SIST EN 62012-1:2004

SLOVENSKI SIST EN 62012-1:2004

STANDARD
april 2004
Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications to be used in
harsh environments - Part 1: Generic specification (IEC 62012-1:2002)
ICS 33.120.20 Referenčna številka
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62012-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2002

ICS 33.120.20
English version
Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications
to be used in harsh environments
Part 1: Generic specification
(IEC 62012-1:2002)
Câbles multiconducteurs à paires Mehradrige und symmetrische
symétriques et quartes pour transmission paar-/-viererverseilte Kabel
numérique utilisés en environnement für digitale Kommunikation
difficile zur Anwendung in rauher Umgebung
Partie 1: Spécification générique Teil 1: Fachgrundspezifikation
(CEI 62012-1:2002) (IEC 62012-1:2002)

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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.

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Ref. No. EN 62012-1:2002 E
Foreword
The text of document 46C/503/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 62012-1, prepared by SC 46C, Wires and
symmetric cables, of IEC TC 46, Cables, wires, waveguides, r.f. connectors, r.f. and microwave
passive components and accessories, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was
approved by CENELEC as EN 62012-1 on 2002-10-01.
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) 2003-07-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2005-10-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
Annexes designated "informative" are given for information only.
In this standard, annexes A, B and ZA are normative and annexes C and D are informative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62012-1:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 60811-1-2 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60811-1-2:1995 (not modified).
IEC 60811-3-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60811-3-1:1995 (not modified).
IEC 60811-4-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60811-4-1:1995 (not modified).
IEC 60811-4-2 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60811-4-2:1999 (modified).
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
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 60028 1925 International standard of resistance for - -
copper
1)
IEC 60050-701 - International electrotechnical vocabulary - -
- Chapter 701: Telecommunications,
channels and networks
1)
IEC 60050-704 - Chapter 704: Transmission - -

1)
IEC 60050-722 - Chapter 722: Telephony - -

IEC 60068-2 Series Environmental testing EN 60068-2 Series
Part 2: Tests
IEC 60189-1 1986 Low-frequency cables and wires with - -
PVC insulation and PVC sheath
Part 1: General test and measuring
methods
IEC 60304 1982 Standard colours for insulation for low- HD 402 S2 1984
frequency cables and wires
2)
IEC 60332-1 1993 Tests on electric cables under fire - -
conditions
Part 1: Test on a single vertical
insulated wire or cable
3)
IEC 60332-2 1989 Part 2: Test on a single small vertical HD 405.2 S1 1991
insulated copper wire or cable

4)
IEC 60332-3 Series Part 3: Tests on bunched wires or - 1993
cables
1)
Undated reference.
2)
EN 50265-1:1998 and EN 50265-2-1:1998, which are related to IEC 60332-1:1993, apply.
3)
HD 405.2 S1 is superseded by EN 50265-1:1998 and EN 50265-2-2:1998.
4)
The series EN 50266, which is related to the series IEC 60332-3, applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
1) 5)
IEC 60754-1 - Test on gases evolved during - -
combustion of materials from cables
Part 1: Determination of the amount of
halogen acid gas
IEC 60811-1-1 1993 Insulating and sheathing materials of EN 60811-1-1 1995
electric and optical cables - Common
test methods
Part 1-1: General application -
Measurement of thickness and overall
dimensions - Tests for determining the
mechanical properties
6)
IEC 60811-1-3 1985 Common test methods for insulating and HD 505.1.3 S2 1991
sheating materials of electric cables
Part 1: Methods for general application -
Section 3: Methods for determining the
density - Water absorption tests -
Shrinkage test
7)
IEC 60811-1-4 1985 Insulating and sheathing materials of EN 60811-1-4 1995
electric and optical cables - Common
test methods
Part 1-4: General application - Tests at
low temperature
1) 8)
IEC 61034-1 - Measurement of smoke density of - -
cables burning under defined conditions
Part 1: Test apparatus
1) 9)
IEC 61034-2 - Part 2: Test procedure and - -
requirements
5)
EN 50267-1:1998 and EN 50265-7-1:1998, which are related to IEC 60754-1:1994, apply.
6)
HD 505.1.3 S2 is superseded by EN 60811-1-3:1995, which is based on IEC 60811-1-3:1993.
7)
EN 60811-1-4 includes corrigendum May 1986 + A1:1993 to IEC 60811-1-4.
8)
EN 50268-1:1999, which is related to IEC 61034-1:1997, applies.
9)
EN 50268-2:1999, which is related to IEC 61034-2:1997, applies.

