Electric cables - Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) - Part 2-42: Cables for general applications - Single core non-sheathed cables with crosslinked EVA insulation

EN 50525-2-42 applies to crosslinked elastomeric insulated single core non-sheathed cables. The cables are of rated voltages U0/U up to and including 450/750 V. NOTE 1 Cables rated 450/750 V may be used at 600/1 000 V when this cable is used in fixed installations with mechanical protection, within switchgear and control gear. See HD 516. The cables are intended for use in fixed installations within high temperature zones. The maximum conductor operating temperature for each of the cables in this standard is 110 °C. NOTE 2 HD 516 contains extensive guidance on the safe use of cables in this standard. This EN 50525-2-42 should be read in conjunction with EN 50525-1, which specifies general requirements.

Kabel und Leitungen - Starkstromleitungen mit Nennspannungen bis 450/750 V (U0/U) - Teil 2-42: Starkstromleitungen für allgemeine Anwendungen - Ader- und Verdrahtungsleitungen mit vernetzter EVA-Isolierung

Câbles électriques - Câbles d’énergie basse tension de tension assignée au plus égale à 450/750 V (U0/U) - Partie 2-42: Câbles pour applications générales - Conducteurs isolés en matériau EVA réticulé

Električni kabli - Nizkonapetostni energetski kabli z nazivno napetostjo do vključno 450/750 V (U0/U) - 2-42. del: Kabli za splošno uporabo - Enožilni neoplaščeni kabli z zamreženo EVA izolacijo

EN 50525-2-42 velja za enožilne neoplaščene kable z zamreženo elastomerno izolacijo.
Ti kabli imajo nazivno napetost U0/U do vključno 450/750 V. OPOMBA 1: Kabli z nazivno napetostjo 450/750 V se lahko uporabljajo pri 600/1 000 V, če se kabel uporabi pri fiksnih inštalacijah z mehansko zaščito med stikalno in kontrolno napravo. Glej HD 516.
Kabli so primerni za uporabo pri fiksnih inštalacijah na območjih z visokimi temperaturami. Maksimalna delovna temperatura pretvornika za vsakega od kablov iz tega standarda je 110 °C.
OPOMBA 2: HD 516 vsebuje obsežno vodilo o varni uporabi kablov iz tega standarda.
Ta EN 50525-2-42 se mora brati skupaj z EN 50525-1, ki določa splošne
zahteve.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
05-May-2011
Withdrawal Date
16-Jan-2014
Technical Committee
CLC/TC 20 - Electric cables
Drafting Committee
CLC/TC 20 - Electric cables
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
23-Oct-2024
Completion Date
20-Feb-2026

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28-Jan-2023
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03-Feb-2026

Overview

EN 50525-2-42:2011 is a European standard developed by CENELEC and published in 2011, governing the specifications for low voltage energy cables with rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U). It specifically applies to single core, non-sheathed cables insulated with crosslinked EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) elastomeric material designed for use in fixed installations, particularly in high temperature zones.

This standard ensures that cables meet rigorous performance, safety, and construction requirements for reliable electrical installations, especially where higher temperature resistance is critical. It supersedes previous related standards and should be used in conjunction with EN 50525-1, which details general cable requirements.


Key Topics

  • Scope and Application:

    • Covers single core non-sheathed cables insulated with crosslinked EVA.
    • Rated for voltages up to 450/750 V; cables rated at 450/750 V may be used at 600/1000 V in fixed installations with mechanical protection, such as inside switchgear.
    • Designed for fixed wiring within high temperature environments with a maximum conductor operating temperature of 110 °C.
  • Cable Types:

    • H07G-U, H07G-R, and H07G-K for fixed wiring applications:
      • Conductor classes: Class 1 (solid), Class 2 (stranded), Class 5 (flexible stranded).
      • Cross-sectional sizes range from 1.5 mm² to 240 mm².
      • Marking reflects conductor type and construction according to CENELEC codes.
    • H05G-U and H05G-K for internal wiring:
      • Smaller cross-sectional sizes (0.5 mm² to 1 mm²).
      • Available in Class 1 and Class 5 conductors.
  • Construction Requirements:

    • Conductors must comply with EN 60228.
    • Insulation is a crosslinked polyolefin elastomer (Type EI 3 under EN 50363-1).
    • A separator is applied around plain conductors for protection.
    • Cables are marked with appropriate codes for identification and traceability per EN 50525-1.
  • Testing and Quality Assurance:

    • Electrical tests include resistance, voltage withstand (2000 V or 2500 V depending on cable type), insulation resistance at 110 °C, and absence of insulation faults.
    • Constructional and dimensional tests verify insulation thickness and overall cable diameter.
    • Material tests confirm the insulation meets durability and performance criteria, including impact resistance at low temperature (-5 °C).
    • Testing protocols are detailed in Annex A, ensuring comprehensive compliance.
  • General Dimensions and Electrical Characteristics:

    • Tables provide specified insulation thicknesses, overall diameters, and minimum insulation resistance values.
    • Dimensions are calculated according to EN 60719.

Applications

EN 50525-2-42 cables are essential in applications requiring reliable, heat-resistant, low voltage wiring, such as:

  • Fixed installations in industrial and commercial buildings where ambient temperatures can be elevated.
  • Internal wiring of electrical equipment and switchgear, especially within control panels where heat dissipation affects cable performance.
  • Mechanical protection environments, allowing use at voltages up to 600/1000 V under HD 516 guidelines.
  • Suitable for power distribution in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors with a requirement for non-sheathed, low voltage cables resistant to thermal stress.

