CLC/TC 20/WG 11 - Harmonisation of joints, accessories and terminations of electric cables

This document specifies the test methods and requirements of tests for fingerprinting (as defined in 3.9) of solvent-free polymerizable, reacting resinous compound intended to be used for electrical insulation and/or mechanical protection in cable accessories covered by EN 50393, HD 629.1 and HD 629.2, for low and medium voltage up to 20,8/36 (42) kV. Fingerprinting testing of materials does not have a mandatory link to type testing of accessories. It is regarded as stand-alone tests, but it can be carried out in combination with the accessory type tests. NOTE Information on health and safety is given in Annex A.

This standard specifies performance requirements for type tests for cable accessories for use on extruded insulation power cables as specified in HD 620 or other relevant cable standards. The accessories covered by this standard are indoor and outdoor terminations of all designs, straight-joints, branch-joints, stop ends and loop joints of all designs, suitable for use underground, indoors or outdoors, and screened or unscreened plug-in type or bolted-type separable connectors. Voltage rating covers 3,6/6 kV up to and including 20,8/36 kV