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DEFSTAN 02-517(PT1)/2(2008) : 2008

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE, ELECTRIC - PART 1: PRESSURE-TIGHT ETHYLENE PROPYLENE RUBBER (EPR) OR SILICONE RUBBER INSULATED, CHLOROSULPHONATED POLYETHYLENE (CSP) LIMITED FIRE HAZARD (LFH) SHEATHED

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

17-02-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Related Documents
4 Performance Specification
5 National/International Regulations
6 Military Standards/Requirements
  6.1 Requirements for Materials
      6.1.1 Conductor
      6.1.2 Filler Material
      6.1.3 Conductor Insulation
      6.1.4 Glass Braid
      6.1.5 Lacquer
      6.1.6 Binding Tapes
      6.1.7 Electrical Screen
      6.1.8 Sheath
      6.1.9 Approved Insulation Materials
  6.2 Construction
      6.2.1 Conductor Stranding
      6.2.2 Conductor Insulation
      6.2.3 Identification of Cores
      6.2.4 Laying Up of Cores
      6.2.5 Type E Twisted Pair Cables
      6.2.6 Multicore EPR Cables
      6.2.7 Multi-triple EPR Cables
      6.2.8 Screens
      6.2.9 Sheathing
      6.2.10 Tolerances
      6.2.11 Marking
  6.3 Tests
      6.3.1 Scheduled Tests
      6.3.2 Tests on Cable Components
      6.3.3 Tests on Components from Completed Cable
      6.3.4 Tests on Completed Cable
  6.4 Qualification Approval Procedures
      6.4.1 Definitions
      6.4.2 General Requirements
      6.4.3 Qualification Approval Testing
      6.4.4 Test Reports
      6.4.5 Qualification Approval Certificates
  6.5 Quality Assurance of Products
      6.5.1 Procedure
      6.5.2 Tests and Sampling Levels on Completed Cables
  6.6 Packaging and Labelling
      6.6.1 General
      6.6.2 Packaging
      6.6.3 Supply on Reels
      6.6.4 Supply on Drums
      6.6.5 Despatch Lengths
7 Design Requirements/Guidance
8 Corporate Knowledge And Experience
Annex A - Abbreviations and Definitions
Annex B - Procurement Check List
Annex C - Standard Form of Report for Qualification Approval,
          Production Quality and Production Routine Tests
Annex D - Tables of Dimensions
  D.1 General

Covers the manufacture and testing requirements of Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) or Silicone Rubber Insulated Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSP) (Limited Fire Hazard (LFH)) sheathed, pressure-tight cables for power, lighting, control and communication and instrumentation circuits in HM Surface Ships and Submarines.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DEFSTAN 02-517(PT1)/1(2000). (02/2008) This standard is obsolescent because it is no longer required for the procurement of new equipment but is retained for maintenance purposes in support of existing in-service equipment. (01/2014)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
46
PublisherName
UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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