HD 623 : S1 AMD 11 2001

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Electrical characteristics
  4.1 Rated voltage
  4.2 Current rating
5 Compliance
  5.1 General
  5.2 Joints and stop ends
  5.3 Transition joints
  5.4 Optional tests
6 Type tests
  6.1 General
  6.2 Test samples
  6.3 Sequence of tests
  6.4 Test conditions
  6.5 Frequency and waveform of power frequency test
      voltages
  6.6 Test specifications
      6.6.1 Temperature calibration of cable
      6.6.2 Thermal stability
      6.6.3 Impulse voltage at ambient temperature
      6.6.4 A.C. voltage withstand
      6.6.5 Mechanical impact at low temperature
      6.6.6 Mechanical impact at ambient temperature
      6.6.7 Measurement of insulation resistance
      6.6.8 Load cycling
      6.6.9 Water penetration
      6.6.10 Metallic screen - short circuit current
             withstand
      6.6.11 Immersion test
      6.6.12 Examination
7 Marking and labelling, packaging and information to be
  given by the manufacturer
Annex 1 Determination of cable conductor temperature
Annex 2 Marking and labelling, packaging and information
        to be given by the manufacturer
      A2.1 Packaging
      A2.2 Marking and labelling
      A2.3 Health and safety

Specifies the performance requirements for joints, stop ends and outdoor terminations for cables of rated voltage 0,6/1,0 (1,2) kV as defined in HD 603.