ASD-STAN/D 2/S 2 - Cables & Stripping Tools

This document specifies the dimensions, tolerances, required characteristics and the mass of an
AWG 24 shielded quad cable, type KD, intended for high speed (100 Mbit/s) full duplex Ethernet
networks.
Linked to this particular application, the operating temperatures of the cable are between −65 °C and
125 °C.
The cable resists a long-term temperature between −65 °C and +200 °C.
Moreover, cable materials are compatible with 200 °C peak exposure.
This cable is laser markable, this marking satisfies the requirements of EN 3838.
The characteristics impedance is (100 ± 15) Ω.

This document specifies the characteristics of electrical wires DZA family for use in the on board:
- 115 VAC (phase to neutral) or 200 VAC (phase to phase) electrical network of aircraft;
- 230 VAC (phase to neutral) or 400 VAC (phase to phase) electrical network of aircraft and particularly use in non-pressurized areas.
This cable family is used at operating temperature between -65 °C and 260 °C. These cables are demonstrated to be arc resistant for both networks (115 VAC and 230 VAC).

This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable electrical wires DZ family for use in the on board:
- 115 VAC (phase to neutral) or 200 VAC (phase to phase) electrical network of aircraft;
- 230 VAC (phase to neutral) or 400 VAC (phase to phase) electrical network of aircraft and particularly use in non-pressurized areas.
This cable family is used at operating temperature between -65 °C and 260 °C. These cables are demonstrated to be arc resistant for both networks (115 VAC and 230 VAC).

This document specifies the required characteristics of single braid, 120 ohms, size 26, electrical cable type WX, UV laser markable, intended for digital data transmissions.
It is used together with EN 3375 001.

This document is applicable to the marking of aerospace vehicle electrical wires and cables using ultraviolet (UV) lasers.
This document specifies the process requirements for the implementation of UV laser marking of aerospace electrical wire and cable and fibre optic cable to achieve an acceptable quality mark using equipment designed for UV laser wire marking of identification codes on aircraft wire and cable subject to EN 3475-100, Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 100: General. Wiring specified as UV laser markable and which has been marked in accordance with this document will conform to the requirements of EN 3838.
This document is applicable to the marking of airframe electrical wires and cables using ultraviolet (UV) lasers. The laser process practices defined in this document are mandatory.

This document specifies a method of measuring the tensile properties of stranded conductors, single strands, solid conductors and braids.
When required, it can be used also on insulated wires and cables after removing the insulation.
It is intended to be used together with EN 3475-100.

This document specifies the dimensions, tolerances, required characteristics and the mass of an AWG 24 shielded quad cable, type KL, intended for high speed (100 Mbit/s) full duplex Ethernet networks.
Linked to this particular application, the operating temperatures of the cable are between −65 °C and 125 °C.
This cable is laser markable, this marking satisfies the requirements of EN 3838.
The impedance is 100 Ω ± 15 Ω.

This document specifies the required characteristics, test methods, qualification and acceptance conditions of single and multicore cables, screened, jacketed and multicore jacketed cables for use in aircraft electrical systems.

This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable multicore jacketed electrical cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperatures between −55 °C and 200 °C.

This document specifies tests that are to be performed on markings applied by the user to ensure that their durability is satisfactory and that, after application of markings directly to the cable insulation, jacket or sheath, the cable will meet the performance requirements laid down.

This document specifies the required characteristics, test methods, qualification and acceptance conditions of signal data transmission electrical cables.

This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable, single and multicore silver-plated copper screened (spiral) and jacketed electrical cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft, at operating temperatures between −55 °C and 200 °C.
It is also possible to mark these cables by qualified compatible marking. These markings are in accordance with EN 3838.

This document specifies the process to be applied for measuring the contrast of wire and cable identification markings against the background of the unmarked wire insulation. It has been developed primarily to define a reproducible process of contrast value determination for use both to determine the intrinsic laser markability of wires at the time of manufacture or later, and to enable electrical wiring systems manufacturers to ensure that the whole process of wire marking is carried out to the required standard.

This document specifies the list of product standards and common characteristics of electrical cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperatures between -55 °C and 260 °C (except otherwise specified in product document).

This document specifies the characteristics of electrical cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperatures between -55 °C and 260 °C for cross sections equal to and greater than 5 mm2.

This document specifies a method of testing flexure endurance of the cable when it is subjected to alternating flexing.
It shall be used together with EN 3475-100.

This document specifies the required characteristics of a coaxial cable, 50 , type WN, for use in aircraft electrical systems at operating temperature between  55 °C and 200 °C and especially for high frequency up to 6 GHz.

This document specifies the characteristics, test methods, qualification and acceptance conditions of single and multicore electric cables for general purpose with conductors in aluminium or copper-clad aluminium, intended for installation in aircraft electrical systems.
The insulation of these cables is designed to withstand aircraft voltages at a frequency not exceeding 2 000 Hz. Unless specified by individual product standards the maximum demonstrated voltage of rating of these cables is ac 115 V rms phase to neutral and 200 V rms phase to phase and 28 Vdc.
They are divided into types, the characteristics of which are given in the product standards. Unless otherwise specified in the product standard, the tests defined in this standard apply.

