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  • BS EN 50356:2002

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    Method for spark testing of cables

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  28-09-2007

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  23-07-2002

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Introduction
    1. Scope
    2. Types of voltage waveform
    3. Procedure
    4. Equipment
    5. Test voltage
    6. Sensitivity
    7. Calibration
    Annex A (informative) Recommended minimum voltage levels
    Annex B (informative) Example of an artificial fault device
    Annex C (informative) Notes on the use of spark testing machines
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes the operational requirements for the spark-test equipment, as well as the principal characteristics, functional parameters and calibration procedures for each type of test equipment.

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    Committee GEL/20/17
    Development Note Supersedes 01/204786 DC (07/2002) Together with BS 5099(2004), it supersedes BS 5099(1992). (02/2004)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    BS 8436:2004 Electric cables. 300/500 V screened electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire, for use in walls, partitions and building voids. Multicore cables
    07/30143023 DC : DRAFT MAR 2007 BS 7835 - ELECTRIC CABLES - ARMOURED CABLES WITH THERMOSETTING INSULATION FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 3.8/6.6 KV TO 19/33 KV HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    BS 7846:2015 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured, fire-resistant cables of rated voltage 600/1 000 V for fixed installations, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Specification
    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
    02/208358 DC : DRAFT SEP 2002 BS 7889/A2 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, UNARMOURED CABLES FOR A VOLTAGE OF 600/1000 V
    12/30248745 DC : 0 BS 7211 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED CABLES FOR VOLTA GES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V, FOR ELECTRIC POWER, LIGHTING AND INTERNAL WIRING, AND HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE
    06/30143016 DC : DRAFT SEP 2006 BS 6622 - SPECIFICATION FOR CABLES WITH THERMOSETTING INSULATION FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 3.8/6.6 KV TO 19/33 KV
    BS 6231:2006 Electric cables. Single core PVC insulated flexible cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V for switchgear and controlgear wiring
    BS 6195:2006 Electric cables. Rubber or silicone rubber insulated flexible cables and cords for coil end leads
    BS 6622:2007 Electric cables. Armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV to 19/33 kV. Requirements and test methods
    BS 7835:2007 Electric cables. Armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV to 19/33 kV having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Requirements and test methods
    BS 5099:2004 Electric cables. Voltage levels for spark testing
    BS 6007:2006 Electric cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring
    BS 7211:2012 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated and thermoplastic sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V for electric power and lighting and having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
    02/210395 DC : DRAFT MAR 2003 ELECTRIC CABLES - VOLTAGE TEST LEVELS FOR SPARK TESTING
    05/30138592 DC : DRAFT SEP 2005 BS 6231 - ELECTRIC CABLES - 600/1000 V, PVC INSULATED CABLES FOR SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR WIRING
    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

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