SIST EN 50565-2:2014

Electric cables - Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V - Part 2: Specific guidance related to EN 50525 cable types

EN 50565-2 provides guidance to help installers, cabling designers and end users to understand the characteristics of electric cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V (U0/U) or equivalent d.c. voltages, so that the cable can be selected, installed and operated in a safe way. It is applicable to those cable types that are specified in EN 50525 (all parts).

Kabel und Leitungen - Leitfaden für die Verwendung von Kabeln und isolierten Leitungen mit einer Nennspannung nicht über 450/750 V - Teil 2: Aufbaudaten und Einsatzbedingungen der Kabel- und Leitungsbauarten nach EN 50525

Câbles électriques - Guide d’emploi des câbles avec une tension assignée n'excédant pas 450/750 V - Partie 2: Lignes directrices spécifiques concernant les types de câbles de l'EN 50525

Električni kabli - Navodilo za uporabo kablov z naznačeno napetostjo, ki ne presega 450/750 V - 2. del: Podrobno navodilo za vrste kablov po EN 50525

Standard EN 50565-2 podaja smernice, ki so inštalaterjem, načrtovalcem kablov in končnim uporabnikom v pomoč pri razumevanju značilnosti električnih kablov z nazivno napetostjo, manjšo od 450/750 V (U0/U) ali enakovredno enosmerno napetostjo, zato da lahko kabel izberejo ter varno namestijo in upravljajo. Uporablja se za vrste kablov, določene v standardu EN 50525 (vsi deli).

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 29-May-2014
• ICS: 29.060.20 - Cables
• Technical Committee: IEKA - Electric cables
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 13-May-2014
• Due Date: 18-Jul-2014
• Completion Date: 30-May-2014
• Directive: 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Directive: 2014/35/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 50565-2:2014 - Electric cables - Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V (U0/U) - Part 2: Specific guidance related to EN 50525 cable types

Relations

• Replaces: SIST HD 516 S2:1999/A2:2009 - Guide to use of low voltage harmonized cables
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2011
• Replaces: SIST HD 516 S2:1999/A1:2004 - Guide to use of low voltage harmonized cables
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2011
• Replaces: SIST HD 516 S2:1999 - Guide to use of low voltage harmonized cables
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2011
• Replaces: SIST HD 516 S2:1999/A1:2004 - Guide to use of low voltage harmonized cables
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Revised: SIST HD 516 S2:1999/A1:2004 - Guide to use of low voltage harmonized cables
• Effective Date: 23-Jul-2014
• Revised: SIST HD 516 S2:1999/A2:2009 - Guide to use of low voltage harmonized cables
• Effective Date: 23-Jul-2014
• Revised: SIST HD 516 S2:1999 - Guide to use of low voltage harmonized cables
• Effective Date: 23-Jul-2014
• Replaces: SIST HD 516 S2:1999 - Guide to use of low voltage harmonized cables
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Revised: SIST HD 516 S2:1999/A2:2009 - Guide to use of low voltage harmonized cables
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022
• Revised: SIST HD 516 S2:1999/A1:2004 - Guide to use of low voltage harmonized cables
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022
• Revised: SIST HD 516 S2:1999 - Guide to use of low voltage harmonized cables
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

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Electric cables - Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V -
Part 2: Specific guidance related to EN 50525 cable types
Kabel und Leitungen - Leitfaden für die Verwendung von Kabeln und isolierten Leitungen
mit einer Nennspannung nicht über 450/750 V - Teil 2: Aufbaudaten und
Einsatzbedingungen der Kabel- und Leitungsbauarten nach EN 50525
Câbles électriques - Guide d’emploi des câbles avec une tension assignée n'excédant
pas 450/750 V - Partie 2: Lignes directrices spécifiques concernant les types de câbles
de l'EN 50525
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50565-2:2014
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
SIST EN 50565-2:2014 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 50565-2:2014


EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50565-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2014
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 29.060.20 Supersedes HD 516 S2:1997 (partially) + A1:2003 (partially) + A2:2008 (partially)


English version


Electric cables -
Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V
(U /U) -
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Part 2: Specific guidance related to EN 50525 cable types




Câbles électriques - Kabel und Leitungen -
Guide d’emploi des câbles avec une Leitfaden für die Verwendung von Kabeln
tension assignée n'excédant pas 450/750 und isolierten Leitungen mit einer
V (U /U) - Nennspannung nicht über 450/750 V
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Partie 2: Lignes directrices spécifiques (U /U) - Teil 2: Aufbaudaten und
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concernant les types de câbles de l'EN Einsatzbedingungen der Kabel- und
50525 Leitungsbauarten nach EN 50525




