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EN 50618:2014

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Electric cables for photovoltaic systems

Published date

19-12-2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Rated voltage
5 Requirements for the construction of cables
6 Marking
7 Requirements for completed cables
Annex A (normative) - Guide to use - Use of cables for
        PV systems
Annex B (normative) - Requirements for insulation and
        sheathing materials
Annex C (normative) - Cold impact test
Annex D (normative) - Dynamic penetration test
Annex E (normative) - Weathering/UV resistance test
Bibliography

This European Standard applies to low smoke halogen-free, flexible, single-core power cables with cross-linked insulation and sheath. In particular for use at the direct current (d.c.) side of photovoltaic systems, with a nominal d.c. voltage of 1,5 kV between conductors and between conductor and earth.The cables are suitable to be used with Class II equipment.The cables are designed to operate at a normal maximum conductor temperature of 90 °C, but for a maximum of 20 000 hours a max. conductor temperature of 120 °C at a max. ambient temperature of 90 °C is permitted.NOTE The expected period of use under normal usage conditions as specified in this standard is at least 25 years.

Committee
CLC/TC 20
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes PREN 50618. (12/2014)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
European Committee for Standards - Electrical
Status
Current
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
CEI EN 50618 : 2015 Identical
UNE-EN 50618:2015 Identical
DIN EN 50618 : 2015-11 Identical
BS EN 50618:2014 Identical
SN EN 50618:2014 Identical
I.S. EN 50618:2014 Identical
NBN EN 50618 : 2015 Identical
NF EN 50618 : 2015 Identical
NEN EN 50618 : 2015 Identical
VDE 0283-618 : 2015-11 Identical
PN EN 50618 : 2015 Identical

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