Applicable to tensioning devices consisting of tension and suspension clamps, and tension and Suspension assemblies used for the installation of ABC with either insulated or bare neutral messenger.

EN 50483 series applies to overhead line fittings for tensioning, supporting and connecting aerial bundled cables (ABC) of rated voltage U0/U (Um): 0,6/1 (1,2) kV. This Part 3 applies to tensioning devices consisting of tension and suspension clamps, and tension and suspension assemblies used for the installation of ABC with either insulated or bare neutral messenger. The tension and suspension clamps are designed to be installed on neutral conductors of ABC defined in HD 626. Tests described in this document are type tests. NOTE This European standard does not invalidate existing approvals of products achieved on the basis of national standards and specifications and/or the demonstration of satisfactory service performance. However, products approved according to such national standards or specifications cannot directly claim approval to this European Standard. It may be possible, subject to agreement between supplier and purchaser, and/or the relevant conformity assessment body, to demonstrate that conformity to the earlier standard can be used to claim conformity to this standard, provided an assessment is made of any additional type testing that may need to be carried out. Any such additional testing that is part of a sequence of testing cannot be done separately.