I.S. 202-2:2003

Declaration
Foreword
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
   8.1 General
   8.2 Apparatus
   8.3 Sample
   8.4 Preparation
   8.5 Test procedure
   8.6 Requirement
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)

Covers rigid and flexible cables, sheathed and unsheathed, and insulated with cross-linked material, of rated voltages U[o]/U up to and including 450/750 V used in power installations.