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BS 5308-2:1986
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Instrumentation cables Specification for PVC insulated cables
Hardcopy , PDF
31-07-2009
English
28-11-1986
Foreword
Committees responsible
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
B Mechanical characteristics
C Handling and usage at various temperatures
D Voltage test
Tables
1 Details of conductors and insulation thickness
2 Dimensions of 0.5 mm2 class 5 conductor (16/0.2 mm)
multicore PVC insulated cables
3 Dimensions of 0.75 mm2 class 5 conductor (24/0.2 mm)
multicore PVC insulated cables
4 Dimensions of 0.5 mm2 class 5 conductor (16/0.2 mm)
multipair PVC insulated cables
5 Dimensions of 0.75 mm2 class 5 conductor (24/0.2 mm)
multipair PVC insulated cables
6 Dimensions of 1.5 mm2 class 2 conductor (7/0.53 mm)
multicore PVC insulated cables
7 Dimensions of 1.5 mm2 class 5 conductor (7/0.53 mm)
multipair PVC insulated cables
8 Dimensions of 0.5 mm2 class 5 conductor (16/0.20 mm)
multipair PVC insulated cables with individual pair
screens
9 Dimensions of 0.75 mm2 class 5 conductor (24/0.20
mm) multipair PVC insulated cables with individual
pair screens
10 Dimensions of 1.5 mm2 class 2 conductor (7/0.53 mm)
multipair PVC insulated cables with individual pair
screens
11 Identification of cable pairs other than two-pair
unscreened cables
12 Tests applicable to the insulation of cables
13 Tests applicable to the sheaths of cables
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