This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2014-02-17. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
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Contents Page
Foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Specific cable types . 6
Annex A (informative) Clarification of terms used in tables not defined elsewhere . 54
Annex B (informative) Relationship between cable product standards, cable codes and this
European Standard . 56

Table 1A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-11 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 8
Table 1B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-11 – Specific guidance for use . 10
Table 2A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-12 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 11
Table 2B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-12 – Specific guidance for use . 12
Table 3A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-21, Clauses 4 and 5 – Constructional details and
limiting conditions . 13
Table 3B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-21, Clauses 4 and 5 – Specific guidance for use . 15
Table 4A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-21, Clauses 6, 7 and 8 – Constructional details
and limiting conditions . 16
Table 4B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-21, Clauses 6, 7 and 8 – Specific guidance for
use . 18
Table 5A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-22 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 20
Table 5B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-22 – Specific guidance for use . 21
Table 6A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-31, Clause 4 – Constructional details and
limiting conditions . 22
Table 6B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-31, Clause 4 – Specific guidance for use . 23
Table 7A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-31, Clause 5 – Constructional details and
limiting conditions . 24
Table 7B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-31, Clause 5 – Specific guidance for use . 25
Table 8A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-41 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 26
Table 8B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-41 – Specific guidance for use . 27
Table 9A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-42 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 28
Table 9B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-42 – Specific guidance for use . 29
Table 10A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-51 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 30
Table 10B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-51 – Specific guidance for use . 32
Table 11A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-71 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 33

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Table 11B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-71 – Specific guidance for use . 34
Table 12A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-72 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 35
Table 12B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-72 – Specific guidance for use . 36
Table 13A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-81 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 37
Table 13B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-81 – Specific guidance for use . 38
Table 14A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-82 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 39
Table 14B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-82 – Specific guidance for use . 40
Table 15A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-83 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 41
Table 15B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-83 – Specific guidance for use . 43
Table 16A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-3-11 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 44
Table 16B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-3-11 – Specific guidance for use . 46
Table 17A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-3-21 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 47
Table 17B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-3-21 – Specific guidance for use . 49
Table 18A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-3-31 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 50
Table 18B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-3-31 – Specific guidance for use . 51
Table 19A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-3-41 – Constructional details and limiting
conditions . 52
Table 19B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-3-41 – Guide to use . 53
Table B.1 – Cross-reference by cable standard . 56
Table B.2 – Cross-reference by harmonised cable code . 58

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Foreword
This document (EN 50565-2:2014) has been prepared by CLC/TC 20 "Electric cables".
The following dates are fixed:

(dop) 2015-02-17
• latest date by which this document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2017-02-17
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with this
document have to be withdrawn

This document together with Part 1 supersedes HD 516 S2:1997.
EN 50565-1:2014 and EN 50565-2:2014 includes the following significant technical changes with respect
to HD 516 S2:1997:
Both parts of EN 50565 refer to cable types specified in EN 50525, replacing the reference to the
HD21 and HD22 cable types. Part 1 provides general recommendations and guidance, Part 2
covers specific guidance for each cable type in EN 50525, like designation, constructional
details, recommendations for installation, conditions and limits of operation, temperature limits
and recommended use/suitability. This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety
Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD -
2006/95/EC).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the
subject of patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any
or all such patent rights.

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Introduction
This European Standard provides guidance for equipment manufacturers, installers and end-
users on the properties of low voltage electric cables, and the limitations that are deemed to be
necessary in order to safeguard life, buildings, and goods. It also gives a reasonable certainty on
cable life time expectation relevant to its application, i.e. the duration of acceptable performance
considered as reasonable for a cable used in a fixed installation for the distribution of electricity
in a building is more than that for flexible cable.
The information is given in the form of limiting values and is illustrated by examples, which are
not exhaustive but which indicate ways by which safety can be obtained.
It is not possible to cover all the uses for which the installers or users may wish to use a specific
type of cable. The use other than the recommended ones could result in a lowering of safety
and/or in a reduction in the expected life of the cable. If a cable is intended to be used outside of
the recommended uses, the cable manufacturer should be consulted for advice.
This European Standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 50565-1:2014, which gives general
recommendations and guidance.
Additional information on installation practice is given in the HD 384/HD 60364 series of
specifications, and national regulations/codes of practice.

