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REPORT OF PERFORMANCE
TIC 1356-11
OBJECT
4-core power cable
TYPE
CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC 0,6/1 kV, 4x300 mm
MANUFACTURER
Bahra Cables
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
CLIENT
Bahra Cables
TESTED BY
KEMA HIGH-VOLTAGE LABORATORY

Arnhem, The Netherlands
DATE OF TESTS
20 January to 1 April 2011
TEST PROGRAMME
Type tests in accordance with IEC 60502-1 (2004) incl. Amendment 1 (2009)
and test of steel wire armour in accordance with BS 5467 (1997)
incl. Amendment 3 (2008).
SUMMARY AND
CONCLUSION
The tests were passed.
This Report of Performance applies only to the object tested. The responsibility for conformity of any
object having the same designations with that tested rests with the Manufacturer.
Version: 1
Order No: 70022862
This report consists of 29 pages in total.

Copyright: Only integral reproduction of this report is permitted without written
permission from KEMA. Electronic copies in e.g. PDF-format or scanned version of
this report may be available and have the status for information only.
The sealed and bound version of the report is the only valid version.
KEMA Nederland B.V.
S.A.M. Verhoeven
Director Testing, Inspections &
Certification The Netherlands
Arnhem, 4 May 2011
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TIC 1356-11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Version: 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... 2

1
Identification of the test object......................................................................................................4
1.1
1.2
Description of the test object........................................................................................................4

List of documents .........................................................................................................................6
2
2.1
2.2
General information......................................................................................................................7
The tests were witnessed by........................................................................................................7
The tests were carried out by.......................................................................................................7
2.3
Subcontracting .............................................................................................................................7
2.4
2.5
Purpose of the test .......................................................................................................................7

Measurement uncertainty.............................................................................................................7
2.6
Applicable standards ....................................................................................................................7
Conductor.....................................................................................................................................8
3.1
3.2
Measurement of the resistance of the conductors .......................................................................8

Measurement of the number of wires of the conductors..............................................................8
4
4.1
Electrical type tests ......................................................................................................................9

Measurement of insulation resistance at ambient temperature ...................................................9
4.2
4.3
Measurement of insulation resistance at max. conductor temperature in normal operation ....10

Voltage test for 4 h .....................................................................................................................11
5
5.1
Non-electrical type tests .............................................................................................................12

Measurement of thickness of insulation .....................................................................................12
5.2
5.3
Measurement of thickness of non-metallic sheaths ...................................................................13

Tests for determining the mechanical properties of the insulation before and after ageing ......14
5.4
Tests for determining the mechanical properties of non-metallic sheaths before and after
ageing.........................................................................................................................................15
5.5
5.6
Additional ageing test on pieces of completed cables ...............................................................16

Loss of mass test on PVC sheaths of type ST2 .........................................................................17
5.7
Pressure test at high temperature on non-metallic sheaths ......................................................18
5.8
5.9
Test on PVC sheaths at low temperatures ................................................................................19

Test for resistance of PVC insulation and sheaths to cracking (heat shock test)......................20
5.10
5.11
Hot set test for XLPE insulation .................................................................................................21

Water absorption test on insulation............................................................................................22
5.12
Shrinkage test for XLPE insulation.............................................................................................23
Verification of cable construction ...............................................................................................24
ADDITIONAL TESTS .................................................................................................................25
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TIC 1356-11
7.1
Measurement of the resistance of steel armour wire .................................................................25
7.2
Water penetration test ................................................................................................................26
APPENDIX A
MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES......................................................................... 27
APPENDIX B
MANUFACTURERS DRAWING(S)/DATA SHEET .................................................. 28
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TIC 1356-11
IDENTIFICATION OF THE TEST OBJECT
1.1
Description of the test object
Manufacturer
BAHRA CABLES COMPANY
Type
LV Cable
Year of manufacture
2010
Sampling procedure
by the manufacturer
Rated voltage, U0/U (Um)
0,6/1 (1,2) kV
No. of cores
4
KAHRAMAA 600 / 1000V 4X300 MM2
CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC IEC 60502-1 BAHRA CABLES
CO.KSA
Marking on the cable
Conductor
- material
Copper
- cross-section
300 mm
- approx. diameter/dimensions
73,0 mm
- type/shape of conductor
- maximum conductor temperature
in normal operation
Compacted sector shaped
90 C
Insulation
- material
XLPE
- nominal thickness
1,80 mm
- material designation
Borealis LE 4423 / LE 4476
- manufacturer
Borealis / Borouge
- core identification
red, yellow, blue & black
Version: 1
Inner covering/Separation sheath

- type
Extruded
- material
PVC type ST2
- nominal thickness
1,60 mm
- manufacturer
Local Supplier (NAPICO)
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Filling material
TIC 1356-11
Yes, PP non-hygroscopic filler
Binder tape
-
approx. dimensions
50 x 0,125 mm
Metallic armour
- material
Galvanized steel wires with tinned copper wire

distributed evenly,
Tinned copper wire calculated cross-section area is
150 mm
- number and nominal diameter of wires
Steel wire : 38 wires of 2,50 mm

Tinned copper wire : 31 wires 2,50 mm
- nominal diameter / dimensions
69 wires of 2,50 mm
- cross-sectional area (nominal)
Steel wire: 185 mm
- manufacturer
Steel : Al-Faisaliya
Tinned copper wire: 150 mm

Tinned Copper : Sarkuysan-Turkey
Oversheath
- material
PVC type ST2
- nominal thickness
3,2 mm
- outer diameter of cable
71 mm
- manufacturer
NAPICO ST-2 FR
- colour
black
Fire retardant (as per IEC 60332-1-2)
Yes, IEC 60332-3-24
Manufacuring details (of cables sent to KEMA for testing)

-
location of manufacturing
Bahra Cables Company, CPC industrial park

- Bahra, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
factory identification of extrusion line
Rosendahl XI-2
manufacturer of the extrusion line
Rosendahl extrusion, Austria
identification of the product batch
Drum number 10121736
manufacturing length (where cable
Version: 1
sample for testing has been taken from)
500 m
length markings on cable sample sent to

KEMA
begin: 0201 m
end: 0275 m
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1.2
TIC 1356-11
List of documents
The manufacturer has guaranteed that the object submitted for tests has been manufactured in
accordance with the following document.
KEMA has verified that this document adequately represents the object tested.
Version: 1
The following document is included in this report:

drawing no./
document no.
version
date
title
14530415
11.10.2010
4x300 mm CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC
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GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1
The tests were witnessed by
TIC 1356-11
The tests were not witnessed.
2.2
The tests were carried out by
Name
Company
Mr R. Rosbag
Dekra Certification B.V.,

Arnhem, the Netherlands
2.3
Subcontracting
All tests were subcontracted to Dekra Certification B.V.
2.4
Purpose of the test
Purpose of the test was to verify whether the material complies with the specified requirements.
2.5
Measurement uncertainty
A table with measurement uncertainties is enclosed in appendix A. Unless otherwise indicated in the
report, the measurement uncertainties of the results presented are as indicated in this table.
2.6
Applicable standards
When reference is made to a standard and the date of issue is not stated, this applies to the latest
Version: 1
issue, including amendments, which have been officially published prior to the date of the tests.
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CONDUCTOR
Standard and date

Standard
Test period
3.1
TIC 1356-11
IEC 60502-1, clause 5

20 and 21 January 2011
Measurement of the resistance of the conductors
item
unit
resistance
/km
requirement
0,0601
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
0,0580
0,0586
0,0583
0,0582
Result
The test was passed.
3.2
Measurement of the number of wires of the conductors
item
number of wires
Result
Version: 1
unit
-
requirement
34
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
61
61
61
61
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TIC 1356-11
ELECTRICAL TYPE TESTS
4.1
Measurement of insulation resistance at ambient temperature
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1, clause 17.1

20 January 2011
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
volume resistivity,
at 20 C
17
1,1 . 10
4,1 . 10
.cm
1,0 . 10
M.km
3,7 . 10
17
9,7 . 10
17
9,6 . 10
3,5 . 10
17
3,5 . 10
insulation resistance
constant, Ki
at 20 C
Result
Version: 1
The test results are for information only.
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4.2
TIC 1356-11
Measurement of insulation resistance at max. conductor temperature

in normal operation
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1, clause 17.2

21 January 2011
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
volume resistivity,
at 90 C
12
14
14
14
14
.cm
10
8,0 . 10
8,5 . 10
9,7 . 10
4,6 . 10
M.km
3,67
2937
3115
2289
1682
constant, Ki
at 90 C
Result
Version: 1
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4.3
TIC 1356-11
Voltage test for 4 h
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1, clause 17.3

24 January 2011
Environmental conditions
Temperature of test object
20
applied voltage
frequency
duration
(kV)
(Hz)
(h)
2,4
50
Requirement
No breakdown of the insulation shall occur.
Result
Version: 1
C
measured/determined
no breakdown
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NON-ELECTRICAL TYPE TESTS
5.1
Measurement of thickness of insulation
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
insulation thickness
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.1

20 January 2011
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
- nominal
mm
1,8
- average
mm
1,8
2,3
2,3
2,3
2,4
- minimum (tm)
mm
1,52
1,74
1,91
1,99
2,08
Result
Version: 1
TIC 1356-11
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5.2
TIC 1356-11
Measurement of thickness of non-metallic sheaths
Standard and date

