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BS EN 50356:2002

Superseded
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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Method for spark testing of cables
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

28-09-2007

Language(s)

English

Published date

23-07-2002

Introduction
1. Scope
2. Types of voltage waveform
3. Procedure
4. Equipment
5. Test voltage
6. Sensitivity
7. Calibration
Annex A (informative) Recommended minimum voltage levels
Annex B (informative) Example of an artificial fault device
Annex C (informative) Notes on the use of spark testing machines
Bibliography

Describes the operational requirements for the spark-test equipment, as well as the principal characteristics, functional parameters and calibration procedures for each type of test equipment.

Committee
GEL/20/17
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 01/204786 DC (07/2002) Together with BS 5099(2004), it supersedes BS 5099(1992). (02/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
DIN EN 50356 : 2003 Identical
NF EN 50356 : 2003 Identical
NBN EN 50356 : 2002 Identical
NEN EN 50356 : 2003 Identical
UNE-EN 50356:2003 Identical
SN EN 50356 : 2002 Identical
I.S. EN 50356:2002 Identical
EN 50356:2002 Identical

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02/210395 DC : DRAFT MAR 2003 ELECTRIC CABLES - VOLTAGE TEST LEVELS FOR SPARK TESTING
05/30138592 DC : DRAFT SEP 2005 BS 6231 - ELECTRIC CABLES - 600/1000 V, PVC INSULATED CABLES FOR SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR WIRING
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