SN EN 50149 : 2012

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Characteristics of wires
   4.1 Material designation
   4.2 Appearance and condition
   4.3 Identification grooves
   4.4 Configuration and cross-sections
   4.5 Electrical properties
   4.6 Mechanical properties
   4.7 Mass per kilometre of the wire
   4.8 Joining drawing stock or intermediate
        rod stock
5 Checking the characteristics of wires
   5.1 Checking the material composition
   5.2 Checking the appearance and condition
   5.3 Checking the profiles and dimensions
   5.4 Checking the electrical properties
   5.5 Checking the mechanical properties
   5.6 Checking the mass per unit length
   5.7 Checking the joining 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
Tables
Figures
Annex A Standardized configurations (normative)
Annex B Physical properties (informative)
Annex C A-deviations (informative)
Annex D Special national conditions (normative)

Defines the characteristics of copper and copper alloy wires of cross-sections 80, 100, 107, 120 and 150 square millimetre to be used in overhead contact lines. Determines characteristics of product, test methods, checking procedures used with wires, as well as ordering and delivery conditions.