This cable uses a 5foil screened design consisting of 4. Bs6899 raychem specification bs1442 nes7 bs6360 raychem index raychem wcd51 iec60331 iec 60332 3 text. Unlike iec 60332 12 and iec 60332 3, this test does not assess the flame propagation but instead checks the electrical functioning of the cable in the event of a fire. The fire retardancy properties of cmp cable is much better than lszh cable complying with iec 60332 1 and iec 60332 3 cmr riser flame test riser rated cables meets ul 1666. Part 1 test on a single vertical insulated wire or cable. Pass iec 60332 part i or bs 4066 part 1 flame propagation. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with iec guide 104.
All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. Vertical test where a test sample of 600 mm is ignited. Has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with iec guide 104. Iec 607541 2 halogenfree properties iec 610341 2 smoke emission properties on request. Reduced fire propagation in accordance with iec 603323faq. Siemons category 6a class ea 4pair fftp cable supports channel performance exceeding ansitia and iso iec category 6a requirements. Iec 60332 series tests on electric cables under fire conditions iec 60384 series fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment iec 60417 series graphical symbols for use on equipment iec 60479 series effects of current on human beings and livestock iec 60529 198911 degrees of protection provided by enclosures ip code. Flame and smoke tests csa, fm, icea, and iec standard. Standardizing information and communication systems. Note 1 testing to iec 60332 12 may be performed simultaneously with that to iec 60332 if.
Eccoh 5801 complies with iec 60092359 shf2, while eccoh 5806 complies with nek606. Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions test for vertical flame spread of verticallymounted bunched wires or cables apparatus standard by australiannew zealand standards, 01012017. List of international electrotechnical commission standards. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000 and amendment 1.
Fire alarm cables, fire resistant according iec 60332 3 signal cable with flexible copper wires, pvc insulation and sheath, al foil screen, fire resistant, for nominal voltage 220 v application as signal. Iec 60331 specifies testing for electric cable for circuit integrity under fire conditions. Test of the fire behaviour on a single core or a single cable. Iec 60332, bs fire resistant cables to iec 60331, iec 60332 3, astm d 2863. En 50266 and iec 60332 3 are virtually identical except for minor editorial differences and are still the most commonly specified large ignition source 20kw or greater european union flame tests for data communications cable. The international electrotechnical commission iec is the leading global organization that prepares and.
Iec 603323 is used to assess the flame propagation characteristics of bundled cables. Iec 3323 pdf there are some standards that should receive special mention. Iec flame and fire standards the iec flame resistance and fire propagation tests are often confused with one another on the basis of their very similar designations. In this test, a cable specimen, consisting of number of 3. Download free pdf ebooks about iec 60332 1, files, manuals and documents. While this is often difficult enough to maintain across multiple sites in a single country or region, it can pose. This technical report describes a method of type approval testing to define the ability of bunched cables to restrain flame propagation in defined conditions regardless of their application, i.
For the class f1 there are no requirements for firespread whereas for class f4 it means. Unarmored type p, flexible multi conductor power, 600 v. This is an incomplete list of standards published by the international electrotechnical commission iec the numbers of older iec standards were converted in 1997 by adding 60000. Iec flame and fire standards central cables limited. Iec 60332 3bs 40663flame test on bunched wirescables iec603323c describes a method of type approval testing to define the ability of bunched cables to resist fire propagation. Iec standard for flame retardancy the european electrical committee categorizes the fire performance of the cables into three classes, namely iec 60332 1, iec 60332 2, iec 60332 3, iec 60332 1 and iec 60332 2 are used to assess the flame propagation characteristics of a single wire. The method of mounting uses the front of the ladder, a standard or wide ladder being used for cables having a conductor crosssection greater than 35 mm2 according to the number of test pieces required, and a standard ladder for conductor crosssections 35 mm2 and smaller. Fire alarm cables, fire resistant according iec 603323 signal cable with flexible copper wires, pvc insulation and sheath, al foil screen, fire resistant, for nominal voltage 220 v application as signal cables in fire alarm installations, operating at nominal voltage 220 v. The cables are harder to ignite and do maintain fire less than f3.
Iec the european commission and the european cable industry europacable are finalising. Three categories are defined and distinguished by test duration, and the volume of nonmetallic material of the sample under test see table. Iec 60332 1bs 40661 flame test on iec 60331, bs 6387, ss 299 fire resistance test. This cable has been formulated to meet iec 603323c which is a more demanding flammability specification for bundled cables. The procedure, together with an informative annex of recommended requirements for performance, is given in iec 6033222. Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable procedure for determination of. Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions part 12. Jun 28, 2014 test for vertical flame spread of verticallymounted bunched wires or cables category c. Tests on electric cables under fire conditions part 322. Iec603323c describes a test method establishing fire propagation of bunched cables or bunched. M12, coding a, with cable, angled m12, codifica a, con cavo.
Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or iec 60332 1 free pdf ebooks. Iec 60332 3 bs 4066 3 flame test on bunched cables iec603323c describes a test method establishing fire propagation of bunched cables or bunched single wires. Note 1 testing to iec 60332 12 may be performed simultaneously with that to iec 60332. Tests for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated. Iec60332310 tests on electric and optical fibre cables.
