IEC 60811-503:2012

Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 503: Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths

IEC 60811-503:2012 gives the test method for the shrinkage for sheaths. IEC 60811-503:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 11 of IEC 60811-1-3:1993, which is withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012. There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the Foreword to IEC 60811-100:2012.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60811-100:2012.

Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non-métalliques - Partie 503: Essais mécaniques - Essai de rétraction des gaines

La CEI 60811-503:2012 décrit la méthode d'essai relative à la rétraction des gaines. La CEI 60811-503:2012 annule et remplace l'Article 11 de la CEI 60811-1-3:1993, qui est supprimée. L'ensemble des informations relatives aux remplacements figure dans l'Annexe A de la CEI 60811-100:2012. Aucune modification technique n'a été effectuée par rapport à l'édition précédente; voir cependant l'avant-propos de la CEI 60811-100:2012.
Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la CEI 60811-100:2012.

Alarm systems - Part 2: Requirements for intruder alarm systems - Section Five: Microwave doppler detectors for use in buildings

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 01-Nov-2023
• ICS: 13.310 - Protection against crime
• ICS: 29.035.01 - Insulating materials in general
• ICS: 29.060.20 - Cables
• Technical Committee: TC 20 - Electric cables
• Drafting Committee: WG 17 - TC 20/WG 17
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 13-Mar-2012
• Completion Date: 31-Mar-2012
• Ref Project: SIST IEC 60839-2-5:1995 - Alarm systems. Part 2: Requirements for intruder alarm systems. Section Five: Microwave Doppler detectors for use in buildings

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• Replaces: IEC 60811-1-3:1993 - Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Common test methods - Part 1: General application - Section 3: Methods for determining the density - Water absorption tests - Shrinkage test
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Replaces: IEC 60811-1-3:1993/AMD1:2001 - Amendment 1 - Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Common test methods - Part 1: General application - Section 3: Methods for determining the density - Water absorption tests - Shrinkage test
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Amended By: IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023 - Amendment 1 - Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 503: Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-1995
Alarm systems - Part 2: Requirements for intruder alarm systems - Section Five:
Microwave doppler detectors for use in buildings
Alarm systems. Part 2: Requirements for intruder alarm systems. Section Five:
Microwave Doppler detectors for use in buildings
Systèmes d'alarme. Deuxième partie: Prescriptions pour les systèmes d'alarme anti-
intrusion. Section cinq: Détecteurs hyperfréquence à effet Doppler-Fizeau utilisés dans
les bâtiments
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: IEC 60839-2-5
ICS:
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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60839-2-5
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Systèmes d'alarme
Partie 2:
Prescriptions pour les systèmes d'alarme
anti-intrusion
Section 5 – Détecteurs hyperfréquence à effet
Doppler-Fizeau utilisés dans les bâtiments
Alarm systems
Part 2:
Requirements for intruder alarm systems
Section 5 – Microwave Doppler detectors
for use in buildings
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ALARM SYSTEMS
Part 2: Requirements for intruder alarm systems
Section 5 - Microwave Doppler detectors for
use in buildings
FOREWORD
1)
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indicated in the latter.
PREFACE
This standard has been prepared by IEC Technical Committee No. 79:
Alarm systems.
The text of this standard is based upon the following documents:
Six Months' Rule Report on Voting
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ALARM SYSTEMS
Part 2: Requirements for intruder alarm systems
Section 5 - Microwave Doppler detectors for
use in buildings
1. Scope
This International Standard gives the specific requirements and test
procedures for microwave Doppler detectors for use in intruder alarm
systems installed in buildings.
This standard is an addition to the general requirements for detec-
tors for use in intruder alarm systems as specified in IEC Publi-
cation 839-2-2, and it shall also be used in conjunction with the
standard for general requirements for alarm systems, IEC Publica-
tion 839-1-1.
The object of this standard is to specify those requirements for
microwave Doppler detectors which will ensure that they will perform
satisfactorily and minimize false alarms.
2.
Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference
in this text, constitute provisions of this Internatinal Standard. At the
time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are
subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this Inter-
national Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of
applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.
Members of IEC and ISO maintain registers of currently valid Inter-
national Standards.
IEC Publications:
68-1 (1988): Environmental testing, Part 1: General and guidance.
839-1-1 (1988): Alarm systems, Part 1: General requirements. Section
One - General.
839-1-3 (1988): Section Three - Environmental testing.
839-2-2 (1987): Part 2: Requirements for intruder alarm systems.
Section Two - Requirements for detectors - General.

