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IEC SYSTEM FOR CONFORMITY
TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF COMMITTEE OF TESTING LABORATORIES

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
TESTING AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT/ALLOWED SUBCONTRACTING

Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages above 30kV (Um=36kV) up
to 150kV (Um=170kV) ― Test methods and requirements
IEC 60840 4.0 Edition (2011-11)
R=Required by Lab
S=May be subcontracted
Clause Measurement/testing Testing / measuring equipment / material needed Subcontracting
Table C.1 Type tests on cable systems, on cables

and on accessories
12,14,15
Table C.1 item c Electrical type tests on cable systems,

on cables and on accessories
12.4,14.4,15.4
Table C.1 item e Bending test Test cylinder. R

12.4.3
Table C.1 item e Partial discharge tests at ambient High voltage power supply(AC); voltmeter; measuring circuit; R
temperature discharge calibrator; double pulse generator; terminal
12.4.4
impedance or reflection suppressor(if necessary).
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Table C.1 item f Tanδmeasurement Tank of liquid, oven or current heating system; thermometer of R
12.4.5 thermocouple; voltage power supply(AC); tanδ measurement
apparatus.
Table C.1 item g Heating cycle voltage test Current heating system; thermocouple; suitable time meter; high R
voltage power supply (AC).
12.4.6
Partial discharge tests at high High voltage power supply(AC); voltmeter; measuring circuit; R
temperature discharge calibrator; double pulse generator; terminal
impedance or reflection suppressor(if necessary); Current
Table C.1 item h heating system; thermocouple; suitable time meter.
12.4.4
Partial discharge tests at ambient High voltage power supply(AC); voltmeter; measuring circuit; R
temperature ( after final cycle or after discharge calibrator; double pulse generator; terminal
lightning impulse voltage test in item i) impedance or reflection suppressor(if necessary).
Table C.1 item i Lightning impulse voltage test followed Current heating system; thermocouple; impulse voltage R
by a power frequency voltage test generator; high voltage power supply (AC); suitable time meter.
12.4.7
Table C.1 item j Partial discharge tests at high High voltage power supply(AC); voltmeter; measuring circuit; R
temperature ( if not carried out after discharge calibrator; double pulse generator; terminal
12.4.4
item g) above) impedance or reflection suppressor(if necessary); Current
heating system; thermocouple; suitable time meter.
Partial discharge tests at ambient High voltage power supply(AC); voltmeter; measuring circuit; R
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temperature ( if not carried out after discharge calibrator; double pulse generator; terminal
item g) above) impedance or reflection suppressor(if necessary).
Table C.1 item k Test of outer protection for joints Header tank connected to a sealed-off vessel or equivalent R
device; water heating system; thermocouple; suitable time
Annex G
meter; high voltage power supply(AC); voltage power
supply(DC); impulse voltage generator
Table C.1 item l Examination Normal or corrected vision without magnification R

12.4.8
Table C.1 item m Resistivity of semi-conducting screens Oven; silver paint; testing apparatus for measuring resistivity. R
12.4.9
Table C.1 item n Non-electrical type tests on cable

components and on complete cable
12.5
12.5.1 Check of cable construction same with Clause 10.4,10.6,10.7
10.4 Conductor examination Vernier caliper or micrometer caliper R
10.6 Measurement of thickness of cable Measuring microscope or profile projector of at least 10 x R

