BS 4553-1:1998

This standard BS 4553-1:1998 Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.060.20 Cables

This British Standard specifies requirements for construction and gives methods of test for PVC-insulated single-phase split concentric cables for operation on an earthed neutral system at nominal voltages up to and including 1 000 V between phases and 600 V to earth.

The cables specified in this part of BS 4553 have a central phase conductor insulated with PVC and a concentric layer comprising bare copper wires (earth continuity conductor) and copper wires covered with extruded polymer (neutral conductor). The cables are intended for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications. They are suitable for use in situations where the combination of ambient temperature and temperature rise due to loading current results in a conductor temperature not exceeding 70 °C, and for a maximum short-circuit conductor temperature of 160 °C.

Guidance concerning selection, installation and usage is given in Annex A, Annex B, and Annex J respectively.

Construction requirements and methods of tests for cables intended for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications. For use where current loading gives conductor temperature rise not exceeding 70°C and where the maximum short circuit conductor temperature is 160°C.