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1 Scope
This European Standard provides guidance to help installers, cabling designers and end users to
understand the characteristics of electric cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V
(U /U) or equivalent d.c. voltages, so that the cable can be selected, installed and operated in a
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safe way. It is applicable to those cable types that are specified in EN 50525 (all parts).
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.
EN 50525 (all parts), Electric cables – Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and
including 450/750 V (U /U)
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EN 50565-1:2014 , Electric cables – Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding
450/750 V – Part 1: General guidance
HD 384/HD 60364 (all parts), Electrical installations of buildings / Low-voltage electrical
installations (IEC 60364, all parts)
IEC 60050-461, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary – Electric cables
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 50565-1:2014,
IEC 60050-461 and HD 384/HD 60364 series apply.
Further information on the terms used in the following tables may be found in Annex A.
4 Specific cable types
Specific guidance for each cable type is organised in tabular format.
There are two tables for each cable type.
a) Table A for each relevant cable shows:
– harmonised designations,
– constructional details for the cable,
– recommendations for installation (fixed cable types) or conditions and limits of operation
(flexible cables),
– recommended temperature limits.
b) Table B for each relevant cables shows:
– recommended use,
– comments about limitations and suitability,

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The information is given in the form of limiting values and is illustrated by examples, which are
not exhaustive but which indicate ways by which safety can be obtained.
It is not possible to cover all the uses for which the installers or users may wish to use a specific
type of cable. The use other than the recommended ones could result in a lowering of safety
and/or in a reduction in the expected life of the cable. If a cable is intended to be used outside of
the recommended uses, the cable manufacturer should be consulted for advice.

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Table 1A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-11 – Constructional details and limiting conditions
Parameter Unit Clause 4.1 Clause 4.2 Clause 5.1 Clause 5.2 Clause 5.3
H03VV-F H03VVH2-F H05VV-F H05VVH2-F H03V2V2-F H03V2V2H2-F H05V2V2-F H05V2V2H2-F H05V2V2D3-F
Constructional details
Nominal voltage rating V 300/300 300/300 300/500 300/500 300/300 300/300 300/500 300/500 300/500

Conductor class  5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Number of cores 2 to 4 2 2 to 5 2 2 to 4 2 2 to 5 2 2 to 4
2 a a a
mm 0,5 to 0,75 0,5 to 0,75 0,75 to 4 0,75 to 1,5 0,5 to 0,75 0,75 to 4 0,75 to 1,5 0,75
Cross-sectional area size 0,5 to
a
range 0,75
Duty
Extra light  + + + + + + + + +
Light + + + + + + + + +
Ordinary — — + + — — + + +
Heavy — — — — — — — — —
Presence of water
Condition AD1  + + + + + + + + +
Condition AD2  — — + + — — + + +
Condition AD6  — — — — — — — — —
Condition AD7  — — — — — — — — —
Condition AD8  — — — — — — — — —
Corrosive or polluting
— — + + — — + + +
substances
condition AF3
Impact condition AG2  — — — — — — — — —
Vibrations condition AH3 — — — — — — — — —
Outdoor use
Intermittent and temporary — — + + — — + + +
periods of short duration
Permanent  — — — — — — — — —

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Table 1A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-11 – Constructional details and limiting conditions (concluded)
Parameter Unit Clause 4.1 Clause 4.2 Clause 5.1 Clause 5.2 Clause 5.3
H03VV-F H03VVH2-F H05VV-F H05VVH2-F H03V2V2-F H03V2V2H2-F H05V2V2-F H05V2V2H2-F H05V2V2D3-F
Flexing
b b b b
Frequent flexing + + + + + + + + —
Temperature
Maximum conductor °C 60 60 60 60 90 90 90 90 90
operating temperature
normal
Maximum conductor °C 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
operating temperature
short circuit
(Maximum allowable time
5 s)
Maximum cable surface 50 50 50 50 80 80 80 80 80
°C
Maximum storage °C 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Minimum installation and °C 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
handling
Key
“+” = Acceptable   “—” = Not suitable
a 2
 Cables with cross-sectional area of 0,5 mm shall be used in lengths not exceeding 2 m and their current shall not exceed 3 A.
b
 Circular cables give a longer life than flat cables when subjected to frequent flexing.

