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Electric cables - Underground coal mines - Other than reeling and trailing (Reconfirmed 2020)

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13-04-2006

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Standards Australia

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1 - AS/NZS 1972:2006 ELECTRIC CABLES-UNDERGROUND COAL MINES-OTHER THAN REELING AND TRAILING
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
8 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.4.1 Communications circuit assembly
8 - 1.4.2 Electrically symmetrical
9 - 1.4.3 Non°hygroscopic
9 - 1.4.4 Pitch circle diameter
9 - 1.4.5 Shall
9 - 1.4.6 Should
9 - 1.4.7 Support member
9 - 1.4.8 Suspended length
9 - 1.4.9 Voltage designation
10 - SECTION 2 0.6/1 (1.2) kV CABLES FOR FIXED APPARATUS
10 - 2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
10 - 2.2 DESIGN
10 - 2.3 CONSTRUCTION
11 - 2.4 CONDUCTORS
11 - 2.5 FILLERS
11 - 2.6 SCREENS
11 - 2.6.1 General
11 - 2.6.2 Conductance
11 - 2.6.3 Additional requirement for cables with individually screened cores
11 - 2.7 COLLECTIVE TAPE SCREEN
11 - 2.7.1 General
12 - 2.7.2 Conductance
12 - 2.8 ARMOUR
12 - 2.8.1 Type of armour
12 - 2.8.2 Conductance
12 - 2.9 TESTS
13 - SECTION 3 ARMOURED CABLES FOR USE AT WORKING VOLTAGES OF 1.9/3.3 (3.6) kV UP TO AND INCLUDING 19/33 (36) kV
13 - 3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
13 - 3.2 CONDUCTORS
13 - 3.3 SCREENS FOR CABLES MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 1429.1
13 - 3.3.1 General
13 - 3.3.2 Conductance
13 - 3.4 ARMOUR FOR CABLES MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 1026
13 - 3.4.1 Type of armour
13 - 3.4.2 Conductance
14 - 3.5 OUTER SHEATH
14 - 3.6 MARKING
14 - 3.7 TESTS
15 - SECTION 4 FEEDER CABLES
15 - 4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
15 - 4.2 TYPES OF CABLES
15 - 4.3 CONSTRUCTION
15 - 4.3.1 Type A feeder cables
15 - 4.3.2 Type B feeder cables
15 - 4.4 CONDUCTORS
15 - 4.5 INSULATION
15 - 4.5.1 Material
16 - 4.5.2 Thickness
16 - 4.6 SCREENS
16 - 4.6.1 Construction
16 - 4.6.2 Coverage
16 - 4.6.3 Conductance
16 - 4.7 COVERING ON PILOT CORES
16 - 4.7.1 Material
17 - 4.7.2 Thickness
17 - 4.8 LAYING UP OF CORES
17 - 4.9 SHEATH
17 - 4.9.1 Material and application
17 - 4.9.2 Thickness
17 - 4.10 EXTERNAL MARKING OF CABLE
18 - 4.11 TESTS
19 - SECTION 5 MACHINE CABLES
19 - 5.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
19 - 5.2 TYPES
20 - 5.3 DIMENSIONS FOR MACHINE CABLES
20 - 5.4 TYPE 1
20 - 5.4.1 Design
20 - 5.4.2 Conductors
20 - 5.4.3 Insulation
21 - 5.4.4 Screens
22 - 5.4.5 Fillers
22 - 5.4.6 Covering
22 - 5.4.7 Tests
22 - 5.5 TYPES 2 AND 2S
22 - 5.5.1 Design
22 - 5.5.2 Conductors
23 - 5.5.3 Semiconductive screens for 3.3/3.3 kV cables
23 - 5.5.4 Insulation
23 - 5.5.5 Screens
23 - 5.5.6 Fillers
23 - 5.5.7 Covering-Type 2 cables only
23 - 5.5.8 Sheath-Type 2S cables only
23 - 5.5.9 Pilot and control conductors
24 - 0 10 Tests
24 - 5.6 TYPES 3 AND 3S
24 - 5.6.1 Application
24 - 5.6.2 Design
24 - 5.6.3 Conductors
24 - 5.6.4 Insulation
24 - 5.6.5 Screens
24 - 5.6.6 Fillers
24 - 5.6.7 Covering-Type 3 cables only
25 - 5.6.8 Sheath-Type 3S cables only
25 - 5.6.9 Pilot conductor
25 - 5.6.10 Tests
25 - 5.7 TYPES 7 AND 7S
25 - 5.7.1 Conductors
25 - 5.7.2 Glass braid
25 - 5.7.3 Insulation
26 - 5.7.4 Screen
26 - 5.7.5 Covering-Type 7 cables only
26 - 5.7.6 Sheath-Type 7S cables only
26 - 5.7.7 Tests
26 - 5.8 TYPE 8
26 - 5.8.1 Design
26 - 5.8.2 Conductors
26 - 5.8.3 Insulation
27 - 5.8.4 Screens
27 - 5.8.5 Fillers
27 - 5.8.6 Pilot conductors
27 - 5.8.7 Covering
27 - 5.8.8 Tests
27 - 5.9 TYPE 9
27 - 5.9.1 Design
27 - 5.9.2 Conductors
27 - 5.9.3 Insulation
27 - 5.9.4 Core identification
27 - 5.9.5 Pairs and triads
28 - 5.9.6 Screens
28 - 5.9.7 Fillers
28 - 5.9.8 Covering
28 - 5.9.9 Tests
28 - 5.10 MARKING
28 - 5.10.1 Marking on cables
28 - 5.10.2 Marking of drums
30 - SECTION 6 MINE SHAFT WINDER CABLES
30 - 6.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
30 - 6.2 DESIGN
30 - 6.3 CONDUCTORS
30 - 6.4 INSULATION
30 - 6.5 TEXTILE BRAIDING OVER CORES
31 - 6.6 CORE IDENTIFICATION
31 - 6.7 SCREENED COMMUNICATION CORES
31 - 6.8 SUPPORT MEMBERS
32 - 6.9 FILLERS AND BINDERS
32 - 6.10 LAY-UP OF CABLE CORES
32 - 6.11 TEXTILE BRAID OVER LAID-UP CORE ASSEMBLY
32 - 6.12 SHEATH
32 - 6.12.1 Material
32 - 6.12.2 Thickness
33 - 6.13 SUSPENDED LENGTHS
33 - 6.14 MARKING
33 - 6.14.1 Marking on cables
33 - 6.14.2 Marking of drums
33 - 6.15 TESTS
33 - 6.15.1 General
35 - 6.15.2 High voltage test on completed cable
35 - 6.15.3 Flexing test
37 - APPENDIX A - INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH ENQUIRY AND ORDER
38 - APPENDIX B - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF PAPER, OR POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES
38 - B1 SCOPE
38 - B2 SYSTEM CATEGORIES
38 - B3 CABLE SELECTION
40 - APPENDIX C - TABLES OF DIMENSIONS FOR MACHINE CABLES
43 - APPENDIX D - CALCULATION OF SUSPENDED LENGTHS FOR CABLES