Standard
IEC 60502-1, clause 7.1.3 and 18.2
Test date
20 January 2011
Inner sheath
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
1,6
- average
mm
1,8
- minimum (tmin)
mm
1,72
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
1,8
3,2
- average
mm
3,6
- minimum (tmin)
mm
2,62
3,11
Oversheath
Result
Version: 1
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5.3
TIC 1356-11
Tests for determining the mechanical properties of the insulation before and
after ageing
Standard and date

Standard
IEC 60502-1: 2004, clause 18.3
Test period
24 January to 2 February 2011
Characteristic test data
Temperature during ageing
135 3
Duration
item
7
unit
C
days
requirement
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
without ageing
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
21,4
21,1
20,1
20,8
- elongation
200
334
342
336
330
- tensile strength
N/mm
20,4
18,7
20,2
19,4
- variation with samples

without ageing
25 max.
-5
-11
-7
- elongation
301
303
305
294

without ageing
25 max.
-10
-11
-9
-11
after ageing
Result
Version: 1
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5.4
TIC 1356-11
Tests for determining the mechanical properties of non-metallic sheaths before

and after ageing
Standard and date

Standard
Test period
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.4

21 to 31 January 2011
Characteristic test data (inner sheath)

100 2
Duration
C
days
Inner sheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
18,8
- elongation
150
258
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
17,9
- variation with samples without ageing
25 max.
-5
- elongation
150
252
25 max.
-2
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
18,0
- elongation
150
268
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
17,8
25 max.
-1
- elongation
150
270
25 max.
without ageing
after ageing
Characteristic test data (oversheath)

Duration
100 2
7
C
days
Oversheath
item
without ageing
after ageing
Result
Version: 1
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5.5
TIC 1356-11
Additional ageing test on pieces of completed cables
Standard and date

Standard
Test period
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.5


Duration
100 2
7
C
days
Insulation
item
unit
requirement measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
- tensile strength
N/mm
19,3
20,1
19,1
20,1
25 max.
-10
-5
-5
-3
- elongation
295
312
306
309
25 max.
-12
-9
-9
-6
item
unit
- tensile strength
N/mm
18,9
25 max.
- elongation
249
25 max.
-3
item
unit
- tensile strength
N/mm
18,6
25 max.
- elongation
274
25 max.
Inner sheath
Oversheath
Result
Version: 1
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5.6
TIC 1356-11
Loss of mass test on PVC sheaths of type ST2
Standard and date

Standard
Test period
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.6

21 to 31 January 2011

100 2
Duration
C
days
Inner sheath
item
- loss of mass
unit
mg/cm
requirement
measured/determined
1,5
0,2
requirement
measured/determined
1,5
0,2
Oversheath
item
- loss of mass
Result
Version: 1
unit
mg/cm
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5.7
TIC 1356-11
Pressure test at high temperature on non-metallic sheaths
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.7

24 January 2011

90 2
Duration
Load
10,1
Inner sheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- depth of indentation
50
20

90 2
Duration
Load
15,6
Oversheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
50
12
Result
Version: 1
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5.8
TIC 1356-11
Test on PVC sheaths at low temperatures
Standard and date

Standard
Test period
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.8

20 and 21 January 2011

Temperature
-15 2
Mass of hammer
1250
C
g
Inner sheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- cold elongation
20
215
- cold impact test
no cracks
no cracks

Temperature
-15 2
Mass of hammer
1250
C
g
Oversheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- cold elongation
20
200
- cold impact test
no cracks
no cracks
Result
Version: 1
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5.9
TIC 1356-11
Test for resistance of PVC insulation and sheaths to cracking (heat shock test)
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.9

24 January 2011

Temperature
150 3
Duration
Diameter of mandrel
mm
Number of turns
Inner sheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- soundness
no cracks
no cracks

Temperature
150 3
Duration
Diameter of mandrel
mm
Number of turns
Oversheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- soundness
no cracks
no cracks
Result
Version: 1
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5.10
TIC 1356-11
Hot set test for XLPE insulation
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.11

21 January 2011

Temperature
Time under load
15
min
Mechanical stress
20
N/cm
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
- elongation under load
175
60
55
55
60
- permanent elongation
15
Result
Version: 1
200 3
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5.11
TIC 1356-11
Water absorption test on insulation
Standard and date

Standard
Test period
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.13


Temperature
85 2
Duration
item
- variation of mass
Result
Version: 1
14
unit
mg/cm
C
days
requirement
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
0,1
< 0,1
0,1
0,2
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5.12
TIC 1356-11
Shrinkage test for XLPE insulation
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.16

24 January 2011

Temperature
130 3
Duration
item
- shrinkage
Result
Version: 1
1
unit
%
C
h
requirement
4
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
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TIC 1356-11
VERIFICATION OF CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Verification of cable construction was carried out in accordance with clauses 5-13 of IEC 60502-1.
The results are presented below.
observed/determined
markings
KAHRAMAA 600 / 1000V 4X300 MM2 CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC

IEC 60502-1 BAHRA CABLES CO.KSA
construction
conductor of copper wires sector shaped
construction 1-6-12-18-24
XLPE insulation colours red, yellow, blue and black
non-hygroscopic filler
synthetic tape 50 mm
inner sheath of PVC type ST2
water swellable tape 33 mm, overlap 20 mm
armour of steel galvanized wires 38 x 2,5 mm and tinned

copper wires 31 x 2,5 mm
water swellable tape 33 mm, overlap 15 mm
oversheath of PVC type ST2
outer diameter of the cable,

average
70,6 mm approx.
Result
Version: 1
No deviations from the specified requirements are found.
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ADDITIONAL TESTS
7.1
Measurement of the resistance of steel armour wire
Standard and date

Standard
Test period
BS 5467 1997+A3: 2008, clause 10.5

7 and 8 February 2011
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- resistance
/km
0,49
0,10
Result
Version: 1
TIC 1356-11
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7.2
TIC 1356-11
Water penetration test
Standard and date

Standard
Test period
clients instructions, based on IEC 60502-2, clause 19.22

28 March to 1 April 2011
Atmospheric conditions
Ambient temperature
20
20-97
Length of cable sample
Water height above cable centre

no. of
heatingcycles
required
steady
conductor
temperature
heating
current at
equilibrium
heating
per cycle
total
duration
10
cooling per cycle
(C)
(A)
(h)
duration of
total duration
conductor at steady
temperature
(h)
(h)
95-100
approx. 680
Note
The manufacturer has claimed that barriers have been included, which prevents longitudinal water
penetration in the region of the metallic layers.
Procedure
The cable sample was prepared in accordance with the procedure as mentioned in clause F.1 of
IEC 60502-2. Following this, the tube was filled within 5 minutes with water up to a height of the water
in the tube of 1 m above the cable centre. After 24 hours the first heating cycle was started. For the
procedure of the heating cycles reference is made to clause F.2 of IEC 60502-2.
Requirement
No water shall emerge from the ends of the cable sample.
Result
Version: 1
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APPENDIX A
TIC 1356-11
MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES
The measurement uncertainties in the results presented are as specified below unless otherwise
indicated.
measurement
measurement uncertainty
tensile strenght test
1%
measurement of dimensions
5 m
measurement loss of mass
0,11 mg : 8,0 gr
measurement of conductor resistance
0,03% of measured value
measurement at low temperature
0,1 C
measurment in heatingcabinets
0,1 C
voltage test
2.10 .U + 20V
-3
-3
Version: 1
2.10 .I + 0,2%
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APPENDIX B
TIC 1356-11
MANUFACTURERS DRAWING(S)/DATA SHEET
Version: 1
2 pages (including this page)
drawing no./
document no.
version
date
title
14530415
11.10.2010
4x300 mm CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC
Version: 1
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TIC 1356-11
TDT 1658-10
OBJECT
1-core power cable
TYPE
CU/XLPE/AWA/PVC 0,6/1 kV, 1x630 mm
MANUFACTURER
Bahra Cables
CLIENT
Bahra Cables
TESTED BY

DATE OF TESTS
5 November 2010 until 10 December 2010
TEST PROGRAMME
with exception of the inner shealth and steel wire armour, which are tested in
accordance with BS 5467 (1997) incl. Amendment 3 (2008).
SUMMARY AND
CONCLUSION
Version: 1
Order No: 70022704

KEMA Nederland B.V.
P.G.A. Bus
KEMA T&D Testing Services
Managing Director
Arnhem, 1 February 2011
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TDT 1658-10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Version: 1

1
1.1
1.2

2
2.1
2.2
2.3
Subcontracting .............................................................................................................................7
2.4
2.5

2.6
Conductor.....................................................................................................................................8
3.1
3.2
Measurement of the resistance of the conductor.........................................................................8

Measurement of the number of wires of the conductor................................................................8
3.3
Measurement of the diameter of circular conductor.....................................................................8
4.1
4.2

4.3
5.1
5.2

5.3
5.4
5.5
ageing.........................................................................................................................................15
5.6
5.7
5.8

5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12

Version: 1
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7
7.1
Measurements of thicknesses....................................................................................................25
7.2
7.3
Measurement of thickness of bedding .......................................................................................25

Measurement of thickness of oversheath and overall diameter ................................................25
8
8.1
Test on bedding..........................................................................................................................26
Tests for determining the mechanical properties of the bedding ...............................................26
9
9.1
9.2
Tests on armour .........................................................................................................................27

Measurement of the diameter of aluminium armour wires.........................................................27
Tensile test for aluminium armour wires ....................................................................................27
9.3
Measurement of the resistance of aluminium armour wires ......................................................27
10
10.1
Tests on oversheath...................................................................................................................28
Measurement of insulation resistance constant on PVC oversheath ........................................28
11
Tests on complete cable ............................................................................................................29
11.1
11.2
Voltage test on completed cable ................................................................................................29

