IEC 60800 : 3.0

Table of Contents

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Mechanical classification
5 Requirement for marking
6 Requirements for installation instructions
7 General requirements for construction of cables
  7.1 General
  7.2 Conductors
  7.3 Insulation
  7.4 Electrically conducting screen
  7.5 Armouring
  7.6 Sheath
  7.7 Moisture resistance
8 Testing
  8.1 Type tests - General requirements
  8.2 Type tests - Detailed test requirements
      8.2.1 Electrical resistance of heating conductors
             and screen
      8.2.2 Water immersion and temperature cycling test
      8.2.3 Verification of rated output for parallel
             heating cables
      8.2.4 Verification of start-up current for parallel
             heating cables
      8.2.5 Penetration test for electrical conductive screen
      8.2.6 Flammability test
      8.2.7 Deformation test for installation classification
      8.2.8 Cold impact test
      8.2.9 Cold bend test
      8.2.10 Ageing test for insulation
      8.2.11 Ageing test for non-metallic sheath
      8.2.12 Compatability test
      8.2.13 UV-resistance test
      8.2.14 Tensile test
      8.2.15 Reverse winding test
      8.2.16 Heat shock test
      8.2.17 Shrinkage test for insulation and sheath
      8.2.18 Hot set test
      8.2.19 Cyclic ageing test for the heating cable
      8.2.20 Cyclic ageing test for splices and end seals
      8.2.21 Checking of the durability of markings
      8.2.22 Abrasion test
      8.2.23 Deformation test for insulation and sheathing
             materials
  8.3 Routine and sample tests
      8.3.1 Voltage test
      8.3.2 Heating cable resistance and output verification
      8.3.3 Insulation thickness
      8.3.4 Sheath thickness
      8.3.5 Hot set test
Bibliography

Abstract

Applies to and describes requirements for, resistive heating cables for low temperature applications such as comfort heating and the prevention of ice formation.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 20