insulation and oversheath magnification.
10.7 Measurement of thickness of metal
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sheath
10.7.1 Lead or lead alloy sheath
10.7.1.1 Strip method Micrometer with a plane faces of 4mm to 8mm diameter and an R
accuracy ±0,01mm.
10.7.1.2 Ring method Micrometer having either one flat nose and one ball nose, or R
one flat nose and a flat rectangular nose 0,8mm wide and
2,4mm long with an accuracy ±0,01mm.
10.7.2 Plain or corrugated aluminium Micrometer with ball noses of radius about 3mm and an R
sheath accuracy ±0,01mm.
12.5.2 Tests for determining the mechanical Tensile machine and system for measurement of the elongation; R
properties of insulation before and after equipment for punching dumb-bell test pieces and equipment for
ageing cutting or grinding the insulation to obtain 2 parallel surfaces;
Optical measuring instrument / dial gauge; Oven with natural air
flow or air flow by pressure, airflow rate: 8～20 completed air
changes per hour.
12.5.3 Tests for determining the mechanical Tensile machine and system for measurement of the elongation; R
properties of oversheaths before and equipment for punching dumb-bell test pieces and equipment for
after ageing cutting or grinding the insulation to obtain 2 parallel surfaces;
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changes per hour.
12.5.4 Ageing tests on pieces of complete Tensile machine and system for measurement of the elongation; R
cable to check compatibility of materials equipment for punching dumb-bell test pieces and equipment for
cutting or grinding the insulation to obtain 2 parallel surfaces;
changes per hour.
12.5.5 Loss of mass test on PVC oversheaths Oven with natural air flow or air flow by pressure, airflow rate: R
of type ST2 8～20 completed air changes per hour; analytical balance with a
sensitivity of 0,1mg; punching dies for dumb-bell test pieces;
desiccator with silica gel or similar material.
12.5.6 Pressure test at high temperature on Indentation device consists of a rectangular blade with an edge R
oversheaths 0,70,01mm wide, loads (weights) and supports; air oven;
microscope or profile projector with two decimal places.
12.5.7 Test on PVC oversheaths (ST1, ST2) at

low temperature
Elongation test at low temperature Tensile machine with a cooling device or tensile machine R
installed in a cooling chamber; system for measurement of the
elongation; equipment for cutting or grinding the sample and
equipment for punching dumb-bell test pieces.
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Impact test at low temperature Impact test apparatus; pad of sponge rubber about 40mm; R
suitable low temperature cabinet; hammers; caliper for
measurement of the height of fall hammer.
12.5.8 Heat shock test for PVC oversheaths Mandrel with different diameters; air oven. R
(ST1 and ST2)
12.5.9 Ozone resistance test for EPR and Device for generating a controlled amount of ozone; a means for S
HEPR insulations circulating ozonized air under controlled conditions of humility
and temperature through a chamber containing the test pieces
to be tested; a means for determination of ozone concentration;
suitable device for the clamping and elongation of test pieces;
cylindrical mandrels consisting of wood or metal; desiccator
filled with silica gel or equivalent material; accurate laboratory
balance reading to 0,1mg.
12.5.10 Hot set test for EPR, HEPR and XLPE Oven with natural air flow or air flow by pressure, airflow rate: R
insulations 8～20 completed air changes per hour; grips; weights; system
for measurement of the elongation.
12.5.11 Measurement of density of HDPE Ethanol of analytical grade or another suitable liquid; distilled or R
insulation deionized water; mixing cylinder; thermostat; hydrometer
calibrated at (23.0±0.1)℃; thermometer graduated in tenths of
a degree Celsius.
12.5.12 Measurement of carbon black content of Device consists of furnace, combustion boat about 75mm long, S
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black PE oversheaths (ST3 and ST7) hard glass/silica / porcelain combustion tube with bore
approximately 30mm and length 400±50mm, stopper carrying a
thermometer and tube; desiccator; analytical balance with a
sensitivity of 0,1mg; Nitrogen; air or oxygen. Thermogravimetric
analysis as an alternative test method.
12.5.13 Test under fire conditions Propane gas burner: 1 kW pre-mixed flame including system of R
confirmation of test flame 3-sided metallic screen 1200 mm
high, 300 mm wide and 450 mm deep with open front and
closed top and bottom; suitable timer; vernier caliper with an
accuracy of 1mm; propane gas with the prescribed purity.
12.5.14 Water penetration test Test cylinder; current heating system; timer; thermocouple; R
apparatus for water penetration test.
Annex E
Tests on components of cables with a
12.5.15 Tensile testing machine. R
longitudinally applied metal tape or foil,
Annex F
bonded to the oversheath
12.5.16 Shrinkage test for PE, HDPE and XLPE Air oven; support or talc bath; measuring device with a scale R
insulations division of 0.5mm;
12.5.17 Shrinkage test for PE oversheaths (ST3 Air oven; support; measuring tape with a scale division of 1mm. R
and ST7)
12.5.18 Determination of hardness of HEPR Test instrument for measuring hardness; Groove or metal jig; V- R
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insulation blocks.
12.5.19 Determination of the elastic modulus of Tensile machine; equipment for punching dumb-bell test pieces R
HEPR insulation and equipment for cutting or grinding the insulation to obtain 2
parallel surfaces; optical measuring instrument / dial gauge.
Table C.2 Prequalification test of the cable system