Flame propagation test on single cable .....................................................................................30
12
12.1
Additional test on electric cables under fire conditions ..............................................................31

Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables ..........................31
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
MANUFACTURERS DRAWING............................................................................... 33
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TDT 1658-10
1.1
Manufacturer
BAHRA CABLES COMPANY / CPC INDUSTRIAL

PARK, BAHRA , JEDDAH / SAUDI ARABIA
Type
1X 630 mm CU / XLPE / AWA / PVC
Year of manufacture
2010
Sampling procedure
by the manufacturer
0,6/1 kV
No. of cores
BAHRA CABLES CO.KSA 1X630 MM2

CU\XLPE\AWA\PVC 600 / 1000V IEC 60502-1
2010
Conductor
- material
Ec Grade Copper (Annealed Drawing / Stranded)
- cross-section
630 mm
30,5 mm
in normal operation
round
90 C
Insulation
- material
XLPE... LE 4423 XLPE CATALYST LE 4467

MB- XLPE BLACK
- nominal thickness
2,4 mm
Visico Borealis LE 4423
- manufacturer
Borealis
Coloured Bk (Single Core )
Version: 1
Inner covering
- type
PVC Inner sheathing
- material
PVC, type ST2
- nominal thickness
1,2 mm
- manufacturer
Napeco
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Metallic armour
- material
Round Drawn Aluminum Wire. H-14
55 wires of 2,0
- manufacturer
Bahrain Medal Company
Oversheath
Version: 1
- material
PVC, type ST2
- nominal thickness
2,2 mm
47 mm
- manufacturer
Napeco
- colour
black
Fire retardant
yes
TDT 1658-10
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1.2
TDT 1658-10
List of documents
Version: 1

product ID
revision
date
title
14600014
8-8-2010
1x630 mm2 CU \ XLPE \ AWA \ PVC
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GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1
TDT 1658-10
2.2
Name
Company
Mr R. van Daalen
KEMA Quality B.V.,

2.3
Subcontracting
All tests were subcontracted to KEMA Quality B.V.
2.4
Purpose of the test
2.5
2.6
Version: 1
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TDT 1658-10
CONDUCTOR
Standard and date

Standards
IEC 60502-1 (2004), clause 5 and BS 5467 (1997), clause 5
Test period
18 November 2010 until 19 November 2010
3.1
Measurement of the resistance of the conductor
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- resistance
/km
0,0283
0,0283
Result
3.2
Measurement of the number of wires of the conductor
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- number of wires
53
61
Result
3.3
Measurement of the diameter of circular conductor
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- diameter
mm
28,7 d 32,5
31,1
Result
Version: 1
-9-
TDT 1658-10
4.1
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1 (2004), clause 17.1

25 November 2010
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
.cm
7,9 . 10
M.km
2,9 . 10
volume resistivity,
at 20 C
16
constant, Ki
at 20 C
Result
Version: 1
-10-
4.2
TDT 1658-10

in normal operation
Standard and date

Standards
Test date
IEC 60502-1 (2004), clause 17.2 and BS 5467 (1997), clause 6.1
29 November 2010
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
.cm
10
2,0 . 10
M.km
3,67
84,8
volume resistivity,
at 90 C
12
13
constant, Ki
at 90 C
Result
Version: 1
-11-
4.3
TDT 1658-10
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1 (2004), clause 17.3

7 December 2010
20
applied voltage
frequency
duration
(kV)
(Hz)
(h)
2,4
50
Requirement
Result
Version: 1
C
measured/determined
no breakdown
-12-
5.1
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1 (2004), clause 18.1

22 November 2010
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
2,4
- average
mm
2,4
2,8
- minimum (tm)
mm
2,06
2,76
Result
Version: 1
TDT 1658-10
-13-
5.2
TDT 1658-10
Standard and date

Standard
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.2 and 7.1.3
Test date
22 November 2010
Inner sheath
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
1,4
1,2
- average
mm
1,7
- minimum (tmin)
mm
1,58
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
1,8
2,2
- average
mm
2,6
- minimum (tmin)
mm
1,56
2,35
Oversheath
Result
Version: 1
-14-
5.3
TDT 1658-10
after ageing
Standard and date

Standards
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.3 and BS 5467(1997), clause 6.1
Test period
135 3
Duration
item
C
days
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
19,6
- elongation
200
352
- tensile strength
N/mm
19,3

without ageing
25 max.
-2
- elongation
319

without ageing
25 max.
-9
without ageing
after ageing
Result
Version: 1
-15-
5.4
TDT 1658-10

and after ageing
Standard and date

Standards
Test period
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.4 and BS 5476 clause 11.1


100 2
Duration
C
days
Inner sheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
17,4
- elongation
150
198
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
17,0
25 max.
-2
- elongation
150
204
25 max.
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
18,4
- elongation
150
241
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
17,6
25 max.
-4
- elongation
150
246
25 max.
without ageing
after ageing

Duration
100 2
7
C
days
Oversheath
item
without ageing
after ageing
Result
Version: 1
-16-
5.5
TDT 1658-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test period
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.5 and BS 5467(1997), clause 18.2


Duration
100 2
7
C
days
Insulation
item
unit
- tensile strength
N/mm
16,7
25 max.
-15
- elongation
301
25 max.
-14
item
unit
- tensile strength
N/mm
20,3
25 max.
17
- elongation
152
25 max.
-23
item
unit
- tensile strength
N/mm
17,5
25 max.
-5
- elongation
239
25 max.
-1
Inner sheath
Oversheath
Result
Version: 1
-17-
5.6
TDT 1658-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test period
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.6 and BS 5467 (1997), clause 11.1


100 2
Duration
C
days
Inner sheath
item
- loss of mass
unit
mg/cm
requirement
measured/determined
1,5
0,2
requirement
measured/determined
1,5
0,2
Oversheath
item
- loss of mass
Result
Version: 1
unit
mg/cm
-18-
5.7
TDT 1658-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test date

3 December 2010

90 2
Duration
Load
8,1
Inner sheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
50
21

90 2
Duration
Load
11,1
Oversheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
50
18
Result
Version: 1
-19-
5.8
TDT 1658-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test period


Temperature
-15 2
Mass of hammer
1000
C
g
Inner sheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- cold elongation
20
270
- cold impact test
no cracks

Temperature
-15 2
Mass of hammer
1000
C
g
Oversheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- cold elongation
20
270
- cold impact test
no cracks
Result
Version: 1
-20-
5.9
TDT 1658-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test date

8 December 2010

Temperature
150 3
Duration
Diameter of mandrel
mm
Number of turns
Inner sheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- soundness
no cracks

Temperature
150 3
Duration
Diameter of mandrel
mm
Number of turns
Oversheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- soundness
no cracks
Result
Version: 1
-21-
5.10
TDT 1658-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test date

15 November 2010

Temperature
Time under load
15
min
Mechanical stress
20
N/cm
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
175
40
15
Result
Version: 1
200 3
-22-
5.11
TDT 1658-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test period


Temperature
85 2
Duration
item
- variation of mass
Result
Version: 1
14
unit
mg/cm
C
days
requirement
measured/determined
0,1
-23-
5.12
TDT 1658-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test date

2 December 2010

Temperature
130 3
Duration
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- shrinkage
Result
Version: 1
-24-
TDT 1658-10
Verification of cable construction was carried out in accordance with clauses 5-13 of IEC 60502-1 and
in accordance with clauses 5-12 of BS 5467. The results are presented below.
observed/determined
markings,
BAHRA CABLES CO.K.S.A. 1X630 MM2

CU\XLPE\AWA\PVC 600 /1000V IEC 60502-1 2010
construction
- conductor of copper wires

- construction 1-6-12-18-24
- XLPE insulation
- inner sheath of PVC type ST2
- armour of aluminium wires 55 x 3,7mm approx.
- synthetic tape
- oversheath of PVC type ST2

average
49,6 mm approx.
outer diameter of the core,

average
36,4 mm approx.
Result
Version: 1
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MEASUREMENTS OF THICKNESSES
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
7.1
TDT 1658-10
BS 5467 (1997), clauses 6.2, 9.2 and 11.2

22 November 2010
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
2,4
- average
mm
2,4
2,8
- minimum (tm)
mm
2,06
2,76
Result
7.2
Measurement of thickness of bedding
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
1,2
- average
mm
1,7
- minimum (tmin)
mm
0,76
1,58
Result
7.3
Measurement of thickness of oversheath and overall diameter
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
2,2
- average
mm
2,6
- minimum (tmin)
mm
1,56
2,35
- approx. overall diameter
mm
48,8
49,6
Result
Version: 1
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TDT 1658-10
TEST ON BEDDING
8.1
Tests for determining the mechanical properties of the bedding
Standard
Test date
item
BS 5467 (1997), clause 9

22 November 2010
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- tensile strength
N/mm
17,4
- elongation
50
198
before ageing
Result
Version: 1
-27-
TESTS ON ARMOUR
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
9.1
TDT 1658-10
BS 5467 (1997), clauses 10.3 and 10.5

26 November 2010
Measurement of the diameter of aluminium armour wires
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- diameter
mm
1,90 d 2,10
2,00
Result
9.2
Tensile test for aluminium armour wires
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- tensile strength
N/mm
125
212
Result
9.3
Measurement of the resistance of aluminium armour wires
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- resistance
/km
0,18
0,15
Result
Version: 1
-28-
TDT 1658-10
10
TESTS ON OVERSHEATH
10.1
Measurement of insulation resistance constant on PVC oversheath
Standard and date

