IEC 61138 : 3.0

Table of Contents

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

Abstract

Applies to flexible cables with covering based on ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) or on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for portable earthing and short circuiting equipment.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
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Committee	TC 20