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  • BS EN 50214:2006

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    Flat polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cables

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-02-2007

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Requirements for the construction of cables
       4.1 General
       4.2 Core identification
       4.3 Telecommunication Units
    5 Flat PVC sheathed flexible cables for low rise lifts
       5.1 Code designation
       5.2 Rated voltage
       5.3 Construction
       5.4 Tests
    6 Flat PVC sheathed flexible cables, of rated voltage
       300/500 V, for high rise, high speed lifts
       6.1 Code designation
       6.2 Rated voltage
       6.3 Construction
       6.4 Tests
    7 Flat PVC sheathed flexible cable of rated voltage
       450/750 V
       7.1 Code designation
       7.2 Rated voltage
       7.3 Construction
       7.4 Tests
    8 Test methods
    9 Marking
       9.1 General
       9.2 Common Marking
    10 Guide to use
    Annex A (normative) Test methods
    Annex B (informative) Guide to use

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    Describes the construction, requirements and particular test methods for flat, flexible PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cables, of rated voltage U[O]/U 300/500 V, for use in passenger and goods lifts (elevators), and U[O]/U 450/750 V for general purposes and for special applications such as hoists and travelling cranes.

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    Committee GEL/20/17
    Development Note Supersedes BS 6977(1991). Supersedes 02/208370 DC and 98/263033 DC. (02/2004) Supersedes 04/30111288 DC (02/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

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    BS 5900:2012 Powered homelifts with partially enclosed carriers and no liftway enclosures. Specification
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    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 60719:1993 Calculation of 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
    IEC 60227-6:2001 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 6: Lift cables and cables for flexible connections
    IEC 60228:2004 Conductors of insulated cables
    BS 6004:2000 Electric cables. PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring
    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
    IEC 60719:1992 Calculation of 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 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    HD 308 S2:2001 Identification of cores in cables and flexible cords
    EN 50395 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES
    EN 50334:2001 Marking by inscription for the identification of cores of electric cables
    EN 50396 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 NON ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES
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