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  • BS EN 61537:2007

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    Cable management. Cable tray systems and cable ladder systems

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-02-2007

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 General requirements
    5 General conditions for tests
    6 Classification
    7 Marking and documentation
    8 Dimensions
    9 Construction
    10 Mechanical properties
    11 Electrical properties
    12 Thermal properties
    13 Fire hazards
    14 External influences
    15 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
    Annex A (informative) Sketches of typical cable tray
            lengths and cable ladder lengths
    Annex B (informative) Sketches of typical support devices
    Annex C (informative) Protective earth (PE) function
    Annex D (normative) Methods of applying and distributing
            a UDL for SWL tests using load distribution plates
    Annex E (informative) Typical methods of applying a UDL
            for SWL tests
    Annex F (informative) Example for the determination of TDF
    Annex G (informative) Example for clarification of allowed
            creep
    Annex H (informative) Information for a safe installation
            of pendants with cantilever brackets
    Annex I (informative) Summary of compliance checks
    Annex J (normative) Compliance checks to be carried out
            for cable tray systems and cable ladder systems
            already complying with IEC 61537:2001
    Annex K (informative) Environmental categories and corrosion
            rates for zinc only galvanising
    Annex L (informative) Illustrative flow chart for the SWL tests
    Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
             publications with their corresponding European
             publications
    Annex ZB (informative) A-deviations
    Bibliography
    Figures
    Tables

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes requirements and tests for cable tray systems and cable ladder systems intended for the support and accommodation of cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. Where necessary, cable tray systems and cable ladder systems may be used for the segregation of cables.

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    This International Standard specifies requirements and tests for cable tray systems and cable ladder systems intended for the support and accommodation of cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. Where necessary, cable tray systems and cable ladder systems may be used for the division or arrangement of cables into groups.

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    Committee PEL/213
    Development Note Supersedes 93/203127 DC (04/2002) Supersedes 05/30129619 DC (02/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

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