DIN EN 50305 : 2003 COR 1 2008

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Applicability, sampling, test-piece preparation and
   test conditions
   4.1 Applicable tests
   4.2 Classification of tests
   4.3 Sampling
   4.4 Test-piece preparation
   4.5 Test conditions
5 Mechanical tests
   5.1 Impact test at low temperature
   5.2 Abrasion resistance
   5.3 Notch propagation
   5.4 Pliability
   5.5 Strippability and adhesion of insulation
   5.6 Dynamic cut-through
6 Electrical tests
   6.1 Electrical resistance of conductors
   6.2 Voltage test on completed cable
   6.3 Voltage test on sheath
   6.4 Insulation resistance
   6.5 Spark test
   6.6 Surface resistance
   6.7 D.C. stability
   6.8 Dielectric strength
7 Ageing and thermal tests
   7.1 Compatibility
   7.2 Long term ageing for insulation
   7.3 Long term ageing for sheath
   7.4 Ozone resistance
   7.5 Pressure test at high temperature
   7.6 Shrinkage test for insulation
   7.7 Stress cracking test
8 Tests in fluids, including water
   8.1 Mineral and fuel oil resistance
   8.2 Acid and alkali resistance
   8.3 Water absorption of sheath
9 Reaction to fire tests
   9.1 Flame propagation
   9.2 Toxicity
10 Miscellaneous tests
   10.1 Durability of marking
   10.2 Blocking of cores
Annex A (informative) List of other test methods applicable
        to rolling stock cables
Annex B (informative) Procedure for checking the efficacy
        of the method pf spark testing (with reference to 6.5)
Annex C (informative) Long term ageing test - Significance
        and use
Annex D (informative) Illustration of an Arrhenius plot
Annex E (normative) Analysis methods for toxicity