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Cables, Electrical components ( Module 18 )

BS 1441:1969Specification for galvanized steel wire for armouring submarine cables
BS 1442:1969Specification for galvanized mild steel wire for armouring cables
BS 4553-1:1998Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables. Cables having PVC insulation
BS 4553-2:1998Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables. Cables having thermosetting insulation
BS 4553-3:1998Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables. Cables having thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 4553:1992Specification for 600/1000 V PVC-insulated single-phase split concentric cables with copper conductors for electricity supply
BS 4727-2:Group 08:1994Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Electric cables
BS 5055:1991Specification for elastomer-insulated cables for electric signs and high-voltage luminous-discharge-tube installations
BS 5099:1992Specification for spark testing of electric cables
BS 5099:2004Electric cables. Voltage levels for spark testing
BS 5308-1:1986Instrumentation cables. Specification for polyethylene insulated cables
BS 5308-2:1986Instrumentation cables. Specification for PVC insulated cables
BS 5372:1989Specification for dimensions of cable terminations for 3-core and 4-core polymeric insulated cables of rated voltages 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V having aluminium conductors
BS 5372:1997Specification for dimensions of cable terminations for multi-core extruded solid dielectric insulated distribution cables of rated voltages 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V having copper or aluminium conductors
BS 5467:1989Specification for cables with thermosetting insulation for electricity supply for rated voltages of up to and including 600/1000 V and up to and including 1900/3300 V
BS 5467:1997+A3:2008Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V
BS 5593:1978Specification for impregnated paper-insulated cables with aluminium sheath/neutral conductor and three shaped solid aluminium phase conductors (CONSAC), 600/1000 V, for electricity supply
BS 6004:1991Specification for PVC-insulated cables (non-armoured) for electric power and lighting
BS 6004:1995Specification for PVC-insulated cables (non-armoured) for electric power and lighting
BS 6004:2000Electric cables. PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring
BS 6007:1993Specification for rubber-insulated cables for electric power and lighting
BS 6007:2000Electric cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring
BS 6007:2006Electric cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables forvoltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring
BS 6081:1989Specification for terminations for mineral-insulated cables
BS 6141:1991Specification for insulated cables and flexible cords for use in high temperature zones
BS 6195:1993Specification for insulated flexible cables and cords for coil leads
BS 6195:2006Electric cables. Rubber or silicone rubber insulated flexible cables and cords for coil end leads
BS 6207-1:1995Mineral insulated cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V. Cables
BS 6207-2:1995Mineral insulated cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V. Terminations
BS 6207-3:2001Mineral insulated cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V. Guide to use
BS 6207:1991Specification for mineral-insulated copper-sheathed cables with copper conductors
BS 6231:1990Specification for PVC-insulated cables for switchgear and controlgear wiring
BS 6231:1998Specification for PVC-insulated cables for switchgear and controlgear wiring
BS 6231:2006Electric cables. Single core PVC insulated flexible cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V for switchgear and controlgear wiring
BS 6346:1989Specification for PVC-insulated cables for electricity supply
BS 6346:1997Electric cables. PVC insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V
BS 6351-1:1983Electric surface heating. Specification for electric surface heating devices
BS 6360:1991Specification for conductors in insulated cables and cords
BS 6387:1994Specification for performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions
BS 6425-1:1990Test on gases evolved during the combustion of materials from cables. Method for determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during combustion of polymeric materials taken from cables
BS 6425-2:1993Test on gases evolved during the combustion of materials from cables. Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by measuring pH and conductivity
BS 6435:1984Specification for unfilled enclosures for the dry termination of HV cables for transformers and reactors
BS 6480:1988Specification for impregnated paper-insulated lead or lead alloy sheathed electric cables of rated voltages up to and including 33000 V
BS 6485:1990Specification for PVC-covered conductors for overhead power lines
BS 6485:1999PVC-covered conductors for overhead power lines
BS 6500:1994Specification for insulated flexible cords and cables
BS 6500:2000Electric cables. Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments
BS 6513:Part 6:1987Wideband cabled distribution systems. Specification for safety requirements
