240 mm² AL4 XQ Z 185 mm² CU1 XQ Z 143818 H104828
240 mm² AL4 XQ Z/SAC 300 mm² AL1 XQ Z 143818 144048
240 mm² AL4 XQ Z/SAC 185 mm² CU1 XQ Z 143818 175332
300 mm² AL4 XQ Z/SAC 300 mm² AL1 XQ Z 143818 186231
300 mm² AL4 XQ Z/SAC 185 mm² CU1 XQ Z 143818 186230
240 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 185 mm² CU1 XQ Z 143818 182082

Unclassified
STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT FOR SINGLE CORE CABLES

(LV2-24)
This specification provides the requirements for the following single core straight through joints:
(a) single core cross-linked polyethylene insulated, PVC sheathed cables to single core cross-
linked polyethylene insulated, PVC sheathed cables.
(b) single core cross-linked polyethylene insulated, PVC sheathed cables to single core paper
insulated, metal sheathed, polymeric oversheathed cables.
(c) single core paper insulated, metal sheathed, polymeric oversheathed cables to single core
paper insulated, metal sheathed, polymeric oversheathed cables.
Ausgrid’s stockcodes of approved straight through joint kits for single core cables are provided in
the tables below.
Table 32.1 – Straight Through Joint Kits for Single Core Polymeric Cables
185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 74583 150250
300 mm² AL1 XQ Z 300 mm² AL1 XQ Z 74583 148320
300 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 300 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 74583 80929
300 mm² AL1 XQ Z 185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 74583 56994
323 mm² AL1 BR Z 185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 74583 179664
Table 32.2 – Straight Through Transition Joint Kits for Single Core Cables
Straight Through Transition Joints Joint Kit Joint Kit for

for Phase Neutral Earthing Kit Phase
Cable Type Cable Type
Conductor Conductor Stockcode Connector
Stockcode Stockcode (See Note 2) Stockcode
(See Note 1)
185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 185 mm² Cu1 PL Z 152306 184041 184030 150250
185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 194 mm² Cu1 PL Z 152306 184041 184030 184561
300 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 300 mm² Cu1 PL Z 152306 184042 184030 80929
300 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 323 mm² Cu1 PL Z 152306 184042 184030 184562
Notes:
1. The neutral connector is included in the neutral joint kit.
2. One earthing kit is sufficient to bond the sheaths of four single core PILC cables. All four
tinned copper braids are bolted together using a M12 x 35mm SS bolt (stockcode 45021),
two M12 SS flat washers (stockcode 49429), one SS spring washer (stockcode 143859)
and M12 SS nut (stockcode 8987).
Table 32.3 – Straight Through Joint Kits for Single Core PILC Cables
Straight Through Joints Joint Kit Earthing Kit Connector
Cable Type Cable Type Stockcode Stockcode Stockcode
185 mm² Cu1 PL Z 185 mm² Cu1 PL Z 152306 152330 150250
300 mm² Cu1 PL Z 300 mm² Cu1 PL Z 152306 152330 80929

Unclassified
32.1 Requirements
In addition to the requirements of Clauses 3.7, 3.8 and 3.9 the following requirements must be
satisfied when constructing a heatshrink straight through joint for single core cables:
(a) The joints shall be constructed in accordance with the installation instruction supplied in the
joint kit.
(b) The earthing kit to bond the sheaths of four single core PILC cables together shall be
constructed in accordance with SPJ-AUG-ERT-300-01-R0 Earthing instruction for application
on metallic sheathed LV cables.
(c) Use a wire brush to abrade the surface of the aluminium conductors prior to terminating into
the connectors.

Unclassified
STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT AL4 XQ Z/SAC TO AL3 XQ

CU(NW) Z/SAC CABLE (LV2-37)
This specification provides the requirements for constructing a straight through joint from four core,
solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (AL4 XQ Z/SAC) to three core,
solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, copper wave-wound concentric wire neutral, PVC
sheathed cables (AL3 XQ CU(NW) Z/SAC).
33.1 Cold pour resin joint kits
Notes:
3. Hepworth Connector and Bi-metal Link Details:
4-Core Cable 3-Core Cable Hepworth Bi-metal Link

