SIST EN 60811-203:2012
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 203: General tests - Measurement of overall dimensions
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 203: General tests - Measurement of overall dimensions
IEC 60811-203:2012 gives the methods for measuring overall dimensions and is applicable to all types of cable, circular and flat. IEC 60811-203:2012 cancels and replaces 8.3 of IEC 60811-1-1:1993, which is withdrawn.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 203: Allgemeine Prüfungen - Messung der Außenmaße
Câbles électriques et câbles à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non-métalliques - Partie 203: Essais d'ordre général - Mesure des dimensions extérieures
La CEI 60811-203:2012 décrit les méthodes pour la mesure des dimensions extérieures qui s'appliquent à tous les types de câbles, circulaires et méplats. La CEI 60811-203:2012 annule et remplace 8.3 de la CEI 60811-1-1:1993, 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 - 203. del: Splošni preskusi - Meritev skupnih mer
203. del standarda IEC 60811 navaja metode za meritve skupnih mer in se uporablja za vse vrste kablov, in sicer okrogle in ploščate.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 04-Jul-2012
- Technical Committee
- IEKA - Electric cables
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 12-Jun-2012
- Due Date
- 17-Aug-2012
- Completion Date
- 05-Jul-2012
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 23-Jul-2014
- Effective Date
- 23-Jul-2014
Overview
EN 60811-203:2012 (IEC 60811-203:2012) specifies standardized methods for the measurement of overall dimensions of electric and optical fibre cables made from non‑metallic materials. It applies to all cable types - circular and flat - and is intended to be used together with IEC/EN 60811-100:2012. The standard replaces clause 8.3 of the withdrawn IEC 60811-1-1:1993 without technical changes and defines practical measurement procedures used in routine and type testing.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Measurement of overall dimensions over insulation, sheath or as required in other test sequences; tests normally at room temperature.
- Methods for circular cables:
- For overall dimensions ≤ 25 mm: use a micrometer, profile projector or similar apparatus in two perpendicular directions.
- Routine testing may use a dial micrometer or vernier caliper (with care to limit contact pressure).
- For dimensions > 25 mm: measure circumference with a measuring tape and calculate diameter, or use a direct-reading diameter tape.
- Methods for flat cables: measure along the major and minor axes of the cross-section with a micrometer, profile projector or similar.
- Readings and accuracy: record to 0.1 mm for dimensions up to and including 25 mm, and to 0.5 mm for dimensions exceeding 25 mm (unless otherwise specified by the relevant cable standard).
- Sampling and evaluation: sample selection and acceptance criteria follow the relevant cable construction standard; results are evaluated and reported per IEC 60811-100.
Practical applications
- Provides a consistent, repeatable procedure for manufacturers, test laboratories and quality teams to verify cable geometry during:
- Incoming material inspection (insulation/sheath thickness and cable diameter)
- Routine production checks and type qualification
- Supplier and component acceptance testing
- Useful for design verification, ensuring fit in trays/conduits, confirming compliance with cable construction specifications, and preparing test reports for regulatory or customer audits.
- Typical users: cable manufacturers, independent test labs, material suppliers, design engineers, procurement teams, and certification/inspection bodies.
Related standards
- IEC/EN 60811-100:2012 - General requirements and test-report format (normative reference; EN 60811-203 must be read in conjunction with this).
- IEC 60811-1-1:1993 - Previously contained clause 8.3 (now withdrawn; EN 60811-203 replaces that content).
Keywords: EN 60811-203:2012, IEC 60811-203, measurement of overall dimensions, cable testing, non-metallic materials, micrometer, diameter tape, flat cables, cable standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60811-203:2012 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 203: General tests - Measurement of overall dimensions". This standard covers: IEC 60811-203:2012 gives the methods for measuring overall dimensions and is applicable to all types of cable, circular and flat. IEC 60811-203:2012 cancels and replaces 8.3 of IEC 60811-1-1:1993, 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 <a href='http://webstore.iec.ch/webstore/webstore.nsf/ArtNum_PK/46164'>IEC 60811-100:2012</a>.
IEC 60811-203:2012 gives the methods for measuring overall dimensions and is applicable to all types of cable, circular and flat. IEC 60811-203:2012 cancels and replaces 8.3 of IEC 60811-1-1:1993, 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 <a href='http://webstore.iec.ch/webstore/webstore.nsf/ArtNum_PK/46164'>IEC 60811-100:2012</a>.
SIST EN 60811-203:2012 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.
SIST EN 60811-203:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60811-1-1:1999, SIST EN 60811-1-1:1999/A1:2002, SIST EN 60811-1-1:1999/A1:2002, SIST EN 60811-1-1:1999, SIST EN 60811-1-1:1999/A1:2002, SIST EN 60811-1-1:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 60811-203:2012 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 203:
General tests - Measurement of overall dimensions
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Werkstoffe - Teil 203: Allgemeine Prüfungen - Messung der Außenmaße
Câbles électriques et câbles à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non
-métalliques - Partie 203: Essais d'ordre général - Mesure des dimensions extérieures
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60811-203:2012
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 60811-203
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20 Supersedes EN 60811-1-1:1995 (partially) + A1:2001 (partially)
English version
Electric and optical fibre cables -
Test methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 203: General tests -
Measurement of overall dimensions
(IEC 60811-203:2012)
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und
Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non- Glasfaserkabel -
métalliques - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Partie 203: Essais généraux - Werkstoffe -
Mesure des dimensions extérieures Teil 203: Allgemeine Prüfungen -
(CEI 60811-203:2012) Messung der Außenmaße
(IEC 60811-203:2012)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-04-16. 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
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Ref. No. EN 60811-203:2012 E
Foreword
The text of document 20/1282/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60811-203, 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
(dow) 2015-04-16
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes 8.3 of EN 60811-1-1:1995 + A1:2001 (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 60811-1-1:1995 + A1:2001, 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 60811-203:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
- 3 - EN 60811-203:2012
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 60811-100 2012 Electric and optical fibre cables - Test EN 60811-100 2012
methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 100: General
IEC 60811-203 ®
Edition 1.0 2012-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 203: General tests – Measurement of overall dimensions
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques – Méthodes d’essai pour les matériaux
non-métalliques –
Partie 203: Essais généraux – Mesure des dimensions extérieures
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX H
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-88912-958-4
– 2 – 60811-203 IEC:2012
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 Measuring procedure . 6
4.3 Evaluation of the measurement results . 7
5 Test report. 7
Bibliography . 8
60811-203 IEC:2012 – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES –
TEST METHODS FOR NON-METALLIC MATERIALS –
Part 203: General tests –
Measurement of overall dimensions
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
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