BRITISH STANDARD a Electric cables — PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring [NO COPEING WITHOUT NS! PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGET LAW EEE BS 6004:2000 a meeBS 6004:2000 —————— Committees responsible for this British Standard. ‘The preparation of this British Standard was encrusted by Technical Commitee GEL2), Electric cables, co Subcamumittee GEL/20/1, Wirnng cables, below 1 k, upon which the folowing borkes were represented Association of Consulting Engincers Association of Mamvatacarers Aled tothe Eleciuieal and Electric Indasiry (BEAMA Lid.) Bitch Approvals Service for Cables British Cables Association British Plastics Fodoration Pritish Retail Consortium (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Departnet of Thade and Indseay (Consuener Safety Unit, CA Divison) ‘lecitical Installation Equipment Manufacturers Association, Blecriity Association ‘Bnengy Industries Cour [Engincering Industries Association [ERA Technology Lu Institution of Incorporatod Engincers Lift and Hecalatoe Industry Assoclation London Underground Lad. ‘Transmission and Distribution Association (BEAMA Ltd.) ‘een prepared under he cin fhe eaten ‘eee shanty ore Sundards Commies and comes Ins eft on 15 Deceber 2000 ‘ops s2200 Amendments issued since publication Piotinblshed Angst o69 Amdo. | Date ‘Comments Second etton January 1076 ‘Tir edu Nay 13 oumh wcton Ober 1280 Tih edten Nove 1981 Ath eon December 200 “Te toning BSH ese ene be weaken fos ‘Commie reference GEL2M. Dra tor commere 09242739 DC {SN 06600041 1BS 6004:2000 — eee enst vom Contents g Conunittees responsible Foreword Beope [Norzative references Definitions Volizge designation General ‘Construction details Bhectrieal ests | _Noneleetrcal tosis ‘Annex A (informative) Guide to We use of PVC insulated cables ‘Annex B (informa) Guidance on procedure for routine tests on PVC insulated cables of rated voltages Uo/U up to 450/750 V Annex C (normative) Electrical tests ‘Annex D (normaiive) Measurement of thicknesses ‘Annex E (normative) Procedure for choclang the efficacy of the spark testing ‘method and equipment Annex F Spare ‘Annes 6 (normative) Cornpanity tas Big — Figure C.1 — Tex apparatus for measarement of transfer impedance due to resistive and magnetic coupling ‘ure C2 — Correction faccor F” Figure C3.— Correction facior F* gure D 1 — Measurement of sheath thickness ‘Figure E.1 — Preparation of core for spark test equipment checkc removal of inealation Figure B2— Preparation of core for spatk test equipment clieck: covers, with tape, ‘Tape 1 — List OF GSES applcablo wo CADIS spocihed in Tables ¥to Ee ‘Table 2 —Scheciule of tests ‘Table 3 — Compatibitcy requirements ‘Table 4 — PVC irsulatod, non sheathed gonoral purpose cable, 450/750 V, single core 0 ‘Table 5 —PYC insulated, norsheathed cable for internal wiring, C0000 V, single core and twisced Gna ‘Table 6 — PVC insulated, PVC sheathed, ight cable, 300/500 V, circular twin, E & i i et 2 27 uM ss 6 6 RBRS cod & 3.core, core and Scare 8 ‘Table? — PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cable, 300600 V, single core, at twin and Score ub ‘Table 5 — PYG sulated, PYG sheathed cable with etrext protective conductor, 300600 V, single core, lar rein and 3.ccro 6 Table 9 — PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cable with or without cicuit protective conductor, 900600 ¥, single core and flat twin (alerative conductor versions) 17 Table 10 —PYC insulated, nor-sheathed cable, 4507750 V, single core for snetallaton at leur termperatires 18 Table 1] — PVC insulated nom sheathod, heat resisting cable for internal wiring, 150/750, singe core 2 ‘Table 12 PYG insulated, nor-sheathed, heat resisting cable for internal wiring, 300f00¥, single core and ivisted torn a ‘Table 13 — Of resisting PVC sheathed, sereened cables, 300700 V, having Iberwren 2 and 60 cores 2 ‘Table A'1 — Guide to the use of PVC insulated cablos a ‘Table B1 — Spark test voltage 5 ‘Table B2 — Insulation test volage 5 ‘Table 3 — Temperature correction factors Ey ‘Table C1 — Summary of electrical tests ziBS 6004:2000 ——————— Foreword ‘This British Standard has boon prepared by Subcomunittee GEL/20/1 1 supersedes, BS C04 1996 which is withdrawn. “Tn revision of BS 6004 specifes requirements for PVG insulated nom armoured cables for elocne power, ighang an inverted wiring. I. bicorpotates cables from TID 21.9, HD 2U7 and HD21.9-and sereened cables from HD 21.15 ‘The following harmonized cables have been introduced: OSV. types; HOTVZR and HOTV2-K types (conductor sizes above 25 man) HOBV2R pes: HOSWCAVE-K txpes ‘The following harmonized types have been transferred from BS 6500: HOSV-K types; HOBV2K types thas been assumed in the preparation ofthis standard thatthe execution ofits provisions willbe enirusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people for ‘Whose use it has boon produced. ‘Annexes ©, D,E and G are normative, Annexes And 8 aro informative. Annex F is pare. WARNING. This Batish Standard calls for the use of substances andor procedures that may be injurious to health i adequate precantions are not taken. Ie refers only 10 technical suitability and does not absolvo the use from legal obligations relating 10 Tals and anfty at any stage. Certification, Aversion is drawn to the certification services (see page 37) ofthe [ntish Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC)". These services include heensing ‘manulactirers to use BASEC ceruiieation marks as independent assurance that cables for cords have beon dedigned and manufactured to appropriate Ertsh Standards, ASEC ia subooribor to an agreement in CENELEC whereby cables or cards coming. within harmorized code designations and manufacoured under s BASEC licence, can Cary marks aoceptable to other sigatory countries (CENELEC “Common Masling") ‘A British Standard docs not purport to include all the necessary provisions of Contract, Users of British Standards are responsible for their correc: application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of ltsel€ confer imnunity ‘from leyal obligations. ‘Summary of pages "This document compris a front cover, an inside front cove, pages i andi, pages L to37 and aback cover ‘The BSI copyright notice dispayed in this document indicates when the document was tat issie| 2 ag aro Set Cae 25 reser War, Comb iti eye, chan © os 122000BS 6004:2000 1 Scope ‘This British Standard epeeifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and moctanical and electrical properties of nonarmoured polyvins] chloride (PVC) insulated cables for operation at voltages up to and Treliing 450 Vac. 1 earth and 750 V ae. between conductors, inended for electric power, lighting ard ‘ternal wiring, ‘The types of cable included in the standard are: ‘Table 4a) andb) PVC insulated, non-sheathed general purpase cable, single core, CHOTV: HOTW-R and HOV-K) 450/750; Tables [PVC insulated, non-sheathed cable for internal wiring, single core and ‘pwisted twin. (HDSV-U, HOBV-R and HOSV-K) 3007500 ¥; Tables PVC insulated, PVC sheathed, light cable, cieular twin, Soom, core and 5-core. (No code) 300/500 V5 Tale? PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cable, single core, Hat twin and 9 coro. (National type) 300/500 V5 Tables PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cable with cireut protective conductor, single core, flat twin and Score. (National type) 300/500 V5, ‘Tanleo PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cable with or without circuit protective ‘conductor, single core and fat brin (aktemotive conductor versions). (National type) 00/500 ¥; Table 10a) and) PVC insulated, non-heathed cable, single core for insiallation at low temperatures, (HOTV3U, HOIV3.R and HOTV3-K) $5070 V;, ‘Table 11a) andb) PVC insulated, non-sheathod, heat resisting cable, for internal witing, sige core, (U07V2U, HOTV2R and HUTV2-K) 450750 V; Table 12 PVC insulated, non sheathed, heat resisting cable, for intemal wiring, single core and twisted twin. (HOSV-U, HOSV2.R and KOSV2-K) 300/800 V; Table 13 (0 resisting PVC sheathed, scroonod eables, having between 2 ‘and 60 cores. (HOSWWCAVS-X) 300/600 V. [A guide to the use of the cables specifiod in this standard is given in annex A. Guidance to manufactarers on procedures for routine testing is given in annex B, Test methods are given in annexes C, D, E and G. 2 Normative references ‘The following normetive documonts contain provisions which, through reference in this taxt, constiite provisions of this British Standard For dated roferences, subsequent amencments to, o revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. For undated references, the latest edition of the publication referred to applies, BS 4727.2:Group 08, Glossary of lectrotecknical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms — Part2: Terms particular to power engineering — Group 08: Electric cables. [BS 6360, Specification Jor conductors in insulated cables and cords. [BS6745C, Colour chart for insulation and shoath of elciric cables. BS 7665-81, Specification Jor insulating and sheathing materials for ecbles— Part: PVC insulating compounds — Section 8.1: Harmonized types. [BS 7655-41, Speclfwation for insulating end sheathing materials for cables — Part-4: PVC sheathing ‘compounds = Section 4.1: Farimunized types. BS 7655-42, Specification for insulating and sheothing materials for enbles — Part 4: PVC shewthing ‘compounds — Section 4.2: General application. BSEN 50265-2-1:1999, Common test methods for eables under fire conditions — Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cabla— Part 2-1: Procedures — TTIW pre-minel lm BSEN 60334, Marking by inscription for the identification of cores of electric cables having more ‘than 5 cores in preparation ens 200 iBS 6004:2000 BSEN 60811-1-:1995, Insulating and sheathing materials of eloctris cables — Common test methods — Pari I: General application — Section 1-1: Measurement of Uuickwess and overall dimensions — Tests for determining the mechantoal properties. BEEN 60811-12:1006, Inculating and choathing materials of el2ctric cables — Common test metheds— Pars I: General ayphication — Section 12: Thermal ogeing mediods. TEC 605C2-1:1007, Power eablas with extruded insulation ard their accessories for rated voltages from TAY (Um = 1.2 BY) up to 50 kV (Um = 36 AV) — Port I: Cables for rated voliages of 1 kV (Um = 1,2 EV) and 3 kV Uim= 3,0 KV). PN 2979, Rapister of colours af manufacturers’ identification threads for electric eables and cords. 