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  • IEC 62440:2008

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    Electric cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V - Guide to use

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Language(s):  English - French

    Published date:  07-02-2008

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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    FOREWORD
    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Safety
      4.1 General
      4.2 Selection and installation
      4.3 Fixed cables
      4.4 Flexible cables or cords
    5 Limiting conditions
      5.1 General
      5.2 Voltage
      5.3 Current-carrying capacity
      5.4 Thermal effects
      5.5 Fire characteristics
      5.6 Mechanical stress
          5.6.1 General
          5.6.2 Tension
          5.6.3 Bending
          5.6.4 Compression
          5.6.5 Twisting/torsion
      5.7 Compatibility
      5.8 Dynamic stresses (electromechanical stress)
    6 Initial and periodic verifications
    7 Packaging, storage and handling/transportation
      7.1 Packaging
      7.2 Storage
          7.2.1 Risk of moisture
          7.2.2 Temperature conditions
      7.3 Handling/transportation
    Annex A (informative) Classes of external influence
            (environmental conditions)
    Annex B (informative) Types of usage
    Annex C (informative) Classes of duty
    Bibliography

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    Provides general guidance for the safe use of electric cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V. It is applicable to those cables that are specified in IEC 60227 and IEC 60245. The guidance given in this standard can also be applicable to low-voltage cables of a similar type to those specified in IEC 60227 and IEC 60245 but not specifically mentioned in those standards. In such cases, it is advisable to seek additional advice from the cable manufacturer.

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    Committee TC 20
    Development Note Stability Date: 2020. (09/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Current

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEC 63010-1:2017 Halogen-free thermoplastic insulated and sheathed flexible cables of rated voltages up to and including 300/300 V - Part 1: General requirements and cables
    14/30289997 DC : 0 BS EN 62893-1 - CHARGING CABLES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    IEC 62893-3:2017 Charging cables for electric vehicles for rated voltages up to and including 0,6/1 kV - Part 3: Cables for AC charging according to modes 1, 2 and 3 of IEC 61851-1 of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
    IEC 62930:2017 Electric cables for photovoltaic systems with a voltage rating of 1,5 kV DC
    17/30347375 DC : 0 BS EN 62368-1 ED 3.0 - AUDIO/VIDEO; INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - PART 1: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
    16/30326336 DC : 0 BS EN 63010-1 - ELECTRIC CABLES - HALOGEN-FREE THERMOPLASTIC INSULATED AND SHEATHED FLEXIBLE CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 300/300 V - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    IEC 62821-1:2015 Electric cables - Halogen-free, low smoke, thermoplastic insulated and sheathed cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements
    14/30313775 DC : 0 BS EN 62893-3 - CHARGING CABLES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - PART 3: CABLES FOR AC CHARGING ACCORDING TO MODES 1, 2 AND 3 OF IEC 61851-1
    IEC 62821-3:2015 Electric cables - Halogen-free, low smoke, thermoplastic insulated and sheathed cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 3: Flexible cables (cords)
    IEC 60364-7-713:2013 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-713: Requirements for special installations or locations - Furniture
    IEC 60227-1:2007 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements
    IEC 60245-1:2003+AMD1:2007 CSV Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements

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    IEC 60245-6:1994 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 6: Arc welding electrode cables
    IEC 60364-5-51:2005 Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-51: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Common rules
    IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
    IEC 60050-461:2008 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 461: Electric cables
    IEC 60364-5-52:2009 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 5-52: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Wiring systems
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