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Table 1B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-11 – Specific guidance for use
Cable type Clause Recommendation for use Comments
reference
Light duty PVC sheathed Clause 4.1 use in domestic premises and offices, for light duty applications and The 60 °C maximum conductor operating
cable, appliances, temperature of these cables takes into
H03VV-F (circular) and account the stated recommendations for use.
(e.g. music centers, table and standard lamps, office machines).
H03VVH2-F (flat) If however the cables are to used inside
equipment or the like were no contact with
Clause 4.2
Ordinary duty PVC sheathed use in domestic premises and offices, for ordinary duty applications and
skin can be guaranteed then the cables are
cable, household appliances, including in damp premises;
suitable for a maximum conductor operating
H05VV-F (circular) and
(e.g. vacuum cleaners, washing machines, spin dryers, and refrigerators); temperature of 70 °C.
H05VVH2-F (flat)
use outdoors for temporary periods of short duration
Clause 5.1
Light duty heat-resistant PVC use in domestic premises, kitchens and offices,  Skin contact should be avoided when
sheathed cable for maximum operating these cables unless calculations
for light duty applications and light portable appliances;
conductor temperature of show that the surface temperature does not
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use in high ambient temperatures and internal use in equipment where there
90 °C, exceed 50 C.
is no risk of contact with hot parts
H03V2V2-F (circular) and
H03V2V2H2-F (flat)
Ordinary duty heat-resistant Clause 5.2 use in domestic premises and offices, for ordinary duty applications and  Skin contact should be avoided when
PVC sheathed cable for household appliances, including in damp premises; operating these cables unless calculations
maximum conductor show that the surface temperature does not
use in high ambient temperatures and internal use in equipment where there o
exceed 50 C.
temperature of 90 °C,
is no risk of contact with hot parts;
H05V2V2-F (circular) and
use outdoors for temporary periods of short duration
H05V2V2H2-F (flat)
Ordinary duty heat-resistant Clause 5.3 connection of pendant lamp fittings in domestic premises and offices where Skin contact should be avoided when
PVC sheathed cable, with the use of a strain bearing is required; operating these cables unless calculations
strain-bearing member, for show that the surface temperature does not
use in high ambient temperatures;
o
maximum conductor exceed 50 C.
use outdoors for temporary periods of short duration
temperature of 90 °C,

H05V2V2D3-F
Care shall be taken to ensure that the
mechanical load is carried only by the strain-
bearing member, not by the cable conductors.
The breaking load of the strain bearing
member is at least 250 N. The usable load will
be at least 50 % lower.

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Table 2A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-12 – Constructional details and limiting conditions
Parameter Unit Clause 4.1 Clause 4.2
H03VVH8-F H03VVH2H8-F H05VVH8-F H05VVH2H8-F
Constructional details
Nominal voltage rating V 300/300 300/300 300/500 300/500

Conductor class  5 5 5 5
Number of cores 2 to 3 2 2 to 3 2
2 a a
Cross-sectional area size range mm 0,5 to 0,75 0,5 to 0,75 0,75 to 1,5 0,75
Duty

Extra light  + + + +
Light + + + +
Ordinary — — + +
Heavy — — — —
Presence of water
Condition AD1  + + + +
Condition AD2  — — + +
Condition AD6  — — — —
Condition AD7  — — — —
Condition AD8  — — — —
Corrosive or polluting substances condition AF3 — — + +
Impact condition AG2  — — — —
Vibrations condition AH3 — — — —
Outdoor use
Intermittent and temporary periods of short duration  — — + +
Permanent  — — — —
Flexing

b b
Frequent flexing + + + +

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Table 2A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-12 – Constructional details and limiting conditions (concluded)
Parameter Unit Clause 4.1 Clause 4.2
H03VVH8-F H03VVH2H8-F H05VVH8-F H05VVH2H8-F
Temperature
Maximum conductor operating temperature normal °C 60 60 60 60
Maximum conductor operating temperature short circuit °C 150 150 150 150
(Maximum allowable time 5 s)
Maximum cable surface 50 50 50 50
°C
Maximum storage 40 40 40 40
°C
Minimum installation and handling 5 5 5 5
°C
Key
“+” = Acceptable   “—” = Not suitable
a 2
 Cables with cross-sectional area of 0,5 mm shall be used in lengths not exceeding 2 m and their current shall not exceed 3 A.
b
 Circular cables give a longer life than flat cables when subjected to frequent flexing.

