Testing Laboratory
The presence of a laboratory located into production site allows Camuna Cavi to perform itself, during and after production, chemical, aeging, cold, mechanical, dimensional, electrical, fire ... tests.
In this way Camuna Cavi can give evidence to its customers at any time of quality and conformity of its products.
Texts performed during and after production to certify the correct function of the cable.
| Reference Normative | Test Description |
|---|---|
| EN 50289-1-3 | Electrical test methods - Dielectric strength |
| EN 50289-1-2 | Electrical test methods - DC resistance |
| EN 50289-1-5 | Electrical test methods - Capacitance |
| EN 50289-12 | Electrical test methods - Inductance |
| EN 50289-4 | Electrical test methods - Insulation resistance |
| IEC 60811-203 | Measurement of overall dimensions |
| CEI EN 50369-Par.5 | Tests relating to marking and colouring |
| IEC 60502-Par 17-3 | Voltage test for 4 h |
Tests performed on insulation and sheathing materials to cerify the reaction after exposure to stressful conditions.
Chemical, Aegin, Cold tests on insulation and sheaths.
| Reference Norm | Test Description |
|---|---|
| IEC 60811-401 | Thermal ageing methods. Ageing in an air oven |
| IEC 60811-404 | Mineral oil immersion test for sheaths |
| IEC 60811-509 | Tests for resistance of PVC insulations and PVC sheaths to cracking |
| IEC 60811-502 | Shrinkage test for insulation |
| IEC 60811-503 | Shrinkage test for PE sheaths |
| IEC 60811-507 | Hot set test for cross-linked materials |
| IEC 60811-508 | Pressure test at high temperature for PVC insulations and PVC sheaths |
| CEI 20-34 0-1 | Hydrocarbon Resistance |
| IEC 60811-504 | Bending tests at low temperature for insulation and sheaths |
| IEC60811-506 | Impact test at low temperature for PVC insulations and sheaths |
| IEC 60754-1 | Determination of the halogen acid gas content |
| IEC 60754-2 | Determination of acidity (by pH measurement) and conductivity |
| IEC 60502-Par 17-2 | Insulation resistance measurement at maximum cond. temperature |
| PWIS | Paint Wetting Impairment Substancies |
Tests performed during and after production to certify the compliance to technical specification and mechanical properties of insulation and sheathing materials.
| Reference Norm | Test Description |
|---|---|
| IEC 60811-201 | Measurement of insulation thickness |
| IEC 60811-202 | Measurement of thickness of non-metallic sheaths |
| IEC 60811-203 | Measurement of overall dimensions |
| IEC 60811-501 | Mechanical properties of insulation and sheathing compounds |
| CEI EN 50369-Par.5 | Tests relating to marking and colouring |
| IEC 60584-3 | Thermocouples – Part 3: Extension and compensating cables |
| IEC 60811-409 | Loss of mass test for thermoplastic insulations and sheaths |
| BS 60883 - Annex G | Bending Test |
| IEC 60502-Par 18-17 | Special Bending Test |
Restricted breathing cable suitable for installation in explosive areas must prevent gas or vapour migration through the interstices between individual cores when the cable leads to a non-hazardous area or between different zones.
The requirement of IEC 60079-14 ANNEX C specifies that a cable with a length of 0,5m should be type tested when installed into a sealed enclosure of 5 l.
The cable is considered acceptable if the time interval required for an internal overpressure of at least 0,3 kPa to drop by 0,15 kPa is not less than 5 s.
Tests performed after production to certify fire reaction tests of our cables
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 |
Tests performed during and after production to clarify the correct construction and function of the cable.
| Reference Normative | Test Description |
|---|---|
| ITU G.652.D | Characteristics of a single-mode optical fibre and cable |
| ITU G.651 | Characteristics of a 50/125 mm multimode graded index optical fibre cable |
| ITU-T | Optical fibre, cables and systems |
| IEC 60794-1-2 | Cross reference table for optical cable test procedures |
| IEC 60794-1-22 | Basic optical cable test procedures – Environmental test methods |
