IEC 63010-2:2017
(Main)Halogen-free thermoplastic insulated and sheathed flexible cables of rated voltages up to and including 300/300 V - Part 2: Test methods
Halogen-free thermoplastic insulated and sheathed flexible cables of rated voltages up to and including 300/300 V - Part 2: Test methods
IEC 63010-2:2017(E) specifies test methods that are particular for cables with insulation and sheath based on halogen-free thermoplastic compounds having rated voltage up to and including 300/300 V for use with small devices and for short connections to desktop electrical appliances where flexibility is of prime importance.
General requirements and cable types are specified in IEC 63010-1.
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IEC 63010-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2017-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Halogen-free thermoplastic insulated and sheathed flexible cables of rated
voltages up to and including 300/300 V –
Part 2: Test methods
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IEC 63010-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2017-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Halogen-free thermoplastic insulated and sheathed flexible cables of rated
voltages up to and including 300/300 V –
Part 2: Test methods
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-5073-0
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Tems and definitions . 5
4 General requirements . 5
4.1 Pre-conditioning . 5
4.2 Test temperature . 5
4.3 Test voltage . 6
4.4 Test values . 6
5 Test methods . 6
5.1 Electrical test methods . 6
5.1.1 Long term resistance of insulation to DC . 6
5.1.2 Absence of faults in insulation . 6
5.1.3 Surface resistance of sheath . 7
5.1.4 Voltage test on cores in water . 7
5.2 Mechanical test methods. 8
5.2.1 Water immersion on sheath . 8
5.3 Chemical test: determination of halogens – elemental test . 8
5.3.1 Warning . 8
5.3.2 Equipment . 8
5.3.3 Materials . 9
5.3.4 Procedure . 9
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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HALOGEN-FREE THERMOPLASTIC
INSULATED AND SHEATHED FLEXIBLE CABLES
OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 300/300 V –
Part 2: Test methods
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International Standard IEC 63010-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 20:
Electric cables.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
20/1759/FDIS 20/1776/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
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A list of all parts in the IEC 63010 series, published under the general title Halogen-free
thermoplastic insulated and sheathed flexible cables of rated voltages up to and including
300/300 V, can be found on the IEC website.
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HALOGEN-FREE THERMOPLASTIC
INSULATED AND SHEATHED FLEXIBLE CABLES
OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 300/300 V –
Part 2: Test methods
1 Scope
This part of IEC 63010 specifies test methods that are particular for cables with insulation and
sheath based on halogen-free thermoplastic compounds having rated voltage up to and
including 300/300 V for use with small devices and for short connections to desktop electrical
appliances where flexibility is of prime importance.
General requirements and cable types are specified in IEC 63010-1.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements 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.
IEC 60811-501, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 501: Mechanical tests – Tests for determining the mechanical properties of insulating and
sheathing compounds
IEC 62230, Electric cables – Spark-test method
IEC 63010-1:2017, Electric cables – Halogen-free thermoplastic insulated and sheathed
cables of rated voltage up to and including 300/300 V – Part 1: General requirements and
cables
3 Tems and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 63010-1 apply.
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4 General requirements
4.1 Pre-conditioning
All the tests shall be carried out not less than 16 h after the extrusion of the insulating or
sheathing compounds.
4.2 Test temperature
Unless otherwise specified, tests shall be carried out at an ambient temperature of (20 ± 5) °C.
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4.3 Test voltage
Unless otherwise specified in the individual clause of this document, the test voltage shall be
AC of approximately sine wave form and of frequency between 49 Hz and 61 Hz. The ratio of
peak value to r.m.s. value shall be equal to √2 with a tolerance of ±7 %.
The values quoted are r.m.s. values.
4.4 Test values
Full test conditions (such as temperatures and durations) and full test requirements are not
specified in this document; it is intended that they should be specified by the document
dealing with the relevant type of cable.
Any test requirements that are given in this document may be modified by the relevant cable
standard to suit the needs of a particular type of cable.
5 Test methods
5.1 Electrical test methods
5.1.1 Long term resistance of insulation to DC
5.1.1.1 Test sample
Carry out the test on a sample of cable of 5 m in length from which all coverings have been
removed. Take care to avoid damage to the core(s) during removal of the coverings.
5.1.1.2 Procedure
Immerse the sample, for the period and at the temperature given in Table 4 of
IEC 63010-1:2017, in an aqueous solution of sodium chloride having a concentration of 10 g/l,
with a length of about 250 mm at each end of the sample projecting above the solution.
Connect the negative pole of a 220 V DC supply to the conductor(s) of the sample and the
positive pole to a copper electrode immersed in the solution for the time given in the relevant
cable standard.
5.1.1.3 Requirement
No breakdown of the insulation shall occur during the test and, after the test, the exterior of
the insulation shall show no sign of damage.
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