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This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable jacket, silver plated copper conductor, electrical cables Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene co-polymer (XLETFE) family for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between  65 °C and 150 °C, operating at voltages not exceeding 600 V rms at sea level and frequencies not exceeding 2 000 Hz. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz ac and 28 Vdc. Verification of the suitability of cables for use in other electrical systems is the responsibility of the user.
These cables are suitable for airframe use without additional protection. In case of conflict between this standard and other referenced documents the requirements of this standard shall take precedence.

This document specifies the required characteristics and test procedures for fire resistant or fire proof electrical cables for use in aircraft electrical systems. They shall be operated at a rated AC voltage of 600 V ac, a frequency of maximum 2 000 Hz and a long term temperature of up to 260 °C (ambient temperature plus temperatures rise in conductor).
These cables shall also maintain a specific dielectric strength when they are subjected to a flame of 1 100 °C after five (5) minutes (fire resistant) or 15 minutes (fire proof) exposure.

This  document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable electrical lightweight wires DR family for use in the on-board up to 115 V (phase to neutral) or 200 V (phase to phase) AC and 28 Vdc and electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperatures between  65 °C and 260 °C. These cables are demonstrated to be arc resistant in sizes AWG 26 to 14 (115/200 Vac).
In addition, these cables may be suitable for use up to 230/400 Vac in pressurised zones only when installed to take account of possible short circuit effects.
Other electrical system configurations is the responsibility of the users.

This European Standard specifies two methods of determining the fluid resistance of a finished cable.
Method 1: occasional contamination.
Method 2: contamination test.
It shall be used together with EN 3475-100 and EN 3909.

This European Standard specifies the required characteristics of a light weight coaxial cable, 50 Ω, type KX
for use in aircraft electrical systems at operating temperature between − 55 °C and 200 °C and specially for
high frequency up to 6 GHz. Nevertheless, if needed, − 65 °C is also acceptable as shown by rapid change of
temperature test.

This European standard specifies a method of assessing the behaviour of cable insulation subject to an electric arc initiated and maintained by contaminating fluid along the surface of the insulation.
This standard shall be used together with EN 3475-100.
The primary aim of this test is:
   to produce, in a controlled fashion, continuous failure effects, which are representative of those, which may occur in service when a typical cable bundle is damaged and subjected to aqueous fluid contamination. Electrical arcing occurs along the surface of the insulation between damage sites on adjacent cables; and
   to examine the aptitude of the insulation to track, to propagate electric arc  to the electrical origin.
Originally defined for 115 Vac network, this test also proposes conditions for 230 Vac network. Unless otherwise specified in product standard, only 115 Vac conditions shall be satisfied.
Six levels of prospective fault current have been specified for concerned cable sizes (see Clause 7). It is agreed that sizes larger than 051 need not be assessed since the short-circuit phenomenon becomes dominant at low line impedances.
Unless otherwise specified in the technical/product standard sizes 002, 006 and 020 cable shall be assessed.

This European standard specifies a method for appraising the behaviour of cable insulation when an electric arc is initiated and maintained by two powered cables rubbing against a blade.
This European Standard shall be used together with EN 3475 100.
The primary aim of this test is:
—   to produce, in a controlled fashion, continuous failure effects which are representative of those which may occur in service when a typical cable bundle is damaged by abrasion such that electrical arcing occurs, both between cables and between cables and conductive structure, and
—   to examine the aptitude of the insulation to track, to propagate electric arc to the electrical origin.
Originally defined for 115 Vac network, this test also proposes conditions for 230 Vac network. Unless otherwise specified in product standard, only 115 Vac conditions shall be satisfied.
Six levels of prospective fault current have been specified for concerned cable sizes (see Clause 7). It is generally agreed that larger sizes need not be assessed since the short-circuit phenomenon becomes dominant at low line impedances.
Unless otherwise specified in the technical/product standard sizes 002, 006 and 020 cable shall be assessed.

This European Standard specifies a method for appraising the behaviour of cable insulation subjected to an electric arc initiated and maintained by a contaminating fluid.
This European Standard shall be used together with EN 3475-100.
The primary aim of this test is:
-   to produce, in a controlled fashion, continuous failure effects which are representative of those which may occur in service when a typical cable bundle is damaged and subjected to aqueous fluid contamination such that electrical arcing occurs between cables;
-   to examine the aptitude of the insulation to track to propagate electric arc to the electrical origin.
Originally defined for 115 Vac network, this test also proposes conditions for 230 Vac network. Unless otherwise specified in product standard, only 115 Vac conditions shall be satisfied.
Six (6) levels of prospective fault current have been specified for concerned cable sizes (see Clause 7). It is generally agreed that larger sizes need not be assessed since the short-circuit phenomenon becomes dominant at low line impedances.
Unless otherwise specified in the technical/product standard sizes 002, 006 and 020 cable shall be assessed.

