IS:7098(Part1)-1988

Indian Standard

( Reaffirmed 1999 )

SPECIFICATION FOR CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED PVC SHEATHED CABLES

PART

1 FOR WORKINGVOLTAGES

UP TO AND INCLUDING

1 100 VOLTS

( First Revision)
First ReprintSEPTJZMBER1991:
UDC 621~315~221%678~742-2

Copyright 1990

BUREAU

OF

INDIAN

STANDARDS
MARG

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR NEW DELHI 110002

GrS

Jm

1998

IS:7O!M(Partl)-1988

Indian Standard

SPECIFICATION FOR CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED PVC SHEATHED CABLES

PART 1 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDlhlG 1 100 VOLTS

( First Revision )
0. FOREWORD
0.1 This Indian

Standard (Part 1) (First Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards on 22 December 1988, after the draft finalized by the Power Cables Sectional Committee had been approved by the Electrotechnical Division Council.

0.2 This standard was first published in 1977. This revtsion has been undertaken to align it with the international practices and to take into account the experience gained during this pericd in the manufacture of these types of cable in the country. 0.3 Particular attention is drawn to the limitations of the short circuit ratings of the types of cable covered by this standard owing to the absence of the metallic sheath and the possible loss of the electrical contact between the strands of the armour wire as a result of corrosion or the presence of compound between them. A separate standard about recommended short circuit ratings of these ion. types of cable is under ureuarat .
1 -

covered by this standard are different from those of paper insulated metal sheathed cables. This standard does not include any data on the current ratings but information on this aspect will be covered in a separate Indian Standard later. In the meanwhile, users are advised to consult the manufacturers for information on this aspect. 0.5 In the preparation of this standard, assistarce has been derived from IEC Publication 502 (1983) Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cables for rated voltage from 1 kV to 30 kV, issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission. 0.6 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated. expressing the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS : 2-l-960*. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised).

0.4 the

Attention is also current rating of

drawn to the fact that the types of cable

SECTION 1 GENERAL 1. SCOPE 1.1 This standard (Part 1) covers the requirements for both armoured and unarmoured single, twin, three, four and multi-core crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) insulated and PVC sheathed cables for electric supply and control purposes.

1.3 Armoured cables specified in this standard are suitable for use in mines also. However, for such cables, additional requirements have been included, wherever necessary (3.1.1, 13.5 and 17.2 ) .

1.2 The cables covered in this standard are, suitable for use on ac single phase or three phase (earthed or unearthed) systems for rated voltages up to and including 1 100 V. These cables may be used on dc systems for rated voltages up to
and including 1 500 V to earth. NOTE- The cables conforming to this standard may be operated continuously at a power frequency voltage 10 percent higher than rated voltage. 1

1.4 These cables are suitable for use where combination of ambient temperature and temperature rise due to load results in conductor temperature not exceeding 90C under normal operation and 250C under short circuit condition. 2. TERMINOLOGY 2.0 For the purpose of this standard the following definitions, in addition to those given in IS : 1885 (Part 32 ) - 1971* shall apply.
*Electrotechnical vocabulary: Part 32 Cables, conductors and accessories for electricity supply.

IS : 7098 ( Part 1) - 1988

2.1 Rouline Tests -Tests made by the manufacturer on all finished cable lengths to demonstrate the integrity of the cable.

ethylene conforming in Table 1.

to the requirements

given

2.2 Type Test -Tests required to be made before supply on a general commercial basis on a type of cable in order to demonstrate satisfactory performance characteristics to meet the intended application.
NOTE- These tests are of such a nature that after they have been made, they need not be repeated unless changes are made in the cable materials or design which might change the performance characteristics.

TARLE 1 PROPERTIES OF XLPE INSULATION (Clause4.1 )

SL No. (1) PROPERTY (2) REQUIREMENT (3) 12.5 N/mmz, Mir 2OQpercent, Min 13513C I days + 25 percent, Max &25 percent, Max 20013C 15 minutes 20 N/cm2 175 percent, Max 15 percent, Max

i) Tensile strength ii) Elongation at break iii) Ageing in air oven a) Treatment

: Temperature

2.3 Acceptance Tests -Tests carried out on samples taken from a lot for the purpose of acceptance of the lot. tests to be carried 2.4 Optional Tests -Special out, when required, by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier. electric system which 2.5 Earthed System -An fulfills any of the following conditions:

Duration 6) Tensile strength variation c) Elongation variation iv) Hot set a) Treatment

: Temperature

Time under load Mechanical stress b) Elongation under load c) Permanent elongation (set) after cooling v) Shrinkage a) Treatment

a) The neutral-point

or the mid-point connection is earthed in such a mannet that, even the maximum under fault conditions, voltage that can occur between any conductor and the earth does not exceed 80 percent df the nominal system voltage;

: Temperature
Duration

b) Shrinkage vi) Water absorption a) Treatment

130f3C 1 hour 4 percent, Max

(gravimetric) zl:: 1 mg/cm*,Max 1 x;,r ohm-cm, ohm-cm,

: Temperature

b) The neutral-point

or the mid-point connection is not earthed but a protective device is installed which automatically cuts out any part of the system which accidently becomes earthed: or point is earthed through an arc suppression coil with arradgement for isolation within 1 h of occurrence of the fault for the non-radial field -cables afid within 8 h for radial cables, provided that the total of such periods in a year does not exceed 125 h.

