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BS EN 60229:2008

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Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Electric cables. Tests on extruded oversheaths with a special protective function

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-07-2008

£142.00
Excluding VAT
Summarise this standard

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Routine tests
  3.1 D.C. voltage test
  3.2 Spark test
4 Type tests
  4.1 Abrasion test
      4.1.1 Purpose
      4.1.2 Test procedure
      4.1.3 Inspection
      4.1.4 Performance requirement
  4.2 Corrosion spread (aluminium metallic screen only)
      4.2.1 General
      4.2.2 Test procedure
      4.2.3 Inspection
      4.2.4 Performance requirement
5 Electrical test after installation
Annex A (normative) - Application of the abrasion test
Annex B (informative) - Guidance on tests after installation
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publications

Describes a range of tests which may be required for electric cables which have an extruded oversheath and where that oversheath performs a special protective function.

Committee
GEL/20/16
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 05/30136422 DC. (09/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This International Standard provides a range of tests which may be required for electric cables which have an extruded oversheath and where that oversheath performs a special protective function. NOTE 1 The need for the special functions may be independent of the nature of the insulation type or independent of the rated voltage of the cable. The standard covers cables for use in insulated systems and in uninsulated systems. The tests are categorized for use as routine tests, type tests, tests after installation. These tests comprise: electrical routine tests on cable oversheath used in insulated or uninsulated systems, abrasion and corrosion spread type tests, electrical test on cable oversheath after installation. Routine tests and tests after installation, as specified in the relevant cable standards, are applicable for all situations. Type tests depend upon the nature of the system and the construction of the cable and do not have to be carried out for normal conditions of use. The application of the abrasion test is given in Annex A. NOTE 2 Guidance on tests after installation is given in Annex B.

Standards Relationship
EN 60229:2008 Identical
IEC 60229:2007 Identical
I.S. EN 60229:2008 Equivalent

£142.00
Excluding VAT