EN 62230:2007/A1:2014
(Amendment)Electric cables - Spark-test method
Electric cables - Spark-test method
The spark-test method specified in this standard is intended for the detection of defects in the insulation or sheathing layers of electric cables. For single core cables with no outer metallic layer, the general process is accepted as being equivalent to subjecting samples of those cables to a voltage test in water. This standard specifies the operational requirements for the spark-test equipment, as well as the principal characteristics, functional parameters and calibration procedures for each type of test equipment.
Kabel und isolierte Leitungen - Durchlaufspannungsprüfung
Câbles électriques - Méthode d'essai au défilement à sec (sparker)
Električni kabli - Preskusna metoda z iskriščem - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 62230:2006/A1:2013)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 27-Feb-2014
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Dec-2016
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 20 - Electric cables
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 20 - IEC_TC_20
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 28-Feb-2014
- Completion Date
- 28-Feb-2014
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 62230:2007/A1:2014 (IEC 62230:2006/A1:2013) specifies the spark-test method for locating defects in the insulation layers of electric cables. This CENELEC amendment updates test voltages, electrode-use rules and verification requirements for spark (sparker) testing used as an alternative or complement to other high-voltage insulation tests.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: Method for locating insulation defects in cable layers using contact or non‑contact spark electrodes; applies primarily to cables with rated voltage U0 between 300 V and 3 000 V (see Annex A).
- Minimum test voltages: Annex A (normative) defines minimum spark-test voltages by radial layer thickness and waveform (a.c., d.c., h.f., pulse). Example: for a layer thickness 0–0.25 mm the table lists approx. a.c. 3 kV, d.c. 5 kV, h.f. 4 kV, pulse 5 kV (refer to the standard for the full table).
- Waveform rules:
- AC and HF voltages are expressed as r.m.s. values; pulse voltages are peak values.
- Pulsed testing is not permitted for layer thicknesses greater than 2.0 mm.
- HF testing for layers >1.0 mm is limited to 500 Hz–4 kHz.
- Alternative to water voltage test: When replacing the traditional voltage test in water for single‑core cables without metallic outer layers, the spark test is limited to layer thicknesses ≤ 2.0 mm and only a.c. or d.c. waveforms may be used.
- Non‑contact electrodes: High‑voltage supply must be d.c. only; the cable conductor or metallic layer must be continuously earthed and the electrode-to-conductor potential difference set to 18 kV (where applicable).
- Equipment sensitivity and verification: Test equipment must detect the faults described in clauses 6.1.1/6.1.2 and be verified per clause 6.3 of the standard.
Applications and users
- Quality control in cable manufacturing for locating insulation defects during production and final inspection.
- Test laboratories and third‑party inspectors carrying out routine acceptance testing.
- Specifiers, OEMs and utilities creating procurement and maintenance procedures that reference spark-test requirements.
- Useful where water‑immersion voltage tests are impractical or for on‑line layer inspections.
Related standards
- EN 62230 is an amendment to EN 62230:2007 (IEC 62230).
- Cable-specific standards may define different test voltages; national standards sometimes specify higher levels. Always consult the relevant cable standard and national regulations when applying EN 62230:2007/A1:2014.
Keywords: EN 62230:2007/A1:2014, IEC 62230, spark-test method, spark testing, electric cables, cable testing, minimum spark-test voltages, high-voltage test, insulation defect detection.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 62230:2007/A1:2014 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Electric cables - Spark-test method". This standard covers: The spark-test method specified in this standard is intended for the detection of defects in the insulation or sheathing layers of electric cables. For single core cables with no outer metallic layer, the general process is accepted as being equivalent to subjecting samples of those cables to a voltage test in water. This standard specifies the operational requirements for the spark-test equipment, as well as the principal characteristics, functional parameters and calibration procedures for each type of test equipment.
The spark-test method specified in this standard is intended for the detection of defects in the insulation or sheathing layers of electric cables. For single core cables with no outer metallic layer, the general process is accepted as being equivalent to subjecting samples of those cables to a voltage test in water. This standard specifies the operational requirements for the spark-test equipment, as well as the principal characteristics, functional parameters and calibration procedures for each type of test equipment.
EN 62230:2007/A1:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.060.20 - Cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 62230:2007/A1:2014 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 62230:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2014
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Electric cables - Spark-test method
Kabel und isolierte Leitungen - Durchlaufspannungsprüfung
Câbles électriques - Méthode d'essai au défilement à sec (sparker)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62230:2007/A1:2014
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 62230/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2014
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.060.20
English version
Electric cables -
Spark-test method
(IEC 62230:2006/A1:2013)
Câbles électriques - Kabel und isolierte Leitungen -
Méthode d'essai au défilement Durchlaufspannungsprüfung
à sec (sparker) (IEC 62230:2006/A1:2013)
(CEI 62230:2006/A1:2013)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 62230:2007; it was approved by CENELEC on 2014-
01-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate
the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels
© 2014 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 62230:2007/A1:2014 E
Foreword
The text of document 20/1462/FDIS, future IEC 62230:2006/A1, prepared by IEC/TC 20 "Electric
cables" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2014-10-01
• latest date by which the document has to be
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2017-01-01
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62230:2006/A1:2013 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
IEC 62230 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-11
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AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
Electric cables –Spark-test method
Câbles électriques – Méthode d'essai au défilement à sec (sparker)
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ICS 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-1207-3
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FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by IEC technical committee 20: Electric Cables.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
20/1462/FDIS 20/1470/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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