Duration .b) Water absorbed vii) Volume resistivity:

a) at 27C
b) at 90C

I xi,y

c) In case of ac systems only, the neutral-

5. FILLER

AND INNER SHEATH

5.1 The fillers and, inner fOllo+ing:

sheath shall be of the rubber, or

2.6 Unearthed System -- An electric system which does not fulfil the requirement of the earthed system (SCP2.5). _
SECTIOIU 3. CONDUCTOR 2 MATERIALS

a) Vulcanized or unvulcanized b) Themroplastic materials.

conductor shall be composed of plain wires complying with copper or aluminium IS : 8130-19s4*. 3.1.1 Mining cables to be used in gassy mines shall be of copper conductor only. 4. INSULATION 4.1 The insulation shall be of crosslinked
_ POIY
electric

3.1 The

5.2 Vulcanized or unvulcanized rubber or thermoplastic material used for inner sheath shall not be harder than XLPE and PVC used for insulation and outer sheath respectively. Fillers and Inner sheath materials shall be so chosen as to be compatible with the temperature ratings of the cable and shall have no deleterious effect on any other component of the cable. 6. ARMOURING 6.1 Armouring shall be of the following:

a) Galvanized round steel wire, or b) Galvanized steel strip, or C) Any metallic non-magnetic wire/strip.
2

*Specitication for conductors for Insulated cables and flexible cords (first ,revision ).

IS :7098 ( Part 1) - 1984

6.2 The galvanized steel wires/strips shall coinply with the requirements of IS : 3975-1979*. The requirements of non-magnetic material shall be as agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier. 7. OUTER SHEATH
7.1 The outer sheath shall be of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound conforming to the requirements of type ST 2 compound of IS : 5831-19847. SECTION 8. CONDUCTOR 8.1 The construction 3 CONSTRUCTION

9. INSULATION 9.1 The conductor (with protective barrier. wnereever applied) shall be provided with crosslinked polyethylene insulation applied by extrusicn. 9.2 Thickness of Insulation The average thickness of insulation shall be not less than the nominal value (ti) specified in Table 3.
TABLE 3 THICKNESS OF INSULATION ( Clauses 9.2 and 9.3 )

NZt:FL CONDIJCTCIR
shall be
(1)
mma ;:; 4 6 :: 25 35 50 ;: 120 :g 240 300 zz 630 800 1000

r_-----*_----_-~ S~inoJ30e

NOMINAL THICKNESSOF INSULATION (ti)

of the conductor
Solid/ Stranded

as follows:
Nominal Cross-Section C____hAluminium7 Copper mm% mm2 1.5-6 10 and above 1.5 2.5 - 19 16 and above Flexibility Class 8:4%3&) Solid Solid/Stranded Stranded 1 1 for solid 2 for stranded 2

Cables (2) mm 1:; 1.0 1.0 ::; 1.2 1.3 1.4 ::; ::9 2.0 2:: 2:: 3.1 3.3

Single Core Unarmoured and Multi-core Cables (3) mm 0.7 8:; 0.7 0.7 X:9 0.9 ::y ::; ::;: 1.7 1.8 2.4 ;:; 2.6 2.8

8.2 A protective barrier may be applied between the conductor and insulation. Such barriers, when used, shall be compatible with insulating material and suitable for the operating temperature of the cable. 8.3. Cables with reduced neutrai have sizes as given in Table 2. conductor shall

TABLE 2 CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF REDUCED NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS NOMINAL CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF MAIN CONDUCTOR (1) mm8 25 z; ;: :zz 185 Z% 400 500 630 :: 25 :; z 1;; 150 185 % CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF REDUCED NEUTRAL @NoUcn>R (2) mm

of Insulation - The smallest of-measured values of thickness of insular tion shall not fall below the nominal value (ri) specified in Table 3 by inore than 0.1 mm + O-1
Cti)*

9.3 Tolerance on Thickness

9.4 Application of Insulation - The insulation shall be so applied that it fits closely on the conductor (or barrier if any) and it shall be possible to remove it without damaging the conductor.
10. CORE IDENTIFICATION 10.1 Cores shall be identified as specified below:

a) Coloured strip applied on the core (see Note l), or b) Colouring of XLPE insulation as follows: 1 Core 2 Core 3 Core 4 Core
3 : : : :

*Specification for mild steel wires, strips and tapes for armouring of cables (first revision ). tspecification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables ( first revision ). SSpecification for conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible cords (first revision ).

