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  • BS EN 50363-1:2005

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    Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables Cross-linked elastomeric insulating compounds

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  03-02-2006

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Properties
    Tables

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    Defines the requirements for the cross-linked elastomeric insulating compounds.

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    This part of EN 50363 specifies the requirements for the cross-linked elastomeric insulating compounds given in Table 1. The relevant test methods are given in EN 60811 series and EN 50396. NOTE This part of EN 50363 is to be read in conjunction with EN 50363-0. Table 1 – Types of cross-linked elastomeric insulating compound Type Maximum material operating temperature °C General application EI 2 180 Ordinary duty silicone rubber (SiR) EI 3 110 Ordinary duty EVA rubber or equivalent EI 4 60 Ordinary duty ethylene propylene rubber EI 6 90 Ordinary duty ethylene-propylene rubber or equivalent synthetic elastomer for cables requiring handling down to –40 °C EI 7 90 Ordinary duty ethylene propylene rubber or equivalent synthetic elastomer

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    Committee GEL/20/17
    Development Note Supersedes BS 7655-1.1(2000) (02/2006) Supersedes 02/202787 DC. To be read in conjunction with BS EN 50363-0. (03/2006)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    14/30295204 DC : 0 BS 7629-1 - ELECTRIC CABLES - SPECIFICATION FOR 300/500 V FIRE RESISTANT SCREENED CABLES HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE FOR FIXED INSTALLATIONS - PART 1: MULTICORE CABLES
    05/30138596 DC : DRAFT SEP 2005 BS 6195 - ELECTRIC CABLES - INSULATED FLEXIBLE CABLES AND CORDS FOR COIL LEADS
    BS 7629-1:2015+A1:2019 Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant, screened, fixed installation cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire Multicore cables
    14/30295317 DC : 0 BS 4737-3.30 - INTRUDER ALARM SYSTEMS - PART 3: SPECIFICATIONS FOR OMPONENTS - SECTION 30: SPECIFICATION FOR PVC INSULATED CABLES FOR INTERCONNECTING WIRING
    BS 6195:2006 Electric cables. Rubber or silicone rubber insulated flexible cables and cords for coil end leads
    BS 6007:2006 Electric cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring
    08/30170023 DC : DRAFT JUNE 2008 BS 7629-1 - ELECTRIC CABLES - SPECIFICATION FOR 300/500 V FIRE RESISTANT SCREENED CABLES HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE - PART 1: MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT1)/4(2008) : 2008 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - PART 1: CABLES ELECTRICAL INSULATED FLEXIBLE CORDS AND FLEXIBLE CABLES
    BS 7629-1:2015 Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant, screened, fixed installation cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire Multicore cables
    BS 7629-1:2008 Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant screened cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire Multicore and multipair cables

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    IEC 60811-3-1:1985 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials ofelectric cables - Part 3: Methods specific to PVC compounds -Section One: Pressure test at high temperature - Tests forresistance to cracking
    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
    IEC 60811-4-1:2004 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Common test methods - Part 4-1: Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Resistance to environmental stress cracking - Measurement of the melt flow index - Carbon black and/or mineral filler content measurement in polyethylene by direct combustion - Measurement of carbon black content by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) - Assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope
    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
    EN 60684-2:2011 Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 2: Methods of test
    EN 60811-3-2 : 95 AMD 2 2004 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - PART 3-2: METHODS SPECIFIC TO PVC COMPOUNDS - LOSS OF MASS TEST - THERMAL STABILITY TEST
    EN 60811-1-3:1995/A1:2001 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - PART 1-3: GENERAL APPLICATION - METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE DENSITY - WATER ABSORPTION TESTS - SHRINKAGE TEST
    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
    EN 60811-3-1 : 95 AMD 2 2001 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - METHODS SPECIFIC TO PVC COMPOUNDS - PRESSURE TEST AT HIGH TEMPERATURE - TESTS FOR RESISTANCE TO CRACKING
    HD 21.14 : 2003 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING THERMOPLASTIC INSULATION - PART 14: FLEXIBLE CABLES (CORDS), INSULATED AND SHEATHED WITH HALOGEN-FREE THERMOPLASTIC COMPOUNDS
    HD 21.15 : 200S1 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING THERMOPLASTIC INSULATION - PART 15: SINGLE CORE CABLES, INSULATED WITH HALOGEN-FREE THERMOPLASTIC COMPOUND, FOR FIXED WIRING
    IEC 60811-1-2:1985 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Part 1: Methods for general application - Section Two: Thermal ageing methods
    EN 60811-4-1:2004 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Common test methods - Part 4-1: Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Resistance to environmental stress cracking - Measurement of the melt flow index - Carbon black and/or mineral filler content measurement in polyethylene by direct combustion - Measurement of carbon black content by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) - Assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope
    EN 60811-1-2:1995/A2:2000 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - GENERAL APPLICATION - THERMAL AGEING METHODS
    IEC 60811-1-1:1993+AMD1:2001 CSV Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables and optical cables - Part 1-1: Methods for general application - Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for determining the mechanical properties
    EN 50395 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES
    EN 60811-2-1 : 98 AMD 1 2001 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - PART 2-1: METHODS SPECIFIC TO ELASTOMERIC COMPOUNDS - OZONE RESISTANCE, HOT SET AND MINERAL OIL IMMERSION TESTS
    IEC 60811-1-3:1993+AMD1:2001 CSV Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Part 1-3: General application -Methods for determining the density - Water absorption tests - Shrinkage test
    IEC 60811-1-4:1985 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Part 1: Methods for general application - Section Four: Tests at low temperature
    IEC 60811-2-1:1998+AMD1:2001 CSV Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Part 2-1: Methods specific to elastomeric compounds - Ozone resistance, hot set and mineral oil immersion tests
    IEC 60811-3-2:1985 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Part 3: Methods specific to PVC compounds - Section Two: Loss of mass test - Thermal stability test
    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
    EN 60811-1-1:1995/A1:2001 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - GENERAL APPLICATION - MEASUREMENT OF THICKNESS AND OVERALL DIMENSIONS - TESTS FOR DETERMINING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
    EN 60811-1-4:1995/A2:2001 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - PART 1-4: GENERAL APPLICATION - TESTS AT LOW TEMPERATURE
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