Size Size Connector Stockcode
Stockcode
240 mm² 240 mm² 128132 144014

Joint Mould 1 71274

Unclassified
33.2 Heatshrink straight through joint kits

Heatshrink straight through joint kit for 240mm² and 300mm² four core sector cables stockcode
178444, can be used on straight through joints from 240mm² and 300mm² four core, solid
aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed (240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC and 300 AL4 XQ
Z/SAC) cables to 240mm² three core, solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, copper wave-
wound concentric wire neutral, PVC sheathed (240 AL3 XQ CU(NW) Z/SAC) cables by replacing
the shear bolt connector for the neutral conductor supplied in the joint kit with a bimetal crimp link
Stockcode 144014 for 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC and Stockcode 186232 for 300 AL4 XQ Z/SAC. The
neutral insulating sleeve for the wave-wound concentric wire neutral is to be cut to length from a
30m roll of MWTM-35/12-A/U and applied and shrunk down over the concentric neutral prior to
fitting the 4-way glove.
for transition joints:
a) The joint shall be constructed in accordance with the installation instruction supplied in the
joint kit.
b) The cable cores must not be bent tighter than the manufacturer’s specified minimum internal
c) The joint kit components and the prepared cable ends must be kept free of foreign matter
and must not be damaged during the jointing process.
d) All components involved in the joint (including cable components) which will come into
lint-free cloth.
e) Heatshrink tubings must be properly and evenly shrunk, free of voids, and must not be
f) The completed joint must be allowed to cool down before applying mechanical load to it.
g) The completed joint if direct buried, shall be surrounded in soft bedding material up to a
depth of 100 mm above the joint. The bedding material must comply with the requirements
of NS130.

Unclassified
MULTICORE TRANSITION JOINT FOR PILC CABLES (LV2-41)

This specification provides the requirements for the following Multicore Transition Joints:
• Four core, stranded conductor, paper insulated, lead sheathed, polymeric oversheathed,
armoured and unarmoured cables to four core, solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated,
PVC sheathed cables.
• Four core with reduced neutral, stranded conductor, paper insulated, lead sheathed, polymeric
oversheathed, armoured and unarmoured cables to four core, solid aluminium conductor,
XLPE insulated PVC sheathed cables.
S/C 58305
Notes:
3. The Neutral Connection can only be a weak back ferrule (stockcode 63834).

Unclassified
Multicore Transition Joints Phase Weak Back Earth Bond

Connector Ferrule Neutral
PILC Cable Solid Polymeric
Stockcode Connector
Cable
Stockcode
0.15 inch2 (97 mm²) Cu4 240 mm² Al4 63834 63834 See Note 4
185 mm² Cu3.5 240 mm² Al4 175332 63834 See Note 5
185 mm² Cu4 240 mm² Al4 175332 63834 See Note 5
185 mm² Al4 240 mm² Al4 63834 63834 See Note 5
0.3 inch2 (194 mm²) Cu3.5 240 mm² Al4 63834 63834 See Note 5
0.3 inch2 (194 mm²) Cu4 240 mm² Al4 63834 63834 See Note 5
0.3 inch2 (194 mm²) Al4 240 mm² Al4 63834 63834 See Note 5
0.3 inch2 (194 mm²) Al3.5 240 mm² Al4 63834 63834 See Note 5
240 mm² Al4 240 mm² Al4 63834 63834 See Note 5
300 mm² Cu4 240 mm² Al4 63834 63834 See Note 6
0.5 inch2 (323 mm²) Cu3.5 240 mm² Al4 63834 63834 See Note 6
0.5 inch2 (323 mm²) Al3.5 240 mm² Al4 63834 63834 See Note 6
4. 35mm² tinned copper earth braid available direct from TE Connectivity Part No EPPA 013-
5-1000.
9-1000.
5-1000 for the 35mm² braid and EPPA 013-6-1000 for the 50mm² braid.
Table 34.2 – Joint Mould and Resin Material List

Joint Mould 1 71274
34.1 Requirements
In addition to the requirements of Clauses 3.7 and 3.9 the following requirements must be satisfied
when constructing a multicore transition joint:
The solid aluminium conductors must be abrasion tinned prior to sweating.

Unclassified
MULTICORE TRANSITION JOINT FOR CONSAC CABLES

AL4 XQ Z/SAC TO AL3 PAL(N) Z CABLE (LV2-38)
This specification provides the requirements for constructing Transition Joint from four core, solid
aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (AL4 XQ Z/SAC) to three core, solid
or stranded aluminium conductor, paper insulated, aluminium sheathed, PVC oversheathed cables
(AL3 PAL(N)Z).
S/C 58305
Notes:
Table 35.1 – Material List for Neutral Bond and Compression Link
4-Core Cable Size of Copper Neutral Bond Hepworth Bi-metal Link

Size Neutral Bond Stockcode Connector Stockcode
Stockcode
240 mm² 120 mm² 64196 128132 144014
Table 35.2 – Phase Connector for Solid Conductors
Cable Size Hepworth Connector

Stockcode
240 mm² to 323mm² 128132

Unclassified
Table 35.3 – Phase Connector for Stranded Conductors
Multicore Transition Joints Phase

