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I.S. 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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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2009

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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

Pertains to single core cables of rated voltages up to and including 5/10 kV (U[o]/U) used with electric signs and high-voltage luminous-discharge-tube installations.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
36
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
EN 50143:2009 Identical
SN EN 50143 : 2009 Identical
UNE-EN 50143:2010 Identical
NBN EN 50143 : 2009 Identical
BS EN 50143:2009 Identical
NEN EN 50143 : 2009 Identical
NF EN 50143 : 2009 Identical
DIN EN 50143 : 2010 Identical

IEC 60228:2004 Conductors of insulated cables
IEC 60684-2:2011 Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 2: Methods of test
EN 50267-2-1:1998 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions - Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables - Part 2-1: Procedures - Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas
EN 60684-2:2011 Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 2: Methods of test
EN 60228:2005 COR 2005 CONDUCTORS OF INSULATED CABLES
IEC 60332-1-2:2004+AMD1:2015 CSV Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions - Part 1-2: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulatedwire or cable - Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame
EN 61034-2:2005/A1:2013 MEASUREMENT OF SMOKE DENSITY OF CABLES BURNING UNDER DEFINED CONDITIONS - PART 2: TEST PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS (IEC 61034-2:2005/A1:2013)
EN 50363-3 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 INSULATING, SHEATHING AND COVERING MATERIALS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES - PART 3: PVC INSULATING COMPOUNDS
EN 50363-4-1:2005 Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables - Part 4-1: PVC sheathing compounds
EN 50395 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES
EN 50363-1:2005 Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables - Part 1: Cross-linked elastomeric insulating compounds
IEC 61034-2:2005+AMD1:2013 CSV Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under definedconditions - Part 2: Test procedure and requirements
EN 50267-2-2:1998 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions - Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables - Part 2-2: Procedures - Determination of degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring pH and conductivity
EN 50396 : 2005 AMD 1 2011 NON ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES

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