3 Definitions Forte purposes ofthis Dinh Sand he defo gen n BEATE Gro OB and he folowing app aA rated voltage Up rnontinal power frequency voltage between conductor(s) and earth, for which the cable is suitable 32 rated voltage I ‘nominal power frequency vollage between phase conductors for which the cable is suitable 33 nominal value value by which a quantity is designated and which is often used in tables Novena rea es use 0 ast be ee semen ang so et 34 approximate value value which is only indicative [NOTE dhe standard eaor deere st “approxnats" donot corstinte reqaroments tote chest Oy measurement 35 type tests (symbol T) tests requized to be made before supplying a type of cable covered by this standard on a gonoral commercial ‘basis n order to demorstrate satisfactory performance characteristics to meet the intended application NOTH. Thess tote are os ante tt, tor ey Pave Doe made thy ee Not Re repeated ules changes ae me the "able item sgh or pe of wunutacing pucens wich mi charg the performance characterises 36 sample tests (symbol) tests made on samples of completed cable, or components taken from a completed cable adequate to verify that the Finished produc: meets the design specifications a7 routine tests (eymbol R) tests made on all production lengths of cable to demonstrate their integrity 4 Voltage designation Cables shall be designated by the rated voltages Up and U, expressed in the form Uo. Im an ac, system, the mated vollage of a cable shall be atleast equal to the nominal voltage of the system for ‘which its intended and this applies both to the value Up and to the value. Ina de, systen, the nominal voltage Detweon the conductors shall be not higher chan 1.5 times the raied ‘voltage U of the cable and the nominal voltage between arg condetor and earth shall be not higher than 1.5 times the rated voltage Uo of the eable “The rated voltages recognized for the purposes ofthis standard shall be 900/500 V and 450/750 V. NOTE The opemting votage of» setam mey pormanertiy exceed the nna wtinge of ch tem by 10% A eae cam beset Mosstigher voltage than te rated voltage ft ter sat ast eqn tote tanta valkape ef he em © pst 2200BS 6004:2000 5 General 5.1 Construction "Tho construction of the cables shall bo as epecified in the appropriate construction table (Table 4 to 12) Conformity shall be checked by examination, 5.2 Core identifieation 52.1 General Bach core shall bo identified by its colour or numbor as indicated in the appropriate construction tab. 5.2.2 Core colours ‘The colour shall be cither throughout the whole of the insulation or on its surface. ‘The colours of the cores according to tte mumber of cores inthe cable and also the sequence of the colours shall be as given in the appropriate construction table. (On the core with the bi-colour combination green/ycllow, the distribution of these colours shall be such that for every 15mm length of eore, one of these colours shall cover atleast 30% and not more than 709% af the surface of the core, while the other colour covers the remainder of the surface. ‘Conformity shall be checked by measurement NOTEL incase o aspue rear the gew/elow conbnaton ang where appypnate tothe method of cour marin of uston a satale est reco fur cheung coneraty gien BOWS FE clases [NOTE2 tis unerstod thatthe clous green and yellow when they ee cominned as pected ave reoprized as eating ‘cust decor need for ise a a ear contr o seta peteeten Tae coe te for he ieripeazen oe core Sended to be connected oneal bn I Ue sn tetra, ve may be use to Healy any cove excep forte ang rowers condor [NOTES Aeron is dn othe tc ha aor thease to With cables afew Ue putty CoA he sie to the one {tour roqerertaapeifedt DT, bree Diss Olanards or ois Sales ota replaro or teary equi [NOTES nackte wo te combaeion eerie a he mono-conr Ne, the felomtng other mone-clos are engine 2 aoniz ack, beown ey, oranges Pe, rus Ye al Whe 5.2.8 Core numbering Where cables with more than 5 cores are identified by marking by inscription this shall be in accordance with BS EN GOO. 5.2.4 Clarity and durability of colour ‘The colours shall be clearly identifiable and durable. Conformity shall be checked by trying to remove the colour of the cores by rubbing the core lightly 10 times ‘ith a piece of cotion wool or cloth soaked in water. 5.3 Cable markings 5.3.1 General Designated harmonized codes for cables are given in the appropriate construction tables and, except where explicitly shown as national types, these cables shall be permitted to bear tho CENELEC Common Marking in accordance with 6.3.3 5.3.2 Indication of origin All eables shall be provided with an indication of origin consisting of cther an identification thread or threads or the continuous marking of the manufacturer's name or tradematk. If coloured threads are wed, the colours shall conform to those registered in PD 279, where applicable. The colours shall be easy to recognize or shall become recognizable by cleaning with petrol or other suitable solvent, if necessary. ‘The marking of the manufacturer's name or trademark, if used, shall be by one of the following alternative methods «) printed tape within the eable; >) printing, indenting or embossing on the insulation of zt leas tho blue core; © printing, indenting or embossing on the sheath, i any. ont 200Bach specified mark shall be legible and shall be regarded as continuous if the distance between the end of the mark and the beginning of the next identical mark does not exceed: 1) 580 mm if the marking is on the cuter sheath of the cable; 2) 27 mum ifthe marking on the insulation of an unsheathed cable; i) on the insulation of a sheathed cable; ii) on a tape within a sheathod cable. Conformity shall be checked by measurement. NOTE. A ‘epecied mar’ i¢ mandatory mack covered by ths stander hea, 5.3.3 CENELEC “Common Marking” It shall be permitted for a cable for which a harmonized code designation is given in the appropriate construcricn table, to carry an indication that it has been manufactarod under a licence issued by one of the approvals organizations subscribing to the CENELEC agreement on the use of a commonly agreed marking {or cables. It does camry such an indication this stall be one of the following. 1) The mark of the approvals organization, followed by the Common Marking HAR > applied by one of the three metheds specified in 5.3.2 1b) An identification thread extending throughout the length of the cable indicating the approvals ‘organization, ‘The base colour shall be yellow and this shall be serially dyed or printed red and black. The Tengshs of the coloured sections shall conform to the dimensions laid down by CENELEC for that approvals organization (see PD 2379), Neither of these indications shall be used for a cable shown in the construction tables as a national type or national sie, ‘he name CENLEC, in full or abbreviated, stall not be marked on, oF in, he cable. 53.4 Identification mark Where particular cables are to be distinguished from other cables by additional marking, the marking shall ‘be as given in the applicable construction tab. ‘The marking shall be continuous as specified in 5.9.2 ‘Conformity shall be checked ky measurement. 53.5 Durabitity of marking ‘Any marking by printing shall be durable. ‘Conformity shall be checked by rubbing the mariing lightly 10 times with a picce of cotton wool or cloth soaked 1n water. 5A Cable testing BALL Schedule of tests ‘Tests to be performed on cables specified in this standard shall he 2s specified in Table 2, which refers to the relevant elaine of the standard specifying the roquirementz and teat msthoda aa well aa the eategory Of ‘each tost which applies, Le. T, $ oF R (as defined im clause 3), [NOTE Table? abo indicates which tests re wo th completed cables, an which relate to comme. 5.4.2 Test conditions 5A.2.1 Ambiont temporature ‘Tosts shall be performed at an amblent temperature of (20 ¢ 15) °C unloss otherwise specified in the details for a particular tet, 542.2 Frequency and waveform of power frequenoy test vallages Unless athorwise epectiod for a particular tot the frequency ofthe allomating tst voltages shall bo in he range of 49 Hz to 61 Hz The waveform shail he substantially sinusoidal ne te oponal CENELEC Carmen Maing specifi 4 const zmBS 6004:2000 6 Constructional details 6.1 Conduetor "The condactors shall a annealed copper conforming to BS 6950. The class of conductor shall be as given in the appropriate construction table. It shall be permissible for the wires to be tinned except for the types specified in Tables 7, Sand 9, The de. resistance of the conductors shall be as specified in 7.2. 