Standard
Test period
BS 5467 (1997), clause 11.1

9 December 2010 until 10 December 2010

Resistivity measured at
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
K-value
M.km
0,0035
0,52
Result
Version: 1
20 2
-29-
11
TESTS ON COMPLETE CABLE
11.1
Voltage test on completed cable
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
TDT 1658-10
BS 5467 (1997), clause 16.3

18 November 2010
Temperature
20
20
applied voltage
(kV)
frequency
(Hz)
duration
(min)
determined
no breakdown
test between the conductor and armour

3,5
50
Requirement
Result
Version: 1
-30-
11.2
TDT 1658-10
Flame propagation test on single cable
Standard
Test date
BS 5467 (1997), clause 17.2

8 December 2010

Time of flame application
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- length free of charring
mm
> 50
335
- downward limit charred surface
mm
< 540
445
Result
Version: 1
120
-31-
TDT 1658-10
12
ADDITIONAL TEST ON ELECTRIC CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS
12.1
Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables
Standard
Test date
IEC 60332-3-24 Category C

7 December 2010

Number of test pieces
Total volume of non-metallic materials
0.8590
Method of mounting
spaced
Space between each test piece

Number of layer
Flame application time
Number of burners
mm
1
20
minutes
item
unit
- time to extinction of all burning or glowing
minutes -
- maximum extent of damage
Result
Version: 1
20
L/m
requirement
2,5
measured/determined
2:10
0,8
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APPENDIX A
TDT 1658-10
indicated.
measurement
1%
5 m
0,11 mg: 8,0 gr
0,1 C
0,1 C
voltage test
2.10 .U + 20V
-3
-3
Version: 1
2.10 .I + 0,2%
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APPENDIX B
TDT 1658-10
MANUFACTURERS DRAWING
Version: 1
product ID
revision
date
title
14600014
8-8-2010
1x630 mm2 CU \ XLPE \ AWA \ PVC
Version: 1
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TDT 1658-10
TDT 1659-10
OBJECT
4-core power cable
TYPE
CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC 0,6/1 kV, 4x300 mm
MANUFACTURER
Bahra Cables
CLIENT
Bahra Cables
TESTED BY

DATE OF TESTS
TEST PROGRAMME
with exception of the inner shealth and steel wire armour, which are tested in
accordance with BS 5467 (1997) incl. Amendment 3 (2008).
SUMMARY AND
CONCLUSION
Order No: 70022704

KEMA Nederland B.V.
Version: 1
P.G.A. Bus
KEMA T&D Testing Services
Managing Director
Arnhem, 1 February 2011
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TDT 1659-10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Version: 1

1
1.1
1.2

2
2.1
2.2
2.3
Subcontracting .............................................................................................................................7
2.4
2.5

2.6
Conductor.....................................................................................................................................8
3.1
3.2
Measurement of the resistance of the conductors .......................................................................8

Measurement of the number of wires of the conductors..............................................................8
4
4.1

4.2
4.3

5
5.1

5.2
5.3

5.4
ageing.........................................................................................................................................15
5.5
5.6

5.7
5.8
5.9

5.10
5.11

5.12
Measurements of thicknesses....................................................................................................25
Version: 1
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TDT 1659-10
7.1
7.2
Measurement of thickness of bedding .......................................................................................25
7.3
Measurement of thickness of oversheath and overall diameter ................................................25
8
8.1
Test on Bedding .........................................................................................................................26

Tests for determining the mechanical properties of the bedding ...............................................26
9
9.1
Tests on armour .........................................................................................................................27

Measurement of the diameter of galvanized steel armour wire .................................................27
9.2
9.3
Measurement of the mass of zinc coating of galvanized steel armour wires ............................27
Wrapping test for galvanized steel armour wires .......................................................................27
9.4
Measurement of the resistance of galvanized steel armour wires.............................................27
10
10.1
Tests on oversheath...................................................................................................................28
Measurement of insulation resistance constant on PVC oversheath ........................................28
11
Tests on complete cable ............................................................................................................29
11.1
Voltage test on completed cable ................................................................................................29
12
Flame propagation test on single cable .....................................................................................30
13
Additional test on electric cables under fire conditions ..............................................................31
13.1
Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables ..........................31
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
MANUFACTURERS DRAWING............................................................................... 33
-4-
TDT 1659-10
1.1
Manufacturer
BAHRA CABLES COMPANY /JEDDAH / SAUDI

ARABIA
Type
4X300 mm CU / XLPE / SWA / PVC
Year of manufacture
2010
Sampling procedure
by the manufacturer
0,6/1 kV
No. of cores
4
CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC 600 / 1000V IEC 60502-1 2010
Conductor
- material
EC Grade Copper (Annealed Drawing / Stranded)
- cross-section
300 mm
19,5 X 27,9 (height x width)
in normal operation
sector shaped
90 C
Insulation
- material
XLPE.. LE 4423 XLPE CATALYST LE 4467

MB- XLPE
- nominal thickness
1,8 mm
Visico Borealis LE 4423..
- manufacturer
Borealis
red, yellow, blue, black
Version: 1
Inner covering/Separation sheath

- type
PVC inner sheathing 90 deg
- material
PVC Type 9, type ST2
- nominal thickness
1,6 mm
- manufacturer
Napeco
-5-
Metallic armour
- material
Round galvanized steel wires
70 wires of 2,5
- manufacturer
Qahtani CO
Version: 1
Oversheath
- material
PVC Type 9, type ST2
- nominal thickness
3,2 mm
67 mm
- manufacturer
Napeco
- colour
black
Fire retardant
yes
TDT 1659-10
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1.2
TDT 1659-10
List of documents
Version: 1

product no.
revision
date
title
14530219
8-8-2010
4x300 MM2 CU \XLPE \SWA \PVC
-7-
GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1
TDT 1659-10
2.2
Name
Company
Mr R. van Daalen
KEMA Nederland B.V.,

2.3
Subcontracting
All tests were subcontracted to KEMA Quality B.V.
2.4
Purpose of the test
2.5
2.6
Version: 1
-8-
CONDUCTOR
Standard and date

Standards
Test period
3.1
TDT 1659-10
IEC 60502-1 (2004), clause 5 and BS 5467 (1997) clause 5

Measurement of the resistance of the conductors
item
unit
- resistance
/km
requirement
0,0601
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
0,0601
0,0600
0,0601
0,0601
Result
3.2
Measurement of the number of wires of the conductors
item
- number of wires
Result
Version: 1
unit
-
requirement
34
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
61
61
61
61
-9-
TDT 1659-10
4.1
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1 (2004), clause 17.1

25 November 2010
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
volume resistivity,
at 20 C
16
8,2 . 10
3,0 . 10
.cm
7,9 . 10
M.km
2,9 . 10
16
7,4 . 10
16
9,2 . 10
2,7 . 10
16
3,4 . 10
constant, Ki
at 20 C
Result
Version: 1
-10-
4.2
TDT 1659-10

in normal operation
Standard and date

Standards
Test date
IEC 60502-1 (2004), clause 17.2 and BS 5467 (1997), clause 6.1
26 November 2010
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
volume resistivity,
at 90 C
12
12
13
13
13
.cm
10
5,0 . 10
5,1 . 10
2,5 . 10
1,1 . 10
M.km
3,67
18,3
187
92,3
40,3
constant, Ki
at 90 C
Result
Version: 1
-11-
4.3
TDT 1659-10
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1 (2004), clause 17.3

6 December 2010
20
applied voltage
frequency
duration
(kV)
(Hz)
(h)
2,4
50
Requirement
Result
Version: 1
C
measured/determined
no breakdown
-12-
5.1
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
IEC 60502-1 (2004), clause 18.1

22 November 2010
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
- nominal
mm
1,8
- average
mm
1,8
2,4
2,2
2,5
2,4
- minimum (tm)
mm
1,52
2,10
2,00
2,10
2,19
Result
Version: 1
TDT 1659-10
-13-
5.2
TDT 1659-10
Standard and date

Standard
IEC 60502-1, clause 7.1.3 and 18.2
Test date
22 November 2010
Inner sheath
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
1,6
1,6
- average
mm
1,8
- minimum (tmin)
mm
1,50
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
1,8
3,2
- average
mm
3,2
- minimum (tmin)
mm
2,36
2,90
Oversheath
Result
Version: 1
-14-
5.3
TDT 1659-10
after ageing
Standard and date

Standards
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.3 and BS 5467 (1997), clauses 6.1
Test period
135 3
Duration
item
7
unit
C
days
requirement
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
without ageing
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
21,7
20,8
21,9
21,7
- elongation
200
369
363
372
367
- tensile strength
N/mm
20,3
20,3
19,8
22,0

without ageing
25 max.
-6
-2
-10
- elongation
331
328
328
343

without ageing
25 max.
-10
-10
-12
-7
after ageing
Result
Version: 1
-15-
5.4
TDT 1659-10

and after ageing
Standard and date

Standards
Test period
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.4 and BS 5467 clause 11.1


Duration
100 2
7
C
days
Oversheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
16,6
- elongation
150
295
- tensile strength
N/mm
12,5
16,4
25 max.
-1
- elongation
150
280
25 max.
-5
without ageing
after ageing
Result
Version: 1
-16-
5.5
TDT 1659-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test period
IEC 60502-1, clause 18.5 and BS 5467 (1997) clause 18.2


