BS EN 62012-1:2002
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Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications to be used in harsh environments Generic specification
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26-11-2002
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INTRODUCTION
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Environmental considerations
2 Materials and cable construction
2.1 General remarks
2.2 Cable construction
2.3 Identification
2.4 Finished cable
3 Test methods
3.1 General remarks
3.2 Electrical tests
3.3 Mechanical and dimensional measurement tests
3.4 Environmental tests
3.5 Temperature tests
3.6 Chemical tests
3.7 Radiation tests
Annex A (normative) Horizontal integrated fire-test method
A.1 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
A.2 Test environment
A.3 Test apparatus
A.4 Test specimens
A.5 Calibration and maintenance of test equipment
A.6 Test specimen preparation
A.7 Test procedures
A.8 Post-test clean-up and inspection
A.9 Calculations
A.10 Report
Annex B (normative) Method for determining suitability of
oxygen analysers for making heat release
measurements
B.1 General
B.2 Procedure
B.3 Additional precautions
Annex C (informative) Material information list
C.1 Analyser
C.2 Fire-test chamber
C.3 Firebrick
C.4 Inside glass panes
C.6 Recording device
C.5 Lamp
C.7 Bi-directional probe
C.8 Neutral density filters
C.9 Gas calorimeter
C.10 Standard insulated conductor (calibration cable)
Annex D (informative) Brick sizes
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
publications with their corresponding
European publications
Bibliography
Figures
Tables
Specifies the definitions and test methods, when used in harsh environment, of symmetrical pair and quad cables used in digital communication systems such as ISDN, local area networks and data communication systems.
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EPL/46
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 00/203464 DC (01/2003)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
56
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
specifies the definitions and test methods, when used in harsh environment, of symmetrical pair and quad cables used in digital communication systems such as ISDN, local area networks and data communication systems. gives guidance concerning the design and testing of these cables.
| Standards | Relationship |
| I.S. EN 62012-1:2002 | Identical |
| IEC 62012-1:2002 | Identical |
| EN 62012-1:2002 | Identical |
| NF EN 62012-1 : 2004 | Identical |
| NBN EN 62012-1 : 2002 | Identical |
| DIN EN 62012-1:2003-06 | Identical |
| HD 505.1.3 : 200S2 | COMMON TEST METHODS FOR INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - METHODS FOR GENERAL APPLICATION - METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE DENSITY - WATER ABSORPTION TESTS - SHRINKAGE TEST |
| 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 60028:1925 | International standard of resistance for copper |
| 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 |
| IEC 60189-1:2007 | Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath - Part 1: General test and measuring methods |
| IEC 60794-1:1996 | Optical fibre cables - Part1: Generic specification (Revision to IEC 794-1) |
| IEC 60304:1982 | Standard colours for insulation for low-frequency cables and wires |
| IEC 60332-1:1993 | Tests on electric cables under fire conditions - Part 1: Test on a single vertical insulated wire or cable |
| IEC 60050-722:1992 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 722: Telephony |
| ISO/IEC 11801:2002 | Information technology Generic cabling for customer premises |
| HD 405.2 : 200S1 | TESTS ON ELECTRIC CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS - TEST ON A SINGLE SMALL VERTICAL INSULATED COPPER WIRE OR CABLE |
| IEC 60050-704:1993 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 704: Transmission |
| IEC 60754-1:2011 | Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables - Part 1: Determination of the halogen acid gas content |
| 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 |
| IEC 60050-701:1988 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 701: Telecommunications, channels and networks |
| IEC TR 60344:2007 | Calculation of d.c. resistance of plain and coated copper conductors of low-frequency cables and wires - Application guide |
| IEC 60811-4-2:2004 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Common test methods - Part 4-2: Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Tensile strength and elongation at break after conditioning at elevated temperature - Wrapping test after conditioning at elevated temperature - Wrapping test after thermal ageing in air - Measurement of mass increase - Long-term stability test - Test method for copper-catalyzed oxidative degradation |
| HD 402 : 200S2 | STANDARD COLOURS FOR INSULATION FOR LOW-FREQUENCY CABLES AND WIRES |
| 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 |
| 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 61034-2:2005+AMD1:2013 CSV | Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under definedconditions - Part 2: Test procedure and requirements |
| IEC 60332-2:1989 | Tests on electric cables under fire conditions. Part 2: Test on a single small vertical insulated copper wire or cable |
| IEC 61034-1:2005+AMD1:2013 CSV | Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions - Part 1: Test apparatus |
| 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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