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62012-1
INTERNATIONAL
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STANDARD
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2002-06
Câbles multiconducteurs à paires symétriques
et quartes pour transmissions numériques
utilisés en environnements sévères –
Partie 1:
Spécification générique
Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables
for digital communications to be used in
harsh environments –
Part 1:
Generic specification
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.7
INTRODUCTION.11
1 General.13
1.1 Scope.13
1.2 Normative references.13
1.3 Definitions.15
1.4 Environmental considerations.15
2 Materials and cable construction .17
2.1 General remarks.17
2.2 Cable construction.17
2.3 Identification.21
2.4 Finished cable.21
3 Test methods.21
3.1 General remarks.21
3.2 Electrical tests.21
3.3 Mechanical and dimensional measurement tests .23
3.4 Environmental tests.31
3.5 Temperature tests.39
3.6 Chemical tests.45
3.7 Radiation tests.47
Annex A (normative) Horizontal integrated fire-test method .55
A.1 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations .55
A.2 Test environment.55
A.3 Test apparatus.55
A.4 Test specimens.73
A.5 Calibration and maintenance of test equipment.75
A.6 Test specimen preparation.85
A.7 Test procedures.87
A.8 Post-test clean-up and inspection .89
A.9 Calculations.91
A.10 Report.97
Annex B (normative) Method for determining suitability of oxygen analysers for making
heat release measurements .99
B.1 General.99
B.2 Procedure.99
B.3 Additional precautions.99
Annex C (informative) Material information list .101
C.1 Analyser.101
C.2 Fire-test chamber.101
C.3 Firebrick.101

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C.4 Inside glass panes.101
C.5 Lamp.103
C.6 Recording device.103
C.7 Bi-directional probe.103
C.8 Neutral density filters.103
C.9 Gas calorimeter.103
C.10 Standard insulated conductor (calibration cable).103
Annex D (informative) Brick sizes .105
Bibliography.107
Figure 1 – Fixture for cable crushing test .25
Figure 2 – Bending under tension .27
Figure 3 – Tensile performance measuring apparatus .29
Figure 4 – Example of temperature versus time .45
Figure 5 – Test set up for radiation .51
Figure A.1 – Schematic of the air-inlet chamber.57
Figure A.2 – Schematic of the fire test chamber.61
Figure A.3 – Cross-section of the fire test chamber (Section B-B, Figure A.2) .61
Figure A.4 – Schematic of the exhaust transition .65
Figure A.5 – Smoke measurement system .67
Figure A.6 – Location of exhaust transition, exhaust duct, smoke measurement system
and damper .69
Figure A.7 – Details of ladder cable tray and supports .71
Figure A.8 – Schematic of gas sampling system .73
Figure A.9 – Temperature history of inorganic reinforced cement board at
thermocouple in air (7 m) .81
Table 1 – Requirement for vibration .33
Table 2 – Sock severities.35
Table 3 – Characteristics to be checked versus the frequency range of the application.37
Table 4 – Circuit integrity classes E .39
Table 5 – Total dose/dose rate combinations .53
Table D.1 – Sizes of bricks .105

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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MULTICORE AND SYMMETRICAL PAIR/QUAD CABLES FOR DIGITAL
COMMUNICATIONS TO BE USED IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS –
Part 1: Generic specification
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62012-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 46C: Wires and
symmetric cables, of IEC technical committee 46: Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors,
RF and microwave passive components and accessories.
This bilingual version (2004-02) replaces the English version (2002-06).
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS RVD
46C/503/FDIS 46C/535/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.

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This standard constitutes Part 1 of the IEC 62012 series, published under the general title
Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications to be used in harsh
environments.
Part 2 is currently in preparation.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
2007. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
The cables used for customer premises cabling or other IT cabling may have to work in harsh
environments. This can be in case of fire but also due to conditions of installation in industrial
plant. This standard will be supplemented by sectional specifications addressing a particular
function as defined in 1.4. Detail specifications will refer to one or several sectional
specifications depending upon the actual design of the cable.