6.2 Insulation, 6.2.1 Type of tnsutation ‘The insulation shall be PYC of type TL1, TL2, TI3 or TI conforming to BS 7655.1, as specified in the appropriate construction table. 6.22 Application ‘The ineulation ehall be apphed closely hy exmision to the ennductor 1 shall be possible Lo remove the insulation easily without damage to the insulation itself tothe conductor fr to the tin coating, if any. Conformity shall be checked by examination and by & manual test. 62.3 Thickness ‘The radial thickness of the insulation, when determined by taking the average of a number of measurements ‘im sccordance with D.1, shall be not Tess than the value given in the appropriate construction table and the ‘smallest of the measured values shall not fal below the value by more than 10%-+ 0.1 mm, 6. Core identification Each core shall be identified by its colour or number in accordance with 5.2 and the specific requirements saven in the approprialo eonstruction table. 6.4 Fillers, inner sheath and extruded inner covering 64.1 Fillers ‘When separate filles are used they shall be composed of one of the following, oF a combination of the two: 4) an extraded compound based on unvulcanizod rubber or plastics; ») natural or synthetic textile fibres. ‘A centre filler shall not be used in multicore cables unless specifically permitted in the appropriate ‘construction table 6.4.2 Inner sheath "The inner sheath of cables specified in Table 18 shall he PVC of type TM 2 conforming to BS 7056-41, ‘applied around the care assembly. ‘The radial thickness of the inner sheath, when determined by taking the average of a number of ‘measurements in aecordanee with D.2, shal be not loss than the value given in Table 13 or, for cables with a rnon-peeferred naraber of cores, not loss than the value fs, in milimetres, calculated from the following featation, and the smallest of the measured values shall not fall below the value by more than 15 % + 0:1 mm. t= D0Dp +08 whare Dy ia the fictitious dhameter over the core assembly calculated in accordance with IEC 60502-1:1997, annex A, excluding IEC 60502-11007, 8.2.4, in Fulumetres (mm) For conductors not given in TEC 60502.1:1007, annex A, the following values of the fictitious conductor diameter, De, shall be used according to the crose-sectional area of the conductor: —crosesectional area 05 man? De = 08 —crosssectional area 0.76 mm: De = 1.05 — cross-sectional area LOmm? Do = 1. It shall be permissible forthe inner sheath to fil the spaces between the cores, thas forming a filling, but it shall not adhere to the cores, ons weme 5BS 6004:2000 64.3 Extruded inner covering ‘The inner covering of the cables specified in Table shall consist of an extruded compound based on ‘unvuleanized rubber or plastics ‘The inner covering shall be compatible with the PVC cores. Conformity shall be checked by the compatibility test specified in 84, [NOTE ‘The thickness ofthe ier covering enn Table 6 fr guidance ly ad eeasrenens Hue kes a rege 65 Screen ‘The seroen of the cables specified in Table 13 shall be applied over the inner sheath, in the form of a braid of plain or tinned copper wires Fora cable with a preferred number of cores, the diameter of the copper wires shall not exceed the smasiamum value given in Table 13. For other cables the diameter of the copper wires shall not exceed the following maximum values, 2s applicable: = 0.10sun for Dp = 10.0 ma, = 021 mum for: 10am < Dy = 20.0 mam; = 026 mam for: 20am < Dy = 90.0 mon; = 051 mum for: Dp > 300 mun, ‘where Dp i the Setitious diameter under the braid, which is calculated hy adding together the fstious diameter over the core assembly, Dp (calculated as specified in 6.4.2), and twice the inner shoath thickness, fs (calculated fom the equation given in 6.4.2). "The diameter of the wires shall be measured using 2 micrometer. ‘The screening efficiency shall be determined ly measuring the transfer impedance in accordance with 7.8, ‘The wala obsinad shall not exeonad 250 mim a 30 ME 6.6 Sheath 6001 Type of sheath ‘The sheath shall be PVC of one of the folowing types, as specified in the appropriate construction table: 4) type TM 1, TM 2.0r TMS conforming to BS 7655-4.15 ») types contorming to Hs 1e55-4.2 66.2 Application ‘The sheath shall be extruded as an homogeneous layer, and shall be capable of being removed without damage to the cores [NOTE A separstor consisting tape o fem maybe placed under the sheath, 646.3 Thickness 6.63.1 The radial thickness of the sheath, when determined by taking the average of a number of measurements in accordance wih D2 or D3 as applicable, shall be not less dan the value given in the appropriate construction table or, for cables with a non-preterred number of cores, the value tsp calculated in accordance with 6.6.3.2, and the smallest of the measured values chall net fall below the value by more ‘han 1595+ Oo ma 6.6.32 For cables spocified in Table 13, but with a non-preferred number of cores, the radial thickness, Igo, in mullimetree (mam) of the outer sheath shall he as ealeulated by the following equation: gq = 0.08Ds + 0.4 ‘with a maximum value of 2.4mm, where Ds, is the fictitious diameter over the screen, calculated by adding together the fictitious diameter under the braid Dp (calculated as specified in 6,5) and four times the relevant value for the maxianur ‘diameter of the copper wires (as specified in 6.3). 6.64 Colour ‘The colour of the sheath shall he 2 speeified In the appropriate construction table. The colour shall be throughout the whole of the sheath or on its surface. Where surface colouring is applied, the surface colour shall be of essentially the samme material as the ‘underlying material ard shall be applied as pact of the extrusion process The surface colour shall not be separable from the underlying material and shall be durable 6 ons amBS 6004:2000 7 Blectrical tests 7.1 General ‘The electrical tests to be peeformed on cables specified in this standard shail be as specified in Table 1 ‘These tests shall be performed in accordance with the test schedule given in Table 2 7.2 Conduetor resistance When the dc. resistance of each conductor is measured in accordance with BS 6360 on a sample of cable at least 1 m in length it shall confor to BS 6360. 7.3 Voltage test on completed cable When the cable is tested in accordance with C.2 no breakdown of the insulation shall occur. 7A Voltage test on cores ‘When the cores are tested in accordance with © no breakdown ofthe insulation shall oceur. 7.5 Absence of faults in the insulation When the cable is teated in accordance with C.6 no breakdown of the insulation shall occur 7.6 Insulation resistance When the cable is tested in accordance with C4, the insulation resistance of each core shall be not less than ‘the minimam value specified in ihe appropriate construction table, 7.7 Long term resistance of insulation to dc. ‘The insulation shall not break down nor shall the exterior ofthe insulation show damage when the cable is tested in accordance with C.5, Discoloration of the insulation shall be ignored, 7.8 Screening efficiency For the cables specified in Table 13, te transfer impedance of the sereen shall not exceed 250 mim ‘at 30 MHz, when tested in accordance with C7, 8 Non-electrieal tests 8.1 General “The nor-lectrical tests to be performed on cables specified in this stardard shall be as specified in Table L ‘The tests shall be performed in accordance with the test schedule given in Table 2. [NOTE some tea the prpuzacon and preston of th et empl can have a teal effect onthe el Fhe st, $0 115 ‘Sosnlthat at carlo Sve slepeprepated cael ‘Test saunples shall be examined for damage before testing. Teat samples which have been damaged during ‘preparation shall not be tested 8.2 Mean overall dimensions ‘The mean overall diameter of circular cables and the mean overall dimensions of flat cables shall be within ‘te lants specified in the appropriate construction table, with the exception of national types and sizes for ‘which the lower lint given inthe construction cables stall be taken as an indicative value and not a roquirement for conformity to this standard. Conformity shall be checked by the method described in BS EN 60611-1-1:1995, 8.3. ‘One sample of eable shall be taken from each of three places, separated by at least 1 m. For circular cables ‘the mean of the six valties obtained stall be talen as the mean overall diameter. For fla cables, the mean of feaeh Set of Utes Values, or the major and minor axis, respocavely, shall De wakes the relevant Overall dimension. 