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TYPE TEST CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETE TYPE TESTS

OBJECT Single-core, PVC insulated cables Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring

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TYPE 1x300mm RM CU/PVC 450/750 V

Rated voltage, U0/U 450/750 V Conductor material Cu

Conductor cross-section 300 mm Insulation material PVC/C

MANUFACTURER Bahra Advanced Cable Manufacture Co. Ltd.

(Bahra Cables Company),
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
CLIENT Bahra Advanced Cable Manufacture Co. Ltd.
(Bahra Cables Company),
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
TESTED BY KEMA Nederland B.V.,
Arnhem, The Netherlands
DATE(S) OF TESTS 19 May to 2 June 2015

The object, constructed in accordance with the description, drawings and photographs incorporated in
this Certificate, has been subjected to the series of proving tests in accordance with

IEC 60227-3 (1993), including Amendment 1 (1997)

The results are shown in the record of Proving Tests.
The values obtained and the general performances are considered to comply with the above
Standard and to justify the ratings assigned by the manufacturer as listed on page 4.

This Certificate applies only to the object tested. The responsibility for conformity of any object having
the same type references as that tested rests with the manufacturer.

This Certificate consists of 24 pages in total.

Copyright: Only integral reproduction of this Certificate is permitted without written permission from KEMA. Electronic
copies in e.g. PDF-format or scanned version of this Certificate may be available and have the status for information
only. The sealed and bound version of the Certificate is the only valid version.

KEMA Nederland B.V.

S.A.M. Verhoeven
Director Testing, Inspections &
Certification The Netherlands
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Arnhem, 12 August 2015

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CONTENTS page

1 Identification of the test object......................................................................................................4

1.1 Ratings/characteristics of the object tested and proved by tests. ................................................4
1.2 Description of the test object ........................................................................................................4
1.3 List of documents .........................................................................................................................6

2 General information ......................................................................................................................7

2.1 The tests were witnessed by ........................................................................................................7
2.2 The tests were carried out by .......................................................................................................7
2.3 Measurement uncertainty .............................................................................................................7
2.4 Applicable standards ....................................................................................................................7

3 Electrical tests ..............................................................................................................................8

3.1 Measurement of the resistance of the conductor .........................................................................8
3.2 Voltage test on complete cable at 2500 V ...................................................................................9
3.3 Measurement of insulation resistance .......................................................................................10

4 Provisions covering constructional and dimensional characteristics .........................................11

4.1 Conductor ...................................................................................................................................11
4.1.1 Measurement of the resistance of the conductor .......................................................................11
4.1.2 Measurement of the number of wires of the conductor..............................................................11
4.1.3 Measurement of the diameter of the wires in the conductor ......................................................11
4.1.4 Measurement of the diameter of the conductor .........................................................................12
4.2 Measurement of thickness of insulation .....................................................................................13
4.3 Measurement of overall diameter...............................................................................................14
4.3.1 Mean value .................................................................................................................................14
4.3.2 Ovality ........................................................................................................................................14

5 Mechanical properties of insulation ............................................................................................15

5.1 Tests for determining the mechanical properties of the insulation before and after ageing ......15
5.2 Loss of mass test .......................................................................................................................16

6 Pressure test at high temperature ..............................................................................................17

7 Elasticity and impact strength at low temperature .....................................................................18

7.1 Elongation test at low temperature.............................................................................................18

8 Impact test for insulation ............................................................................................................19

9 Heat shock test...........................................................................................................................20

10 Test of flame retardance ............................................................................................................21

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11 Verification of cable construction ...............................................................................................22

12 Drawings ....................................................................................................................................23

13 Measurement uncertainties ........................................................................................................24

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1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE TEST OBJECT

1.1 Ratings/characteristics of the object tested and proved by tests.

Rated voltage, U0/U 450/750 V

Rated maximum conductor temperature in normal operation 90 C
Rated conductor cross-section 300 mm2

The test voltages were based on U0 test = 450 V.

