• BS EN 60229:2008

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    Electric cables. Tests on extruded oversheaths with a special protective function

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-07-2008

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Routine tests
      3.1 D.C. voltage test
      3.2 Spark test
    4 Type tests
      4.1 Abrasion test
          4.1.1 Purpose
          4.1.2 Test procedure
          4.1.3 Inspection
          4.1.4 Performance requirement
      4.2 Corrosion spread (aluminium metallic screen only)
          4.2.1 General
          4.2.2 Test procedure
          4.2.3 Inspection
          4.2.4 Performance requirement
    5 Electrical test after installation
    Annex A (normative) - Application of the abrasion test
    Annex B (informative) - Guidance on tests after installation
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
             publications with their corresponding European
             publications

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes a range of tests which may be required for electric cables which have an extruded oversheath and where that oversheath performs a special protective function.

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    This International Standard provides a range of tests which may be required for electric cables which have an extruded oversheath and where that oversheath performs a special protective function. NOTE 1 The need for the special functions may be independent of the nature of the insulation type or independent of the rated voltage of the cable. The standard covers cables for use in insulated systems and in uninsulated systems. The tests are categorized for use as routine tests, type tests, tests after installation. These tests comprise: electrical routine tests on cable oversheath used in insulated or uninsulated systems, abrasion and corrosion spread type tests, electrical test on cable oversheath after installation. Routine tests and tests after installation, as specified in the relevant cable standards, are applicable for all situations. Type tests depend upon the nature of the system and the construction of the cable and do not have to be carried out for normal conditions of use. The application of the abrasion test is given in Annex A. NOTE 2 Guidance on tests after installation is given in Annex B.

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    Committee GEL/20/16
    Development Note Supersedes 05/30136422 DC. (09/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    BS 7889:2012 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, non-armoured cables with a voltage of 600/1 000 V, for fixed installations
    12/30244462 DC : 0 BS 8573 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED CABLES WITH A VOLTAGE OF 600/1000 V, FOR FIXED INSTALLATIONS, HAVING LOW EMISSIONS OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE
    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
    15/30301501 DC : 0 BS 5467 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, ARMOURED CABLES FOR VOLTAGES OF 600/1000 V AND 1900/3300 V, FOR FIXED INSTALLATIONS - SPECIFICATION
    BS 7912(2012) : 2012 POWER CABLES WITH XLPE INSULATION AND METAL SHEATH, AND THEIR ACCESSORIES, FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 66 KV (U[M] = 72.5 KV) TO 132 KV (U[M] = 145 KV)
    BS 6724:2016 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables of rated voltages of 600/1 000 V and 1 900/3 300 V for fixed installations, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Specification
    12/30244367 DC : 0 BS 7912 - POWER CABLES WITH XLPE INSULATION AND METAL SHEATH, AND THEIR ACCESSORIES, FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 66 KV (U[M] = 72.5 KV) TO 132 KV (U[M] = 145 KV)
    15/30301742 DC : 0 BS 7846 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, ARMOURED, FIRE-RESISTANT CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 600/1000 V FOR FIXED INSTALLATIONS, HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    BS 5467:2016 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables of rated voltages of 600/1 000 V and 1 900/3 300 V for fixed installations. Specification
    15/30301443 DC : 0 BS 6724 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, ARMOURED CABLES FOR VOLTAGES OF 600/1000 V AND 1 900/3300 V FOR FIXED INSTALLATIONS, HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE - SPECIFICATION
    BS 8573:2012 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, non-armoured cables with a voltage of 600/1 000V, for fixed installations, having low emissions of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
    12/30244369 DC : 0 BS 7889 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED CABLES WITH A VOLTAGE OF 600/1000 V, FOR FIXED INSTALLATIONS

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

    IEC 60230:1966 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
    IEC 62230:2006+AMD1:2013 CSV Electric cables - Spark-test method
    EN 60230:2002 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
    EN 62230:2007/A1:2014 ELECTRIC CABLES - SPARK-TEST METHOD
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