8.3 Ovality of circular cables ‘The difference between any to values of the ovorall diameter of circular sheathed cables at the same ‘cross-section shall not excced 15% of the upper init for the mean overall diameter given in the appropriate ‘constraction table. ‘Conformity shall be checked using the method! doseribed in BS EN 6811-1-1:1985, 8.3, ‘One sample of eable shall be taken from each of Uiree places, separated by at least 1 m. ‘Two measurements shall be taken at the same cross section of the cable, covering the maximum and minimum values. ons emo 7BS 6004:2000 84 Compatibility For cables specified in Tables 6 to and Table 13, aftar 2 samplo of completed cable has been aged in ‘accordance with G.2, the insulation and outer sheath stall conform to the requirements given in Table 3.19 fualtion, us the end o£ the Lest period in the oven, the blotting paper shall be free of stains 85 Flame propagation of a single cable Cables shall be tested in accordance with BS EN 6026521. The test shall be carried out on a sample of the ‘completed cable. After the tes, the cable shall conform to the performance requirements recommended in [BSEN 50265.2-:1000, annex A. ‘Table 1— List of tosts applicable to eabl specified in Tables 4 to 13 Gawe] Tet T Cae specie ube number #7 se] e[ 7] s] ol ol ul a] Bera tests 12 Conductor resistance x {x [x |x |x [xX |x [x [x [x | 7a |Votage test on complesed cable at2000v — |—|x Jx [x |x |x |—|—|x |x 73 |Volige test on completed able at 2500V fx |—|—]—|—|— |x Jx J— |- 7A | Votage test on cores a: 1600 V™ =e |x |x jx fx J- fe |e |x 7 | Votiage test on cores a 2060 = ax |x jx fx [== [-)x 75 | Absence of fats in the insulation x [x |x fx jx [x |x fx fx |x 76 | Inoulaton resitanco at 70°C x fx fa fx [x fx [x fo fe |x 76 | Ingulaton rsstanco at 80°C —|-|=|-|-|-|- |x |x 1 Long term resistance to d.c. x |x fx [x x |x |x |x 78 __|Sorooingefcieney jel IE Ele lee Ie lx Conctructicnel and dimensional tess 1 6 | Cheek on construction x fx |x x ix [x jx fx fx |x 62.9 | stearremont of auton thickness x fx fx fx x |x fx |x [x |x 64.2 | Measurement of ner sheath thickness —|-\-|-/-|-|-|-!-|x Measurement ofsreering wire ameter = |— |— |— |— |—)— |—|— |— |x Measurement of sheath thickness |= |x fx x fx J— |= ]ae 2 | seasuremen of overall dimensions x jx fx jx ix fx |x fx |x |x 83 __|Mesurement of ovaty ~ |= |x |= |---| |e |x 84 | Company os SEE ei 85 | Fane promagation ofa single cable x fe xe [xe x [x Ie [x Dx Ran nee fo wa een 8 © as 12290BS 6004:2000 ‘Table2— Schedule of tests = wae ae me =a = memoaeae ore, [te oo as as sean eas ae co freateumasnn ; a = fees i Tiresammyace [ae (eae : an a mz fasueas I wa 4 i = “ois : o = iin 2 fete : sora t oe 12 maateanmnnataamrint {a hen aan 3 coe |e |e : Sone ug : ee Tectmaan [i (es t meetin a ie : aoe ules : Sem (ad (isaromsumenas : = fees : a Ho ese I: Flame propagation of a single cable _| 8.5 [BS EN 50255-2-1 |r NOTE Tests essed as sump) and on (8) ‘De med spat of «Ge approval Shee ‘Table $— Compatibility requirements Compan Parner TEegurenent for wateial pe \o" ar [ne [et | tH | Tee Tnsilation | Minimum versie strerqah (ina? Bs fio 7— J— |- | Minimum percentage elongation at break ws liso | [— je Maximum percentage varahon® of ersitesuengh — [20 x20 |— |= |= Masirmam percontage varisiont of elongation at break 220 [329 |— || — Sheath Minimum tense srenath (ina =— [= [as fies feo] Minismum poceentage elongation at brea [|Z fs jiso fies Maximam percentage varation*of tensile strength |— |= 820/90 | 420 Maximum percentage variation of elongation at break |— |_| 320 | 20 | #20 fe fun [ite varaonsthe france bern the repre waives Obtined Dur Wo ard aie Fea alias, resed a «PEARS a const en‘Table 4— PVC ingulated, non-sheathed general purpose cable, 450/750, single core [Ta eonpreonncor NOTET Theiler mayb uaa or age op oT UVa orapw OW wah ae Ge me) Nore? Canes nang mb es salle dun na? we pes Ta Harmonized code designations: Sold conductor 1X07 Stranded condicor: HOT Construction: Conductor — cass I copper, soli, or class copper, stranded, a indicated below. Insulation —PYC type TL. Colours for cone idenincaos Groowyello, blue or other colours (sce 6:3) nial hick innma Stlomladon |—T3seriimit | Upper tnit | Iam itn * rn Main 15 T oF % 7B Voit 15 2 o7 ar 23 aie 25 1 08 a a9 ano 25 2 03 33 40 ce 9 4 1 08 ae aa ee 7 4 2 08 as 45 ows 2 6 1 08 4 59 oor s 6 2 os a3 52 oor 0 1 10 aa sa 10072 10 2 10 56 “7 (00067 16 2 10 8 0.005 6 B 2 12 oz 0063 =» 2 12 108 coos 0 2 14 18 oot 0 2 14 jue 6.004 0 95 2 \16 jira 0.003 9 20 2 16 8 0036 160 2 209 0.0036 185 2 22 ones 240 2 256 oma 200 2 ae ons 0 2 32 Joona j 008 2 a9 oons0 ea0e 2 uo au oom 10 pst econBS 6004:2000 ‘Table 4 — PVC insulated, non-sheathed general purpose cable, 450/760 V, single core (continued) 1) Flenbie copper concuetor NOTE The cates may be sulle for vohagee wp 101 WOW. or wp wo TOV to enh (ee anox A [NOTE Fie rates hse cous szs sealer thn Sree? ae specie in Tale. Harmonized code designation: HOW-K Construction: Conductor — class 5 copper, flexible Insulation — PVC type 111. Colours for core identification: Green/yellow, blue or other colours (see 6:3), ‘Nominal ‘Radin aie ‘Mean overall diameter crommaccciona aren | “of tnaulation Toot aes Sieonductor 16 oz 28 34 258 os 34 41 4 08 30 48 6 08 44 53 10 10 57 68 16 10 87 an (0.005 3 B 12 84 12 0.0050 96 12 97 a 0.0043 50 14 115 138 0.0042 7 14 132 150 6.0036 6 16 151 182 0.0086 320 16 167 ena 0.0082 160 18 136 25 6.0032 185 20 206 249 0.0032, 240 22 235 284 6.0091 ens an uwsulated, non-sheathed cable for Internal wiring, 900/500 V, single core and twisted twin® [Harmonized code designations: Solid conductor HOSV-U Stranded conductor: HOEV-R | Flexible conductor: HOSV-K Construction Conductor — cass 1 copper, sold, class2 copper, stranded or clas 5 copper, Nexible, as shown below Insulation — PVC gre 7. Colours for core identification: Greenellow, blue or other colours (see 6.3 for harmonized tyres) Gaswof | Badal aicaaees |___ Mew overall danct=r | contactor a nm x wn Maen T on i 33 oo \ i) 21 25 aos 1 1 06 a2 27 aon 05 2 06 20 oo ors 2 96 22 aoe 1 2 06 28 ou as 5 06 21 25 oor 076 5 06 pry 2a om 1 5 06 2a 28 010 ea a Ee te Opa crs oo WV ana ite a 2 ‘onst 200BS 6004:2000 ‘Table 6 — PVC insulated, PVC sheathed, light cable, 300/500 V, circular twin, B.core, ¢core and 5-core Harmonized code designation: None allocaied (see note 1). ROTEL Taste of cable is incned in CENELDC Honiton Deciser Ub 2.58%, tor co no of agreement on col ride dgd akc cetle, th cable pe cant be crlcere ae harmonod at Ro Raroried coe desiation Mas Wee cto Construetion: Conductor — class 1 copper, solid, or lass 2 copper, stranded, as indicated below. Inculaion — PVC type TM 1 Sheath — PVC type TM1. ‘The cores shall be twisted together. A centre filler may be used ‘The twisted cores shall be covered by an extruded inner covering, It shall be possible to separate the cores easy. ‘The sheath shall ft closely but not adhere to the inner covering. NOTE2 The eelneas of th inne eming is gen for ince only snd measurement sno ee, Colours for core identitication (see note 1 twin — red and black, Beore — red, yellow and blue. ‘core — red, yellow, bive and black. Score — red, yellow, blue, black and greenvyellow. Colour of sheath: Torweti a Se] ot] ae’ | atv [Covert | nner] san es ws | we | ice ses a a i aco oir >for les fief its fein axos ft leases, sft? ft its oon 2 fo fos fia as pana axe fr fea’ fos fia fs pues | 2 feo fee juz fics fas ours axe ft fea fas fit fits fins oanre 2 es les tz its [ia ots exo ft ta fas fie fies fies Joao ax fe fotos, faa fins fon fom xis [+ for low fiz fatto Joo axes ft [owas tz— fut iz0 ooo | 2 [os oa tz moo [ize joao east wan 18‘Table 6 — PVC insulated, PVC sheathed, Lixht cable, 300500 V, circular twin, ‘B-core, 4-core and S-core (coniruued) Tae Saree | iat ete ast | eso amar ain coetitea [S| gk] CERRY | CEE [Taverne Uer tie) un =r see = Pe ee ei oes > foo fos fiz fine fase foo axe ft law fow fie fiz tts ovo 2 fos fon fa ras fans foo sx L LO 06 4 158 175 0.0070 afte fos [tetas fia fo acu 2 to fos, fa fame fats fos ges 2 az fos, ftw 2x0 fone ots gee fp fae fio tw aus foo Joa was ft for fo ae oo Jus aon 2 fer few faa oo (wo ane wes ft fee Jaa tz faze fas0 aoe a les fee fue fate ins Yana wat few foe ta Jtzo Jus oom 2 fas fos fa fxs fase oor ace ft fas fos ta Ste tco oar le fea festa go fafa aot fia fos, faa fies fino favor 2 fro fos fia fimo fats aos ace a fun fos fe fotos Jes aces fe fia fafa fos fans ooo gee fata ans dato feo oa seis [afer fon ae fist fine foot 2 for oa fiz fio Jizz oma sees fi fas foe tz fits fief 2 fos loa xa zo fra Jt exe fos fon aa fins fico foonns 2 fos fos faa Ste fit ooo oxo ft tom fon, fia icons oar 2 fon fos. fia fass. figs fous oxo |r fio stos, Ss fie fit fax facor0 2 to oes figs at Joes exw = fp te fossa foto fas focc 5x2 2 12 10 16 270 a5 ooo | tee fp lio lta is fan aso ——focana | “ eranBS 6004:2000 ‘Table 7— PVG insulated, PVC sheathed cable, 300/500, single core, flat twin and 3-core ational type Construction CCondhictar — clas 1 plain cupper, solid, or lass 2 plain copper, stranded, as shown below. Insulation — PVC type TL. Sneath —PYC ype In tin and z-core cables, the cores shall be 12 parle ‘The sheath shall lossy but not adhere to the corets). Colours for core identification: single core —red or black. twin red and blac, of, for 2% 1 and2 x 15 cables, ved and red Beare yellow (centre core) and blue (Colour of sheath single core — black, brown, grey, red oF white fla twin and Score _— grey oF white confoming to BS CT40C (see 6.04 Numbered] —_Clamar | Raat sal Mean overall diners —| aime imag | cette | ahs or | astm ot [Taner tinit | Uopertimie | Selon | teeat wns mat om ma mn om sini Txi0 |r fas 08 38 rd oon 1X15 1 07 os 42 49 Joo ixas | os og 43 38 010 1x4 2 oa oo ea 68 ‘ocr 1x6 2 oa og eo 14 0.006 5 1x10 2 10 ve i as |p0003 1x16 2 10 10 84 105 0.0085 2 1x2 2 12 u 109 25 005 0 1s 2 2 u 9 135 oust xi jk os os 4oxez [arxad joan xis |i or 09 saxo | axed | nn 2x25 08 10 s2xsa | o2xas |n010 2x4 2 08 10 soxas | 72x115 | 0077 2x6 2 08 ui exis | gox130 | 00065 2x10 2 19 2 rx ino | 96x 160/006 2x18 2 19 rey soxiss |uoxiss |o052 axso [a oo os soxes 47x00 [oon axis it or oo 44xos | s4xis [oot x25 |i 08 10 s2xus | 6ax135 |ao0 3x4 2 os 1 ssxiss | 714x165 |0.0077 9x6 2 os 1 saxiso | 8oxiso |n0065 x10 2 10 rey