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BS 5055:1991

Superseded

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Specification for elastomer-insulated cables for electric signs and high-voltage luminous-discharge-tube installations

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-03-1999

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1991

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
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5055(1973) and 92/27292 DC. (03/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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