SIST EN 50395:2005

SLOVENSKI SIST EN 50395:2005

STANDARD
december 2005
Metode za preskušanje električnih lastnosti nizkonapetostnih energetskih
kablov
Electrical test methods for low voltage energy cables
ICS 29.060.20 Referenčna številka
SIST EN 50395:2005(en)
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50395
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2005

ICS 29.060.20 Partly supersedes HD 21.2 S3:1997 + A1:2002 &
HD 22.2 S3:1997 + A1:2002


English version


Electrical test methods for low voltage energy cables


Méthodes d'essais électriques  Elektrische Prüfverfahren
pour les câbles d'énergie basse tension für Niederspannungskabel und -leitungen









This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2005-07-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
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Ref. No. EN 50395:2005 E

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EN 50395:2005 – 2 –
Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 20, Electric cables.
In accordance with the decision of TC 20 at its Setubal meeting (June 2004), the text of the draft was
submitted to the formal vote. It was approved by CENELEC as EN 50395 on 2005-07-01.
This European Standard, together with EN 50396:2005, supersedes HD 21.2 S3:1997 + A1:2002 and
HD 22.2 S3:1997 + A1:2002.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2006-07-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2008-07-01
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– 3 – EN 50395:2005
Contents
Page
Introduction.5
1 Scope.5
2 Normative references.5
3 General requirements .6
3.1 Pre-conditioning.6
3.2 Test temperature .6
3.3 Test voltage .6
3.4 Test values .6
4 Definitions.6
5 Electrical d.c. resistance of conductor .6
6 Voltage test on completed cable .6
7 Voltage test on cores in water .7
7.1 Test sample .7
7.2 Procedure .7
7.3 Requirement .7
8 Insulation resistance test .7
8.1 Insulation resistance for cables having maximum conductor temperatures
not exceeding 90 °C .7
8.1.1 Test sample .7
8.1.2 Procedure .8
8.1.3 Requirement .8
8.2 Insulation resistance for cables with maximum conductor temperatures
exceeding 90 °C .8
8.2.1 Test sample .8
8.2.2 Procedure .8
8.2.3 Requirement .8
9 Long term resistance of insulation to d.c.9
9.1 Test sample .9
9.2 Procedure .9
9.3 Requirement .10
10 Check for the absence of faults in insulation .10
10.1 General.10
10.2 Spark test.10
10.2.1 Procedure .10
10.2.2 Requirement .10
10.3 Voltage test.10
10.3.1 Procedure .10

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EN 50395:2005 – 4 –
10.3.2 Requirement .10
11 Surface resistance of sheath .11
11.1 Test samples .11
11.2 Procedure .11
11.3 Requirement .11
12 Transfer impedance .11
Annex A .12
A.1 Basic formula.12
A.2 Rounding .12
A.3 Examples of calculation.12
Annex B (informative) Source of electrical test methods in EN 50395.13
Bibliography.14
Figure 1 – Positioning of electrodes .9

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Introduction
EN 50395 contains the electrical test methods that are used for harmonized low voltage energy
cables. These electrical test methods include all those previously contained in HD 21 and HD 22.
Annex B gives a comparison between the original location of each test method and its place in this
new European Standard.
The content of EN 50395 is not, and will not be, restricted only to test methods for cables to HD 21
and HD 22. Other test methods for harmonized LV cables may be included. Furthermore, the use of
test methods in EN 50395 for cables outside HD 21 and HD 22 is not prohibited, but it is strongly
recommended that expert advice be taken before such use, or before any proposal for incorporation
into another standard.
1 Scope
EN 50395 contains electrical test methods required for the testing of harmonized low voltage energy
cables, especially those rated at up to and including 450/750 V.
NOTE 1 A description of the origin of these test methods and the background to this European Standard is given in the
Introduction and in Annex B.
The particular cable standard dictates the tests which need to be performed on the relevant cable
type. It also specifies whether the specific test is a type test (T), a sample test (S) or a routine test (R)
for the particular cable type.
NOTE 2 T, S and R are defined in the relevant cable standard.
The requirements to be met during or after the test are specified for the particular cable type in the
relevant cable standard. However, some test requirements are obvious and universal, such as the fact
that no breakdown shall occur during voltage tests, and these are stated in the particular test method.
Test methods for use specifically in utility power cables are not covered by this European Standard.
They can be found in HD 605.
Test methods for use specifically in communications cables are the responsibility of the Technical
Committee CENELEC TC 46X, Communication cables. At present such test methods are given in
EN 50289 series.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50289-1-6 2002 Communication cables – Specifications for test methods -
Part 1-6: Electrical test methods – Electromagnetic performance
EN 50356 2002 Method for spark testing of cables
EN 60228 2005 Conductors of insulated cables

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EN 50395:2005 – 6 –
3 General requirements
3.1 Pre-conditioning
All the tests shall be carried out not less than 16 h after the extrusion or cross-linking, if any, of the
insulating or sheathing compounds.
3.2 Test temperature
Unless otherwise specified, tests shall be made at an ambient temperature of (20 ± 15) °C.
3.3 Test voltage
Unless otherwise specified in the individual clause of this European Standard or in the product
standard, the test voltage shall be a.c. of approxi
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