EN 60811-301:2012
(Main)Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 301: Electrical tests - Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 301: Electrical tests - Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds
IEC 60811-301:2012 gives the procedure to determine the permittivity at 23 °C which typically applies to filling compounds used for optical cables, communication cables and optical fibre cables. IEC 60811-301:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 9 of IEC 60811-5-1:1990, which is withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012. There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the Foreword to IEC 60811-100:2012. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60811-100:2012.
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene Werkstoffe - Teil 301: Elektrische Prüfungen - Messung der Dielektrizitätskonstanten von Füllmassen bei 23 °C
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non-métalliques - Partie 301: Essais électriques - Mesure de la permittivité à 23 °C des matières de remplissage
La CEI 60811-301:2012 donne la méthode pour déterminer la permittivité à 23 °C, qui s'applique généralement aux matières de remplissage utilisées pour les câbles de communication et à fibres optiques. La CEI 60811-301 :2012 annule et remplace l'Article 9 de la CEI 60811-5-1:1990, qui est supprimée. L'ensemble des informations relatives aux remplacements figure dans l'Annexe A de la CEI 60811-100:2012. Aucune modification technique n'a été effectuée par rapport à l'édition précédente; voir cependant l'avant-propos de la CEI 60811-100:2012. Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la CEI 60811-100:2012.
Električni in optični kabli - Preskuševalne metode za nekovinske materiale - 301. del: Električni preskusi - Meritev permitivnosti polnilnih zmesi pri 23 °C
301. del standarda IEC 60811 navaja postopek za določitev permitivnosti pri 23 °C, ki se običajno uporablja za polnilne zmesi za optične kable, komunikacijske kable in kable z optičnimi vlakni.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 07-Jun-2012
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 20 - Electric cables
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 20 - IEC_TC_20
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/TC 20 - IEC_TC_20
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 08-Jun-2012
- Completion Date
- 08-Jun-2012
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 60811-301:2012 (CLC adoption of IEC 60811-301:2012) specifies the procedure to determine the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds used in optical, communication and optical fibre cables. This Part 301 is intended to be read in conjunction with IEC 60811-100:2012 and references IEC 60247 for the detailed measurement method.
The standard updates and replaces Clause 9 of the withdrawn IEC 60811-5-1:1990 and harmonises test practice for evaluating dielectric properties of non-metallic filling materials.
Key Topics
- Scope and purpose: Measurement of relative permittivity (dielectric constant) of filling compounds at (23 ± 2) °C.
- Normative references: Primary references include IEC 60247 (measurement of permittivity and tan δ) and IEC 60811-100 (general test requirements).
- Apparatus: The test uses a three-terminal cell as described in IEC 60247.
- Sample preparation: Filling compound shall be heated to its clarify point and poured into a cell preheated to the same temperature to avoid entrapped air.
- Ageing and conditioning: Ageing and conditioning procedures follow IEC 60247; care is taken to avoid air bubbles and to perform the test at the specified temperature.
- Measurements and expression of results: Measurement procedures, calculation and result expression are performed according to IEC 60247; the test report also follows the format required by IEC 60811-100.
Applications
This standard is practically valuable for manufacturers, test laboratories and end users who need consistent dielectric characterization of cable filling materials. Typical applications include:
- Material qualification: Verifying dielectric properties before approving filling compounds for cable designs.
- Quality control: Routine laboratory testing to check batch-to-batch consistency and detect formulation changes.
- Product development: Comparing candidate filling compounds for optical and communication cable prototypes.
- Regulatory and compliance: Supporting cable type approvals where dielectric performance is specified.
Benefits of using the standard include consistent test reproducibility across labs, improved comparability of material data sheets, and clearer evidence for design and procurement decisions.
Related Standards
- IEC 60247 - Insulating liquids: measurement of relative permittivity, dielectric dissipation factor (tan δ) and d.c. resistivity (normative reference for measurement method).
- IEC 60811-100:2012 - General requirements for test methods for non-metallic cable materials (to be read in conjunction).
- IEC 60811-5-1:1990 - Previously contained Clause 9 (now withdrawn and replaced by EN/IEC 60811-301:2012).
For implementation, laboratories should ensure they have the referenced IEC documents and follow the specified cell type, temperature control and sample preparation steps to achieve valid and comparable permittivity measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60811-301:2012 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 301: Electrical tests - Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds". This standard covers: IEC 60811-301:2012 gives the procedure to determine the permittivity at 23 °C which typically applies to filling compounds used for optical cables, communication cables and optical fibre cables. IEC 60811-301:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 9 of IEC 60811-5-1:1990, which is withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012. There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the Foreword to IEC 60811-100:2012. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60811-100:2012.
IEC 60811-301:2012 gives the procedure to determine the permittivity at 23 °C which typically applies to filling compounds used for optical cables, communication cables and optical fibre cables. IEC 60811-301:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 9 of IEC 60811-5-1:1990, which is withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012. There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the Foreword to IEC 60811-100:2012. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60811-100:2012.
EN 60811-301:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.035.01 - Insulating materials in general; 29.060.20 - Cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60811-301:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60811-5-1:1999, EN 60811-5-1:1999/A1:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60811-301:2012 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 301:
Electrical tests - Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Werkstoffe - Teil 301: Elektrische Prüfungen - Messung der Dielektrizitätskonstanten von
Füllmassen bei 23 °C
Câbles électriques et câbles à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non
-métalliques - Partie 301: Essais électriques - Mesure de la permittivité à 23 °C des
matières de remplissage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60811-301:2012
ICS:
29.035.01 Izolacijski materiali na Insulating materials in
splošno general
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60811-301
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20 Supersedes EN 60811-5-1:1999 (partially) + A1:2004 (partially)
English version
Electric and optical fibre cables -
Test methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 301: Electrical tests -
Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds
(IEC 60811-301:2012)
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und
Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non- Glasfaserkabel -
métalliques - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Partie 301: Essais électriques - Werkstoffe -
Mesure de la permittivité à 23 °C des Teil 301: Elektrische Prüfungen -
matières de remplissage Messung der Dielektrizitätskonstanten von
(CEI 60811-301:2012) Füllmassen bei 23 °C
(IEC 60811-301:2012)
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Ref. No. EN 60811-301:2012 E
Foreword
The text of document 20/1283/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60811-301, 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) 2013-01-16
• 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) 2015-04-16
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes Clause 9 of EN 60811-5-1:1999 + A1:2004 (partially). Full details of the
replacements are shown in Annex A of EN 60811-100:2012.
There are no technical changes with respect to EN 60811-5-1:1999 + A1:2004, but see the Foreword to
EN 60811-100:2012.
This standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 60811-100.
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.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed
for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC)
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60811-301:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60247 - Insulating liquids - Measurement of relative EN 60247 -
permittivity, dielectric dissipation factor (tan δ)
and d.c. resistivity
IEC 60811-100 2012 Electric and optical fibre cables - Test EN 60811-100 2012
methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 100: General
IEC 60811-301 ®
Edition 1.0 2012-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 301: Electrical tests – Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling
compounds
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques – Méthodes d’essai pour les matériaux
non-métalliques –
Partie 301: Essais électriques – Mesure de la permittivité à 23 °C des matières
de remplissage
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX H
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-88912-959-1
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Test method . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Apparatus . 6
4.3 Sample and test pieces preparation. 6
4.4 Ageing procedure . 6
4.5 Measurements . 7
4.6 Expression of the results .
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