Red, black, yellow, blue or natural: Red and black; Red, yellow and blue; Red, yellow, blue and black;

IS:7@8(Partl)-1988 5 Core 6 C$eFd : Red, yellow, blue, py; -

black and

: Two apjacent cores (c.ounting

and direction core) In each layer, blue and yellow, remaining cores, grey; or c) By numerals either by applying numbered strips or b printing on the cores as follows (see Note g): 2 Core : 0, 1 3 Core : 0, 1, 2. 3 4 Core : 0, 1,2and3
NOTE 1 - For identification by using coloured strips, red; yellow and blue colours shall be used to identify the phase conductors, and black to identify reduced neutral conductor. NOTE 2 - Identification by numerals is applicable up to 4 core cables. For control cables, numerals 0 and 1 shall be adopted for counting core and direction core respectively; remaining cores shall not be numbered.

TABLE 4 LAY-UP OF CORES FOR CABLES ( Clalcse 11.2) (2) (1)

No. OFl%t~s
LAY-UP

i
9
10

::f ;:: ;:f 3-10 4-10 S-10 5-11 5-12 o-6-12 I-6-12 1-7-12 1-7-13 2-7-13 2-7-13 __ %: 3-9-14 3-9-15 3-9-16 4-10-l 5 4-10-16

reduced shall be black.

10.2 For

neutral

conductors,

the

core

10.3 For cables having more than 5 cores, as an alternate to the provisions of 10.1 the core identification may be done by numbers. 1~1 that case the insulation of cores shall be of the same colour and numbered sequentially, starting by num%F I in the inner layer. The numbers shall be prlnted in Hindu-Arabx numerals on the outer surface of the cores. Al1 the numbers shall be of the same colour, which shall contrast with the colour of the insulation. The numerals shall be legible. 10.4 For reduced neutral shall have 0 number.
11. LAYING

31 32

ii
35 36 17

4-10-17 5-11-16 5-11-17 - :-:z: ;-:6-;-t; 1:6-12:r9 1-6-13-19 I-7-13-19 I -7-13-U) 2-8-13-19 2-8-M-19 2-8-14-U) 2-8-14-21 3-9-14-20 3-9-15-U) 3-9-15-21 3-9-l 5-22 3-9-16-22 4-10-16-21 4-10-16-22 4-10-16-23 4-10-17-23 4-11-17-23 5-l 1-17-23 5-l l-17-24 5-l l-18-24 5-12-18-24 O-6-12-18-24 I-6-12-18-24 l-6-12-18-24 l-7-12-18-25 l-7-13-18-25 l-7-13-19-25 (Continmi~

conductors,

the

core
41 42 43 4*: 46 47

UP OF CORES

11.1 In twin, three and multi-core cables, the cores shall be laid up together with a suitable lay, the outermost layer shall have right-hand lay and the successive layer shall be laid with opposite lay. Where necessary, the interstices shall be filled with non-hygroscopic material.

48
49 50 51

11.2 The recommended plan for lay-up of multicores up to 100 shall be in accordance with Table 4.
, 12. INNER SHEATH (COMMON COVtYtING)

si
55

z:
56

12.1 The laid up cores shall be provided with an inner sheath applied either by extrusion or by wrapping. It shall be ensured that it is as circular as possible.
fits

12.2 The inner sheath shall be SO applied that it closely on the laid up cores and it shall be possible to remove it without damage to the insulation. 4

IS:7098(Partl)-1988 12.3.1 When one or more layers of proofed or plastic tape are applied over the laid up cores as a binder, the thickness of such tapes shall not be construed as part of the extruded inner sheath.

TABLE 4 LAY.UP OF CORES No. OF Cows 66 z 69 70 z 73 74 75

FOR CABLES-Conrd LAY-UP 1-7-13-19-26 2-8-13-19-2s 2-8-14-19-25 2-8-14-20.25 2-8-14-20-26 2-8-14-20-27 ;$;yg . . . . 3-9-l S-21-26 3-9-15-21-27 3-9-15-21-28 3-9-15-2228 4-10-15-21-28 4-10-16-22-27 4-10-16-22-28

13. ARMOURING
13.1 Application 13.1.1 Armouring shall be applied over the insulation in case of single core cables and over the inner sheath in case of twin, three and multicore cables.

13.1.2 The armour wires/strips shall be applied as closely as practicable. 13.1.3 The direction of lay of the armour For double wire/strip shall be left hand. amoured cables, this requirement shall apply to the inner layer of wires/strips. The outer layer shall, except in special cases, be applied in the reverse direction to the inner layer, and there shall be a separator of suitable non-hygroscopic material such as plastic tape, bitumenized cotton tape, bitumenized hessian tape, rubber tape or proofed tape between the inner and other layers of armour wires/strips. 13.1.4 A binder the armour. tape may be provided on

::.

