BS EN 50483-1:2009

BS EN 50483-1:2009 Test requirements for low voltage aerial bundled cable accessories. Generalities

The BS EN 50483 series applies to overhead line fittings for tensioning, supporting and connecting aerial bundled cables (ABC) of rated voltage U0/U (Um): 0,6/1 (1,2) kV.

The objective of the BS EN 50483 series is to provide a method of testing the suitability of accessories when used under normal operating conditions with low voltage aerial bundled cables (ABC) complying with HD 626.

BS EN 50483-1 defines the common aspects of the products listed above.

Contents of BS EN 50483-1:

• Scope

• Normative references

• Terms and definitions

• Symbols

• Products concerned

• Marking

• Quality procedure

• Routine and sample tests

• Checking compliance of the supplied products

• Final inspection and testing

• Inspection and test records

• Type tests

• General test conditions

• Test for permanent marking

• Tests and sample selection

• Test reports

• List of tests for compliance

• Test selection – Samples needed for type tests

• Highest rated temperatures of insulating compounds

• Bibliography

• Selective table for type tests, sample tests and routine tests

• Tension clamps for self supporting system – EN 50483-2

• Suspension clamps for self supporting system – EN 50483-2

• Table B.3 – Tension clamps for neutral messenger – EN 50483-3

• Suspension clamps for neutral messenger – EN 50483-3

• Insulation piercing connectors (IPC) – EN 50483-4

• Preinsulated sleeves – EN 50483-4

• Preinsulated lugs – EN 50483-4