Jan 02, 2005 specifies the procedure for testing the resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single vertical electrical insulated conductor or cable, or optical fibre cable, under fire conditions. Both grades feature good low temperature properties and oil resistance performance at high temperatures when. Cable testing fire resistant cable caledonian cables. Gives details of the apparatus and its arrangement and calibration. Flame propagation tests iec 60332 1 part 1 test on a single vertical insulated wire or cable this is a relatively simple method for providing adequate indication of the flameretardant characteristics of a single cable. Reduced fire propagation in accordance with iec 60332 3 this test is the most common one to verify the behaviour of a cables for the fire propagation. Test for vertical flame spread of verticallymounted bunched wires or cables category a. En 502662 iec 60332 3 cables bunched together which are selfextinguishing and do not spread fire. Iec 60332 3c pdf burning behaviour of bunched cables. The standard is divided into parts, each of which describe different test modes, conditions, and equipment to use. International standard iec 60332 325 has been prepared by iec technical committee 20. Flame test standards for data communications cable march 2007. Pass iec 60332 part 3 or bs 4066 part 3 highlights of fireguard fully complying with bs 5467 or bs 6346 reducedflamepropagation to iec 60332 part 3c bs 4066 part 3c or iec 60332 part 3a. Comparatively speaking, iec 603323 for bundled cables is more demanding than iec 603321.
Informationcomparatively speaking, iec 60332 3 for bundled cables is more demanding than iec 60332 1 for single wires. Iec marine cable, iec offshore cable, shipboard cable, shf1, shf2. Testing to iec 60332 12 may be performed simultaneously with that to iec 60332 if required. Tests for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable procedure for 1kw premixed flame. Fire testing iec 60331 iec 60331 specifies test methods for circuit integrity cables under fire conditions this test is a horizontal flame test of an energized cable.
Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable procedure for determination of flaming dropletsparticles. Iec 3323 the test method define the ability a bunched cables to restrain flame propagation in defined conditions regardless of their application. A single wirecable is selfextinguishing and does not spread fire. Iec60332323 tests on electric and optical fibre cables. However, the test methods employed are quite different. Fa flame retardant iec 60332 322 f four core for lighting and power fr fire resistant iec 60331 12 m multicore for control and signal frfa flame retardant and fire resistant tt telephone and. Manufacturers striving to expand their global customer base can have iec 60332 1 and iec 60332 2 flammability ratings added into their ul awm file through a new work project submittal. Iceflex iec shf2 halogen free nexans nexans in uzbekistan. This document relates to cables installed on the test ladder to achieve a nominal total volume of nonmetallic material of 3,5 lm of test sample. Iec 60332 325 forms one of a series of publications dealing with tests on electric cables under fire conditions. Functional integrity and fire resistance of electric cables unlike iec 60332 12 and iec 60332 3, this test does not assess the flame propagation but instead checks the electrical functioning of the cable in the event of a fire. Flammability ratings for balanced copper cables many end users understand the value of a consistent network cable infrastructure for their organizations.
Test on bunched wires or cables under fire conditions. However, en 50399 is part of the recently ratified cpd and should become a commonly specified. The wire or cable shall pass the test, if the distance between the. Connectors connettori version 110125 cc check updated technical characteristics on our web site verificare caratteristiche tecniche aggiornate sul nostro sito web 454. Iec 603323a flame retardant 150250v cables bs6883 bs7917. A 600 mm long cable sample is verticatlly suspended, placed in the middle of a threesided metal screen.
Iec, iec 1, iec, iec and iec iec is a circuit integrity test. For iec60322 is test on electric cable under fire conditions. The title of iec60331 is test for electric cables under fire conditions circuit integrity. Differences between flame retardant and fire resistant cables. Jun 28, 2014 test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable procedure for 1 kw premixed flame. This test applies a 1 kw 3400 btuh flame source for a duration of 60 sec to a single vertically positioned cable. Iec 603323bs 40663addison fire resistant cableflame. Part 1 1kw flame intended for general use flame duration varies from 60 480 seconds and is dependent on diameter char height must be between 50 and 540 mm from lower edge of top support filter paper under burner must not ignite from flaming droplets.
We use the term fire resistant to indicate a cable that will continue to operate in the presence of a fire and. The cmp cable is usually installed in air ventilation duct and air return widely used in canada and usa. Flame and smoke tests csa, fm, icea, and iec standard names appear alphabetically csa ft 1 vertical flame test per csa c22. Iec 60332 test on electrical cables under fire conditions. Iec 60332 12 the test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable procedure for 1 kw premixed flame is used as the base test for flame spread for both eca and dca euroclass. Nek ts 606 code p5p12, iec 60092353 design guidelines iec 60228 conductor iec 60092351 insulating material, iec 60092359 sheathing materials. Test for vertical flame spread of verticallymounted bunched wires or cables this fire propagation test is also known as the bundle fire test and is generally only passed by. Nexans announces a new range of cables which comply with the flammability requirements of the international standard iec 60332 3. Iec 603321, iec 603322, iec 603323, iec 603321 and iec 603322 are used to assess the flame propagation characteristics of a single wire. All existing cables in our lan copper portfolio in both pvc and lszh, comply with iec 60332 1 which specifies the procedure for testing the resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable under fire conditions. Classification of flame spread for cables there are 4 classifications for flame and fire retardant cables in sweden, f1f4 according to the swedish stan dard ss 424 14 75.
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