4-10-16-23-29 610-16-22-29

ii if :: 90 ;; ;: 95 94 ;t 100

4.10-17-23-29 5-11-17-23-28 5-11-17-23-29 5-11-17-24-30 5-l 1-17-23-30 5-11-18-24-30 O-6-11-18-24-30 0.6.1218.%-30 1.6-12-18-24-31 1-6-12-18-24-30 1-6-12-18-25-31 1-6-12-19-25-31 l-6-13-19-25-31 I-7-13-19-25-31 1-7-13-19-26-31 2-8-13-19-25-31 2-8-14-19-25-31 2-8-14-20-25-31

13.2 Type of Armour-Where the calculated diameter below armouring does not exceed 13 mm, the armour shall consist of galvanized round steel wires. Where the calculated diameter below the armouring is greater than 13 mm, the armour shall consist of either galvanized round steel wires or galvanized steel strips.
NOTE - It may be desirable for single core cables intended for use on ac systems to be armoured with nonmagnetic material. In such cases, special agreement shall be made between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

NOTE 1 - The figures indicate the number of cores in each successivelayer; for example, S-11-18means,. 5 core in first, 11 cores in the second and 18 in the third layer, etc. NOTE 2 -

This table is for guidance only.

12.3 Thickness

of Inner Sheath -The

of inner sheath (common covering) given in Table 5. Single core cables shall have 110 inner sheath.
TABLE 5 THICKNESS OF INNER SHEATH THICKNESS OF INNER SHEATH (Mill)

thickness shall be as

13.3 Dimensions -- The dimensions of galvanized steel wires or strips shall be as specified in Table 6. 13.4 Joints -The joints in armour wire or strip shall be made by brazing or welding and the surface irregularities shall be removed. A joint in any wire/strip shall bc at least 300 mm from the nearest joint in any other armour/wire/strip in the completed cable. 13.5
Resistance

CALCULATEDDIAMETER OVER LAID-UP COKES [REF IS : 10462(PART 1) - 1983*] _*_. ---~ r----

Over (1) mm s 35 45 55

Up to and Including (2) mm 2.5 35 45 55 (3) mm 0.3 8.1: 0.6 0.7

*Fictitious calculation method for determination of dimensions of protective coverings of cables : Part 1 Elastomeric and thermoplastic insulated cables.

13.5.1 If specified by the purcnaser, the dc resistance of the galvanized steel wire strip armour shall bc measured. The result, when corrected to 20C shall comply with the appropriate values given in Table 7. 13.5.2 1.n case of cable for the use in mines, . the resistance of armour shall not exceed that of
5

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TABLE 6 DIMENSIONS
CALCULATED DIAMETER UNDERAI&XX [REF IS : lol~;3$~ 1)-

OF ARMOUR )

ROUND WIRES

AND STRIPS
(Clar4se 13.3

NOMINAL THICKNESS OF STEEL STRIP

NOMINAL DIAMETER o~gz

the conductor as specified in IS : 8130-1984* by more than 33 percent. To satisfy this, substitution of galvanized tires/strips in armouring by required numbe; of tinned copper wires/strips is permissible.
14. OUTER SHEATH 14.1 The outer sheath shall be applied by

Over
;1,

----,

Up to and Including (2) (3)

extru-

sion.
mm 0.8 1.40 1.60 _~ 2.00 2.50 3.15 4.00 mm
(4)

It shall be applied:

mm (a) For all diameter in excess of 13

mm

(b)

40 55 70 0.8 1.4 ::; _

a) Over the insulation in case of unarmoured single core cables; b) Over the inner sheath in case of unarmoured twin, three and multi-core cables; and c) Over the armouring cables. in case of armoured

z ;:
NOTE-

(a) and (b) indicate two methods of practice

in the application of armouring. *Fictitious calculation method for determination of dimensions of protective coverings of cables : Part 1 Elastomeric and thermoplastic insulated cables.

14.2 Colour or outer sheath shall be black or any other colour as agreed to between the purshaser and the supplier.
*Specification for conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible cords (first revision ). OF CABLES
20C
----------3

TABLE 7 ARMOUR [Clauses

NOMINAL AREA OF CoNouc~0~

RESISTANCE 13.5.1
and

15.4 (c)]
AC-

MAXIMUMDC RESIWANCE OF ARMOUROF CABLSAT

~---------Two Core ~_-.--*-----_~ Round Strip wire C---*---T 4.0:; 6.1~ 0.8 1.4 mm mm

Three Core ~-h-.----7 Round Strip r__--h_-~ wire 4 .(j X. ,~ 6.1~ 0.8 1.4 mm mm (5) ohm/ km 6.35 5.73 5.14 -4.63 3.99 2.89 2.68 2.52 2.20 1.49 1.31 1.17 1.05

