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BS EN 50618:2014

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Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Electric cables for photovoltaic systems (BT(DE/NOT)258)

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English

Published date

28-02-2015

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Rated voltage
5 Requirements for the construction of cables
6 Marking
7 Requirements for completed cables
Annex A (normative) - Guide to use - Use of cables for
        PV systems
Annex B (normative) - Requirements for insulation and
        sheathing materials
Annex C (normative) - Cold impact test
Annex D (normative) - Dynamic penetration test
Annex E (normative) - Weathering/UV resistance test
Bibliography

Pertains to low smoke halogen-free, flexible, single-core power cables with cross-linked insulation and sheath.

Committee
GEL/20/17
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 13/30284919 DC. (01/2015)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
34
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This European Standard applies to low smoke halogen-free, flexible, single-core power cables with cross-linked insulation and sheath. In particular for use at the direct current (d.c.) side of photovoltaic systems, with a nominal d.c. voltage of 1,5kV between conductors and between conductor and earth. The cables are suitable to be used with Class II equipment. The cables are designed to operate at a normal maximum conductor temperature of 90°C, but for a maximum of 20000 hours a max. conductor temperature of 120°C at a max. ambient temperature of 90°C is permitted. NOTE The expected period of use under normal usage conditions as specified in this standard is at least 25years.

Standards Relationship
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