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  • BS 7919:2001

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    Electric cables. Flexible cables rated up to 450/750V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-09-2011

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-03-2008

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Voltage designation
    5 General
    6 Flexible cables with thermosetting insulation
    7 Flexible cables with thermoplastic insulation
    Annex A (informative) - Guide to use of insulated
                            flexible cables
    Annex B (informative) - Guidance on procedure for
                            routine tests on rubber and
                            PVC insulated flexible cables
                            of rated voltages U[0]/U up to
                            450/750 V
    Annex C (normative) - Electrical tests
    Annex D (normative) - Mechanical test - Two pulley
                          flexing test
    Annex E (normative) - Procedure for checking the
                          efficacy of the spark testing method
                          and equipment
    Annex F (normative) - Solderability test for plain
                          conductors
    Annex G (normative) - Compatibility test
    Annex H - Spare
    Annex I (normative) - Water immersion tests for
                          H07RN8-F flexible cables
    Annex J - Spare
    Annex K (normative) - Measurement of thickness
    Bibliography

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    Describes requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of insulated flexible cables for operation at voltages up to and including 450 V a.c. to earth and 750 V a.c. between conductors, intended for use with appliances and equipment, in industrial or similar environments for ordinary or heavy duty.

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    Committee GEL/20/17
    Development Note To be read in conjunction with BS 6500(2000). Also available as part of BS KIT 64. Supersedes 00/240543 DC and 02/208369 DC. Together with BS 6500(2000), BS 6004(2000) and BS 6007(2000), supersedes BS 6141(1991). Reviewed and Confirmed by BSI, May 2006. (05/2006)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    03/303439 DC : DRAFT MAR 2003 BS 7540-3:2004 - GUIDE TO USE FOR CABLES WITH A RATED VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 450/750 V - PART 3: NATIONAL STANDARD CABLES NOT INCLUDED IN HD 21 AND HD 22
    BS 7540-2:2005 Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V Harmonized cable types from HD 21 and HD 22
    BS 7671(2008) : 2018 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    BS 8450:2006 Code of practice for installation of electrical and electronic equipment in ships
    03/303437 DC : DRAFT MAR 2003 BS 7540-1:2004 - GUIDE TO USE FOR CABLES WITH A RATED VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 450/750 V - PART 1: GENERAL GUIDANCE
    12/30248753 DC : 0 BS 6004 - ELECTRIC CABLES - PVC INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED CABLES FOR VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 460/750 V, FOR ELECTRIC POWER, LIGHTING AND INTERNAL WIRING
    BS 7909:2011 Code of practice for temporary electrical systems for entertainment and related purposes
    BS 6007:2000 Electric cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring
    BS 6500:2000 Electric cables. Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments
    BS 7909:2008 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND RELATED PURPOSES
    BS 1363-1:2016+A1:2018 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units Specification for rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs
    BS 7375:2010 Distribution of electricity on construction and demolition sites. Code of practice
    15/30297234 DC : 0 BS 1363-2 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED SOCKET-OUTLETS
    15/30297232 DC : 0 BS 1363-1 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR REWIRABLE AND NON-REWIRABLE 13 A FUSED PLUGS
    08/30166535 DC : DRAFT MAR 2008 BS 7909 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND RELATED PURPOSES
    15/30297238 DC : 0 BS 1363-4 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A FUSED CONNECTION UNITS SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED
    15/30297236 DC : 0 BS 1363-3 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR ADAPTORS
    03/303438 DC : DRAFT MAR 2003 BS 7540-2:2004 - GUIDE TO USE FOR CABLES WITH A RATED VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 450/750 V - PART 2: HARMONIZED CABLE TYPES FROM HD 21 AND HD 22
    BS 7540-1:2005 Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V General guidance
    BS 7540-3:2005 Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V National standard cables not included in HD 21 and HD 22
    BS 6396(2008) : 2008 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN OFFICE FURNITURE AND EDUCATIONAL FURNITURE - SPECIFICATION
    BS 6396:2008+A1:2015 Electrical systems in office furniture and educational furniture. Specification
    BS 6396:2002 Electrical systems in office furniture and office screens. Specification
    BS 8512:2008 Electric cables. Code of practice for the storage, handling, installation and disposal of cables on wooden drums
    08/30177004 DC : DRAFT JULY 2008 BS 6396 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN OFFICE FURNITURE AND OFFICE SCREENS - SPECIFICATION
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT1)/4(2008) : 2008 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - PART 1: CABLES ELECTRICAL INSULATED FLEXIBLE CORDS AND FLEXIBLE CABLES
    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    BS 6004:2012 Electric cables. PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 300/500 V, for electric power and lighting

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

    HD 22.11 : 200S2 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 11: EVA CORDS AND FLEXIBLE CABLES
    BS 4727-2:GRP08(1994) : 1994 GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL, POWER, TELECOMMUNICATION, ELECTRONICS, LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLES
    BS EN 50268-2:2000 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions Procedure
    BS EN 50267-2-2:1999 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables. Procedures Determination of degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring pH and conductivity - Determination of degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring pH and conductivity
    HD 22.10 S2:2007 Cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V and having cross-linked insulation - Part 10: EPR insulated and polyurethane sheathed flexible cables
    HD 22.13 : 200S2 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 13: HALOGEN-FREE FLEXIBLE CABLES HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE
    BS 6469-99.1(1992) : 1992 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - PART 99: TEST METHODS USED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BUT NOT SPECIFIED IN BS EN 60811 - SECTION 99.1: NON-ELECTRICAL TESTS
    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 60811-4-1:2004 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables. Common test methods Methods specific to polypropylene and polypropylene compounds. Resistance to environmental stress cracking. Measurement of the melt flow index. Carbon black and/or mineral filter content measurement in PE by direct combustion. Measurement of carbon black content by TGA. Assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope
    HD 22.15 : 200S2 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 15: MULTICORE CABLES INSULATED AND SHEATHED WITH HEAT RESISTANT SILICONE RUBBER
    HD 22.16 : 200S2 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 16: WATER RESISTANT POLYCHLOROPRENE OR EQUIVALENT SYNTHETIC ELASTOMER SHEATHED CABLES
    HD 308 S2:2001 Identification of cores in cables and flexible cords
    HD 21 PT13 : S1 AMD 1 2001 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE INSULATED CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V - OIL RESISTANT PVC SHEATHED CABLES WITH TWO OR MORE CONDUCTORS
    BS EN 50265-2-1:1999 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Procedures 1 kW pre-mixed flame - 1 kW pre-mixed flame
    BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods
    BS EN 60719:1993 Calculation for the lower and upper limits for the average outer dimensions of cables with circular copper conductors and of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
    BS EN 50266-2-4:2001 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables. Procedures Category C
    BS 7655-2.1:2000 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric sheathing compounds Harmonized types - Harmonized types
    HD 21-12 : S1 AMD 1 2001 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE INSULATED CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V - HEAT-RESISTANT FLEXIBLE CABLES (CORDS)
    BS EN 50334:2001 Marking by inscription for the identification of cores of electric cables
    HD 22.12 : 200S2 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 12: HEAT RESISTANT EPR CORDS AND FLEXIBLE CABLES
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