Duration
100 2
7
C
days
Insulation
item
unit
red
yellow
blue
black
- tensile strength
N/mm
20,3
20,5
21,5
20,0
25 max.
-6
-1
-2
-8
- elongation
331
332
341
327
25 max.
-10
-9
-8
-11
item
unit
- tensile strength
N/mm
9,6
25 max.
- elongation
195
25 max.
-6
item
unit
- tensile strength
N/mm
16,7
25 max.
- elongation
290
25 max.
-2
Inner sheath
Oversheath
Result
Version: 1
-17-
5.6
TDT 1659-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test period


100 2
Duration
C
days
Inner sheath
item
- loss of mass
unit
mg/cm
requirement
measured/determined
1,5
1,2
requirement
measured/determined
1,5
0,2
Oversheath
item
- loss of mass
Result
Version: 1
unit
mg/cm
-18-
5.7
TDT 1659-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test date

3 December 2010

90 2
Duration
Load
10,2
Inner sheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
50
24

90 2
Duration
Load
14,9
Oversheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
50
17
Result
Version: 1
-19-
5.8
TDT 1659-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test period


Temperature
-15 2
Mass of hammer
1250
C
g
Inner sheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- cold elongation
20
270
- cold impact test
no cracks
no cracks

Temperature
-15 2
Mass of hammer
1250
C
g
Oversheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- cold elongation
20
275
- cold impact test
no cracks
no cracks
Result
Version: 1
-20-
5.9
TDT 1659-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test date

8 December 2010

Temperature
150 3
Duration
Diameter of mandrel
mm
Number of turns
Inner sheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- soundness
no cracks
no cracks

Temperature
150 3
Duration
Diameter of mandrel
mm
Number of turns
Oversheath
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- soundness
no cracks
no cracks
Result
Version: 1
-21-
5.10
TDT 1659-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test date

15 November 2010

Temperature
Time under load
15
min
Mechanical stress
20
N/cm
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
175
50
40
40
40
15
Result
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200 3
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5.11
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Standards
Test period


Temperature
85 2
Duration
item
- variation of mass
Result
Version: 1
14
unit
mg/cm
C
days
requirement
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
0,1
0,1
0,1
0,1
-23-
5.12
TDT 1659-10
Standard and date

Standards
Test date

2 December 2010

Temperature
130 3
Duration
item
- shrinkage
Result
Version: 1
1
unit
%
C
h
requirement
4
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
-24-
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Verification of cable construction was carried out in accordance with clauses 5-13 of IEC 60502-1.
The results are presented below.
observed/determined
markings,

CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC 600 / 1000 IEC 60502-1 FR
IEC 60332-1 2010
construction
- conductor of copper wires sector shaped

- construction 1-6-12-18-24
- XLPE insulation
- non-hygroscopic filler
- synthetic tape
- inner sheath of PVC type ST2
- armour of steel galvanized wires 69 x 2,5 mm
- oversheath of PVC type ST2

average
71,8 mm approx.
Result
Version: 1
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Standard and date

Standard
Test date
7.1
TDT 1659-10
BS 5467 (1997), clauses 6.2, 9.2 and 11.2

22 November 2010
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
red
yellow
blue
black
- nominal
mm
1,8
- average
mm
1,8
2,4
2,2
2,5
2,4
- minimum (tm)
mm
1,52
2,10
2,00
2,10
2,19
Result
7.2
Measurement of thickness of bedding
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
1,6
- average
mm
1,8
- minimum (tmin)
mm
1,08
1,50
Result
7.3
Measurement of thickness of oversheath and overall diameter
thickness
unit
requirement
specified
measured/determined
- nominal
mm
2,9
- average
mm
3,2
- minimum (tmin)
mm
2,12
2,90
- approx. overall diameter
mm
68,8
71,8
Result
Version: 1
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8.1
Tests for determining the mechanical properties of the bedding
Standard
Test date
item
BS 5467 (1997), clause 9

22 November 2010
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- tensile strength
N/mm
8,9
- elongation
50
208
before ageing
Result
Version: 1
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Standard and date

Standard
Test date
9.1
TDT 1659-10
BS 5467 (1997), clauses 10.3 and 10.5

26 November 2010
Measurement of the diameter of galvanized steel armour wire
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- diameter
mm
2,37 d 2,63
2,49
Result
9.2
Measurement of the mass of zinc coating of galvanized steel armour wires
item
unit
- mass of zinc
g/m
requirement
measured/determined
195
300
Result
9.3
Wrapping test for galvanized steel armour wires

Diameter of mandrel
10
Number of turns
mm
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- soundness
no cracks
no cracks
Result
9.4
Measurement of the resistance of galvanized steel armour wires
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- resistance
/km
0,49
0,41
Result
Version: 1
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10
TESTS ON OVERSHEATH
10.1
Measurement of insulation resistance constant on PVC oversheath
Standard and date

Standard
Test period
BS 5467 (1997), clause 11.1

9 December 2010 until 10 December 2010

Resistivity measured at
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
K-value
M.km
0,0035
0,15
Result
Version: 1
20 2
-29-
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11.1
TDT 1659-10
TESTS ON COMPLETE CABLE

Voltage test on completed cable
Standard and date

Standard
Test date
BS 5467 (1997), clause 16.3

18 November 2010
Temperature
20
20
applied voltage
(kV)
frequency
(Hz)
duration
(min)
determined
no breakdown
no breakdown
test between individual conductors

3,5
50
test between the conductors and armour

3,5
50
Requirement
Result
Version: 1
-30-
12
TDT 1659-10
FLAME PROPAGATION TEST ON SINGLE CABLE
Standard
Test date
BS 5467 (1997), clause 17.2

9 December 2010

Time of flame application
item
unit
requirement
measured/determined
- length free of charring
mm
> 50
305
- downward limit charred surface
mm
< 540
435
Result
The test was passed
Version: 1
240
-31-
TDT 1659-10
13
ADDITIONAL TEST ON ELECTRIC CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS
13.1
Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables
Standard
Test date
IEC 60332-3-24 Category C

7 December 2010

Number of test pieces
Total volume of non-metallic materials
1,9081
Method of mounting
spaced
Space between each test piece

Number of layer
Flame application time
Number of burners
mm
1
20
minutes
item
unit
- time to extinction of all burning or glowing
minutes -
- maximum extent of damage
Result
Version: 1
20
L/m
requirement
2,5
measured/determined
1:53
1,2
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APPENDIX A
TDT 1659-10
indicated.
measurement
1%
5 m
0,11 mg: 8,0 gr
0,1 C
0,1 C
voltage test
2.10 .U + 20V
-3
-3
Version: 1
2.10 .I + 0,2%
-33-
APPENDIX B
TDT 1659-10
MANUFACTURERS DRAWING
Version: 1
product no.
revision
date
title
14530219
8-8-2010
4x300 MM2 CU \XLPE \SWA \PVC
Version: 1
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Test report for various

Bahra Cables cables to
BASEC Work Instruction
E4TTP723
Prepared for:
BASEC
23 Presley Way
Crownhill
Milton Keynes
MK8 0ES
11 August 2011
Test report number 273274
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Test report for various Bahra Cables cables to BASEC Work Instruction E4TTP723
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Name
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Position
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Signature
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Name
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Date
11 August 2011
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Executive Summary
BASEC Order number:
E4TTP723
BASEC Client:
Bahra Cables, P.O. Box 5989, Jeddah 21432, Saudi Arabia
Products:
CU/MICA/XLPE/SWA/LS0H 2x2.5mm2 and 4x300mm2
Tests Undertaken:
BS 7846:2009 Clauses 17.4.2 (Category F2) and 18.5
Conclusion:
The cables satisfied the performance requirements for the tests specified in BASEC Work Instruction
E4TTP723.

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Introduction
The requirement of the work was to determine the performance of various cables when it is subjected to
selected clauses from BS 7846:2009 [1].
The client for this work was BASEC, Milton Keynes, UK. The clients Work Instruction was E4TTP723.

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Details of samples received and tests carried out
2 cables were submitted for test:
Sample 1 - CU/MICA/XLPE/SWA/LS0H 2x2.5mm2

15.2mm diameter, 2 core cable comprising 2 off 2.5mm2 insulated stranded copper conductors with mica
glass tape, bedding, steel wire armour and a black over sheath. The over sheath had the following
embossed marking;
ELECTRIC CABLE 0.6/1KV BS 7846-F2 BAHRA CABLES CO.
CU/MICA/XLPE/SWA/LS0H IEC 60754 1/2 IEC 61034 FR IEC 60332-3.24 2011
KSA
2X2.5
MM2
Sample 2 - CU/MICA/XLPE/SWA/LS0H 4x300mm2

72.0mm diameter, 4 core cable comprising 4 off 300mm2 insulated stranded copper conductors with mica
glass tape, central filler, bedding, steel wire armour and a black over sheath. The over sheath had 2 lines
of the following embossed markings;
ELECTRIC CABLE 600/1000V BS7846-F2 BAHRA CABLES CO. KSA 4x300 CU/MICA/XLPE/SWA/LS0H
IEC 61034 IEC 60754 FR IEC 60332-3.24 2011
The cables were manufactured by Bahra Cables, P.O. Box 5989, Jeddah 21432, Saudi Arabia.
The test specimens were supplied by the client and received on 21 July 2011.
BRE Global was not involved in the sample selection process and therefore cannot comment upon the
relationship between samples supplied for test and the product supplied to market.

