EN 50289-3-1:2001

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Sampling
  4.1 Cable under test (CUT)
  4.2 Pre-conditioning
5 Tests
6 Test conditions
  6.1 Ambient temperature
  6.2 Tolerance on temperature values
7 Equipment calibration
  7.1 Calibration
8 Test report

The series of part 3 of the European Standard EN 50289 specifies the mechanical test methods for cables used in analogue and digital communication systems.Part 3 of EN 50289 consists of the following documents:-Part 3-1General requirements-Part 3-2Tensile strength and elongation for conductor-Part 3-3Dimensional stability-Part 3-4Tensile strength, elongation and shrinkage of insulation and sheath-Part 3-5Crush resistance of the cable-Part 3-6Impact resistance of the cable-Part 3-7Abrasion resistance of the cable sheath-Part 3-8Abrasion resistance of cable sheath markings-Part 3-9Bending tests-Part 3-10Torsion and twisting-Part 3-11Cable cut-through resistance-Part 3-12Shot gun test-Part 3-13Eolian vibration-Part 3-14(free)-Part 3-15Hydrostatic pressure-Part 3-16Cable tensile performance-Part 3-17Adhesion of dielectric and sheathFurther test details (e.g. temperature, duration) and/or test requirements are given in the relevant cable standard.