isxivo | 96x25 aos axis 2 10 13 goxz0 [110x265 |ams2 TNOTR_Whar ud ya pau, aa cor wave Oca a ay aUaBe we Son Ben onst em 6‘Table § — PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cable with circult protective conductor, 300500 V, ‘single core, flat twin and 3-core [Nationat type ] | Construetion: Conductor — clase | plain copper, sod, or clase 2 plain copper, stranded, as chown below. Insulation — PVC type TL. Sheath — — PVC pes. | The core or cores shall be laid parallel with the uninsulated circuit protective conductor. ‘The cheath shall ft closely but not adhere to the cores Colours for core identification single core — rel or black. twin, red and black, or, for 2 x 1 and 2 % L5 cables, red and red, Bore — — red, yellow (centre core) and blue, Position of circuit protective conductor twin — centrally placed between cores in same plane. Bore — centrally placed between yellow and blue cores in same plane Colour of sheath: Grey or white conforming to DS 67400 (see 6.6.4). eT ae man eae | meoaiainaaac occas) Tee | tea’ | he Tipe ae pest fos Jao. faaxos | ogc [ts ono axa |e fos Jao Leexans. | ravine [us ors pes fe fos fit. feasazs | aovease [as anes px | [to jaz [eaxass. | comune Je omnes pets tar fas faaoeans | eaves fie oon [NOTE When reanired by the purchaser, alternative Conductor versions of cera sites way be avalabe ln de fem gm in Tales ie condeies on 16 ons em‘Table 9 — PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cable with or without circuit protective conductor, 300/500, single core and flat twin (alternative conductor versions) "Tis ble ves aerate cendavtr verte (Chis conductor) of erin ses of fo lon Gv in Tables and ‘tho eable construction, PVC sheath, colours for core identification, position of circult protective conductor Gf relevant) and colour of sheath shall bo a8 given in Table 7 or Table 8, as applicable, Tal ‘Gireait proteeive] Minami teks of Tcndctery | isulation| ‘sheath inimusn nominal | resiacance ‘roonacctional | ae70°C on rn Pores Flat twin wihihou circuit protective conductor (09 45x72 = Ooi 10 52x86 — 10 Flat twin with cirewit protective conductor 09 ax Be 10 oor 09 45x84 Lo" oon 10 52x08 1st 00 7 he csal prottve conductor sal be cna Joo vena TBR‘Table 10— PVC insulated, non-sheathed cable, 450750 V, single core for Installation at low temperatures a) Rid copper conductor - TROT Tw cabs ray be abe Tor WaIRGES UD TOTOWA OF TRV eer Ae Gow XA Harmonized code designations: Solid conductor HU/V3.U Stranded conductor. HOTV3.R Construction: Conductor — class | copper, sold, or class 2 copper, stranded, as indicated below. Insulation — PYC type TL Colours for coro identification: Greon/yellow, blue or other colours (see 6.3). ‘Nominal ‘inse of | Mamie tezness Mean overal Gameter ‘naa coaeeianataren | conehcte | “ottiaiston” —Toreriinis | Uppertinie | 0unon iB T ~~ jor 26 32 rary 15 2 jor an 3a 010 25 1 os | 32 39 010 25 2 os 33. 40 e089 4 1 os 36 44 0.0087 ‘ 2 os a8 46 0.082 6 1 os 4 50 0.0074 6 2 08 43 52 070 0 1 10 53 ot 007 2 0 2 10 56 er 0.0067 16 2 10 64 78 0.005 6 % 2 12 au ar | 0006 3 35 2 2 90 109 0.0046 50 2 us 196 128 0.0046 0 2 ut 124 M6 0.4040 95 2 1B Md 1 | 0.089 120 2 18 156 188, 0.008 5 150 2 1s. 173 209 000 5 185 2 20 ws 238 008 5 240 2 2a 220 209) 0a + 300 2 24 24s 206 Docs 3 $00 2 28. ars. 38.2, 0.005 1 8 8s eamBS 6004:2000 ‘Table 10 — PVC insulated, non-sheathed cable, 450/750 V, single core for {installation at low temperatures (continue!) 1 Fess copper conor OTE Te ee ay be He FTG Wp OUGUIYA oF ap DV tah CERRO Harmonized code designation: HOTVS:X Conserveion: Conductor — clase 6 copper, flexible. Inula — PVC insulation (pe ThA, Colours for cone identification Greewyellow, blue or other colours (see 6.3). ‘minal ead Tena aver dae Mian Fevalaton crosnesetlonal aren | sickness of | Lower mit oe Ma resistance a 10 at ne = am Maen oF ae a aor 03 ad 4 000 5 os a9 an gor 8 6 os ut 53 0.0068 0 10 87 68 02.006 5 6 10 67 81 0.0053 25 12 a woz 0.0050 % 12 27 ut 0083 0 ut us 139 anos | ory 2 16.0 0.0036 95 1s mt 182 0.0036 0 18 167 02 0.0032 150 18 225 0.0002 185, 20 249 0.0032 | 240 22 2a4 0.0031 | vst 22000 19BS 6004:2000 ‘Table 11 — PYC insulated, non-sheathed, heat resisting cable for ‘internal wiring, 450/150 V, single core OTE Cabs Yavrg conus sans Shaler Wan SHY espe Harmonized code designations: Solid conductor, —-HO7V2-U Stranded conductor: HOTV2.R Construction: Conductor — class copper, solid, oF class 2 copper, stranded, as indicated below. Insulation — PVC type T13. Colours for coro identification: Greeniyellow, blue or other colours (see 6.3). Nominal Tas of —| Waal tno ean oer ao Tina comer ren | cnttcor | “atinston” —Toperinie Upper aie malo reat on ne min 15 T far 26 a ou 1B a or a a lemo 25 1 0.8 32 39 0.010 25 2 os 33 40 009 a 2 os 38 46 0082 6 2 os 43 sz 0070 0 2 10 56 6T 00067 6 2 10 64 18 1.0056 25 2 12 a1 or 0053 6 2 12 20 109 0016 a) Piet copper conductor NOTE eile ales faving conc sea all han Sn ae peed Tale Hiarmontzed code designation: HOTV2-K Constrvetion Condhictor — cass 8 copper, fexble Insulation — PVC type T13 Colours for core identification: Greenyellow, blue or other colours (se 6.3) Nominal 1 Meas eral acter iain iwleton rompacetinal even Tomer mi ‘Unper tine] tdetanee 00°C sa? an an i ten 5 7 ry 3a 25 08 a4 4 4 os 39 \as 6 os “4 53 0 Lo 81 68 10 Lo or a1 2 2 sa 02, 35 12 97. juz | 20 ast semBS 6004:2000 ‘Table 12 — PYC insulated, non-sheathed, heat resisting cable for internal wiring 200/500 V, single core and twisted twin* [Harmonized code designations: Solid conductor HOSV215 Stranded conductor: HOSV2-R Flexible conductor: HOSV2-K Construction: Conductor — class 1 copper, slid, class? copper, siranded, or class 5 copper, flexible, as indicated below. Insulation — PYC pe T13. | Colours for core identification: Groonlyeliow, blue or other colours (s2e 6.3). romana area | contac | “Sthuacee” [Taser] imi) ilo ot nm mm wn Navan los 7 fas 13 2 v0 070 1 as ea 25 oars 1 1 06 22 2r oon 05 2 as 20 24 ars 07 2 03 22 26 oor L 2 os 23 28 oon jo: 5 5 0.6 a1 25 | 0.013 ons 5 03 22 27 acu L 5 03 24 28 2010 7 td noel pe compe vo HOOD cates wid gab est ten aBS 6004:2000 ‘Table 19 — OU resisting PVC sheathed, screened cables, 300500, having between 2 and 60 cores Harmonized code designation: HOSWWCAYS-K Gonstrvction: Conductor — class 5 copper. Insulation — PVC type T12, Inner sheath — PVC type T™M2. Braided sereen. — plain or tinned copper wires. Sheath = PVC ype TMS. "The cores shall be twisted together, necessary, in soveral concentric layers. A centre core is not permitted but a centre filer of suitable material may be applied. Assemblies with three or more cores chall have one core coloured groen'yellow. Around each layer a tape may be applied which may cover the cores fully or parly. The tape shall not Jadhere to the cores. For two core cables, the space between the cores shall be filed either by separate filers or by the sheath. filing the interstices. ‘Cove identification: xcept for the green/yellow cor, if ary, all cores shall be identified by number in accordance with BS EN 50924, using black as the base and white for the inscription. Numberand | Redial | — lal | Maziwem | — Redial ean ovata damatar —| Minimom ‘hieknors of | ‘hicknose Of Foyer] Upper nme) insulation c otter sheath resistane| 70°C 2x05 os ar 016 oo 77 36 axa jos 07 |oa6 foo 80 100 oon 2x1 08 or p16 09 82 10a 0.010 2x 15 07 07 6 10 903 16 010 2x25, 08 or 016 ub 107 133 0.008 sxo5 08 lor xe 09 50 100 ors axo7 — |06 07 016 09 83 jos oo 3x1 05 7 016 10 BB 10 010 3x15 07 or 016 10 97 11 oo10 9x25 08 07 016 1 us 140 0.008 4x05 06 07 016 09 85 107 oars 4xa7s os. lor 016 10 a 43. oot ba 06 07 016 10 94 7 0.010 4x15 oz o7 016 ua 107 132 ocx 4x25 08 os 016 12 126 155 ce 5x05 06 07 0.16 10 93 jie joors. 5xa7 [06 07 016 10 or oon 5x1 06 or 016 ua 103 128 010 5x15 o7 08 06 2 us. 447 oto 5x25 08. 08 021 13 139 172. Doce 2 est 22000BS 6004:2000 ‘Table 13 — Oil resisting PVC sheathed, screened cables, 300/500 V, having between 2-and 60 cores (contirad) Ta | EE | eer — ag ——. geting] flokiay aes aerermer 7 eamre| are a oma mae wr | me | me | me | me | om | me | nom x08 a a a ee a sxom foe ler law = [urate tafe ox loser fae fits Jno Jtgs ete sxis or fea, fasta tarts ane cxzs fos fes, fos fia figs funy cn rxos fos far foe uns fuao,—S sane foun Troms fos for fost fins, [ton a” ee fea. oue fia fuze itso Ris ier les fon 13 RRR th reas ta fess fost figs Sans fo axes fos fos fon fas sons teas os fea fonts 2 foam ber lee fee foe a ea axis jor les fon ms ona gece fea fee aS as ome wxes fos foe fon faa 0 fom wren fos fos fea lis te (oan ta ies fas fat iS as onto wei, |e (RE Rs me sie was oa fas fasta ms omma nxos fos fos fon as a1 — ons zoos oo (os oat ar oa fou” fos fea ot ie er tous or fas oa fae mo om goss fos ta ome as ieow woxes fos foo ar fir fans sexurs fos foo fot ists aga sat fos, fos fot iS RR sas for to ows ss Sete 36X25, 0.8 AL 0.26 a4 [sis 385 |0.009 waves lug «Slee slam tues, sda 48x07 [06 10 020 et |249 304 Joon 48x1 0.6. 