Four Core ,--h----7 Strip Round ,--~---5 wire 6.1x 4*0x 0.8 1.4 mm mm

Four Core with Reduced Neutral C_--A---, Round Strip ----*--.-~ wire ,4.0x 6.1x 0.8 1.4 mm (11) km (12) ohmI km 3.90 3.60 3.28 2.71, 2.48 2,34 2.10 1.89 1.64 1.52 1.28 1.19 1.03 E ohm/ km 1.03 0.905 0.836 0.710 0.662 0.571

(1)
mm2 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300 400 500 630
NOTE INOTE 2 -

(2)
ohm: km 6.71 6.07 5.45 4.91 4.25 3.57 3 .oo 2.88 2.47 2.15 1 53 1.38 1.26 1.14 0.791 0.726 0.627 0.421 0.376

(3) km

(4) km

(6)
.Ohlll:'
km

(7) ohm/ km

(8)
ohm/ km 5.82 5.24 4.69 4.21 3.62 2.62 2.29 2.12 1.93 1.24 1.12 I .Ol 0.737

(9)
ohm/ km

(10)
ohm/ km

4.77 4.42 4.16 3.64 3.12 2.75 2.45 2.19 2.03 1.78 1.63 1.43 1.27 1.13
1 .ll

4.32 3.78 3.49 3.18 2.59 2.34 2.11 1.95 1.72 1.55 1.37 1.26 1.04 0.910

4.95 4.75 4.07 3.55 3.21 2.88 2.63 2.38 2.09 1.92 1.65 1.41 1.25 1.14 1.05 0.908 0.778 0.695

2.36 2.18 1.99 1.29 1.18 1.12 1 .Ol 0.715 0.625 0.577 0.384 0.358 0.241

1.07 0.944 0,855 0.755 0.697 0.581 0.507

0.767 0.675 0.619 0.428 0.379 0,264

0.976 0.896 0.791 0,701 0.627

0.652 0.590 0.409 0.377 0.245 0.214

The resistance of armour for single core cables has not been covered, since such cables are generally armoured with non-magnetic materials ( see 13.2 ). The resistance of the armour may be measured at room temperature and corrected to 20C by means of correction factors given in IS: 10810 ( Part 42 ) - 1984 Methods of test for cables: Part 42 Resistivity test of armour wires and strips and conductance test of armour (wires/strips). 6

14.3 Thickness of Oufer Sheath 14.3.1 Unarmowed Cables -- The average thickness of PVC outer sheath of unarmoured cables shall be not less than the nominal value specified under co1 3 of Table 8 and the smallest of the measured minimum value
NOTE-

outer sheath. The thickness of such extruded sheath shall not be less than the sum of the inner sbmth thickness specified in Table 5 and the nominal outer sheath
thickness specified in co1 3 of Table 8 and the smallest of the measured values shall not be less than the sum of the inner-sheath thickness specified in Table 5 and the minimum value of outer-sheath thickness specified in co1 4-.of Table 8.

values shall not be less than the specified in co1 4 of Table 8.

of r&ti-core unarrnoured cables it is permissible to supply the inner and outer sheath; in a single extrusion out of the material intended for
In case

14.3.2 Armoured Cables The minimum thickness of PVC outer sheath of .armoured cables I 0 shall not fall below the nominal value (tJ specified in Table 8 by more than O-2 mm + 0.2 I,. 4 TESTS

SECTION 15. CLASSIFICATION 15.1 Type Tests --Ihe

Test

OF TESTS

following shall constitute

type test:
For Requir emem Ref For Tess Method Ref Part Number of IS : 10810*

a) Tests on conductor
i ) Annealing iii) Wrapping iv) Resistance test (for copper) test (for aluminium ) test ii) Tensile test (for aluminium ) IS :8130 - 19847 IS : 8130 - 1984t ZS : 8130 - 1984t IS :8130.1984+ 6, Table 5 and rs : 3975 - 1979$ 9,12 and 14 Tables 2,4 and 6
1

2 3 5 36 to 42 6

b) Test for armouring wires/strips c) Test for thickness of insulation and sheath d) Physical tests for insulation i) Tensile strength and elongation ii) Ageing in air oven iii) Hot set test iv) Shrinkage test v) Water absorption (gravimetric) at break

Table 1 Table 1 Table 1 Table 1 Table 1

7 11 30 12 33

e) Physical tests for outer sheath i) Tensile strength and elongation ii) AFeing in air oven iii) Loss of mass in air oken iv) Shrinkage test v) Hot deformation vi) Heat shock test vii) Thermal stability f) Jnsulation resistance (volume resistivity test) g) High voltage test h) Flammability test at break IS : 5831 - 19849 IS : 5831 - 19845 IS : 5831 - 19845 IS : 5831.- 1984s IS : 5831 - 1984$ IS : 5831- 19843 Is : 5831- 1984s Table 1 16.2 16.3 7 11 IO 12 IS 14 ,I

43 45 53

*Method of test for cables. TSpecification for conductors for insulated clectric_cablcs and llcxiblc cords ( /;r.\/ reC.ticnt ). ZSpecification for mild steel v,ires, strirs and tares for almouring of cablrs (fir.vr r,~Gion ). $Syccificaticn fcr FVC insulation and sheath of electric cablrs ( Jir.v rrvision ). In the meantime, reference may be made to Appendix B of IS : 5831-1984. i,lJndcr preparation.

