BRITISH STANDARD BS 0004:2000

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PVC insulated, non-armoured

cables for voltages up to and
including 450/750 V, for
electric power, lighting and
internal wiring

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Connnittees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by Technical Gornrnittee
GEl..=20, Electric cables, to Suheornrnittee GEL|'2i1fl, Wiring cables, below 1 lflfl upon
winch the following bodies were repreaerllcdz

Amoeiation of Consulting E‘.t1gln%

Awociatlon ofli-i.arr1rfaei1u'e1'sAllied to the Electrical and Electronic Industry
[BEAMA Ltd.)
Hriflsrh Apprmetls Service for Cables
Erildeh Gables Amociation
Br|'i15t|‘ Plastics‘ Federation
Elri$h Retail Consortium
Ghanered irmiitution of Building finrices Engineers
Depnrunertt of 'I'tau:lc and Industqr (Gnnsurner Safety Unit, GA Division)
Electrical Installation Equipment Mariuhcurrere Association
Eleel1"u:it_-,I' Amoeiniion
Energy Industrim Council
Engineering industries Aseet1at|'‘on
ERA'[ieelmology Ltd.
Institution of Incorporated Engineers
Lift and Escalator Industry .Associai:ion
London Undergrflurld Ltd.
Transrriission and Ame-eialio-rt {BEAIWL Ltd]

This British Standard, hat-‘trig

been prepared under the
direction of the Electtotechnieal
Sector C-omrnlttee. was mrhiiehed
under the aut.h-orltir of the
Standarda Commhttee and EUHIES
into effect on lE~ Decernbet EH30
Q 551 12.31135 Amendments issued since publication
mm published August. I959 Amd- No. Ltate - Comments
Serriziml edition January lEl’?'fi
Third edition Mair I984 t "
Fourth edition Uetober 1990 '
1-‘inh edition Hovemtr-er19Hl
Slxth edition December2000 _

The following BSI references

relate to the work on ijiis
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Contents

Page
Conurtlttem responsible Inside front cot-'e1_‘
Foreword i1
1 Scope
2 Nomraii-re references
Defiru'tions
Voltage designation
General
Constructional details
-4|-flaflli -{J Electrical tests
B l"-Ion-electrical tests
Anne: A {infomiativej Guide to the use of PVC insulated cables E-ItE-"Ii.-\It~2'I - I -
Aruiex B [itifoirnativej Guidance on procedure for routine tests on PVC insulated
cablesofratedvoltagestfqytiiittpto-15(l't5ilii 2-5
Annerr t3 tnomiauvej Electrical tests ET
Annex D [l‘lt)I‘Il‘l.EllIl'ii'i2) Measurement of thicloiesses 34
Annex E tnomratire) Procedure for checking the eflicacy of the spark testing
method and equipment
Anne: F rfiipore
Aime: G t_'norrnative) test: _
Bible:-er-svlu —_ 352338
Figure 0.1 — TEL apparatus for rneasinenient of transfer impedance due to

Figure 0.2 — Correction factor F’

Figure I13 -- C‘-t'Ji‘t‘ectiori factor F"
Figure D.l -—ltieasurernent of sheath fl'tlCltIiE$~ 358828
Flglrre E.l — Preparation of core for spark test equipment cbeelc removal of
insulation 30
Figure E.2 - Preparation of core for spark test equipment check: covering with
T-"1l1'E
Tania 1 —L1st'oi'tests applicable to cables specified l.n Tables --1 to is
Table 2 — Schedule of tests
Table 3 — Compatibility; requirements 'fl:"!ClOI8Ig
Tabled —P"J0 insulated, non-sheathed general purpose cable, -i5tlt'.i50"r~', single
core 10
Table 5 _ PVC irtsrulaited, non-sheathed cable for internal wiring, 3t0Ct-I'l'rl'l0 V, single
core and twisted twin 12
Table E -- Pl-‘C insulated, WC shcatlted, light cable, 3001'-500 V, circular twin,
5-cone, 4-core and 5-core 13
Table 7 —PVG insulated, PVC sheathed cable. Still.-'5tltl ‘L’, angle core, tlat twin
and 3-core 15
Table B -~ P1-‘t3 insulated, PW3 sheathed cable with ch'cuit protective conductor,
3lIl*500 ‘J, single core, flat twin and 3-core 16
Table 0- PW} insulated, PVC sheathed cable with or without circuit protective
conductor, Btllfbtltl V, single core and flat twin (alternative conductor versions} IT
Table 10 — P‘\i'G insulated, non-sheathed cable, 4501750 V, single core for
installation at low temperatures 13
Table ll — WC insulated, non-sheathed, heat resisting cable for intemal wiring,
450050 V, single core 20
Table 12 — W0 insulated, non-sheathed, heat resisting cable for internal wiring,
300"500'i~',§.r|gleeore and twisted twin 21
Table ia_oa resisthig arc sheathed, screened cables, see/seer, having
betweerl 2 and 00 cores
'l‘ablea.l—G1ride tothe use ofPVO insulated cables
Table B.l —~ Spark test voltage
Table H2 —lnsulation test voltage
'I'able H3 —T-trrnperatzirre correction factors
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BS 0004:2000

Foreword

'l'his Eliitbh Standard has been prepared by Subconunittee GEL'2tii'l. lt supersedes

BS 5004:1095 which is witliclraivn.
This revnion of BS 0004 specifies requirements for PVC insulated non-armoured cables
for electric power; lighong and intemal wiring. It illcurpuisilcas cables from IID 21.3,
HE] 21.1’ and HD 21.0 and screened cables from l-III 21.13.
The following harmonized cables have been introduced:
H05?-R tirpw,
HOWE-H and l-l0'i'\’2-Ii tram (conductor naes above S5 nurrii];
H0502-R types:
H05WCdVd-K types.
The following harmonized types have been l]|.1;t.l‘tMEl'I‘EtIl from BS tititlt.
Hfltiii-it types;
H0502-H i;i'pes-
It has been assumed in the preparation ofthls standard that the execution ofits
pi-ovisioris will be entrusted to appropriatehr qualified and experienced people for
whose use it has been produced.
Armexesfi,D,EandGmcre;rnmiive.Aruieaear*iandBmehiIonnstive.riinnenFie
5031?.

‘lii'A..llN1lilG. This British Standard calls for the use of substances andtor procedures
that may be iiijinioirs to health if adequate precautions are not taken- It refers only to
tcchriical suitability and does not absolve the user from legal obligations rriaiirig to
health and safety at n.nj' stage.
U attention is drawn to the certification services [see page 3?) of the
British Approvals Service for Gables |fBi'iSEG)15'. These services include licersing
rnanutactureis to use BASEO certilication marks as independent assurance that cables
or cords have been designed and manutactured to appropriate British mdards.
BASEC isasubsci-ibertoana,greementinGEHELECwherebycabl&i or cords cording
within harmonized code designations and manufactured imder a HASEC licence, can
carry‘ marks acceptable to other sigiatory countries [GENELEG “C-ommon Marking").
i'iBriiish Sta.ndarddoesnot: purpoittoinclude all the necessaryprovisions ofa
contract Users of British Standards are resporialble for their correct application.
Liompliance with a British Standard tltl-BB nut of itself curifer inirii ll1Ii.'|.._'|"
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
'l'hisdoci1mcntcompri:=resaIi'ontcover,ar"i irisidefront cover, pagesiand ii, pages 1
to3'i'andabaclrcove1:
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 HS 5004:2000

1 Scope
This British tstandard specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical
properties of non-armoured polyviratl chloride [PVC] insulated cables for operation at voltages up to and
including 4-5-ll ‘ll ac. to earth and too V ac. between conductors, intended for electric power, llghtmg and
internal w1rmg'
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The types of cable included in the standard are:
Table -'-la} and tn '
PVC utsulated, ‘
non-sheathed general purpose cable, single core. (Hl)’l"ll.1],
ll[l?V—R and HDTV-ll) -t5[l~"?50 ‘ll;
Table 5 PW} insulated, non-sheathed cable for internal wiring, single core and
twisted twin. [litlbll-U, H051’-E and l-lllI5"V-K) 300500 ‘V,
Table E PVC insulated, Pill] sheathed, light cable, circular twin, 3-core, 4-core
and 5-corc. [No code) 300t'5[H] V;
Tul.Ile T PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cnblc, single core, flat twin and 3 core.
[l‘~l3.lIitll'lil.l type) fllll.-"500 V;
Table B P‘-JG insulated, P"tlC sheathed cable with circuit protective conductor,
single core, flat twin and 3-core. (National type] 3l][l"E0t'l- V;
Table it PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cable with or without circuit protective
conductor, single core and flat on-in [olteniotive conductor versions}.
(hlational type) sooeoo v;
Table Illa} and b) PVC insulated, non-sheathed cable, single core for installation at low
temperatures. [aorta-u, lltl'l"‘V3-R and HtlT'V?-ii) *l50t'l'fill ‘V;
Table lla) and b] PVC insulated, non-sheathed, heat resisting cable, for internal wiring,
single core. (ll.0'l'VE-U, IIO'i"l'E-R and ll0'l"lr'l]—l{) isaoeo v;
Table 12 PVC insulated, non-sheathed, heat resisting cable, for internal wiring,
single core and twisted twin. [Htl5‘l’2-Ll, Htlftllfi-R and H[t5‘ll2-K) 300500 ‘V;
Table 13 {ltl roasting PVC sheathed, screened cables, having between 2
and 60 cores. (H05“NG‘-l‘l"5-K] sotrsoo r.
A guide to the use of the cables specified in this standard ls given in annex A. Guidance to manufacturers on
procedtues for routine testing is given in annex B. Test methods are given in aruteires C, D, E and G.

2 Normative references
The following nonnstfivo rlnr-1|rrtt=.nts contain provisions which, tl"u'ougl't reference in this tent, constitute
provisions of this British Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of
these publications do not apply. For undated references, the latest edition of the publication referred to
applies.
Bil slit?-2:Group U3, Glossargr of electrotechnicot, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour
terms — Part 2: Terms particular to power engineering — Group E18: Eletrtric cables.
BS 5350, Specification for conductors in insulated cables and coras.
BS 57466, Colour chart for insulation anti sheath of electric cables.
B5 T655-3.1, Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables — Pa-rt 3: PVC-‘ insulating
compou-ads ~— Section 3.1: Harmonised types.
BS 7655-4.1, tihieciftcation for insulating anti sheathing materials for cables —— Part it: PVC siteathing
compounds - Section 4. 1': Harnto-rt'iet-at types.
BS T055»-4-2, .5‘pem.Iioation for insulating and sheathing materials for cables — Part it: P11’-U sheathing
compounds — Section 4.2: General application
B5 EN 503552-111999, Cfiommon test msthotts for cables untierfire conditions — Test for resistance to
uertical_fla.me propago.tion for tt single insulated cotuittctor or cable — Part 2-l‘: Procedures —
I It'll-' tn-"e-m.ia'eti flnnre
BS EN 50534-ll, Marking by inscription for the itientification of cores of electric cables ha-ttirtg more
tbonficores.

1] In prepamtiort

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ES EN B0311-l-1: 1995, Insulating and slteuthi-up rnoterials of electric cables -— Common test methods --
Purt I: General application — Sect-ion l-I: Measurement of tltislotess and overall di-teens-torts — Tests for
determining the mechanical properties.
BS EN 60311-1-fl:lili'.l-E, Ivtsn-in-titty and sh-audits-up materials of electric cables —- Common test met.hoo'.s—
Port l: General epplicntitm — Section 1.2: Thermal ageing reelhods.
IEG titlii{l2-1: 1997, Power cables toil‘): ertvaded insulation and their accessories for ruled toltagss from
ll-:l*' {Um = l,El:l»jI up to .'iltllti*(litn = Sfiltl-’_l—Pui"t I: Guhlesfor ruled cottages of! Itl*'(Um = 1,2 av)
and ti‘ lcl-’ (Um = 3,6 H).
PT: 2379, Regiltter qfoolours of mnm:,|'eoturers' idetttificolion threads for electric cables and cords.

