BS 5308-1:1986
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Instrumentation cables Specification for polyethylene insulated cables
Hardcopy , PDF
31-07-2009
English
28-11-1986
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Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
Section one. General
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Categories of cable
Section two. Constructional requirements
4 Conductor material
5 Dimensions
6 Insulation
7 Pairs
8 Pair identification
9 Pair screens
10 Cabling
11 Binder tape
12 Collective screen and drain wire
13 Outer protection
Section three. Electrical requirements
14 Spark
15 Voltage
16 Insulation resistance
17 Conductor resistance
18 Capacitance
19 L/R ratio
Section four. Identification and sealing
20 Manufacturer identification
21 Cable identification
22 End sealing
Appendices
A Identification of pairs
B Handling and usage at various temperatures
C Voltage test
Tables
1 Details of conductors and insulation thickness
2 Dimensions of 0.5 mm2 class 1 conductor (1/0.80 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables without
individual pair screens
3 Dimensions of 0.5 mm2 class 1 conductor (1/0.80 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables with
individual pair screens
4 Dimensions of 1.0 mm2 class 1 conductor (1/1.13 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables without
individual pair screens
5 Dimensions of 1.0 mm2 class 1 conductor (1/1.13 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables with
individual pair screens
6 Dimensions of 0.5 mm2 class 5 conductor (16/0.2 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables without
individual pair screens
7 Dimensions of 0.5 mm2 class 5 conductor (16/0.2 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables with
individual pair screens
8 Dimensions of 1.5 mm2 class 2 conductor (7/0.53 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables without
individual pair screens
9 Dimensions of 1.5 mm2 class 2 conductor (7/0.53 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables with
individual pair screens
10 List of tests applicable to PVC sheath
11 Maximum mutual capacitance values
12 Identification of cable pairs other than two-pair
unscreened cables
Specifies requirements for and dimensions of polyethylene insulated cables in pairs, with or without screens and optionally incorporating single wire armour or lead sheath with single wire armour.
| Committee |
EPL/46
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 5306-1(1975), 85/23458 DC & 92/25903 DC. (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2005. (10/2005)
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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 6234:1987 | Specification for polyethylene insulation and sheath of electric cables |
| BS 5501-9:1982 | Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres Specification for intrinsically safe electrical systems \'i\' |
| BS 5345-4:1977 | Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (other than mining applications or explosive processing and manufacture) Installation and maintenance requirements for electrical apparatus with type of protection \'i\'. Intrinsically safe electrical apparatus and systems |
| BS 5501-7:1977 | Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres Intrinsic safety \'i\' |
| BS 6746:1990 | Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables |
| BS 801:1984 | Specification for composition of lead and lead alloy sheaths of electric cables |
| BS 4727(1971) : LATEST | |
| BS 5501-1:1977 | Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres General requirements |
| BS 6346:1997 | Electric cables. PVC insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V |
| BS 1442:1969 | Specification for galvanized mild steel wire for armouring cables |
| BS 5345-1:1989 | Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (other than mining applications or explosive processing and manufacture) General recommendations |
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