BS 6231:1998
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Specification for PVC-insulated cables for switchgear and controlgear wiring
Hardcopy , PDF
15-07-2006
English
17-06-2005
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Temperature ratings
5 Voltage designations
6 Identification
7 Marking
8 Conductors
9 Insulation
10 Construction and overall dimensions
11 Dimensional test methods
12 Electrical requirements and test methods
13 Durability of colours and marking
14 Test under fire conditions
Annex A (informative) Guidance on installation and operating
temperatures
Bibliography
Requirements for single-core non-sheathed cables, including flexible cables, used for the wiring of switch, control, metering, relay and instrument panels of power switchgear, and for such purposes as internal connections in rectifier equipment and in motor starters and controllers. Rated voltages 60 V and 600/1000 V.
| Committee |
GEL/20/17
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6231(1990) & 96/215021 DC (07/2005)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
18
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| BS 4727-2:GRP08(1994) : 1994 | GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL, POWER, TELECOMMUNICATION, ELECTRONICS, LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLES |
| BS 6004:2000 | Electric cables. PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring |
| BS 6469-99.1(1992) : 1992 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - PART 99: TEST METHODS USED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BUT NOT SPECIFIED IN BS EN 60811 - SECTION 99.1: NON-ELECTRICAL TESTS |
| BS EN 60811-1-1:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions. Tests for determining the mechanical properties - Section 1: Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for determining the mechanical properties |
| BS 4066-2:1989 | Tests on electric cables under fire conditions Method of test on a single small vertical insulated wire or cable |
| BS 6469-99.2:1992 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Test methods used in the United Kingdom but not specified in BS EN 60811 Electrical tests |
| BS 2011-2.1T:1981 | Environmental testing. Tests Test T. Soldering |
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