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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50085-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE prAA
EUROPÄISCHE NORM September 2011

ICS 29.120.10

English version

Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical

installations -
Part 1: General requirements

Systèmes de goulottes et de conduits Elektroinstallationskanalsysteme

profilés pour installations électriques - für elektrische Installationen -
Partie 1: Règles générales Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen

This draft amendment prAA, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 50085-1:2005; it is submitted to
CENELEC members for CENELEC enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2012-01-27.

It has been drawn up by CLC/TC 213.

If this draft becomes an amendment, 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.

This draft amendment was established by CENELEC 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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of
which they are aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to
change without notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

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© 2011 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.

Project: 22989 Ref. No. EN 50085-1:2005/prAA:2011 E

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1 Foreword

2 This document (EN 50085-1:2005/prAA:2011) has been prepared by CLC Technical Body TC 213 "Cable
3 management systems".

4 This document is currently submitted to the CENELEC second Enquiry.

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5 3 Definitions

6 In 3.13, replace the term and definition by:

7 3.13
8 non-flame propagating system component
9 system component which can catch fire as a result of an applied flame, in which the resulting flame does not
10 propagate and self extinguishes within a limited time after the applied flame is removed

11 In 3.18, replace the term and definition by:

12 3.18
13 cable anchorage
14 system accessory or part of another system component to relieve conductors in terminals and terminations
15 from strain by resisting the pull and twist forces on cable
16

17 6 Classification

18 Replace 6.2 by:

19 6.2 According to resistance to impact for installation and application

20 6.2.1 CTS/CDS for impact 0,5 J.

21 6.2.2 CTS/CDS for impact 1 J.

22 6.2.3 CTS/CDS for impact 2 J.

23 6.2.4 CTS/CDS for impact 5 J.

24 6.2.5 CTS/CDS for impact 10 J.

25 6.2.6 CTS/CDS for impact 20 J.

26 6.3 According to temperatures as given in Tables 1, 2 and 3

27 Delete “± 2 °C” in Table1, Table 2 and Table 3.

28 6.8 According to protection against corrosive or polluting substances

29 Replace Subclauses 6.8.1 to 6.8.6 by “Under consideration.”.

30 7 Marking and documentation

31 In 7.1, replace the two following paragraphs:

32 “When system components other than trunking length, ducting length and apparatus mounting device are
33 supplied in a package, it is sufficient to mark the product identification on the smallest supplied package, the
34 manufacturer's or responsible vendor's name or trade mark or identification mark being marked on the
35 product.

36 When it is not possible to have a legible marking on small components, due to the small size of the item, it is
37 sufficient to place these markings on the smallest supplied package.”
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38 with

39 “When system components other than trunking length, ducting length and apparatus mounting device are
40 supplied in a package and it is not possible to have both markings legible due to the small size of the item

41 - if only one legible marking is possible, it is sufficient to mark the product identification on the smallest
42 supplied package, the manufacturer's or responsible vendor's name or trade mark or identification mark
43 being marked on the product,
44 - if no legible marking is possible at all, it is sufficient to place both markings on the smallest supplied
45 package”.

46 In 7.1, replace the NOTE by the following:

47 Flame propagating system component shall be clearly identified as being flame propagating on the system
48 component and on the smallest supplied package or label.

49 When it is not possible to have this identification mean on small system components, due to the small size of
50 the item, it is sufficient to place this identification mean on the smallest supplied package.

51 Replace 7.4 by:

52 7.4 Symbols

53 7.4.1 Symbols covered by IEC 60417 shall comply with IEC 60417.

54 Examples are:

Amperes A
Volts V
Frequency Hz
Alternating current ∼ or ac
Line L or L1, L2, L3 etc in case of more than one
Neutral N
Protective earth

Fuse

Degree of protection IPXX (see EN 60529)

55 For the marking of rated current and rated voltage the figures may be used alone. These figures may be
56 placed on one line separated by an oblique line or the figures for rated current may be placed above the
57 figures for rated voltage, separated by a horizontal line.

58 The marking for the nature of supply shall be placed next to the marking for rated current and rated voltage.

59 The marking for current, voltage and nature of supply may be, for example, as follows:

16
60 16 A 440 V ~ or 16/440 ~ or ~
440
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61 7.4.2 Other symbols

62 Symbols not covered by IEC 60417 but listed in this clause shall comply with:

Symbol for flame propagating system component.

