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BS EN 50396 : 2005

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

NON ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2005

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 General test requirements
4 General test methods for dimensions
5 Tests relating to marking and colouring
6 Tests for mechanical strength of cables
7 Tests for resistance to heat
8 Chemical and related tests
9 Tests specific to extensible leads
10 Tests specific to thermoplastic polyurethane sheath
Annex A (informative) - Source of non-electrical test
        methods in EN 50396
Annex B (normative) - Rounding of numbers
Annex C (informative) - Table for the calculation of alpha
Annex D (normative) - Special national conditions
Bibliography

Covers non-electrical test methods required for the testing of harmonized low voltage energy cables, especially those rated at up to and including 450/750 V.

Committee
GEL/20/17
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 03/316743 DC and BS 6469-98.1(1996) (11/2005) 2005 Edition Re-issued in October 2011 & incorporates AMD 1 2011. Supersedes 09/30200102 DC. (10/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
48
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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