The IEC 60811 standard, published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), consists of the following subsections under the main title "Electricity and fiber optic cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials":
Unless otherwise stated, the IEC 60811-100 standard describes the general requirements that apply to all test methods given in certain chapters. The IEC 60811 series of standards is based on the one test - one piece principle.
The IEC 60811-201 standard defines methods for measuring insulation thicknesses applicable to the most common insulation compounds (cross-linked, PVC, PE, PP and the like).
Standard IEC 60811-202 defines methods for measuring non-metallic sheath thicknesses applicable to the most common coating compounds (cross-linked, PVC, PE, PP, etc.).
The IEC 60811-203 standard defines methods for measuring overall dimensions. This standard is applicable to all types of circular and flat cables.
The IEC 60811-301 standard describes the procedure for determining permeability at 23 degrees, which is typically applicable to filler compounds used for optical cables, communication cables, and optical fiber cables.
The IEC 60811-302 standard describes the procedure for examining DC resistance at 23 degrees and 100 degrees, which is applicable to filler compounds typically used for communication cables and optical fiber cables.
Standard IEC 60811-401 describes the aging procedure in an air furnace that applies to cross-linked and thermoplastic compounds typically used for insulation and coating materials.
The IEC 60811-402 standard describes water absorption tests typically applied to cross-linked and thermoplastic compounds used for insulation and cladding materials.
The IEC 60811-403 standard defines a method for ozone resistance testing, typically applicable to cross-linked compounds.
Standard IEC 60811-404 defines a mineral oil immersion test method that applies to cross-linked compounds typically used for coating materials.
The IEC 60811-405 standard describes the thermal stability test procedure applicable to PVC compounds.
The IEC 60811-406 standard describes the procedure for evaluating the stress cracking resistance of polyethylene and polypropylene compounds typically used for communication and fiber optic cables.
In the IEC 60811-407 standard, the procedure for examining the possible interaction between the insulation material and the filler compound of the filled cable is defined.
The IEC 60811-408 standard defines the procedure for determining whether the quality of a cable's components will be satisfactory during the recommended life of a communication cable.
Standard IEC 60811-409 defines a procedure for measuring mass loss normally applicable to PVC insulations and sheaths.
Standard IEC 60811-410 defines a procedure for the copper-catalyzed oxidative degradation of a polyolefin typically used for insulation in communication cables.
The IEC 60811-411 standard defines a procedure for evaluating low-temperature brittleness, typically applicable to filler compounds used in communication and fiber optic cables.
The IEC 60811-412 standard describes the procedure for assessing brittleness at low temperature applicable to filler compounds typically used for communication and fiber optic cables.
The IEC 60811-501 standard defines the procedure for determining mechanical properties, typically applicable to crosslinked and thermoplastic compounds used for insulation and coating materials.
The IEC 60811-502 standard describes the test method for shrinkage for insulations.
The IEC 60811-503 standard defines the test method for shrinkage for sheaths.
The IEC 60811-504 standard describes the procedure for performing low temperature bending tests on extruded insulations and sheaths.
The IEC 60811-505 standard describes the procedure for performing low-temperature elongation tests on extruded insulation and sheathing.
The IEC 60811-506 standard describes the procedure for performing low-temperature impact tests on extruded insulation and sheathing.
The IEC 60811-507 standard defines the hot setting test procedure applicable to crosslinkable compounds typically used for insulation and coating materials.
The IEC 60811-508 standard describes a high-temperature pressure test procedure applicable to thermoplastic compounds typically used for insulation and coating materials.
The IEC 60811-509 standard describes the procedure for testing insulation and sheathing for resistance to cracking at high temperatures.
Standard IEC 60811-510 describes the test method for a winding test after thermal aging in air. This test method is particularly applicable to polyolefin insulation in communication cables. This test is designed for polyolefin insulations of dry cores of unfilled cables and filled cables where the wall thickness of the insulation is 0,8 mm or less.
The IEC 60811-511 standard defines a procedure for measuring the melt flow index of polyethylene compounds.
Standard IEC 60811-512 describes a procedure for testing breaking strength and elongation at break after high temperature conditioning. It is specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds. This test is designed for samples from filled cables, polyolefin insulators with a wall thickness greater than 0,8 mm, and polyolefin sheaths in direct contact with the filler.
The IEC 60811-513 standard describes the procedures for a winding test after high-temperature conditioning. This test method is particularly applicable to polyethylene and polypropylene insulation. It is designed for samples taken from filled polyolefin insulated cables with a wall thickness of 0,8 mm or less.
The IEC 60811-601 standard describes a test procedure for measuring the dropping point of filler compounds.
The IEC 60811-602 standard defines test methods for oil separation in filling compounds.
The standard IEC 60811-603 describes test methods for inspecting the filler compound for corrosive elements.
The IEC 60811-604 standard describes a method for showing the effect of the filler when in contact with the metallic parts of the cable.
The IEC 60811-605 standard defines test methods for measuring the carbon black content added for UV stabilization of polyethylene and polyolefin compounds. These methods are not suitable for halogenated compounds. Method A is suitable only for polyethylene and polypropylene compounds. Method B is suitable for polyolefin compounds.
The IEC 60811-606 standard describes methods for determining density for the most common insulation and coating compounds (cross-linked, PVC, PE, PP, and the like).
The IEC 60811-607 standard describes test methods for carbon black dispersion, which can be applied specifically to PE and PP compounds, including cellular compounds for insulation and foam coating.
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