10 026 2.1 BL 319 | 0.010, foxus fer [trom fae fans, fate oma gous fos tz ot ft RS to wxes fos ao ows farses fata oan coxa os tows ass ito talon wor os (ts fos fas asta oto axis for fit fos fk BR dS axes los [tz on assassin tum oust zane 2BS 60042000 Annex A (informative) Guide to the use of PVC insulated cables Detail givon in this annex are intended only a gencral technical guidance ard not as an interpretation of any UK etatutory requirements, where these anol. [NOTE None othe cep sec this Maker send to be ld verre ‘The cables specified in this standard are suitable for use where the combination of ambient teraperature and temperature rise duc o lood results in a conductor temperature not exceeding 70°C (90°C for heat resisting ‘pes specified in Tables 11 and 12) and, in dhe case of a shorecircut (maximum allowable time 5), the ‘maximum conductor temperature does ot exceed 150°C for conducior sizes up to iid nh 00 ran and 140°C for eonduetcr sizes above 300 mn? [NOTE 2 The shartccu erpeatre shes onthe sins proprtis of the isting mae. i exon that dhe sezesoes ‘ach are sed inthe cable stem with chars andor eeldeod eonnacone ate rier the Kenpertane taped for tne cle [NOTE teataation requirerents ad cuent ratings er deed it 83757, or sii epenc> epson NOTE. Anexpanded gle tn sete spore nti stan dad ie BS TED. ‘Tyical uses of te different types of cable specified in this Sandard are given in Table A. ‘Tuble A.1 — Gulde to the use of PVC insulated cables cn Tae type ee ‘Compentr 7 ‘Siagla core, mem shoathed goal puarpoe | and4b) | Installation m surface mourtod or Stitable for use in channels with cover, Suitable For embedded conduits, or similar closed _| fined protected installation in or on light fitings and systems, insie appliances, switchgear and contraigear, for voltages up to 1.000 Vac. oF up to 750 to earth, de. 5 ‘Single Cove wail RSID Rpm, ‘won sheathed, for internal wiring Fised protected inatallation inde Suitable for inatllaticn it suxface mounted oF appliances and in or on light fitings | embedded conduits, cnly for signalling or control L ‘conduits. 6 Tight PVC Sioned ‘hxed incallason in dry or i Unsuitable for outdoor use or embodding in concrete 7 Bandy |Shige cove flat hom ond Seore- PVC] shecihert, with and without protecting conductor ‘xed installation in dry or damp presises| Suitable for instalation in walls, on bors nd in Cchannls oF embadded tn plaster tay | Single core, non-sheathed for Toa and 100) | iemporarure installation ‘As for Tables da) and 40), but suitable for | Suitable for uae in channels with cover Suitable for installation at low tomperatures fixed protected installation in or on light fittings and inside appliances, switchgear and controlgear, for voltages up to 1 000 V ae oF up 10 7 V tp exrth, de Tia) LID) | Single cove anu vised tin, Rea and 12 | resisting non-cheothod | For intemal wiring only. Maximum conductor temperature in normal use 90°C. Not to be used in contact with objects at emperatures higher than 85 °C, Not sulable for fed installations in distribution i gstome ci Oil resist, PYC shanna, Soro 1 ‘The interconnection of parts of machines |The cables are resistant to general purpose mineral oils ‘used for manufacturing purposes including) but are not designed for continuous immersion in machine tools where some degree of | They are intended for use inside buildings. | protection against electromagnetic Canauninaiion by tydrocarbons, acids and alkalis interference is required. After installation | should be avoided and the cables should be protected the cables may be move for the | agains: mechanical Gamage. Installation in eonduts, reposiidoning, maintenance, adjustment | marking ete. advised. Where contact with special oils ‘and inspection of machines provided that | is likly, advice should be sought fram the the cable isnot mechanically stressed | manufacturer. during movement, but screened cables are not designed for Continnal flexi m const 2am0Annex B (informative) Guidance on procedure for routine tests on PVC insulated cables of rated voltages Ui/U up to 450/750 V NOTE The fllomingsonation i intended reovde glance othe abloke on slahe proces fr te rosie esting of ores an conplctedcatlen They say he raane byte tarictrer at hs dread sb not be tesa ws queers ‘his stm B.L Teste on cores B.1.1 Spark test CCanry out the spark test in accordance with BS 6000 using tho test voltages given in Table BL ‘Table B.1— Spark test voltage Tibaisted radial Giciness of Inalation Test voleage ‘Abos Up cand incoaing ae may ae mn co Ww W = 10 é o 0 15 10 B 15 20 5 B 20 25 20 x 25, = 25, 8 See Tle conan Se 1 B2 Tests on completed cables B21 General ‘Subject completed cables to the tosis described inB2.2 toB24. 1.22 Conductor restscance B22. Prone Leave the cable in the vest area, which is at a reasonably constant temperature, for sufficient time to ensure that the cable temperature is equal to the ambient teruperatare Messure the dc resistance of the eondactor at ambient temperaeure. B.22.2 Recommended test criteria Calculate the resistance per unt longi from the production longih of the completed cable and not from the Jength of the individual cores. The dc resistance of the conductor corrected to 20°C by the appropriate Factor given in IS 6360 should conform to BS 6360. B23 Voltage test B2B1 Procedure For single core shoathed and non-choathed cables, immerse the cable cample in water for not les than 12h and then apply the test voltage between the conductor and the water, which should be earthed, For tvin and multicore cables, apply the test voltage, without immersion in wacer, between each conductor and {groups of other conductors in such a Way that tho insulation on each core i tasted agranst all adjacent cont and ‘any protective conductor or metalke screen, which should be earthed, The condctors of mukicore cables, speeifiod in Table 13 may be suitably connected for sucocesive applications of the test voltage to limit the total {esting time, provided that the sequence of connections ensures thatthe test voltage Is applied for the time given, between each conductor and every other conducior oko the test at ambiont tompersture with an aitamating voltage of approximately sine-wave form, having 0 Sroquoncy in the range 40 Hs to 61 Hz Inerease the voltage gradually and maintain it at she fall ems, value given in Table B2 for 5 mi. ‘Table B.2— Insulation tost voltage “Taulnea? radial ickness of imalation Tetvoiage ne Gand o7 10 j20 Seo slevantcemmrtion iBS 6004:2000 B.2.3.2 Recommended test criteria No breaksiown of the insulation should ovcus B24 Insulation resistance B24. Procature [Immediately ater completion of the voltage tes: described in B2.3, apply a dc. voliage of 300 V to 600 V to each ‘ore for mit and measure dhe insulation resistance. For singe core sheathed ard non sheathed cables, leave the cable inmersed in the water and apply the test voltage between the conductor and the wacer, which should be earthed. Malniain the temperature of te water at or near 20°C, For twrin and mukicore eabes, apply the test vakage between each conductor ane all adjacent consluctors, including any protective condhicior or metallic screen, which should be earthed. B24.2 Recommended test riteria ‘he insulation resistance of each core should be not Jess than tht derived from the following equation: n-) is the insulation resistance of each core at 29°C in megohim Kilomerzes (M-4an}; is the insulation resistance constant at 20°C in megohrn klemetes (equal to 35 Nika) {is the diameter over the insulation in millimetres (ram); Is tho diameter over the conductor in mlimetres (mu) where Rome IW the test s carried out at a water temperature cthor than 20°C, the measured insulation resistance should be ‘mubipied by the appropriate correction factor from Table B.3 to give the insulation resistance at 20°C. ‘Table B.8 — Temperature correction factors Tennecitare Carvetion asta e w oaT nu oso. 2 on 1B ars “ arr 16 080 16 jose 7 oss 18 89 19 ast 2 100 21 1.06 2 us. 3 120 24 at 25 135, 26 ae 27 154 28 165, 20 Lt 30 190 6 const 22mBS 6004:2000 Annex C (normative) Electrical tests CA Test conditions Unless otherwise specified for a particular tast, make tasts at ambiont tomperatare with allemaiings voltage of approximately sino-wave form, having a frequency in the rango of 40 Ha to 61 Ha, and of the value given in ‘Table C1. The ratio peak valuefcms. value shall be equal to (2 wilh a tolerance of #795 ‘Table C1 — Summary of electrical tacts “Tet Unies | 900600 abies | aS07S0V cables Coneuctor resistor (327.2) Leng of sample (minim) ™ ou 1 Voltage test on completed cable (36073) Length of ssanple (minim) ma 2» Pesiod of immersion (rina) n 1 1 Temperature of water co ions +5 Applied acc voltage (rms) v 2500 ‘Time of application in 15 15 Volta test on cores (see 7A) Length of sample (rnin) ms — Period of immersion (minum) h 1 7 ‘Temperauure of water vc laos = Applied ac. voltage (mss) according to the speified ‘thickness of lnsulztion: for insulation thickness up to and inctudingd6mnm |v [1500 - for insulation thickness exceeding 0.5 mm yy |2000 — | ‘Time of application min (5 — Absence of faults tn the insulation (27) Spark test Result he obtained No breakdown of | No breakciown of the insulation the msulation Voltage test | Applied ac. voltage (ems) fy | 2000 2.500 Applied de. voltage 5000 5000 | aration of test nin [5 5 Result to be obtained No breakdown of _|No breakdown of the insulaion | te insulation [Preudation resistance (see 7.8) Length of ounple (previously tested to G8 or 2) |m [5 ° Period of immersion (rinimurn) ne 2 ‘Temperature of water (types TIL, T12, T14) so |ox2 7M: ‘Temperature of water (type TLS) so soe 22 Tong torn resistance of insulation to da emo) | Length of sample im [5 5 | Period of renersion (miniraury) hn 10x28 xa Temparature of solution so feos x5 | Duration of applied voltage h 10x24 woxm | ona nemo aBS 6004:2000 C2 Voltage test on completed eable C21 Test sample ‘Take a sample of cable, as manufactured, of the lensth given in Table C21 C22 Procedure [immerse the sample in water at the temperature, and forthe period, given in Table C1. Ensure tha the ends of ue cores protrude above ihe water by a distance sufficient to prevent excessive Surface leakage when the test voltage is applied Apply a voliage of the magrutade given in Table C. in tun beeween each conductor ard all the others connertet together and to the water, and between all conduetors and the water, for the ime given in Table C1. Connect ‘ny uninsulated circuit protective conductor or metalic sereen to the water at all mes. ‘The conductors of multicore cables may be suitably connected for successive application of the test voltage to lint the total testing time, provided thatthe sequence of connections ensures thatthe voltage is applied, {or the ‘Specifed time, between each conductor and each other conductor. C38 Voltage test on cores C31 Test sample Propare a sample of cable of the length given in Table C.1 by carefully removing the sheath and any other covering or filing from a length of complete cable. 