I.S. EN 50396:2005
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NON ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES
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English
01-01-2005
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1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 General test requirements
3.1 Sampling
3.2 Pre-conditioning
3.3 Test temperature
3.4 Test values
4 General test methods for dimensions
4.1 Measurement of insulation thickness
4.2 Measurement of sheath thickness for circular cables
4.3 Measurement of sheath thickness for flat cables
4.4 Measurement of overall dimensions and ovality
5 Tests relating to marking and colouring
5.1 Durability
5.2 Green-and-yellow measurement
6 Tests for mechanical strength of cables
6.1 Static flexibility test
6.2 Two pulley flexing test
6.3 Three pulley flexing test
6.4 Bending test
6.5 Kink test
6.6 Wear resistance test
6.7 Snatch test
6.8 Test for separation of cores
7 Tests for resistance to heat
7.1 Test of the resistance to hot particles
7.2 Test for resistance to heat of textile braids
8 Chemical and related tests
8.1 Ozone resistance test
8.2 Solderability test for plain conductors
9 Tests specific to extensible leads
9.1 Extension test
9.2 Endurance test
9.3 Tests under fire conditions
10 Tests specific to thermoplastic polyurethane sheath
10.1 Determination of the saponification value of the
polyurethane sheath
10.2 Tear resistance test
10.3 Water resistance
Annex A (informative) Source of non-electrical test methods
in EN 50396
Annex B (normative) Rounding of numbers
Annex C (informative) Table for the calculation of alpha
Annex D (normative) Special national conditions
Bibliography
Figures
Tables
Provides non-electrical test methods required for the testing of harmonized low voltage energy cables, especially those rated at up to and including 450/750 V.
| DevelopmentNote |
Together with I.S. EN 50395, supersedes I.S. HD 21-2 and I.S. HD 22-2 (10/2005)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
52
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| PublisherName |
National Standards Authority of Ireland
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| NF EN 50396 : 2005 AMD 1 2012 | Identical |
| BS EN 50396 : 2005 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 50396:2006 | Identical |
| EN 50396 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 | Identical |
| NEN EN 50396 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 | Identical |
| DIN EN 50396 : 2006 AMD 1 2012 | Identical |
| NBN EN 50396 : 2006 AMD 1 2011 | Identical |
| I.S. 201-4:2013+AC1+2:2014 | POLYVINYL CHLORIDE INSULATED CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V - PART 4: PVC AND LOW SMOKE HALOGEN FREE SHEATHED CABLES FOR FIXED WIRING |
| HD 605 S2:2008/corrigendum:2010 | ELECTRIC CABLES - ADDITIONAL TEST METHODS |
| EN 60811-1-2:1995/A2:2000 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - GENERAL APPLICATION - THERMAL AGEING METHODS |
| EN 50395 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 | ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES |
| EN 60811-2-1 : 98 AMD 1 2001 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - PART 2-1: METHODS SPECIFIC TO ELASTOMERIC COMPOUNDS - OZONE RESISTANCE, HOT SET AND MINERAL OIL IMMERSION TESTS |
| EN 60695-11-5:2017 | Fire hazard testing - Part 11-5: Test flames - Needle-flame test method - Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance |
| EN 60811-1-1:1995/A1:2001 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - GENERAL APPLICATION - MEASUREMENT OF THICKNESS AND OVERALL DIMENSIONS - TESTS FOR DETERMINING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
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