BS EN 61537:2007
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The latest, up-to-date edition.
Cable management. Cable tray systems and cable ladder systems
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28-02-2007
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1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 General conditions for tests
6 Classification
7 Marking and documentation
8 Dimensions
9 Construction
10 Mechanical properties
11 Electrical properties
12 Thermal properties
13 Fire hazards
14 External influences
15 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Annex A (informative) Sketches of typical cable tray
lengths and cable ladder lengths
Annex B (informative) Sketches of typical support devices
Annex C (informative) Protective earth (PE) function
Annex D (normative) Methods of applying and distributing
a UDL for SWL tests using load distribution plates
Annex E (informative) Typical methods of applying a UDL
for SWL tests
Annex F (informative) Example for the determination of TDF
Annex G (informative) Example for clarification of allowed
creep
Annex H (informative) Information for a safe installation
of pendants with cantilever brackets
Annex I (informative) Summary of compliance checks
Annex J (normative) Compliance checks to be carried out
for cable tray systems and cable ladder systems
already complying with IEC 61537:2001
Annex K (informative) Environmental categories and corrosion
rates for zinc only galvanising
Annex L (informative) Illustrative flow chart for the SWL tests
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
publications with their corresponding European
publications
Annex ZB (informative) A-deviations
Bibliography
Figures
Tables
Describes requirements and tests for cable tray systems and cable ladder systems intended for the support and accommodation of cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. Where necessary, cable tray systems and cable ladder systems may be used for the segregation of cables.
| Committee |
PEL/213
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 93/203127 DC (04/2002) Supersedes 05/30129619 DC (02/2007)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
86
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This International Standard specifies requirements and tests for cable tray systems and cable ladder systems intended for the support and accommodation of cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. Where necessary, cable tray systems and cable ladder systems may be used for the division or arrangement of cables into groups.
| Standards | Relationship |
| IEC 61537:2006 | Identical |
| NF EN 61537 : 2007 | Identical |
| EN 61537:2007 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 61537:2007 | Identical |
| NBN EN 61537 : 2007 | Identical |
| DIN EN 61537 : 2007 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 61537:2007 | Identical |
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