I.S. EN 50395:2005

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative
3 General requirements
   3.1 Pre-conditioning
   3.2 Test temperature
   3.3 Test voltage
   3.4 Test values
4 Definitions
5 Electrical d.c. resistance of conductor
6 Voltage test on completed cable
7 Voltage test on cores in water
   7.1 Test sample
   7.2 Procedure
   7.3 Requirement
8 Insulation resistance test
   8.1 Insulation resistance for cables having maximum conductor
       temperatures not exceeding 90 degree C
       8.1.1 Test sample
       8.1.2 Procedure
       8.1.3 Requirement
   8.2 Insulation resistance for cables with maximum conductor
       temperatures exceeding 90 degree C
       8.2.1 Test sample
       8.2.2 Procedure
       8.2.3 Requirement
9 Long term resistance of insulation to d.c
   9.1 Test sample
   9.2 Procedure
   9.3 Requirement
10 Check for the absence of faults in insulation
   10.1 General
   10.2 Spark test
        10.2.1 Procedure
        10.2.2 Requirement
   10.3 Voltage test
        10.3.1 Procedure
        10.3.2 Requirement
11 Surface resistance of sheath
   11.1 Test samples
   11.2 Procedure
   11.3 Requirement
12 Transfer impedance
Annex A (informative) Calculation of minimum insulation resistance
  A.1 Basic formula
  A.2 Rounding
  A.3 Examples of calculation
Annex B (informative) Source of electrical test methods in EN 50395
Bibliography
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Provides electrical test methods required for the testing of harmonized low voltage energy cables, especially those rated at up to and including 450/750 V.