BS EN 50143:2009
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Cables for signs and luminous-discharge-tube installations operating from a no-load rated output voltage exceeding 1000 V but not exceeding 10000 V
Hardcopy , PDF
English
31-05-2009
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Rated voltage
5 General requirements for the construction of cables
5.1 Conductors
5.2 Insulation
5.3 Oversheath
5.4 Non-metallic components of halogen free cables
6 Cable types
6.1 General
6.2 Requirements
7 Silicone rubber insulated cables (types B, C2 and D2)
7.1 Construction
7.2 Tests
7.3 Maximum continuous conductor temperature
8 PVC insulated cables (types E, F and G)
8.1 Construction
8.2 Tests
8.3 Maximum continuous conductor temperature
9 Cables with a composite insulation of polyethylene
and PVC (type K)
9.1 Construction
9.2 Tests
9.3 Maximum continuous conductor temperature
10 Silicone rubber insulated cables (type L)
10.1 Construction
10.2 Tests
10.3 Maximum continuous conductor temperature
11 Test methods
11.1 General
11.2 Classification of test according to the frequency
with which they are carried out
11.3 Sampling
11.4 Pre-conditioning
11.5 Test temperature
11.6 Test voltage
12 Marking
12.1 Indication of origin
12.2 Indication of cable type and rated voltage
12.3 Continuity of marks
12.4 Additional marking
12.5 Durability
12.6 Legibility
12.7 Use of the name CENELEC
13 Guide to use (informative)
Annex A (normative) - Requirements for halogens
Annex B (normative) - Determination of halogens -
Elemental test
Annex C (normative) - Requirements for the
non-electrical tests for type ZM1 sheath
Annex D (normative) - Requirements for the
compatibility test
Annex E (normative) - Electrical test methods
Annex F (normative) - Non-electrical test methods
Annex G (normative) - Requirements for the
non-electrical tests for polyethylene
insulation
Pertains to single core cables of rated voltages up to and including 5/10 kV (U[o]/U) used with electric signs and high-voltage luminous-discharge-tube installations.
Committee |
GEL/20/17
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DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 5055(1991) and 93/205202 DC. (10/2003) Supersedes 07/30164212 DC. (06/2009)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
38
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Status |
Current
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Supersedes |
Standards | Relationship |
I.S. EN 50143:2009 | Identical |
EN 50143:2009 | Identical |
SN EN 50143 : 2009 | Identical |
UNE-EN 50143:2010 | Identical |
DIN EN 50143 : 2010 | Identical |
NBN EN 50143 : 2009 | Identical |
NF EN 50143 : 2009 | Identical |
NEN EN 50143 : 2009 | Identical |
IEC 60228:2004 | Conductors of insulated cables |
IEC 60684-2:2011 | Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 2: Methods of test |
EN 50267-2-1:1998 | Common test methods for cables under fire conditions - Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables - Part 2-1: Procedures - Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas |
EN 60684-2:2011 | Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 2: Methods of test |
EN 60228:2005 COR 2005 | CONDUCTORS OF INSULATED CABLES |
EN 60332-1-2:2004/A11:2016 | TESTS ON ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS - PART 1-2: TEST FOR VERTICAL FLAME PROPAGATION FOR A SINGLE INSULATED WIRE OR CABLE - PROCEDURE FOR 1 KW PRE-MIXED FLAME (IEC 60332-1-2:2004/A1:2015) |
IEC 60332-1-2:2004+AMD1:2015 CSV | Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions - Part 1-2: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulatedwire or cable - Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame |
EN 61034-2:2005/A1:2013 | MEASUREMENT OF SMOKE DENSITY OF CABLES BURNING UNDER DEFINED CONDITIONS - PART 2: TEST PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS (IEC 61034-2:2005/A1:2013) |
EN 50363-3 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 | INSULATING, SHEATHING AND COVERING MATERIALS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES - PART 3: PVC INSULATING COMPOUNDS |
EN 50363-4-1:2005 | Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables - Part 4-1: PVC sheathing compounds |
EN 50395 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 | ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES |
EN 50363-1:2005 | Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables - Part 1: Cross-linked elastomeric insulating compounds |
IEC 61034-2:2005+AMD1:2013 CSV | Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under definedconditions - Part 2: Test procedure and requirements |
EN 50267-2-2:1998 | Common test methods for cables under fire conditions - Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables - Part 2-2: Procedures - Determination of degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring pH and conductivity |
EN 50396 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 | NON ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES |
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