839-2-5 © IEC
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3. Definitions
For the purpose of this standard the following definitions apply in
addition to those given in the general requirements.
3.1
Microwave Doppler detector
A detector which generates an alarm condition in response to the
frequency shift of the reflection of microwave radiation from a moving
person.
3.2 Sensor
The transmitting and receiving elements of the detector.
3.3 Microwave radiation
Electromagnetic radiation with a frequency above 1
GHz.
3.4 Reference target
A person weighing between 50 kg and 70 kg and between 165 cm and
180 cm in height, wearing a cotton overall.
3.5
Boundary of detection coverage
The furthest radial distances in all directions at which a reference
target moving towards the detector will generate an alarm condition.
3.6 Detection ranges
The detection ranges for given directions are the radial distances
from the detector to the boundary of detection coverage.
4. General considerations
The detector shall consist of one or more sensors and a processor.
Each sensor shall be contained in one housing which may also include
the processor. Where facilities are included to permit more than one
sensor to be connected to the processor, the tests required under
Clause 6 shall be carried out with one sensor only.
The detectors may have means incorporated to vary the shape of the
boundary of coverage. Where such means are incorporated the tests
required under Clause 6 shall be carried out with the normal equip-
ment and setting but additional tests shall be carried out to prove the
manufacturer's claims for the effects of these means.

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5.
Requirements
5.1
Functional
5.1.1 Frequency
The operating frequency of the detector shall be not less than
1 GHz.
5.1.2
Boundary of detection coverage
The boundary of detection coverage achieved for any detector at
maximum range setting shall be at least equal to but not more than 25%
greater than that given in the manufacturer's specification.
5.1.3
Signal processing
The detector shall generate an alarm condition as a result of the
reference target moving towards the detector and within the boundary
of detection cover
...

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Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –
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Part 503: Mechanical tests – Shrinkage test for sheaths

Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques – Méthodes d’essai pour les matériaux

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Test method . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Test equipment . 6
4.3 Sampling . 6
4.4 Preparation of test pieces . 6
4.5 Test procedure . 7
4.6 Expression of results . 7
5 Test report. 7
Bibliography . 8

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Part 503: Mechanical tests –
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International Standard IEC 60811-503 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 20:
Electrical cables.
This Part 503 of IEC 60811 cancels and replaces Clause 11 of IEC 60811-1-3:1993, which is
withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012.
There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the
Foreword to IEC 60811-100: 2012.

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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
20/1299/FDIS 20/1348/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part of IEC 60811 shall be used in conjunction with IEC 60811-100.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 60811 series, published under the general title Electric and
optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials, can be found on the IEC
website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
60811-503  IEC:2012 – 5 –
INTRODUCTION
The IEC 60811 series specifies the test methods to be used for testing non-metallic materials
of all types of cables. These test methods are intended to be referenced in standards for
cable construction and for cable materials.
NOTE 1 Non-metallic materials are typically used for insulating, sheathing, bedding, filling or taping within cables.
NOTE 2 These test methods are accepted as basic and fundamental and have been developed and used over
many years principally for the materials in all energy cables. They have also been widely accepted and used for
other cables, in particular optical fibre cables, communication and control cables and cables for ships and offshore
applications.
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Part 503: Mechanical tests –
Shrinkage test for sheaths
1 Scope
This Part 503 of IEC 60811 gives the test method for the shrinkage for sheaths.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60811-100:2012, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic
materials – Part 100: General
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60811-100 apply.
4 Test method
4.1 General
This part of IEC 60811 shall be used in conjunction with IEC 60811-100.
4.2 Test equipment
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Test method . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Test equipment . 6
4.3 Sampling . 6
4.4 Preparation of test pieces the sample . 6
4.5 Test procedure . 7
4.6 Expression of results . 7
5 Test report. 7
Bibliography . 8

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IEC 60811-503 edition 1.1 contains the first edition (2012-03) [documents 20/1299/FDIS
and 20/1348/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2023-11) [documents 20/2129/FDIS and
20/2139/RVD].
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International Standard IEC 60811-503 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 20:
Electrical cables.
This Part 503 of IEC 60811 cancels and replaces Clause 11 of IEC 60811-1-3:1993, which is
withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012.
There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the
Foreword to IEC 60811-100: 2012.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part of IEC 60811 shall be used in conjunction with IEC 60811-100.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 60811 series, published under the general title Electric and
optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials, can be found on the IEC
website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document and its amendment will remain
unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the
data related to the specific document. At this date, the document will be
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INTRODUCTION
The IEC 60811 series specifies the test methods to be used for testing non-metallic materials
of all types of cables. These test methods are intended to be referenced in standards for
cable construction and for cable materials.
NOTE 1 Non-metallic materials are typically used for insulating, sheathing, bedding, filling or taping within cables.
NOTE 2 These test methods are accepted as basic and fundamental and have been developed and used over
many years principally for the materials in all energy cables. They have also been widely accepted and used for
other cables, in particular optical fibre cables, communication and control cables and cables for ships and offshore
applications.
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ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES –
TEST METHODS FOR NON-METALLIC MATERIALS –

Part 503: Mechanical tests –
Shrinkage test for sheaths
1 Scope
This Part 503 of IEC 60811 gives the test method for the shrinkage for sheaths.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60811-100:2012, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic
materials – Part 100: General
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60811-100 apply.
4 Test method
4.1 General
This part of IEC 60811 shall be used in conjunction with IEC 60811-100.
4.2 Test equipment
The test equipment shall be as follows:
– an air oven, electrically heated, capable of maintaining the test temperature;
– a measuring tape with a scale division of 1 mm.
4.3 Sampling
The cable to be tested shall be stored for at least 24 h at room temperature before the test.
One test piece sample of complete cable of length "L" as given in the cable standard or, if not
given in the cable standard, then (500 ± 5) mm in length, shall be taken at least 2 m away
from the end of the cable length.
4.4 Preparation of test pieces the sample
The sheath shall not be removed from the cable sample. The initial length of the sheath (L )
shall be determined, immediately after cutting of the cable sample, as the mean value of two
measurements. These shall be made longitudinally and parallel to the cable sample axis
between diametrically opposite marks on the ends of the sample. If the sample is bent, these
measurements shall be taken on the inside and outside of the bend.