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MULTICORE AND SYMMETRICAL PAIR/QUAD CABLES FOR DIGITAL
COMMUNICATIONS TO BE USED IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS –
Part 1: Generic specification
1 General
1.1 Scope
This part of IEC 62012 specifies the definitions and test methods, when used in harsh
environment, of symmetrical pair and quad cables used in digital communication systems
such as ISDN, local area networks and data communication systems. This standard gives
guidance concerning the design and testing of these cables.
1.2 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.
IEC 60028:1925, International standard of resistance for copper
IEC 60050(701), International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Chapter 701: Telecommu-
nications, channels and networks
IEC 60050(704), International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Chapter 704: Transmission
IEC 60050(722), International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Chapter 722: Telephony
IEC 60068-2 (all parts), Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests
IEC 60189-1:1986, Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath –
Part 1: General test and measuring methods
IEC 60304:1982, Standard colours for insulation for low-frequency cables and wires
IEC 60332-1:1993, Tests on electric cables under fire conditions – Part 1: Test on a single
vertical insulated wire or cable
IEC 60332-2:1989, Tests on electric cables under fire conditions – Part 2: Test on a single
small vertical insulated copper wire or cable
IEC 60332-3 (all parts), Tests on electric cables under fire conditions – Part 3: Tests on
bunched wires or cables
IEC 60754-1, Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables – Part 1:
Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas

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IEC 60811-1-1:1993, Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric
cables – Part 1: Methods for general application – Section 1: Measurement of thickness and
overall dimensions – Tests for determining the mechanical properties
IEC 60811-1-3:1985, Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric
cables – Part 1: Methods for general application – Section Three: Methods for determining the
density – Water absorption tests – Shrinkage test
IEC 60811-1-4:1985, Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric
cables – Part 1: Methods for general application – Section Four: Tests at low temperature
IEC 61034-1, Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions –
Part 1: Test apparatus
IEC 61034-2, Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions –
Part 2: Test procedure and requirements
1.3 Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the definitions given in IEC 60050-701, IEC 60050-704,
IEC 60050-722 and IEC 61156-1 apply.
1.4 Environmental considerations
The cables shall be designed to perform in one or more of the following environmental
condition.
It is the intention of this standard that any cables defined as compliant with one or more of the
categories referred to in definitions of 1.3 shall also be compliant with the electrical,
mechanical and environmental requirement given below when tested in accordance with
Clauses 3 and 4.
1.4.1 Fire resistance
When subjected to fire according to the test described in 3.4.6, the cables shall be capable of
transmitting the expected signal with or without degradation as described in the detail
specification.
1.4.2 Temperature
When subjected to temperature according to the test described in 3.5, the cables shall be
capable of transmitting the expected signal with or without degradation as described in the
detail specification.
1.4.3 Nuclear radiations (αα, ββ, γγ)
αα ββ γγ
When subjected to radiations according to the test described in 3.7, the cables shall be
capable of transmitting the expected signal with or without degradation as described in the
detail specification.
1.4.4 Chemical
When subjected to chemical agents accordingly to the test described in 3.6, the cables shall
be capable of transmitting the expected signal with or without degradation as described in the
detail specification.
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2 Materials and cable construction
2.1 General remarks
The choice of materials and cable construction shall be suitable for the intended application
and installation of the cable.
2.2 Cable construction
The cable construction shall be in accordance with the details and dimensions given in the
relevant detail cable specification.
2.2.1 Conductor
The conductor may be either solid or stranded. The solid conductor shall be circular in section
and may be plain or metal-coated. Normally, the solid conductor shall be drawn in one piece.
Joints in the solid conductor are permitted, provided that the tensile strength of a joint is not
less than 85 % of the unjointed solid conductor.
When the conductor consists of annealed copper, it shall be uniform in quality and free from
defects. The properties of the copper shall be in accordance with IEC 60028.
The stranded conductor shall consist of strands circular in section and assembled without
insulation between them by concentric stranding or bunched.
The individual strands of the conductor may be plain or metal-coated.
Normally, the individual strands shall be drawn in one piece. Joints in individual strands are
permitted provided that the tensile strength of a joint is not less than 85 % of the tensile
strength of the unjointed individual strand. Joints in the complete stranded conductor are not
permitted unless allowed and specified in the relevant detail cable specification.
2.2.2 Insulation
Conductor insulation shall be composed of one or more suitable dielectric materials. The
insulation may be solid, cellular or composite (e.g. foam skin)
The insulation shall be continuous, having a thickness as uniform as possible.
The insulation shall be applied to fit closely to the conductor. The stripping properties of the
insulation shall be checked in accordance with the method specified in 3.4 of IEC 60189-1. It
shall be possible to strip the insulation from the conductor easily and without damage to the
conductor.
When required the insulated conductors shall be coloured for identification. Colours shall
correspond reasonably with the standard colours shown in IEC 60304.
2.2.3 Colour code
The colour code for insulation is given in the relevant detail cable specification
2.2.4 Cable element
The cable element is
• a single insulated conductor, or