Connector
Consac Cable Solid Polymeric
Stockcode
Cable
0.15 inch2 (97 mm²) Al3 240 mm² Al4 63834
0.2 inch2 (129 mm²) Al3 240 mm² Al4 63834
185 mm² Al3 240 mm² Al4 63834
0.3 inch2 (194 mm²) Al3 240 mm² Al4 63834
0.45 inch2 (297 mm²) Al3 240 mm² Al4 63834
0.5 inch2 (323 mm²) Al3 240 mm² Al4 63834
Table 35.4 – Joint Mould and Resin Details

Joint Mould 1 71274

Unclassified
STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT 240AL4 XQ Z/SAC TO 194MM²-

323MM² AL4 Z AL Z/SAC CABLES (LV2-39)
This specification provides the requirements for constructing a straight through joint from 240mm²
four core, solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables (240AL4 XQ Z/SAC)
to 194mm² – 323mm² four core, solid aluminium conductor, PVC insulated, aluminium armoured,
PVC sheathed cables (194mm² – 323mm² AL4 Z AL Z/SAC).
The parts required to construct the joint are detailed below.
Ausgrid
Item Description stockcode Qty required
1 Joint mould 181762 1
2 Resin 6 Litre tubs 75390 4
3 Foam tape 10m 39172 1
4 Clamping ring 181748 1
5 Core connectors (70-300mm²) 181745 3
6 Connector with 2 service tap-offs 181746 1
7 CR Insulation pad for phase connector 181752 3
8 CR Insulation pad for neutral connector 181761 1
9 Copper conductor 35mm² H118612 2m
10 35mm² Tinned Cu lug M10 73155 2
The following requirements must be satisfied when constructing the above mentioned straight
through joint:
(a) The joint shall be constructed in accordance with the Installation Instruction located in
Annexure A of this Network Standard.
(b) Wire brush the Aluminium conductors before inserting into the connectors.
(c) Ensure that the relevant General Requirements as specified in Clause 3.9 of this Network
Standard are met.

Unclassified
FOUR-TO-ONE STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT 194MM²-323MM²

AL4 Z AL Z/SAC TO 185CU1 XQ Z CABLES (LV2-40)
This specification provides the requirements for constructing a four-to-one straight through joint
from 185mm² single core, stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed cables
(185Cu1 XQ Z) to 194mm² – 323mm² four core, solid aluminium conductor, PVC insulated,
aluminium armoured, PVC sheathed cables (194mm² – 323mm² AL4 Z AL Z/SAC).
The parts required to construct the joint are detailed below.
Item Description Part no. Ausgrid Qty required.

stockcode
1 Joint mould 3736-037 181762 1
2 Resin 6 Litre tubs - 75390 4
3 Foam tape 10m 8GE0003-006 39172 1
4 Clamping ring EPPA 022-5 181748 1
5 Core connectors (70-300mm²) UM300 181745 3
6 Connector with 2 service tap-offs UM300/S 181746 1
CR Insulation pad for phase 181752
7 connector CRP180x150B 3
CR Insulation pad for neutral
8 CRP200x180B 181761 1
connector
9 Copper conductor 35mm² - H118612 2m
10 35mm² Tinned Cu lug M10 H1368/50 73155 2
11 4-Way Glove 502K026/S 78527 1
1 pack
Mastic-lined heatshrink sleeve, MWTM 35/12-150/S-
12 181351 (contains 16 in
150mm length CS016
a pack)
37.1 Requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied when constructing the above mentioned straight
through joint:
(a) The joint shall be constructed in accordance with the Installation Instruction located in
Annexure B of this Network Standard.
(b) Wire brush the Aluminium conductors before inserting into the connectors.
(c) Ensure that the relevant General Requirements as specified in Clause 3.9 of this Network
Standard are met.

Unclassified
FOUR-TO-ONE TRANSITION JOINTS FOR CONSAC CABLES

(LV2-42)
This specification provides the requirements for the following Four-To-One Transition Joints:
• Three core stranded aluminium conductor, paper insulated, aluminium sheathed, PVC
oversheathed cables (CONSAC) to single core stranded copper, cross-linked polyethylene
insulated, PVC sheathed cables.
• Three core solid aluminium conductor, paper insulated, aluminium sheathed, PVC
oversheathed cables (CONSAC) to single core stranded copper, cross-linked polyethylene
the table below.
Table 38.1 – Four-to-One Transition Joint Kits for CONSAC cables
Four-To-One Transition Joints Phase

