IEC 60092-376:2017

Electrical installations in ships - Part 376: Cables for control and instrumentation circuits 150/250 V (300 V)

IEC 60092-376:2017 is applicable to screened and unscreened cables for control and instrumentation circuits on ships and offshore units. The cables have extruded solid insulation with a voltage rating of 150/250V (300V) and are intended for fixed installations.
The various types of cables are given in Clause 5. The constructional requirements and test methods are aligned with those indicated in IEC 60092-350, unless otherwise specified in this document.
The object of this document is:
- to standardise cables whose safety and reliability are ensured when they are installed in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60092-352,
- to lay down standard manufacturing requirements and characteristics of such cables directly or indirectly bearing on safety, and
- to specify test methods for checking conformity with those requirements.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- new structure in line with IEC 60092-353 and IEC 60092-354;
- requirements and test methods have been divided in several tables for clarification (enhanced cold properties, oil resistance or resistance to drilling fluids) and have been aligned to IEC 60092-350;
- the new testing methods for fire resistant cables are referenced in this document.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-May-2017
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 29.080.30 - Insulation systems
• ICS: 47.020.60 - Electrical equipment of ships and of marine structures
• Technical Committee: SC 18A - Electric cables for ships and mobile and fixed offshore units
• Drafting Committee: MT 2 - TC 18/SC 18A/MT 2
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 02-Jun-2017
• Completion Date: 22-May-2017

Relations

• Revises: IEC 60092-376:2003 - Electrical installations in ships - Part 376: Cables for control and instrumentation circuits 150/250 V (300 V)
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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Electrical installations in ships –
Part 376: Cables for control and instrumentation circuits 150/250 V (300 V)
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope and object . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 General requirements . 7
4.1 Rated voltage . 7
4.2 Markings . 8
4.2.1 Indication of origin and voltage identification . 8
4.2.2 Continuity of marking . 8
4.2.3 Core identification . 8
5 Constructional requirements . 8
5.1 General description . 8
5.1.1 Overview . 8
5.1.2 Unarmoured single- or double-sheathed cable . 9
5.1.3 Armoured single-sheathed cable with outer sheath only . 9
5.1.4 Armoured double-sheathed cable with inner and outer sheath only . 9
5.1.5 Armoured single-sheathed cable with inner sheath only . 9
5.2 Conductors . 10
5.3 Insulation . 10
5.3.1 Material . 10
5.3.2 Application . 10
5.3.3 Thickness of insulation . 10
5.4 Cabling . 11
5.4.1 General . 11
5.4.2 Core assembly . 11
5.4.3 Forming pair, triple or quad units . 11
5.4.4 Fillers . 11
5.4.5 Number of cores, pair, triple or quad units . 12
5.5 Inner covering . 12
5.5.1 General . 12
5.5.2 Thickness of inner covering . 12
5.6 Screen . 12
5.6.1 Individual screen . 12
5.6.2 Collective electrostatic screen . 13
5.7 Inner sheath . 14
5.7.1 Material . 14
5.7.2 Application . 14
5.7.3 Thickness of inner sheath . 14
5.8 Braid armour . 15
5.8.1 General . 15
5.8.2 Braid wire diameter . 15
5.8.3 Coverage density . 15
5.8.4 Application of the armour . 15
5.9 Outer sheath . 15
5.9.1 Material . 15
5.9.2 Application . 16

5.9.3 Thickness of outer sheath . 16
5.9.4 Colour of outer sheath . 16
6 Tests – methods and requirements . 16
Annex A (informative) Core identification . 20
Annex B (informative) Identification of cores of multicore cables . 21
B.1 Inscription . 21
B.2 Arrangement of the marks . 21
B.3 Spacing and dimensions of the marks . 21
B.4 Appearance of inscription. 22
Annex C (informative) Number of cores, pair, triple or quad units . 23
C.1 Number of cores . 23
C.2 Number of pair, triple or quad units . 23
Bibliography . 24

