Indian Standard

IS : 7098 ( Part 1 ) - 1n8

( Reaffirmed 1999)
SPECIFICATION FOR
CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED
PVC SHEATHED CABLES
Gr5
PART 1 FOR WORKING voLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 1100 VOLTS
First Reprint SEP'IEMBER 1991,
UDC 6213152218-6n7422
For Reterence on\y
C Copyright 1990
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
MANAK BHAYAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
JtiiiiiiVJI 1990
IS : 7098 ( Part 1 ) - 19118
Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED
PVC SHEATHED CABLES
PART 1 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES UP TO AND 1100 VOLTS
( First Revision )
0. FOREWORD
0.1 this Indian Standard (Part I) (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 revision 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
types of cable is under preparation.
OA Attention is also drawn to the fact that
the current . rating of the types of cable
SECTION 1 GENERAL
1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard (Part!) 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.
l.:Z 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 I 100 V. These cables may
be used on de systems for rated voltages up to
and including I 500 V to earth.
. NOTE - The cables conforming to this standard may
be operated continuously at a power frequency voltage
10 percent higbee !han rated vollage.
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 Indii!D Standard later. In
the meanwhile, users are advised to consult th<
manufacturers for information on this
0.5 In the preparation of this standard, assistarce
has been derived from IEC Publication 502 (1983)
'Extruded solid dielectric insulattd power cables
for rated voltage from I kV to 30 kV', issued by
the International Eleotrotechnical Commission.
0.6 For the purpose of deciding whether a parti-
cular requirement of this standard is complied
with, the final value, observed or calculated.
expressing the result of a test, shaH be r<>unded
off in with IS : 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 ( ).
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.Z).
1.4 These cables are suitable fOr use where com-
bination of ambient temperature and temperature
rise due to load results in conductor temperatwe
not exceeding 9QC under normal operation and
250c under short circuit condition.
2. TERMINOWGY
2.0 For the purpose of this standard the fo!lowing
definitions, in addition to those given in IS : 1885
(Part 32)- 1971 shall apply.
*Electrotcchoical vocabulary: Part 32 Cables, conductors
and accessories for electricity supply.
IS : 7098 ( Part 1 ) 1988
:!.1 Routine. Tests- Tests . made by the manu-
facturer on all finished cable lengths to demons-
trate the integrity of the cable.
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.
Non -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.
:!.3 Acceptance Tests- Tests carried out on
samples taken from a lot for the purpose of accep-
tance of the lot.
1.4 Optional Tests - Special tests to be carried
out, when required, by agreement between the
purchaser and the supplier.
:Z.5 Earthed System- An electric system which
fulfills any of the following conditions:
a) The neutral-point or the mid-point. connec-
tion is earthed in such a manner that, even
under fault conditions, the maximum
voltage that can occur between any. conduc-
tor and the earth does not exceed 80 percent
of the nominal system voltage;
b) Th" neutral-point or the mid-point connec-
tion is not earthed but a protective device
is installed which automatically cuts out
any part of. the system which accidently
becomes earthed; or
c) In case of ac. systems only, the neutral-
point is earthed through an arc suppression
coil with arraofgement for i!;Olation within
I h of occurrence of the fault for the
non-radial field cables and within 8 h for
radial cables, provided that the total of such
periods in a year dOes not exceed 125 h.
:Z.6 Unearthed System -An electric system which
does not fulfil the requirement of the earthed
system (see :Z.5).
SECTIOI'II 2 MATERIALS
3. CONDUCTOR
3.1 The conductor shall be composed of plain
copper or aluminium wires -complying with
IS : 8130-1984*.
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 poly.
Specification for conductors for insulated electric
cables and flexible cordS (first .revision ).
2
ethylene conforming to the requirements given
in Table I.
TABLE 1 PROPERTIFS OF XLPE INSULATION
(Claus< 4.1 )
SLNo.
(I)
PROPERTY
(2)
i) Tensile strength
ii) Elongation at break
iii) Ageing in air oven
a) Treatment : Temperature
_ Duration
b) Tensile strength variation
c) Elongation variation
iv) Hot set
REQUIREMENT
(3)
12 S N/mm', Mir
20q. percent, Min
1353"C
7 days
25 percent, Max
25 percent, Max
a) Treatment : Temperature 2003C
Time underload IS minutes
Mechanical stress 20 N/cm
2
b) Elongation underload 175 perCent, Max
c) Permanent elongation (set) IS percent, Max
after cooling
v) Shrinkage
a) Treatment : Temperature f303C
Duration 1 hour
b) Shrinkage 4 percent, Max
vi) Water absorption (gravimetric)
a) Treatment : Temperature. 8S2oC
Duration 14 days
"b) Water absorbed I mgjcm
2
, Max
vii) Volume resistivity:
a) at 27C 1 x tou. ohm-em,
Min
b) at 90"C 1 x 10" ohm-em,
Min
5. FILLER AND INNER SHEATH
5.1 The fillers and inner sheath shall be . of the
following:
a) Vulcanized or unvulc;,ized rubber, or
b) Thentroplastic materials.
5.1 Vulcanized or unvulcanized rubber or ther-
moplastic 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 com-
patible 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 stee! wire, or
b) Galvanized steel strip, or
c) Any metallic non-magnetic wire/strip.
6.2 The galvanized steel wires/strips shall comply
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 -.:he outer sheath shall be of polyvinyl
chlor1de (PVC) COII\pound conforming to the
requirements of type ST 2 compound of IS
5831-1984t.
SECTION 3 CONSTRUCTION
8.CONDUCfOR
8.1 The construction of the conductor shall be
as follows:
Nominal Cross-section Solid/
~ - - - . A 1 Stranded
Copper Aluminium
mm mm
I 5 Solid
I 5 6 2 5- 1.0 Solid/Stranded
10 and 16 and Stranded
above above
F/exlbi/ily Class
(Ref IS:
8130- 1984t)
I
1 for solid
2 for stranded
2
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 tempera-
ture of the cable.
8.3. Cables with reduced neutral conductor shall
have sizes as given in Table 2.
TABLE 2 CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF REDUCED
NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS
NOMINAL CRoss
SECTIONAL AREA. OF
MAIN CoNDUCTOR
(I)
mm'
25
35
so
70
95
120
ISO
18S
240
300
400
500
630
CRoss SECITONAL AREA
OP REDUCED NEUTR.AL
CoNDUCIOR
(2)
mm'
16
16
~
3S
so
70
70
9S
120
ISO
18S
240
300
Specification for mild steel wires, strips and tapes for
armouring of cables (first revision ).
fSpecification for. PVC insulation and sheath of electric
cables (first revision ).
tspecifi.cation for conductors for insula ted electric cables
and flexible cords (first revision ).
IS :"7098 (Part 1 ) - 1 ~
9. INSULATION
9.1 The conductor (with protective barrier, wuere
ever applied) shall be provided with crosslinked
polyethylene insulation applied by extrusion.
9.2 Thickness or Insulat.ion - The average
thickness of insulation shall be not less than
the no111inal iralue (r,) specified in Table 3.
TABLE 3 TIHCKNESS OF INSULATION
( Clauses 9.2 and 9.3 )
NOMINAL NOMINAL TlaCKNESS OF INSULATION
AREA OF (I;)
CoNDUCTOR ,..--
-'-------......
Sing! Core Single Core
Armoured Uoarmourod and
Cables Multi-core Cables
(I) (2) (3)
mm' mm mm
IS 10 07
2S 10 07
4
10 07
6
10 07
10 10 07
16 10 07
25 12 09
3S 12 09
so 13 10
70 14 11
9S 14 11
120 IS 12
ISO 17 14
18S 19 16
240
20 17
300 21 18
400 24 20
500 26 22
630 28 24
800
31 26
1000 33 28
9.3 Toleraace on Thickness of Insulation- The
smallest ,ofcmeasured values of thickneSs of insula,
tion shall not fall below the nominal value (t;)
specified in Table 3 by more than 01 mm + 01
(1;).
9.4 Application of Insulation- The insulation
shall be so applied that it fits closely on the conduc-
tor (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:
3
a) Coloured strip applied on the core (see
Note 1), or
b) Colouring of XLPE insulation as follows:
I Cor
2Core
3 Core
4Core
Red, black, yeilow, blue or
natural;
Red and black;
Re.d, yellow and blue;.
Red, yellow, blue and black;
IS : 78911 ( Part I ) - 1988
SCore : Red, yellow, blue, black and
grey;
6 Core and : Two adjacent cores (counting
above and direction core) in each
layer, blue and yellow, re-
maining cores, grey; or
c) By numerals either by applying numbered
strips or by printing on ihe cores as follows
(see Note 2):
2 Core o, I
3 Core
4 Core
0, I, 2, 3
0, 1,2 and 3
_NotE 1 - For identification by using coloured strips,
rOd; yellow and blua colours shall be used to identify
the phase cooducton, and btack to identify reduced
neutral conductor.
Non 2 - Identification by numerals is applicable
up to 4 core cablt;s. For coa.trol cables, numerals 0' and
1 9hall be adopted for core and direction core
ree:pectively'; remaining cores shaU not be numbered.
18.2 For reduced neutral conductors, the core
shall be black.
11.3 For cables having more than S cores, as
an alternate to the provisions of 10.1 the core
identification may be done by numbers. In that
ease the insulation of cores shall be of the same
colour and numbered sequentially, starling by
number I in the inner layer. The numl!ers shall
be printed in Hindu-Arabtc numerals on the outer
surface of the cores. All 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 conductors, the core
shall have '0' number.
11. LAYING UP OF CORES
11.1 In twin, three and multi-core cables, the
cores shall be laid up tosether with a suitable lay,
the outermost layer shall have right-hand lay
and the successive layer shall be laid with opposite
lay. WileR neeesu.ry, the interstices shall be
filled with non-hyaroscopic material.
1.1.2 The recommended plan for lay-up of multi-
cores up to 100 shall be in accordance with Table 4.
IZ. INNER SHEATH (COMMON COVEIIINC)
IZ.l The laid up cores shall be provided with
an inner sheath applied either by cxtrusio., or by
wrapping. It shall be ensured that it is as circular
as possible.
12-Z The inner sheath shall be >0 applied that it
fits closely on th.e laid up cores and it shall be
possible to remove it without damage to the
insulation.
TABLE 4 LAY-UP OF CORES FOR CABLI!S
( Claus- I 1.2)
(I)
(2)
No. OF CoREs LAY-UP
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 s
6 6
1 I-6
8 I-7
9 I-8
IO 2-8
II 3-8
I2 3-9
I3 3-10
I4 4-10
IS 5-IO
16 5-11
I7 5-12
IS 0-6-12
J9 I-6-12
20 I-7-12
21 I-7-13
22 2-7-I3
23 2-7-I3
24 2-8-I4
25 2-8-IS
26 3-9-14
27 3-9-IS
28 3-9-I6
29 4-IO-!S
30 4-10-16
3I 4-10-17
32 HI-16
33 5-11-11
'34 S-11-18
35 S-12-IS
36 0-6-12-18
31 0-6-12-18
38 1-6-12-19
39 I-6-I3-19
40
I-7-I3-I9
4I 1-7-13-20
42 2-8-13-19
43 2-8-14-19
44 2-8-14-20
45 2-8-I4-21
46 3-9-I4-20
47 3-9-I5-20
48 3-9-IS-2I
49 3-9-IS-22
50 3-9-I6-22
SI 4-10-I6-2I
52 4-I0-16-22
53 4-IO-I6-23
54 4-I0-I7-23
55 4-11-17-23
56 5-11-17-23
57 5-11-17-24
58 . 5-11-18-24
59 S-I2-18-24
60 06-12-IS-24
61 1-6-12-18-24
62 1-6-12-18-24
63 1-7-Il-18-25
64 I-7-13-18-25
65 I-7-I3-19-25
(Continued}
TABLE 4.LAYUP OF CORES FOR CABLES-Contd
No. or eo ... LAY-UP
(i6
1"713-19-26
67 2-8-13-19-25
68 2-1114-19-25
69 2-8-14-20-25 .
70 2-11-14-2026
71 2-8-14-20-27
72 2-8-14-21-27
73 3-9-IS-20-26
74 3-9-tS-2126
15 3-9-U-21-27
76 3-9-1.5-2128
77 3-9-tS-2.2.-28
78
4-10..!5-2128
79 4-10..16-2.2.-27
80 4-10.. I 6-2.2.-28
81
4-10..16-2.2.-29
82 4-10..16-23-29
83 4-10.1723-29
84 5-lt-17-23-28
85 S-lt-17-23-29
86 S-111723-30
87 S-111724-30
88 S-1118-2.4-30
89 0-6-1 118-24-30
90 0-6-12-18-2.4-30
91 1-6-12-18-2.4-30
92 1-6-12-18-2.4-31
93 1-6-12-18-25-31
94 1-6-12-19-25-31
9S 1-6-1319-25-31
96 1-713192531
97 17-13-19-26-31
98 2-11-13-19-25-31
99 2-814-19-25-31
100 2-11-14-20-25-31
Non 1 - The figures indicate the number of cores
i.n each successive layer; for example, S-11-18 means, S
core in first, 1 J cores in the second and 18 in the third
J;iyer, e t c ~
NoTE 2- This table is for guidaitce ofily.
U-3 Thickness of Inner Sheath- The thickness
of inner sheath (common covering) shall be as
given in Table 5. Single core cables shall have
no inner sheath.
TABLE 5 THICKNESS OF INNER SHEATII
C.uciJuno OlAME..TEil
OVER L\lo-UP Cous
[REF IS : 10462 (PART I). 1983)
r------..A.-- - - - ~
Over Up to and
lnc1uding
(I) (2)
mm
25
35
45
55
mm
25
35
45
55
THICKNESs OF
INNf.R SHE-'TH
(Mill)
(3)
mm
03
04
05
06
07
Fictitious calculation. method for determination of
dimensions of protective coverings of cables : Part 1
Elastomcric and thermoplastic insulated cables.
IS : 1098 ( Part 1 ) - 1988
1:2.3.1 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.
13. ARMOURING
13.1 Appllcalioll
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 multi
core 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
shall be left hand, For double wire/strip
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 tape may be provided on
the armour.
13.:2 Type of Armour-"Where the calculated
diameter below armouring does not exceed I 3 nun,
the armour shall consist of galvanized round
steel wires.
Where the calculated diameter below the
armouring is greater than 13 nun, 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 non-
magnetic material. In such cases. special agreement
shall be made between the pul"<'haser and the manufac-
turer.
13.3 Dimensions- The dimensions of galvanized
s1eel 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 be at least 300 mm from
the nearest joint in any o1her armour/wire/strip
in the completed cable.
13.5 Resislance
13.5.1 If specified by the purcllaser, the de
resistance of the galvanized steel wire strip armour
shall be measured. The result, when corrected
to 20'C, shall comply with the appropriate values
given in Table 7.
13.5.:! In case of cable for the use in mines,
the resistance of armour shall not exceed that of
5
IS : 7098 ( Part 1 ) - 1988
TABLE 6 DIMENSIONS OF ARMOUR ROUND WIRES
AND STRIPS
(Clause 13.3)
CALCUI.A.TED DIAMETER NoMINAL
UNDD. AltMoua (REF TIDCKNESS
IS : 10462 (Part I ) - OF Sll!EL
1983") STRIP
Over
(I)
mm
------
.Up tO and
Including
(2)
mm
(a) For all diameter in
excess of 13
or
(3)
mm
NOMINAL
DI.uiEt1!R
OF ROUND
WIRE
(4)
mm
(b) 13 140
13 2S 08 160
25 40 08 200
40 " 14
ss 10 14 3-15
70 14 400
Non- (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 Elas-.
tomeric and_ thermoplastic insulated cables.
the conductor as specified in IS : 8130-1984 by
more than 33 percent. To satisfy this, substitution
of galvanized )Vires/strips in armouring by required
of tinned copper wires/strips is permissible.
14. OUTER SHEATH
14.1 The outer sheath shall be applied by extru-
sion. It shall be applied:
a) Over the insulation in case of unarmoured
single core cables;
b) Over the inner sheath in case ofunarmoured
twin, three and multi-core cables; and
c) Over the armouring in case of armoured
cables.
14.2 Colour or outer sheath shall be black or
any other colour as agreed to between the pur-
shaser and the supplier.
Specification for conductors for insulated electric cables
and flexible cords (first revision ).
TABLE 7 ARMOUR RESISTANCE OF CABLES
[Clauses 13.5.1 and IS.4 (c)]
NOMINAL
MAXIMUM DC REslSTANCE OF ARMOUR OF CABLE' AT 20C
AREA OF
CoNDUCTOR Two Core
Three Core Four Core Four Core with
.----.A.
....
_,.__ ____
Reduced Neutral
Round Strip
Round Strip Round Strip
wire wire
..---. ....
wire Round Strip
40:< 61x
40x 61x 40x 61 X wire r-
0'8 14
08 (4 08 I 4 40x 61x
mm mm
mm mm mm mm 08 I 4
mm mm
(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (II) (12) (13)
mm!
ohm/ ohm/ ohm{ ohm/ ohm! ohm/ ohm/ ohm/ ohm/ ohm/ ohm/ ohm/
km km km ICm km km km km km km km km
IS
671 635 582
25 607
573 524
4 545 514 469
6 491
463 421
10 425 399 362
16 357 289 477 262 432
25 300 495 268 442 229 378 236 390
35 288 475 252 416 212 349 218 360
so 247 407 220 364 193 318 !99 328
70 215 355 149 312 124 259 129
95 ('53 321 )31 275 !12 234 )(8 248
120 (38 288 I 17 245 101 211 ))2 234
ISO 126 263 lOS 219 0737 195 107 IOI 2(0
185 Il4 238 0767 203 111 0652 172 0944 0715 189 103
240 0791 209 114 0615 178 0976 0590 lSS 0855 0625 I 64 0905
300 0726 192 IOS 06I9 163 0896 0409 137 0755 0577 )52 0836
400 0627 165 0908 0428 )43 0791 0377 126 0697 0384 128 0710
500 0421 141 0778 0379 (27 070I 0245 I 04 0581 0358 I 19 0662
630 0376 125 0695 0264 )13 0627 0214 0910 0507. 0241 103 0571
NoTE 1 -The resistance of armour for single core cables has not been covered, since such cables are generally armoured
with materials ( see 13.2 ). . .
NoTE 2- The resistance of the armour may be measured at room temperature and corrected to zooc by means of correc-
tion factors given in IS: 10810 (Part 42)- 1984 Mel hods 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 Outer Sheath
14.3.1 Unarmoured Cables - The average
thickness of PVC outer sheath of -unarmoured
cables shall be. not less than the nominal value
specified under col 3 of Table 8 and the smallest
of the measured values shall not be less than the
minimum value specified in col 4 of Table 8.
NOTE- In case of unarmoured cables-
it is permissible to supply the inoer and outer sheathS
in a single extrusion out of. the material intended for
IS : 7098 ( l'art 1 ) - 1988
outer sheath. The thickness of such extruded sheath
shall not be less than the sum of tbe inner abcath thick-
ness specified in Table 5 and the nominal outer abcath
thickness specified in col 3 of Table 8 and tbe omallest
of the measured values shall not be less than tbe ltDD
of the inner-sheath thickness sp<ci1ied in Table 5 ond
the minimum value of outer-5heath thickness specified
in col 4-- of Table 8.
14.3.2 Armoured Cables - The m.ntmum
thickness of PVC outer sheath of .armoured cables
shaH not fall below the nominal value (I,) specified
in Table _8 by more than 02 mm 02 1,.
SECTION 4 TESTS
15. CLASSIF1CA110N OF TESTS
15.1 Type Tests- 1 he following shall constitute type test:
Test
a) Tests on conductor
i) Annealing tesl (for copper)
ii) Tensile test (for aluminium)
iii) Wrapping test (for aluminium )
iv) Resistance test
b) Test for annouring wires/strips
c) Test for thickness of insulation and sheath
d) Physical tests for insula lion
i) Tensile strength and elongation at break
ii) Ageing in air oven
iii) Hot set test
iv) te!'t
v) welter absorption (gra.vimetrh:)
e) Physical tests for ou1er sheath
i) Tensile strength and elongation at break
ii) A(!eing in air oven
iii) Loss or mass in air oven
iv) Shrinkage test
v) Hot deformation
vi) Heat shock
vii) Thennal stability
f) Insulation resistaoce (volume resisti\'ity test)
g) High voltage test
h) flammabililytcst
Method of test for c..-ablcs.
For Requi1ement
Ref
IS :8130 -1984t
IS : 8130- I984t
IS : 8130- I984f
IS :8130 .J984t
6, Table S and
IS : 3975- I979t
9,12 and 14
Tables 2, 4 and 6
Table I
Table I
Table 1
Table I
Table I
IS : 5831 - 1984
IS : 5831- 1984
IS : 5831 - t984
IS : 5831-1984
rs : 5831- t984
rs : 58.11 - 1984
rs : 5SJI - 1984
To,ble I
16.2
16.3
tSpe<:ification for conductors for insulated electric_ &:abh.s and ( jir.''l rc.>rhioll ).
:specification for mild sttd v.ires, strir-s ar.d tares for atrr.t:luring t:lf cables (first n,i.!iiou ).
Srecification fer F\'C insulation and sheath of electric ( }irn nrision ). _
iiUnder preparation. (n the may be made to Appendix BorIS : S8311984.
7
For Test
Ref Part Number
of IS : 108100
2
3
s
36 to 42
6
7
II
30
12
33
7
II
10
t2
IS
14
"
./
43
4S
5)
IS : 70911 ( Part 1 ) - 1988
TABLE 8 TIUCKNftiS OF OUTER SHEATII
(Cftw:ll!& 14.3.1 II1Ul 14.3.2)
CALCV1A1ED DWIE'IER UNDER 1HE OUrEil SHEAtH
I REI' IS: 10462 (Part I ) - 1983 J
...--
""'
over Up to aDd Including
(I) (2)
"""
mrn
IS
IS 2S
2S
3s
3S 40
40 4S
4S so
so ss
ss 60
60 6S
6S 70
70 75
7S
Nominal
(3)
mm
1"8
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
Minimum
(4)
mm
124
1<10
ISii
172'
188
204
220
236
2S2
268
284
300
(5)
mm
llil
1<10
156
172
188
204
220
236
2S2
268
284
300
Fictitious calculation method for determination of dimensions of protective cOwriogs of cables: Part I Elaato-
ineric and thennoplastic insulated cables.
15.2 Acceptance Tests- The following shall
cons.titute acceptance tests:
a) Annealing test (for copper),
b) Tensile test (for aluminium),
c) Wrapping test (for aluminium),
d) Conductor resistance test,
e) Test for thickness of insulation and sheath,
f) Hot set test for insulation,
g) Tensile strength and elongation .at break
test for insulation and sheath,
h) High voltage test, and
j) Insulation resistance (Volume resistivity)
test.
15.2.1 A reconunended samplinll plan for
aci:e(itance tests is giv<:n in Appendtx A.
15.3 Routine TestS- The following shall consti-
tute routine tests:
a) Conductor resistance test,
b) High voltage test, and
o) Resistance test for armour (for mine cable
only).
15'.4 Optional Tests- The following shall consti
tute optional tests:
a) Cold . bend test for outer sheath (IS :
5831-1984* and Part 20 of IS : 10810t);
b) Cold impact test for outer sheath (IS :
5831-1984 and Part 21 <>fiS : 10810t); and
for PVC insulation and sheath of electric
cables (jir.rt revision ).
tMetltuds of test For cables.
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c) Resistance tesl for arm
0
ur (<>tlier than
mining cable) (Table 7).
16. DETAIL OF TESTS
16.1 General- Unless otherWise stated in this
standard, the tests shall be carried out in ou:cOr-
dance with appropriate parts of IS : 108100, taking
into account additionaT information given in this
standard.
16.% High Voltage T..St
16.%.1 High Voltage Test at Room Tempera-
ture ( Type. Acceptance ana Routine Test)-,
The cables shall withstand a voltage of 3 kV ac
(rms) at a frequency of 40to 60Hz or. an ac voltage
of 7 2 kV, between conductors and between con-
ductors and ECC (if any) for a period of 5 minutes
for each test connection.
16.3 Flammability Test - Period of burning aftet
removal of the flame shall not 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, PACKING
AND MARKING
17. IDENfiFICATION
17.1 Manufacturer's Identification- The manu-
<llcturer shall be identified throughout the length
of the cable by means of a tape bearing the manu-
facturer's name or trade-mark, or by manufac-
turer's name or trade-mark being indented, printed
or embossed on the cable. In case none of these
methods can be employed, or if the purchaser
so desires, colour identification threads in aecor-
dance with a scheme to be approved by the Bureau
of Indian Standards (BIS) shall be employed.
The identation, printing or em.bossing shall be done
only on the outer sheath.
Methods or test for cables.
17.Z Cable ldelltillcatioo -In order to distinsuish
these electric cables from telephone cables, the
word 'electric' shall be indented, printed or em
bossed throughout the ,length of the cable. In
case of cables intended for use in mines, .the word
'mining' also shall be indented, printed or em
bossed throughout the length of the cable. Th
indentation, printing or embossing shall be done
only on the outer sheath.
17.1.1 Cables with heat resisting insulation
suitable for 85C conductor tempetature shall
be identified by the letters 'HR 85' marked on it
in any of the manners specified in 17.2.
17.3 Cable Code- The following code shall be
used for designating the cable:
SINo. CoiUtiluenJ Code Letter
i) Aluminium conductor A
ii) XLPE insulation 2X
iii) Steel round wire armour W
iv) Non-magnetic 1,1>und wire armour Wa
v) Steel strip armour F
vi) Non-magnetic strip armour Fa
vii) Double steel strip armour FF
Viii) Double steel round wire armour WW
ix) PVC outer sheath Y
NOTE- No code letter for conductor is required
When the conductor material is copper.
18. PACKING AND MARKING
18.1 The cable shall be wound on a drum ( see
IS : 10418-1982) and packed. The ends of the
cable shall be sealed by means of non-hygrosopic
sealing material.
specification for drums for electric cables.
9
IS : 1098 ( Plrt 1 ) 1988
18.2 The cable shall carry the following infor-
mation either stencilled on the drum or contained
in a label attached to it:
a) Reference to this Indian Standard, for
example, Ref IS : 7098 (Part I);
b) Manufacturer's name or trade-mark;
c) Type of cable and voltage grade;
d) Number of cores;
e) Nominal cross sectional area of conductor;
f) Cable code;
g) Length of cable on the drum;
h) Number of lengths on the drum (if more
than one);
j) Direction of rotation of drum (by means of
an arrow);
k) Gross mass;
m) Country of manufacture; and
n} Year of manufacture.
18.2.1 The cable ( drum or label) may also
be marked with the Standard Mark.
Nors- The use of the Standard Mark is aavemed
by the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act
1986 .and the Rules and Regulations made themulder.
The Standard Mark on products covered by an Indian
Standard conveys the assurance thst they hsve been pro-
duoed to comply with the requirements. of that staDdard
under a well defioed system of inspection, testing and
quality control which is devised ana supervised by BIS
and operated by the producer. Standard marked pro-
ducts are also continuously cheeked by BIS for coofor-
mity to tbat standnrd as a further safeauard. Details
of conditions under which a licence for the use of the
Standard Mark may be granted to manui'actum'o or
producers may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian
Standards.
\\=or Reter'ence ,?.:nly]
IS : '7t9l ( Part 1 ) - 1911
APPENDIX A
( Clause 15.2.1 )
SAMPLING o CABLES
A-1. LOT
A-1.1 In any consignment th.e cables of th.e. same
size manufactured under essentially similar con-
ditions of production shall be grouped together
to constitute a lot.
A-%. SCALE OF SAMPLING
A-:%.1 Samples shall be tak.en and tested from
each lot for ascertaining the conformity of the
lot to the requirements of the specification.
A-%.% The number of drums (n) to be selected
from the lot of drums (N) of consignment of
cables shall be in accordance with col 2 . and I
of Table 9 respectively. Th.esc samples shall be
taken at random.
A-l.l.J In order to ensure the randomness of
sclcction, random. number tables shall be used
( see IS : 4905-1968 ).
Methods for random sampling
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 accep-
tance tests ( see 15.% ). 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 corrosponding permissible number. (a)
given in col 3 of Table 9 the lot shall be declared
as conforming to the requirements of acceptance
tests; otherwise not.
TABLE f NlJAmEII OF DRUMS TO BE SELECI'ED
FOR SAMPLING AND I'RMISSmLE NUMBER OF
DEFECI"IVES
Nuwau. OF D ~ U M S NUMBER OF PERMfSSIBI.E
INnfE LOT DllUMS TO BE NUMBEI<OF
TAKEN AS 0EFECITVE8
SAMPLE
(I) (2) (3)
(N) (n) (u)
Up to SO 2 0
51 to 100
1 ~
0
\Olio 300 0
301 to SOO 20 I
SOl and abovC 32 2
I For Reterence Only I
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 APRIL 1994
TO
IS 7098 (PART 1): 1988 CROSSLINKED
POLYETHYLENE INSULATED PVC SHEATHED
CABLES
PART 1 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING
1100 v
( Secmul Revision)
( Tille)- To be changed as follows:
'llliluJII SIGIUiard
CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED
THERMOPLASTIC SHEATHED CABLES-
SPECIFICATIO'N
Pert 1 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING
1100V'
( Page 1, clause 0.4 ) - !ao;ert lhe following clause 0.5 after 0.4 and
renumber subsequent clauses:
'0.5 A special category of cables with improved lire performance has been .
included in this standard. Classification of such cables is given in Appendix A.'
(Page 1, clause 1.4)- Add new cl1usc 1.5:
'1.5 This standard also .,;,vers cables with improved fire performance,
categories C1 and C2, as given in. Appendix A. For such cables additional
rcquirc""meniS have been included wherever necessary (see 7 .%, 15.1.1, 15.%..1 and
17.%.1).'
NoTE - Normal ""bles to this IIIUdatd """ be dassifO<d os .... 6ag lbe t<q.U.meol of
<alegory 0 1.'
[Page 2, .clause ,,1 (h))- Substitute 'Conned wire' for 'strip'.
(Page 3, Clause'.%)- Substitute the following for the first sentence:
'Tbe golvniscd steel wires formed wires/tapes shill comply wilb the
requirements of IS 3975 : 1988, except thlt 3.3.1 1nd 3.%.%, shill not apply.'
Gr1
(Page 3, cla11Se 7.1 ) - >\'dd new clause 7.2:
'7.Z For cables with improved fire performance, the outer sheath shall,
in addition, meet the requirement of tests applicable for the required category
(15.1.1 and 15.2.1 ).'
(Page 7, cla11se 14.3.2)- Substitute the following for the existing:
'14.3.Z Armo11red Cables - The thickness of outer sheath shall be not less
than the minimum values specified in col5 of Table 8.'
(Page 7, cla11se 15.1)- Add clause 15.1.1:
'15.1.1 The following shall constitute additional type tests for cables with
improved fire pcrfonnancc as per the categories given in Appendix A:
Category Test For Requirements
Refer
01
Cl
C2
No additional tests
a) Oxygen index test
b) Aa me reta rda nee test on
single cable
c) Aame rctardance test on
bunched cables
d) Temperature index
a) Oxygen index test
b) Aame retardance lest on
single cable
c) Aame retardance test on
bunched cable
d) Test for specific optical
density of smoke
e) Smoke density
f) Test for halogen acid gas
evolution
g) Temperature index
16.9
16.10
16.11
16.14
16.9
16.10
16.11
16.12
16.15
16.13
16.14
2
For Test Method
Refer Part No. of
IS 10810
58 (under preparation)
61
62
Under consideration
58 (Under preparation)
61
62
Under consideration
63
59
Under consideration
No-..s
1. For category Cl, tests (a) and (d) are lobe performed on samples taken from outer sheath, as
applicable, and prepared in 1he manner given in che relevant test method.
2. For category Cl, rests (a), (e), (f) and g) are to be performed on samples taken from outer
sheath, as applicable, and ptepared in lhe manner given in the relevant lest method.'
(Page 8, clause 15.2) -Add clause 15.2.1:
'15.:!..1 The following shall constitute additional acceptance tests for cable with
improved fire performance as per the categories given in Appendix A:
Category Test
01 No additional tests
C1 a) Oxygen index test
b) Flame retardance test on single cable
..
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.:!..1' - Substitute
'Appendix B' for 'Appendix A' in second line.
(Page 8, clause 16.:!..1, line 4)-Substitute 'a de' for 'an ac'.
(Page 8, clause 16.3)- Add the following clauses:
'16.9 Oxygen Index Test
The test on samples of inner/outer sheath shall be done at 27 2 C. The oxygen
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 de:Vices; soot or changing of the
colour are-not considered damages.
3
16.11 Flame Retlll'dmtce Test ott Single Cobles
After baming bu ceucd, lbc: aobles should be wiped clean an4 the cbam:d or
offeded pollioa should 1101 llave rached 1 height exceeding 25 m above lbe
bottom edge of tbe bu111er, at the frollland rear of the cable assembly.
Non - Req-11 (or .u ..., an: <plil ia 3 calegori<s 1ha1 is, A. B, and C as
ieocri'tood ioiS 101110( Pon Q). For...,""""""' of Ibis Slandanl, ca&ceory Band C ""''
medtods sbiU be aed. 11 cite '-ace at fir specil ror B. mel hod
Cshallloe 110001 (or-..., catepies CJ ond C2.
16.12 Test for Specific Oplico/DeluilyofSmolce
Ullder COIISidention.
16.13 Test for Acid Gos Evolutiolt
The level.of HO evolved sllall not exceed 20 percenl by weight.
16.14 TIIU for Tempero111re Index
The valae oftempenture index sllall be 21 at a temperature of 250"C.
16.15 s.Me Dnslly Tat
Under coidentioa'.
( Poge 9, clause 17.2.1)- Substilllte the following clause for the existing:
'17.2.1 The following special aobles shall be identified by
embossing or printing the appropriate oa the outer sheath throughout the cable
lengtll, ia idditlon 1o the exlsdng auirldng requirements:
Type of Cables
Improved (ire perfonnanoe for aotegory Cl
lmprovtld fire performaaceforaotC8"fY C2
Legend
FR
FR-LSH
( Poge 10, Appendix A ) - hlsell the following new 'Appendix A' and
renumber the existiag 'Appendix A' u 'Appendix 8':
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APPENDIX A
(Clauses 0.4, 0.5, 1.5, 15.1.1 and 15.2.1)
CLASSIF1CATION OF CABLES FOR IMPROVED FIRE
PERFORMANCE
Category Environment Type Cable Definition
01
C1
C2
Description
Cables in open areas
Cables in constrained
areas
Cables in constrained
areas with limited human
activity and/or presence
of sophisticated systems
(ETD09)
FR
Flame retardent. Single cable
self-extinguishing does not
propagate name
Flame retardent. Does QOt propagate
fire even when instaJJed in groups in
vertical ducts
FR-LSH Flame retardent cables with reduced
halogen evolution and smoke
Reprography Unil, BIS, New Delhi, India
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