Joint Kit Connector
Cable Type Cable Type
Stockcode Stockcode
185 mm² AL3 PAL(N) Z/SAC 185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 179669 179665
185 mm² AL3 PAL(N) Z 185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 179669 57018
0.3 inch2 (194mm²) AL3 PAL(N) Z/SAC 185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 179669 179666
0.3 inch2 (194mm²) AL3 PAL(N) Z 185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 179669 179667
300 mm² AL3 PAL(N) Z/SAC 185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 179669 179668
300 mm² AL3 PAL(N) Z 185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 179669 56994
0.5 inch2 (323mm²) AL3 PAL(N) Z 185 mm² Cu1 XQ Z 179669 179664
Table 38.2 – Neutral Bonding Cable for Four-to-One Transition Joints for CONSAC cables
Cable Type Neutral Bonding Cable Neutral Neutral

Bonding Cable Connector
Stockcode Stockcode
185 mm² AL3 PAL(N) Z/SAC 120mm² Copper Cable 64196 179711
185 mm² AL3 PAL(N) Z 120mm² Copper Cable 64196 179711
0.3 inch2 (194mm²) AL3 PAL(N) Z/SAC 120mm² Copper Cable 64196 179711
0.3 inch2 (194mm²) AL3 PAL(N) Z 120mm² Copper Cable 64196 179711
300 mm² AL3 PAL(N) Z/SAC 185mm² Copper Cable 61390 150250
300 mm² AL3 PAL(N) Z 185mm² Copper Cable 61390 150250
0.5 inch2 (323mm²) AL3 PAL(N) Z 185mm² Copper Cable 61390 150250
38.1 Requirements
satisfied when constructing a heatshrink four-to-one straight through joint:
joint kit.
(b) Use a wire brush to abrade the surface of the aluminium conductors prior to terminating into
the connectors.

Unclassified
FOUR-TO-ONE TRANSITION JOINTS FOR PILC CABLES

(LV2-43)
This specification provides the requirements for the following Four-To-One Transition Joints:
• Four core, stranded conductor, paper insulated, lead sheathed, polymeric oversheathed,
armoured and unarmoured cables to single core stranded copper, cross-linked polyethylene
• Four core with reduced neutral, stranded conductor, paper insulated, lead sheathed, polymeric
oversheathed, armoured and unarmoured cables to single core stranded copper, cross-linked
polyethylene insulated, PVC sheathed cables.
the table below.
Table 39.1 – Four-to-One Transition Joint Kits for PILC cables
Four-To-One Transition Joints Phase Neutral

Joint Kit Connector Connector
PILC Cable Polymeric Cable
Stockcode Stockcode Stockcode
185 mm² Cu3.5 185 mm² Cu1 184476 150250 184472
185 mm² Cu4 185 mm² Cu1 184476 150250 184474
185 mm² Al4 185 mm² Cu1 184476 57018 184471
0.3 inch2 (194 mm²) Cu3.5 185 mm² Cu1 184476 184561 184472
0.3 inch2 (194 mm²) Cu4 185 mm² Cu1 184476 184561 184474
0.3 inch2 (194 mm²) Al4 185 mm² Cu1 184476 179667 184471
0.3 inch2 (194 mm²) Al3.5 185 mm² Cu1 184476 179667 184470
300 mm² Cu4 300 mm² Cu1 184477 80929 184475
0.5 inch2 (323 mm²) Cu3.5 185 mm² Cu1 184478 See Note 1 184474
0.5 inch2 (323 mm²) Cu3.5 300 mm² Cu1 184477 184562 184473
0.5 inch2 (323 mm²) Al3.5 185 mm² Cu1 184478 179664 184471
Note 1: Buy in from TE Connectivity Part No CKR323-185/1.
39.1 Requirements
satisfied when constructing a heatshrink four-to-one straight through joint:
The joint shall be constructed in accordance with the installation instruction supplied in the joint kit.

Unclassified
LAY-ON TEE JOINT AL4 XQ Z/SAC CABLES (LV3-40)

This specification provides the requirements for constructing Lay-On Tee Joint from four core, solid
aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed main cables (AL4 XQ Z/SAC) to four core,
solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed tee cables (AL4 XQ Z/SAC).
Notes:
3. Hepworth Connector Details:

240 mm² 128132

Joint Mould 1 71282

Unclassified
LAY-ON TEE JOINT AL4 XQ Z/SAC TO AL3 XQ CU(NW)

Z/SAC CABLE (LV3-41)
This specification provides the requirements for constructing a Lay-On Tee Joint from four core,
solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed main cables (AL4 XQ Z/SAC) to three
core, solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, copper wave-wound concentric wire neutral, PVC
sheathed tee cables (AL3 XQ CU(NW) Z/SAC).
Notes:
3. Hepworth Connector and Bi-metal Link Details:
Cable Size Hepworth Connector Bi-metal Link

