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  • BS EN 50565-1:2014

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    Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V (U0/U) General guidance

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-06-2014

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Safety
    5 Limiting conditions
    6 Initial and periodic verifications
    7 Packaging, storage and handling/transportation
    Annex A (informative) - Types of usage
    Annex B (informative) - Classes of duty
    Annex C (informative) - Current ratings (copper conductors)
    Annex D (informative) - Duty cycles, current ratings and
            voltage drop for arc welding cables
            (copper conductors)

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    Gives guidance to help installers, cabling designers and end users to understand the characteristics of electric cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V (U[0]/U) or equivalent d.c. voltages, so that the cable can be selected, installed and operated in a safe way.

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    This European Standard provides guidance to help installers, cabling designers and end users to understand the characteristics of electric cables, with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750V (U0/U) or equivalent d.c. voltages, so that the cable can be selected, installed and operated in a safe way. It is applicable to those cable types that are specified in EN50525 (all parts).

    The guidance given in this European Standard can also be applicable to low-voltage cables of a similar type to those specified in EN50525 but not specifically mentioned in those standards. In these cases, it is advisable to seek additional advice from the cable manufacturer.

    Legal or statutory requirements do take precedence over the guidance given in this document.

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    Committee GEL/20/17
    Development Note Supersedes BS 7540-1(2005) & 11/30250877 DC. (07/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    BS 7671(2008) : 2018 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    15/30325295 DC : 0 BS 8592 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED, FIRE-RESISTANT, SINGLE CORE NON-SHEATHED CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 450/750 V, HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE - SPECIFICATION
    BS 8592:2016 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, non-armoured, fire-resistant, single core non-sheathed cables of rated voltage 450/750 V, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Specification
    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS

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

    EN 50565-2:2014 Electric cables - Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V (U0/U) - Part 2: Specific guidance related to EN 50525 cable types
    IEC 60050-461:2008 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 461: Electric cables
    EN 60335-1:2012/A13:2017 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60335-1:2010, MODIFIED)
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