63 NOTE Symbol for flame propagating system component under consideration.

64 9 Construction

65 9.4 Mechanical connections

66 In 9.4.1, Table 4:

67 - replace “Torque for metal screws” by “Torque”;

68 - replace “Over 3“ by “Over 3,0“;
69 - delete NOTE 1 in its entirety;
70 - replace "NOTE 2" by "NOTE".

71 9.7 Access to live parts

72 In 9.7.3, add “with a tolerance of ± 2 °C” after “which is carried out at the temperature declared according to
73 Table 3“.

74 9.9 Membranes

75 In 9.9.2, add “with a tolerance of ± 2 °C” after “the temperature being maintained at the value declared
76 according to Table 3 “.

77 In 9.9.4, add “with a tolerance of ± 2 °C” after “the temperature declared according to Table 2“.

78 9.11 Internal protective partition

79 Replace “Under consideration.” by:

80 "9.11.1 Internal protective partition of CTS/CDS declared according to 6.10.2 shall provide electrically
81 protective separation between circuits in one compartment and circuits located in other compartments. The
82 internal protective partition uses one of the following methods:

83 – supplementary insulation; or

84 – electrically protective screening.

85 9.11.2 Internal protective partition shall prevent unintentional physical contact between the separated
86 circuits in normal use by one or a combination of the following approaches which may vary within the system:

87 - approach 1: ensuring that dimensions of gaps are adequately limited according to 9.11.2.1;

88 - approach 2: Other means according to 9.11.2.2.

89 Tests according to 9.11.2.1 and 9.11.2.2 do not need to be carried out in obvious situations.
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90 9.11.2.1 Limitation of dimensions of gaps

91 Compliance is checked on assembly or assemblies made of one or more trunking lengths or ducting lengths
92 of (250 ± 5) mm with the relevant system component, if any, to fulfil the various purposes of the system.

93 As a general requirement, the maximum straight length of any gap in the partition shall be less than
94 12,5 mm, unless any gap having a straight length of at least 12,5 mm has a width measured perpendicularly
95 to this length smaller than 2,5 mm.

96 Compliance is checked by using a straight rigid test probe as shown in Figure 10. The probe is applied with a
97 force of (3,0 ± 0,3) N in every possible position, if necessary after cutting the sample apart in areas which do
98 not contribute to separation.

99 NOTE Separation by labyrinth is under consideration.

100 The full cross section of the probe shall not enter from one compartment to a separated compartment.

101 9.11.2.2 Other means

102 The test is carried out on an assembly made of one or more trunking lengths or ducting lengths with the
103 relevant system component, if any, to fulfil the various functions of the system and prepared according to the
104 manufacturer’s instructions. More than one assembly may be necessary to fulfil the various functions of the
105 system. In each direction, the length L of trunking length or ducting length coming out of the functional area
106 associated with the function of the system is 100 mm. The tolerance of L is ± 5 mm. If the manufacturer's
107 instructions require the use of cable retainers, the test is carried out using the cable retainers and if possible
108 symmetrically fixed along the length.

109 NOTE 1 Functional area refers, for example, to a fitting, an apparatus mounting device, a junction as shown in Figure 11.

110 Test on trunking length is made on a length equal to (200 ± 10) mm plus one maximum interval between
111 cable retainers as declared in the manufacturer’s instructions.

112 Test on ducting length is made on a length equal to (700 ± 10) mm.

113 The samples are mounted on a rigid smooth support such as a plywood board 16 mm thick, with a
114 50 mm minimum spacing between the assembly and the edge of the support.

115 Examples for arrangement are shown in Figure 12.

116 The assembly is positioned in the most unfavourable intended installation position according to
117 manufacturer's instructions.

118 NOTE 2 in case of doubt, more than one installation positions can be tested.

119 The tests 9.11.2.2.1, 9.11.2.2.2 and 9.11.2.2.3 are carried out on each pair of compartments declared as
120 separated by the manufacturer.

121 9.11.2.2.1 Test with one insulated conductor in each separated compartment

122 In each separated compartment that is so declared by the manufacturer, a flexible insulated conductor of
2
123 1,5 mm nominal cross section and designated H07V-K according to HD 361 S3 is placed in the most
124 unfavourable position.