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4.5 Test procedure
The test piece sample shall be supported horizontally in the air oven preheated to the
temperature specified in the cable standard. The test piece sample should remain in the oven
for the time specified in the cable standard.
The test piece sample shall then be removed from the oven and allowed to cool in air to room
temperature. This thermal cycle shall be carried out five times. After completion of the thermal
cycling and cooling to room temperature, the final length of the sheath (L ) shall be
determined as described in 4.4 by measurement of the length at the same marks used to
measure L .
4.6 Expression of results
The percentage shrinkage ∆L is the difference between the distances between the marks
before the heat treatment (L ) and after the heating and cooling (L ), recorded as a
1 2
percentage of the distance between the marks before the treatment:
L − L
1 2
∆L = ×100 %
L
5 Test report
The test report shall be in accordance with that given in IEC 60811-100.

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Bibliography
IEC 60811-1-3:1993, Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Common test
methods – Part 1: General application v Section 3: Methods for determining the density –
Water absorption tests – Shrinkage test
(withdrawn)
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 11
INTRODUCTION . 13
1 Domaine d’application . 14
2 Références normatives . 14
3 Termes et définitions . 14
4 Méthode d’essai . 14
4.1 Généralités. 14
4.2 Equipement d'essai . 14
4.3 Echantillon . 14
4.4 Préparation des éprouvettes de l’échantillon . 15
4.5 Mode opératoire . 15
4.6 Expression des résultats . 15
5 Rapport d'essai . 15
Bibliographie . 16

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COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE
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CÂBLES ÉLECTRIQUES ET À FIBRES OPTIQUES –
MÉTHODES D’ESSAI POUR LES MATÉRIAUX NON-MÉTALLIQUES –
Partie 503: Essais mécaniques –
Essai de rétraction des gaines
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20/1299/FDIS et 20/1348/RVD] et son amendement 1 (2023-11) [documents 20/2129/FDIS
et 20/2139/RVD].
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La Norme internationale IEC 60811-503 a été établie par le comité d’études 20 de l’IEC:
Câbles électriques.
La présente Partie 503 de l’IEC 60811 annule et remplace l’Article 11 de l’IEC 60811-1-
3:1993, qui est supprimée. L’ensemble des informations relatives aux remplacements figure
dans l’Annexe A de l’IEC 60811-100:2012.
Aucune modification technique n’a été effectuée par rapport à l’édition précédente; voir
cependant l’avant-propos de l’IEC 60811-100:2012.
Cette publication a été rédigée selon les Directives ISO/IEC, Partie 2.
La présente partie de l’IEC 60811 doit être utilisée conjointement avec l’IEC 60811-100.
Une liste de toutes les parties de la série IEC 60811, publiées sous le titre général Câbles
électriques et à fibres optiques – Méthodes d’essai pour les matériaux non-métalliques, peut
être consultée sur le site web de l’IEC.
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de ce document et de son amendement ne sera pas
modifié avant la date de stabilité indiquée sur le site web de l'IEC sous webstore.iec.ch dans
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• supprimé,
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• amendé.
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INTRODUCTION
La série IEC 60811 précise les méthodes à employer pour les essais des matériaux non-
métalliques sur tous les types de câbles. Ces méthodes d’essai seront citées en référence
dans les normes relatives à la construction des câbles et aux matériaux des câbles.
NOTE 1 Les matériaux non-métalliques sont généralement utilisés pour l’isolation, le gainage, le matelassage, le
remplissage ou le rubanage des câbles.
NOTE 2 Ces méthodes d’essai sont reconnues comme fondamentales; elles ont été développées et utilisées
durant de nombreuses années, principalement pour les matériaux dans tous les câbles de distribution d’énergie.
Elles ont aussi été largement reconnues et utilisées pour d’autres types de câbles, en particulier les câbles à fibres
optiques, les câbles de communication et de commande, ainsi que les câbles utilisés à bord des navires et dans
les applications offshore.
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CÂBLES ÉLECTRIQUES ET À FIBRES OPTIQUES –
MÉTHODES D’ESSAI POUR LES MATÉRIAUX NON-MÉTALLIQUES –

Partie 503: Essais mécaniques –
Essai de rétraction des gaines

1 Domaine d’application
La présente Partie 503 de l’IEC 60811 décrit la méthode d’essai relative à la rétraction des
gaines.
2 Références normatives
Les documents suivants sont cités en référence de manière normative, en intégralité ou en
partie, dans le présent document et sont indispensables pour son application. Pour les
références datées, seule l’édition citée s’ap
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