BS 6346:1997
Withdrawn
Electric cables. PVC insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V
Hardcopy , PDF
English
04-29-2005
05-11-2011
Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 Conductors
6 Insulation
7 Identification of cores
8 Laying-up
9 Bedding
10 Armour
11 Oversheath
12 Cable marking
13 End sealing
14 Schedule of tests
15 Test conditions
16 Routine tests
17 Sample tests
18 Type tests
Annex A (informative) Recommendations for the selection and
operation of cables
Annex B (informative) Recommendations for the installation of
cables
Annex C (informative) Information to be provided with enquiry
or order
Annex D (normative) Measurement of thickness
Annex E Spare
Annex F Spare
Annex G (normative) Armour wire tests
Annex H (normative) Resistance of conductor and armour
Annex J Spare
Annex K (normative) Voltage test on completed cables
Annex L (normative) Insulation resistance test
Annex M (normative) Compatibility test
Annex N (informative) Gross cross-sectional area of armour
Annex P (informative) Notes on type tests
Annex Q (informative) Guide to use
Bibliography
Requirements for construction and methods of test for cables for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications.
| Committee |
GEL/20/17
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6346(1989), 96/202304 DC and 02/206300 DC. (04/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2005. (09/2005) Inactive for the new design. (12/2008)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
40
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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