NEN EN 50396 : 2005 AMD 1 2011
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NON ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES
12-01-2013
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
Covers 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 |
Supersedes NEN 3622. (03/2007) Supersedes NEN HD 21-2 and NEN HD 22-2. (02/2009) Supersedes NEN 3621. (06/2011)
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Standard
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Netherlands Standards
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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 |
DIN EN 50396 : 2006 AMD 1 2012 | Identical |
NBN EN 50396 : 2006 AMD 1 2011 | Identical |
I.S. EN 50396:2005 | Identical |
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