What is BS EN 60702-1 – Mineral insulated cables about?
BS EN 60702-1:2002+A1:2015 Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V is the UK implementation ofEN 60702-1:2002+A1:2015. It is identical to IEC 60702-1:2002, incorporating amendment 1:2015. It supersedes BS EN 60702-1:2002.
BS EN 60702-1:2002+A1:2015 applies to mineral insulted general wiring cables with copper or copper alloy sheath and copper conductors and with rated voltages of 500V and 750V. Provision is made for an extruded corrosion-resistant outer covering over the copper sheath when required. This outer covering is not specified for the purposes of electrical insulation of the metal sheath.
Requirements for terminations for use with these cables are given in BS EN 60702-2.
The purpose of this standard is to specify mineral insulated cables that are safe and reliable when properly used, to state the manufacturing requirements and characteristics to achieve this, and to specify methods for checking conformity with these requirements.
Who is BS EN 60702-1- Mineral insulated cables for?
BS EN 60702-1 on mineral insulated cables is most relevant to:
- Manufacturers of mineral insulated cables
- Electrical design engineers
- Test and certification houses
What's the latest update?
The standard has been amended and has updated definitions and normative references to the latest edition of the IEC 60811 series. It includes a revised fire resistance test.
BS EN 60702-1:2002+A1 2015 forms part of a series with BS EN 60702-2 :2002+A1:2015 Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V. Terminations.