3 Definitions
For the purposes of this British Standard, the definitions given in BS 4'l‘2‘i'-Eztfiroup till and the following
scub-
3.1
rated voltage U5
norniual power-frequency voltage between conductortsj and earth, for which the cable is suitable
3.2
rated voltage [I
nominal power frequency voltage between phase conductors for which the cable is suitable
3.3
nominal value
value by which a quantity is dwignaled and which is often used in tables
!~ltl"I‘E In thin standard, nominal values usually give rlse to values to be checked by tnessttretnent talong 1||t.u account apecirteu
tolerances

3.4
approximate value
value which is only indicative
NOTE In this standard, values described as "appro:\timate" do not constitute requirements to be checlteu by m|=as||re|ner|I.
3.5
type tests (symbol T]
tests required to be made before supplying a type of cable covered by this standard on a general cotrunercial
basis, in order to demonstrate satisfactory performance characteristics to meet the intended application
NOTE These tests are of such a nature that, a.i'l'.cr they have been made, they need not be repeated unlua changes are made in the
cable utaterlals. desigrl or ijype of manuflacturitig process which might change the perfomianoe characteristics.
3.6
sample tests [symbol S)
tests made on samples of completed cable, or components talten from a completed cable adequate to verify
that the fuiished product meets the design specifications
3.’!
routine tests (symbol R]
tests made on all production lengths of cable to demonstrate their integrity

4 Voltage designation
Cables shall be designated by the rated voltages U0 and U, expressed in the form UQILE
In an a.c. system, the rated voltage of a. cable shall be at least equal to the nominal voltage of the system for
which it is intended and this applies both to the value U1] and to the value U.
In a. tl.u. systeln, the ttontlnal voltage between the conductors shall be not hjghlzr than 1.5 Limes the rated
voltage U of the cable and the nominal voltage between any conductor and earth shall be not higher
than 1.5 tirnes the rated voltage Up of the cable.
The rated voltages recognized for the purposes of this stantlard shall be 3Di}.|'5DiJ 1-" and 4E~(l.-"‘?Ell ‘J.
HDTE ‘The operating voltage of a. sys1.e:|'u may permanently exceed the nominalvoltage of such a. system by Ii'l'lfi. A cable can be used
at llltblugltct voltagethanitsratedvoltagelllhe latteris atleast eoualtothenonunal voltapte ofthcsysicrn.

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5 General
5.1 Construction
‘The con.st:ruct:ion of t.he cables shall be as specified in the appropriate construction table {Tables =1 to 13).
Conforrnity shall be checked by eitarnination.
5.2 Core identification
5.2.1 General
Each core shall be identified by its colour or nurnbcr as indicated in the appropriate consh-|.1ctior| table.
5.2.2 Gore colours
The colour shall be either throughout t.he whole of the insulation or on its surface.
The colours of the cores according to the number of cores in the cable and also the sequence of the colours
shall be as given ln the appropriate construction table.
On the core with the bi-colour combination greenfyellow, the distribution of these colours shall be such that
for every 15 nun length of core, one of these colours shall cover at least 35 it and not more than 1'0 96 of the
surface oi‘ the core, while the other colour covers the remainder of the surface.
Conformity shall be checked by measurement.
NUFE l ln clses of dispute regarcting 1:he greenlyellow cornbimtion and where appropriate to the method ot colour rnarldng of the
[IE-llllllfltll-I1, 11 sttttsble lest lnetho-d tor checlrbig cntironntlgy ts given tn I15 tiotjitl-'lfl;.1:l£El2., clause H.
NOTE 2 ll is understood that the colours green and yellow when they are cornbined as specifier! are recognised as ideruifying
exclusively the cocrc intcntled for use as an earth connection or simi'la.r protection. The colour blue is for the identcilicatzion of the core
intended to be connected to neutral but. if there is no neutral blue may be used to ldcnttl‘y any core except for the eardiing or
proteettl-'e oonduetor.
NGITE3 Attention is drawn to the fact that. to the use to which the cables are to he put. they could be subject to the core
colour mquiremerlte specified in 13$ ‘I'll-‘T1. in other British Standards or in other standards. or in regulations or statutory rcqulncmcnta.
HU"l"E -I In addition to the cotnbiltation greemyellow, and the mono-colour blue, the folJnwi.r|.g other mono-coloun=| are renngr|ir.ed as
harmonised: black, brown. grey, orange. ptnlr, red. turquoise. iriolor. and white.
5.2.3 Core numbering
Where cables with more than 5 cores are identified by rnarlcing by in.scr‘iptior| this shall be in accordance
with BS EH 50334.
5.2.4 Clarity one! durability of colour
The colours shall be clearly identifiable a.nd durable.
Conformity shall be checked by trying to remove the colour of the cores by nibbing the core lightly ll} times
with a piece of cotton wool or cloth soalted in water.
5.3 Cable markings
5.3.1 General
Designated harmonized codes for cables are given in the appropriate construction tahles and, except where
explicitly shown as national types, these cables shall be permitted to bear the GEl'lEl.E{1 Common Marking
in uceorclsnce with 5-3.3.
5.3.2 Indication of origin
All cables shall be provided with an indication of origin consisting of either an identification thread or
threads or the continuous ntarking of the manufacturer's name or tradeinarlt.
II coloured threads are used, the colours shall conform to those registered in PD 3379, where applicable. The
colours shall he easy to recognize or shall become recognizable by cleaning with petrol or other suitable
solvent, if necessary.
‘I11c marking of the manufacturer's name or trademark, if used, shall be by one of the following altematiye
methods:
a} piinted tape within the cable;
b} printing, indenting or embossing on the insulation of at least the blue core;
c} printing, indenting or embossing on the sheath, if any.

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BS 6004:2000

Each specified mark shall be legible and shall be regarded as continuous if the distance between the end of
the marl: and the beginning of the next identical mark docs not cscced:
1} 550 mm if the marking is on the outer sheath of the cable;
2} 2T5 nun if the uurrltiug is:
i) on the insulation of art unsheathed cable;
ii) on the insulation of a sheathed cable;
iii) on a tape vdthin a sheathed cable.
Gonforrnity shall be checked by measurement.
I‘-lCl'I‘E A. "specified marlr" is I. mandatory‘ marl: covered by this standard. or the optional CENEl.EC7 Common lvlarlring as specified
in5.3.3.
5.3.3 CENELEC “Common rIi'rrrIr:irtg"
I1. shall be permitted for a cable for which a harmonized code designation is given in the appropriate
construction table, to carry an indication that it has been manufactrrred under a licence issued by one of the
approvals organic-a.tion.s subscribing to the CENELEC agreement on the use of a commorrly agreed marking
for cables. if it does carry such an indication this shall be one of the following.
a) The mark of the approvals organisation, followed by the Common Marking <1 tone applied by one of
the three methods specified in 5.3.2-
li) An identification thread extending tluoughout the length of the cable indicating the approvals
organization The base colour shall be yellow and this shall be serially dyed or printed red and black. 'l'he
lengtlw of the coloured sections shall conform to the dimensions laid down by EEHELEG for that
approvals organization (sec PD 2353).
hleither of these indications shall be used for a cable shown in the construction tables as a national type or
national site.
The name l..3t:2l'~ll:2l.l:lt.J, in mu or abbseioated, shall not be marked on, or in, the cable-
5.3.-il. Identification mark
Where particular cables a:re to be distinguished from other cables by additional marking, the marking shall
be as given in the applicable construction table.
The niarlclng shall be continuous as specified in 5.3.2.
Conformity shall he checked by measurement.
5.2.5 Durability of marking
Any rrtarlcirrg by printing shall be durable.
Conformity shall be checked by rubbing the marking lightly ll] times with a piece of cotton wool or cloth
soaked in water.
5.-1 Cable testing
5.4.1 Schedule of to-sf-s
Tests to be performed on cables specified in this standard shall be as specified in Table 2, which refers to
the relevant cl.sruse.=r of the standard spccifyirig the requirements and test methods as Well no the category of
each test which applies, i.e. T, S or H (as defined in clause 3]-
NOTE Table 2 also indicates which tests relate to the complrctcd cables. and which relate to components.

5.4.2 Test conditions

5.4.2.1 rimhien-t tempemture
Tests shall be performed at an ambient temperature of (20 i 15] “G unless otherwise specified in the details
for a particular test.
5.4.2.2 Freq-uency and waveform of power*_frcqnenc_r; test -collages
Unless otherwise specified for a particular test, the frequency of the alternatirrg test voltages shall be in the
range of 40 Hr to 51 Ha. ‘The waveform shall be sul:rstantially sinusoidal

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ti Bonstructional details
6.1 Conductors
The t.‘l:\1'iti|.1ctnrs shall he annealed copper conforming to BS E360. The class of conductor shall be as iiilfflll ill
the appropriate construction tahle. It shall be permissible for the wires to he tinned except for the types
specified in Tables '?, 5 and 9.
The d.c. resistance of the conductors shall be as specified in 7.2.
6.2 Insulation
6.2.1 ’l"y,pe qf irtsulntion
The insulation shall be WC of type 'l‘I 1. TI 2., TI3 or Tia conforming to B5 7655-3.1, as specified in the
appropriate construction table.
6.2.2 Application
'T'he insulation shall be applied closely by F-‘lt'T.l‘lL=_|.'inn tn the cnnrhirrnr-
It shall be possible to remove the insulation easily without damage to the insulation itself, to the conductor
or to the tin coating, if any.
Conformity shall be checl-ted by examination and by a manual test.
6.2.3 Thickness
The radial thiclcness of the insulation, when determined by talcing the average of a number of measurements
in accordance with lJ.1, shall be not less than the value given in the appropriate construction table and the
amallwt of the measured values shall not fall below the value by more than lil ‘it + ti.l mm.
6.3 Core identification
Each core shall be identified by its colour or number in accordance with 5.2 and the specific requirements
given in the appropriate construction table.
B.-1 Fillers, inner sheath and extruded iluter covering
B.-1.1 Fillers
When separate fillers are used they shall be composed of one of the following, or a combination of the two:
a) an extruded compound based on tmvulcaniaed rubber or plastics;
b) natural or synthetic teirtile fibres.
A centre filler shall not be used in multicore cahlm unless specifically permitted in the appropriate
construction table.
-E.-1.2 Inner sheath
The inner sheath of cables specified in Table 13 shall be Pl-"G of type Tlvl 2 conforming to B5 T555-=i.1,
applied around the core assembly.
The radial thickness of the inner sheath, when determined by talting the average of a number of
measurements in accordance with 11.2, shall be not less than the value given in Table 13 or, for cables with a
non-preferred number of cores. not less than the value tc. in millimetres, calculated from the following
equation, and the smallest of the measured values shall not fall below the value by more titan 15 it + 0.1 mm.
tg = ll.il2il1.~ + 0.6
where
Hp is the fictitious diameter over the core assembly calculated in accordance with IEC BU5ii2-l:lHEl7,
annex A, excluding lEU eueu:-.'.-1:1asr, A.2.4, in nulurnetres [mm].
For conductors not given in TEC fiil5il2-l:l'El97, anneaA, the following values of the fictitious conductor
diameter, Hg, shall be used according to the crosssectional area of the conducton
— cross-sectional area {L5 nuni’-: DC = ttii;
— cross-sectional area ii.'i'E mmg: DC = l.il;
— cross-sectional area l.il Il1.lTl2I 11;; = 1.1.
It shall be pennissible for the inner sheath to fill the spaces between the cores, thus forming a filling, but it
shall not adhere to the cores.

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6.-1.3 .E-Etlfrucleti inner co-oering

The inner covering of the cables specified in Table 6 shall consist of an extnided compound based on
tuivulcartizetl rubber or plastics.
The inner covering shall he compatible vvith the PVC cores. Conformity shall be choc]-ted by the compatibility
test specified in 6.4.
l"I'l.TI'E The thicl-mess of the inner covering given in Table 6 is for guidance only and measurement of the thickness is not required.
6.5 Screen
The screen of the cables specified in Table 13 shall be applied over the inner sheath, i.n the form of a braid
nf plain nr tinned r'r:ipper' wires.
For a cable with a preferred number of cores, the diameter of the copper wires shall not exceed the
maximum value given in Table 13.
For other cables the diameter of the copper wires shall not exceed the following maximum values, as
applicable:
-— U'.l[i1t|.ttt fur; DB E l.i}.t'.l 1‘t'l1't'|.;,
—tl.2lmmfor: ltlmm e DB 5 2tl.llnun;
— tl.26m.mfor: 36mm c Hg 5 3il.tlrrun;
— 0.31 mm for: DB :- 30.6 trun;
where DB is the fictitious diameter under the braid, which is calculated by adding together the fictitious
diameter over the core :.mse1nbly,DF [calculated as specified in 6.4.2], and twice the itmer sheath
thickness, £5 (calculated from the equation given in 6.4.2).
The diameter of the wires shall be measured using a micrometer.
"l"he screening eficiency shall be determined by measuring the transfer impedance in accordance with 7.3.
‘The value obtained shall not exceed 256 rnfl.-"m at 36 litllla.
6.6 Sheath
6.6.1 Type of sheath
The sheath shall be PVC of one of the following types, as specified in the appropriate construction table:
a] type Tlt-i 1, TM 2or TM 5 conforrning t:o BS T655-4.1;
hj type ii contormmg to 1:15 'liii'J-5-4.2.
6.6.3 Application
The sheath shall be extruded as an homogeneous layer, and shall be capable of being removed without
damage to the cores.
NOTE it separator consisting of a tape or film may be placed under the sheath.
6.6.3 Thickness
6.6.3.1 The radial thiclmess of the sheath, when determined by taldng the average of a number of
measurements in accordance with [L2 or [L3 as applicable, shall be not less than the value given in the
appropriate construction table or, for cables with a non-preferred number of cores, the value igg calculated
in accordance with 6.6.3.2, and the smallest of the measured values shall not fall below the value by more
than 15 96+ ill mm.
6.6.3.2 For cables specified in Table 13, but with a non-preferred number of cores, the radial thickness, tgg,
in millimetres [mm] of the outer sheath shall be as calculated by the following equation:
E53 = -il.ilS.D5 + 0.4
with a rna.xirnutn value of 2.-1 mm,
WIIBIB

