EN 60702-1:2002/A1:2015
(Amendment)Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V - Part 1: Cables
Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V - Part 1: Cables
Mineralisolierte Leitungen mit einer Nennspannung bis 750 V - Teil 1: Leitungen
Câbles à isolant minéral et leurs terminaisons de tension assignée ne dépassant pas 750 V - Partie 1: Câbles
Kabli z mineralno izolacijo in njihovi priključki z naznačeno napetostjo, ki ne presega 750 V - 1. del: Kabli - Dopolnilo A1
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 26-Feb-2015
- Withdrawal Date
- 18-Feb-2018
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 20 - Electric cables
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 20 - IEC_TC_20
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 27-Feb-2015
- Completion Date
- 27-Feb-2015
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 60702-1:2002/A1:2015 is a European standard governing mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V, specifically focusing on Part 1: Cables. This amendment (A1:2015) updates the original 2002 specification to ensure enhanced safety, performance, and compliance with current regulatory frameworks across Europe. Mineral insulated cables are known for their robustness, fire resistance, and long service life, making them essential in various electrical installations.
The standard is aligned with the International Electrotechnical Commission's IEC 60702-1:2002/A1:2015 and is approved by CENELEC, ensuring harmonized implementation across member countries. It addresses technical requirements, test methods, and performance criteria crucial for manufacturers, designers, and installers working with mineral insulated cables within low voltage applications (up to 750 V).
Key Topics
Scope of Application
Mineral insulated cables covered by this standard are designed for rated voltages not exceeding 750 V, intended primarily for use in environments demanding high fire resistance and mechanical durability.Normative References
The standard references critical international standards for testing and performance validation, including:- IEC 60227-1: Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables requirements
- IEC 60228: Conductors of insulated cables
- IEC 60331-series: Fire resistance testing for cables
- IEC 60332-1-2: Flame propagation tests
- IEC 60754-2: Testing gases emitted during cable combustion
- IEC 60811-series: Mechanical and physical tests on cable materials
- IEC 61034-2: Smoke density measurement during combustion
Definitions and Test Methods
The standard clearly defines nominal values, type tests, and the essential performance characteristics mineral insulated cables must meet, including mechanical impact resistance at low temperatures, heat shock resistance, and sheathing thickness.Performance Requirements
- Flame retardance and fire resistance: Cables must pass strict fire tests, including 180 minutes flame exposure under IEC 60331. The charred area after flame tests must maintain a safe distance from clamps as per IEC 60332-1-2.
- Sheath thickness: Detailed copper sheath thickness requirements are specified separately for 500 V and 750 V cables to ensure mechanical protection and performance longevity.
Amendments in A1:2015
This amendment modifies testing procedures and normative references to reflect advances in cable technology and updated test standards, ensuring the standard’s relevance and applicability.
Applications
Mineral insulated cables standardized under EN 60702-1:2002/A1:2015 are predominantly used in:
- Safety-critical electrical installations such as fire alarm systems, emergency power supplies, and building infrastructure requiring guaranteed circuit integrity during fire events.
- Industrial environments where exposure to harsh mechanical and thermal conditions demands cables with superior fire, heat, and impact resistance.
- Building and construction projects requiring compliance with European low-voltage directives (LVD 2006/95/EC) and fire safety norms.
- Underground and exposed installations where long-term durability and safety are essential.
These cables provide enhanced protection against fire propagation, maintain circuit performance under fire shock conditions, and emit non-corrosive gases, supporting the safety objectives in electrical equipment usage.
Related Standards
For comprehensive understanding and compliance, EN 60702-1:2002/A1:2015 should be applied alongside:
- EN 60702-2: Mineral insulated cables and terminations - Part 2: Terminations
- EN 60702-3: Guide to use of mineral insulated cables and their terminations (under consideration)
- IEC 60331 series: Fire resistance of cables
- IEC 60332-1-2: Flame propagation testing
- IEC 60754-2: Determination of acidity and conductivity of combustion gases
- IEC 60811 series: Test methods for mechanical and physical properties of cable materials
These related standards ensure a holistic approach to performance validation, installation, and safety of mineral insulated cables in various electrical systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60702-1:2002/A1:2015 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V - Part 1: Cables". This standard covers: Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V - Part 1: Cables
Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V - Part 1: Cables
EN 60702-1:2002/A1:2015 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 60702-1:2002/A1:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60702-1:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60702-1:2002/A1:2015 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V
- Part 1: Cables
Mineralisolierte Leitungen mit einer Bemessungsspannung bis 750 V -- Teil 1: Leitungen
Câbles à isolant minéral et leurs terminaisons de tension assignée ne dépassant pas
750 V -- Partie 1: Câbles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60702-1:2002/A1:2015
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60702-1:2002/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2015
ICS 29.060.20
English Version
Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated
voltage not exceeding 750 V -
Part 1: Cables
(IEC 60702-1:2002/A1:2015)
Câbles à isolant minéral et leurs terminaisons de tension Mineralisolierte Leitungen mit einer Bemessungsspannung
assignée ne dépassant pas 750 V - bis 750 V -
Partie 1: Câbles Teil 1: Leitungen
(IEC 60702-1:2002/A1:2015) (IEC 60702-1:2002/A1:2015)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 60702-1:2002; it was approved by CENELEC on 2015-02-19. 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.
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
© 2015 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60702-1:2002/A1:2015 E
Foreword
The text of document 20/1528/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 60702-1/A1, prepared by IEC TC 20, Electric
cables" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 60702-
1:2002/A1:2015.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has (dop) 2015-11-19
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2018-02-19
• latest date by which the national
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.
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 60702-1:2002/A1:2015 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated :
Add the following new text to the Bibliography :
IEC 60702-2 NOTE Harmonised as EN 60702-2.
- 3 - EN 60702-1:2002/A1:2015
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 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Replace the existing list of references with the following references:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60227-1 - Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V --
Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60228 - Conductors of insulated cables EN 60228 -
IEC 60331-1 - Tests for electric cables under fire conditions - -
- Circuit integrity -
Part 1: Test method for fire with shock at a
temperature of at least 830 °C for cables of
rated voltage up to and including 0,6/1,0 kV
and with an overall diameter exceeding 20
mm
IEC 60331-2 - Tests for electric cables under fire conditions - -
- Circuit integrity -
Part 2: Test method for fire with shock at a
temperature of at least 830 °C for cables of
rated voltage up to and including 0,6/1,0 kV
and with an overall diameter not exceeding
20 mm
IEC 60332-1-2 - Tests on electric and optical fibre cables EN 60332-1-2 -
under fire conditions --
Part 1-2: Test for vertical flame propagation
for a single insulated wire or cable -
Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame
IEC 60754-2 - Test on gases evolved during combustion of EN 60754-2 -
materials from cables -
Part 2: Determination of acidity (by pH
measurement) and conductivity
IEC 60811-202 - Electric and optical fibre cables - Test EN 60811-202 -
methods for non-metallic materials --
Part 202: General tests - Measurement of
thickness of non-metallic sheath
IEC 60811-506 - Electric and optical fibre cables - Test EN 60811-506 -
methods for non-metallic materials --
Part 506: Mechanical tests - Impact test at
low temperature for insulations and sheaths
IEC 60811-509 - Electric
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