Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Materials
4.1 Sheath
4.2 Construction and Dimensions
4.2.1 Conductors
4.2.2 Cores
4.2.3 Screens
4.2.4 Lay-up
4.2.5 Tapes
4.2.6 Identification Threads
4.2.7 Sheath
4.2.8 General
5 Testing
5.1 Electrical Tests
5.1.1 Electrical Tests on Cores
5.1.1.1 Voltage Test
5.1.1.2 Insulation Resistance Test
5.1.1.3 Spark Test
5.1.2 Surface Resistivity Test on Black Ink
5.1.3 Electrical Tests on Completed Cables
5.1.3.1 Voltage Test
5.1.3.2 Spark Test on Collectively Screened and
Sheathed Cables (Including Type 16-2-1C)
5.1.3.3 Conductor Resistance Test
5.2 Mechanical and Physical Tests on Conductor Wires from
Completed Cable
5.3 Physical Tests on Completed Cables
5.3.1 Flexibility
5.3.2 Colour Stability
5.3.3 Resistance to Solder Heat (PVC Cores Only)
6 Product Assurance
6.1 Product Conformance Certification (PCC)
6.1.1 General Requirements
6.1.2 Initial Compliance
6.1.3 Product Release and Approval Maintenance
6.1.4 Changes to Materials or Process
7 Packaging
7.1 Packaging and Labelling
8 Introduction to Table 6 and Table 7
Annex A - Packaging and Labelling
A.1 Packing on Reels and Drums
A.1.1 Sealing
A.1.2 Reels and Drums
A.1.3 Length
A.1.4 Wrapping
A.1.5 Marking
Annex B - Cable Weights