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BS 6231:1990
Superseded
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Specification for PVC-insulated cables for switchgear and controlgear wiring
Hardcopy , PDF
15-08-1998
English
31-10-1990
Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Temperature ratings
5 Voltage designations
6 Identification
7 Marking
8 Conductors
9 Insulation
10 Construction and overall dimensions
11 Dimensional test methods
12 Electrical requirements and test methods
13 Durability of colours and marking
14 Test under fire conditions
Appendix
A Guidance on installation and operating temperatures
Tables
1 Constructional details and maximum resistance for
small circular tinned annealed copper conductors not
included in BS 6360
2 Voltage values for spark test
3 Voltage values for voltage test
4 Thermal endurance test voltage
5 Types AU and AK PVC-insulated cables
6 Types BU and BR PVC-insulated rigid cables
7 Type BK PVC-insulated flexible cables
8 Types CU and CR PVC-insulated rigid cables
9 Type CK PVC-insulated flexible cables
10 List of tests applicable to the various types of
cable
Figure
1 Positions for first measurement of insulation
thickness
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