IEC 60189-1:2007

FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Standard conditions for testing
5 Dimensions
  5.1 Selection and preparation of samples
      5.1.1 Insulation
      5.1.2 Sheath
      5.1.3 Finished cable or wire
  5.2 Measurement of dimensions
      5.2.1 Minimum thickness of insulation or sheath
      5.2.2 Mean thickness of insulation or sheath
      5.2.3 Diameter of finished cable or wire
6 Mechanical tests
  6.1 Selection, marking and preparation of samples
      for tensile tests
      6.1.1 Conductors
      6.1.2 Insulation
      6.1.3 Sheath
  6.2 Measurement of cross-sectional area for tensile test
      6.2.1 General
      6.2.2 Insulation
      6.2.3 Sheath
  6.3 Tensile test
      6.3.1 Conditioning of test pieces
      6.3.2 Tensile testing procedure
      6.3.3 Expression of results
  6.4 Stripping properties of insulation
      6.4.1 General
      6.4.2 Test method
7 Thermal stability and climatic tests
  7.1 Accelerated ageing
  7.2 Pressure test at high temperature
  7.3 Resistance to flame propagation
      7.3.1 General
      7.3.2 Wires
      7.3.3 Cables
  7.4 Cold bend test
      7.4.1 General
      7.4.2 Insulation
      7.4.3 Sheath
  7.5 Heat shock test
      7.5.1 General
      7.5.2 Insulation
      7.5.3 Sheath
  7.6 Measurement of insulation shrinkage after overheating
      of conductor
  7.7 Combined shrinkage and heat shock test
  7.8 Solder test on tinned conductors
8 Electrical tests
  8.1 Electrical resistance of conductors
  8.2 Dielectric strength
      8.2.1 General
      8.2.2 Wires
      8.2.3 Cables
  8.3 Insulation resistance
      8.3.1 General
      8.3.2 Wires
      8.3.3 Cables
  8.4 Mutual capacitance
  8.5 Capacitance unbalance (conductor to conductor)

specifies mechanical, electrical and climatic test methods for low-frequency cables and wires designed for use in telecommunication inside plant and equipment and in electronic devices employing similar techniques.