PREN 50149 : DRAFT 2009

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Characteristics of wires
  4.1 Wire designation system
  4.2 Material designation
  4.3 Appearance and condition
  4.4 Identification
  4.5 Configuration and cross sections
  4.6 Electrical properties
  4.7 Mechanical properties
  4.8 Joining drawing stock or intermediate rod stock
5 Checking the characteristics of wires
  5.1 Material composition
  5.2 Appearance and condition
  5.3 Profiles and dimensions
  5.4 Electrical properties
  5.5 Mechanical properties
  5.6 Mass per unit length
  5.7 Joining of wire
  5.8 Integrity of wire
6 Ordering and delivery conditions
  6.1 Conditions and specification of the order
  6.2 Packaging
  6.3 Tolerance on wire length
  6.4 Wire drum markings
7 Verification of compliance
  7.1 Certification of compliance and test results
  7.2 Selection of sample and tests by manufacturer
  7.3 Inspection by customer
Annex A (normative) - Standardised configurations
Annex B (informative) - Common alloy compositions and
        designations
Annex C (informative) - Physical properties
Annex D (informative) - A-deviations
Annex E (normative) - Special national conditions

Describes the characteristics of copper and copper alloy wires of cross sections of 80 mm[2], 100 mm[2], 107 mm[2], 120 mm[2] and 150 mm[2] for use on overhead contact lines.