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• a pair consisting of two insulated conductors twisted together and designated wire "a" and
wire "b", or
• a quad consisting of four insulated conductors twisted together and designated wire "a",
wire "c", wire "b" and wire "d" in order of rotation.
The choice of the maximum average length of lay in the finished cable shall be made with
respect to the specified crosstalk requirements, handling performance and the pair or quad
integrity.
NOTE Forming the element with a variable lay can lead to the infrequent but acceptable occurrence of the
maximum lay being longer than the one that may be specified.
2.2.5 Screening of the cable element
If a screen is required over the pair or quad, it may consist of the following:
a) a metallic tape laminated to a plastic tape;
b) a metallic tape laminated to a plastic tape and a metal-coated or solid drain wire whereby
the metal tape is in contact with the drain wire;
c) plain or metal-coated copper braid;
d) a metallic tape laminated to a plastic tape and a metal-coated or plain braid.
Care should be taken when putting dissimilar metals in contact with each other. Coatings or
other methods of protection may be necessary to prevent galvanic interaction.
A protective buffer (wrapped or extruded) may be applied under and/or over the screen.
2.2.6 Cable make-up
The cable elements may be laid up in concentric layers or in unit construction. The cable core
may be protected by a layer (wrappings of a non-hygroscopic tape or extruded).
NOTE Fillers may be used to maintain a circular formation.
2.2.7 Screening of the cable core
The cable core may be screened by
a) a metallic tape laminated to a plastic tape which is bonded to the sheath;
b) a metallic tape laminated to a plastic tape and a metal-coated, stranded or plain metallic
drain wire whereby the metal tape is in contact with the drain wire;
c) plain or metal-coated copper braid;
d) a metallic tape laminated to a plastic tape and a metal-coated or plain metallic braid;
e) plain metallic tape;
f) a metallic tube.
Care should be taken when putting dissimilar metals in contact with each other. Coatings or
other methods of protection may be necessary to prevent galvanic interaction.
A protective buffer (wrapped or extruded) may be applied under and/or over the screen.
2.2.8 Sheath
Where a sheath is required, it shall have adequate mechanical strength and elasticity.