Table 2B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-12 – Specific guidance for use
Cable type Clause Recommendation for use Comments
reference
Clause 4.1
Extensible leads use in domestic premises and offices, for light duty applications and appliances,
Light duty PVC sheathed (e.g. music centers, table and standard lamps, office machines).
cable,

H03VVH8-F (circular) and
H03VVH2H8-F (flat)
Extensible leads Clause 4.2 use in domestic premises and offices, for ordinary duty applications and
household appliances, including in damp premises;
Ordinary duty PVC
sheathed cable, (e.g. washing machines, spin dryers, and refrigerators);
H05VVH8-F (circular) and
use outdoors for temporary periods of short duration
H05VVH2H8-F (flat)

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Table 3A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-21, Clauses 4 and 5 – Constructional details and limiting conditions
Parameter Unit Clause 4.1 Clause 4.2 Clause 4.3 Clause 4.4 Clause 5.1 Clause 5.2
H05RR-F H05RN-F H07RN-F H07RN-F H07RN8-F H07RN8-F
Constructional details
b b b b
Nominal voltage rating V 300/500 300/500 450/750 450/750 450/750 450/750

Conductor class  5 5 5 5 5 5
Number of cores 2 to 5 2 to 4 1 to 5 6 to 36 1 to 5 6 to 36
2
Cross-sectional area size range mm 0,75 to 6 0,75 to 1 1 to 630 1,5 to 4 1 to 630 1,5 to 4
Duty

Extra light  + + + + + +
Light + + + + + +
Ordinary + + + + + +
Heavy — — + + + +
Presence of water
Condition AD1  + + + + + +
Condition AD2  + + + + + +
Condition AD6  — — + + + +
Condition AD7  — — — — + +
Condition AD8  — — — —
+ (up to 10 m + (up to 10 m
depth) depth)
Corrosive or polluting substances — + + + + +
condition AF3
Impact condition AG2  — — + + + +
Vibrations condition AH3
— — + + + +
Outdoor use

Intermittent and temporary periods of short + + + + + +
duration
a a
Permanent  — + + + — —

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Table 3A – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-21, Clauses 4 and 5 – Constructional details and limiting conditions (concluded)
Parameter Unit Clause 4.1 Clause 4.2 Clause 4.3 Clause 4.4 Clause 5.1 Clause 5.2
H05RR-F H05RN-F H07RN-F H07RN-F H07RN8-F H07RN8-F
Flexing
Frequent flexing + + + + + +
Temperature
Maximum conductor operating temperature normal °C 60 60 60 60 60 60
Maximum conductor operating temperature short 200 200 200 200 200 200
°C
circuit
(Maximum allowable time 5 s)
Maximum cable surface 50 50 50 50 50 50
°C
Maximum storage 40 40 40 40 40 40
°C
Minimum installation and handling -25 -25 -25 -25 -25 -25
°C
Key
“+” = Acceptable   “—” = Not suitable
a
Where the manufacturer has demonstrated suitable UV protection, permanent outdoor usage is permitted.
b
When installed in conduit or similar closed systems, the cable is suitable for use at voltages up to and including 1 000 V a.c. or up to 750 V d.c. to earth.

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Table 3B – Cables conforming to EN 50525-2-21, Clauses 4 and 5 – Specific guidance for use
Cable type Clause Recommendation for use Comments
reference
Ordinary duty Clause 4.1 use in domestic premises, kitchens and offices, for ordinary duty applications and supplying
appliances where cables are subject to low mechanical stresses (e.g. vacuum cleaners, cooking
EPR insulation and EPR
appliances, soldering irons, toasters, domestic portable tools, hand held inspection lamps)
sheathed cable,
H05RR-F use outdoors for temporary periods of short duration
Clause 4.2
Ordinary duty use in domestic premises, kitchens and offices, for ordinary duty applications and supplying
appliances where cables are subject to low mechanical stresses (e.g. vacuum cleaners, cooking
polychloroprene or other
appliances, soldering irons, toasters, domestic portable tools, hand held inspection lamps)
equivalent synthetic elastomer
sheathed cable,
H05RN-F
Heavy duty Clause 4.3 use in industrial and agricultural workshops, building sites, for heavy duty applications and
supplying industrial and agricultural machines and appliances where cables are subject to medium
polychloroprene or other
mechanical stresses (e.g. heating plates, inspection lamps, electric tools such as drills, circular
equivalent synthetic elastomer
saws, and domestic electric tools)
sheathed flexible cable,
H07RN-F use in dry, humid or moist rooms;
fixed installations e.g. on rough-cast in temporary buildings and huts for accommodation purposes
Heavy duty
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