IS :7o!%(Partl)-1!88
TABLE 8 THICKNESS OF OUTER SHEATH (Clauses 14.3.1 and 14.3.2)
CALCULATED

F__--_-__-_hOver (1) mm 15 25 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75

DLWE?ER UNDER THEOUTER SHEATH [REP IS: 10462 (Part 1 ) - 1983*j

-7 Up to and Including (2) mm 15 25 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 -

FOR UNARMOURED CABLES Y* -7 Nominal Minimum (3) (4) mm mm 1.8 1.24 2.0 140 2.2 1.56 2.4 1.72 2.6 1.88 2.8 2.04 3.0 2.20 3.2 2.36 3.4 2.52 3.6 2.68 3.8 2.84 4.0 3.00

THICKNESS OF OUTER SHEATH

oFOWEltSHEAIWFo1 ARM~URED CABLES 0 E 140 1.56 1.72 1.88 2.04

MINWJM THICKNESS

2.20
2.36 2.52 2.68 2.84 3.00

*Fictitious calculation method for determination of dimensions of protective coverings of cables: Part 1 Elastomerit and thermoplastic insulated cables.

15.2 Acceptance Tests -The constitute acceptance tests :

following

shall

c) Resistance test for armour mining cable) (Table 7).

(other

than

4 Annealing test (for copper),

b> Tensile test (for aluminium), cl Wrapping test (for aluminium), 4 Conductor resistance test,
6 Test for thickness of insulation and sheath,

0 Hot set test for insulation, g) Tensile strength and elongation ,at break
test for insulation and sheath,

16. DETAIL OF TESTS 16.1 General - Unless otherwise stated standard, the tests shall be carried out in dance with appropriate parts of IS : 1081w, into account additional information given standard. 16.2 High Voltage T&t

in this a&rtaking in this

h) High voltage test, and 9 tnsulation resistance (volume test.

15.2.1 A recommended sampling accefitance tests is given in Appendix 15.3 Routine Tests - The Following tuteroutine tests: a) Conductor resistance test, b) High voltage test, and 7) Re;tance

resistivity) plan A. for

shall consti-

16.2.1 High Voltage Test at Room Temperature ( Type, Acceptance and Routine Test) The cables shall withstand a voltage of 3 kV ac (rms) at a frequency of 40 to 60 Hz or an ac voltage of 7.2 kV, between conductors and between conductors and ECC (if any) for a period of 5 minutes for each test connection. 16.3 Flammability Test -Period of burning after removal of the flame shall nqt exceed 60 seconds and the unaffected (uncharred) portion from the lower edge of the top clamp shall be at least 50 mm.
SECTION 5 IDENTIFICATION, AND MARKING PACKING

cables (first revision ). tMethods of test for cables.

17. IDENTIFICATION 17.1 Manufacturers Identification- The manulacturer shall be identified throughout the length of the cable by means of a tape bearing the manuThe following shall consti154 Optional Tests facturers name or trade-mark, or by manufactute optional tests: turers name or trade-mark being indented, printed or embossed on the cable. In case none of these a) Cold bend test for outer sheath (IS : methods can be employed, or if the purchaser 5831-1984* and Part 20 of IS : 10810J): so desires, colour identification threads in a&orb) Cold impact test for outei sheath (IS : dance with a scheme to be approved by the Bureau 5831-1984* and Part 21 of IS : 10810~); and of Indian Standards (BIS) shall be employed. The identation, printing or embossing shall be done *Specificationfor PVC insulation and sheath of electric only on the outer sheath. test for armour (for mine cable *Methodsof test for cables.
8

IS:m!B(Partl)-1988 17.2 Cable Identification- In order to distinguish these electric cables from telephone cables, the word electric shall be indented, printed or embossed throughout thelength of the cable. In case of cables intended for use in mines, the word mining also shall be indented, printed or embossed throughout the length of the cable. The indentation, printing or embossing shall be done only on the outer sheath. 17.2.1 Cables with -heat resisting insulation suitable for 85oC conductor tempetature shall be identified by the letters HR 85 marked on it in any of the manners specified in 17.2. following 17.3 Cable Code -The used for designating the cable: SI No.
i) Constituent

18.2 The cable shall carry the following information either stencilled on the drum or contained in a label attached to it:

4 Reference W

to this Indian Standard, example, Ref IS : 7098 ( Part 1) ; Manufacturers name or trade-mark;

for

4 Type of cable and voltage grade;

d) Number of cores;
e) Nominal cross sectional area of conductor;

f) Cable code;

code shall be
Code Letter

faLength
h)

j) A Aluminium conductor ii) XLPE insulation 2x k) Gross mass; w iii) Steel round wire armour m) Country of manufacture; and Wa iv) Non-magnetic round wire armour n) Year of manufacture. F v) Steel strip armour 18.2.1 The cable ( drum or label ) may also Fa vi) Non-magnetic strip armour be marked with the Standard Mark. FF vii) Double steel strip armour NOTE-The use of the Standard Mark is governed WW Viii) Double steel round wire armour by the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act Y ix) PVC outer sheath 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The Standard Mark on products covered by an Indian NATE- No code letter for conductor is required Standard conveys the assurance that they have been rowhen the conductor material is copper.

of cable on the drum; Number of lengths on the drum (if more than one) ; Direction of rotation of drum (by means of an arrow) ;

18. PACKING AND MARKING 18.1 The cable shall be wound on a drum ( see IS : 1041%1982) and packed. The ends of the cable shall be sealed by means of non-hygrosopic sealing material. *Specification for
drums

for electric cables.

-1 ard duced to comply with the requirements of that stan under a well defined system of inspection, testing and quality control which is devised and supervised by BIS and operated by the producer. Standard marked products are also continuously checked by BIS for conformity to that standard as a further safeguard. Details of conditions under which a licence for the use of the Standard Mark may be. granted to manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian Standards.

APPENDIX A ( Clause 15.2.1 )

SAMPLING A-l. LOT A-l.1 In any consignment the cables of the same size manufactured under essentially similar conditions of production shall be grouped together to constitute a lot. A-2. SCALE OF SAMPLING OF CABLES A-3. NUMBER OF TESTS AND CRITERION FOR CONFORMITY A-3.1 Suitable length of test sample shall be taken from each of the drums selected. These test samples shall be subjected to each of the acceptance tests ( see 15.2 ). A test sample is called defective if it fails in any of the acceptance tests. If the number of defectives is less than or equal to the corresponding permissible number (a) given in co1 3 of Table 9 the lot shall be declared as conforming to the requirements of acceptance tests; otherwise not.
TABLE 9 NUMBER OF DRUMS TO BE SELECTED FOR SAMPLING AND p ERMISSIBLE NUMBER OF DEFECTIVES NUMBER OF DRUMS NUMBER OF PERMISSIBLE IN THE LOT DRUMS TO BE NUMBEROF TAKEN AS DEFECTIVES
SAM?LE

A-2.1 Samples shall be taken and tested from each lot for ascertaining the conformity of the lot to the requirements of the specification. A-2.2 The number of drums (n) to be selected from the lot of drums (N) of consignment of cables shall be in accordance with co1 2. and 1 of Table 9 respxtively. These samples shall be taken at random. A-2.2.1 In order to ensure the randomness of selection, random number tables shall be used (see IS : 4905-1968* ).
l

(1)
(N)
101 to 300 301 to 500 501 and above

(2) (n)

(3) (4 8 0 r,

kK%l

2 5 :: 32

Methods for random sampling

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Bare&u of Indian Standards BIS is a statutory institutloqestizblished under the Bureau of Indian Stcmdards Act, 1986 to prom&o ,l&nonious developmentof the activities of standard&&ion, marking and quality certification of goods and attending to connected matters in the country.
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 APRIL 1994 IS 7098(PART 1) : :& CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED PVC SHEATHED CABLES
PART 1 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES UP TC? AND INCLUDING 1 loo v ( Second Revision ) ( Title ) - To be changed as follows: In&n Standard

CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED THERMOPLASTIC SHEATHED CABLES SPECIFICATIOhl

Part 1 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES UPTO AND INCLUDING llOO\p ( Page 1, clause 0.4 ) renumbersubsequent clauses: Insert the following clause OJ after 0.4 and

0.5 A special category of cables with improved fire performance has been included in this standard. Classification of such cables is given in Appendix A. (Page 1, clause 1.4 ) - Add new clause 1.5: 15 This standard also covers cables with improved fire perfottnance, categories Cl and C2, as given in. Appendix A. For such cables additional requirements have been included wherever necessary (see 7.2,15.1.1, 15.2.1 and 173.1). NorE- Normal cables IO this standardtin be dassifii category 0 1.
[ as meeting the requirementof

Page 2, clause 6.1 (Jr)] -

Substitute formed wire fir strip.

