IEC 62440:2008
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Electric cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V - Guide to use
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07-02-2008
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FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety
4.1 General
4.2 Selection and installation
4.3 Fixed cables
4.4 Flexible cables or cords
5 Limiting conditions
5.1 General
5.2 Voltage
5.3 Current-carrying capacity
5.4 Thermal effects
5.5 Fire characteristics
5.6 Mechanical stress
5.6.1 General
5.6.2 Tension
5.6.3 Bending
5.6.4 Compression
5.6.5 Twisting/torsion
5.7 Compatibility
5.8 Dynamic stresses (electromechanical stress)
6 Initial and periodic verifications
7 Packaging, storage and handling/transportation
7.1 Packaging
7.2 Storage
7.2.1 Risk of moisture
7.2.2 Temperature conditions
7.3 Handling/transportation
Annex A (informative) Classes of external influence
(environmental conditions)
Annex B (informative) Types of usage
Annex C (informative) Classes of duty
Bibliography
Provides general guidance for the safe use of electric cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V. It is applicable to those cables that are specified in IEC 60227 and IEC 60245. The guidance given in this standard can also be applicable to low-voltage cables of a similar type to those specified in IEC 60227 and IEC 60245 but not specifically mentioned in those standards. In such cases, it is advisable to seek additional advice from the cable manufacturer.
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TC 20
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| DevelopmentNote |
Stability Date: 2020. (09/2017)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
48
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| PublisherName |
International Electrotechnical Committee
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| Status |
Current
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| Standards | Relationship |
| NEN IEC 62440 : 2008 | Identical |
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| IEC 62893-3:2017 | Charging cables for electric vehicles for rated voltages up to and including 0,6/1 kV - Part 3: Cables for AC charging according to modes 1, 2 and 3 of IEC 61851-1 of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V |
| IEC 62930:2017 | Electric cables for photovoltaic systems with a voltage rating of 1,5 kV DC |
| 17/30347375 DC : 0 | BS EN 62368-1 ED 3.0 - AUDIO/VIDEO; INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - PART 1: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS |
| 16/30326336 DC : 0 | BS EN 63010-1 - ELECTRIC CABLES - HALOGEN-FREE THERMOPLASTIC INSULATED AND SHEATHED FLEXIBLE CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 300/300 V - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| IEC 62821-1:2015 | Electric cables - Halogen-free, low smoke, thermoplastic insulated and sheathed cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements |
| 14/30313775 DC : 0 | BS EN 62893-3 - CHARGING CABLES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - PART 3: CABLES FOR AC CHARGING ACCORDING TO MODES 1, 2 AND 3 OF IEC 61851-1 |
| IEC 62821-3:2015 | Electric cables - Halogen-free, low smoke, thermoplastic insulated and sheathed cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 3: Flexible cables (cords) |
| IEC 60364-7-713:2013 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-713: Requirements for special installations or locations - Furniture |
| IEC 60227-1:2007 | Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements |
| IEC 60245-1:2003+AMD1:2007 CSV | Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements |
| IEC 60245-6:1994 | Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 6: Arc welding electrode cables |
| IEC 60364-5-51:2005 | Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-51: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Common rules |
| IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) |
| IEC 60050-461:2008 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 461: Electric cables |
| IEC 60364-5-52:2009 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 5-52: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Wiring systems |
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