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Indian Standard
PVC INSULATED CABLES FOR WORKING
VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING
1100 VOLTS- SPECIFICATION
( Third Revision )
Third Reprint APRIL 1999
0 BlS 1991
FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Third Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards on
19 February 1990, after the draft finalized by the Power Cables Sectional Committee had been
approved by the Electrotechnical Division Council.
This standard was originally published in 1955 and was subsequently revised in 1964 when it was
split up in two parts, Part 1 dealing with copper conductors and Part 2 dealing with aluminium
conductors. Second revision was brought out in 1977 when the two parts were merged, including
the requirements of weatherproof cables previously covered in IS 3035 (Part 1) : 1965. The two
voltage grades specified as 250/440 V and 650/l 100 V were also merged. The third revision of this
standard has been brought out to take into account the experience gained since then to align with
the international practices, to the extent considered appropriate.
Major changes in this revision include the rationalisation of terms used for the type of cables for
use under special conditions, inclusion of single core flexible cables and five core tlexible cords,
stipulation of overall dimensions and updating the references to the Indian Standards on conductor,
insulation, sheath and methods of tests. Also for single core sheathed cables the process of single
extrusion of insulation and sheath has been eliminated.
While preparing this standard, assistance has been drawn from the following:
IEC Pub 227 : Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/759 V. International Electrotechnical Commission.
227-l ( 1979) Part 1 : General requirements
227-2 ( 1979) Part 2 : Test methods
227-3 ( 1979) Part 3 : Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring
227-4 ( 1979) Part 4 : Sheathed cables for fixed wiring
227-5 ( 1979 ) Part 5 : Flexible cables ( cords )
IEC Pub 719 : 1981 Calculation of the lower and upper limits for the average outer dimensions
of cables with circular copper conductors and of rated voltage up to and
including 450/750 V. International Electrotechnical Commission.
BS : 6500 : 1984 Insulated flexible cords and cables. British Standards Institution.
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 : 1960 Rules for rounding off numerical values. The number of significant places retained
in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
IS 694 : 1990
Indian Standard
PVC INSULATED CABLES FOR WORKING
VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING
1100 VOLTS- SPECIFICATION
( Third Revision )
SECTION 1 GENERAL 1.4 The cables covered in this standard are also
suitable for use under outdoor or low temperature
1 SCOPE conditions provided these meet the additional
requirements as given under type tests. For still
1.1 This standard covers the requirements and lower temperature, the purchaser may specify the
tests for the following types of unarmoured PVC additional requirements.
insulated cables with copper or aluminium con-
ductors and flexible cords with copper conductors 2 REFERENCES
for electric power and lighting (including weather 2.1 The standards given in Annex A are necessary
proof cables and cables for low temperature adjuncts to this standard.
conditions) for voltages up to and including
1100 v. 3 TER[MINOLOGY
NOTES
1 For use as weatherproof cables, the cables shall
3.1 For the purpose of this standard, the defini-
meet the requirements of additional ageing test tions given in IS 1885 (Part 32) : 1971 and
[set 15.4 (c) I. IS 10810 ( Part IO) : 1984 shall apply.
2 The cables intended for low-temperature conditions
shall meet the requirements of cold bend or cold 3.2 Type Tests
impact test whichever is applicable [see 15.4 (a)
and (b) I. Tests required to be made before supply on a
general commercial basis on a type of cable in
1.1.1 Types IIJ/Cables order to demonstrate satisfactory performance
characteristics to meet the intended application.
a) Cables for fixed wiring:
NOTE - These tests are of such a nature that after
i) Single core ( unsheathed); they have been lnade they need not be repeated unless
ii) Single core ( sheathed ); changes are made in the cable materials or design
which might change the performance characteristics.
iii) Circular twin, three and four core
( sheathed ); 3.3 Acceptance Tests
iv) Flat twin with or without ECC
( sheathed ); and Tests carried out on samples taken from a lot for
the purpose of acceptance,of the lot.
v) Flat three core (sheathed ).
3.4 Routine Tests
b) Flexible cables, single core ( unsheathed ).
Tests made by manufacturer on all finished cable
c) Flexible cords:
lengths to demonstrate the integrity of the cable.
i) Single core ( unsheathed );
3.5 Optional Tests
ii) Single core ( sheathed);
iii) Parallel twin ( unsheathed ); Special tests to be carried out when required by
agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.
iv) Twisted twin ( unsheathed );
v) Circular twin, three, four and five core SECTION 2 MATERIALS
(sheathed ); and
4 CONDUCTOR
vi) Flat twin ( sheathed ).
4.1 Copper Conductor
1.2 The cables covered in this standard are
suitable for use on ac single phase or three phase The conductor sh,tll he composed of pl:lin
( earthed or unearthed ) systems for rated voltages annealed high conducti\ ity copper wires cc)m-
up to and including I 100 V. These cables may plying with IS 8 130 : 1983.
be used on dc systems for rated voltages up to and
including 1 500 V. 4.2 Aluminium Couducror
1.3 The cables covered in this standard are suit- The conductor shall be com;losed of aluminium
able for use where the combination of ambient wires complying with IS 8130 : 1984.
temperature and temperature rise due to load 4.3 A separator tape made of suitable material
results in a continuous conductor temperature not may be applied over conductor at the discretion
exceeding 73C. of the manufacturer.
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5.1 The insulation shall be of PVC compound The smallest of the measured values of thickness
conforming to the requirements of Type A of of insulation shall not fall below the nominal
IS 5831 : 1984. value ( fi ) specified in the relevant tables by more
than ( 01 mm + 01 ti ).
6 FILLERS
10.4 Application of InsuIation
6.1 The fillers shall consist of vulcanized rubber,
unvulcanized rubber, thermoplastic compound or
textile materials. The insulation shall be so applied that it fits I
closely on the conductor and it shall be. possible
6.2 The filler materials shall be suitable for to remove it without damage to the conductor.
operating temperature of the cable and compatible
with othy components of the cable. These shall 11 CORE IDENTIFICATION
not be harder than PVC used for insulation and
sheath. 11.1 Cores shall be indentified by different
colouring of PVC insulation. The colour, scheme
7 BINDER TAPE as given in Table 7 shall be adopted.
10.1 The conductor shall be provided with PVC 12.6 Twisted Twin ( Unsheathed ) Flexible Cords
insulation applied by extrusion.
Two cores shall be twisted together with a suitable
10.2 Thickness of Insulation right hand lay:
The average thickness of insulation shall be not 12.7 Flat Twin ( Sheathed ) Flexible &r&
less than the nominal value ( fi ) specified in
Tables 2. to 6. Two cores shall be laid side by side.
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16.3.1.1 Single-core cables shall be immersed in indented or embossed on the cable. In case none
water at ambient temperature one hour before of these methods can be employed, or if the
the testing and the test voltage shall be applied purchaser so desires, colour identi&ation thread(s)
between conductor and water for the specified in accordance with a scheme to be approved by
period. the Bureau of Indian Standards shall be employad.
The printing, indentation or embossing shall be
16.4 Spark Test ( Routine Test ) done on the insulation in case of unsheathed
cables and on the sheath in case of sheathed
Spark test may be carried out as an alternate to cables. The distance between any two consecutive
high voltage on single core unsheathed cables. printings, indentations or embossings shall be not
The voltage shall be as specified below: more than 1 m.
Thickness o_f Insulation Test Voltage
mm kV (rms) 17.2 Cable Code
Up to and including 10 6 The following code shall be used for designating
the cable:
Above 10 and up to and including 15 10
Above 15 and up to and including 20 15 Colistituent Code Lutter
Above 20 and up to and including 25 20 Aluminium conductor A
Above 25 25 PVC insulation Y
PVC sheath Y
16.5 Flammability Test
Earth continuity conductor (ECC)
The period of burning after removal of Hame shall
Suitable for outdoor use ou
not exceed 60 seconds and the unaffected
( uncharred ) portion from the lower edge of the Suitable for low temperature sz
top clamp shall be at least 50 mm. NOTE - No code letter is required when the con-
ductor material is copper.
16.6 Additional Ageing Test ( For Cablea for
Outdoor Use ) 18 PACKING PND MARKING
16.6.1 Ageing qf Sample 18.1 The cable shall be either wound on drums
( see. IS 10418 : 1982 ) reels or supplies in coils
A sample, 6 m long, of the finished cable shall be
packed.
suspended in a heating chamber and exposed to
a temperature of 80 +2C during a period of
18.2 The cable shall carry the following informa-
168 hours. Immediately after this, the sample
tlon either stencilled on the reel or drum or con-
shall be placed in a bath of boiling water for a
ained in a label attached to it:
period of 8 hours and in a water-bath at 25C
for 16 hours. This procedure shall be repeated on a) Reference to this Indian Standard I, for
5 successive days. The ends of the sample shall example, Ref IS 694;
protrude at least 200 mm above the water level. b) Manufacturers name, brand name or trade-
mark;
16.6.2 Testing and Evaluation
c) Type of cable and voltage grade;
A sample, 5 m long, taken from the conditioned d) Number of cores;
sample shall be tested for high voltage test in
accordance with 16.3. The test has however, to be e) Nominal cross-sectional area of conductor;
carried out on the finished cable and in a water f ) Cable code;
bath at 60&3C. g) Colour of core (in case of single core
16.6.2.1 The remaining conditioned sample shall cables );
be submitted to cold bend cold impact test as h) Length of cable on the reel, drum or coil;
appropriate.
9 Number of lengths on the reel, druin or
coil (if more than one );
16.7 Flexing Test
k) Direction of rotation of drum (by means
Under consideration. of arrow );
ml Approximate gross mass;
SECTION 5 IDENTIFICATION, PACKING
AND MARKING 11)Country of manufacture;
P) Year of manufacture; and
17 IDENTIFICATION
4) The word suitable for outdoor use or
17.1 Manufacturers Identification suitable for low temperature, wherever
applicable.
The manufacturer shall be identified throughout
the length of the cable by means of a tape bearing 18.2.1 The cable
. . (packed coil, reel, drum or
the manufacturers name or trade-mark, or by label ) may also be marked with the Standard
manufacturers name or tradesmark being printed, Mark.
IS 694 : 1990
SECTION 6 TABLES
.
IS 694 : 1990
I Core Red, Black, Yellow, Blue. Red, Black. Yellow, Blue, Red, Black, Yellow, Blue,
White or Grey White or Grey White or Grey
4 Cores Red. Yellow, Blue and Black Red, Yellow. Blue and Yellow- -
green ( for ECC )
NOTE - It shall be permissible to carry out the routine tests on manufacturing lengths in piace of individual
shipping lengths.
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ANNEX A
( Clause 2.1 )
ANNEX B
( Clause 15.2.1 )
SAMPLING OF CABI,ES
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This Indian Standard has been developed from Dot: No. ETD 59 (2988)
(Page 1, &ruse 1.1, line 5 ) - Substitute (including cables for outdoor use
and ....) f or ( inc 1u d in g weather proof cables and . ...).
(Page 1, clause 1.1, Note 1 ) -Substitute the following for the existing:
1 For cables for outdoor use, the cables shall meet tbe requirements of additional ageing test
( se= 15.4 ).
( Page 1, clause 1.1, Note 2, kzsr line ) - Substitute (XC 15.4) for [see
15.4 (a) and (b) 1.
( Page 6, Table 5, co1 14 ) - Substitute Flat Three Core without ECC for
Flat Twin Core without ECC.
(Page 6, Table 5, co1 14, Row 1 ) - Substitute 10.5 x 5.0 for 10.5 x 3.0.
(Page 6, Table 5, co1 14, Row 4 ) -Substitute 16.5 x 7.2for 16.5 x 1.4.
(Page 6, Table 5, co1 14, Row 8 ) - Substitute 32.5 x 13.5 for 32.5 x 18.5.
( Page 6, Table 6, co! 11 ) - Insert the following new column as column
(12) and renumber the existing columns (12) and (13) as (13) and (14)
respectively:
Flat %u.
Core,mm
(12)
4.9 X 9.6
5.2 x 10.5
5.4 x 11.0
5.6 x 12.0
6.6 x 14.0
7.4 x 16.5
(ETD09)
Reprography Unit, BIS, New Delhi, India