BS 6622:1991Specification for cables with extruded cross-linked polyethylene or ethylene propylene rubber insulation for rated voltages from 3800/6600 V up to 19 000/33 000 V
BS 6622:1999Specification for cables with extruded cross-linked polyethylene or ethylene propylene rubber insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV up to 19/33 kV
BS 6622:2007Electric cables. Armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV to 19/33 kV. Requirements and test methods
BS 6708:1991Specification for flexible cables for use at mines and quarries
BS 6708:1998Flexible cables for use at mines and quarries
BS 6724:1990Specification for armoured cables for electricity supply having thermosetting insulation with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 6724:1997+A3:2008Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 6726:1991Specification for festoon and temporary lighting cables and cords
BS 6726:1998Specification for festoon and temporary lighting cables and cords
BS 6746C:1993Colour chart for insulation and sheath of electric cables
BS 6883:1999Elastomer insulated cables for fixed wiring in ships and on mobile and fixed offshore units. Requirements and test methods
BS 6977:1991Specification for insulated flexible cables for lifts and for other flexible connections
BS 7211:1994Specification for thermosetting insulated cables (non-armoured) for electric power and lighting with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 7211:1998Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring, and having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 7450:1991* IEC 61059:1991Method for determination of economic optimization of power cable size
BS 7540-1:2005Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V. General guidance
BS 7540-2:2005Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V. Harmonized cable types from HD 21 and HD 22
BS 7540-3:2005Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V. National standard cables not included in HD 21 and HD 22
BS 7540:1992Guide to use of cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V
BS 7540:1994Guide to use of cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V
BS 7622-1:1993Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under defined conditions. Test apparatus
BS 7622-2:1993Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under defined conditions. Test procedure and requirements
BS 7629-1:1997Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Multicore cables
BS 7629-2:1997Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Multipair cables
BS 7629:1993Specification for thermosetting insulated cables with limited circuit integrity when affected by fire
BS 7630:1993Generic specification for symmetric pair/quad and multicore cables for digital communication
BS 7769-1.1:1997* IEC 60287-1-1:1994Electric cables. Calculation of the current rating. Current rating equations (100% load factor) and calculation of losses. General
BS 7769-1.2:1994* IEC 60287-1-2:1993Electric cables. Calculation of the current rating. Current rating equations (100% load factor) and calculation of losses. Sheath eddy current loss factors for two circuits in flat formation
BS 7769-2.2:1997* IEC 60287-2-2:1995Electric cables. Calculation of the current rating. Thermal resistance. A method for calculating reduction factors for groups of cables in free air, protected from solar radiation
BS 7769-3.1:1997* IEC 60287-3-1:1995Electric cables. Calculation of the current rating. Sections on operating conditions. Reference operating conditions and selection of cable type
BS 7835:1996Specification for cables with extruded cross-linked polyethylene or ethylene propylene rubber insulation for rated voltages from 3800/6600 V up to 19 000/33 000 V having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 7835:2000Specification for armoured cables with extruded cross-linked polyethylene or ethylene propylene rubber insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV up to 19/33 kV having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 7835:2007Electric cables. Armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6kV to 19/33 kV having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Requirements and test methods
BS 7846:1996Specification for 600/1000 V armoured fire-resistant electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 7846:2000Electric cables. 600/1000 V armoured fire-resistant cables having thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 7870-1:1996LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. General
BS 7870-2:1999LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Methods of test
BS 7870-3.10:2001LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. PVC insulated combined neutral and earth copper wire concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors
BS 7870-3.11:2001LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth copper wire concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors
BS 7870-3.12:2001LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth copper wire concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 7870-3.1:1996LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. PVC and XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth copper wire concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors
BS 7870-3.20:2001LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. PVC insulated split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors
BS 7870-3.21:2001LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors
BS 7870-3.2:1996LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. PVC insulated split concentric cables with copper conductors
BS 7870-3.3:1996LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. Specification for XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth cables with solid aluminium conductors
BS 7870-3.40:2001LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated, copper wire waveform concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors
BS 7870-3.4:1996LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE and HEPR insulated combined neutral and earth aluminium or copper wire concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors
BS 7870-3.50:2005LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated, copper wire waveform or helical concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. (Implementation of HD 603)
BS 7870-4.10:1999LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV. Single-core 11 kV and 33 kV cables. Single core 11 kV and 33 kV cables
BS 7870-4.11:1999LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV. Single-core 33 kV lead sheathed cables. Single core 33 kV lead sheathed cables
BS 7870-4.12:2001LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV. Single core 11 kV copper foil sheath cables. Section 4.12: single core 11 kV copper foil sheath cables
BS 7870-4.13:2001LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV. Single core 33 kV copper wire/foil sheath cables. Section 4.13: Single core 33 kV copper wire/foil sheath cables
BS 7870-4.20:1999LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV. Three-core 11 kV cables. Three core 11 kV cables
BS 7870-5:1999LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Polymeric insulated aerial bundled conductors (ABC) of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV for overhead distribution
BS 7870-6.1:1999LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for 0.6/1 kV and 1.9/3.3 kV power cables with special fire performance for use in power stations. PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cables
BS 7870-6.2:1999LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for 0.6/1 kV and 1.9/3.3 kV power cables with special fire performance for use in power stations. XLPE or HEPR insulated and PVC sheathed cables
BS 7870-6.3:1999LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for 0.6/1 kV and 1.9/3.3 kV power cables with special fire performance for use in power stations. Cables with thermosetting insulation and non-halogenated sheath
BS 7870-7.1:2003LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for power cables having rated voltages of 3.8/6.6 kV and 6.35/11 kV with special fire performance for use in power stations. Single core and 3-core cables with halogenated materials and with aluminium or steel wire armouring
BS 7870-7.2:2003LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for power cables having rated voltages of 3.8/6.6 kV and 6.35/11 kV with special fire performance for use in power stations. Single-core and 3-core cables with halogen-free materials and with aluminium or steel wire armouring
BS 7870-8.1:2003LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground. Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multicore cable with copper conductors. Section 8.1 Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multicore cable with copper conductors
BS 7870-8.2:2003LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground. Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors. Section 8.2 Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors
BS 7870-8.3:2003LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground. Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multicore cable with copper conductors, having reduced fire propagation performance. Section 8. 3 Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multicore cable with copper conductors, having reduced fire propagation performance
BS 7870-8.4:2003LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground. Single wire or double steel tape armoured and PVC sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors, having reduced fire propagation performance. Section 8.4 Single wire or double steel tape armoured and PVC sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors, having reduced fire propagation performance
BS 7870-8.5:2003LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground. Single wire armoured and unarmoured multicore cables with copper conductors and non-halogenated sheath. Section 8.5 Single wire armoured and unarmoured multicore cables with copper conductors and non-halogenated sheath
BS 7870-8.6:2003LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground. Single wire or double steel tape armoured and non-halogenated sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors. Section 8.6 Single wire or double steel tape armoured and non-halogenated sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors
BS 7870:Part 2:1996LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Methods of test