Hg is the fictitious diameter over the screen, calculated by adding together the fictitious diameter under
the braid DB {calculated as specified in 6.5} and four times the relevant value for the maaimiun
diameter of the copper wires {as specified in 6tE).
6.6.4. Colour
The colour of the sheath shall be as specified in the appropriate construction table. The colour shall be
throughout the whole of the sheath or on its surface.
Where surface colouring is applied, the surface colour shall be of essentially the same tnaterlel as the
underlying material and shall be applied as part of the extrusion procem. The surface colour shall not be
separable from the underlying rnaterial and shall be durable.

ti c ssl is-suou
 BS 6{l'[l4:2il0ll
_

7 Electrical tests
7.1 General
The electrical tests to he pert‘nn'nerl on cables in this standard slit-.111 be as specified in Table 1.
These tests shall be performed in accordance with the test schedule given in Table 2.
7.3 Conductor resistance
When the d-c. resistance of each conductor is memured in accordance with BS 63611 on a sample oi’ cable at
lean 1 m in length it shall conform to BS ti-360.
7.3 Voltage test. on completed cable
When the cable is tested in accordance with G.2 no breakdown of the insulation shall occur.
7.4 ‘I.-'olt-age test on cores
Wlten the cores are tested in accordance with C3 no breakdown of the insulation shall occur.
7.3 Absence of faults in the insulation
When the cable is tested in accordance with 0.6 no breakdown of the insulation shall occur.
7.6 insulation resistance
When the cable is tested in accordance with 0.4, the insulation resistance of each core shall be not ltss than
the niinirnurn value specified in the appropriate consttruction table.
7.7 Long term resistance of insulation to d.e.
The insulation shall not break down nor shall the exterior of the insulation show damage when the cable is
tested in accordance with 13.5. Iliscoloratiun of the insulation shall be ignored.
7.il. Screening efficiertcy‘
For the cables specified in Table 13, the transfer impedance of the screen shall not exceed 250 m.tl1'm
at 36 Mlle, when tested in accordance with 13.7.

S Non-electrical tests
6.1 General
The non-elecuical tests to be perfomied on cables specified in this standard shall be as specified in Table l-
The tests shall be performed in accordance with the test schedule given in Table 2.
l~lD‘T'E In some testadieprepmafionandprtsaentauonotthetestsmrqilctsui haveacriticaleflectonthetrsi11tufll1IHi'=5l‘-t-.5flil-is
essential that test samples are alvraysprepared carefully.
Test samples shall be examined for damage before testmg. Test samples which have been damaged durlttg
preparation shall not be tested.
6.2 Mean overall dimensions
The mean overall diameter of circular cables and the mean overall dimensions of fiat cables shall be within
the limits specified in the appropriate construction table, with the exception of national types and sizes for
which the lower limit given in the construction tables shall be taken as an indicative value and not a
requirement for conformity to this standard-
Conformity shall be checked by the method described in BS E.l~l 6661 1-1-1:13-il5, i-1.3.
One sample of cable shall be taken from each of three places, separated by at least l m. For circular cables
the mean of the six values obtained shall be taken as the mean overall diameter. For flat cablm the mean of
each set or three values, for the major and minor axis, respectively, shall be taken as the relevant overall
dimension.
3.3 Uvality of circnlar cables
The difference between any two values of the overall diameter of circular sheathed cables at the same
cross-section shall not exceed 15 ‘iii of the upper limit for the mean overall diameter given in the appropriate
constniction table.
Conformity shall be checked using the method described in BS EH 66611-l-111335, 6.3.
{inc sample of cable shall be taken fi'om each of three places, separated by at least l m.
Two measurements shall be taken at the same cross-section of the cable, covering the maximum and
minimum values.

it BS1 12-Eiltllll T
BS 6004:2000
-

H.-1 Cerupatihfllty
Fer cables specified in Tables ii te El and Table 13, after a sample ef eempleted cable has been aged in
accordance with G.2, the ir|sula_tien and euter sheath shall eenfenn te the requirement.-agtven lI‘|. Table 3. In
addjtgim-|, at the end ef the best peried in the even, the bleirting paper shall be free Bf SIHJIIB.
8.5 Flame propagation ef a single cable
Gables shall be tested in aceerdanee with BS EN 502552-1. The test shall be carried eut en a sample ef the
I:-|;lIt1plt-_*i;Ed cable. After the test, the cable shall cenibrm to the performance requirements recetnmended tn
BS Eh‘ 50255-2-1:199-9, annex A.
Table 1 — List of tests applicable te cables specified in Tables 4 to 13
F” {jmuge Tue Cable specified in table
number -afsstsatettta '1a
Eleeirictil tests
7.2 C-endueter IE.'Hl5l.HI'lC'E-' Ill xx K K X K-XXI
'13 lleltage test en eempleted eahle at 2 (DU V as X X Ii Ix at
7.3 lieltage test en eetnplebed cable at 2 Edi] ‘V I X K
7.4 Voltage test en eeres at l EH10 “V”
7.-1 voltage test en cures at 2 DUO Vb
7.5 Absence ef faults in the insulation ii H XXX
I ll HNHH HHHH X _ HHHH
7.5 lnsulalziett resistance at Til “G HHHH HHHH

7.6 lnsulatzlen resistanee at ilil “C e 1-: X _-'

'i".'i' Lang term resi:-tanee te d.c. K K : H. K. I I K I X at
'i'.B Screening effieiency '-- X
l
I
Cm:-struetienai and dimensional beets
! '5 Cheek en eenstruetien K H. II K I 1 Jill H

5.2--3 1'-‘less-uretnent ef i.nsu]a.tien tltielmess I X I X I "I '.li'.'l€ I >1?-1

5.4.2- Measurement ef inner sheath thiclrness
5.5- Measurement ef screening wire diameter Mi-d
5.5.3 Measurement el‘ sheath thickness X I K _}|;c
3.2 Measurement sf everall dimensions I I K X I III
3.3 ltleaattrement ef evality NH
. r

B.-ll Gempatibflitgt test 11..

HHHH K X K i
H

8.5 Flame prepagatlen ef a single cable X Ts X 3 I KKK H‘

" Fer lnsaularlnn thiclmaes up‘ tn and including 0.5 mm-
” rbr nisulannn uncle-teases exceedittg 0.5 mm.
“ Applicable te beth inner and eutet sheaths

B ii BSI I2-Elllllll
 B3 5504:2505

Table 2 - Schedule of tests

Test Requirement Test method Test
given in clause "M529?!"
Tests on components
' Conductor eorstruction 5.1 BS 5355 S
Insulation:
material 5.2.1 BS 7655-3-1 T
application 5.2.2 Visual eitatninaiion S
i-hielutess - 5.2.3 DJ S
Gore identificatzionz
I- colour 5.3 Visual exarnination
' number 5.3 B5 EN 50334
clarity and durability of colour 5.2.4 5.2.4
_ Fillers 5.4.1 ‘Visual e:tat|ti.ttoi-billi GULHUZCD

' Inner sheath:

I material 5.4.2 BS T555-4.1 T
application 5.4.2 Visual examination S
tlticl-antes 5.4.2 li.2 5
Screen;
wire diameter 5.5 5.5 = 5
Sheath:
material " 5.5.1 BS 7555-4.1 or -4.2 T
application B563 ‘Visual eitantination 5
i thicloiess 5.5.3 11.2 or lJ.3 5
Tests on completed cables
p Liable marl-tings 5.3 Visual examination and tnemurement
'Durabiiit_'f of marking 5.3.5 5.3.5
Conductor resistance 7.2 B5 5353
' Voltage test on completed cable 7.3 C.2
Voltage test on cores 7.4 (3.3
Absence of faults in the insulation 7.5 (3.5
Insulation resistance 1.5 (3.4
Long term resistance to d.e. ‘I’.7 [L5
" Screening efficiency 'i'.3 ll?
Mean overall dimensions 5.2 BS EN 53311-1-1:l3‘95, 3.3
tlvality 5.3 BS EN 5531 1-1-1:l'395, 5.3
Compatibility test 5.4 Annex G
Flame Propagation of a single cable J 8.5 BS EH 50255-2-1 ~€leo=-o':-Aamen-i seam?!
Nora Tests classified as sample gs; and routine on loo be requires as_pa:-t of a one aaararal ashame-
Table 3 — Compatibility requirements
' [H-_,mpm_u.nt' Pflgmgmr _ _ I _ Requirement for I'l&tEl'l.l.] type
"111 T12 rut '1'iits!'rypes
m tensile sue-ngm [Ni"n'|m2} 12.5 155
Minimutn percentage elongation at break 125 155
Maximum percentage variationa of tensile strength 125 ii-ll]
Ii~l_a;icimum percentage variation“ of elongation at break fill fill
' Sheath Minimum tensile strength {llftruttéj ,-i 12-5 15.3 5.5
Minimum percentage elongation at break 125 155 l2F
Masrimum percentage variafiona of tensile strength fill fi .t2[l
Maximiun percentage variation“ of elongation at break i221] :l:2l] ‘L25
I '11-.= Tm-mien time difference between the r-espeelive 1-I-alum obtained |1I‘iD1' to and after hear weaiiient srnresd =1->1 H 111'-'-l‘¢B“liil¢
_olE the tormen

Iii Bi-SI 12-25115

HS 5554:2555

Table 4 - PVC insulated, non-sheathed general purpose cable, 4515155 1?, single core
5] R1111] copper conductor
l
‘MUTE! Tl1eeable.5ma3rbesultablefor1roltagesupto1555lH1.e_eTtrpto'i'55"1'teea1.'lhI1-11 15593121215]-
sore 2 tennis having cu|1|:l|Jt2I-D1‘ see. smaller than 1.5 mm: are specified in Table E-
: Harmonized code designations: Solid conductor HDTV-U
Stranded conductor: HIJW-R
CD11$lIl'l.Iet.i01u
Conductor - class 1 copper, solid, or class 2 copper, stranded, as indicated below.
' Insulation — PVC type Tl 1.
Colours for core identification:
Greenfyellow, blue or other colours (see 5.3). I
Naming Elana or Radial tbieititess Mean overall diameter Hlnllanm
cross-sectional area EDIIITIIIEI-Bl’ llf 1-Bil-l-111-1'"! —LDwe,. Hm“ UPPET [in]; insulation
of |:untlt1cl.|.I-1' resistance at ‘Iii "5
|'|'|'|'[|3 lT1Il'l I'l1l'l'l mm -' li'li'1-luu
1.5 11.1 2.6 3.2 5.511
1.5 11.? 2.1 as 5.515
as . as as as 5.515
as I!’-Il -"-[\:l -* as as -to 5.559 Q

5.5 3.6 4.4- anus 1'

' as 4 3.3 4.5 5.055 2
as 4.1 5.5 ' 11.115? 4
-|, '?1-{Stub-rh _ 5.3 4.3 5.2 aunt u
ll} 1.5 5.2 ' 54 amt 2
10 17-.21- 5:1 -1 :-\Il—1 A 1.11 as ' 5.7 5.505 '5'

15 1.5 5.4 'i'.S 5.555 I5

as 1.2 3.1 5.7 5.555 S
2:5 1.2 5.5 15.5 5.554 ii-
an 1.4 15.5 12.3 5.[l54 5
“iii 1.4 12.1 14-5 5.554 5
25 1.5 14.1 1'?.1 5.553 5
" lac 1.5 15.5 13.3 5.553 5
150 1.5 17.3 25.5 5-553 5
125 ' 2.5 15.3 233 - 5.553 5
2-=11] 2.2 22.1] 25.5 5.553 4
2011 ' 2.4 2-1.5 211.5 5.5113 3
.-too _ 2.5 27.5 33.2 5.553 l
elite 2.2 ' 2121.5 35.5 5.553 5
L 6211" ea eto ezrceto unatero 2.2 _ 2--1.11 41.1 5.552 T
'* 1~ia_|:1onal orpes. _