( Page 3, clause 6.2 ) - Substitute the following for the first sentence: The galvanised steel wires formed wires/tapes shall comply with the requirementsof IS 3975 : 1988, except t&t 33.1 and 3.2.2, shall not apply.
Grl

(Page 3, clause 7.1 ) -

+dd new clause 7.2: fire performance, of tests applicable the following the outer sheath shall, for the required category for the existing:

7.2 For cables with improved in addition, meet the requirement (15.1.1 and 15.2.1 ). ( Pqc 7, cktrtse 14.3.2 ) -

Substitute

14.3.2 Arntortred Cnbles - The thickness of outer sheath shall be not less than the minimum values specified in co1 5 of Table 8. (Ptrgc 7, clnlrse 15.1 ) Add clause 15.1.1: with

15.1.1 The following shall constitute additional type tests for cables improved tire performance as per the categories given in Appendix A: Category Test For Requirements Refer For Test Method Refer Part No. of IS 10810

01

No additiona! tests a) Oxygen index test b) Flame retardance single cable C) Flame retardance bunched cables d) Temperature test on test on 16.9 16.10 16.11 16.14 16.9 test on test on 16.10 16.11 16.12 16.15 16.13 16.14 2 58 (under preparation) 61 62 Under consideration 58 ( Under preparation 61 62 Under consideration 63 59 Under consideration )

Cl

index

C2

a) Oxygen index test b) Flame retardance single cable C) Flame retardance bunched cable

d) Test for specific optical density of smoke e) Smoke density f) Test for halogen acid gas evolution g) Temperature index

NOES
1. For category Cl, tests (a) and (d) are to be performed on samples taken from outer sheath, as

applicable, and prepared in the manner given in the relevant test method. 2. For category C2, tests (a), (e), (f,) and g) are to be performed on samples taken from outer

sheath, as applicable, and prepared in the manner given in the relevant test method.

(Page

8, &use

15.2) -

Add clause 15.2.1:

15.2.1 The following shall constitute additional acceptance tests for cable with improved fire performance as per the categories given in Appendix A: Category 01 Cl Test No additional tests

a) Oxygen index test b) Flame retardance test on single cable ia..

c2

a) Oxygen index test b) Flame retardance test on single cable

c) Test for specific optical density of smoke d) Test for halogen acid gas evolution (Page 8, clause 15.2.1 ) - Renumber this clause as 15.2.2 Appendix B' for Appendix A in second line. (Page 8, clause 16.2.1, he ( Page 8, clause 16.3 ) 16.9 Oxygen Index Test sheath shall be done at 27 z 2 C. The oxygen 4) -Substitute a dcfor an ac. Substitute

Add the following clauses:

The test on samples of inner/outer index shall not be less than 29. 16.10 Flame Retardance

Test on Single Cables

After the test, there should be no visible damages on the test specimen within 300 mm from its upper end. Mark from mixing devices, soot or changing of the colour are-not considered damages.

16.11 Flame Retadance Test on Single Cables

After burning has ceased, tbe cables sbould be wiped clean and the chaned or affected portion should not have reached a beigbt exceeding 2.5 m above the bottom edge of tbe bumer, measund at tbe front and rear of tbe cable assembly.
NolE Requinmnts for thii tn( Paa 62 an split in 3 categories Ihat is. A, 13, and C as this standard, category B and C icst described ia IS loStO(

) . For thepwpose of
Ct and C2.

methods shall be used. in the absence of dny special requircmenls for method I% method C shall be used for both the atepries

16.12 Test for Specific Optical Density of Smo&e Underconsidention. 16.13 Test fir Halogen Acid Gas Evolution Tbe level of HCl evolved shall not exceed 20 percent by weight. 16.14 Test for Temperature Index The measured value of temperatureindex &all be 21 at a temperatureof 250C . 16.35 Smoke Dens&y Tast Under corrPidention. (Page 9, c&use 17.2.1) -Substitute the foilowing clause for the existing:
17.2.1 The following special cablea sball be identified by indenting,

embossing or printing tbe appropriateon tbe outer sbeatb throughout the cable length, in iddition to tbe existing mirking requirements: Type of CIbles
Improved tin performance for category Cl
Legend

FR FR-ISH

ImprovE?d lirc performanceforcategory C2

nnumbet the existing

( Page 10, Appendix A ) - Insert tbe following new Appendix A and Appendix A as Appendix B:

APPENDIX
CLASSIFICATION Category 01 Environment Description Cables in open areas

A
IMPROVED Cable Definition FIRE

(Clauses 0.4, 0.5,1.5, 15.1.1 and 15.2.1 )

OF CABLES FOR PERFORMANCE Type

Flame retardent. self-extinguishing propagate flame FR

Single cable does not

Cl

Cables in constrained areas Cables in constrained areas with limited human activity and/or presence of sophisticated systems

Flame retardent. Does not propagate fire even when installed in groups in vertical ducts Flame retardent cables with reduced halogen evolution and smoke

c2

FR-LSH

(ETD09)
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