AS/NZS 4961:2003 pdf – Electric cables-Polymeric insulated—For distribution and service applications

AS/NZS 4961:2003 pdf – Electric cables-Polymeric insulated—For distribution and service applications.
2.9.2 Means of marking
Marking shall be legible. durable and consist of printing, embossing or indenting on the sheath. The distance between the end of one block of marking and the beginning of the next shall not exceed 550 mm.
Letters and figures shall consist of upright block characters. The maximum height of the characters shall be 13 mm and the minimum height 15 percent of the nominal overall diameter of the cable or 3 mm. whichever is greater.
2.10 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY
Every drum length of cable shall have both ends of the cable sealed to prevent the ingress of water. Suitable measures shall be takeii to protect cable on drums from damage. The end of the cable projecting from the drum barrel shall also be protected.
2.11 MARKING OF PACKAGING
Every packaging unit shall have the following information indicated by means of an attached tag or label or by niarking directly on the unit:
(a) A registered name or registered mark, which enables the manufacturer or supplier of the cable to be identified.
(b) Drum traceability number,
(c) The voltage rating e.g. 0.6/I kV.
(d) The number and size of the conductors.
(e) Designation of insulation (see Clause 2.4.1).
(f) The catalogue number or type number or name or other marking to distinguish the cable.
(g) Length of cable.
NOTE: Manufacturers making a statement of compliance with this AustralianNew Zealand Standard on a product. packaging. or promotional material related to that product are advised to ensure that such a compliance is capable of being verified.
2.12 TESTS
2.12.1 General
Cables shall comply with the tests in Table 2.1.
type test includes all tests specified in Table 2.1, including the routine and sample tests.
(b)For 3-conductor cable
Between the core conductors and also between the core conductors connectedtogether and the screen.
(c) For 4- or 5-conductor cable
Between each core conductor and the other core conductors connected together,andalso between all core conductors connected together and the screen.
2.12.4 High voltage a.c. test for 4 h on sheath
The high voltage a.c. test for 4 h on the sheath shall be carried out in accordance withAS/NZS 1660.3，except that the sample length of complete cable shall be immersed inwater,with the ends kept well clear of the water and with the test voltage applied betweenthe screen and the water.
2.12.5Insulation resistance constant of sheath
2.12.5.1 Insulation resistance constant (k) measurement at room temperature
Insulation resistance at ambient temperature shall be measured in accordance withAS/NZS 1660.3，except that the sample length of complete cable shall be immersed inwater,with the ends kept well clear of the water and with the test voltage applied betweenthe screen and the water.
2.12.5.2 Insulation resistance constant (k) measurement at elevated temperature
Insulation resistance at elevated temperature shall be measured in accordance withAS/NZS 1660.3 with the exception as described in Clause 2.12.5.1.