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The sheath shall be continuous, having a thickness as uniform as possible. The minimum
thickness of the sheath shall be determined in accordance with the method specified in
2.2.1.2 of IEC 60189-1.
The sheath shall be applied to fit closely to the core of the cable. In the case of screened
cables, the sheath shall not adhere to the screen except when it is intentionally bonded to it.
2.2.9 Colour of sheath
The colour of the sheath may be specified in the relevant detail cable specification.
2.3 Identification
2.3.1 Cable marking
Unless otherwise specified, each length of cable shall bear the name of the manufacturer and,
when required, the year of manufacture, using one of the following methods:
a) coloured threads or tapes;
b) printed tape;
c) printing on the core wrappings;
d) marking on the sheath.
Additional markings may be required on the sheath as indicated in the relevant detail cable
specification.
2.3.2 Labelling
Information shall be given either on a label attached to each length of finished cable or on the
outside of the product packaging, as follows:
a) type of cable;
b) manufacturer's name or logo;
c) year of manufacture;
d) length of cable in metres.
2.4 Finished cable
The finished cable shall be adequately protected for storage and shipment.
3 Test methods
3.1 General remarks
Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be carried out under the conditions specified in
IEC 60068.
3.2 Electrical tests
Electrical tests are performed according to IEC 61156-1. The relevant sectional specification
gives the applicable tests.
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3.3 Mechanical and dimensional measurement tests
3.3.1 Measurement of dimensions
The measurement of thickness and diameter shall be carried out in accordance with Clause 8
of IEC 60811-1-1.
3.3.2 Elongation at break of the conductor
The method of measuring the elongation at break of the conductor is specified in 3.3 of
IEC 60189-1.
3.3.3 Tensile strength of the insulation
When applicable, the measurement of the tensile strength of the insulation is performed in
accordance with 9.1.7 of IEC 60811-1-1.
3.3.4 Elongation at break of the sheath
The method of measuring the elongation at break of the plastic sheath is specified in 9.2.7 of
IEC 60811-1-1.
3.3.5 Tensile strength of the sheath
The method of measuring the tensile strength of the plastic sheath is specified in 9.2.7 of
IEC 60811-1-1.
3.3.6 Crush test of the cable
3.3.6.1 Object
To determine the ability of a cable to withstand a transverse load (or a force) applied to any
part of the cable.
3.3.6.2 Procedure
The test is performed at 1 m from the near end of a 100 m length of cable.
The load (F) as indicated in the relevant cable specification shall be applied gradually without
any abrupt change for a duration of 2 min. If incremental loading is used the steps shall not
exceed a ratio of 1,5.
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2 F
100 mm
Cable under test
Radius of 5 mm
100 mm
IEC  1354/02
Figure 1 – Fixture for cable crushing test
3.3.6.3 Requirements
During the test, the transmission characteristics shall be within the limiting values specified in
the detail specification.
The detail specification may, in addition, indicate other tests to be performed.
3.3.6.4 Information to be given in the detail specification
a) Value of the force F.
b) Distance from the test region to the test port.
c) Electrical tests and their requirements.
3.3.7 Bending under tension
3.3.7.1 Object
To determine the ability of a cable to withstand a number of reverse bends.
3.3.7.2 Procedure
The test is performed on the first 10 m from the near end of a 100 m length of cable.
The cable is subjected to a certain number of reverse bends using a pulling "go and return"
arrangement over its entire length. The radius of the two pulleys shall be in accordance with
the minimum dynamic bending radius of the cable as stated in the relevant detail
specification. The pulleys shall be positioned so that the bending angle of the cable on each
pulley is more than 90° as shown in Figure 2.

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The cable is pulled forwards and backwards against a restraining force F which is set to
r
ensure continuous contact between the cable and the pulleys.
The speed should not be less than 1 m/min.
O
F
r
120°
P1
P2
F
120°
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Figure 2 – Bending under tension
3.3.7.3 Requirements
After the test, the cable shall show no visual damage and the electrical requirements shall be
satisfied.
3.3.7.4 Information to be given in the detail specification
a) Number of cycles.
b) Electrical tests and their required limits to be applied.
3.3.8 Tensile performance of the cable
This subclause specifies the method of test to determine the ability of a finished to withstand
a tensile load.
3.3.8.1 Equipment
The equipment shall consist of a tensile strength measuring apparatus that is able to
accommodate the minimum length to be tested. Transfer devices may be used and a load cell
with a maximum error of ±3 % of its maximum range. Care should be taken that the specific
method of clamping the cable should not affect the results (see Figure 3).

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Clamping Clamping
device device
Cable length under test
Pulling
Load cell
equipment
Measuring
equipment
Chuck drums
Transfer device
Transfer
device
Chuck drums
Pulling
Transfer
and
equipment
device
transfer device
Cable length under test
Load cell
Cable
on reel
Measuring
equipment
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Figure 3 – Tensile performance measuring apparatus
3.3.8.2 Test temperature
Unless otherwise specified, the test shall be carried out at ambient temperature.
3.3.8.3 Sampling
The sample shall be of a length sufficient to carry out the test specified.

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3.3.8.4 Procedure
a) Load the cable onto the tensile rig and secure it. At both ends of the tensile rig, a method
of securing the cable shall be used which uniformly locks the cable so that all components
of the cable are restricted in their movement. For most cable constructions, clamping on
cable is practical.
b) Connect the cable under tensile test to the measurement apparatus.
c) The tension shall be continuously increased to the required value given in the detail
specification.
3.3.8.5 Requirements
After test, the attenuation characteristics shall be within the limiting values specified in the
detail specification.
3.3.8.6 Details to be specified
– Length of the cable and length under tension.
– Tensile load.
– End preparation.
– Rate of tension increase.
– Minimum accuracy for the measurement of the cable length, if applicable.
– Temperature.
3.4 Environmental tests
3.4.1 Shrinkage of the insulation
The method of measuring the shrinkage of the insulation is specified in Clause 10 of
IEC 60811-1-3.
3.4.2 Vibration
3.4.2.1 Procedure
This test shall be carried out in accordance with test Fc of IEC 60068-2-6 as specified in 9.3.3
of IEC 61169-1 which includes details on continuity monitoring and on the information which
should be given in the relevant sectional and detail specifications.
3.4.2.2 Severities
The vibration severity shall be defined by a combination of three parameters: range of
frequency, vibration amplitude and duration in terms of the number of cycles. The relevant
specification shall select the appropriate requirement for each parameter from the following
recommended values:
Swept frequency range: 10 Hz-150 Hz
10 Hz-500 Hz
10 Hz-2 000 Hz
Vibration amplitude:
Vibration amplitude shall be specified below 57 Hz to 62 Hz and at higher frequencies
acceleration amplitude shall be specified (see Table 1).