This European Standard specifies methods for measuring the stability of twisted assembly. This characteristic is mandatory on section up to 1 mm².
It shall be used together with EN 3475-100.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of light weight fire proof, unscreened, electrical cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperature between - 65 °C and 260 °C.
This cable has not been demonstrated to be arc resistance at a.c.voltages above 200 V rms (network 115/200 V rms).
Single core is UV laser printable in accordance with EN 3838; UV laser markability is not mandatory for multicore cables.

This European Standard specifies methods of measuring the strippability and adherence of the insulation to a conductor of a finished cable.
When a particular method is not specified in the detail product specification, method A shall be used.
Method B is recommended for wires insulated with materials showing a Low adhesion to the conductor due to the poor repeatability of the test Method A with this type of wires.
It shall be used together with EN 3475-100.

This document specifies the required characteristics of a semi-rigid light weight coaxial cable, 50 Ω, type KX for use in aircraft electrical systems at operating temperature between −55 °C and 200 °C and specially for high frequency up to 6 GHz. Nevertheless, if needed, −65 °C is also acceptable as shown by rapid change of temperature test.

This document specifies the required characteristics of a semi-rigid light weight coaxial cable, 50 Ω, type KW for use in aircraft electrical systems at operating temperature between −55 °C and 180 °C and specially for high frequency up to 6 GHz. Nevertheless, if needed, −65 °C is also acceptable as shown by rapid change of temperature test.

This document specifies the dimensions, linear resistance, mechanical characteristics, construction and mass of conductors in aluminium or aluminium alloy for electrical cables for aerospace applications.
It applies to stranded conductors with nominal cross-sections of 5 mm2 to 115 mm2 inclusive.

This document specifies the required characteristics of a semi rigid coaxial cable, 50 Ω, type WD, for use in aircraft electrical systems at operating temperature between –55 °C and 200 °C and specially for high frequency up to 6 GHz. Nevertheless, if needed, −65 °C is also acceptable as shown by thermal stability test.

This document specifies methods for measuring the transfer impedance of a cable.
It is intended to be used together with EN 3475 100 and IEC 62153 4 3.

This document defines the test methods to evaluate the performance of coaxial, quadrax and databus cables after the installation of plastic cable ties.
It is expected to be used together with EN 3475-100.

This document specifies a method of testing the fire resistance of "fire-proof" electrical cables.

This document specifies the dimensions, tolerances, required characteristics and the mass of an AWG 24 shielded quad cable, type KL, intended for high speed (100 Mbit/s) full duplex Ethernet networks.
Linked to this particular application, the operating temperatures of the cable are between −65 °C and 125 °C.
This cable is laser markable, this marking satisfies the requirements of EN 3838.
The characteristics impedance is 100 Ω ± 15 Ω.

This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable electrical lightweight wires AD family for use in the on-board 115 V (phase to neutral) or 200 V (phase to phase) AC, 28 VDC electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperatures between −65 °C and 180 °C. These cables are demonstrated to be arc resistant in sizes AWG 24 to 14 (115 VDC/200 VDC).
In addition, these cables can be suitable for use at 230 VAC/400 VAC in pressurized zones only when installed to take account of possible short circuit effects.
Other electrical system configurations are the responsibility of the users.
It is also possible to mark these cables by qualified compatible marking which satisfies the requirements of EN 3838:2022.

This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable electrical lightweight wires AD family for use in the on-board 115 V (phase to neutral) or 200 V (phase to phase) AC, 28 Vdc electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperatures between −65 °C and 180 °C. These cables are demonstrated to be arc resistant in sizes AWG 26 to 14 (115/200 V AC).
In addition, these cables may be suitable for use at 230/400 V AC in pressurised zones only when installed to take account of possible short circuit effects.
Other electrical system configurations are the responsibility of the users.
It is also possible to mark these cables by qualified compatible marking which satisfies the requirements of EN 3838.

This document specifies the list of product standards and common characteristics of electrical cables for general purpose with conductors in aluminium or copper-clad aluminium, intended for installation in aircraft electrical systems.

This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable DR family, 1 to 11 cores, taped, screened (braided) and jacketed electrical lightweight cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft, at operating temperatures between −55 °C and 260 °C. Nevertheless, if needed, −65 °C is also acceptable as shown by cold test.
It is possible to mark these cables by qualified compatible marking, in line with EN 3838.

This document specifies methods for measuring structural return loss for digital data transmission cable.
It is applicable together with EN 3475-100 and EN 50289-1-11. In particular correction procedures detailed in EN 50289-1-11:2016, Annex B are recommended to minimize negative effects of cable preparation in the purpose of high frequency range measurements.

This document specifies the required characteristics of a coaxial cable, 50 Ω, type WN, for use in aircraft electrical systems at operating temperature between -55 °C and 200 °C and especially for high frequency up to 6 GHz.
The document encloses also a regular and reinforced cable version (code R) which is used for sensitive systems with controlled VSWR.

This document specifies the required characteristics of a coaxial cable, 50 Ω, type WM, for use in aircraft electrical systems at operating temperature between -55 °C and 200 °C and specially for high frequency up to 6 GHz.
The document encloses also a regular and reinforced cable version (code R) which is used for sensitive systems with controlled VSWR.