SIST EN 60811-201:2012/A1:2018

Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 201: General tests - Measurement of insulation thickness (IEC 60811-201:2012/A1:2017)

Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene Werkstoffe - Teil 201: Allgemeine Prüfungen – Messung der Wanddicke von Isolierhüllen (IEC 60811-201:2012/A1:2017)

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/A1:2017)

Električni in optični kabli - Preskusne metode za nekovinske materiale - 201. del: Splošni preskusi - Meritev debeline izolacije - Popravek A1 (IEC 60811-201:2012/A1:2017)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 10-Dec-2017
• 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: 30-Nov-2017
• Due Date: 04-Feb-2018
• Completion Date: 11-Dec-2017
• 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)
• Ref Project: EN 60811-201:2012/A1:2017 - 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-Dec-2015

Overview

SIST EN 60811-201:2012/A1:2018 is a European standard developed by CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) that specifies test methods for non-metallic materials used in electric and optical fibre cables. This particular part, Part 201, focuses on general tests with an emphasis on the measurement of insulation thickness. It aligns fully with IEC 60811-201:2012/A1:2017, ensuring international consistency in testing practices.

The standard outlines the procedures and requirements for accurately measuring the thickness of insulation layers on cables, which is a critical parameter influencing cable performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. This amendment enhances the original standard by updating test methods and clarifying measurement protocols.

Key Topics

• Scope: Measurement of insulation thickness for non-metallic materials used in electric and optical fibre cables.
• Test Methods:
  • Use of microscopes, profile projectors, or optical digital image analyzers for thickness determination.
  • Calibration and specification of magnification levels for precise measurement.
  • Procedures to ensure repeatability and reliability of test results.
• Measurement Equipment: Evaluation of different types of measuring devices suitable for insulation thickness verification.
• Reporting: Detailed requirements for the test report including the type and magnification of measurement equipment used.
• Amendment Highlights:
  • Clarifications to measuring procedures phrases to improve accuracy.
  • Updates to reporting requirements to include more detailed information on testing equipment.

Applications

SIST EN 60811-201:2012/A1:2018 is essential for manufacturers, quality controllers, and test laboratories involved in:

• Cable Manufacturing: Ensuring consistent insulation thickness to meet safety and performance standards.
• Quality Assurance: Routine testing to verify production conformity and detect defects or deviations.
• Research and Development: Developing new insulating materials or cable designs by accurately assessing insulation properties.
• Compliance and Certification: Meeting national and international regulations for electrical and optical fibre cables.
• Product Development: Optimizing insulation layers for enhanced electrical resistance, durability, and environmental protection.

Implementing this standard guarantees reliable insulation thickness measurements, which directly contribute to cable longevity, electrical insulation quality, and user safety.

Related Standards

• IEC 60811 Series: The broader international series covering test methods for non-metallic materials used in cables.
• EN 60811-100: Provides general test procedures that correlate with the documentation and reporting requirements in Part 201.
• National Standards: This European standard is to be adopted identically by CENELEC member countries, ensuring harmonization across Europe.
• Cable Manufacturing Standards: Other regional and international standards related to cable design, construction, and testing, which often reference insulation thickness measurement procedures.

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By adhering to SIST EN 60811-201:2012/A1:2018, stakeholders in the electric and optical fibre cable industry can achieve high-quality insulation testing, resulting in safer, more reliable, and compliant cable products. This supports industry-wide efforts to standardize testing methods and improve material performance across global markets.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 201:
General tests - Measurement of insulation thickness (IEC 60811-201:2012/A1:2017)
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Werkstoffe - Teil 201: Allgemeine Prüfungen – Messung der Wanddicke von Isolierhüllen
(IEC 60811-201:2012/A1:2017)
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/A1:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60811-201:2012/A1:2017
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/A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2017
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/A1:2017)
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/A1:2017) Isolierhüllen
(IEC 60811-201:2012/A1:2017)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 60811-201:2012; it was approved by CENELEC on 2017-08-25. 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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© 2017 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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