BS 5308-1:1986
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Instrumentation cables Specification for polyethylene insulated cables
Hardcopy , PDF
31-07-2009
English
28-11-1986
Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
Section one. General
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Categories of cable
Section two. Constructional requirements
4 Conductor material
5 Dimensions
6 Insulation
7 Pairs
8 Pair identification
9 Pair screens
10 Cabling
11 Binder tape
12 Collective screen and drain wire
13 Outer protection
Section three. Electrical requirements
14 Spark
15 Voltage
16 Insulation resistance
17 Conductor resistance
18 Capacitance
19 L/R ratio
Section four. Identification and sealing
20 Manufacturer identification
21 Cable identification
22 End sealing
Appendices
A Identification of pairs
B Handling and usage at various temperatures
C Voltage test
Tables
1 Details of conductors and insulation thickness
2 Dimensions of 0.5 mm2 class 1 conductor (1/0.80 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables without
individual pair screens
3 Dimensions of 0.5 mm2 class 1 conductor (1/0.80 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables with
individual pair screens
4 Dimensions of 1.0 mm2 class 1 conductor (1/1.13 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables without
individual pair screens
5 Dimensions of 1.0 mm2 class 1 conductor (1/1.13 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables with
individual pair screens
6 Dimensions of 0.5 mm2 class 5 conductor (16/0.2 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables without
individual pair screens
7 Dimensions of 0.5 mm2 class 5 conductor (16/0.2 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables with
individual pair screens
8 Dimensions of 1.5 mm2 class 2 conductor (7/0.53 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables without
individual pair screens
9 Dimensions of 1.5 mm2 class 2 conductor (7/0.53 mm)
multipair polyethylene insulated cables with
individual pair screens
10 List of tests applicable to PVC sheath
11 Maximum mutual capacitance values
12 Identification of cable pairs other than two-pair
unscreened cables
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