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EN 50266-2-3 : 2001 COR 2002

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COMMON TEST METHODS FOR CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS - TEST FOR VERTICAL FLAME SPREAD OF VERTICALLY- MOUNTED BUNCHED WIRES OR CABLES - PART 2-3: PROCEDURES - CATEGORY B

Superseded date

01-10-2009

Published date

12-01-2013

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
   3.1 Ignition source
   3.2 Char
   3.3 Flame spread
4 Test apparatus
   4.1 General
   4.2 Ignition source
5 Test procedure
   5.1 Test sample
   5.2 Determination of number of test pieces
   5.3 Mounting of the test sample
   5.4 Flame application time
6 Evaluation of test results
7 Performance requirements
8 Retest procedure
9 Test report
Annex A (normative) Guidance on cable selection for type
        approval testing
Annex B (informative) Recommended performance requirements

Defines methods of test for the assessment of vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables, electrical or optical, under defined conditions. Covers Category B and relates to cables installed on the test ladder to achieve a nominal total volume of non-metallic material of 3,5 litres per metre of test sample.

Committee
TC 20
DevelopmentNote
Together with EN 50266-1, supersedes HD 405.3 (10/2002)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
European Committee for Standards - Electrical
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

HD 22-1 : 200S4 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING THERMOSETTING INSULATION - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
I.S. HD 22-1:2002 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
CEI 20-22/0 : 2006 TEST ON ELECTRIC CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS - PART 0: TEST OF NO PROPAGATION OF FIRE - GENERAL PRINCIPLES
UNI CEI EN 45510-2-8 : 2011 GUIDE FOR PROCUREMENT OF POWER STATION EQUIPMENT - PART 2-8: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - POWER CABLES
HD 22.2 S3:1997/A1:2002 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING THERMOSETTING INSULATION - TEST METHODS

EN 60811-1-3:1995/A1:2001 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - PART 1-3: GENERAL APPLICATION - METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE DENSITY - WATER ABSORPTION TESTS - SHRINKAGE TEST
EN 50266-1:2001 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions - Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Part 1: Apparatus
EN 60695-4:2012 FIRE HAZARD TESTING - PART 4: TERMINOLOGY CONCERNING FIRE TESTS FOR ELECTROTECHNICAL PRODUCTS (IEC 60695-4:2012)

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