SIST EN 60811-201:2012/A2:2024

Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene Werkstoffe - Teil 201: Allgemeine Prüfungen - Messung der Wanddicke von Isolierhüllen (IEC 60811-201:2012/AMD2:2023)

Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non-métalliques - Partie 201: Essais généraux - Mesure de l'épaisseur des enveloppes isolantes (IEC 60811-201:2012/AMD2:2023)

Električni in optični kabli - Preskusne metode za nekovinske materiale - 201. del: Splošni preskusi - Meritev debeline izolacije - Dopolnilo A2 (IEC 60811-201:2012/AMD2:2023)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 25-May-2023
• Publication Date: 19-Dec-2023
• ICS: 29.035.01 - Insulating materials in general
• ICS: 29.060.20 - Cables
• Technical Committee: IEKA - Electric cables
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 15-Dec-2023
• Due Date: 19-Feb-2024
• Completion Date: 20-Dec-2023
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Ref Project: EN 60811-201:2012/A2:2023 - Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 201: General tests - Measurement of insulation thickness

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN 60811-201:2012 - Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 201: General tests - Measurement of insulation thickness
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2024

Overview

SIST EN 60811-201:2012/A2:2024 is the Slovenian national adoption of the European amendment EN 60811-201:2012/A2:2023, aligning with IEC 60811-201:2012/AMD2:2023. This standard specifies general test methods for measuring insulation thickness in electric and optical fibre cables that use non-metallic materials. The amendment enhances existing requirements, ensuring precise and consistent measurement of cable insulation thickness-a critical aspect for quality, safety, and compliance in cable manufacturing and testing.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application: The standard covers measurement procedures for insulation thickness on cables using non-metallic materials, applicable to both electric and optical fibre cables.
• Test Equipment Requirements: Amendment A2 updates the type of measuring devices required. Accepted equipment includes:
  • Measuring microscope
  • Profile projector (minimum 10x magnification)
  • Optical digital image analyser
• Measurement Precision: Equipment must provide readings accurate to 0.01 mm, and for insulation specified below 0.5 mm, estimates to three decimal places are mandated.
• Standardization and Compliance: The document sets out requirements to harmonize testing methods throughout Europe, supporting manufacturers, testing bodies, and regulatory agencies.

Applications

This standard plays a crucial role in the quality control, product development, and regulatory compliance processes for cable manufacturers and testing laboratories. Key applications include:

• Industrial cable manufacturing: Reliable thickness measurement ensures that insulation on electric and optical fibre cables meets safety and performance specifications.
• Quality assurance: Laboratories and in-house quality control teams use these standardized methods for routine testing, batch validation, and troubleshooting.
• Product certification and market access: Compliance with SIST EN 60811-201:2012/A2:2024 is often required for cables to be certified or to gain entry into regulated markets across Europe.
• Research and development: Engineers and researchers utilize these methods when designing new cable insulation materials or optimizing manufacturing processes.

Related Standards

For broader context, several related standards are relevant in the field of cable testing and insulation measurements:

• IEC 60811 series: General series covering test methods for non-metallic materials in cables.
• EN 60811-201:2012: The base European standard, amended by this document, for general insulation measurement procedures.
• IEC 60228: Focuses on conductor sizing and related cable test methods.
• EN 50395: Provides additional electrical test procedures for low voltage cables.
• ISO/IEC Directives: Define the drafting and implementation methodology for international standards, ensuring uniformity and clarity.

Summary

SIST EN 60811-201:2012/A2:2024 establishes unified test methods for measuring the thickness of insulation in electric and optical fibre cables made from non-metallic materials. The amendment further clarifies precision requirements for measuring equipment and procedures, helping manufacturers ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. Adopting these standardized procedures supports safety, performance, and facilitates international trade in cable products.

Keywords: insulation thickness measurement, cable test methods, non-metallic materials, electric cables, optical fibre cables, IEC 60811, standardization, cable quality control, SIST EN 60811-201, compliance.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2024
Električni in optični kabli - Preskusne metode za nekovinske materiale - 201. del:
Splošni preskusi - Meritev debeline izolacije - Dopolnilo A2 (IEC 60811-
201:2012/AMD2:2023)
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 201:
General tests - Measurement of insulation thickness (IEC 60811-201:2012/AMD2:2023)
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Werkstoffe - Teil 201: Allgemeine Prüfungen - Messung der Wanddicke von Isolierhüllen
(IEC 60811-201:2012/AMD2:2023)
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non-
métalliques - Partie 201: Essais généraux - Mesure de l'épaisseur des enveloppes
isolantes (IEC 60811-201:2012/AMD2:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60811-201:2012/A2:2023
ICS:
29.035.01 Izolacijski materiali na Insulating materials in
splošno general
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60811-201:2012/A2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2023
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20
English Version
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic
materials - Part 201: General tests - Measurement of insulation
thickness
(IEC 60811-201:2012/AMD2:2023)
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel -
pour les matériaux non-métalliques - Partie 201: Essais Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene Werkstoffe - Teil 201:
généraux - Mesure de l'épaisseur des enveloppes isolantes Allgemeine Prüfungen - Messung der Wanddicke von
(IEC 60811-201:2012/AMD2:2023) Isolierhüllen
(IEC 60811-201:2012/AMD2:2023)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 60811-201:2012; it was approved by CENELEC on 2023-12-07. 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 CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre 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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre 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, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

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© 2023 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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European foreword
The text of document 20/2126/FDIS, future IEC 60811-201/AMD2, prepared by IEC/TC 20 "Electric
cables" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2024-09-07
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2026-12-07
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60811-201:2012/AMD2:2023 was approved by CENELEC
as a European Standard without any modification.

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AMENDMENT 2
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Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –

Part 201: General tests – Measurement of insulation thickness

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

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Partie 201: Essais généraux – Mesure de l'épaisseur des enveloppes isolantes

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