BS 7889:1997
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Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, unarmoured cables for a voltage of 600/1000 V
Hardcopy , PDF
31-10-2012
English
29-04-2005
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 Conductors
6 Insulation
7 Identification of cores
8 Oversheath
9 Cable marking
10 End sealing
11 Schedule of tests
12 Test conditions
13 Routine tests
14 Sample tests
15 Type tests
Annex A (informative) Recommendations for the selection and
operation of cables
Annex B (informative) Recommendations for the installation of
cables
Annex C (informative) Information to be provided with enquiry
or order
Annex D (normative) Measurement of thickness
Annex E (normative) Voltage test on completed cables
Annex F (normative) Compatibility test
Annex G (informative) Notes on type tests
Annex H (informative) Guide to use
Bibliography
Construction and methods of test for unarmoured, single-core thermosetting insulated cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V; for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications, but not for direct burial in the ground.
| Committee |
GEL/20/17
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 96/202306 DC & 02/208358 DC (02/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2005. (09/2005)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
20
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| BS 4727-2:GRP08(1994) : 1994 | GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL, POWER, TELECOMMUNICATION, ELECTRONICS, LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLES |
| BS 7671:1992 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS |
| BS EN 60811-1-1:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions. Tests for determining the mechanical properties - Section 1: Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for determining the mechanical properties |
| BS EN 60811-1-3:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Methods for determining the density. Water absorption tests. Shrinkage test |
| IEC 60183:2015 | Guidance for the selection of high-voltage A.C. cable systems |
| BS 7655-1.3:1993 | Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric insulating compounds XLPE |
| BS 7655-4.2:1993 | Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. PVC sheathing compounds General application |
| BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods |
| BS 7655-1.2(1993) : 1993 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - ELASTOMERIC INSULATING COMPOUNDS - GENERAL 90 DEGREE C APPLICATION |
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