15 '15 12-25I]l
 BS 5004:2000
|

Table 4 -— PVC insulated, non-sheatheel general purpose eahle, =l501"'r'50 11", single eore (continued)
I1] Fleflhle copper conduct-or _
HD"I"E 1 The eables may be uulmble for voltage: 1l|.|| to 1 llI|I0Vo.e. or up to T5011’ to mrth 1111 [see ann-em: A).
HGT; 2 P15151115 1:fl_'|J1IQ5 l|u1.-‘mg conductor size; smaller than 1.5 1111111" are specified in Table 5-
Ha.r1non1zed code designation: HOW-K
Cons1:1'11etion:
En111:l1.1etor — class 5 copper, flexible.
Insnlatzion — PVC type T1 1.
Colours for eon: ide1111fleatio11:
Greerlfyellow, blue or or.her eolouls [see 5.3]-
Homlnfl Rnfllel thieknell I1-lean overall dhmeter llflnlllfim
_ eroes-sectional
M, Wuducturare: oflnnullntlon ' " Lower limlt. 'lT|;\per limit ' remitantu
lnsulntziozn
at Tu“;

11.11112 mm i mm J mm 1111']-Ion
1.5 0.7 2.3 3.4 0.010
2.5 0.3 3-1-1 =1-.1 0.000 5
4 _ 0.5 2.0 11.5 0.00? 8
- 0 ' 0.3 4.4 5.3 0.005 B
10 1.0 5.? 5.3 0.005 5

15 10 5.‘? 31 0.005 2
:15 1.11 5.4 10.2 0.005 0
an 1.2 0.‘? 11.7 0.004 3
511 1.11 11.5 13.9 0.004 2
111 1.1. 13.2 15.0 0.003 5
_ 115 " 1.11 15.1 15.2 0.003 5

1211 1.11 15. T 20.2 0.003 2

1511 1.5 155 22.5 0.003 2
135 2.11 20.5 24.0 0.003 2
2111 ' 2.2 23.5 23.4 0.003 1

10 BS] 12-3000 11
BS G{lfl¢1:2fll’iIl

Table 5 — PVC insulated, non-sheathed cable for internal wiring, 30015001‘,

single core and twisted twin“
1 ' ' ' ' ' 1
Harmonised code designations: Solid conductor". H05?-U
Stranded c.on1;h.1cl:o1': H0511’-R
" Flexible conductor: H051-'-li.
Elonsi;"1.1ction:
Conductor — class l copper, solid, class 2 copper, stranded or class 5 copper, ile:-cible, as S-1'l.'EiW'1'l. below.
Insulatzion — PVC type 'I'I l.
Gololns for core identification:
Greenfyellow, blue or other colours (see 5.3 for harmonized qrpesj.
Nominal Class of Radial tlilcluzuess , l1le|.n overall diameter Miul.n1n.1u
crown-sectional urea conductor of lnsulnllutl J . ' insulation '
uf conductor ' Law“ “nut UHF". um“ resist-snc-E It T0 "13
um‘? nun mm mm Mil-lo'n
11.2 1 H 11.6 1.2 1 11-1111.
1122 1 11.2 1 2.1 11.1112
1 1 * 11.2 _ 22 11.1111

11.2 2 11.11 2.11 ' 131.1111

11.22 ,2 11.2 2.2 0.012
= 1 2 0.5 2.2 11.1111

0.5 5 0.5 2-1 0.013

0.75 5 ' 0.5 2.2 0.011
"1 ,5 0.5 2.4 __ 0.010
‘ 'l"|r1risl‘.1‘:1l twin is a r1aiio1r1_al lI}'p1:. [1 comprises two H05?-K 1.-ables twisted together.

12 '3' B31 12-2|Il0

 BS 5004:2000

Table 5 —- PVC insulated, PVC sheathed, light cable, 300.1500 V, circular twin,
3-core, 4-core and 5-core
Harmonised code designation: None allocated [see note 1).
_ t~;|t']1't'E t ‘This type ct‘ cable ts included in IIENEJEC Hanncnisation Document l|lJ 21.-1 :52, but on-tug to lsclt ul a_grce1t1ent onbs colour
,-_.,_,,d,_. [Ur 1-151,5 mmmum ,;a|;|||;5_ [[115 g;2_l;|p gape Efl,|‘|_|j'|{|I he cortaidereli as ha.tmo111I1ed, and no |1.1n-iuonisecl code detilgllfll-‘Il'll'I 1155 Hill
allotalied.
Construction:
Conductor — class 1 copper, solid, or class 2 copper, stranded, HS ifldifi-1150 lJ'EllJ‘l'l’-
Insulation — PVC type TM 1.
Sheath — PVC type TM 1.
The cores shall be twisted together. A centre filler may be used.
The twisted cores shall be coveted by an e:11tru1:led ituter coverirtg. 1t shall be possible to separate the cores
‘ easily.
The sheath shall fit closely but not adhere to the inner covering.
1-,|1;n~E2 T119 22212-1222 at me inner cotfetltig is given for g11i1lan-we only and measurement is Iwl l"HtlIll‘o1
Colours for core identification (see note 1):
i;w'in — red and lIl131t'llt-

3-core — red, yellow and blue.

4-core — red, yellow, blue and black.
5-core —- red, yellow, blue, black and greer1.1'yellow.
Colour of sheath:
Not specified.
Number and 131!” Hf Rfl||i_| fhitkuqlu Rgdjgl lple-an overall diameter Ml.'|\lIItl.l-II
'||o-|:|.’u:t.s1 con itnctor at tine 1
thiflnalij Iinn
c|:J‘refl-:1; tht215::
kn of ]_,ns|-er llmlt. Upper limit lllfllllelilflll
rfl B
cross-s-octlflnal
E
area of
conductors
mm? ' mm mm mm mm mm 1_.
M0-lflfl
21-11.5 0.4 3.4 10.0 0.011
0.4 3.4 10.5 0.010
2142.5 0.4 9.5 11.5 10.010
0.4 0.5 12.0 0.003
2K4 0.4 10.5 12.5 ' 0.003 5
0.4 10.5 13.0 0.00’? '1"
221-15 0.4 11.5 13.5 0.00? 0
0.4 11.5 14.0 0.005 5
"231-110 0.5 14.5 15.5 0.007 0
0.5 15.0 11.5 0.003 5
2211.15 0.5 15.5 20.0 ._ 0-005 2
'23‘-1'25 0.3 20.5 24.0 0.005 0
22235 [\,'J|j:I~l|§\:.‘1—l'\-I—"l'\. -*|Z§l-'|I~:l'- 1.0 23.0 27.5 0.004 4

32-11.5 0.4 3.3 10.5 0.011

0.4 3-3 1 1.11 1 0.010

321-12.5 0.4 10.0 12.0 0.010

I~.' lb—*DJP' 0.4 10.0 12.5 0-000

IEBSIIZ-$151110 13
BS 5004:2000
_ _

Table 5 — PVC insulated, PVC sheathed, light csiilc, 3%00V, circular twin,
3-core, 4-core and 5-core (continued) __
E Number I41-II Class of lladial Tlilckness Radial Mean orerall diameter
norain-a-l fl Lg thi, E I of luster rliilrlflella nf ' ill-B ll; fill
cross-sectional cu M I eaverils sheath mwflrumll U“"" Hum’ resistance
area oi‘ at'70"C I
conductors
nun: mm tum tum tum mm Mfl-R1111
31-14 0.4 1.2 11.0 13.0 1- 11.11112 2
0.4 1.2 11-0 13.5 0.007 7
'32-15 0-4 1.4 12.5 14-5 0.007 0
0.4 - 1.4 12-5 15.5 0.005 5
‘.11-110 0.5 1.4 ' 15.5 17.5 0.007 0
0.5 ' 1.4 15.5 13.0 0.005 5
32215 0.3 1.4 13.0 21.5 0.005 2
3:-125 0.3 1.5 - 22.0 25.0 0.005 0
21-:35 l'ZE\Zl‘\3E~J'l—h[-'l—'l‘~:i-l 1.0 1.5 24.5 23.0 0.004 4

421.5 11.4 y 12 2.2 11.5 0.011

11.4 1.2 2.2 12.0 0.010
41122-5 11.4 1-2 11.11 13.0 0.010
0.4 1-2 l 1. 0 lI'i.F1 0-000
41-14 0.4 1.4 12-0 14.5 0.003 5
0.4 1.4 12.5 15-0 0.007 7
43215 0-5 1.4 5 14.0 15.0 0.007 0
2.2 1.4 14.11 17.0 0.005 5
41-110 11-2 1.4 1 12.2 10.0 0.007 0
‘ 11.2 1.4 1'12 20.5 0.005 5
4:415 11.2 ' 1.4 211.11 23.5 0.005 2
4211425 1.2 1.2 24.2 ' 23.5 0.005 0
4:1-<35 [~JbQ|J-Zltsi-l['{|-I3~:'l-[:il—'t*:|'- 1-0 1.5 27-0 32.0 0.004 4

5321.5 ' 0.4 1.2 10.0 12.0 0.011

0.4 1.2 10.0 12.5 0.010
52212-5 '0.4 1.2 11.5 14.0 0.010
0.4 1.2 12.0 14.5 0.003
'21-:4 0.5 - 1.4 13.5 ' 15.0 0.003 5
0.5 1.4 1 14.0 . 17.0 0.007 7
51-:5 0.5 1.4 . 15.0 17.5 0.007 0
0.5 1.4 15.5 13.5 0.005 5
51410 -' 0.5 1.4 13.0 21.0 0.007 0
I 0.5 1.4 13.5 23.0 0.005 5
5:-1:15 0.2 1.5 22 0 25.0 0-005 2
5:-125 - 1.0 1.5 27.0 31.5 - 0.005 [I
521135 ;3,.|-;'.|-,31l-4:1 -I1:$1-*!il-*‘ Zl— 1.2 1.5 30.0 35.0 0.004 4

14 121 D31 12-2000

 BS 5004:2000
__ _

Table 7- PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cable, 20111500 V, single core, flat twin and 5-core ; .

_ National type _
. Construction;
Conductor — class 1 plain copper, solid, or class 2 plain copper, stranded, as shown below.
lnsulation -— PVC type Tl 1.
Sheatli — PVC type 5.
in twin and 3-core cables, the cores shall be laid parallel
'il-tc sheath shall fit closely but not adhere to the CiZtl‘E[5_l.
Colours for core identification;
. single core - red or black.
twin — red and black, or, for 2 >1 1 and 2 2-1 1.5 cables, red and red-
2-r-nre - rad, yellow (centre core) and blue.
‘ Colour of sheath:
single core — black, brown, grey, red or white.
flat twin and 3-core — grey or white conforming to B3 5745C (see 5.0.4}.
Hung,“ 35¢ 13,1“; sf Radial Radial Ii-lean overall dimensions I Illl-I1-illlllll
nqmjnq] gqlflngfiflf 1,]-flqalrn-nan nf fltleltrtlll u-I Luwal, “mlt Uppcr “mu ' 1 |‘Il.lill]It'lIlDl‘|
j gflpgg,-gggfi-[||-|,g] E lllltllltlflllil I-ll-Blfll rgniata-:1-‘E5 |
are. of ll; T0 C
conductors
|-“ml mm mm nun mm Mil-It-in

'1:-11.0 3.3 4.5 0.011

1r-11.5 4-2 4-0 0.011
1:1-12.5 4.3 5.3 0-010
11-14 5.4 5.3 0.007 7
11-15 5.0 7.4 0.005 5
1:-110 7.2 3.3 0.005 it
12-115 3.4 10.5 0.005 2
1;-:25 10.0 12.5 0.005 0
ll-C35 I‘-1.l|2'- Il‘4i" -Z10-Eli"-Tl‘I-" ' 11.0 13.5 0.004 4

121-(1.0 4.11 :1-1 5.2 4.7 1-C 7.4 0-011

22>-11.5 4.4 1-1 7.11 5-4 >4 3.4 0.011
21-12.5 5.2 1-: 5.4 5.2 I-1 0.3 0.010
2:1-:4 5.5 :1-1 0.5 7.2 1-C 11-5 0.007 7
22-45 5.4 K 10.5 3.0 1-=1 13.0 0.005 5
123-(10 "1.5 :4 13-0 3.5 I-t 15.0 ' 0.005 5
231-115 I'1.l\1‘-J!‘-I ‘'-5|l-'1 9-0 I-'1 15.5 11.0 :1-1 13-5 ' 0-005 2

3-1-11.0 4.0 2-1 3-.4 4.1’ :4 5.5 0-0-1 1

32111.5 4-4 1-=2 0.3 5.4 1-1: 11.5 0.011

32-<2-5 5.2 2-1 11.5 5.2 >1 13-5 0.010
-32-14 5.3 l-4' 13.5 7.4 >4 15.5 0-007 7
2:-:2 1.- 5.4 ‘>1 15.0 R 0 it IR 0 0.013-i 5
32-<10 |;'l_'J-,"}|[‘i,'\l-I-l |1-I 7.3 1-1 13-0 9.5 >1 22-5 0.005 5
331-115 2 3.0 ‘.1-1 22.0 11.-I] >1 25.5 0. 005 2 -
L more W'l'|en rerptirrri hy 1112 punetiaser, 2llI2'.1'i't2.l'l"11‘-5 con1tuc.ior versions of certain sir-es may be available in the fonn given in Table 0.