125 For each insulated conductor, the length coming out of the assembly is at least 200 mm at both extremities.

126 The insulated conductor of each separated compartment is submitted to a push or a pull action
127 approximately simultaneously simulating the worst case.
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128 NOTE In case of doubt, more than one case is tested.

129 A pull action consists in fixing one extremity and pulling the other extremity of the insulated conductor
130 approximately in the direction of the trunking length or ducting length. The pull force is (22,5 ± 1,0) N.

131 A push action consists in pushing both extremities of the insulated conductor approximately in the direction
132 of the trunking length or ducting length. All reasonable effort is made to reach at each extremity a
133 displacement of approximately 50 mm in the direction of the trunking length or ducting length.

134 During the test, there shall be no physical contact between insulated conductors of separated compartments.

135 A possible physical contact is visually detected, if necessary after

136 - cutting the sample in any area which does not influence the separation, and/or
137 - removing any part which does not influence the separation, and/or
138 - replacing any part with a transparent part of same or similar shape.

139 9.11.2.2.2 Test with one full compartment and a separated compartment containing one insulated
140 conductor

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141 One separated compartment of the sample is filled with flexible insulated conductors of 1,5 mm nominal
142 cross section and designated H07V-K according to HD 361 S3. The number of insulated conductors is equal
143 to the declared cross sectional area for cables in mm² divided by 17 mm² and rounded to the lower integer.

144 A flexible insulated conductor of the same type is placed in the other separated compartment, in the most
145 unfavourable position.

146 For each insulated conductor, the length coming out of the assembly is at least 200 mm at both extremities.

147 One insulated conductor of each separated compartment is submitted to a push or a pull action
148 approximately simultaneously simulating the worst case.

149 NOTE In case of doubt, more than one case is tested.

150 A pull action consists in fixing one extremity and pulling the other extremity of the insulated conductor
151 approximately in the direction of the trunking length or ducting length. The pull force is (22,5 ± 1,0) N.

152 A push action consists in pushing both extremities of the insulated conductor approximately in the direction
153 of the trunking length or ducting length. All reasonable effort is made to reach at each extremity a
154 displacement of approximately 50 mm in the direction of the trunking length or ducting length.

155 During the test, there shall be no physical contact between insulated conductors of separated compartments.

156 A possible physical contact is visually detected, if necessary after

157 - cutting the sample in any area which does not influence the separation, and/or
158 - removing any part which does not influence the separation, and/or
159 - replacing any part with a transparent part of same or similar shape.

160 9.11.2.2.3 Test with two separated full compartments

2
161 Each separated compartment of the sample is filled with flexible insulated conductors of 1,5 mm nominal
162 cross section and designated H07V-K according to HD 361 S3. The number of insulated conductors is equal
163 to the declared cross sectional area for cables in mm² divided by 17 mm² and rounded to the lower integer.

164 For each insulated conductor, the length coming out of the assembly is at least 200 mm at both extremities.
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165 One insulated conductor of each separated compartment is submitted to a push or a pull action
166 approximately simultaneously simulating the worst case.

167 NOTE In case of doubt, more than one case is tested.

168 A pull action consists in fixing one extremity and pulling the other extremity of the insulated conductor
169 approximately in the direction of the trunking length or ducting length. The pull force is (22,5 ± 1,0) N.

170 A push action consists in pushing both extremities of the insulated conductor approximately in the direction
171 of the trunking length or ducting length. All reasonable effort is made to reach at each extremity a
172 displacement of approximately 50 mm in the direction of the trunking length or ducting length.

173 During the test, there shall be no physical contact between insulated conductors of separated compartments.

174 A possible physical contact is visually detected, if necessary after

175 - cutting the sample in any area which does not influence the separation, and/or
176 - removing any part which does not influence the separation, and/or
177 - replacing any part with a transparent part of same or similar shape.

178 9.11.3 Parts providing electrically protective separation by electrically protective screening shall be
179 provided with means for earthing and have adequate electrical continuity.

180 Compliance is checked by the test of 11.1.

181 9.11.4 Parts providing electrically protective separation by supplementary insulation shall have adequate
182 solid insulation.

