Fire tests
Fire retardant, Flame propation, Smoke emission.
| Reference Norm | Test Description |
|---|---|
| IEC 60332-1 | Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable |
| IEC 60332-3-22 | Test for vertical flame spread – Category A |
| IEC 60332-3-23 | Test for vertical flame spread – Category B |
| IEC 60332-3-24 | Test for vertical flame spread – Category C |
| IEC 60332-3-25 | Test for vertical flame spread – Category D |
| ISO 4589-2 | Oxygen Index Test |
| ISO 4589-3 | Temperature Index Test |
| IEC 61034-2 | Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions |
Fire resistance.
| Reference Norm | Test Description |
|---|---|
| IEC 60331-1 | Fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 °C , OD> 20 mm |
| IEC 60331-2 | Fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 °C , OD≤ 20 mm |
| IEC 60331-21 | Fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750 °C – up to 0,6/1,0 kV |
| IEC 60331-23 | Electric data cables |
| BS 6387 | Test method for resistance to fire of cables Cat C, W, Z |
| EN 50200 | Fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 °C , OD≤ 20 mm |
| EN 50200 Annex E | Guidance for using optional water spray protocol |
| EN 50362 | Fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830 °C , OD> 20 mm |