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Table 8— PVC ineulatetl, P00 ehealshed cable with circuit protective conductor, 300500 ‘F,
single eore, flat twin and 3-eore
_ National type
I C-onsmlctzionz
Conductor — class 1 plain copper, solid. or class 2 plain copper, stranrled, as shown helmv.
Insulation — PVC type TI 1.
|5 Sllflillill — Flu": |.Tj']JE 5.
Thee-ore or eora shall be laid parallel with the uninsnlated circuit proteetive eonduetor.
The sheath shall fil. closely hul. not. adhere lo the corea.
Colours for core itlentifioatzion:
single core — red or blaelt.
twin — red and black, or, for 2 X l and 2 I»: 1-5 eablm red and red-
5-core — red, yellow (centre cone) and blue.
Position of circuit protective eoncluetor:
l;wi.n —- centrally placed between eores in same plane.
B-eore — eenlrally plated between yellow and blue eores in same plane.
Colour of sheath:
Grey or wltite conforrning to B5 52400 {see 0.0.4).
Number and -Blaaa of lladia] lladial Mean overall dimensions Cllrcolt protective Minimum
u\I|||:'|.in;| 1:uJ|tlu|:Lu|' l..I|l\:L|.||.1 uf Ii.||l.1.:L||I.'a|a| ul' Lu_"H_ unit I:uI|Ilul:Lur1 llllulutlull I
erooe-sectional [sec 0.1) lnanlallou sheath Uni" Hm" minimum l1DIl11Il.I-l reeieta-uee'
area of l crooa-acetional at. 'i'l}“C
contluceora
I'l'LlIl"lE ITilTl I'l'flT| I'[‘||I'\ nun mm: llill-ion
1:-:1.0 '1 'o.fi 4.0 at 5.1 5.2 It 5.4 1.0 0.011
1 I -‘I 1.5 1 0.1’ 4.4 H 5.4 5.2 H 'i".0 L0 0.011

2 :-< 1.0 0.0 4.0 at T12 4.7 if 3.0 1.0 0.011

2 at 1.5 0.1’ 4.4 2»: 3.2 5.4 H 0.5 1.0 0.011
2 ".>t 2.5 0.8 5.2 x 0.0 5.2 H 11.5 1.5 0.0l0
2 at 4 0.8 5.0 >4: 10-5 7.2 It-t 13.0 1.5 0.00? T
2 >-=: 0 0.8 0.4 1-: 12.5 5.0 H 15.0 2.5 0.005 5
2 >4 10 1.0 I-‘.3 1-»: 15.5 0.0 2 10.0 4a 0.005 5
2 :4 to I‘\3lZ*-'3|.‘\~IlE'~5l-' l—' 1.0 an at 1a.o 11.0 a." 22.5 fin. 0.005 2 i

3 it 1.0 0.0 4.0 at 0.0 4.7 H 11.0 1.0 0.011 ,

2 K 1.5 0.7 4.4 K 10.5 5.4 I»-t 12.5 1.0 0.011
:1:-t 2.5 0.0 5.2 :1: 1.2.5 0.2 I='2 14.5 1.0 0.010
3 at 4 0.2 5.3 X 14.5 7.4 HZ 13.0 l.5 0.00? T
2 at 5 0.8 0.4 Ir. 15.5 3.0 x 20.0 2.5 0.005 5
5 it l0 I‘- 'IMl‘~5'-l ‘I-' 1.0 7.3 K 21.0 9.0 at 25.5 4a 0.005 5
5 2-c 15 2 1.0 9.0 I»-t 24.5 11.0 K 20.5 El
0.005 2
no-re 1|-T|‘l'|en required by the |Jl.Irohaa;r,,—allen'|al:lvE etJnEl'|JEl:Dl' veteions of oertain sizes maur be available in the form given in 'Ta.l1lc'El.
4' Ulaas 2 conductor; only,

lfi 53 E-'51 l2-2llU0'
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Table 0 — PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cable with or tvitliout circuit protective
conductor, 300F500 ‘ll’, single cure and fiat twin [alternative conductor versions)
I~ltl“|"i-I This table gives alternative conductor versions (class 2 conductors} oi’ certain sires of the cables given in Tables T and S.
l"lla.iLiUI'l&l If-TIE
The cable construction, PVC sheath, colours for core identification, position of circuit protective conductor
(if relevant) and colour of sheath shall be as given in Table T or Table B, as applicable-
Number and Glass or Radial ladial Mean overall dilnensions Uircuii. p-1'01-ctt:i.i\|‘B Minimum
]'|nI:|i|:|.Il conductor tlichleaa oi’ tlilcitneaa of ' - "' conductor insulation
er-use-em,-tiau-al {sue B-1} insulation sheath Lower hm“ Upper Hm“ minimum uoniiual |.'es'L'lt-ante
|.r~ea of 5 cross-sectional at T0 "C
' i!lIlI|.'l]ll.liii'0I'I area
mini mill mm nun m.rn mm: ii-H1-ion
1 .

Flat twin. without circuit protective conductor

2 s: 1.5 2 0.2 0.2 4.5 it 'i'.2 5.0 it B-8 0.011
, 2 s: 2.5 2 0.2 i-0 5_.2 2 5.0 5.0 K 10.5 0.010
Flat tniin. with circuit protect-ire contractor
l 3-t 1.5 2 0."i" 0.0 4.4 K 5.4 5.2 I-C 7.0 1.0“ 0.011

2 it 1.5 2 0.‘? 00 4.5 K S-4 5.5 H 10.0 1.0‘ 0.011

2 X 2.5 2 0.3 1.0 5.2 :2 0.0 0.5 H 12.0 1.5“ 0.010
"l‘hecin:ultprotectiveconductursl-|aLlbeclassl,asgivenln'l"ableB- _ _

'3' H51 12-2'llil0 1'?

as 20022000 _

Table 10- PVC insulated, non-sheathed cable, 45-lllI'750 V, single core for
_ installation at low temperatures __
aiiiilld copper conductor _ _ _ _ _
r~.u'|'|-: ‘the tratlles may be 5'il.lI.il.lJ'l|!= tor vclmgss up to 1 000v an or up to T011 ‘V to earth lie (act: ilullvx 0-)-
liarmorliaecl code designations: Solid conductor: H0’F‘L'3-U
i Stranl:led conductor: l-10'?"-2-R
Construction-'
Conductor — class i copper, solid, or class 2 copper, stranded, as indicated below.
Insulation — P‘i't3 type T14.
Colours for core identification:
Glwaenfyellow, blue or other colours [see 0.3].
Hnminal . I-Jlaas oI_ n llatltal tniclmesl Mean overlllflilmclcr l . M1lli.Iili.l-Ill
cal-use-sectional area conductor til" insulation Léwfl, um“ 'U'mmr unit insulation
of conductor resistance at ‘T0 “G
mm? mm nun H _ nun lliil-I-tin
1.5 '' 0.1- 2.2 2.2 0.011
1-5 0.2 2.2 2.2 0.010
2.5 0.8 2.2 5.0 0.010
2.2 0.2 2.2 4.0 0.000 0
4 , 0.2 2.0 2.2 0.005 T
4 1 0.2 2.2 2.2 0.008 2
0 0.8 4.1 5.0 0.00’? 4
0 0.8 4.2 5.2 0.tIi'l' 0
10 1.0 @ 2.2 2.4 0.00"? 2
y 10 1.0 2.2 0.? 0.000 ‘T
0 12 I‘-l'|2€I—'*i?~fit-*2Jl—'"Cil—'I-J' 1.0 2.4 2.2 0.005 0

25 2 1.2 5-1 0.7 0.005 3

35 2 1.2 0.0 - 10.0 0.004 El
50 2 1.4 10.0 12.8 0.004 ti

T0 2 ' 1.4 12.1 14.0 0-004 0

25 2 1.0 14.1 17. 1 0.002 0
' 120 2 1.0 15-0 15.0 0.005 5

150 1-3 122 20.0 0.000 5

135 2.0 10.2 23.3 0.003 5
240 2.2 22.0 25.0 0.00-'3 4
202 2.4 24.2 Eli 0.002 3
400 12'-Z10-51 0!.‘-I'l~J' 22 , 22.2 32.2 0.003 l

12 El BS1 l2-2000
 HS 0004 2000

Table 10- PVC insulated, non-sheathed cable, 45ll:"750 ‘ii, single core for
installation at low temperatures (continued)
J bl Flexible copper conductor __
NOTE. The cables may be suitable for voltages up to 1000 ‘ll ac- or up to ‘rt:-0 V to earth tic. (see annex 2,1.
Harmonized code designation: HOWEJK
. Constnlction:
Conductor — class 5 copper, flexible.
Insulaliull -— PW} insulatioli type TI 4
Colours for core identification:
Greenfyeilow, blue or other cololns [see 0.3).
1 nlilonlinal u liadial Idean useralldlameter " ll-iiniraum insulation
cross-sectional area thickness or ' '"' ' 1 ' resistance oi T0 C
or conductor insulation 1'“""" 5”“ U'“'“' um t
mm’ I'I'l.lTl l'[‘L1Il E Tl'll'Il lvlil-lttn
__.4

1.5 0.7 22 3.4 0.010

2.5 0.0 2.4 4.1 0.000 5
4 0.3 2.0 42 0.00‘? 8
0 0.2 4.4 5.2 0.005 5
10 1.0 5-? 0.2 0.000 5
10 1.0 2.2 B-1 0.005 3

22 1.2 3.4 10.2 0-005 0

m 1.2 0.‘? , 11.? 0.004 3
20 1-4 11.5 1 12.2 0.004 2

i 20 1-4 12.2 10.0 0.003 E

22 1.0 15.1 12.2 0.003 5
120 1.5 10.‘? 20.2 0.002 2

120 1.8 15.5 22.5 0.003 2

105 2.0 20.0 24.0 0.002 2
240 2.2 23.5 20.4 0.003 l

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BS 0004:2000

Table 11- PVC insulated, non-sheathed, heat resisting cable for

internal wiring, 4504750 ‘if, single core
.l2a.i".....;.2 . . ,.,. .l . . -2.. -"2 " y p
NUTE C-flilltfl having t2UIlilIlCl'Dl.' 31223 ti-I‘l'i2.1iE.'l‘ illflfl 1.5 Itillii 3.112 Sp-Etlilittl iI'| Tflllitl 12.

Harmonised code designations: Solid conductor-. H021-'2-l.l

Stranded conductor: H0'i"‘-'2-R
Construction:
Conductor — class l copper, solid, or class 2 copper, stranded, as indicated below.
insulation — PVC type Tl 3.
Colouts for core identification:
Greerliyellow, blue or other colours (see 0-3}.
Nominal Class or _ ltan|altl:l.3.§s:ne0a _' M luean it4;.ti‘ii.mss4 W lumlmul-I n
cross-sectional area conductor of insulation - insulation
oi’ conductor MW" hm“ UM" “mt resistance at 00 ‘C
nurd mm turn mm ll-iii-ilzrn
1.2 0.2 0.011
1.5 0.7 0.0.1.0
2.2 5 0.2 0.010
2.2 0.2 0.000 0
4 0.2 0-003 2
0 0-3 0.00’? 0
10 1.0 0.000 T
10 1.0 0.005 0
25 0-Cli0|’;-Il '|i"- 'l“-‘J—'-l\»?'l— 1.2 0.005 3
35 2 i 1.2 0.004 0
bl Fieaill-le c0;per_condd5l5r I
NOTE Fleldille cables having conductor sires srnailet than I5 iillllz are specified in Table 12
Harmonised code designation: H0722-H
Construction:
Conductor -- class 5 copper, flexible.
lnsulation - WC type TI 3.
Colours for core identification:
Greerlfyellow, blue or other colours {see 0.3]
Nominal Radial thickness i Iliesn overall diameter Minimum insulation
cross-sectional area oi‘ insulation _ ' ' H ' _ nfigfier [mm resistance at!-HlI“C
iii’ conductor -
il'll't‘l2 nl.1u nun mm hill-inn
1.2 0.? 2.2 3.4 0.010
2.2 0.2 2.4 4.1 0.000 5
4 0.2 2.2 4.3 0.007 S
2 . 0.2 4.4 5-3 0.000 3
10 l 1.0 2.2 0.3 0.000 5
y 10 1.0 0.2 31 0.005 3
l 22 1.2 2.4 10.2 0.005 0
22 1.2 2.? 11.? 0.004 3

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 BS 0004:2000

Table 12 - PVC insulated, non-sheathed, heat resisting cable [or internal wiring,
_ 3001500 V, sitlgie core and twisted twin“
Harmonized code designations: Solid conductor: H0502-U
Stranded conductor: H0522-R
Flexible conductor: l-10502-ii
Const.1'l1ction-'
Conductor - class 1 copper, solid, class 2 copper, stranded, or class 5 copper, flexible, as indicated
below.
lnsulation — PVC type 'I‘i 3.
Colouls for core identification:
_ Green.1‘ye1low, blue or other colours (see 0.3]-
l'il~ti|'nii1la1 Iililass of Radial tliicllneaa ME-l.Il -lIW'cI'ti.li t1lti.'Iti2It'-'1' Mi.nim1u|l.
cross-sectional area conductor of insulation . ' insulation
or conductor LEI" um" LN“ Hm“ resistance at till "C
‘i'i'll'l'l2 mm nun __ 1n.n1 liill-itlTl
E02 1 .
00 =.
'12 ':
22 0.014
‘022 1 00 21 22 0.013
1 1 02 22 2? 0.011

0-2 2 0.5 2.0 2.4 0.014

0.22 2 0.2 2.2 2.2 0 012
l _2 0.0 2.3 2.3 0-011

0.5 5 0.0 2.1 2.5 0.013

022 .2 02 22 ,2? 0.011
1 by 2 02 24 -22 0.010
_:'l‘w'lsled twin is a national type. It cclmprlses two H0502-K cables twisted together.