Figure B.1 – Arrangement of the marks . 21

Table 1 – Electrical resistance of conductors . 10
Table 2 – Insulation thickness . 11
Table 3 – Thickness of inner covering . 12
Table 4 – Requirements of drain wire . 13
Table 5 – Tests applicable to all cables . 17
Table 6 – Additional tests required for halogen-free cables . 18
Table 7 – Additional test required for low smoke cables . 19
Table 8 – Additional tests required for fire resistant cables . 19
Table 9 – Additional tests required for specific performances . 19
Table A.1 – Preferred colour code for single unit cables . 20
Table B.1 – Dimensions of the marks . 22

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FOREWORD
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– 2 – IEC 60092-376:2017 RLV © IEC 2017
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope and object . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 General requirements . 8
4.1 Rated voltage . 8
4.2 Markings . 9
4.2.1 Indication of origin and voltage identification . 9
4.2.2 Continuity of marking . 9
4.2.3 Core identification . 10
7.3 Durability . 8
7.4 Legibility .
5 Constructional requirements . 10
5.1 General description . 10
5.1.1 Overview . 10
5.1.2 Unarmoured single- or double-sheathed cable . 11
5.1.3 Armoured single-sheathed cable with outer sheath only . 11
5.1.4 Armoured double-sheathed cable with inner and outer sheath only . 11
5.1.5 Armoured single-sheathed cable with inner sheath only . 12
5.2 Conductors . 12
5.3 Insulation system . 12
5.3.1 Material . 12
5.3.2 Application . 13
5.3.3 Thickness of insulation . 13
5.4 Cabling . 14
5.4.1 General . 14
5.4.2 Core assembly (multicolor cables) . 14
5.4.3 Forming pair, triple or quad units . 15
5.4.4 Fillers . 15
5.4.5 Number of cores, pair, triple or quad units . 15
5.5 Inner covering and binders . 15
5.5.1 General . 15
5.5.2 Thickness of inner covering . 15
5.6 Electrostatic Screen . 16
5.6.1 Individual screen . 16
5.6.2 Collective electrostatic screen . 17
5.7 Inner sheath . 18
5.7.1 Material . 18
5.7.2 Application . 18
5.7.3 Thickness of inner sheath . 18
5.8 Metal Braid armour . 20
5.8.1 General . 20
5.8.2 Braid wire diameter . 20
5.8.3 Coverage density . 20
5.8.4 Application of the armour . 20
5.9 Outer sheath . 20

5.9.1 Material . 20
5.9.2 Application . 21
5.9.3 Thickness of outer sheath . 21
5.9.4 Colour of outer sheath . 21
16 Particular tests .
16.1 Additional compatibility test.
16.2 Durability .
17 Tests on completed cables .
17.1 Routine tests.
17.2 Special tests .
17.3 Type tests, non-electrical .
17.4 Type tests, electrical .
6 Tests – methods and requirements . 23
Annex A (informative) Core identification . 26
Annex B (informative) Identification of cores of multicore cables . 27
B.1 Identification Inscription . 27
B.2 Arrangement of the marks . 27
B.3 Spacing and dimensions of the marks . 27
B.4 Appearance of inscription. 28
Annex C (informative) Number of cores, pair, triple or quad units . 29
C.1 Number of cores . 29
C.2 Number of pair, triple or quad units . 29
Bibliography . 30

Figure B.1 – Arrangement of the marks . 27

Table 1 – Electrical resistance of conductors . 12
Table 2 – Specified thickness of insulation Insulation thickness . 14
Table 3 – Thickness of inner covering . 16
Table 4 – Requirements of drain wire . 17
Table 5 –Coefficient cf .
Table 6 – Electrical resistance of conductors .
Table 5 – Tests applicable to all cables . 23
Table 6 – Additional tests required for halogen-free cables . 25
Table 7 – Additional test required for low smoke cables . 25
Table 8 – Additional tests required for fire resistant cables . 25
Table 9 – Additional tests required for specific performances . 25
Table A.1 – Typical Preferred colour code for single unit cables . 26
Table B.1 – Dimensions of the marks . 28

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN SHIPS –

Part 376: Cables for control and instrumentation
circuits 150/250 V (300 V)
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may particip
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