Stockcode Stockcode
240 mm² 128132 144014

Joint Mould 1 71282

Unclassified
LAY-ON TEE JOINT AL3 XQ CU(NW) Z/SAC TO AL4 XQ

Z/SAC CABLE (LV3-43)
This specification provides the requirements for constructing a Lay-On Tee Joint from three core,
solid aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, copper wave-wound concentric wire neutral, PVC
sheathed main cables (AL3 XQ CU(NW) Z/SAC) to four core, solid aluminium conductor, XLPE
insulated, PVC sheathed tee cables (AL4 XQ Z/SAC).
Notes:
3. Hepworth Connector, Bi-metal Link and Neutral Bond Details:

240 mm² 128132
4-Core Cable Size of Neutral Bond Bimetal Split Bolt

Size Copper Stockcode Link Clamp
Neutral Bond Stockcode Stockcode
240 mm² 120 mm² 64196 144014 61358

Joint Mould 1 71282

Unclassified
DISCONNECTION LINK BOX (FOUR-WAY) FOR SINGLE

CORE CABLES (LV5-9)
This specification provides the requirements for constructing a four-way underground disconnection
link box for connecting four 4 x 185mm² stranded copper conductors, XLPE insulated, PVC
sheathed, Single core cables. The cast iron frame and lid are designed for installation in areas
reserved for pedestrians only.
Figure 43.1 – Link box and frame

Unclassified
Figure 43.2 – Link Box - Front and End Elevation
Note: Apply a 5mm thick layer of sand/cement mix on top of the sand bedding prior to installing
the concrete slabs.
Figure 43.3 – Link Box Cable Termination
1. Abrade the cable sheath and the cable insulation to the dimensions shown.
2. Pre-heat the compression lug before placing the heatshrink sleeve over the cable.
3. Shrink the sleeve starting from the cable end.
4. Apply additional heat to the sleeve and the palm of the lug until a bead of mastic appears
around the ends of the sleeve.

Unclassified

1 4-way Link box 1 180181
2 185mm² Copper Cable Lug 16 175532
3 Single Core Cables:
185 Cu1 XQ Z/COM/#COLOUR As required 151183
185 Cu1 XQ Z 61432
4 Concrete slabs 2 59725
5 Cast iron frame 1 180252
6 Cable Trough Covers 2 See Note 1
7 Mastic-lined heatshrink sleeve, 150mm 1 pack 181351
length (contains 16 in
a pack)
8 Foam tubes 16 See Note 1
9 Link Cover 16 See Note 1
10 Sand barrier 2 See Note 1
11 Resin 4 tubs 75390
Notes:
1. Disconnection link box is available on stockcode 180181 and comes complete with activating
links, link covers, tee operating handle, foam tubes, bell housing, circuit numbers, circuit
number housings, cable trough covers and sand barriers.
2. The dimensions of the disconnection link box are 470mm wide x 720mm long x 410mm high.
3. The threads of the stainless steel studs shall be lubricated with Nickel anti-seize grease
(stockcode 177212) prior to tightening. Wipe off any excess anti-seize after the nuts have
been tightened.
4. Cable connections to be tighten to a torque of 45Nm.
The link box shall be positioned so that when facing the link box and the building line “1” is in the
bottom left corner followed by “2”, “3”, and “4” in a clockwise direction. See drawing below.

Unclassified
5. Resin shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. The resin must be allowed to set before applying mechanical load to it or energising the link
box. This will typically be a minimum of 2 hours.
Figure 43.4 – Cast Iron lid and the bolts provided with the pit frame
Note: Use string lines to determine the pavement height and then adjust the bolts provided with
the pit frame to ensure that the cast iron lid is level with the pavement surface.
The Cast Iron lid shall be infilled with concrete.

Unclassified
STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT SERVICE CABLES (LV2-45)

44.1 Joints
This specification provides the requirements for the following straight through joints:
• four core stranded copper, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, PVC sheathed cables to four
core stranded copper, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, PVC sheathed cables.
• four core stranded copper, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, PVC sheathed cables to three
core stranded copper, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, copper helically wound concentric
wire neutral, PVC sheathed cables.
• four core stranded copper, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, PVC sheathed cables to single
core stranded copper, PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cables.
• transition joint from four core stranded copper, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, PVC
sheathed cables to three core solid sector aluminium paper insulated, metal sheathed,
polymeric oversheathed cables.
Ausgrid’s stockcodes of approved straight through joint kits for service cables are provided in the
table below.
Table 44.1 – Straight Through Joint Kits for Service Cables

16 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 16 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 74120 90092
16 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 16 mm² Cu3 XQ Cu(N) Z 74120 * 90092
50 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 50 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 74211 57174
16 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 16mm² Cu1 Z Z 167742 90092
16 mm² Cu4 XQ Z 25 mm² AL3 P AL(N) Z/SAC 179134 177742
*The neutral insulating sleeve for the ceander cable is to be cut to length from 40m roll (stockcode
177751).
Table 44.2 – Neutral Bonding Cable for Multicore PILC Service Cable
Service Cable Neutral Bonding Cable Stockcode

