IEC 61138:2007
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Cables for portable earthing and short-circuiting equipment
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16-07-2007
FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements for the construction of cables
4.1 Conductors
4.1.1 Material
4.1.2 Construction
4.1.3 Check of construction
4.1.4 Electrical resistance
4.2 Separator between conductor and insulation
4.3 Insulation
4.3.1 Material
4.3.2 Colour of insulation
4.3.3 Application to the conductor
4.3.4 Thickness
4.3.5 Mechanical properties before and after ageing
4.4 Marking
4.4.1 Indication of origin
4.4.2 Indication of code designation and cross-sectional
area of the conductor
4.4.3 Continuity of marks
4.4.4 Durability
4.4.5 Legibility
5 Tests on completed cables
5.1 Electrical properties
5.1.1 General
5.1.2 Voltage test
5.1.3 Spark test
5.2 Overall diameter
5.3 Flexibility test
5.3.1 General
5.3.2 Test for cables with copper conductors
5.3.3 Test for cables with aluminium conductors
5.4 Optional clashing test
6 Particular specifications
6.1 General
6.2 Code designation
6.3 Rated voltage
6.4 Construction
6.4.1 Conductors
6.4.2 Insulation
6.4.3 Overall diameter
6.5 Tests
7 Guide to the use of the cables
Annex A (normative) Clashing test
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