IEC SYSTEM FOR CONFIRMITY TESTING AND COMMITTEE OF TESTING LABORATORIES

CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

TESTING AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT/ALLOWED SUBCONTRACTING

Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1kV
(Um=1,2kV) up to 30kV (Um=36kV)
Part 2: Cables for rated voltages of 6kV (Um=7,2kV) and 30kV (Um=36kV)
IEC 60502-2 2.Edition (2005-03)

R=Required by Lab
S=May be subcontracted
Clause Measurement/testing Testing / measuring equipment / material needed Subcontracting

17 Sample tests

17.4 Conductor examination Vernier caliper or micrometer caliper. R

17.5 Measurement of thickness of insulation Measuring microscope or profile projector of at least 10 x R

and of non-metallic sheaths(including magnification.
extruded separation sheaths, but
excluding inner extruded coverings)

17.6 Measurement of thickness of lead sheath

17.6.1 Strip method Micrometer with a plane faces of 4mm to 8mm diameter and an R
accuracy ±0,01mm.

17.6.2 Ring method Micrometer having either one flat nose and one ball nose, or one flat R
nose and a flat rectangular nose 0,8mm wide and 2,4mm long with an

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accuracy ±0,01mm.

17.7 Measurement of armour wires and tapes

17.7.1 Measurement on wires Micrometer having two flat noses to an accuracy of ±0,01mm. R

17.7.2 Measurement on tapes Micrometer having two flat noses of approximately 5mm in diameter R
to an accuracy of ±0,01mm.

17.8 Measurement of external diameter Micrometer, profile projector, measuring tape, a direct reading R
diameter tape or similar apparatus.

17.9 Voltage test for 4h High voltage power supply (AC); a suitable time meter. R

17.10 Hot set test for EPR, HEPR and XLPE Oven with natural air flow or air flow by pressure, airflow rate: 8～20 R
insulations and elastomeric sheaths
completed air changes per hour; Grips, weights, system for
measurement of the elongation.

18 Type tests, electrical

18.1 Cable having conductor screens and

insulation screens

18.1.3 Bending test Test cylinder with different diameter. R

18.1.4 Partial discharge test High voltage power supply(AC); voltmeter; measuring circuit; R
discharge calibrator; double pulse generator; terminal impedance or

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reflection suppressor(if necessary).

18.1.5 Tanδ measurement for cables of rated Tank of liquid, oven or current heating system; thermometer of R
voltage 6/10kV and above thermocouple; voltage power supply(AC); tanδ measurement
apparatus.

18.1.6 Heating cycle test, followed by partial Current heating system; thermocouple; suitable time meter; high R
discharge test voltage power supply(AC); voltmeter; measuring circuit; discharge
calibrator; double pulse generator; terminal impedance or reflection
suppressor(if necessary).

18.1.7 Impulse test followed by a voltage test Current heating system; thermocouple; impulse voltage generator; R
high voltage power supply (AC); suitable time meter.

18.1.8 Voltage test for 4h High voltage power supply (AC); suitable time meter. R

18.1.9 Resistivity of semi-conducting screens Oven; silver paint; testing apparatus for measuring resistivity. R

18.2 Cables of rated voltage 3,6/6(7,2)kV

having unscreened insulation

18.2.1 Insulation resistance measurement at Water tank; thermometer; insulation resistance tester with DC source R
ambient temperature between 80 V and 500 V.

18.2.2 Insulation resistance measurement at Heated water tank; thermometer; insulation resistance tester with DC R
maximum conductor temperature source between 80 V and 500 V.

18.2.3 Voltage test for 4h High voltage power supply (AC); suitable time meter; water tank. R

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18.2.4 Impulse test Current heating system; thermocouple; impulse voltage generator; R
high voltage power supply (AC); suitable time meter.

19 Type tests, non-electrical

19.1 Measurement of thickness of insulation Measuring microscope or profile projector of at least 10 x R

magnification.

19.2 Measurement of thickness of non-metallic Measuring microscope or profile projector of at least 10 x R

sheaths (including extruded separation magnification.
sheaths, but excluding inner coverings)

19.3 Tests for determining the mechanical Tensile machine and system for measurement of the elongation; R
properties of insulation before and after equipment for punching dumb-bell test pieces and equipment for
ageing cutting or grinding the insulation to obtain 2 parallel surfaces; Optical
measuring instrument / dial gauge; Oven with natural air flow or air
flow by pressure, airflow rate: 8～20 completed air changes per hour.

19.4 Tests for determining the mechanical Tensile machine and system for measurement of the elongation; R
properties of non-metallic sheaths before equipment for punching dumb-bell test pieces and equipment for
and after ageing cutting or grinding the insulation to obtain 2 parallel surfaces; Optical
measuring instrument / dial gauge; Oven with natural air flow or air
flow by pressure, airflow rate: 8～20 completed air changes per hour.

19.5 Additional ageing test on pieces of Tensile machine and system for measurement of the elongation; R
completed cables equipment for punching dumb-bell test pieces and equipment for
cutting or grinding the insulation to obtain 2 parallel surfaces; Optical
measuring instrument / dial gauge; Oven with natural air flow or air

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flow by pressure, airflow rate: 8～20 completed air changes per hour.