25mm² Aluminium Multicore PILC 16mm² Copper Cable 90126
Service Cable
44.2 Requirements
satisfied when constructing a heatshrink straight through joint for service cables:
(a) The joints shall be constructed in accordance with the installation instruction supplied in the
joint kit.
(b) Use a wire brush, to abrade the surface of the aluminium conductors. Apply jointing compound
with conductive zinc particles to all aluminium conductors. Use a different wire brush, to again
abrade the surface of the aluminium conductors prior to terminating into the connectors.

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POT END (LIVE END SEAL) FOR SERVICE & STREETLIGHT

CABLES (LV1-55)
45.1 Cables
This specification provides the requirements for a pot end (live end seal) on the following cables:
(a) two core cross-linked, polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed service and streetlight cables
(b) four core cross-linked, polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed service and streetlight cables
45.2 Using pot ends

Pot ends (Live End Seals) shall only be used for maintaining the existing network (eg
decommissioning a section of LV cable) and must not be used on newly installed cables or network
extensions such as staged subdivisions.
Where pot ends are to be used, they shall only be installed on cables:
• where it is possible to visually trace the entire length of cable from the pot end to the
source of supply, or
• where it is possible to visually trace the entire length of cable from the pot end to the tee
joint to which the pot ended section of cable is connected. Additionally, it shall be possible
to identify the cables connected to the other two legs of the tee joint using cable
identification equipment.
When pot ends are to be direct buried, the pot end shall be located as close as practicable to
either:
• the source of supply, or
• the tee joint to which the pot ended section of cable is connected.
This requirement is to minimise future civil works for the purposes of cable identification.
If it is intended to join cable to the pot ended section of cable in the future, sufficient cable length
shall be left to allow for the pot end to be replaced with a straight through joint.
45.3 Approved pot end kits

Ausgrid’s stockcodes of approved pot ends for service and streetlight cables are provided in the
table below:
Cable Type Stockcode

16mm² Cu2 XQ Z 185023
16mm² Cu4 XQ Z 185025
50mm² Cu4 XQ Z 185026

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45.4 Requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied when constructing a pot end:
(a) The cable cores must not be bent tighter than the manufacturer’s specified minimum internal
bending radius during the construction process.
(b) The pot end shall be constructed in accordance with the installation instruction supplied in the
kit.
(c) The kit components and the prepared cable ends must be kept free of foreign matter and
must not be damaged during the construction process.
(d) All components involved in the pot end (including cable components) which will come into
lint-free cloth.
(f) The completed pot end must be allowed to cool down before applying mechanical load to it.
(g) The completed pot end if direct buried, shall be surrounded in soft bedding material up to a
depth of 100 mm above the pot end. The bedding material must comply with the
requirements of NS130.
TESTING CABLE JOINTS AFTER INSTALLATION

All completed low voltage electrical works shall be tested prior to commissioning in accordance with
the requirements of NS161.
STORES AND MATERIALS

Only approved materials and equipment may be used in the construction of infrastructure which
ultimately forms part of Ausgrid’s electrical network. The approved materials and equipment
contained in this Network Standard are detailed in Ausgrid's Approved Material List (AML) with
manufacturer and supplier information and Ausgrid stockcodes where appropriate. Ausgrid will
consider adding alternative materials and equipment to the AML in accordance with NS181.
ASPs may obtain approved materials and equipment items as listed in the AML from any source.
Where an ASP wishes to use alternative materials and equipment, application to have the materials
or equipment considered for approval is to be made in accordance with NS181. Alternatively,
where approved materials and equipment are held as stock in Ausgrid’s stores system, ASPs may
purchase them from Ausgrid. All enquiries and requests for quotations should be directed by email
to [email protected] and should include the appropriate stockcode numbers.
All materials used on Ausgrid’s network must be new.
AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

For this Network Standard the authorities and responsibilities of Ausgrid employees and managers
in relation to content, management and document control of this Network Standard can be obtained
from the Company Procedure (Network) – Production / Review of Engineering Technical
Documents within the document repository. The responsibilities of persons for the design or
construction work detailed in this Network Standard are identified throughout this Standard in the
context of the requirements to which they apply.

