Pt C, Ch 2, Sec 9

SECTION 9 CABLES

1 Constructional requirements specified for each type of cable in the relevant standard.
The maximum permissible rated temperature is specified for
the various materials.
1.1 Construction
1.1.1 (1/7/2022) 1.3.2 Materials and thicknesses other than those in [1.3.1]
Cables manufactured in accordance with the relevant rec- will be specially considered by the Society.
ommendations of IEC 60092-350, 60092-360, 60092-352,
60092-353, 60092-354, 60092-370 and 60092-376 are 1.4 Inner covering, fillers and binders
acceptable to the Society provided that they are tested as
specified in this Chapter. 1.4.1 The cores of a multicore cable are to be laid up. The
spaces between the cores are to be filled so as to obtain an
1.1.2 Mineral-insulated cables are to be constructed assembly having an essentially circular cross-section. The
according to IEC Publication 60702. filling may be omitted in multicore cables having a conduc-
tor cross-sectional area not exceeding 4 mm2.
1.1.3 Optical fibre cables are to be constructed in accord-
ance with IEC Publication 60794. When a non-metallic sheath is applied directly over the
inner covering or the fillers, it may substitute partially for
1.1.4 Flexible cables constructed according to national the inner covering or fillers.
standards will be specially considered by the Society.
1.1.5 (1/7/2017) 1.4.2 The materials used, the binders and the thicknesses
of the inner coverings are generally to be in accordance
Cables manufactured and tested to standards other than
with IEC Publications of the series 60092-3.., in relation to
those specified in [1.1.1] will be accepted provided they
the type of cable.
are in accordance with an acceptable and relevant interna-
tional or national standard of an equivalent or higher safety
level. 1.5 Protective coverings (armour and
sheath)
1.1.6 Insulated wiring for auxiliary circuits of switchboards
may be constituted by cables with a single conductor of the 1.5.1 Metallic armour, if not otherwise protected against
stranded type for all sections, PVC- or rubber-insulated in corrosion, is to be protected by means of a coating of pro-
accordance with the Publications cited in [1.1.1] and with- tective paint (see Sec 3, [9.3]).
out further protection.
The insulated wiring is to be at least of the flame-retardant 1.5.2 The paint is to be non-flammable and of adequate
type according to IEC Publication 60332-1. Equivalent viscosity. When dry, it is not to flake off.
types of flame-retardant switchboard wires will be specially
1.5.3 The materials and construction used for (metal)
considered by the Society.
flame retardant armour are to be in accordance with IEC Publication
IEC 60332-1 60092-350 and their dimensions are to be those specified
1.2 Conductors for each type of cable in the relevant standard.
1.2.1 Conductors are to be of annealed electrolytic copper 1.5.4 The materials used for sheaths are to be in accord-
with a resistivity not exceeding 17,241  mm2/km at 20°C ance with IEC Publication 60092-360 and are to have the
according to IEC 60228. thicknesses specified for each type of cable in the relevant
standard.
1.2.2 Individual conductor wires of rubber-insulated
cables are to be tinned or coated with a suitable alloy. The quality of the materials is to be adequate to the service
temperature of the cable.
1.2.3 All conductors are to be stranded, except for cables
of nominal cross-sectional area 2,5 mm2 and less (provided 1.5.5 Materials other than those in [1.5.3] and [1.5.4]
that adequate flexibility of the finished cable is assured). will be specially considered by the Society.

1.2.4 For the minimum nominal cross-sectional areas per- 1.6 Identification
mitted, see Sec 3, [9.10].
1.6.1 Each cable is to have clear means of identification so
1.3 Insulating materials that the manufacturer can be determined.

1.3.1 The materials used for insulation are to comply with 1.6.2 Fire non propagating cables are to be clearly
IEC Publication 60092-360 and to have the thicknesses labelled with indication of the standard according to which

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this characteristic has been verified and, if applicable, of the c) high voltage test
category to which they correspond.
d) insulation resistance measurement
1.6.3 (1/7/2003)
Fire-resisting cables are to be clearly labelled with the indi- e) dimensional checks (as necessary).
cation of the standard according to which this characteristic
has been verified. 2.2.3 The manufacturer is to issue a statement providing
information on the type and characteristics of the cable, as
well as the results of the tests required and the Type
2 Testing Approval Certificates.

2.1 Type tests 2.2.4 The test procedure is as specified in IEC Publication
60092-350.
2.1.1 Type tests are to be in accordance with the relevant
IEC 60092-3.. Series Publications and IEC 60332-1, IEC 2.2.5 (29/8/2003)
60332-3 Category A, and IEC 60331 where applicable. Power cables for electrical propulsion systems, other than
internal wiring in switchboards, are to be type approved
2.2 Routine tests and tested for acceptance in the presence of the Surveyor.
Acceptance tests are to include at least:
2.2.1 Every length of finished cable is to be subjected to
the tests specified in [2.2.2]. a) a high voltage test
b) insulation resistance measurement.
2.2.2 The following routine tests are to be carried out:
a) visual inspection 2.2.6 Where an alternative scheme, e.g. a certified quality
b) check of conductor cross-sectional area by measuring assurance system, is recognised by the Society, attendance
electrical resistance of the Surveyor may not be required.

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