BS 5055:1991
Superseded
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Specification for elastomer-insulated cables for electric signs and high-voltage luminous-discharge-tube installations
Hardcopy , PDF
English
28-02-1991
15-03-1999
Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Classification
4 Conductors
5 Insulation
6 Proofed tape (for cable type A)
7 Sheath
8 Metal screen
9 Construction and overall dimensions
10 Schedule of tests
11 Electrical requirements
Appendices
A Smoke emission test method. Measurement of smoke
density using the 3 m cube
B Measurement of thickness of lead screen
C Method of test for resistance to long-term breakdown
Tables
1 Cable construction details
2 Extruded synthetic sheath material
3 Standard absorbance (Ao)
4 Schedule of tests
5 Summary of electrical tests
Figures
1 Method of support of test piece
2 Plan view of test cube
3 Photometric system
4 Cable trough
5 Test arrangement for resistance to long-term
breakdown
Requirements and dimensions for single-core flexible cables for operation at voltages up to and including 5 kV to earth.
| Committee |
GEL/20/16
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 5055(1973) and 92/27292 DC. (03/2007)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
24
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| BS 4727-2:GRP08(1986) : 1986 | GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL POWER TELECOMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLE TERMINOLOGY |
| BS 6425-1:1983 | Methods of test for gases evolved during combustion of electric cables. Method for determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during combustion of polymeric materials taken from cables |
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