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Testing was conducted in accordance with the tests specified by the client. The individual clauses which
were undertaken are given in the table below.
Test programme
Test
Cable type
2x2.5mm2
4x300mm2
BS 7846:2009 Clause 17.4.2 Category F2

calling BS 6387:1994
Pass
Pass
BS 7846:2009 Clause 18.5 calling

BS EN 50266-2-4:2001
Pass
Pass
Testing was undertaken between 1 August 2011 and 8 August 2011.

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Test results
3.1
BS 7846:2009 Clause 17.4.2 - Resistance to fire, with mechanical shock and with
water
BS 7846:2009 Clause 17.4.2 requires the cable to confirm to BS 6387:1994 [2] Clause 11 Categories C, W
and Z.
Cable type
Test
category
Test voltage
(Uo/U)
Comment
Result
2x2.5mm2
600/1000V
No fuses ruptured or lamps extinguished
Pass
600/1000V
Pass
600/1000V
Pass
600/1000V
Pass
W*
600/1000V
Pass
Z*
600/1000V
Pass
4x300mm2
3.2
Tested to the additional requirements of BS 7846:2009 Annex L
BS 7846:2009 Clause 18.5 - Flame propagation on multiple cables
BS 7846:2009 Clause 18.5 calls BS EN 50266-2-4:2001 [3].
Non-metallic volume
per unit length
(l/m)
Number of cable
lengths in test array
Extent of char above

burner
(m)
Result
0.150
10
1.06
Pass
4x300mm2
2.157
2*
0.40
Pass
Cable Type
2x2.5mm
Minimum 2 lengths of sample tested as required by the test method

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Conclusion
The Bahra Cables cables referenced in Section 2 of this report met the requirements of BASEC Work
Instruction E4TTP723.
References
1. BS 7846:2009. Electric cables Thermosetting insulated, armoured, fire resistant cables of rated
voltage 600/1 000 V having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire Specification. British Standards Institution, London 2009.
2. BS 6387:1994. Specification for performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit
integrity under fire conditions. British Standards Institution, London 1994.
3. BS EN 50266-2-4:2001. Common test methods for cables under fire conditions - Tests for vertical flame
spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables Part 2-4: Procedures Category C. British
Standards Institution, London, 2001.
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Test Report
British Approvals Service for Cables
Report No
Client
BASEC Ref No
243/7700553
This Report consists of 5 pages
BASEC on behalf of
Bahra Cables
P.O. Box 5989
Jeddah 21432
Saudi Arabia
E1TTA723 dated 15 June 2011
Items tested
1 sample of Electric Cable
Specification
BS 7211:1998 Incorporating Amendments Nos 1 & 2 Including 14201 15653

BASEC PCR Issue 5
Results
The sample submitted complied with the requirements of the specification for
the tests which were requested
Tested by
D Gurney
Technician
Z Major
Chemical Test Engineer
Authorized by
Issue Date
8 July 2011
Prepared for:
23 Presley Way
Crownhill
Milton Keynes MK8 OES
Telephone No: 01908 267300
Facsimile: 01908 267255
Prepared by:
BSI
Kitemark House
Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire HP2 4SQ
Telephone: 08450 765600
Facsimile: 08450 765601
Report No 243/7700553
Page 2 of 2
Sample 1 sheet 1
TESTING OF CABLE MANUFACTURED TO BS 7211:1998 TABLE 3a
Circular Cable
1 core
Conductor size:
500sq.mm
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Indication of origin
Marking printed on insulation:BAHRA CABLES CO. KSA 1x500mm2 CV/LSOH_XL. 450/750V 90 DEG C
BS 7211. IEC 60754 IEC 61034 FR IEC 60332-1 H07Z-R 2011
PASS
Legible:- PASS
PASS
Repeat interval:- 273mm PASS
Durable:- PASS
Construction
Outer Covering:
Type of conductor:
Filler:
Circuit Protective Conductor:
G/Y INSULATION
PLAIN ANNEALED Cu
NONE
N/A
Overall assessment of construction
PASS
Voltage test on non sheathed cable @ 2500 V
PASS
Date samples received:- 15/06/11

Date job raised:- 16/06/11
N/A = Not Applicable
Testing commenced:-17/06/11
Testing completed:-29/06/11
N/R = Not Requested
Tested by:- D. Gurney

Checked by:- Z. Major
N/T = Not Tested
Report No 243/7700553
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Sample 1 sheet 2
Circular Cable
1 core
Conductor size:
500sq.mm
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tests on individual cores
Core I.D. and sequence
G/Y
PASS
Green/Yellow Proportion
46/54
PASS
Core colour indelibility
P
PASS
Conductors
Number of wires
61
PASS
Class of conductor
2
PASS
Resistance (ohms/km)
0.0356
PASS
Insulation Thickness
Mean (mm)
3.07
PASS
Min (mm)
2.88
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Overall assessment F100:- PASS

N/R = Not Requested

N/T = Not Tested
Report No 243/7700553
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Sample 1 sheet 3
Circular Cable
1 core
Conductor size:
500sq.mm
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F25 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tests on complete cable
Mean Overall Diameter Circular Cable (mm)
Ovality (%)
Fire performance test
Tensile tests on Cores
34.4
1
Compound
Tensile strength unaged (N/mm)
Elongation at Break-unaged (%)
% Var Tensile strength, aged 135C
% Var.Elongation @ break after ageing 135C
EI5
G/Y
15.9
192
15
-6
PASS
PASS
PASS
Assessment of tensile tests on cores

PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Overall assessment F25:- PASS

N/R = Not Requested

N/T = Not Tested
Report No 243/7700553
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Sample 1 sheet 4
Circular Cable
1 core
Conductor size:
500sq.mm
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F5 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Compound
EI5
G/Y
Cold Elongation @ -15 C
P
PASS
Cold Impact @ -15 C
P
PASS
Hot set test Max Elongation %
45
PASS
Hot set test Permanent Elongation %
0
PASS
Hot pressure %
18
PASS
Insulation resistance @ 90C (Mohms.km) 3.290
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Overall assessment F5:PASS
The sample complied with the requirements of the specification

N/R = Not Requested

N/T = Not Tested
Test Report
Report No
Client
BASEC Ref No
243/7719225
BASEC on behalf of
Bahra Cables
P.O. Box 5989
Jeddah 21432
Saudi Arabia
E3TTB723 dated 26 July 2011
Items tested
5 samples of Electric Cable
Specification
BS 6724:1997 & A3:2008 Including Amendments 14206, 15652 & A3
Results
Tested by
Authorized by
Issue Date
The samples complied with the requirements of the specification for the
tests which were requested
S Daniell
Technician
I McGuinness
Laboratory Manager
13 September 2011
Prepared for:
23 Presley Way
Crownhill
Milton Keynes MK8 OES
Telephone No: 01908 267300
Facsimile: 01908 267255
Prepared by:
BSI
Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire HP2 4SQ
Telephone: (08450) 765600
Facsimile: (08450) 765601
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Sample 1 sheet 1
TESTING OF CABLE MANUFACTURED TO BS 6724:1997 TABLE 4
1 core
Conductor size: 70.0sq.mm
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Marking
Elements a,b,c
ELECTRIC CABLE 600/1000V BS 6724
Embossed
Marking on
Repeat intervals (a,b,c):-
line(s)
Character size 4mm.
PASS
Marking
Elements d,e
Identification of manufacturer and year
Embossed
BAHRA CABLES CO KSA 1x70mm2 2011
N/T
PASS

Construction
Sheath colour Black
Filler
Extruded bedding
Conductor:-Circular stranded plain annealed Cu
Thickness of oversheath
Thickness of extruded bedding

Core lay up RH
Mean N/A
Minimum 1.74mm
Minimum 1.03mm
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
Testing commenced:- 27/07/11
Tested by:- S Daniell
Testing completed:- 09/09/11
Checked by:- I McGuinness
N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
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Sample 1 sheet 2
1 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tests on individual cores
Core ID and sequence
Indelibility
Class of conductor
No. of Wires
Conductor resistance
(ohms/km)
Mean (mm)
Min (mm)
Black
P
2
19
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
0.266
PASS
1.13
1.03
PASS
PASS
Overall assessment F100 tests:-
PASS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F50 Tests
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Black
1.5
% Shrinkage of cores after test 1hr @ 130 C
PASS
Overall assessment F50 tests:- PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
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Sample 1 sheet 3
1 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F25 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Flame Test on complete cable
Abrasion test
PASS
PASS
Tensile tests on Sheath

Compound
Tensile strength aged 7 days Air @ 100 C
% Var Tensile strength aged 7 days in air @ 100 C
Elongation @ break aged 7 days Air @ 100 C
% Var.Elongation aged 7 days Air @ 100 C
Compatibility Tensile Strength after ageing
Compatibility Elongation @ break after ageing
Compatibility % Var Tensile Strength
Compatibility % Var Elongation at break
Tear resistance (min value. N/mm)
Assessment of tensile test on sheath
LTS1
12.9
164
13.5
5
148
-10
13.0
154
1
-6
6.4
PASS
PASS

Compound
GP8
Black
19.4
333
% Var Tensile strength, aged 7 days @ 135 C air
-7
% Var.Elongation at break, aged 7 days @ 135 C air -14
20.1
293
4
-12
PASS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Overall assessment F25 tests:-PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
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Sample 1 sheet 4
1 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F5 TEST
ASSESSMENT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tests on Sheath or complete cable
Compound
LTS1
Insulation resistance constant @ 20 C Mohms.km 61.301
PASS
Cold elongation @ -15 C
PASS
Cold Impact @ -15 C
PASS
Hot pressure %
46
PASS
WATER IMMERSION % Var tensile strength
-11
PASS
WATER IMMERSION % Var elongation @ break -4
PASS
% Shrinkage of sheath after test 4hr @ 80 C
0
PASS
Voltage Tests:Complete Cable @ 3.5 kV
Tests on Bedding
Compound
Tensile strength (N/mm)
Elongation at Break (%)
PASS
BED
12.8
168
PASS
PASS
Tests on individual cores