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Table 13- D11 resisting PVC sheathed, screened cables, 300150011,

having between 2 and 00 cores
1 Hannnniated code deslgnatitut: H0501-'C4V5-K U -
Gotislmctiotc
Conductor — class 5 copper.
Insulation — PVC type T1 2.
inner sheath — PVC type T1112-
Braided screen — plain or tinned copper wires.
Sheath — PVC type TM 5.
The cores shall he twisted together, if necessary, in several conoentlic layers.
A centre core is not permitted but a centre filler of suitable material may be applied-
.-assemblies with three or more cores shall have one core colourctl greertfycllow.
Aroiutd each layer a tape may be applied which may cover the cores fully or pa;rLly. The tape shall not
adhere to the cores.
For two core cables, the space between the cores shall be filled either by separate fillers or by the sheath
filling‘ the interstices
Core identification:
Except for the greenftrellow core, if any, all cores shall he identified by number in accordance with
BS EN 5033-=1, using black E the base and white for the inscription-
Number and Radial Radial 1 Maximum Radial llleaa diameter Minimum
ll-IJ'lIl.lIII-1 tltickneilt of thichteaa nf 5 diameter of thickness of Ln-war limit Upper l|.l'|t.|t insulation
rflflhmnte
crane-sectional lrunllatlnn inner sheath the trlrcs n-I outer .Bhel.l.l'l
area of the screen at 70 “[1
cundnclnra '
mm: mm mm I mm mm mm mm M11-len
2205 0.-5 0.’? 0.15 'i".'? 0.5 new
220% 0-5 0.’? 0.10 3.0 10.0 can
221 0.5 0.’? 0.10 3.2 10.3 new
EMLE 0.? 0.‘? 0.10 0.3 11.5 new
2225 as ’at em 10.7 13.3 use
32-110.5 ' 0.0 0.‘? 0.10 3.0 10.0 ‘ems
3}=i0.'T5 0.0 0.7 0.15 3.3 1'0.-1 'au11
3'21 0.0 0-7 0-15 3.3 11.0 emu
321.5 0.7 0-? , 0.15 5.7 12.1 emu
322.5 0.3 0.7 0.15 11.3 1-1.0 ems
420.5 0.0 0.? 0.15 3.5 10.? 0.013
420.75 0.0 0.? 0.1-5 9. 1 11.3 0.011
421 ' 0.5 0.? 0.15 9.4 11-’? 0.010
421.5 0.7 0.? 0.15 10.? 13.2 0.010
42122.5 0.3 0.3 0.15 12.5 15.5 0.000

_5xh5 0.5 0.7’ 0.15 0.3 11.0 ' 0.013

*5?-'I0.’i"5 0.5 0.7 0.15 0.’? 12.1 0.011
'5I=<I1 0.5 0.’? i 0.15 10.3 12.3 0.010
53'-{1.5 0.’? 0.3 0.15 11.3 1-1.7 0.010
522.5 0.3 0.3 0.21 13.0 1'.?'.2 4 0.000

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Table 13 — 011 resisting PVC sheathed, screened cables, 3001500 V,

having between 2 and 50 cores (sent-inned)
Ntllllbltt and Radial Rltllll fllltllllllttll Radial Mean cwem-ll diameter Minimum
'|'|r|-'r|'||n.|a
0 '1 tlli r I.‘ nnnn nf thi r- 0.11 at-an rtf rli arm! ‘I'll r ca‘I’ flli
. 0 I‘_[|e-es. u f ' I. . ;|_'|;|-
' 1:|.l.ILi.e|-:|:|
cross-sectional Q insulation inner sheath the wires of ontetr sheath Lam“ t HIP" um“ resistance
area 01' :_ the screen It 70°C
conductors -
11trn_5____ _ ntnt mm mat mm mm mm I'|I[]!-km
6:-:0.5 0.5 0.? 0.15 0.0 12.4 0-013
0 2-: use 0.5 0.‘? " 0.15 10.5 13.1 0.011
5311 0.5 0.7 0.15 11.0 13.5 0.010
521-5 0.‘? 0.3 0.15 12.’? 15.7 0.010
532.5 0.3 0.3 0.21 15.2 ll 13.7 0.000

T:-:0-5 0.3 0.’? , 0.15 10.3 10.5 0.010 .

7'3-£0.75 0.5 0.‘? 0.15 11.5 14.3 0.011
T21 0.5 0.3 0.15 12.2 15.1 0.010
'i">i1.5 0.’? 0.3 0.21 14.1 1'?.4 0.010
‘T22-5 0.3 0.3 0.21 15.5 20.3 . 0.000

12340.5 0.5 0.3 0.21 tea 15.5 0.013

1 2140.75 0.5 - 0.3 0.21 V 13-0 1'12 0.011
1 2141 0-5 0.3 0.21 " 14.? 13.1 0.010
1 23-(1.5 0.7 0.3 0.21 tat 20.5 0.010
1 23-£25 0.3 0.0 0.21 13.0 21.4 0.000

13 >-1'. 0.5 0.5 0.8 0.21 15.1 13.5 0.013

13 ht 0-T5 0.5 0.0 0.21 15.2 10.0 i 0.011
13 2-: 1 0.5 0.0 0.21 15.0 20-3 0-010
13 1: 1.5 0.‘? as 0.21 10.5 2-4.1 0-01-0
. 13 2»: 2.5 0.3 0.0 0.21 23.3 23.5 0-000

2? 3 0-5 0.5 0.3 0.21 130 22.1 , acts

2'? K 0.75 0-5 0.0 0.21 10.3 23.’? ’ 0.011
2'? H 1 0.5 0-0 0.21 20-2 24.’? 0.01-0
2'? ‘K 1-5 0.7 0.0 0.21 23.4 23.5 0.010
2'? '3 2.5 0-3 1.0 0.25 23.2 34.5 eons
3520.5 0.5 | 0.0 0.21 20.1 24-T 0-013
3520.25 0.5 0.0 0.21 21.3 25.2 0.011
352141 0-5 0.0 0.21 22.5 2'l'.5 0.010
3521.5 0-7 1.0 0.25 25.5 32.5 0-010
3622.5 0-3 1.1 0.25 ' 31.5 33.5 0.000

43:40.5 0.5 0.0 0.25 is?-.1 23.3 0.013

43::-=:0.'?5 0.5 1.0 0.25 j ace 30.4 0.011
4321 0.5 1.0 0.25 s sat 31.3 0.010
43:21.5 0.'i' 1.1 0.25 ; su-1 37.0 0.010
43205 0.3 1.2 0.31 I 35.0 43.? 0.000
50220.5 0-0 1.0 0.25 = 25.5 31.1 0.013
50::-t0.T5 0.5 1.0 0.25 i 2'5"-0 32.0 0-011
B021 0.5 1.0 0.25 1 23.5 34.? 0.010
5021.5 0.7 1-1 0.25 32.7 30.0 0.010
3022.5 0.3 1.2 0.31 33.3 47.2 0.000

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Anne-it A (informative)
Guide to the use of PW] insulated cables
Deniilsgiveninthismmcxmcbttmtdcdmilyssgmteraltechmcalgtudmme andnotasan inter-pretation ofany
Llll statutory requirements, where these apply.
l'-iD"1‘E 1 None of the cable types specified in this standard ls intended to be laid underground.
The cables specified in this standard are suitable for tee where the combination of ambient temperature and
temp-eranrrerisedueto loadrcsultsinaoonductortemperanirenotexceeding?'0“C(00°13forhcatresi.-sting
types specified in Tables ll and 12] and, in the case ofa shortscircuit [ntairintum allowable time 5s], the
m:-nrimimi conductor ternperattire does not exceed 150 “G for conductor sizes up to and including 300 nun?
and 140 "0 for conductor sizes above 01!] mm?-
l'l0"l'E 2 'l‘he short-circuit temperature is based on the intrinsic properties of the insulating ntatertal. it is essential that the accessories
which are used in the cable system with rnerdtanical a.ru:lr"or soldered connections are suitable [or the temperature adopted for the cable.
ND‘l'E 3 lrtstallatlon requirernents and current ratings are detailed in B3 TETI, or in lndivittual appliance specifications.
HI-'l'l'E 4 An eananrirrri gtlirie to nan for r-shine =|1s-r~'i'Fin|:l in this grandsrd it given in BS ‘FE-:10.
Typical uses of the different types of cable specified in this standard are given in Table -4.1.
Table .A..1 — Guide to the use of PVC insulated cables
nnne __ ' c-its type and use _ ' i2tl|I.I:|e|tt.a
4:-.1) Single core, non-sheathed general purpose
i and 4b} lrtstallation in surface moimted or ' Stdtable for use in charutcis with cover. Suitable for
' embedded conduits, or similar closed fixed protected irstallation in or on light fittings and
systems. inside appliances, switchgear and controlgear, for
__ __ voltagtst|:pto1000_Va.c-oruptoT50‘litr-reard1,d-I; _
5 Single core and twisted twin, '
§ non-sltsntlred, for internal wiring
Fitted protected installation inmde Suitable for installation in surfarze mounted or
4 appliances and in or on light fittings. embedded conduits, only for signalling or control
conduits-
5 Light Pi-‘C sheatlrerl
__ Fbtedirrstallsfionjrtdiyordarrrpprenrisea ll115Ui1ab1efDTDUttlD0t1t3EOIEIllllEtltllIlg1l1DDnCI‘EtE.
'l',3and0 lS‘tngtecorc,jlo1twinontl3-oore,PVC
' 5il8tIli't€tI., with tltltt it.I'li.il-011-E trrotectir-e
cortdtrctor
Fl.‘.l.'.Et1l irtstallalion in dry or damp premises. Suitable for installation in walls, on boarm and in
-_ _ channels or embedded in plaster.
10a.) Single core, non-alreatitectfor low
and 10b) terrrperrrnrre installation
As for Tables -la] and -lb), but suitable for 3uitablc for use bi channels with cover. Suitable for
installation at low lernperatures. - fitted protected installation in or on light and
inside appliancm, switchgear and controlgear, for
._ __ _ _ voltage.su|:|tol000lr'a.c.oruptoflfilfll-'hoeartlt,d.c.
lla), lib) tunic, heat .
. and 12 - -resisting n-on-sirenth-sci
For internal wiring only. 5 l‘da:.rimum conductor ternperanue in normal use 00 “'0.
hlot to be used in contact with objects at temperatures
higher than 35 “C.
' blot suitable for fitted installations in distribution
!i ms.
10 Git resisting, Pitt? slreotirect, screenert gym '
Theintercorutectionofpartsofmacltlnes Tltecablesareresistarrttogelieralpurposernincraloils
used for rnarrutacturlng proposes. including but arc not designed for conlinuotts immersion in oil.
machine tools where some degree ot‘ ’lhey are intended for use inside buildings. i
protection against electzromagnetic Contamination by hydrocarbons, acids and allralis
interference is required. After installation should be avoided and the cables shotdd be protected
' the cables may be moved for the against mechanical damage. Installation in conduits,
repositioning, maintenance, adjustment trunking etc. is advised. Where contact with special oils
and inspection of machines provided that is likely. adt-ice should be sought from the
the cable is not mechanically stressed manufacttlrct.
during movement, but screened cables are
not riesigrted for rtnntinrial floating.

