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BS 6231:1990

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Specification for PVC-insulated cables for switchgear and controlgear wiring

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-10-1990

Superseded date

15-08-1998

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Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Temperature ratings
5 Voltage designations
6 Identification
7 Marking
8 Conductors
9 Insulation
10 Construction and overall dimensions
11 Dimensional test methods
12 Electrical requirements and test methods
13 Durability of colours and marking
14 Test under fire conditions
Appendix
A Guidance on installation and operating temperatures
Tables
1 Constructional details and maximum resistance for
    small circular tinned annealed copper conductors not
    included in BS 6360
2 Voltage values for spark test
3 Voltage values for voltage test
4 Thermal endurance test voltage
5 Types AU and AK PVC-insulated cables
6 Types BU and BR PVC-insulated rigid cables
7 Type BK PVC-insulated flexible cables
8 Types CU and CR PVC-insulated rigid cables
9 Type CK PVC-insulated flexible cables
10 List of tests applicable to the various types of
    cable
Figure
1 Positions for first measurement of insulation
    thickness

Requirements and dimensions for single-core non-sheathed cables, including flexible cables, used for internal wiring of switch, control, relay and instrument panels. Rated voltages 60 V and 600/1000 V.

Committee
GEL/20/17
DevelopmentNote
IMPLEMENTS CENELEC HD 21. BS DRAFT 96/215021 DC REFERS TO A NEW EDITION
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded

BS 4808-2:1972 Specification for L.F. cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath for telecommunication Equipment wires with solid or stranded conductors, unscreened, single
BS 2011-2.1T:1981 Environmental testing. Tests Test T. Soldering

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