Compound
GP8
CORE COLOURS
Black
30
0
Water absorption (Gravimetric) mg/cm
0.071
Insulation resistance constant @ 90 C Mohms.km
1.471
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Overall assessment F5 tests:- PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

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Sample 1 sheet 5
1 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F5 TEST
ASSESSMENT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tests on armour:Armour resistance (ohms/km):
0.44
Armoured Galvanised steel wire
PASS
LH Lay Size:
N/A
Armour wrapping test:
N/A
Mass of Zinc coating on Armour (g/m):
N/A
Tensile test (Aluminium Wire) (N/mm)
313
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 7 of 26
Sample 2 sheet 1
1 core
Conductor size: 630sq.mm
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Marking
Elements a,b,c
Marking on line(s)
Embossed
PASS
Character size 4mm. Repeat intervals (a,b,c):-
Marking
Elements d,e
Embossed
N/T
PASS

Construction
Sheath colour Black
Filler
Extruded bedding

Core lay up RH
Mean N/A
Minimum 2.04mm
Minimum 1.32mm
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 8 of 26
Sample 2 sheet 2
1 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Indelibility
Class of conductor
No. of Wires
(ohms/km)
Mean (mm)
Min (mm)
Black
P
2
61
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
0.0268
PASS
2.73
2.57
PASS
PASS
PASS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F50 Tests
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Black
1.5
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 9 of 26
Sample 2 sheet 3
1 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F25 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Abrasion test
PASS
PASS

Compound
Compound
% Var.Elongation at break, aged 7 days @ 135 C air
LTS1
13.1
202
13.9
6
170
-16
13.1
166
0
-17
7.2
PASS
PASS
GP8
Black
20.3
373
-15
-17
18.6
319
-8
-14
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 10 of 26
Sample 2 sheet 4
1 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F5 TEST
ASSESSMENT
Compound
LTS1
PASS
PASS
Cold Impact @ -15 C
PASS
Hot pressure %
22
PASS
-5
PASS
PASS
0.5
PASS
Tests on Bedding
Compound
PASS
BED
12.2
167

Compound
GP8
CORE COLOURS
PASS
PASS
Black
35
0
0.09
PASS
PASS
PASS
96.230
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 11 of 26
Sample 2 sheet 5
1 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F5 TEST
ASSESSMENT
0.14
PASS
LH Lay Size:
N/A
N/A
N/A
185
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 12 of 26
Sample 3 sheet 1
2 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Marking
Elements a,b,c
Marking on line(s)
Embossed
PASS
Marking
Elements d,e
Embossed
N/T
PASS

Construction
Sheath colour Black
Filler
Extruded bedding

Core lay up RH
Mean N/A
Minimum 1.87mm
Minimum 1.13mm
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 13 of 26
Sample 3 sheet 2
2 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Indelibility
Class of conductor
No. of Wires
(ohms/km)
Mean (mm)
Min (mm)
Red
P
2
19
Black
P
2
19
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
0.266
0.265
PASS
1.24
1.08
1.21
1.03
PASS
PASS
PASS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F50 Tests
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Red
1.0
Black
1.0
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 14 of 26
Sample 3 sheet 3
2 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F25 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Abrasion test
PASS
PASS

Compound
LTS1
15.5
168
16.3
5
156
-7
16.0
168
3
0
5.7
PASS
PASS

Compound
GP8
Red
18.3
293
-15
21.0
297
15
1
Black
21.7
305
-18
-14
20.9
299
-4
-2
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 15 of 26
Sample 3 sheet 4
2 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F5 TEST
ASSESSMENT
Compound
LTS1
PASS
PASS
Cold Impact @ -15 C
PASS
Hot pressure %
19
PASS
-3
PASS
WATER IMMERSION % Var elongation @ break 6
PASS
0.5
PASS
Tests on Bedding
Compound
PASS
BED
12.4
158

Compound
GP8
CORE COLOURS
PASS
PASS
Red
20
0
0.10
Black
20
0
0.05
PASS
PASS
PASS
9.263 80.063
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 16 of 26
Sample 3 sheet 5
2 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F5 TEST
ASSESSMENT
1.6
PASS
LH Lay Size: 1.6mm
PASS
PASS
233
PASS
N/A

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 17 of 26
Sample 4 sheet 1
3 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Marking
Elements a,b,c
Marking on line(s)
Embossed
PASS
Marking
Elements d,e
Embossed
N/T
PASS

Construction
Sheath colour Black
Filler
Extruded bedding

Core lay up RH
Mean N/A
Minimum 1.74mm
Minimum 0.94mm
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 18 of 26
Sample 4 sheet 2
3 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Indelibility
Class of conductor
No. of Wires
(ohms/km)
Mean (mm)
Min (mm)
Red
P
2
7
Yellow
P
2
7
Blue
P
2
7
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
0.514
0.517
0.522
PASS
1.13
1.07
1.27
1.21
1.12
1.08
PASS
PASS
PASS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F50 Tests
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Red
0.5
Yellow Blue
1.0
1.5
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 19 of 26
Sample 4 sheet 3
3 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F25 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Abrasion test
PASS
PASS

Compound
LTS1
14.9
194
15.3
2
173
-11
14.7
186
-2
-4
5.8
PASS
PASS

Compound
GP8
Red
18.3
321
12
21.5
317
17
-1
Yellow
18.4
340
3
-9
22.8
333
24
-2
Blue
18.5
321
9
-1
21.4
315
16
-2
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 20 of 26
Sample 4 sheet 4
3 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F5 TEST
ASSESSMENT
Compound
LTS1
PASS
PASS
Cold Impact @ -15 C
PASS
Hot pressure %
39
PASS
-8
PASS
PASS
0.5
PASS
Tests on Bedding
Compound
PASS
BED
11.2
144
PASS
PASS

Compound
GP8
CORE COLOURS
Red
28
0
0.06
1.721
Yellow
28
0
0.14
Blue
30
0
0.09
1.144
1.483 PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 21 of 26
Sample 4 sheet 5
3 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F5 TEST
ASSESSMENT
1.8
PASS
LH Lay Size: 1.6mm
PASS
PASS
225
PASS
N/A

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 22 of 26
Sample 5 sheet 1
4 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Marking
Elements a,b,c
Marking on 1 line(s)
Character size mm.
Embossed
PASS
Repeat intervals (a,b,c):-
Marking
Elements d,e
Embossed
BAHRA CABLES CO KSA 4x2.5mm2 2011
N/T
PASS

Construction
Sheath colour Black
Filler
Extruded bedding

Core lay up RH
Mean N/A
Minimum 1.45mm
Minimum 1.03mm
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 23 of 26
Sample 5 sheet 2
4 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F100 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Indelibility
Class of conductor
No. of Wires
(ohms/km)
Mean (mm)
Min (mm)
Red
P
2
7
Yellow
P
2
7
Blue
P
2
7
Black
N/T
N/T
N/T
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
7.07
7.08
7.08
N/T
PASS
0.74
0.73
0.73
0.71
0.75
0.73
N/T
N/T
PASS
PASS
PASS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F50 Tests
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Red
0.0
Yellow Blue
0.0
0.0
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 24 of 26
Sample 5 sheet 3
4 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F25 TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Abrasion test
PASS
PASS

Compound
LTS1
14.7
193
15.2
3
172
-11
15.5
182
6
-6
5.2
PASS
PASS

Compound
GP8
Red
18.4
284
9
20.7
280
13
-1
Yellow
16.9
264
7
0
20.1
273
19
3
Blue
20.0
300
5
-3
22.0
291
10
-3
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 25 of 26
Sample 5 sheet 4
4 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F5 TEST
ASSESSMENT
Compound
LTS1
PASS
PASS
Cold Impact @ -15 C
PASS
Hot pressure %
40
PASS
-3
PASS
PASS
0.5
PASS
Tests on Bedding
Compound
PASS
BED
10.7
170
PASS
PASS

Compound
GP8
CORE COLOURS
Red
20
0
0.32
0.772
Yellow
25
0
0.30
Blue
23
0
0.33
0.805
0.851 PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
Report No. 243/7719225

Page 26 of 26
Sample 5 sheet 5
4 core
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------F5 TEST
ASSESSMENT
7.2
PASS
LH Lay Size: 0.9mm
PASS
PASS
147
PASS
N/A

N/R = Not Requested
N/T = Not Tested
TYPE TEST
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Test Report
Report No
Client
Authority & date
243/7522096 Issue 5
Bahra Cables Company

Ring Road, Makkah Expressway CPC
Industrial Park
Bahara 21432
Saudi Arabia
Service Management Order dated 15 April 2010
Items tested
4 samples of Electric Cable
Specification
As detailed within the report
Results
Prepared by
Authorized by
Issue Date
Conditions of issue
As detailed within the report

