• BS 5308-2:1986

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Instrumentation cables Specification for PVC insulated cables

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-07-2009

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-11-1986

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    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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    Specifies requirements for and dimensions of PVC insulated cables in multicore and multipair construction, with or without screens and optionally incorporating single wire armour.

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    Committee EPL/46
    Development Note Supersedes BS 5308-2(1978), 85/27132 DC & 92/29195 DC. (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2005. (10/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    BS 5501-9:1982 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres Specification for intrinsically safe electrical systems \'i\'
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    BS 6746:1990 Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables
    BS 4727(1971) : LATEST
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    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
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