183 Compliance is checked by the test of 11.2.

184 10.3 Impact test

185 10.3.1 Impact test for storage and transport

186 In 10.3.1.1, add “with a tolerance of ± 2 °C” after “are aged at the temperature declared according to
187 Table 3“.

188 In 10.3.1.2, add “with a tolerance of ± 2 °C” after “are placed in a refrigerator at the temperature declared
189 according to Table 1“.
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190 10.3.2 Impact test for installation and application

191 Add “with a tolerance of ± 2 °C” after “at the temperature declared according to Table 2“.

192 Replace Table 6 by:

193 Table 6 – Impact test values

Resistance to impact Fall height

Equivalent mass
classification mm
kg
±1%
Impact 0,5 J 0,25 200
Impact 1 J 0,25 400
Impact 2 J 0,50 400
Impact 5 J 1,70 300
Impact 10 J 5,00 200
Impact 20 J 5,00 400

194
195 10.6 System access cover retention

196 Replace the whole sub-clause by:

197 10.6 System access cover retention

198 Access cover of system components of systems classified according to 6.9.2 shall not be capable of being
199 opened without a tool.

200 Compliance is checked by the following test.

201 Before the test non metallic system components and composite components are aged at a temperature
202 declared according to Table 3 with a tolerance of ± 2 °C for (168 ± 4) h continuously.

203 The test is carried out on an assembly made of one or more trunking lengths or ducting lengths with the
204 relevant system component, if any, to fulfil the various functions of the system and prepared according to the
205 manufacturer’s instructions. More than one assembly may be necessary to fulfil the various functions of the
206 system. In each direction, the length L of trunking length or ducting length coming out of the functional area
207 associated with the function of the system is as long as the width W of the trunking length or ducting length,
208 or 250 mm, whichever is the greater. The tolerance of L is ± 25 mm.

209 NOTE 1 Functional area refers, for example, to a fitting, an apparatus mounting device, a junction as shown in Figure 11.

210 The samples are mounted on a rigid smooth support such as a plywood board 16 mm thick, with a
211 50 mm minimum spacing between the assembly and the edge of the support.

212 NOTE 2 Other system components may be included, if necessary, to prevent movements. These system components are the system
213 components to terminate the trunking length or ducting length, if any. When there is no such system component, a system component
214 chosen by the manufacturer is used.

215 Examples for arrangement are shown in Figure 12.

216 Without the use of a tool, reasonable manual effort is made to open the access cover. Reasonable effort is
217 intended to simulate action and instinctive handling likely to occur.

218 After the test, the access cover shall remain secured.

219 14.1 Degree of protection provided by enclosure

220 Add “with a tolerance of ± 2 °C” after “at the maximum application temperature as declared by the
221 manufacturer according to Table 3“.
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223 Figures

224 Figure 8: replace the title with “Typical apparatus for testing the resistance of cable anchorage to pull force”

225

226 Add the following Figures

227 Dimensions in millimetres

228
229

Key
1 handle
T +0 , 05
thickness 2,5 0 mm

230 Figure 10 – Probe for test of internal protective partition

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232

W W

L L

a) Example with fitting

W W

L L

b) Example without fitting

233

Key

functional area associated with the function of the system (T derivation in this example)

W width of the trunking length

L 100 mm

234 Figure 11 – Principles for arrangement

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a) Arrangement for connection with fitting b) Arrangement for connection without fitting

c) Arrangement for internal angle with fitting d) Arrangement for internal angle without
fitting

e) Arrangement for external angle with fitting f) Arrangement for external angle without
fitting

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g) Arrangement for flat angle with fitting h) Arrangement for flat angle without fitting

i) Arrangement for diversion with fitting

j) Arrangement for diversion without fitting k) Arrangement for terminating

l) Arrangement for apparatus mounting with m) Arrangement for apparatus mounting

apparatus mounting device without apparatus mounting device
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Convenor’s note: Figure under preparation

and to be inserted later

n) Arrangement for apparatus mounting o) Arrangement for ducting length or trunking

with apparatus mounting device mounted length with cable retainers
at the end of the trunking length

237 Figure 12 – System access cover retention test – Examples for arrangement

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239 Annexes

240 Annex C (normative) CTS/CDS IK code

241 Insert “with a tolerance of ± 2 °C” after “are aged at the temperature declared according to Table 3“.