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RELATED DOCUMENTS
All work covered in this document shall conform to all relevant Legislation, Standards, Codes of
Practice and Network Standards. Current Network Standards are available on Ausgrid’s Internet
site at www.ausgrid.com.au.
ASPs and other persons external to Ausgrid are responsible for sourcing the manufacturer’s
instructions and manuals.
49.1 Ausgrid documents

• Company Procedure (Network) - Field Recording of Network Assets
• Company Procedure (Network) - Field Recording of Network Assets Authorisation
• Company Procedure (Network) – Network Standards Compliance
• Connection Policy
• Customer Installation Safety Plan
• Electrical Safety Rules
• Electricity Network Safety Management System Manual
• ES4 Accredited Service Provider Authorisation
• Low Voltage Live Work Manual Book 2 – Overhead Work
• Low Voltage Live Work Manual Book 4 – Underground Work
• NS100 Field Recording of Network Assets
• NS100 External Annexure C
• NS110 Design and Construction Standard for Underground Residential Subdivisions
• NS116 Design Standards for Distribution Equipment Earthing
• NS125 Construction of Low Voltage Overhead Mains
• NS130 Laying Underground Cables up to and including 11 kV
• NS161 Testing of Underground Cables
• NS181 Approval of Materials and Equipment and Network Standard Variations
• NS181 Approved Material List (AML)
• NS212 Integrated Support Requirements for Ausgrid Network Assets
• NS260 Sub-Transmission Feeder Earthing Design
• Policy for ASP/1 Premises Connections
• Public Electrical Safety Awareness Plan
49.2 Other standards and documents

• Service and Installation Rules of New South Wales

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49.3 Acts and regulations

• Electricity Supply (General) Regulation 2014 (NSW)
• Electricity Supply (Safety and Network Management) Regulation 2014
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)
• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW)
DEFINITIONS
ABS Pole Air Break Switch Pole.
Accredited An individual or entity accredited by the NSW Department of Planning,
Service Provider Industry and Environment, in accordance with the Electricity Supply (Safety
(ASP) and Network Management) Regulation 2014 (NSW).
ASP/1, ASP/3 As defined in the current version of the NSW Department of Planning,
Industry and Environment – Accreditation of Providers of Contestable
Services – Scheme Rules.
Authorised A person with technical knowledge or sufficient experience who has been
Person approved as competent and is then authorised in writing by Ausgrid to
perform the function requiring authorisation on or near the company’s
electricity network. This definition holds for various forms of the word, eg
authorisation, authorise and authorised.
Authorised Work requiring specific permission in writing from Ausgrid to undertake
Work contestable design or work on or near its network. Refer to ES4 for further
information.
Client A Client is an individual or an entity which has responsibility for the design
and construction of the electricity reticulation installation, and who enters
into an agreement/contractual arrangement with accredited parties, for
developing the installation. A Client could be a developer, an Accredited
Service Provider or a customer.
Contestable Contestable Work is work such as the design, construction and installation
Work of electricity works, which are required to connect a customer’s installation
to an electricity network or relocate network assets. Customers are required
to fund the cost of contestable work and they have the choice of selecting
the ASP to carry out the work. The legislation relevant to contestable work is
the Electricity Supply (Safety and Network Management) Regulation 2014
(NSW).
Conventional A Street Lighting Standard with a planted-type base providing for the
Base Street installation of either side-entry or post-top luminaires.
Lighting
Standard
Customer A retail customer, or a real estate developer who requests (or on whose
behalf a request is made for) a new connection, connection alteration or
asset relocation.
Designer An Ausgrid employee, contractor to Ausgrid or authorised ASP/3 who is duly
qualified to produce design plans.
Direct Buried Cables installed underground whose outer surface is in direct contact with
Cables the general mass of the earth.
Distribution An enclosure consisting of a base and a cover, housing cable terminations
Pillar and forming part of the low voltage distribution network. Types of pillars
include link pillars, solid pillars. All distribution pillars have provisions for the
connection of services.
Distribution Side The side of the street on which low voltage distributor cables are installed.
Note: This only applies to single sided schemes.

