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  • BS 7889:1997

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    Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, unarmoured cables for a voltage of 600/1000 V

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-10-2012

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-04-2005

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    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

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    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.

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    Committee GEL/20/17
    Development Note Supersedes 96/202306 DC & 02/208358 DC (02/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2005. (09/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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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