SIST EN 50396:2005/A1:2011
(Amendment)Non electrical test methods for low voltage energy cables
Non electrical test methods for low voltage energy cables
EN 50396 contains non-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 of the background to the EN are given in the Introduction and Annex A.
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 cracks shall occur during ozone test, and these are stated in the particular test method.
Test methods for use specifically in utility power cables are not covered by this EN. They can be found in HD 605.
Test methods for use specifically in communications cables are the responsibility of CENELEC TC 46X. At present such test methods are given in EN 50289 (series).
Nicht-elektrische Prüfverfahren für Niederspannungskabel und -leitungen
Méthodes d'essais non électriques pour les câbles d'énergie basse tension
Metode za preskušanje neelektričnih lastnosti nizkonapetostnih energetskih kablov - Dopolnilo A1
EN 50396 vsebuje metode za preskušanje neelektričnih lastnosti, potrebne za preskušanje harmoniziranih nizkonapetostnih energetskih kablov, predvsem tistih z nazivno napetostjo do vključno 450/750 V.
OPOMBA 1: Opis izvora teh preskusnih metod in ozadje EN sta podana v uvodu in dodatku A.
Standard za določen kabel narekuje, katere preskuse je treba opraviti na ustrezni vrsti kabla. Določa tudi, ali je pri določeni vrsti kabla določen preskus tipski preskus (T), vzorčni preskus (S) ali rutinski preskus (R).
OPOMBA 2: T, S in R so opredeljeni v standardu za ustrezni kabel.
Zahteve, ki morajo biti izpolnjene med preskusom ali po njem, so opredeljene za določeno vrsto kabla v standardu za ustrezni kabel. Vendar pa so nekatere preskusne zahteve očitne in univerzalne, kot dejstvo, da med ozonskim preskusom ne pride do razpok, in te so navedene v določeni preskusni metodi.
Ta EN ne zajema preskusnih metod, ki se uporabljajo izrecno v priročnih energetskih kablih. Te so navedene v HD 605.
Za preskusne metode, ki se uporabljajo izrecno v komunikacijskih kablih, je odgovoren CENELEC TC 46X. Trenutno so te preskusne metode navedene v (seriji) EN 50289.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 07-Apr-2011
- Technical Committee
- IEKA - Electric cables
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 22-Mar-2011
- Due Date
- 27-May-2011
- Completion Date
- 08-Apr-2011
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2011
Overview
EN 50396:2005/A1:2011 is a CENELEC amendment that defines non-electrical test methods applicable to low-voltage energy cables. Amendment A1 was approved on 2011-03-14 and updates the original EN 50396:2005. The document is intended as a supporting European standard for assessing physical and material characteristics of cables where electrical test methods are not applicable.
The standard has been managed by CENELEC TC 20 (Electric cables). Administrative milestones recorded in the amendment include the latest implementation date (dop) of 2012-03-14 and withdrawal date for conflicting national standards (dow) of 2014-03-14. Subsequent administrative notes indicate removal of the link to the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and conversion of legacy CLC documentation in 2021 by DCLab NISOSTS.
Key Topics
- Scope and purpose: Non-electrical methods for assessing construction, materials and mechanical properties of low-voltage energy cables.
- Amendment details: A1 introduces editorial and clause-level changes (for example, corrections in clause references and table notes) and updates bibliography entries.
- Administrative status: Kept as a supporting standard following removal of its LVD link and noted for withdrawal from the OJEU list; CENELEC national members must implement the amendment as a national standard without alteration.
- Bibliography updates: The amendment deletes certain referenced series (EN 50266, EN 50267, EN 50268) related to fire performance, gases evolved during combustion and smoke density measurement, clarifying the non-electrical focus.
Applications
This standard is useful for stakeholders involved in cable design, manufacture, testing and procurement who require consistent non-electrical assessment methods. Typical practical uses include:
- Quality assessment of materials and construction independent of electrical performance
- Mechanical and environmental checks such as tensile, elongation or aging assessments performed using non-electrical techniques
- Documentation and compliance where manufacturers and test laboratories need harmonized test descriptions to support conformity assessments and product records
Related Standards
- EN 50396:2005 (original edition) - baseline for the amendment
- EN series referenced or removed in the amendment: EN 50266, EN 50267, EN 50268 (fire-related cable test series)
- Other CENELEC cable standards and national implementations maintained by CENELEC members
This summary highlights the practical value of EN 50396:2005/A1:2011 as a harmonized reference for non-electrical cable testing. For full technical requirements, test procedures and official national status consult the published amendment text and the relevant CENELEC national committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 50396:2005/A1:2011 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Non electrical test methods for low voltage energy cables". This standard covers: EN 50396 contains non-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 of the background to the EN are given in the Introduction and Annex A. 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 cracks shall occur during ozone test, and these are stated in the particular test method. Test methods for use specifically in utility power cables are not covered by this EN. They can be found in HD 605. Test methods for use specifically in communications cables are the responsibility of CENELEC TC 46X. At present such test methods are given in EN 50289 (series).
EN 50396 contains non-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 of the background to the EN are given in the Introduction and Annex A. 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 cracks shall occur during ozone test, and these are stated in the particular test method. Test methods for use specifically in utility power cables are not covered by this EN. They can be found in HD 605. Test methods for use specifically in communications cables are the responsibility of CENELEC TC 46X. At present such test methods are given in EN 50289 (series).
SIST EN 50396:2005/A1:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.060.20 - Cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 50396:2005/A1:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 50396:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 50396:2005/A1:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Non electrical test methods for low voltage energy cables
Nicht-elektrische Prüfverfahren für Niederspannungskabel und -leitungen
Méthodes d'essais non électriques pour les câbles d'énergie basse tension
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50396:2005/A1:2011
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50396/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.060.20
English version
Non electrical test methods for low voltage energy cables
Méthodes d'essais non électriques pour Nicht-elektrische Prüfverfahren für
les câbles d'énergie basse tension Niederspannungskabel und -leitungen
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 50396:2005; it was approved by CENELEC on
2011-03-14. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, I
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