HD 22.2 S3:1997/A1:2002

1. General
    1.1 Scope
    1.2 Applicable tests
    1.3 Classification of tests according to the
         frequency with which they are carried out
    1.4 Sampling
    1.5 Pre-conditioning
    1.6 Test temperature
    1.7 Test voltage
    1.8 Checking of the durability of colours and
         markings
    1.9 Measurement of insulation thickness
    1.10 Measurement of sheath thickness
    1.11 Measurement of overall dimensions and ovality
    1.12 Solderability tests for untinned conductors
2. Electrical tests
    2.1 Electrical resistance of conductors
    2.2 Voltage test on completed cable
    2.3 Voltage test on cores
    2.4 Insulation resistance
    2.5 Long term resistance of insulation to direct
         current
    2.6 Test to check the absence of faults on
         insulation
    2.7 Surface resistance of sheath
3. Tests of mechanical strength of completed flexible
    cables
    3.1 Flexing test
    3.2 Static flexibility test
    3.3 Wear resistance test
    3.4 Three pulley flexing test
    3.5 Kink test
4. (Spare)
5. Test for resistance to hot particles
6. (Spare)
7. Ozone resistance test
    7.1 General
    7.2 Methods of test
    7.3 Method B
8. Test for resistance to heat of textile braid
Annex A Normative references (Normative)
Annex B Procedure for checking the efficacy of the
         method of spark testing (Normative)
Annex C Measurement of sheath thickness for flat cords
         (Normative)
Annex D Calculation of minimum insulation resistance
         (Informative)
Annex E Bibliography (Informative)

Specifies rigid and flexible cables with insulation and sheath, if any, based on vulcanised rubber, of rated voltages U[0]/U up to and including 450/750 V used in power installations of nominal voltage not exceeding 450/750 V a.c.