BS EN 50143:2009
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Cables for signs and luminous-discharge-tube installations operating from a no-load rated output voltage exceeding 1000 V but not exceeding 10000 V
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English
31-05-2009
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Rated voltage
5 General requirements for the construction of cables
5.1 Conductors
5.2 Insulation
5.3 Oversheath
5.4 Non-metallic components of halogen free cables
6 Cable types
6.1 General
6.2 Requirements
7 Silicone rubber insulated cables (types B, C2 and D2)
7.1 Construction
7.2 Tests
7.3 Maximum continuous conductor temperature
8 PVC insulated cables (types E, F and G)
8.1 Construction
8.2 Tests
8.3 Maximum continuous conductor temperature
9 Cables with a composite insulation of polyethylene
and PVC (type K)
9.1 Construction
9.2 Tests
9.3 Maximum continuous conductor temperature
10 Silicone rubber insulated cables (type L)
10.1 Construction
10.2 Tests
10.3 Maximum continuous conductor temperature
11 Test methods
11.1 General
11.2 Classification of test according to the frequency
with which they are carried out
11.3 Sampling
11.4 Pre-conditioning
11.5 Test temperature
11.6 Test voltage
12 Marking
12.1 Indication of origin
12.2 Indication of cable type and rated voltage
12.3 Continuity of marks
12.4 Additional marking
12.5 Durability
12.6 Legibility
12.7 Use of the name CENELEC
13 Guide to use (informative)
Annex A (normative) - Requirements for halogens
Annex B (normative) - Determination of halogens -
Elemental test
Annex C (normative) - Requirements for the
non-electrical tests for type ZM1 sheath
Annex D (normative) - Requirements for the
compatibility test
Annex E (normative) - Electrical test methods
Annex F (normative) - Non-electrical test methods
Annex G (normative) - Requirements for the
non-electrical tests for polyethylene
insulation
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