BS 7888-1:1998LV and MV accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 0.6/1 kV (Um=1.2 kV) up to and including 20.8/36 kV (Um=42 kV). General
BS 7888-2:1998LV and MV accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 0.6/1 kV (Um=1.2 kV) up to and including 20.8/36 kV (Um=42 kV). Methods of test
BS 7888-4.1:1998Test requirements for MV accessories. Accessories for cables with extruded insulation. Section: 4-1: Accessories for cables with extruded insulation
BS 7888-4.1:2006* HD 629.1 S2:2006Test requirements on accessories for use on power cables of rated voltage from 3,6/6(7,2)kV up to 20,8/36(42)kV. Cables with extruded insulation
BS 7888-4.2:1998LV and MV accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 0.6/1 kV (Um=1.2 kV) up to and including 20.8/36 kV (Um=42 kV). Test requirements for MV accessories. Accessories for cables with impregnated paper insulation
BS 7888-4.2:2006* HD 629.2 S2:2006Test requirements on accessories for use on power cables of rated voltage from 3,6/6(7,2) kV up to 20,8/36(42)kV. Cables with impregnated paper insulation
BS 7889:1997Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, unarmoured cables for a voltage of 600/1000 V
BS 7894:2003MV impregnated paper insulated distribution cables of rated voltages of 3.8/6.6 kV to 19/33 kV
BS 7912:2001Power cables with XLPE insulation and metallic sheath, and their accessories, for rated voltages from 66 kV (Um=72.5 kV) to 132kV (Um=145kV). Requirements and test methods
BS 7917:1999Elastomer insulated fire resistant (limited circuit integrity) cables for fixed wiring in ships and on mobile and fixed offshore units. Requirements and test methods
BS 7919:2001Electric cables. Flexible cables rated up to 450/750V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments
BS 7922:2004Electric cables. Fluid-filled, paper- and PPL-insulated, metal-sheathed cables and accessories for alternating voltages up to and including 400 kV (Um = 420 kV). Requirements and test methods
BS 7923:2004Electric cables. Internal gas-pressure cables and accessories for alternating voltages up to and including 275 kV (Um = 300 kV). Requirements and test methods
BS 7933-1:2007* HD 631.1 S2:2007Electric cables. Accessories. Material characterisation. Fingerprinting and type tests for resinous compounds
BS 7933-2:2007* HD 631.2:2007Electric cables. Accessories. Material characterisation. Fingerprinting and type tests for heat shrinkable components for low voltage applications
BS 7970:2005Electric cables. Metallic wire and foil sheath constructions of power cables having XLPE insulation for rated voltages from 66kV (Um = 72.5 kV) to 132kV (Um = 145 kV)
BS 801:1984Specification for composition of lead and lead alloy sheaths of electric cables
BS 8434-1:2003Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables. Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with addition of water spray
BS 8434-2:2003Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables. Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with 930 deg flame and with water spray
BS 8436:2004Electric cables. 300/500 V screened electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire, for use in walls, partitions and building voids. Multicore cables
BS 8491:2008Method for assessment of fire integrity of large diameter power cables for use as components for smoke and heat control systems and certain other active fire safety systems
BS 8512:2008Electric cables. Code of practice for the storage, handling, installation and disposal of cables on wooden drums
BS 9550:1989Specification for capability approval procedures for d.c. and low frequency connector cable assemblies and wiring harnesses: generic data
BS EN 10257-1:1998Zinc or zinc alloy coated non-alloy steel wire for armouring either power cables or telecommunication cables. Land cables
BS EN 10257-2:1998Zinc or zinc alloy coated non-alloy steel wire for armouring either power cables or telecommunication cables. Submarine cables
BS EN 45510-2-8:2004Guide for procurement of power station equipment. Electrical equipment. Power cables
BS EN 50143:1999Cables for signs and luminous-discharge-tube installations operating from a no-load rated output voltage exceeding 1 kV but not exceeding 10 kV
BS EN 50167:1996Sectional specification for horizontal floor wiring cables with a common overall screen for use in digital communication
BS EN 50168:1996Sectional specification for work area wiring cables with a common overall screen for use in digital communication
BS EN 50169:1996Sectional specification for backbone cables, riser and campus, with a common overall screen for use in digital communication
BS EN 50200:2000Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits
BS EN 50200:2006Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits
BS EN 50214:1998Flexible cables for lifts
BS EN 50214:2006Flat polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cables
BS EN 50264-1:2002Railway applications. Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance. Standard wall. General requirements
BS EN 50264-2:2002Railway applications. Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance. Standard wall. Single core cables
BS EN 50264-3:2002Railway applications. Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance. Standard wall. Multicore cables
BS EN 50265-1:1999Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Apparatus