Issue 5 of this Report supersedes all previous issues.
The amendment giving rise to this issue of the Report can be
ascertained by contacting the authorizing signatory.
B Moffat
Technician
I McGuinness
Laboratory Manager
4 December 2010
This Test Report is issued subject to the conditions stated in current issue of CP0322 'Conditions of
Contract for Testing'. The results contained herein apply only to the particular sample/s tested and to
the specific tests carried out, as detailed in this Test Report. The issuing of this Test Report does not
indicate any measure of Approval, Certification, Supervision, Control or Surveillance by BSI of any
product. No extract, abridgement or abstraction from a Test Report may be published or used to
advertise a product without the written consent of the Managing Director, Testing Services, who
reserves the absolute right to agree or reject all or any of the details of any items or publicity for which
consent may be sought.
BSI Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4SQ Telephone: 08450 765600
TYPE TEST
RESULTS
Report No 243/7522096
Page 2 of 10
1) Introduction
This report relates to tests conducted on four samples of Electric cable submitted by
Bahra Cables Company, Saudi Arabia.
This report applies only to the particular samples tested and to the specific tests carried out and
detailed within the report. It does not indicate any measure of Approval, Certification,
Supervision, Control or Surveillance by BSI of this or any related products.
2) Samples
The client submitted four samples of Electric cable described as follows:1)
2)
3)
4)
1 x 2.5mm Yellow insulation

1 x 4.0mm2 Green/Yellow insulation
1 x 1.5mm2 Black insulation
1 x 6.0mm2 Blue insulation
3) Testing
The samples submitted were subjected to the tests specified in BS 6004:2000 &
IEC 60227-3:1993, modified for higher temperature materials used at the clients request. The
requirements were taken from those specified in BS 6004:2000 & IEC 60227-3:1993
Excluding BS 6004:2000 clause 7.5 which is conducted as part of the manufacturing process.
4) Results
The results of the tests carried out are detailed in the following report
5) Conclusion
The samples submitted complied with the tests which were requested.
TYPE TEST
RESULTS
Report No 243/7522096
Page 3 of 18
Sample 1 sheet 1
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Marking printed on insulation:BAHRA CABLES CO. KSA 2.5mm2 CU/PVC (450/750V) 90 DEG C SASO 1320 TYPE 60227
IEC 01 FR IEC 60332-1
PASS
Legible:- PASS
PASS
Construction
Outer Covering:
Type of conductor:
Filler:
YELLOW INSULATION
PLAIN ANNEALED Cu
NONE
N/A
PASS
PASS
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Report No 243/7522096
Page 4 of 18
Sample 1 sheet 2
Circular Cable
1 core
Conductor size: 2.5 sq.mm
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Yellow
PASS
N/A
P
PASS
Conductors
Number of wires
7
PASS
Class of conductor
2
PASS
7.04
PASS
Mean (mm)
0.86
PASS
Min (mm)
0.80
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
Heat shock test
Cores
PASS
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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Report No 243/7522096
Page 5 of 18
Sample 1 sheet 3
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Mean Overall Diameter Circular Cable:- (mm)
3.6
Compound
Tensile strength, aged 135 C (N/mm)
% Var Tensile strength, aged 135 C
Elongation @ break after ageing 135 C (%)
% Var.Elongation @ break after ageing 135 C
TI3 (PVC/E)
Yellow
19.0
263
20.3
7
249
-5
PASS
PASS

PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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Report No 243/7522096
Page 6 of 18
Sample 1 sheet 4
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Compound
TI3 (PVC/E)
Yellow
Insulation resistance constant @ 90C Mohms.km
1.268
PASS
P
PASS
Cold Impact @ -15 C
P
PASS
Loss of mass mg/cm
0.11
PASS
Hot pressure
3
PASS
Insulation resistance @ 90C (Mohms.km)
0.320
PASS
Resistance of insulation to D.C
P
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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Report No 243/7522096
Page 7 of 18
Sample 2 sheet 1
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
IEC 01 FR IEC 60332-1
PASS
Legible:- PASS
PASS
Construction
Outer Covering:
Type of conductor:
Filler:
G/Y INSULATION
PLAIN ANNEALED Cu
NONE
N/A
PASS
PASS
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Report No 243/7522096
Page 8 of 18
Sample 2 sheet 2
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
G/Y
PASS
48/52
N/A
P
PASS
Conductors
Number of wires
7
PASS
Class of conductor
2
PASS
4.53
PASS
Mean (mm)
0.82
PASS
Min (mm)
0.78
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
Heat shock test
Cores
PASS
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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Report No 243/7522096
Page 9 of 18
Sample 2 sheet 3
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
4.1
Compound
TI3 (PVC/E)
G/Y
20.4
261
20.9
2
254
-3
PASS
PASS

PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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Page 10 of 18
Sample 2 sheet 4
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Compound
TI3 (PVC/E)
G/Y
6.102
PASS
P
PASS
Cold Impact @ -15 C
P
PASS
Loss of mass mg/cm
0.08
PASS
Hot pressure
4
PASS
1.320
PASS
P
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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Report No 243/7522096
Page 11 of 18
Sample 3 sheet 1
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
IEC 01 FR IEC 60332-1
PASS
Legible:- PASS
PASS
Construction
Outer Covering:
Type of conductor:
Filler:
BLACK INSULATION
PLAIN ANNEALED Cu
NONE
N/A
PASS
PASS
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Report No 243/7522096
Page 12 of 18
Sample 3 sheet 2
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Black
PASS
N/A
P
PASS
Conductors
Number of wires
7
PASS
Class of conductor
2
PASS
11.4
PASS
Mean (mm)
0.76
PASS
Min (mm)
0.70
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
Heat shock test
Cores
PASS
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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Report No 243/7522096
Page 13 of 18
Sample 3 sheet 3
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
3.1
Compound
TI3 (PVC/E)
Black
21.5
245
22.5
5
255
4
PASS
PASS

PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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RESULTS
Report No 243/7522096
Page 14 of 18
Sample 3 sheet 4
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Compound
TI3 (PVC/E)
Black
1.214
PASS
P
PASS
Cold Impact @ -15 C
P
PASS
Loss of mass mg/cm
0.04
PASS
Hot pressure
9
PASS
0.347
PASS
P
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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RESULTS
Report No 243/7522096
Page 15 of 18
Sample 4 sheet 1
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
IEC 01 FR IEC 60332-1
PASS
Legible:- PASS
PASS
Construction
Outer Covering:
Type of conductor:
Filler:
BLUE INSULATION
PLAIN ANNEALED Cu
NONE
N/A
PASS
PASS
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Report No 243/7522096
Page 16 of 18
Sample 4 sheet 2
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Blue
PASS
N/A
P
PASS
Conductors
Number of wires
7
PASS
Class of conductor
2
PASS
3.05
PASS
Mean (mm)
0.85
PASS
Min (mm)
0.77
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
Heat shock test
Cores
PASS
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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RESULTS
Report No 243/7522096
Page 17 of 18
Sample 4 sheet 3
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
4.7
Compound
TI3 (PVC/E)
Blue
18.9
250
20.1
6
252
1
PASS
PASS

PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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Report No 243/7522096
Page 18 of 18
Sample 4 sheet 4
Circular Cable
1 core
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TESTS
ASSESSMENT
Compound
TI3 (PVC/E)
Blue
0.884
PASS
P
PASS
Cold Impact @ -15 C
P
PASS
Loss of mass mg/cm
0.00
PASS
Hot pressure
5
PASS
0.169
PASS
P
PASS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PASS
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4-core power cable

CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC 0,6/1 kV, 4x300 mm

KEMA HIGH-VOLTAGE LABORATORY

20 January to 1 April 2011

The tests were passed.

Order No: 70022862

This report consists of 29 pages in total.

KEMA Nederland B.V.

TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... 2

Identification of the test object......................................................................................................4

Description of the test object........................................................................................................4

Purpose of the test .......................................................................................................................7

Applicable standards ....................................................................................................................7

Measurement of the resistance of the conductors .......................................................................8

Electrical type tests ......................................................................................................................9

Measurement of insulation resistance at max. conductor temperature in normal operation ....10

Non-electrical type tests .............................................................................................................12

Measurement of thickness of non-metallic sheaths ...................................................................13

Additional ageing test on pieces of completed cables ...............................................................16

Pressure test at high temperature on non-metallic sheaths ......................................................18

Test on PVC sheaths at low temperatures ................................................................................19

Hot set test for XLPE insulation .................................................................................................21

Shrinkage test for XLPE insulation.............................................................................................23

Verification of cable construction ...............................................................................................24

ADDITIONAL TESTS .................................................................................................................25

Measurement of the resistance of steel armour wire .................................................................25

Water penetration test ................................................................................................................26

MANUFACTURERS DRAWING(S)/DATA SHEET .................................................. 28

IDENTIFICATION OF THE TEST OBJECT

Description of the test object

BAHRA CABLES COMPANY

Rated voltage, U0/U (Um)

Marking on the cable

Compacted sector shaped

Borealis LE 4423 / LE 4476

red, yellow, blue & black

Inner covering/Separation sheath

PVC type ST2

Local Supplier (NAPICO)

Yes, PP non-hygroscopic filler

Galvanized steel wires with tinned copper wire

- number and nominal diameter of wires

Steel wire : 38 wires of 2,50 mm

- nominal diameter / dimensions

- cross-sectional area (nominal)

Steel wire: 185 mm

Tinned copper wire: 150 mm

PVC type ST2

- outer diameter of cable

Fire retardant (as per IEC 60332-1-2)

Yes, IEC 60332-3-24

Manufacuring details (of cables sent to KEMA for testing)

Bahra Cables Company, CPC industrial park

factory identification of extrusion line

manufacturer of the extrusion line

Rosendahl extrusion, Austria

identification of the product batch

Drum number 10121736

manufacturing length (where cable

sample for testing has been taken from)

length markings on cable sample sent to

The following document is included in this report: