BS EN 50618:2014 Incorporating corrigendum February 2015 Electric cables for photovoltaic systems (er(DeNoT)258) making excellence a habit™BS EN 50618:2014 BRITISH STANDARD. National foreword ‘This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 50618:2014 ‘The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Techi Committee GEl/20, Electric cables, to Subcommittee GEL/20/1 Cables - Low voltage. BSI, as a member of CENELEC, is obliged to publish EN 50618:201 British Standard. However, attention is drawn to the fact that during the development of this European Standard, the UK ee vot against its approval as a European Standard. ‘The main reasons for this negative vote are as follows: + The scope includes statements about the li (Of the cable in relation to maximum conductor temperature andaty + of years of service that may be expected from the cab] ch performance objective is supported, in the opinigh of the Uk of determining such performance aftinsufficigntly robust. + Table B.1 requites the insulation and ‘endurance, this being the principal basis expectation. These tests (to EN 60216) ized yphey are of great use for research nt but, if they are to be used for ‘to define the sampling, the test 1s and the failure criteria in greater The absence of detall given 5 in EN $0618 isk of variability of testing within manufacturers, 5 t laboratories and corti tests on end prod ‘temperatures, th The UK cor igers to be aware of these concerns when applying this si ticularly in the context of any expectation that a 8 minimum lifetime of 25 years, under any and all exposure conditions, is S someH@W guaranteed “ons represented on this committee can be bt juost to its secretary. fon does not purport to include all the necessary sis of a contract, Users are responsible for its correct x ISBN 978 0 580 8968? 8 legal obligations. ‘This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 28 February 2015, Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Text affected CO ee 28 February 2015 Extra national foreword text inserted icensed Copy: Roma Roy, 'S!HANGE - INDIA Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EX¢ EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50618 NORME EUROPEENNE EUROPAISCHE NORM December 2014 Ies 29,060.20 English Version Electric cables for photovoltaic systems (BT(DE/NOT)258) C8bles tlectriques pour systémas photovotaiques Kabey (BTOENOT 258) Lelungen for Photovoltaic Systeme sT(DENOT)258). This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2014-10-27. CENEL| ‘members ate bound to comply wit the CENICENELEC Intemal Regulations which siputate the condiions forgiving this European lard the situs ofa ational standard without any sletation LUpto-date sts and bibliographical references concering such ntional: ‘Management Gentre orto any CENELEC member. This European Stendard exists in three official versions (Engi, efenc, ). Aversion in any other language made by translation Lander the responsibilty ofa CENELIEC member into te own language, fo the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre nas the, Same status as tne ofa versione, (GENELEC members are the national elecrotectnical committoas SPBystr'a, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic at Macodonia, ence, Germany, Greste, Hungary leland, Weland, ay, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway. Roland, Porpl, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Swirehons, ‘Turkey and the United Kingdom. © European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique Europiisches Komitee flr Elektrotechnische Normung, CEN-CENELEC Management Contre: Avenue Marnix 17, 81000 Brussels (© 2014 CENELEC Allrights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Membre. Ret. No. EN 50816:2014 €8 2 = g & 9 B = 3 é = & 2 s 8 3 2 8 a Contents Page Foreword .... Introduction.. 4 Scope... 2 Normative references. 2 Terms and definitions... 4 Rated voltage. 5 Requirements for the construction of cables... 6.1 Conductors 5.2 Insulation. 53 6 61 . 62 _ Indication of origin 40 6.3 Code designation 10 6.4 Nominal cross-sectional area of conducto! 6.5 Continuity of marking ..... 6.6 Use of the name CENELEC. 6.7 Additional requirements... ‘Annox A (normative) Guide to yso we ‘Annex B (normative) recs ‘Annox-¢ (normative) Coldg@plict test ‘Taf 1. vimensional and insulalivn resistance value. a ‘Tests for cables 10 EN 60618 «.srnnonennnn Table AWt- Intonded use of cables for PV systems (environmental conditions) .. ‘Table A2 — Recommended use of cables for PV systems ‘Table A.3 — Current carrying capacity of PV cables...Sta led Copy, (c) The British Ss Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHANGE - INDIA. BS EN 50618:2014 EN 50618 2014 Table A.4 — Current rating conversion factors for different ambient temperatures.. 23 ‘Table B.1 — Requirements for insulation end sheathing materials 24 Table C.1 — Parameters for cold impact test 26 Se ¥Bs EN 50618:2014 EN 506%8:2014 Foreword “This document (EN 60618:2014) has been prepared by CLCITC 20 “Electric cables’. The following dates are fixed: + Iatest date by which this document has tobe (dop) 2015-10-27 implemented at national level by publication of ‘an identical national standard or by ‘endorsement + latest date by which the national standards (ow) 2017-10-27 conflicting with this document have to cumentt ich pat be withdrawn “This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives foMEIGetrical Equipment Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2008/85/EC). indards ‘Attention is drawn to the possibilty that some of the elements of this fights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or ) The Bi & 3 3 3 © INDIA, 20/02/2015, Uncontr O ® % S Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHANG'rds British Stand 8 3 2 5 Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, SO EXCHANGE - INDIA, 20/02 BS EN 506: EN 508: om % 8 14 14 8 Introduction This standard specifies cables for use in Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, in particular for installat(@n at the Direct Current (d.c.) side. These cables are-suitable for permanent outdoor use for many years demanding climate conditions. Relatively stringent requirements are set for these pr ‘expected harsh usage conditions, During the writing of this standard the joint work of TC 64 (Electrical installat tion against ‘electric shock) and TC 82 (Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems) on the design afig, installatiogfer PV systems has been taken into account. Ss FBS EN 50618:2014 EN 60618:2014 4 Scope This European Standard applies to low smoke halogen-free, flexible, single-core power ct linked insulation and sheath. in particular for use at the direct current (d.c.) side of photovoltalg, systems, with a nominal d.c. voltage of 1,5 KV between conductors and between conductor and earth. ‘The cables are suitable to be used with Class I! equipment. ‘The cables are designed to operate at a normal maximum conductor temperature, butor a maximum of 20 000 hours a mex. conductor temperature of 120 *C at a max. ambient ter permitted. NOTE The expected period of use under normal usage concitions as specified in t least 26 years, 2 Normative references ‘The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the editor the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) €pPile: EN 50289-4-17, Communication cables ~ Specifications fogflest methods — Part 4-17: Test methods for UV resistance evaluation of the sheath of electrical and le EN 50395:2005, Electrical test methods for iow voltaggyeMeray EN 50396:2005, Non electrical test methods for low fenely cablos > EN 50525-1:2011, Electric cables — Low voltag@tepertvi€ables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U¢/U) — Part 1: General requirements EN 50565-1:2014, Electric cables ~ Guide for cables with a rated vollage not exceeding 450/750 V (U¢/U) ~ Part 1: General guidance EN 60068-2-78, Environmental testi ~ Partiea78: Tests - Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state (IEC 60068-2- 78) EN 60216-1, Electrical insulating frormal endurance properties ~ Part 1: Ageing procedures and valuation of lest results (lEGs6G2" ws 9G EN 60216-2, Electrical ir — Thermal endurance properties — Part 2: Determination of thermal 2 endurance properties of el feting materials = Choice of test cleria IEC 60216-2) = 3 EN 60228-2005, Cgpdyctors of insblatd cables (IEC 60228:2004) = EN 60332-1-2: slectric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions — Part 1-2: Test for vertical lame propagat Rapa singe insulted wiro or cable ~ Procedure for 1 KW pre-mixed flame (IEC 60832-1- 2:2004} 401, tric and optical fibre cables — Test methods for non-metallic materials ~ Part 401: 1s fests Thermal ageing methods — Ageing in an air oven (IEC 60811-401) De Electric and optical fibre cables — Test methods for non-metallic materials ~ Part 403: ous fests — Ozone resistance test on cross-linked compounds (IEC 60811-403) EN 608: EN 608%y404, Electric and optical fibre cables ~ Test methods for non-metallic materials ~ Part 404: Miscellaneous tests — Mineral oll immersion tests for sheaths (IEC 60811-404) Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISOled HANGE - IND Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXC BS EN 50618:2014 EN 60618:2014 EN 60811-501, Electric and optical fibre cables ~ Test methods for non-metallic materials — Part 501 ‘Mechanical tests ~ Tests for determining the mechanical properties of insulating and sheathing compounds (IEC 60811-501) EN 60811-503, Electric and optical fibre cables — Test methods for non-metallic material — Part 503: ‘Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths (IEC 6081 1-503) EN 6081-504, Electric and optical fibre cables ~ Test methods for non-metallic materials — Part 504: ‘Mechanical tests - Bending tests at low temperature for insulation and sheaths (IEC%®QB 1 1-504), EN 60811-505, Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-mel ls ~ Part 505: ‘Mechanical tests - Elongation at low temperature for insulations and sheaths, 5) EN 6081-508, Electric and optical fibre cables — Test methods for_n9 fic materials — Part 506: ‘Mechanical tests - Impact test at low temperature for insulations and 111-506) EN 60811-507, Electric and optical fibre cables — Test methods lalic materials ~ Part 507: ‘Mechanical tests - Hot set test for cross-linked materials (IEC 6081 1-! EN 61034-1, Measurement of smoke density of cables byffting under defined conditions ~ Part 1: Test apparatus (IEC 61034-1) EN 61034-2, Measurement of smoke density of cables ugfier defined conditions ~ Part 2: Test procedure and requirements (IEC 61034-2) EN 62230:2007, Electric cables — Spark-test method! '230)2006) HD 60364-5-52:2011, Low-voltage efectrical inst rt 5-52: Selection and erection of electrical ‘equipment — Wiring systoms HD 60364-7-712, Electrical installations of bul fart 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations ~ Solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply sysiéms (IEC 60364-7-712) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this documefthe fol terms and definitions apply. 2 34 type tests (T) tests required to be mad& basis, in order to demonstrat ing a type of cable covered by this standard on a general commercial lis{dctory performance characteristics to meet the intended application Note 1 to entry ‘changes are mad characteristics, sis are of such a nature that, after they have been made, they need not be repeated unless speterals, design or type of manufacturing process which might change the performance 32 s of completed cable, or components taken from a completed cable adequate to verify Jot meets the design specifications 3, sts (R) tests Mage on all production cable lengths to demonstrate their integrity a4 halogen-free material material complying with the requirements of Annex B of EN 50525-1:2011BS EN 50618:2014 ts EN 50618-2014 4 Rated voltage ‘The cables specified in this standard are in particular designed for use at the direct curr photovoltaic-systems, with a nominal d.c. voltage of 1,5 kV between conductors as well as be! ‘and earth, (6.c) side of sen conductor ‘The cables have a rated voltage of 1,0/1,0 KV when used in altemating current (a.c.) systems. Ammox pro further oidanceonvolege aa Ny 5 Requirements for the construction of cables 6.4 Conductors 14 Material ‘The conductors shall be copper, and in accordance with EN 60226. “The wires of conductors shall be tin coated. The wires shall be@overed with a continuous layer of tin coating, ‘There shall be no visible gaps in the continuous layer, whed|exaniined yith normal or corrected vision. 5.1.2 Construction ‘The class of the conductor shall be class 5 in accord! 60228. ‘The maximum diameters of the wires in the condu in accordance with EN 60228, 6.1.3 Separator between conductor and'fiigulation Itis permitted to use a separating tape between the conductor and the insulation. 6.1.4 Check of construction A, 3 Compliance with the requirementayof 8.1 ‘and 5.1.3, including the requirements of EN 60228, shall be 2 checked ty inspection and by meat uw i 8 54.5 Electrical resistay , = The resistance of each condetgr af/20 °C shall bo in accordance with the requirements of EN 60228 for a s metal coated Class 5 conductor. Compliance sha the lest givan in Clause 5 of EN 50395:2006. 5.2 Insulation 524 The jgsu Bl shall be cross-linked and fulfil the requirements as specified in Table B.1 in Annex B. plication to the conductor ‘The inStlgtion shall be applied by extrusion, such that it fits closely on the conductor, but it shall be possible to remove it Without damage to the insulation itself, to the conductor or to the tin coating. It is permitted to apply the insulation in a single layer, or in @ number of coherent layers. Where more than one layer is used, all testing shell be carried out on the complete insulation as though it were a single layer. Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCg Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHANGE - INDIA, NOTE Insulation applied in more than one layer does not conform {0 the definition of “Double insulation’ given, for instance, in HD 60364, ‘Compliance shall be checked by inspection and by manual test 623 Thickness For each piece of insulation, the average of the measured values, rounded to 0,1 SZ shall be not less than the specified value for each size shown in Table *. ‘The smallest value measured shall not fall below 90 % ofthe specified value by m rod, 1m, he. 420,94, ~ 0,1 where fm js the minimum insulation thickness at any point, in milli t,t the specified insulation thickness, in milimetres, Compliance shall be checked using the test given in EN 5 6.3 Sheath 53.1 Material ‘The sheath material shall be cross-linked and fulfil Wezeqdifeffients as specified in Table B.1 5.3.2 Application ‘The sheath shall be applied homogeneously by exirliSfon. It is permitted to apply the sheath in a single layer, or in a number of coherent layers. ‘more than one layer is used, all testing shall be carried out on the complete sheathing as though it ‘The application of the sheath shi ied cable a practically circular shape. A separator may be applied the 6.3.3 Thickness For each piece of sheath, the avétése of the measured values, rounded to 0,1 mm, shall be not less than the -@ shown in Table 1. all not fall below 85 % of the specified value by more than 0,1 mm, ie.: by ‘minimum sheath thickness at any point, In millimetres; is the specified sheath thickness, in milimetres. Complianc® shall be checked using the test given In EN 60396:2005, 4.2.BS EN 50618:2014 EN 50618:2014 6.3.4 Colour ‘The sheath shall be coloured black, unless otherwise agreed between manufacturer and custgmer. ‘The colour shall be throughout the whole of the sheath 6 Marking 6.1 General ‘The sheath of the cable shall be marked by printing, embossing or indenting, 6.2 Indication of origin Cables shall be provided with an identification of origin consist ‘manufacturer's name or trademark, or (f legally protected) identification .corfinuous marking of the > 6.3 Code designation 35 Cables shall be marked with the following code designation 441221 6.4 Nominal cross-sectional area of conductor Cable aha be raed wth he nominal crne amc ole 2.510 = 6.5 Continuity of marking ¥ Each specified marking shall be regarded yntinuol the distance between the end of the mark and the 2 San re ee reat nant Sooerettagas eaphe 8 NOTE A’'Specified Marking’ is any mandatory merking covered by this standard. F Other marking, such as that requiredjund, nized voluntary 3rd party approval schemes, may also follow: Pefallrschgs pera ‘The diagram blow shows an sotheg A eking 28 used onthe outer sheath ofthe cable % 1 — Example of the marking as used on the outer sheath of the cable 6. of temi@me CENELEC tt "@ CENELEC, in full or abbreviated, shall not be marked on, or in, the cables. Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHANGE - INDIA,3 Fy Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHANGE - INDIA, 20/02/ BS EN 50618:2014 EN 60618:2014 6.7 Additional requirements 1 Durability Printed markings shall be durable, Compliance with this req EN 60396:2005, 5.41 »ment shall be checked by the, test given in 6.7.2 Legibil ity All markings shall be legible SS 7 Requirements for completed cables 7.4 General ‘The tests to be carried out on cables specified in this standard shall to the rolovant clauses of the standard specifying the requirements at of each test which applies, i.e. Type Test (T); Sample Test (S) or Routing Requirements for tests not previous specified are as given inff2 tog. 3. 7.2 Electrical tests 7.241 Voltage test on completed cable The cable shall be tested in accordance with Cl ‘of EN,80395:2005 using the test conditions, voltages and time as stated in Table 2. No breakdown of the insulation shall occur. 7.2.2 Check for absence of faults on the insulation or on the complete cable The cable shall be tested for faultyfin agg6fjance with EN 62230:2007, Annex A. In case checking of the insulation only is impossible, testing fe pelformed on the complete cable. No facit shall be detected, 7.23 Measurement of, resistance with 8.1 of EN 50395:2008 at 20 °C using the test conditions as given in Table 2. The insulation resistafce at 20°C shall not be less than stated in Table 1 for the relevant conductor size. ‘The cable shall in accordance with 8.1 of EN 50395:2008 at 90 °C using the test conditions as Insulation resistance at 90 *C shall not be less than stated in Table 1 for the relevant ‘sistance of insulation to d.c lested in accordance with Clause 9 of EN 50395:2005 using the test conditions as given in The hall meet the requirements as stated in Table 2. Discoloration of the insulation should be ignored.ws CHANG! EXC! Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO 7.2.8 Surface resistance of sheath “The cable shall be tested in accordance with Clause 11 of EN 60395:2005 using the test cogditions as given in Table 2, ‘The surface resistance of the sheath shall meet the test requirements as stated in Tabl 7.3Non electrical tests 7.3.4 Sheath colour S/ ‘The colour throughout the sheath shall be checked by visual examinatior accordance with 534. 7.3.2 Sheath marking ‘The marking on the sheath shall comply with the requirements stated’ visual examination and measurement ‘They shall be checked by 7.3.3. Overall diameters and ovality Informative values on maximum overall diameters of the sivgft'in Table 4 COvality of the cables shall be limited: the difference beftveen Iues of the actual overall diameter of a sheathed cable at the same cross-section shall not e| 7.34 Compatibility “The cable shall be tested in accordance wittEN 60811901:2012, 4.2.3.4, using the test conditions as given in Table 2. The ingulation and shes shall meet Yatet requirements stated in Table B.1 788 Cold impect Th ele sit be tated me £0811-506 using the teat condtons as gen in Tobe 2. The cable shall be inst requirements as stated i or corrected vision without magnification and shall meet the test 7.38 Cold bending A Cables with di conditions as 42,5 mm cable shall be tested in accordance with EN 60811-504 using the test The cable requitet with normal or corrected vision without magnification and shall mect the test rable 2. 737 h damoters > 12,6 mm cable shall be tested in accordance with EN 6011-505 using the test ‘2s given in Table 2 and shall meet the requirements as stated in Table 2. ne resistance The cable shall be tested in accordance with EN 50398:2005, 6.1.2, using the teet conditions s givin in ‘Table 2. Test Method A or 8 may be epplied.wu 9 z = Be Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EX BS EN 50618:2014 EN 50818:2014 ‘The cable shall be inspected with normal or corrected vision without magnification and shall meet the requirements as stated in Table 2. Any cracks near the fixing point on the mandrel and/or near the clamps when using testistrips shall be distegarded. 7.3.9 Weathering/UV resistance ‘The cable shall have adequate resistance to outdoor weather conditions and st tested Jn accordance with Annex E. ‘The cable shall mest the requirements as stated in Annex E. 7.340 Dynamic penetration The cable shall be tested in accordance with Annex D. The cable shall meet the requirements as stated in Annex D. 7.3.11 Damp heat test The cable shall be tested in accordance with EN 60088-2- the sft conditions as given in Table 2. The cable shall meet the requirements 2s stated in T 7.342 Shrinkage ‘The cable shall be tested in accordance with EN 608503 using the test conditions as given in Table 2 and shall meet the test requirements as stated in@jgble 2. 7.3.13. Vertical flame propagation ‘The cable shall be tested in accord 60332-1-2 The complete cable shall cont flagie propagation requirements specified in EN 60332-1-2:2004, Annex A. 7.3.44 Smoke emission 8 in accordance with EN 50525-1:2011, Annex B, and shall meet the requirements :2011, Annex B.BS EN 50618:2014 EN 50678-2014 ‘Table 1 — Dimensional and insulation resistance values 7 2 a 4 & @ Numberand | Thickness | Thickness | Mean overall | Minimum | Minimi ‘nominal of ofsheath | diameter | insulation | insulati cross | insulation | Specified | Uppertimit | resistance sectional | Speciied | ‘value | Informative | at20°¢ | at8o"C anol, | value value mm? mam mam mam Ma 2 115. or 08 54 ‘860 r 125 or 8 59 69 Yama Or 08 66 0.58) 1x6 or 08 Ta 0.50 110 O7 08 88 042 1216 Or 08) 10.4 04 125 08 40 125 034 135 09 14 028 150 10 42 3 270 027 470 44 12 250 025 196 4 43 201 220 (022 1 120 12, 413 z 210 24 1 160 14 14, 25, 210 021 1 185, 4.68 48 285 200 0,20 1240 17 47 324 200 020 g = z < ws o Z = = 3 2 i 2 2 = 3s 2 = 5 & = 3 8 3 3 2 g ahe Brit EXCHANGE - IND! ‘0 Licensed Copy: Roma Roy. | Table 2— Tests for cables to EN 60618 BS EN 50618:2014 EN 50618:2014 7 2 3 4 5 € 7 RefNo Test Unit_|~ Test method described in| RequirementS) | Category of tost EN Clause 7 Electrical tosts oa ‘Measurement of the resistance ‘50385 6 s of conductor > 1.11 | Values to be obtained, max Not 30228 12 | Voltage test en completed 50385 s ‘cable with a. or dc. 424 — | Test conditions: = minimum length of the m 0 sample ~ minimum period of immersion | h 1 in water temperature of the water | *c 2025 1.22 | Voltage applied (a.c) or Kv 6s Voltage applied (d.c) kV 18 1.23 | Duration of application of | min 5 voltage, minimum 1.24 | Rosultto be obtained No breakdown 13 __ | Check for absence of faults 62230 AnnexA R the insulation (or on compiet cable) 1.3.1 | Resuttto be obtained No fault shall be 2 detected 714 [Measurement of pf 50385 s resistance ) 141 | cables at20°c et 14.14 | Test condi = length, le m 5 = mini ersion |h 2 t 20 Min. as stated in Table 1 at ~temperature of the water | °cBS EN 50618-2014 EN 506182014 < 7 2 3 4 3 6 7 2 Ret No Test ee a S test EN Clause 7422 | Resuitto be obtained wakn iin 38 Table 1 & 18 [Long term resistance of 50808 ® T 2 insulation to dc. F 151 | Test conditions ~length of sample m 2 = duration of test h “er tonpertre *° = g -d.e voltage applied WV é S 152 | Resuitto be obtained breakdown > dno signs of e damage 8 78 | Surace resistance of sheath 30895 7 T 3 161 | Test conditions 3 = vllage applied, dc v 100 t0 500 £ ~ duration of test rin 1 8 5 182 _ |Resuitto be obtained ohm 210? 4 2 ‘Constructional end iS dimensional tests R 21 | Conductor T ‘ 241.4 | Maximum diameter ofwire in| mm Notto be conducior exceeded 25 & Stated n6.1 of P EN 60228:2005 é 21.2 | checking continuity oft This 8.2.41 |Novisibie gaps 8 standard : 22 | Insulation 8 w 22.1 | insulation tickn ™ 50396 at Notless than ® slated in 5.2.3 of Zz this standard = 23 [Sheath — 5 Q 281 | Sheath mm | 80886 a2 Not less than i stated in 5.8.3 of ° this standard 2 3 = % 30506 442 |Asstaiodin 7.98 2 ofthis standard S 3 é [ae eaten 73.4 2 fils staan = s 3 g ‘As sated in 732 8 ofthis standard 3 2 8 aLicensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHANGE - I BS EN 50618: 1014 EN 50618-2014 7 z 3 = 5 3 7 Roto Tost Unk | Testnaioddesrbodia | Resiremenis | Catagory at By Crane 3 ineuiaton materiat 7s sate T fates torn andare 4 [Sheath material as Sec in T ie 5 | Compatibity west woartaet T 5: [Test conditions = duration of tet fi c ~tompersture 6 5+? 52 | Resuttobe cbianed Slat in Table 8 to this Sandard js [Gora impact ost Ene 7 8:1 | Test concions fe satedin nex 6 of tis sanded 2__|Resuts wo be obtained No cracks 7 [old bending test 1 T Cable dametor = 126mm 7a [Test condions conditioning duration m % temperature E 4082 72 | Resulto be oblaned To eacks | Cola elongation test Ee z Cable diamotor> 12.5 A [Test condos: - = oneoning dr D % Temperature c 052 Res to be obtzin Win, 20% Slngaton 7 wot 208 Es wie f 24 * Sco) 0BS EN 50618:2014 EN 60612.2014 7 z 3 a 3 é 7 et Wo Test ‘nit Testimethod describedin | Requirements | Category of test EN Ciause 32 [Metioa 8 Ex 313 temperature = 2022 relative hum % 55 = duration n % ~ ozone concentration * DRO (by volume) GS | Result tobe obtained cass 40 | Woathering/L resistance T onsteath 707 | Test condions edn ne E ofthis ‘andar 702 | Resuittobe obtained 2s statin Antex of is Standard 71 [Dynami penetration est T 1:1 | Test condone a estes in fnex B of this 3 Standard Tid [Resuttobe obtained As stadia ‘Annex b of tis Sanderd a T 12:1 | Test condtons: temperature # S ration 5 = 1000 4 -reiatve haniay min 6 g reconditioning period n iat : FEB. | Results tobe obta © 4 sheath . 2 ~fer tena aver % =20 = variation maximum S = for elone % |-30" S ; ij 3 5 Boat 80S 7 & 3a = cs 12 5 & am fl g mm 300 5 2, © maximum shrinkage % 2 s & 3 2 8BS EN 50618:2014 EN 50818:2014 Table A.1 — Intended use of cables for PV systems (environmental conditions) Code designation H1Z222-K ‘Shape of cable Round Conductor construction « “LbuTy* 14 Heavy + A ‘OF WATER 2:4 Condition AD 7* = COR POLLUTING SUBSTANCES 3.4 Condition AF 3° IMPACT 4.1 Condition AG 2° ‘VIBRATIONS 5.4 Condition AH3® + GELORA 6.4 Condition AK 2® = ZEAUNA 7A Condition AL 2 = ‘SOUTDOOR USE © 8.1 Condition AN 3 + 8.2 Permanent + £ = 14, Annex B, for defiitons, 5-52 for dations. levant duty classifeation given in No, | DUTY" 1:2014, Annex A, for deintions, Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHANGE - INDIA, 20/02/201BS EN 50618:2014 NOTE The expected period of use at a max. conductor temperature of 120°C and ata max. ambient temperature of 90°C is tinited to 20 000 h. EN Suctez014 Table A.2— Recommended use of cables for PV systems 1 2 3 & Consinction Recommended use Comments Cables for PV-ystems | tended orusein PVinstatiatons e.g, | For recom wizazeK 20e HD e03647-712 bending ad see ‘They ere intended for permanent use buoe end indoor, or ree movable, fee angi an fed insalltion Instaaton eof gonduls and tunings on not “inde plaster as well an appliances ‘Suitable forthe aplication nvat equipment st protective insulation (protection class i ‘They arenerenty shortireult and 5 faul root ae. to HO 60864-5-62. a Table A.3 — Current carrying capacity of PV cables °° ‘Nominal cross sectional area Current car capfivity according to method of talition Single ea ble | Two loaded cablos tree ma@trtace | "touching, ona surface sm? A A 15 23 24 S 25 41 38 33, 5 4 32 a4 5 6 70 7 37 : 10 38 3 72 a 16 182 725 “7 z 25 a: 776 167 142 us 3 218 207 178 2 276 282 224 = 70 247 320 276 Q 95 a6 385) 333, B 208 464 | 3 68 338 458 = ea ea 515 & 776 728 620 e mperature 60 °C (G08 Table Ad for ether ambient tomperatues) 5 ctor temperature’ 120 °C 2 3 8 5 8 2 8 57 3 a 5 S 7 RefNo Unit |” Test method describedin | Require Catogory of test EN Clause 16 Tost for vertical flame 60992-1-2 s propagation on complete cable 141 | Resultto be obtained (Go3sz1-2 AnnexA [Pai 15 ‘Smoke emission of. 610342 T complete cable 151 | Resultto be obtained 610342 light transmittance, min. 6 ‘Assessment of halogens for 505254 T all non-metallic materials 16.1 |Resultto be obtained 505254 50525-1:2011 No positive value of variation defined. incon} a =z we Q = z z 5 Pd oO 2 Ss SF Licensed Copy: Roma Roy,y. ( Uncontrolled Cop’ 2 INDIA, 20/02 GE - Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHAN! Annex A (normative) Guide to use — Use of cables for PV systems General information given in EN 50565-1 (Guide to Use for low voltage harmonized ) shalfbe used. In addition the following specific information shall be taken into account for the ‘specified in this standard, ‘The nominal dic. voltage rating of the cables is 7.5kV, both betwe as well as between conductors and earth. The maximum permitted operating d.c. voltage Systems, in which the cables specified in this standard are applied, shall not exceed 1.8 kV.controlled Copy Jn 2/2015. Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHANGE - INDIA, 20 BS EN 50618:2014 EN 60618:2014 Table A.4— Current rating conversion factors for different ambient temperatures ‘Ambient temperature | Conversion factor °c up to60 4,00 70 0.92 80 0.84 20, O75: Groups For installation: in groups the reduction factors for currant rating to HD 60364-5-62:2011, Table B.62.17 shall apply. ‘Short-circuit-temperature The permitted short-circuit-temperature is 250 °C referring & =BS EN 50618:2014 EN 50618:2014 Annex B (normative) Requirements for insulation and sheathing materials’ Table 8.1 — Requirements for insulation and sheathing ef 7 2 a z 7 Ref Testa anit | Test et compaund No, ‘star Insulation: ‘sheath 7 | Mechanical charecteaios 11] Properties before ageing a 41.1 | Valus tobe otisine for tensile strength ~ median, min. Nim? 80 80 4:12. | Values to be obtaines forthe elongation a break median, in % 25 125 72 | Proper air ageing in oven 0st 401 21 | Testcondnons:* temperature “ tsos2 | ss082 t ~ éuraton of treatment 24 on é 122 Values to be obtained for tensile streng} = variation, maximum 20° 20 4122 | values to bo obtained forthe elgaation et break - vation, maximum * 20" 13 | Hotsettest® EN 60811-507 a “eae : sora anes cued m oo Ws mechanical stress Nicm? 20 20 132 | Values to, ined ~el =. % 100 100 = perma ation after cooling, max. % 25 28 | ermal erurance EN 60216-1 and EN 602162 jongation at break shall be performed. temperature index corresponding to 20 000 h 2120 2120 srgation at break, min. % 50 50 bs Cold elongation test EN 6081-505 Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISQ EXCHANGE - INDIBS EN 506) EN 508: 1 z 3 4 Ref Tests unit |” Test Method = standard 15:1 _ | Test condione® ~ temperature ~ duration h 1.52 | Values to be obteines: - elongation at break, min, % 116 | Sheath resistance againet acid and alkaline EN 60811 solution 1.6.1 | Test conditions: acid solution: N-Oxalic acid + alkaline solution: N-Sodium hydroxide ~ temperature 23, = duration of treatment h 24 1.62 | Values to be obtained for tensile strength = variation, maximum #30 | +63 | Values to be obtained for the elongation et % break, min, 17 | Compatibiliy test EN 60811-407, 423.4 1.7.4 | Test conditions: temperature 19522 19522 - duration of treatment n26 724 1.7.2 | Values to be obtained for tent in variation, maximum % £30 -30 1.7.3 | Values to be obtained for thet at break Variation, maximug % +30 30 'No positive value for va Soe test method in column © This test shall be performed on. Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHANGE - INDIA, 2BS EN 50678-2014 EN beta 2012 & ; Annex G (normative) Cold impact test ni ‘The cold impact test shall be performed at -40 °C according to EN 60811-506, mass of steel intermediate piece and height shall comply with Table C.1. ep the Table C.1 — Parameters for cold impact t The British Gable diameter | Mass of | Mass of set inte Height o hammer piece mm a ® mm pets 71000 00 200 45 26 2.000 2 200 The cable shall be inspected with normal or corrected visi jut magnification. No cracks shall be determined, ws a g < a Zz S & Ft Licensed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHAN!ontrolied INDIA et = $ x ij 2 2 ey & é 5 g 2 2 8 s 3 2 8 si BS EN 50618:2014 EN 50618:2014 Annex D (normative) Dynamic penetration test A test apparatus suitable for pull testing (or an equivalent apparatus) shall be ope! modus and shall be equipped with a measuring device which is able to record the force of yg 2 spring-stecl- fe with the side of ‘needle through the insulation or sheath of a completed cable (see Figure D.1; the tests the needle not with the point of the needle). A circuit with low voltage, wif when the needle penetrates the sheath and the insulation and makes cont added, sd at the moment with the conductor, shall be The test shall be performed at room temperature. The force applfing to the}needle shall be increased continuously with 1 N/s until contact with the conductor has been mi is on each sample shall be performed and the force at the moment of contact shall be record: fach test the sample shall be moved forward and shall be turned clockwise for 90°, ‘The mean value of the four test results shall not be lessen fe migimum value Fmin determined with the following formula Fai, = 150 Ved, YD with 4 diameter of conductor according to ‘of EN 60719, in mm. Dimensions in millimetres Figure D.1 — Arrangement for dynamic penetration testBS EN 50618:2014 EN 50618:2014 Annex E (normative) Weathering/UV resistance test This test is to determine the UV stability of the sheathing material of th manufactured. This is done by means of measuring elongation at break in the c after exposure to ultraviolet light and water. in thgfcondition as ‘Samples shall be selected, prepared and tested in accordance with EN 6081 ‘Samples shall be exposed to UV light in accordance with the requ 720 h (860 cycles). 150289-4-17, method A, for NOTE Additional information on weathering/UV resistance testing can 6: EN ISO 4892-2:2008, In EN ISO 4892-1:2000 and ‘After the exposure, the test specimens shall be removegffrom@hte equipment and conditioned at ambient temperature for at least 16 h. 2 Five exposed specimens and five not exposed specigféns afexta,be'tested separately and in close succession 8 for tensile strength and elongation at break. The r ‘melfjan values are to be calculated from the five S tensile strength and elongation at break values abjainét for thd Conditioned specimens and are to be divided > by the median values of the five tensile stro ingation at break values obtained for the 6 tunconeitioned specimens. 8 It ip required that the tensile strength and elonge 70 % of the values measured on not exposed speci e So Licansed Copy: Roma Roy, ISO EXCHANGE - INDIA, 20Licensed Copy: Ro INO COPYING WITHOUT 8S! 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