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Arlneit B (informative)
Guidan-ce on procedure for routine tests on PVC insulated cables of rated
voltaees Us-TU tltt to 4-BIIFTEDV
l~lIItTE The following information is intentletl to provide guidance to the cablcmalter on suitable proceduru for the routine testing oi‘
cores and completed cables. They may be instiutted by the manufacl1.rrer st his discretion and should ru:|t be regarded as requirements of
this standard.
B.l ‘Ila.-sts on cores
B.1.1 Sjpark test
Uamrout thcsparittcstinaccordance wit.l1BS5U9li usingthe leel.vo1tagcsglvenin'l‘ableB.l.
Table B.l — Spark test voltage
_ 'l‘sbu.lI.t'-ed‘ rsdlll thickness of |.'l!lili]lt.i|}n _ ‘lest voltsie
Above Up to and lncllding s-c. [r.m.s.'J d.c.
turn mm ___ RV W
— 1.0
1.0 1.5
1.5 2.0
2.0 2.5
2.5 §%EE»:r.~ $§§Gc:-
| “ relevant oon.structitm table. n _
B2 _Tests on completed cables
B.2.l General
Subject completed cables to the tests described in B.2.2 to H.241.
13.3.3 Gomiucror resistance
13.2.2.1 Pmoedtlre
Leave the cable in the test area, which is at a reasonably constant temperature, for suflicient time to ensure that
the cable temperature is equal to the ambient temperature-
l't'1E-H5‘l_ll'E the d.c. resistance of the conductor at ambient temperature.
11.2.2.2 Recomrmeruiect test criteria
Calculate the rtsistance per unit length [tom the production length ofthe completed cable and not from the
length of the individual cores.
lligsrgmstarice of the conductor corrected to 20 “C by the appropriate factor given in BS 6350 should oonfomt
to .
B.2.E| Voltage test
B.2.3.1 Pmoeclttre
For single core sheathed and non-sheathed cables, immerse the cable sample in water for not less than 12 h and
then apply the test voltage between the conductor and the water, which should be earthed.
For twin and multicore cahm, apply the teat voltage. without imrnermfon in wmer, between each cnndlmtnr and
groups ofotlrerconductoisinstichavvavtltattlteirtstrlatziorroneachcoreistestedagainstalladjaccntcoi-csand
any protective oonductor or metallic screen, which should be earthed. The conductors of multioore cables
specified in ‘Ihhle 13 may be suitably connected for attcoesstve applications of the test voltage to limit the total
testing time, provided that the sequence oi‘ connections ensures that the test voltage is applied for the time given,
between each conductor and every other conductor.
Make the test at ambient temperature tu'lth an alterna.tin;g voltage of app-rlorrimately sine-wave form, has-ing :1
fneq|.1ency inthe rangedilllztofi-l H1 Increase thevoltagegradually and maintain it at.t.he full r.m.s. valuegiven
in Table 5.2 for 5 min.
_ ‘liable 15.2 -— Insulation test; voltage
Tlhullt-ell’ redial thickness olfiuirulltlon ‘Test voltage 1..-.-. (1'.m.s.]
Above _ UII to and lmclurlln;
mm mm lat’
- ' er 1.5 '
1].’? 1.1] 2.0
1.0 _ - as
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No breakdown of the should occur.
B.2.-i Insulation resistance
B.2.4.l Prooednre
Inunediately after completion of the voltage ttst described in B.2.3, apply a dc. voltage of 500 V to 500 V to each
coreforlminandmeasurethe insulationi%tsnce.
For single core sheathed and nonsheathed cables, leave the cable imrners-ed in the water and apply the test
voltage between the conductor urtd the water, which should be cnrtiicd. Maintain the temperature -of the water at
or near 20 “C-
For twin and multicore cables, apply the test voltage between each conductor and all adjacent conductors,
including any protective conductor or metallic screen, which should be earthed.
11.2.4.2 Reourrtrnendeti test criteria
The insulation resistance of each core should be not less than that derived from the following equation:

where
R
= Met?)
is the ir1caiIatio1'| res'5t:arioe of each Core at20“'G III. megohm ldl-ometres ttdtbiun};
is the insulation resistance connant at20°C in mcgohm ldlomctrcs (equal to 3-5Mi"l-ion);
is the diameter over the insulation in millimetres (mm);
“bet?! is the diameter over the conductor in millimetres (mm).

l.t'th|=. tat. is carried out at a water tctnpcrature other tl1an20°G, the meas1.u'cd insulation resistance should he
multiplied by the appropriate correction fador trom Table Bil to give the insulation resistance at 20 “G.

Table B.3 — Temperature correction factors

'Ii!I1]l-ell‘-tlttl-I'e ' Correction [actor
“C
5
0.5-T
0.50
0.?2
0.‘?-t
0.?'T
0.50
0.3-‘?-
0.-B5
0.89
0.94
1.00
1.00
1.15
1.20
1.27
1.35
l.-is
L54
1.55
LT‘?
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C-1 Toot conditions
Unless ‘otherwise specified for a test, matte tests at ambient teznperatnre with alternating voltage of
appmmmmehr sme-wave form, havtng atfrequtsrtdy in the range of49I-la to til H2, and of the value given in
Table tll. The ratio peak value-"r.nta. value shall be equal to ~.,|'§ with a tolerance of i‘? ‘lit

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Table I11 - sI1Ill.I'l!lll1i' of electrical tentn
TB-ll _ __ Unit-I 3CDa'5fll'.I \" cables catr:-‘adv cables
Conductor t'ea1Iatonr:e [see 7.2)
Length of sample (minirnuln) m l
1 l
Vofhzge teat on completed cable (see 7.3} , |
Length of sample Uninltnum) M BI]
Period of immersion [minimum] 1 1
’ Tempo-aane of water 21115 2l]i5
Applied a.e. ‘t-"0-ltage-[1'.|;|'Ls,] 2 [II] 2%
Time of application _§.“‘-:'5='5 15 15
1 ' -
' Voltage test on cores (see '14)
Length of sample |[ntin'unt.t|n) m 5
1 .
Period ofin1n1ersion[n1irdrnu1n) h =
Telnperature of water “E 5'50-1:5
Applied a.c. voltage [r.n1a]| according to the specified _
' tldeloteaa of inmdafion:
forirtst1lafionthie}utes5uptuartdlt1eIudin,gt].E|mm ‘V l5'[JtJ
fflfiltilllil-fi.flI\fl1it1ltt1BEBé1tceadiItgD.Emm V 301]] -
Time ofapplieation ' min 5
Absence qffottlta tn the tnatriotiott [see 7.5)
.'S‘pm"t‘c teat
RF!'Il't1|l'. I'1"t Pub flhtainnd Ho brool-tdown of No broolotlovvn of
the lnsulatinn : the insulation
vottoga teat t
Applied a.e. voltage [natal] V 2000 2 500
Applied d.e. voltage ‘U 5{]tIl 5 DUI] '
' Duration of test. Irntn 5 5
Resttlt tn be obtained Ho breakdown of No breakdown of I
the insulation
Inetthttthn re-aiattrnoe (see 7.6]
Length of oornple Ilfpmviouslyt tested to C-.2 nr 13.3} m 5 -J
3 Period of irrtIt1e1'slott(1'turdrnurn) 11 2 2
Tentperanueofwater{typeaTIl,TI2,'I‘I4} “C Tilifi Tl]-L2
"Temperature of water [l;If[.|t-J TI 3] “G . 5Ili2 9Ui2
Lm@EHHrflfi1mweufi m¢g,(5&T_fl .
Length of aarnple 5 5
Period of immersion {minimum} 10>-124 ll];-(211
I Temperahne of solution c3-‘"5 fifli5 Bl)-£5
I Duration of applied voltage 2|" 10:-:24 | 1t'ta:2.=1

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0.2.1 Tbs! sample
Talte a sample of cable, as manufactured. of the length given in Table G.l.
13.2.2 Procettttre
Immerse the sample in water at the temperature, and for the period, given tn Table (3.1. Ensure that the ends of
the cores protrude above the water by a distance suflicient to prevent excessive surface leakage when the test
voltage is applied.
Applyavoltngeofthe rrtagniturle given in'lb.b-leC.lin tatrnbctvrcen-each conductorand alltln: t'J‘l.ht'.:r:s rrrmnected
together and to the water, and between all conductors and the water; for the time given in Table ill. Dotulect
any tutinsulated circuit protective conductor or metallic screen to the water at all times.
The conductors of multioore cables may be suitably connected for succemive application of the test voltage to
limitthe totaltesting time, provided thatthe sequence ofconnections ensnesthatthe voltage is applied, for the
specified time, between each conductor and each other conductor.
(3.3 Voltage test on cores
(13.1 Test sample
Prepare a sample ofcable ofthe length given in Table C.l by carefully removing the sheath and any other
covc'ri.ng or titling from a length of complete cable.
C-3.2 Procedure
lmmetsethe sample inwateratthetemperature, and fortheperiod,givenin 'l‘ablet3.l. Ensure that theendsof
the cores protrude above the water by a dfitance sufilctent to prevent caccmive surface leakage when the test
voltage is applied. Apply a voltage of the magnit:ude given in Table (3.1, bettveen the conductors and the water for
the time given in Table 13.1.
G.-I Insulation resistance test
0.4.1 first sample
Make the test on a sample of cable of the length given in Table 0.1, previously submitted to the test specified
in (3.3 or, ifthis is not applicable, on a sample previouslysubmttted to the tat specified int}-.2.
C.4.2 Procedure
lrnrnerse the sample in water previously heated to the temperature given In Table G.1,vritl1 alength of
about E mm at each end of the sample projecting above the water, for the period of time given in Table ill.
Apply a d.c. voltage of between Ell if and Ellill-" between each conductor and the water.
lt'!|eas11re the insnnlation resistance of each core 1 tnin after application of the voltage. Use tl1.i.=_: value to colotm
the insulationrcsistanceofallmtlengthofeach core.
llb Long term resistance of insulation to d.c.
(3.5-.1 Test sample
Cattyoutthetcstonasarltpleofcable ofthelengtltgivenin'l?ableC.l,fromwluchal1coverings.liavebeen
reamved.Takecammavoiddarnagemthcoomsdmntgtemwaloftheeove1n1gs.
43.5.2 Procedure
lrnmersc the sample, for the period and at the temperature given in Table ill, in an aqueous solution of sodium
chloride having a concentration of ltl gt], with a length of about2El) mm at each end of the sample projecting
above the solution. Cionnect the negative pole of a 222 V dc. supplv to the conduetortsjt of the sample and the
positive pole to a copper electrode immersed in the solution, for the time given in Table G.l.
Call Absence of faults in the insulation
t3.tl.1 Test length
Ttzstallcalile thatisinthefinal stageofmanutactrure,whet11eritisindeliver;,.'lengtl1sorinmattt1t'am.trir1g
lengths prior to being cut into delivery lengths.
C.t'i.2 Procedure
G.tit2.l General
‘Test single core cables by the apart: test in accordance vvith 5.6.2.2 and multicore cables and sheathed flat cables
hp‘ the voltage test izrt aceorclart-ee with C.fl.2.3.

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G.ti.2.2 Spent: test

C.ti.2.2.l Appttrutns
"I'he spark test equipment shall provide a magnitude and presence oi" the voltage that, together with the electrode
system employed and the speed of paimage employed, is capable of detecting a puncture m the mutilation of the
cable havingadiameterequalto or greatcrthanhalfofthe speeifiedinsulation thiclotem.
‘The voltage applied by the spark tester shall be a.c. or d.c.
illitenfltesparktestequipmerdistcstedasdescribedinarmertfiialltltefaultsshallberegisteredbytlte
equipment fliereooverytiroeufthesparlttestershallbenotgreatertlianls.
t3.ti.2.2.2 Procedure
The cable shall be passed through the spark test equipment using the electrode system, voltage levels and
operating speed of passage established under C.ti.2.2.1.
43.6.2.3 ibilape test
Withthe cablein thedry state and at ambienttempetature applyavoltage ofthe ruagnitude given in Table (ll
supplied either from an a.c. source or from a d.c. source, between each conductor and all the other conductors
connected to earth.
Increase the voltage gradually and maintain it at ilte full value for the duration given in Table G.l.
The conductors of multioore cables may be suitably connected for successive application of the test. voltage to
limit the total testing time, provided that the sequence of connections ensures that the voltage is applied, for the
specified Lirne, l:|t':t:vrr:¢r| each conductor and each other oontluctor.
C-.7 Screening eficiency
t-IOTE See lsc uouau-elem, A.-ti.
C.'l'.l Pr'r'.n.c.|',p1le
Thesereeuutgefficiencyufacablescreendencndabodiondiescrccrungagainstem-rentsartdthescreeuine
-H511-tflatvoltages.
The screening eflicieneyagainstcurreutsisspecified intcrmsofthc transfer impedance dueto resistiveand
nmgttedccouplbtgpumhlutgmmmagmitmwltagesmtmnuefmenarsfaadrmnmce dueto electric
coupling [see note} per unit length. Transfer impedance is defined in an elementary length of cable as the 1-atzio of
thevoltagemeasuredalongfltescreertmfliedisttubcdsystcrntofltecunentflowmgmflteinterfcdngsystem.
Tlismaybeofhtterestnturtyfeoqtrmtcyttptolflillflhfl-In ingeneral, therelsno problem tvherehomogerteorus
cyiindricalshieldsareused since the screening etteetinsucltcasm canbe readily calculated, but when: a
braided or taped construction is employed it becomm necessary to measure the screening efficiency. The present
state ofeiqierienceshovvstltatthesttrtace u-ansferitnpedanoeremainsconstantatf|'equenciesfi"omtlI-la
toD.lltil-laorlMl-Iz.depertdingonthet3.rpeofcable and iseqttaltothedirectcurrentrcsistartccofthe screen .-u
frequencies over t].1l'r1Hz or iltfllathe transfer impedance increases. Depending on the construction oi‘ the
sn'cm,fltmmm‘easemm'mdirocflyorafierlmvingpa$edfluoughammhntmt.
Dverlflhfl-[atol5h[Hr,fl1ebttueaseBpmporbortaltodtefrequency
Transfer admittance isdefinedin an clementarylengtltofcablersstlte ratioofthe cturent flowing into the
disturbed system to the voltage itin the specified interfeiing system. ltieasttrements show that the
transl'er admittance may be represented by a capacitance which is independent of f1-equenq; from audio
iiequenrzieetrpto lilililltfllaatleaet.
llD"I'E Attention is tltatvnto ‘the tact thatin some ouuntria the term “tlnlrsfer admittance" is-taltcn tobe the reciprocal o-f"t:rartst‘er
irnpedance‘, which is not the casein this starulunl.
13.7.2 Transfer impedance due to resistive and magnetic coupling
0.7.2.1 Test ttppdmlus
The nppnrtttus is of the “triple coronal" fomt (see Figure G-.1}. A short. length of the cylindrical screen under
investigation forms both the inner conductor of an energized coaxial system and, at the same time, the outer
conductor of another coaxial line. The signal in the inner coaxial system is caused by the surface transfer
impedance of the screen.
Thecable withthescreentobemeusurcdisterrrtinat.edatoneendbyaresistance,thevalue ofwhichis
numerically equal to the characteristic impedance ofthe screen The terminal resistance is shielded by a metal
sleeve the edge of which, at the open end, ls soldered to the screen. The terminal resistance and the cable are
coaxially mounted inside a metal tube. This tube is terminated at the side opposite the resistance by a
short-cireuiting disc, which is soltlerod to the screen (see Figure ill].
The length of the cable in the metal tube shall not exceed ill.-l to 0.3-5.-l according to the measuring equipment
used, where}. is the wavelength correspondingto the frequency of the test apparatus. The length ofthe
cable is of no r"|'1-t1bPr|llt=nII'E‘