1.2 Description of the test object

Standard IEC 60227-3, Clause 2

Manufacturer (as stated by the client) Bahra Advanced Cable Manufacture Co. Ltd.
(Bahra Cables Company),
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Type 1x300mm RM CU/PVC 450/750 V
Code designation 60227 IEC 1
Manufacturing date 2014
Sampling procedure by the manufacturer
Quantity submitted 122 m
Rated voltage, U0/U 450/750 V
No. of cores (core identification) 1
Embossing on the oversheath BAHRA CABLES CO. KSA 300MM2 CU/PVC 90 DEG C
450/750 V H07V2-R BS EN 50525-2-31 SASO 1320
TYPE 60227 IEC 01 FR IEC 60332-1 2014
Construction see List of drawings

Conductor
material EC grade copper (annealed drawing / stranded)
cross-section 300 mm2
nominal diameter 22,4 mm
type round un-compacted (RM)
maximum conductor temperature in 90 C
normal operation

Insulation
material PVC/C
nominal thickness 2,4 mm
outer diameter of cable 27,0 mm
material designation type nr R1100021
manufacturer of the material BAHRA PVC FACTORY

Fire retardant (according to IEC 60332-1) yes

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Manufacturing details insulation system

location of manufacturing Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
type of extrusion line Extrusion insulation line EEL-20
type of extrusion double head extrusion
factory identification of extrusion line OPL-XI3
manufacturer of the extrusion line Maillefer
identification of production batch 11513733
curing means moisture cure
cooling means N/A
manufacturing length (where cable 122 m
sample for testing has been taken from)
length markings on cable sample begin: 1 m, end: 122m
sent to KEMA
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1.3 List of documents

The manufacturer has guaranteed that the object submitted for tests has been manufactured in
accordance with the following drawings and/or documents. KEMA has verified that these drawings
and/or documents adequately represent the object tested. The manufacturer is responsible for the
correctness of these drawings and/or documents and the technical data presented.

The following drawings and/or documents have been included in this Certificate:

Drawing no./ Revision Date Title

document no.
12164280 J Awfeek 07-04-2015 Technical Data Sheet for Low Voltage Wires.
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2 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 The tests were witnessed by

The tests were carried out without a representative of the client present.

2.2 The tests were carried out by

Name Company
Mr Frank Rasing KEMA Nederland B.V.,
Ms Ilse Elsof Arnhem, The Netherlands
Mr Eelke Rijpstra

2.3 Measurement uncertainty

A table with measurement uncertainties is enclosed in appendix A. Unless otherwise indicated in the
report, the measurement uncertainties of the results presented are as indicated in this table.

2.4 Applicable standards

When reference is made to a standard and the date of issue is not stated, this applies to the latest
issue, including amendments, which have been officially published prior to the date of the tests.
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3 ELECTRICAL TESTS

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 1
Test date 19 May 2015

3.1 Measurement of the resistance of the conductor

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 1.1
Test date 19 May 2015

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

Resistance at 20 C /km 0,0601 0,0599

Result
The object passed the test.
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3.2 Voltage test on complete cable at 2500 V

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2. Ref. no. 1.2
Test date 19 May 2015

Environmental conditions
Ambient temperature 21 C

Characteristic test data

Length of sample 22 m
Period of immersion 1 hour
Temperature of the water 20 5 C

Testing arrangement Applied voltage, 50 Hz Duration Measured/

Voltage applied to Earth connected to (V) (min) determined
Conductor Water 2500 5 No Breakdown

Requirement
No breakdown of the insulation shall occur.

Result
The object passed the test.
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3.3 Measurement of insulation resistance

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2. Ref. no. 1.3
Test date 19 May 2015

Environmental conditions
Temperature 21 C

Characteristic test data

Length of sample 5 m
Period of immersion 1 hours
Temperature of the water 70 2 C
Applied d.c. voltage 250 V

Insulation resistance Unit Requirement Measured/determined

o
at 70 C M.km 0,003 63,6

Note
The test sample has been taken from same sample that has been subjected to the voltage test
described in Clause 3.3

Result
The object passed the test.
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4 PROVISIONS COVERING CONSTRUCTIONAL AND DIMENSIONAL

CHARACTERISTICS

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 2
Test dates 19 and 20 May 2015

4.1 Conductor

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 2.1
Test date 20 May 2015

4.1.1 Measurement of the resistance of the conductor

See clause 3.1

4.1.2 Measurement of the number of wires of the conductor

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

Number of wires - 61 61

Result
The object passed the test.

4.1.3 Measurement of the diameter of the wires in the conductor

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

Diameter mm 2,2

Result
The result is for information only.
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4.1.4 Measurement of the diameter of the conductor

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

Diameter mm 19,8 d 23,1 22,0

Result
The object passed the test.
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4.2 Measurement of thickness of insulation

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 2.2
Test date 20 May 2015

Thickness Unit Requirement Specified Measured/determined

Nominal mm - 2,40 -
Average mm 2,40 - 2,51
Minimum (tmin) mm 2,06 - 2,38

Result
The object passed the test.
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4.3 Measurement of overall diameter

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 2.3
Test date 20 May 2015

4.3.1 Mean value

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

Diameter mm 24,5 D 29,6 27,0

Result
The object passed the test.