BS EN 50265-2-1:1999Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Procedures. 1 kW pre-mixed flame. 1 kW pre-mixed flame
BS EN 50265-2-2:1999Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Procedures. Diffusion flame. Diffusion flame
BS EN 50266-1:2001Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables. Apparatus
BS EN 50266-2-1:2001Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables. Procedures. Category A F/R
BS EN 50266-2-2:2001Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables. Procedures. Category A
BS EN 50266-2-3:2001Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables. Procedures. Category B
BS EN 50266-2-4:2001Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables. Procedures. Category C
BS EN 50266-2-5:2001Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables. Procedures. Small cables. Category D
BS EN 50267-1:1999Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables. Apparatus
BS EN 50267-2-1:1999Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables. Procedures. Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas. Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas
BS EN 50267-2-2:1999Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables. Procedures. Determination of degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring pH and conductivity. Determination of degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring pH and conductivity
BS EN 50267-2-3:1999Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables. Procedures. Determination of degree of acidity of gases for cables by determination of the weighted average of pH and conductivity. Determination of degree of acidity of gases for cables by determination of the weighted average of pH and conductivity
BS EN 50268-1:2000Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions. Apparatus
BS EN 50268-2:2000Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions. Procedure
BS EN 50288-2-1:2001Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control. Sectional specification for screened cables characterized up to 100 MHz. Horizontal and building backbone cables
BS EN 50289-3-11:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Mechanical test methods. Cable cut-through resistance
BS EN 50289-3-12:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Mechanical test methods. Shot gun damage
BS EN 50289-3-16:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Mechanical test methods. Cable tensile performance
BS EN 50289-3-1:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Mechanical test methods. General requirements. General requirements
BS EN 50289-3-4:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Mechanical test methods. Tensile strength, elongation and shrinkage of insulation and sheath
BS EN 50289-3-5:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Mechanical test methods. Crush resistance of the cable
BS EN 50289-3-6:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Mechanical test methods. Impact resistance of the cable
BS EN 50289-3-7:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Mechanical test methods. Abrasion resistance of the cable sheath
BS EN 50289-3-8:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Mechanical test methods. Abrasion resistance of cable sheath markings
BS EN 50289-3-9:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Mechanical test methods. Bending tests
BS EN 50289-4-1:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Environmental test methods. General requirements
BS EN 50289-4-2:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Environmental test methods. Water penetration
BS EN 50289-4-9:2001Communication cables. Specifications for test methods. Environmental test methods. Pneumatic resistance
BS EN 50290-1-1:2001Communication cables. General
BS EN 50290-2-21:2002Communication cables. Common design rules and construction. PVC insulation compounds
BS EN 50290-2-22:2002Communication cables. Common design rules and construction. PVC sheathing compounds
BS EN 50290-4-1:2002Communication cables. General considerations for the use of cables. Environmental conditions and safety aspects
BS EN 50305:2002Railway applications. Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance. Test methods
BS EN 50306-1:2002Railway applications. Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance. Thin wall. General requirements
BS EN 50306-2:2002Railway applications. Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance. Thin wall. Single core cables
BS EN 50306-3:2002Railway applications. Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance. Thin wall. Single core and multicore cables (pairs, triples and quads) screened and thin wall sheathed
BS EN 50306-4:2002Railway applications. Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance. Thin wall. Multicore and multipair cables standard wall sheathed
BS EN 50334:2001Marking by inscription for the identification of cores of electric cables
BS EN 50355:2003Railway applications. Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance. Thin wall and standard wall. Guide to use
BS EN 50356:2002Method for spark testing of cables
BS EN 50362:2003Method of test for resistance to fire of larger unprotected power and control cables for use in emergency circuits