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Screen under tut
Inner coaxial salstern ,
Sheath
Fl"-lF"'!l" F'!‘-3'" S1-tort-clrclritiltg disc
R, I Z, whetcfl ls the characteristic irnp-edarrce ofthe inner oomcial system.
NUTE For the measurements of electric ootrplirtg, the sheath should he removed from the cable as the field strength
at the outer conductor is seriously affectctl by the sheath.

Figure C.1 — Test; apparatus for measurement of transfer impedance due to

resistive and magnetic coupling
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{l."l'.2.2 That prooetfrtre

The outer coaxial system, formed by the screen under investigation and the metal tube, shall be fed from a
generator through an intercomtected resista.noe (iidethud 1] or by way of a direct connection [Method 2).
The measurement shallbe carried out atdiiltll-ls.
l'~":"l'E- Fm’ bflih mtilltrtla 3 cable length oil m is mostly ademtate. The ccrt'e=|:tion factor attifl ll-[Ha is rt|Jpro-:r:irrtatel_'y 1.
Methcrt I: .Fbedi=np tlrmugit u icsislnrrce
The generator feeds the outer coaxial system through a pure resistance (R) which, to brat advantage, should be
equal to about 1,4 times the value ot' the characteristic impedance of the outer coaxial system. 'I‘he input voltage
to the rmistance is measured by means of a suitable voltmeter. The output voltage of the ituter coaxial system,
which is formed by the cable proper, is measured by means of a matched voltmeter.
The transfer impedance, 5|; in ohms per metre [firm] shall be calculated from the following equation:
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R is the feeding resistance, in ol'rrnr,t (fl);
L isdtelcr|gthoffltestu'oentmdertest,inntetres{m)(seeF'igm*et3.l);
U1 is the input voltage of the outer system measured before the resistance Ii‘, in volts (V);
U2 istheoutputvoltage oftheinnersystetumeasuredattheeudofthescreen,involts[‘t');
F’ is a factor. which allows for the frequency response (me Figure (3.2). The eiract value is calculated from
the equation:
F, _ __ [1 — rt-2i:o,l'cos2:r + m%13:r
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'I'het:cansmit:terfeedstheoutersysteratfireoflyniiweinputvoitageofflrissystemiameaatnedatthebeginningof
thesoreen. ‘The output voltage ofthe inner systtemismeasuredasindioated in method 1.
This method is preferable ifit is H to operate at greater input voltagm, as for instanoe with fizreens of a
1-“flat high zttrlrctirling 1=:'Efit:it:nr::r or with loss amraifiw: oui:p1.I:t v01‘t|noto1'a. For this method, higher frequentzies mafr
be used thanformothodl.
The transfer impedance, Z1-, in ohms per metre [fl."t|1]| shail be oaIc.1.iu1;et1 fitrn the Bqtsflbrr
E1‘! U3
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F, Z (1 - ngjsinm
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Measmaenient of thicltnessm
DJ Mei|.stu'e-rnerir. -of i.ri5|.I1.i11:i1:i-11 tlticlmcoo
11.1.1 Procedure
The thiclmess oi insulation dual] be measured in accordance with BS Eh‘ tiiitsii-1-1:l995, 8.1. Three samples shall
betalten frontthe cable; eachsampleshallbe separated from the neittbyadistance ofatleamlrn.
Ccnfomuiy shall be checked on each core.
Ifwithdrawaloftheconductorisdifficult, itsha1ibem"etchedii1atensilet.esIirtgmachine orthe pieceofcore
shall be loosened by stretching orsome other suitable means that does not damage the insulation-
The cores of flat non-sheathed cables shall not be separated.
11.1.2 Etrntiintion qfresuits
The mean oi‘ the 13 values (expressed in millimetres) obtained from the three pieces of insulation from each core
shall be calculated to two decimal places and rotmded otfas follows, and this shall be talten as the mean value
of the thicitn of insulation.
lfinthecalculaiionthesecond decimalfigureis5ormore,d1efi1stdecimalfiguresha1iberaLsedtothc next
munber, thus for example, 1.74 shall be rotmded to LT and 1.?‘-5 to 1.3.
Thelowestzofslivahicssobtainedahullb-ctaitcnaafliernirrintiutitliicliotctssufh-tsiilafionat anyplace.
Ii.2 Measurement of sheath thickness for circular cables
11.2.1 Procedure
The thickness oi‘ the sheath of circular cables shall be measureti in accordance with Eh’ HH11-1-l:l995, 8.2.
One sample ofcableahall betaitcn fiiomcach ofthree plaees,sepaIa.te:dby atleasiliti.
112.2. Evaluation qfthe measurement results
The mean of all the values [expressed in millimetres} obtained from the tluee pieces of sheath shall be
calculated to two decimal places and rotmded off as follows, and this shall be talten as the mean value of the
thiclmess of sheath
liirttiiecalculaiiontheseconddecimalfigtneisfiormore, the fitstdecimal figurestiallberaisedtothenext
number; thus for e:|ta.raple,1.'i'4 shall be rounded to 1.7 and 1.'lE to 1.8.
The lowest ofall values obtained shall be talten as the minimtun thiclcnem of sheath at any place.
11.3 Measurement of sheath thiclcuess for flat. cables
11.3.1 Measuring equipment
A measuring microscope or a profile projector shall be used, each instrument being capable of at least
D-till magnii‘ication. The equipment shall have an accuracy of il.lll nun. In cases oi‘ dispute, a microscope allowing
a reading with an accuracy oft]-.01 mm or apuofile projector giving at least; 2-fltlntagtlificafion shall be use-cl.
11.3.2 Preparation of-test pieces
Unesampie ofcable shaiibetaltenfromeachoftlu*eep1aces,sepaiatedbyatleastirtt
Afterallmateriaisiuside the sheathhave been rcmoved,atestpiece sliallbepneperedtrom eachsample by
cutting with a suitable device {sharp knife, razor blade, etc.) a slice of the sheath along a plane perpendicular to
thelongitudinslaazisofthccable.Iitl1ei-iteatl1caniesaitinderttedruaricln_g,tl1e testpieceshallbetaltensoasto
include such marlcing.
11.3.3 Measuring procedure
The test piece shall be placed under the measuring equipment with the plane of the cut perpendicular to the
optical HIE.
Measurements shall be taken on lines appruaiinaiely parallel to the minor aacis, and on the major aais, of the
cross-section, at the position ofeach core, as shown in Figure Ill.
The thinnest place on the sheath shall be measured- Where thb does not coincide with one oi’ the designated
measurement points shown in Figure Iii, it shall be substituted for the closes sudt point, to give a total of sis:
measurements.
The measurements shall be made in zuillimeu-es to two decimal places.

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Ill.-ll.-I Evaluation Qfthe measurement results

Thcmeauiofalltltevalueshuepressediri millimetre) obtninedfrornthethreepieees ofsheathshallbe
calculated to two decimal places and rounded offas follows, and this shall be talten as the mean value of the
thicltztums ofshcath.
lfinthecalcuiation thesecond decintalfigureisbormorafliefirstdedmalfigmeshallberaisedmfltenert
number. Thus. for exarttpie, 1.?-ii shall be rounded to 1.7 and 1.'i'5 to iii.
The lowest oi‘ all the values obtained shall be taken w the minimum tliicltnfi of sheath at any place.

______, Minimum thickness

Figure 11.1 — hiessurerueut of sheath thickness

Annex E (normative)
Procedure for checking the efficacy of the spark testing method and equipment
E.1 Db-jieet
The object of this annex is to provide a standard procedure by which manufacuirers can determine whether their
spark testing equiprnentand methodare efl'e-cttveln detecting faults in the insulation when used for the spark
tact. in c.s.e-a.
E.2 Procedure
E.2.1 Thetestshallbecatriedouton twotestlengtlisofeore whichhave been especiailypreparedin
accordance with E.2.2 Cine oi‘ the eorts shall have the smallest ihsilation thickness of the relevant types of
cable; the other core shall have the largmt insulation tlticlmcss of the relevant types of cable.
E.2.2 The preparation of the ptutctures in the insulation shall be effected as follows.
:-1.] The insulation shall be removed from the core for a length of about 5 times the nominal insulation
thicltnem.
bji From the piece of insulation which has been removed, a segment of aboutfltl’ shall be removed; the
remaining piece of insulation shall then be replaced on the conductor {see Figure El].
cji Over the replaced piece of the tnsulauon, one layer ti-l'at1t1esive tape, c.g. polyethylene tecncphthalatc, shall be
p accd in a longitudinal direction, with an overlap. This overlap shall be situated on the opposite side of the
core to the position where the insulation was removed [sec Figure E2.)-.
dji-Thelayeroftapeshallliavealengthofatleast lillimesthenominalinsuiatlon thiel-utessluthislaycr,in
the middieofdieplacewheretheh1s1.ilationhssbccnrcmoved,ahoieshailbeptuiched inthetapcwithahot
needle. The diameter ofthis holeshallbccqualto halfofthe allowed minimum insulstiontl-iicioiessn
The othertestpieceshall be prepared inthe same way.
E.2.3 The prepared test. pieces shall then be passed tluough the sparic test equipment at the highest speed for
which the equipment is intended, and with a voltage applied between the electrode and the oonductoc The
applied voltage shall be that. used dining cable manufacturing for the corresponding insulation thickness.
A fault shall be mgistemd as eanli test. pier.-e is passed t.h.t'ottgh the equipment.

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E.-3 Method to check the recovery time

Atleasttwefaultsshallbepa$edfl\mu_ghthesparkteetequipmentatitsacma]0perath1gq1eed,c, [inmetres
11ersecend],tl1e distance inmeeee between succmive faultsbeirug nctgreaterthan the value eta
Allfaults shall bereglsrerecl by1:he equipment

{E7
i.

all 11)

Figure E.1 — Preparatlnn nf core for spark neat equipment check: remuval of insulation

Figure 13.2 — Preparation ef cure fer spark test equipment check: covering with tape

Annex F Spare

Anne: G (normative)
Compatibility test
G.1 General
'I'l1istesti-eixltendedtedetemtirucw11cfi|erfl\eh"sulaflonandsheafl1mehl<eh*tudctefluramduemcenmctwith
the ether eempenents in the cables.
G.2 Test method
Prepare a test sample, and age it in an air (wen, in accordance with BEEN Ellflll-l-2:lEI'35, 8.1.-I for? days
at(HI1It2] “C.
Place a sheet ef clean white binning paper under each tea piece in the even to detect a.113' exudafien which
might drip from the cable.
After cempietien ef the ageingtest, memure the tensile scnength and the elongation at break cf the ins-ulatzien and
sheath in accettlancc with BS EN 60311-1-l.

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