Specifies the construction of cables for fixed apparatus, armoured high voltage cables, feeder cables, machine cables and mine shaft winder cables for underground use in coal mines.

Committee
EL-003
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 7376 1
Pages
37
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 11/09/2020.
This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2020 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 11/09/2020
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

This Standard specifies the construction of cables used in underground coal mines.This Standard does not apply to reeling and trailing cables, which are covered by AS/NZS 1802, cables for use in IS circuits and data, communication and control cables unless specifically covered.NOTE: Guidelines on information that should be supplied with enquiries or orders are provided in Appendix A.

Originated as AS C412-1970.
Previous edition AS/NZS 1972:2002.
Fifth edition 2006.

AS/NZS 1660.1:1998 Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors Conductors and metallic components (Reconfirmed 2017)
AS/NZS 3863:2002 Galvanized mild steel wire for armouring of cables
AS/NZS 1802:2003 Electric cables - Reeling and trailing - For underground coal mining purposes
AS/NZS 60079.11:2000 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Intrinsic safety 'i'
AS/NZS 60079.1.1:2002 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Flameproof enclosures 'd' - Method of test for ascertainment of maximum experimental safe gap
AS/NZS 3808:2000 Insulating and sheathing materials for electric cables (Reconfirmed 2017)
AS 3569-1989 Steel wire ropes
AS/NZS 4871.1:2002 Electrical equipment for coal mines, for use underground General requirements
AS/NZS 1429.1:2000 Electric cables - Polymeric insulated For working voltages 1.9/3.3 (3.6) kV up to and including 19/33 (36) kV
AS/NZS 1660.2.1:1998 Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors Insulation, extruded semi-conductive screens and non-metallic sheaths - Methods for general application (Reconfirmed 2017)
AS/NZS 1026:2004 Electric cables - Impregnated paper insulated - For working voltages up to and including 19/33 (36) kV
AS/NZS 1660.5.6:2005 Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors Fire tests - Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable
AS/NZS 60079.1:2005 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Flameproof enclosures 'd'
AS/NZS 5000.1:2005 Electric cables - Polymeric insulated For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV (Reconfirmed 2017)
AS/NZS 60079.1:2007 Explosive atmospheres Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures 'd'
AS/NZS 1660.3:1998 Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors Electrical tests (Reconfirmed 2017)
AS/NZS 1429.2:1998 Electric cables - Polymeric insulated - For working voltages above 19/33 (36) kV up to and including 76/132 (145) kV
AS/NZS 1125:2001 Conductors in insulated electric cables and flexible cords (Reconfirmed 2017)
AS/NZS 1747:2022 Reeling, trailing and feeder cables used for mining - Repair, testing and fitting of accessories

SA/SNZ HB 146:2018 Management of electrical cable in mines and quarries
AS/NZS 4871.2:2010 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries Distribution, control and auxiliary equipment
AS/NZS 1300:2009 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries - Bolted explosion-protected three-phase cable coupling devices (Reconfirmed 2020)
AS/NZS 4871.1:2010 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries General requirements
AS/NZS 4871.6:2013 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries Diesel powered machinery and ancillary equipment
AS/NZS 2081:2011 Electrical protection devices for mines and quarries (Reconfirmed 2022)
AS/NZS 2290.1:2014 Electrical equipment for coal mines - Introduction, inspection and maintenance For hazardous areas
HB 239:2011 Guidance on the repair and overhaul of electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres
AS 1300-1989 Electrical equipment for coal mines - Bolted flame-proof cable coupling devices
AS 1299-1993 Electrical equipment for coal mines - Flameproof restrained plugs and receptacles
HB 13-2007 Electrical equipment for hazardous areas
AS/NZS 4871.6:2007 Electrical equipment for coal mines, for use underground Diesel powered machinery and ancillary equipment
AS/NZS 1747:2003 Reeling, trailing and feeder cables used for mining - Repair, testing and fitting of accessories (Reconfirmed 2020)
AS/NZS 4871.1:2012 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries General requirements
AS/NZS 1299:2009 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries - Explosion-protected three-phase restrained plugs and receptacles for working voltages up to and including 3.3 kV (Reconfirmed 2020)
AS/NZS 60079.14:2009 Explosive atmospheres Electrical installations design, selection and erection (IEC 60079-14, Ed. 4.0 (2007) MOD)

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