BS EN 50382-1:2008Railway applications. Railway rolling stock high temperature power cables having special fire performance. General requirements
BS EN 50382-2:2008Railway applications. Railway rolling stock high temperature power cables having special fire performance. Single core silicone rubber insulated cables for 120°C or 150°C
BS EN 50395:2005Electrical test methods for low voltage energy cables
BS EN 50396:2005Non electrical test methods for low voltage electric cables
BS EN 60228:2005Conductors of insulated cables
BS EN 60230:2002Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
BS EN 60332-1-1:2004Tests on electrical and optical cables under fire conditions. Test for a vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable. Apparatus
BS EN 60332-1-2:2004Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. Test for vertfical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable. Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame
BS EN 60332-1-3:2004Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame propagation for a single vertical insulated wire or cable. Procedure for determination of flaming droplets/particles
BS EN 60332-2-1:2004Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame propagation for a single small insulated wire or cable. Apparatus
BS EN 60332-2-2:2004Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. Tests for vertical flame propagation for a single small insulated wire or cable. Procedure for diffusion flame
BS EN 60702-1:2002* IEC 60702-1:2002Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V. Cables
BS EN 60702-2:2002* IEC 60702-2:2002Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V. Terminations
BS EN 60708:2005Low-frequency cables with polyolefin insulation and moisture barrier polyolefin sheath
BS EN 60719:1993* IEC 60719:1992Calculation for the lower and upper limits for the average outer dimensions of cables with circular copper conductors and of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
BS EN 60799:1995Cord sets
BS EN 60799:1998* IEC 60799:1998Electrical accessories. Cord sets and interconnection cord sets
BS EN 60811-4-1:2004Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables. Common test methods. Methods specific to polypropylene and polypropylene compounds. Resistance to environmental stress cracking. Measurement of the melt flow index. Carbon black and/or mineral filter content measurement in PE by direct combustion. Measurement of carbon black content by TGA. Assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope
BS EN 60811-4-2:2004Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables. Common test methods. Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds. Tensile strength and elongation at break after conditioning at elevated temperature. Wrapping test after conditioning at elevated temperature. Wrapping test after thermal ageing in air. Measurement of mass increase. Long-term stability test. Test method for copper-catalyzed oxidative degradation
BS EN 60885-2:2003Electrical test methods for electric cables. Partial discharge tests
BS EN 60885-3:2003Electrical test methods for electric cables. Test methods for partial discharge measurements on lengths of extruded power cables
BS EN 61034-1:2005Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions. Test apparatus
BS EN 61034-2:2005Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions. Test procedure and requirements
BS EN 61138:1998Cables for portable earthing and short-circuiting equipment
BS EN 61138:2007Cables for portable earthing and short-circuiting equipment
BS EN 61442:2005Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 36 kV (Um = 42 kV)
BS EN 62219:2002Overhead electrical conductors. Formed wire, concentric lay, stranded conductors
BS EN 62230:2007Electric cables. Spark-test method
BS IEC 60287-1-1:2006Electric cables. Calculation of the current rating. Current rating equations (100% load factor) and calculation of losses. General
BS IEC 60287-1-3:2002Electric cables. Calculation of the current rating. Current rating equations (100 % load factor) and calculation of losses. Current sharing between parallel single-core cables and calculation of circulating current losses
BS IEC 60287-2-1:1994+A2:2006Electric cables. Calculation of the current rating. Thermal resistance. Calculation of thermal resistance
BS IEC 60287-3-3:2007Electric cables. Calculation of the current rating. Sections on operating conditions. Cables crossing external heat sources
BS IEC 60853-3:2002Calculation of the cyclic and emergency current rating of cables. Cyclic rating factor for cables of all voltages, with partial drying of the soil
BS IEC 61000-5-2:1997Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Installation and mitigation guidelines. Earthing and cabling
DD IEC/PAS 62338:2002Screened balanced cables. Coupling attenuation measurement, triaxial method
PD 2379:1994Register of colours of manufacturers' identification threads for electric cables and cords
PD 2379:2005Register of colours of manufacturers' identification threads for electric cables and cords. Tenth Edition
PD CLC/TR 50424:2004Electric cables. List of residual recognised national types
PD CLC/TR 62125:2008Environmental statement specific to TC 20. Electric cables
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