Related Standards

  • EN 50525-1: General requirements for low voltage energy cables up to 450/750 V.
  • EN 60228: Specification for conductors of insulated cables.
  • EN 50363-1: Specifications for crosslinked elastomeric insulating compounds.
  • EN 50395 & EN 50396: Test methods (electrical and non-electrical) for low voltage energy cables.
  • EN 60719: Calculation methods for cable dimensions.
  • HD 516: Guidance on the safe use of cables in fixed installations and switchgear applications.

By adhering to EN 50525-2-42:2011, manufacturers and installers ensure compliance with European low voltage cable standards, optimizing electrical safety, durability, and performance in demanding operational environments. This standard supports efficient design, installation, and quality assurance of single core cables with crosslinked EVA insulation, crucial for modern electrical infrastructure requiring high heat tolerance and low voltage reliability.

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EN 50525-2-42:2011 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Electric cables - Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) - Part 2-42: Cables for general applications - Single core non-sheathed cables with crosslinked EVA insulation". This standard covers: EN 50525-2-42 applies to crosslinked elastomeric insulated single core non-sheathed cables. The cables are of rated voltages U0/U up to and including 450/750 V. NOTE 1 Cables rated 450/750 V may be used at 600/1 000 V when this cable is used in fixed installations with mechanical protection, within switchgear and control gear. See HD 516. The cables are intended for use in fixed installations within high temperature zones. The maximum conductor operating temperature for each of the cables in this standard is 110 °C. NOTE 2 HD 516 contains extensive guidance on the safe use of cables in this standard. This EN 50525-2-42 should be read in conjunction with EN 50525-1, which specifies general requirements.

EN 50525-2-42 applies to crosslinked elastomeric insulated single core non-sheathed cables. The cables are of rated voltages U0/U up to and including 450/750 V. NOTE 1 Cables rated 450/750 V may be used at 600/1 000 V when this cable is used in fixed installations with mechanical protection, within switchgear and control gear. See HD 516. The cables are intended for use in fixed installations within high temperature zones. The maximum conductor operating temperature for each of the cables in this standard is 110 °C. NOTE 2 HD 516 contains extensive guidance on the safe use of cables in this standard. This EN 50525-2-42 should be read in conjunction with EN 50525-1, which specifies general requirements.

EN 50525-2-42:2011 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 50525-2-42:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to HD 22.7 S2:1995/A2:2004, HD 22.7 S2:1995/A1:1999, HD 22.7 S2:1995, EN 16282-3:2016, EN 16282-2:2016, EN 1648-2:2018, EN 16282-3:2016+A1:2021, EN 1648-1:2018, EN 60335-1:2012/A13:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 50525-2-42:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/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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Electric cables - Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750
V (U0/U) - Part 2-42: Cables for general applications - Single core non-sheathed cables
with crosslinked EVA insulation
Kabel und Leitungen - Starkstromleitungen mit Nennspannungen bis 450/750 V (U0/U) -
Teil 2-42: Starkstromleitungen für allgemeine Anwendungen - Ader- und
Verdrahtungsleitungen mit vernetzter EVA-Isolierung
Câbles électriques - Câbles d’énergie basse tension de tension assignée au plus égale à
450/750 V (U0/U) - Partie 2-42: Câbles pour applications générales - Conducteurs isolés
en matériau EVA réticulé
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50525-2-42:2011
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50525-2-42
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.060.20 Supersedes HD 22.7 S2:1995 + A1:1999 + A2:2004

English version
Electric cables -
Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
(U /U) -
Part 2-42: Cables for general applications -
Single core non-sheathed cables with crosslinked EVA insulation

Câbles électriques -  Kabel und Leitungen -
Câbles d’énergie basse tension de tension Starkstromleitungen mit Nennspannungen
assignée au plus égale à 450/750 V bis 450/750 V (U /U) -
(U /U) -
Teil 2-42: Starkstromleitungen für
Partie 2-42: Câbles pour applications allgemeine Anwendungen -
générales - Ader- und Verdrahtungsleitungen mit
Conducteurs isolés en matériau EVA vernetzter EVA-Isolierung
réticulé
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2011-01-17. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
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 Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

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Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

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Ref. No. EN 50525-2-42:2011 E
Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 20, Electric cables.
The text of the draft was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 50525-2-42 on 2011-01-17.
This document, which is one of a multipart series, supersedes HD 22.7 S2:1995 + A1:1999 +
A2:2004.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the
subject of patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any
or all such patent rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2012-01-17
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2014-01-17
___________
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Contents
Page
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Heat resistant cables (110 °C) . 5
4.1 Cables for fixed wiring – H07G-U, H07G-R and H07G-K . 5
4.2 Cables for internal wiring – H05G-U and H05G-K . 5
Annex A (normative) Tests for cables to EN 50525-2-42 . 7
Annex B (normative) General data . 8
Bibliography . 10
Tables
Table A.1 . 7
Table B.1 ― General data for Types H07G-U, H07G-R and H07G-K . 8
Table B.2 ― General data for Types H05G-U and H05G-K . 9

1 Scope
EN 50525-2-42 applies to crosslinked elastomeric insulated single core non-sheathed cables.
The cables are of rated voltages U /U up to and including 450/750 V.
NOTE 1 Cables rated 450/750 V may be used at 600/1 000 V when this cable is used in fixed installations with
mechanical protection, within switchgear and control gear. See HD 516.
The cables are intended for use in fixed installations within high temperature zones.
The maximum conductor operating temperature for each of the cables in this standard is
110 °C.
NOTE 2 HD 516 contains extensive guidance on the safe use of cables in this standard.
This EN 50525-2-42 should be read in conjunction with EN 50525-1, which specifies general
requirements.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE One or more references to the standards below are in respect of a specific sub-division of that standard,
for instance a clause, a table, a class or a type. Cross-references to these standards are undated and, at all times,
the
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