03.2 Procedure Immerse the sample in water al the teruperatare, and forthe period, given in Table C.1. Ensure that the ends of the cores protrude above the water by a distance suficient to prevent excessive surface leakage when the test voltage is applied, Apply a voltage of the magrutude gven in Table C.L, betwoen the conducters and tho waver for the tame givon in Tablo C. Gal Insulation resistance test CALI Test sample ‘Make the test on a sample of cable ofthe lengch given in Table C.1, previousty submitted to the tes specified | C.3 or, this isnot applicable, on 2 sample previously submited to the test specified in C2. C42 Procedure Immerse the sumple in water previously beated tothe temperature given in Table Cl, with a length of out 250mm at cach end of the sample projecting above the water, for the peciod of tine given in Table 21 Aprly a de. voliage of betaveen 80 V and £00 V between each conductor and the water. Measure the inaation rewstance of each core 1 min after appllcaion ofthe voltage. Use this value to ealeulate ‘the insulation resistance of a1 kin lenglh of each core. C5 Long term resistance of insulation to de. C5. Test sample Carry out the test on a sample of cable ofthe length given in Table C., from which all coverings have been removed, Tako eare to avoid damage to the cores during removal of the coverings. (C52 Procedure Immerse the sample, for the period and at the temperature given in Table C1 in an aquecus solution af sodiam chloride having a concentration of 10g, with a length of about260 mun at each end of the sample projecting above the solution. Connect the negative pole of a220-V die Supply to the eandctorts) of tha ample nev the positive pole to a copper electrode immersed in the solutcn, for the tne given in Table C1 C6 Absence of faults in the Insulation C61 Tost Length ‘Test all cable that isin the final stago of manufactare, whother itis in delivery lengths or in manufacturing lengths por to being cut inca delivery lenges, ©62 Procedure 62.1 Generat ‘Tet single core cables by the spark test in accordance with ©.62.2 and multicore cables and sheathed fat cables diy the woltage test i accordance with 6.23. Ey onst aMBS 6004:2000 €.6.22 Spare test ©6.22.1 Apparatus ‘The spark test equipment shall provide a magnieude and presence of the voltage tha, together with the electrede ssysiemn employed ana ine Speed oF passage erapioyed, is Capanle of detecting & puncture in the islation of the cable having a diameter equal to or greats than haif of the speciied insulabon, thickness ‘The voltage applied by the spark tester shall beac. or de. ‘When the spark test equipment is testod as daseribod in annex E all the fate shall be registered by the ‘equipment. The recovery time ofthe spark tester shall be not greater than 1's 6.0222 Precemere ‘The cable shall be passed through the spark test equipment using the electrode system, voltage levels and ‘operating speed of passago established under C.4.22.1 6.6.2.3 Voliage test With the cable in the dry stale and at anibient temperature apply a volage of the magnitude given in Table C.1 supplied elther from an zc. source br from a d.c. soiree, between each conductor and all the cer conductors connected 19 earth, Increase the voltage gradually and smantain it atthe ful value for the duration given in Table C1. ‘The conductors of multicore cables may be suitably connected for sucosssive application of the tect volage to limit the total teting timo, provided that the sequence of cornections enmures that the voltage is applied, for the ‘spocdied time, borween each conductor and each other conckictn C7 Serevning efficiency NOTH: See IRE SUL ION, A. (©7.1 Principle ‘The screening efficiency of a cable screen depends both on the screvning adainst cunrents and the screening aguinst voliages The sereoning ficiency against currents is specitied in tors of the transfer impedance due to resistive and ‘magnetic coupling per nit length, that against voliages in terms of the transfer admitance due to electric ‘coupling (sce note) per unit length. Transfer impedance is defined in an elenventary length of cable as Ue ratio of Lhe voltage measured along the screen in the disturbed system to the curren: lowing in the iverferin system. This may be of imerest at any frequency up to 10 000 MHz. In geceral, there ts to problem where hemingenens Cylindrical shields are used since the screening effect in such cases ean be readily caleulaced, but where braided or taped corstruction is employed it becomes necessary to measure the ecrecting efficiency. The present Stato of experience chows that the eurface transfer impedance remains constant a frequencies from 0 Hz to 0.1 Miz or | Miz, depending on the type of cable ard is equal tothe direct current resistance of the screen. At frequencies over 0.1 MHz or 1 Mil the transfer impedance increases, Depending on the construction of the seveen, tus increase starts direcly oF afer having passed through 2 minh, (Over 10 Hz to 15 MH, the increase is proportional to the frequency. ‘Transfer admitince is defined in an elementary Iengh of cable asthe ratio of the current flowing tnto the disturbed system to the voliage origatng it inthe specified interfering system. Measurements show that the transfer admuttance may be represented by a capacitance whichis independent of Frequency from audio fraquoncies up to 000 MHz atleast NOTE Atertin s drown othe fact hatin seme courses he term “rarfer tance” take tobe the recto of acter Inpedance” Misch sth coin he ander C.72 Transfer impedance due to resistive and magnetic coupling C72. Test apparatus ‘The apparotus io of the “tiple cou” form (see Figure C.1), A short length of the eylmical seen. under investigation forms both the inner condacior of an energized ccaxtal system arc at the sane time, the outer conductor of another coaxial line. The signal in the inner coaxal syste is caused by the surface transfer Iinpedance of the sereen. ‘The cable with the screen to be measurod is termined at one end by a resistance, the value of whict is ‘numerically equal to the characteristic impedance of the screen. The lerninal resitance is stele] by a metal lesve the edge of which, atthe open end, is soldered to the screen. The terminal resistance and dhe cable are ‘coaxially mounted inside'a metal ube. This ube Is venninated at the side oppasite the resisance by & shorteireuling disc, which is soldered to the sereen (see Figure C.1). ‘The length of the cable in the meal tube shall ot excced 0.12 to 0.952 according to the measuzing ecuiorment eed, wheres che wavelenh coresponding wo the frequency Of Ue test asa. THe length of te projecting cable is of nn enasequence 8s 12200 aBS 60042000 x Vv e 1, Terminating rsetor (of vexsionce 8) 2 Our oun apt A Screen ener tet ‘fer coal ene | & aes 8 Store dretng dive R= Z,whero 2b the character impedance ofthe ner coal eter [NOTH For tho measurements of sete coupling the abeath shed be removed rm the cae as the Hel seg th outer cence sereuly ec by het, Figure C.1— Test apparatus for measurement of transfer impedance due to ‘resistive and magnetic coupling 122 Tt prennie ‘he outer coax sem, fone by the seen under investgcn andthe metal re, shal be fc fom a generator trough an inercorected resiance(Mta0dT) oF By way of direct connection (tethod 2) ‘The measurement. shal be eared outa. Mz NOTE Perth method ce engh of Im or eqae. To consent sappy Method I: Feng tough aresisanee ‘he generator feeds the outer coma vst through a pute resistance () which, to bet avant, sould be etal fo about ties te value ofthe characte Inpeiace ofthe omer coal sys The mp vokage to'te resstanee is measured by means oft sah volmecer The oop sltage ofthe ier owl seta ‘which s formed by’ the eable proper, is mearued by micns of a matched voltmeter ‘Tre wanster impedance, ots per mee (A) tal be allt tom the Towing equation Be Pal Bx Te x where: Bin the fooding recitance, in oluns (1, 42 istho length ofthe sereen under test, in metres (in) (62e Figure C1) U;,_ fs the input voliago of the outer eystom measured before tho resistance R, in volts (V}; Uz_ is the output voltage of the inner systom measured atthe ond of the screen, in volts (V); Fis. factor, which allows for the froauoncy response (sve Figize C2). The exact value ia caleulated fram ‘the equation: (=r nleost ae eae 20 ows emoere nM kee i of be damseingodes fe oe ano este te drat gee of oer yen a ins 4, $6 the electrical wavelength in the outer systems Jaq, isthe electrical wavelongth in the inner eystem; Mesbot 2: Direct eating ‘The tans feeds the ower stem dec Te input volage of is system is measured athe begining of the aeen Te ou vohage of the ner gern cared fs hated tt edd 1 ‘This method is preferable if ii necessary to operate at seater input vokage, as for itstance with scree of a ‘ory Heh secon ciiclcy ot ih low sense oupasvoaters Fortis co, ger etc a be wed ban foe metod 1 The uafer impedance, Zn obs per neue (i) ul be act an heaton: Us Pat 2a x BE Bc Were 2, UU andy ae gen i et FP” (gee Figure C.3) is caleulated from the equation: F (Q - 2)sin x Wrr(cos x — cos ney? + (sin — nsin nz? tier wane are gen re For either method, instead of measuring U; and Us separately the ratio Uy/U, may be determined direcay by smears of a calbrated aitenuaicr ons 2mBS 60042000 18 ELLE eal tL e-em 1 08. 