13
Table C.2 item b Prequalification test on complete

system
13.2
Table C.2 item f Heating cycle voltage test Current heating system; thermocouple; suitable time meter; high R
voltage power supply (AC).
13.2.4
Table C.2 item g Lightning impulse voltage test Current heating system; thermocouple; impulse voltage R
generator.
13.2.5
Table C.2 item h Examination Normal or corrected vision without magnification R

13.2.6
Table C.3 Tests for the extension of the

prequalification of a cable system
13.3
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Table C.3 item c Electrical part of the extension of

prequalification tests on complete cable
13.3.2
system
Table C.3 item f Sequence of the electrical part of the

extension of prequalification tests
13.3.2.3
a) Bending test for cables; see 12.4.3 R
b) Partial discharge test for cable see 12.4.4 R

system
c) Heating cycle test without voltage see 13.3.2.4 R
d) Tan δ measurement see 12.4.5 R
e) Heating cycle voltage test see 12.4.6 R
f) Partial discharge test at ambient see 12.4.4 R

temperature and at high temperature.
g) Lightning impulse voltage test see 12.4.7 R

followed by a power frequency voltage
h) Partial discharge tests, if not see 12.4.4 R
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previously carried out in item e) above;
i) Tests of outer protection for joints see Table C.1 item k Annex G R
j) Examination of the cable system with see 12.4.8 R

cable and accessories
k) Resistivity of semi-conducting see 12.4.9 R

screens
Table C.3 item g Heating cycle test without voltage Current heating system; thermocouple; suitable time meter. R
13.3.2.4
13.3 Non-electrical part of the extension of see 12.5 R

prequalification tests on complete cable
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IEC SYSTEM FOR CONFORMITY

TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF COMMITTEE OF TESTING LABORATORIES

TESTING AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT/ALLOWED SUBCONTRACTING

Table C.1 Type tests on cable systems, on cables

Table C.1 item c Electrical type tests on cable systems,

Table C.1 item e Bending test Test cylinder. R

Clause Measurement/testing Testing / measuring equipment / material needed Subcontracting

Clause Measurement/testing Testing / measuring equipment / material needed Subcontracting

Table C.1 item l Examination Normal or corrected vision without magnification R

Table C.1 item n Non-electrical type tests on cable

12.5.1 Check of cable construction same with Clause 10.4,10.6,10.7

10.4 Conductor examination Vernier caliper or micrometer caliper R

10.6 Measurement of thickness of cable Measuring microscope or profile projector of at least 10 x R

10.7 Measurement of thickness of metal

Clause Measurement/testing Testing / measuring equipment / material needed Subcontracting

10.7.1 Lead or lead alloy sheath

Clause Measurement/testing Testing / measuring equipment / material needed Subcontracting

12.5.7 Test on PVC oversheaths (ST1, ST2) at

Clause Measurement/testing Testing / measuring equipment / material needed Subcontracting

Clause Measurement/testing Testing / measuring equipment / material needed Subcontracting

Clause Measurement/testing Testing / measuring equipment / material needed Subcontracting

Table C.2 Prequalification test of the cable system

Table C.2 item b Prequalification test on complete

Table C.2 item h Examination Normal or corrected vision without magnification R

Table C.3 Tests for the extension of the

Clause Measurement/testing Testing / measuring equipment / material needed Subcontracting

Table C.3 item c Electrical part of the extension of

Table C.3 item f Sequence of the electrical part of the

a) Bending test for cables; see 12.4.3 R

b) Partial discharge test for cable see 12.4.4 R

c) Heating cycle test without voltage see 13.3.2.4 R

d) Tan δ measurement see 12.4.5 R

e) Heating cycle voltage test see 12.4.6 R

f) Partial discharge test at ambient see 12.4.4 R

g) Lightning impulse voltage test see 12.4.7 R

h) Partial discharge tests, if not see 12.4.4 R

Clause Measurement/testing Testing / measuring equipment / material needed Subcontracting

j) Examination of the cable system with see 12.4.8 R

k) Resistivity of semi-conducting see 12.4.9 R

13.3 Non-electrical part of the extension of see 12.5 R

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