4.3.2 Ovality

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

Minimum diameter mm 24,5 26,8
Maximum diameter mm 29,6 27,3
Ovality % 15 2

Result
The object passed the test.
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5 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF INSULATION

5.1 Tests for determining the mechanical properties of the insulation before and
after ageing

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 3.1 and 3.2
Test dates 19 to 29 May 2015

Characteristic test data

Temperature during ageing 80 2 C
Duration 7 days

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

Without ageing
Tensile strength N/mm 12,5 23,4
Elongation at break % 125 256
After ageing
Tensile strength
- value after ageing N/mm 12,5 24,4
- variation % 20 max. 4
Elongation at break
- value after ageing % 125 239
- variation % 20 max. -7

Result
The object passed the test.
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5.2 Loss of mass test

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 3.3
Test dates 22 May to 1 June 2015

Characteristic test data

Temperature during ageing 80 2 C
Duration 7 days

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

2
Loss of mass mg/cm 2,0 0,08

Result
The object passed the test.
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6 PRESSURE TEST AT HIGH TEMPERATURE

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 4
Test date 27 May 2015

Characteristic test data

Temperature 80 2 C
Duration of heating under load 6 h
Force exerted by the blade 6,83 N

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

Depth of indentation % 50 18,6

Result
The object passed the test.
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7 ELASTICITY AND IMPACT STRENGTH AT LOW TEMPERATURE

7.1 Elongation test at low temperature

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 5.2
Test date 28 May 2015

Characteristic test data

Temperature -15 2 C
Period of application > 16 h

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

Cold elongation test % 20 123

Result
The object passed the test.
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8 IMPACT TEST FOR INSULATION

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 5.3
Test date 25 May 2015

Characteristic test data

Temperature -15 2 C
Cooling time > 16 h
Mass of hammer 750 g

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

Cold impact test - No cracks No cracks

Result
The object passed the test.
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9 HEAT SHOCK TEST

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 6
Test date 27 May 2015

Characteristic test data

Temperature 150 2 C
Duration of treatment 1 h
Diameter of mandrel 6 mm
Number of turns 6

Item Unit Requirement Measured/determined

Visual examination - No cracks No cracks

Result
The object passed the test.
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10 TEST OF FLAME RETARDANCE

Standard and date

Standard IEC 60227-3, Subclause 2, table 2, ref. no. 7
Test date 1 June 2015

Characteristic test data

Overall diameter of test piece 27 mm
Time for flame application 120 s
Flame type 1 kW pre-mixed flame

Complete cable Unit Requirement Measured/determined

The distance between the lower mm 50 385
edge of the top support and the
onset of charring
The distance between the lower mm 540 500
edge of the top support and
charring extends downwards to a
point

Result
The object passed the test.
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11 VERIFICATION OF CABLE CONSTRUCTION

Verification of cable construction was carried out in accordance with IEC 60227-3.
The results are presented below.

Marking Observed / determined

Marking on the cable

Marking clearly identifiable and durable yes

Indelible, clearly discernible, name continuous and yes
easily legible
Distance between markings ( 550 mm) yes 80 mm
Core identification clearly identifiable and durable yes
Colour distribution green/yellow 46% / 54%
(any 15mm: 30%<d<70%)

Construction verification Observed / determined

Single core single-core
Class 2 copper, non-flexible yes, untinned copper conductor
Insulation, compound type PVC C yes
core identification yes
Insulation fit closely and to be removed without yes
damage
Overall diameter of the cable,
average (24,5 D 29,6 mm) 27 mm

Result
No deviations from the specified requirements were found.
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12 DRAWINGS
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13 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES

The measurement uncertainties in the results presented are as specified below unless otherwise
indicated.

Measurement Measurement uncertainty

Tensile strength test 1%
Measurement of dimensions 5 m
Measurement loss of mass 0,11 mg : 8,0 gr
Measurement of conductor resistance 0,03% of measured value
Measurement at low temperature 0,1 C
Measurement in heating cabinets 0,1 C
-3
Voltage test 2.10 .U + 20V
-3
2.10 .I + 0,2%
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