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Document Ausgrid employees who work with printed copies of document must check
Control the document repository regularly to monitor version control. Documents are
considered “UNCONTROLLED IF PRINTED”, as indicated in the footer.
Link Pillar A pillar incorporating links which serves as a switching point using
removable links.
Lot Boundary The dividing boundary line between adjoining lots and road reserve.
Low Voltage An electricity line rated at not more than 1000V AC which originates at the
(LV) Distributor low voltage end of a distribution substation and serves to convey electrical
energy to end users via their service mains. Low voltage distributors are
constructed in public roadways or through easements on private land.
Network A document, including Network Planning Standards, that describes the
Standard Company's minimum requirements for planning, design, construction,
maintenance, technical specification, environmental, property and metering
activities on the distribution and transmission network. These documents
are stored in the Network Category of the document repository and
available externally on Ausgrid’s website.
Pillar-Standard A steel street lighting column with an enlarged lower section which could
incorporate a link panel/bi-form connectors/tri-form connectors and
providing for the connection of services. Pillar-Standards are mounted on
ragbolt assemblies. Note: Pillar-standards are no longer a design /
construction option, although many will continue to operate on the network.
PT Pole A pole with a distribution transformer attached.
Remote Side The non-distributor side of the street.
Review date The review date displayed in the header of the document is the future date
for review of a document. The default period is three years from the date of
approval however a review may be mandated at any time where a need is
identified. Potential needs for a review include changes in legislation,
organisational changes, restructures, occurrence of an incident or changes
in technology or work practice and/or identification of efficiency
improvements.
Service Mains The electricity cable between the Point of Common Coupling and the
Connection Point as defined in the Service an Installation Rules of NSW.
Service Conduit A short length of service conduit installed between the distribution pillar and
Stub each of the adjoining lots within the subdivision.
Solid Pillar A pillar where the distributor cables are solidly connected using either bolted
lugs or mechanical connectors. Isolation of the distributor cables requires
removal of the connection bolts under load-free conditions.
Street The boundary line between the dedicated roadway and the allotment. This
Alignment is also known as the property alignment.
Street Lighting The customer (eg Local Council) responsible for providing street lighting,
Customer controlling the standard of lighting and responsible for the applicable Street
Lighting charges.
For dedicated roadways, the Street Lighting Customer is the Local Council
or TfNSW (Transport for NSW). For community land title developments, the
Street Lighting Customer is the Community Association responsible for that
particular development.

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RECORDKEEPING
The table below identifies the types of records relating to the process, their storage location and
retention period.
Table 51.1 – Recordkeeping
Type of Record Storage Location Retention Period*
Approved copy of the Network Document repository Network sub Unlimited

Standard process Standard – Company
Draft Copies of the Network Work Folder for Network Standards Unlimited
Standard during (HPRM ref. 2014/21250/309)
amendment/creation
Working documents (emails, Records management system Work Unlimited

memos, impact assessment Folder for Network Standards (HPRM
reports, etc.) ref. 2014/21250/309)
* The following retention periods are subject to change eg if the records are required for legal
matters or legislative changes. Before disposal, retention periods should be checked and
authorised by the Records Manager.
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Document Owner : Head of Asset Risk & Performance
Distribution Coordinator : Manager Asset Standards

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Annexure A - Installation Instruction – LV 4-Core Straight Through

Joints 240AL4 XQ Z/SAC Cable

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Annexure B - Installation Instruction – LV 4 to 1 Straight Through

Joint 185Cu1 XQ Z Cables

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Network Standard

NW000-S0087 NS127 LOW VOLTAGE CABLE JOINTS AND TERMINATIONS

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AMENDMENTS TO THIS STANDARD

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Standard Joints and Testing, Quality of Work and

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UGOH CONSTRUCTION, OVERHEAD BARE CONDUCTORS TO SINGLE CORE CABLES

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32.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 110

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3.2 Total number of Service UGOH connections on an Ausgrid pole

3.3 Mechanical Protection of UGOHs

Ausgrid Stockcode Description

184570 KIT, UGOH COVER, NON-METALLIC, 60MM SUITABLE FOR

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Figure 3.1 – Metallic UGOH Cover Bonded to Neutral

Ausgrid Stockcode Description

184571 KIT, UGOH COVER, NON-METALLIC, 90MM SUITABLE FOR

Existing LV UGOH covers

Cable Connection Bond for Metallic Covers

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Figure 3.2 – Neutral Connection Bond to the Metallic Cover

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UGOHs on Ausgrid poles

Figure 3.3 – LV UGOH Location on Ausgrid Poles

Sub-transmission poles and UGOHs

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3.4 UGOHs on air break switch (ABS) poles

3.5 UGOHs on substation poles (PTs)

3.6 Service UGOHs in excess of 200 amps

3.7 Phase and neutral/earth connectors

3.8 Stripping dimensions

3.9 Other requirements

• All heatshrink components must be kept free of contamination during jointing.

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• Ensure that all bolted connections are tight.

3.10 Lubrication of stainless steel bolts and set-screws

3.11 Consideration of Visually Impaired Persons

Short Turret Pillars

Contrast against Surrounding Surfaces

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Determining Luminance Contrast

• Using a Lux Meter, or

3.12 Field recording of network assets

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CONSTRUCTION OF UGOH SERVICE CABLE CONNECTIONS

See Figure 5.2

Figure 5.1 – General Arrangement

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Figure 5.2 – Cable Termination Details

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Table 5.1 – Common Components Independent of Cable/Conductor Type

Item Description Qty Stockcode

Module A – For 16 CU4 XQ Z

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Module B – For 50 CU4 XQ Z

3. Cable saddles shall be fitted no more than 1000 mm apart.