IEC 60332-1-1-2015 pdf free download.Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part 1-1: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable – Apparatus.
This part of IEC 60332 specifies the test apparatus for testing the resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single vertical electrical insulated conductor or cable, or optical fibre cable, under fire conditions.
The procedure, together with an informative annex of recommended requirements for performance, is given in IEC 60332-1-2.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60695-4, Fire hazard testing — Part 4: Terminology concerning fire tests
IEC 60695-11-2, Fire hazard testing — Part 11-2: Test flames — 1 kW nominal pre-mixed flame — Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
IEC Guide 104, The preparation of safety publications and the use of basic safety publications and group safety publications
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following definition applies. The definition is taken from IEC 60695-4.
Ignition source
source of energy that initiates combustion
(SOURCE: ISO 13943:2008, 4.1891
4 Test apparatus
4.1 Components
The test apparatus shall comprise the following:
a) a metal enclosure (4.2);
b) an ignition source (4.3);
C) a suitable chamber (4,4).
4.2 Metal enclosure A metal enclosure (1 200土25) mm high, (300土25) mm wide and (450土25) mm deep with open front and closed top and bottom, (see Figure 1), shall be used, in order to protect the test sample from draughts. It shall be constructed of rigid sheet metal.
4.3 lgnition source The ignition source shall comply with IEC 60695-11-2， which includes a method of confirmation of the test flame, except that the laboratory fumehood/chamber shall comply with 4.4.
4.4 Chamber The metal enclosure and ignition source shall be contained within a suitable chamber, substantially free from draughts during the test duration, but with facilities for disposing of noxious gases resulting from burning. The chamber shall be maintained at a temperature of (23土10) °C.IEC 60332-1-1 pdf download.