19.6 Loss of mass test on PVC sheaths of type Oven with natural air flow or air flow by pressure, airflow rate: 8～20 R
ST2
completed air changes per hour; analytical balance with a sensitivity
of 0,1mg; punching dies for dumb-bell test pieces; desiccator with
silica gel or similar material.

19.7 Pressure test at high temperature on Indentation device consists of a rectangular blade with an edge R
insulations and non-metallic sheaths 0,7±0,01mm wide, loads (weights) and supports; air oven;
microscope or profile projector with two decimal places.

19.8 Test on PVC insulation and sheaths at low

temperatures

Bending test at low temperature Suitable low temperature cabinet; cold bend test apparatus consisting R
essentially of a revolving mandrel and guiding devices for the test
pieces; mandrels with different diameters.

Elongation test at low temperature Tensile machine with a cooling device or tensile machine installed in a R
cooling chamber; system for measurement of the elongation;
equipment for cutting or grinding the sample and equipment for
punching dumb-bell test pieces.

Impact test at low temperature Impact test apparatus; pad of sponge rubber about 40mm; suitable R
low temperature cabinet; hammers; caliper for measurement of the
height of fall hammer.

19.9 Test for resistance of PVC insulation and Mandrel with different diameters; air oven R

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sheaths to cracking (heat shock test)

19.10
Device for generating a controlled amount of ozone; a means for
Ozone resistance test for EPR and HEPR S
circulating ozonized air under controlled conditions of humility and
insulations
temperature through a chamber containing the test pieces to be
tested; a means for determination of ozone concentration; suitable
device for the clamping and elongation of test pieces; cylindrical
mandrels consisting of wood or metal; desiccator filled with silica gel
or equivalent material; accurate laboratory balance reading to 0,1mg.
19.11 Hot set test for EPR, HEPR and XLPE Oven with natural air flow or air flow by pressure, airflow rate: 8～20 R
insulations and elastomeric sheaths completed air changes per hour; grips; weights; system for
measurement of the elongation.
19.12 Oil immersion test for elastomeric sheaths Tensile machine and system for measurement of the elongation; R
equipment for punching dumb-bell test pieces equipment for cutting or
grinding the sheath to obtain 2 parallel surfaces; Oil no. 2 (IRM 902);
heated oil bath.

19.13
a) Electrical test: AC and d.c. voltage sources; voltmeter; water bath
Water absorption test on insulation R
with heating equipment.
b) Gravimetric water absorption test: filter paper; air oven or
low-pressure oven; a desiccator filled with silica gel or equivalent
material; analytical balance with a sensitivity of 0,1mg; test mandrel
with different diameter; glass vessel; preboiled distilled or deionized
water; vacuum (residual pressure close to 1 mbar); glass tube with
condenser or beaker covered with glass lid.
19.14 Flame spread test on single cables Propane gas burner: 1 kW pre-mixed flame including system of R
confirmation of test flame 3-sided metallic screen 1200 mm high, 300
mm wide and 450 mm deep with open front and closed top and
bottom; suitable timer; vernier caliper with an accuracy of 1mm;

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propane gas with the prescribed purity.

19.15 Measurement of carbon black content of Device consists of furnace, combustion boat about 75mm long, hard S
black PE oversheaths glass/silica / porcelain combustion tube with bore approximately
30mm and length 400±50mm, stopper carrying a thermometer and
tube; desiccator; analytical balance with a sensitivity of 0,1mg;
Nitrogen; air or oxygen. Thermogravimetric analysis as an alternative
test method.

19.16 Shrinkage test for XLPE insulation Vernier caliper; air oven; support or talc bath. R

19.17
Glass tubes closed at one end, 110mm long with an outer diameter of
Thermal stability test for PVC insulation R
approximately 5mm and inner diameter of 4,0±0,5mm; universal
indicating paper with a pH range of 1 to 10; thermostatically controlled
heating apparatus; thermometer calibrated in divisions of 0,1℃;
stop-watch or a suitable time meter.
19.18 Determination of hardness of HEPR Test instrument for measuring hardness; Groove or metal jig; R
insulation V-blocks.

19.19 Determination of the elastic modulus of Tensile machine; equipment for punching dumb-bell test pieces and R
HEPR insulation equipment for cutting or grinding the insulation to obtain 2 parallel
surfaces; optical measuring instrument / dial gauge.

19.20 Shrinkage test for PE oversheaths Vernier caliper; air oven; support or talc bath. R

19.21 Strippability test for insulation screen Tensile machine; oven with natural air flow or air flow by pressure, R
airflow rate: 8～20 completed air changes per hour; vernier caliper.

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19.22 Water penetration test Test cylinder; current heating system; timer; thermocouple; apparatus R
for water penetration test.

Note: The presence of equipment alone does not indicate a satisfactory situation. Assessors must evaluate the equipment design, calibration,
uncertainty and documentation to ensure compliance with the directions of the standard. The requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 regarding
validation are applicable, as the tests of this standard are not standardised tests.

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