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Table 1 – Requirement for vibration
Displacement amplitude Acceleration Amplitude
mm m/s g
0,75 98 10
1,0 147 15
1,5 196 20
Duration:
Number of swept cycles in each axis: 2, 5, 10 or 20.
3.4.2.3 Requirements
At the conclusion of the recovery period the cable shall comply with the requirements of the
following tests, unless otherwise specified in the detail specification.
a) Insulation resistance.
b) Voltage proof.
c) Insertion loss.
d) Visual inspection.
The insulation resistance measurement and the voltage proof shall be carried out within
30 min of expiry of the recovery period.
3.4.2.4 Information to be given in the detail specification
a) Severity of the test.
b) Electrical checks made immediately after conditioning and after the recovery period and
their requirements.
3.4.3 Bump
3.4.3.1 Procedure
This test shall be carried out in accordance with test Eb of IEC 60068-2-29.
3.4.3.2 Severities
Unless otherwise required in the sectional or relevant detail specification the following
recommended severity shall be selected:
Number of bumps: 1 000 ± 10.
3.4.3.3 Requirements
At the conclusion of the recovery period the cable shall comply with the requirements of the
following tests, unless otherwise specified in the detail specification.
a) Insulation resistance.
b) Voltage proof.
c) Insertion loss.
d) Visual inspection.
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The insulation resistance measurement and the voltage proof shall be carried out within
30 min of expiry of the recovery period.
3.4.3.4 Information to be given in the detail specification
a) Severity of the test.
b) Electrical checks made immediately after conditioning and after the recovery period and
their requirements.
3.4.4 Shock
3.4.4.1 Procedure
This test shall be carried out in accordance with test Ea of IEC 60068-2-27.
3.4.4.2 Severities
Unless otherwise required in the sectional or relevant detail specification one of the
recommended pulse shapes given in Table 2 shall be selected. The shock severity is given by
a combination of the peak acceleration and the duration of the nominal pulse.
Table 2 – Shock severities
Corresponding duration of pulse
Corresponding Peak
Final peak
velocity change acceleration
Half sine Trapezoidal
sawtooth
m/s gg m/s m/s m/s
147 15 11 0,81 1,03 1,46
294 30 18 2,65 3,37 4,77
490 50 11 2,69 3,43 4,86
981 100 6 2,94 3,74 5,30
4 900 500 1 2,45 3,12 4,42
14 700 1 500 0,5 3,68 4,68 6,62
3.4.4.3 Requirements
At the conclusion of the recovery period the cable shall comply with the requirements of the
following tests, unless otherwise specified in the detail specification.
a) Insulation resistance.
b) Voltage proof.
c) Insertion loss.
d) Visual inspection.
The insulation resistance measurement and the voltage proof shall be carried out within
30 min of expiry of the recovery period.

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3.4.4.4 Information to be given in the detail specification
a) Severity of the test.
b) Electrical checks made immediately after conditioning and after the recovery period and
their requirements.
3.4.5 Reaction to fire
3.4.5.1 Flame propagation characteristics of a single cable
The method of measuring the burning performance of a single cable is specified in IEC 60332-1.
When this method is not suitable because a small conductor may melt under the application of
the flame, the cable shall be tested in accordance with IEC 60332-2.
3.4.5.2 Flame propagation characteristics of bunched cables
The method of measuring the burning performance of bunched cables is specified in
IEC 60332-3 series.
3.4.5.3 Horizontal integrated fire test method
The horizontal integrated fire test method is specified in Annex A.
3.4.6 Fire resistance characteristic of a single cable
3.4.6.1 Object
This clause specifies requirements relating to the maintenance of circui
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