06 04 02 I 20 05 19 ' 20 a me oust wam0, TTI 1 16 mye he he “ n-ho nbs 12 ee LEE . Bee a os | | os os é HHH 0305 10 6 2 25 igure C3 — Correction factor | | en wsBS 60042000 Annex D (normative) Measurement of thicknesses D.l Meaourement of insulation thickness D.l.A Procedure ‘The thiciness of insulation shall be measured in accordance with BSEN 6(611-1-:1906, 8.1, Throe samples shall be taken from the cable; each sample sal be separated from the next by a distance of at least Im. Conformity shall be checked on each core [i whdrawal of the conductor is diftcalt, it shal be stretched ina tensile testing machine or the picce of eore shall be loosened by stretching or some cther suitable means that docs not damage the insulation. ‘The cores of fat non-shoathed cables shall not be separated. D..2 Evaluation of results "The aueas of Une 18 values (expressed in millimetres) obtalned from the three pleces of insulation from each core ‘hall be calculated to two decimal places and rounded off as follows, and this shall be taken as the mean value ofthe thickness of insulation. fm the calculation the second decimal igure is 6 or more, the firs: decimal figure shall be raised to the next number, thus for example, 174 shall be rounded to L7 and 17510 18 The lowest ofall valies ablained shall be taken ae the minimum thickses of insulation at any place. D2 Measurement of sheath thickness for circular cables D.2.1 Procedure ‘The thickness of the sheath of circular cables shall be measured in accordance with EN 608LI-I-[:1995, 82 One ample of cable shall be taken from cach of dice places, separa Ly at leas 1 D.2.2 Evaluation of the measurement results ‘The mean of all the values (expressed in millimetres) obtained from the due pieces of sheath shall be calculated to two decimal places and rounded offs follows, and tis shall he taken as the mean valve of the ‘thickness of sheath, fim the calculation the second decimal figure is Sor more, te first decimal figure shall be raised tothe next number, tus for example, 174 shall be rounded to 17 and 1.75 0 18. ‘The lowest ofall values obtained shall be taken as the minisoum thickness of sheath at any place. D.8 Measurement of sheath thickness for flat eables D.3.1 Measuring equipment A measuring microscope or a profile projector shall be used, each instrument heing capable of atleast X10 megiication. The equipment shall have an accuracy of 001 mam. In eases of dispite, a microscope allowing a reatng with an accuracy of 0.01 mm ora profile projector giving at least x20 magnification shall be used. D.3.2 Preparation of test pieces (One sample of cable stall be taken from each of three places, separated by at Jeast Lm. ‘Afler all maverials inside the sheath have been removed, a tast pleca shall be prepared from coch sample by cating with 2 sutable device (sharp knife, rzor blade, ct) a slice ofthe sheath along a plane perpendicular to the longinudinal exis of the cable. Ir the sheath caries an indented marking, the test piece shall be ‘ken 59 a8 t0 include such marking, D.8.3 Measuring procedure ‘The test piece shall be placed under the measuring equipment with the plane ofthe cut perpendicular to te ‘optical exis. Measurements chall be taken on lines approximately parallel to the minor aus, and on the major axs, of the «rose section, at the position of each core, as shown in Figure D1 ‘Tho thinnest place on the sheath shall he measured. Where this docs not coincide with one ofthe designated ‘measurement points shown in Figure D.1, it shall be substsuted for the clesest such polit, bo give a total of six ‘measurements “The moacuroments shall be made in millimetres to two decimal places, am ons 122000BS 6004:2000 D.3.A Evaluation of the measurement results ‘The mean of all the values (expressed in nilimetzes) obtained from the three pieces of sheath shall be caleulated to two decimal places and roundod off zs follows, and this shall be taken as the mean value of the thiclaece of shoath. I in the calculation the secon dovimal figure is or more, the frst decimal figure shall be raised to the next number. Thus, for example, 174 shall be rounded to 1.7 and 1.75 to LE. ‘The lowest of all the values obtained shall be iaken as Uwe minimum thickness of sheath ar any place. 4 Min mur thickness 1~\t Figure D1 — Measurement of shesth thickness Annex E (normative) Procedure for checking the efficacy of the spark testing method and equipment Bul Object. ‘The object of this annex isto provide a standard procedure ky which manufacturers can determine whether their spark testing equipment and method are effective in devecting faults inthe insulation when used for Une spark test specified in C.6.22 2 Procedure E.2.1_ The test shall be carried out on two test lengths of core which have been especially prepared in Accordance wich F.2.2. One of tie cores sal have tho smallest insulation thiekneas of the relevant types of Cable; the other core shall have the largest insulation thickness of the relevant types of cable, 2.2. Tho preparation ofthe puncbares in the inaulation hull be effected as follows. The insulation stall be removed from the care fora length of about 5 times the nominal insulation thickness. ») From the piece of insulation which has been removed, a segent of abou: 3” shall be removed; the remaining piece of insulation shal then be replacal on the conductor (see Figure F.1). ©) Over the replaced piece of the msulabon, ane layer of adhesive tape, cg. polyethylene terephhalte, shall be placed ina longitudinal direction, with an overlap. This overlap chal be sicuated on the opposite side of the core to the position where the insulation was removed (sce Figure £2). 4) The layer of tape shall have a length of at least 10 dimes the nominal insulation thiciness, In this layer, The mille ofthe place where the insulation has boon removed, a hole shall be punched in the tape with « hot needle. The diameter of this hole shall be equa to half of the allowed minimum inaulation thks ‘The other test piece shall be prepared inthe same way. E23 The prepared test pieces shall duen be passed through the spark test equipment at the highest speed for which the eauibment is intended, ard with a volage applied becwaen the elecrcde and the coneiczor The applied volage shall be that used during catle mantaenarng for the corresponding insulation thickness. A fault shall be registered as each test piece ie psu throwwh the equipment eos 2K0 35BS 6004:2000 B. Method to check the recovery time At least two faults shall be passed through the spark test equipment at its actual operating speed, % per second), the distarce in metres between successive faults being not greater tan the value of 2 All Eats shall be rogistared by the equipment. “s 8 Figure B.1— Preparation of core for spark test equipment check: removal of insulation ” Figure E.2 — Preparation of core for spark test equipment check: covering with tape Annex F Spare Annex G (normative) Compatibility test: G.1 General ‘This testis intended to determine whether the insulation and sheath ar likely to deteriorate duc to contact with the other components in the cables, G2 Test method Prepare a tet sample, and age it in an air oven in accordance with BS EN 60B11-1-2:1995, 8.1.4 for? days at (60 22)°C, Place a shect of clean white blotting paper under cach test picce in the oven to detect any exudation whieh ‘might crip from the cable. 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Test ars, which seston below, may be ‘ed ely by manutactuers Wh ae een snr the csieaton mak schtes cpr by BASIC: Te presence af ky Ove of ‘oot marks on orn tlton to ects cables on amr ta ey hare been progseed le act ol superiie ad ented operat ri arnfactare and ning requ ndopendot srl ares ef Producten, degre to prove anurance of erry to appropiate Hritsh Standards Certiation mere Symbol 2 Ldovtieston manéng"BASEC™ 5 loetieaten tieea pan yew and of mater slale setae BASEC sa subserber wa agfeoment it CENELEC wtarey eles creo emg win hanrited ce cesensons er Iuvafctred under BASEC Hosnce can, under cra ceaisns cary sho scsepale to Ge gry Coanes(CENELEC "Common Nsrerg) “UIdemnerten manang “BASEC < HAD” 5 Josucauen dea ashe Use on we elow section (90 an) le Panicle of tw conto ner which icnces are grad nay be obs un he Suet, ih Approvals Gove for Cables, 2 Prey Was, Conn en Kees, Bucorghansnce, Mi OES seanece fs black secon (10a, ar een (10 ma) aad a ops zamm svBS 6004:2000 {380 Chiswick High Road Wa aa BSI — British Standards Institution [BSL is the independent national body responsible for preparing Brtsh Standards. 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