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IEC 60502-1
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Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages
from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) –
Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3,6 kV)
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................... 4
1 Scope .............................................................................................................................. 6
2 Normative references ...................................................................................................... 6
3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................... 9
4 Voltage designations and materials ............................................................................... 10
5 Conductors .................................................................................................................... 13
6 Insulation ....................................................................................................................... 13
7 Assembly of multicore cables, inner coverings and fillers ............................................... 15
8 Metallic layers for single-core and multicore cables ....................................................... 17
9 Metallic screen ............................................................................................................. 17
10 Concentric conductor ..................................................................................................... 18
11 Metallic sheath .............................................................................................................. 18
12 Metallic armour .............................................................................................................. 19
13 Oversheath .................................................................................................................... 22
14 Test conditions .............................................................................................................. 23
15 Routine tests ................................................................................................................. 24
16 Sample tests ................................................................................................................. 25
17 Type tests, electrical...................................................................................................... 28
18 Type tests, non-electrical ............................................................................................... 30
19 Electrical tests after installation ..................................................................................... 37
Annex A (normative) Fictitious calculation method for determination of dimensions of
protective coverings .............................................................................................................. 52
Annex B (normative) Rounding of numbers .......................................................................... 58
Annex C (normative) Determination of hardness of HEPR insulation .................................... 59
Bibliography .......................................................................................................................... 61
Figure C.1 – Test on surfaces of large radius of curvature .................................................... 60

Figure C.2 – Test on surfaces of small radius of curvature .................................................... 60
Table 1 – Recommended rated AC voltages U 0 .................................................................... 11

Table 2 – Insulating compounds ............................................................................................ 11
Table 3 – Maximum conductor temperatures for different types of insulating compound ........ 12
Table 4 – Sheathing compounds and maximum conductor temperatures for different
types of sheathing compound ............................................................................................... 13
Table 5 – Nominal thickness of PVC/A insulation .................................................................. 14
Table 6 – Nominal thickness of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation ......................... 14
Table 7 – Nominal thickness of ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) and hard ethylene
propylene rubber (HEPR) insulation ...................................................................................... 15
Table 8 – Thickness of extruded inner covering .................................................................... 16
Table 9 – Nominal diameter of round armour wires ............................................................... 21
Table 10 – Nominal thickness of armour tapes ...................................................................... 21
Table 11 – Routine test voltages ........................................................................................... 25
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Table 12 – Number of samples for sample tests .................................................................... 26

Table 13 – Electrical type test requirements for insulating compounds .................................. 38
Table 14 – Non-electrical type tests (see Tables 15 to 23) ................................................... 39
Table 15 – Test requirements for mechanical characteristics of insulating compounds
(before and after ageing) ...................................................................................................... 40
Table 16 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of PVC insulating
compounds ........................................................................................................................... 41
Table 17 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of various cross-linked
insulating compounds ........................................................................................................... 43
Table 18 – Test requirements for mechanical characteristics of sheathing compounds
Table 19 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of PVC sheathing
compounds ........................................................................................................................... 46
Table 20 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of thermoplastic PE
sheathing compounds ........................................................................................................... 48
Table 21 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of halogen free sheathing
compounds ........................................................................................................................... 48
Table 22 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of elastomeric sheathing
compounds ........................................................................................................................... 50
Table 23 – Test methods and requirements for halogen free compounds .............................. 51
Table A.1 – Fictitious diameter of conductor ......................................................................... 53
Table A.2 – Assembly coefficient k for laid-up cores ............................................................. 54
Table A.3 – Increase of diameter for concentric conductors and metal screens ..................... 55
Table A.4 – Increase of diameter for additional bedding ........................................................ 57
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

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POWER CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION

AND THEIR ACCESSORIES FOR RATED VOLTAGES
FROM 1 kV (U m = 1,2 kV) UP TO 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) –
Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV

(U m = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (U m = 3,6 kV)
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote international
co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and
in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications, Technical Reports,
Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC Publication(s)”). Their
preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with
may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-governmental organizations liaising
with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely with the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC
Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence between
any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in the latter.
5) IEC itself does not provide any attestation of conformity. Independent certification bodies provide conformity
assessment services and, in some areas, access to IEC marks of conformity. IEC is not responsible for any
services carried out by independent certification bodies.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and
members of its technical committees and IEC National Committees for any personal injury, property damage or
other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal fees) and
expenses arising out of the publication, use of, or reliance upon, this IEC Publication or any other IEC
Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of patent
rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This redline version of the official IEC Standard allows the user to identify the changes made to
the previous edition IEC 60502-1:2004+AMD1:2009 CSV. A vertical bar appears in the margin
wherever a change has been made. Additions are in green text, deletions are in strikethrough
red text.
IEC 60502-1:2021 RLV © IEC 2021 –5–
IEC 60502-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 20: Electric cables. It is an
International Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2004 and
Amendment 1:2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) references to IEC 60811 (all parts) have been updated and mechanical testing requirements
specific to halogen free low-smoke oversheath of material type ST 8 have been considered;
b) the use of the types of sheathing material to be used is now clearly defined;
c) the applicability of cables for use in DC systems is now included in the scope;
d) items which were earlier marked as "under consideration" were studied either for an
appropriate solution if found available, or for removal for the time being.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting

20/1938/FDIS 20/1949/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/standardsdev/publications.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60502 series, published under the general title Power cables with
extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (U m = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV
(U m = 36 kV) can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
IMPORTANT – The 'colour inside' logo on the cover page of this publication indicates that it
contains colours which are considered to be useful for the correct understanding of its
contents. Users should therefore print this document using a colour printer.
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(U m = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (U m = 3,6 kV)
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60502 specifies the construction, dimensions and test requirements of power
cables with extruded solid insulation for rated AC voltages of 1 kV (U m = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV
(U m = 3,6 kV) for fixed installations such as distribution networks or industrial installations.
Cables of rated AC voltage 1 kV (U m = 1,2 kV) designed and tested in accordance with this
document can also be used, if declared by the manufacturer, in DC distribution systems having
their nominal voltage ≤ 750 V DC (with a maximum of 900 V DC) between a live conductor and
neutral/earth, or ≤ 1 500 V DC (with a maximum 1 800 V DC) between two live conductors.
Applicable core identification for DC systems are considered in accordance with local
installation regulations.
NOTE 1 Recommendations for preferred core colours for line conductors in DC systems are given in IEC 60445.
However, local installation regulations for DC systems can already contain specific identification requirements.
This document includes cables which exhibit properties of reduced flame spread, low levels of
smoke emission and halogen-free gas emission when exposed to fire.
Cables for special installation and service conditions are not included, for example cables for
overhead networks, the mining industry, nuclear power plants (in and around the containment
area), submarine use or shipboard application, or cables directly connected to photovoltaic
systems.
NOTE 2 Cables for photovoltaic systems are covered by IEC 62930.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60038:1983, IEC standard voltages
IEC 60060-1:1989, High-voltage test techniques – Part 1: General definitions and test
requirements
IEC 60183:1984, Guidance for the selection of high-voltage A.C. cable systems
IEC 60228:1978, Conductors of insulated cables
IEC 60230:1966, Impulse tests on cables and their accessories

IEC 60502-1:2021 RLV © IEC 2021 –7–
IEC 60332-1:1993, Tests on electric cables under fire conditions – Part 1: Test on a single
vertical insulated wire or cable
IEC 60332-1-2, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part 1-2: Test
for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable – Procedure for 1 kW
pre ‑ mixed flame
IEC 60332-3-24:2000, Tests on electric and optical cables under fire conditions – Part 3-24:
Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables – Category C
IEC 60502-2:1997, Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated
voltages from 1 kV (U m = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (U m = 36 kV) – Part 2: Cables for rated voltages
from 6 kV (U m = 7,2 kV) up to 30 kV (U m = 36 kV)
IEC 60684-2:1987, Flexible insulating sleeving – Part 2: Methods of test
IEC 60724:2000, Short-circuit temperature limits of electric cables with rated voltages of 1 kV
(U m = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (U m = 3,6 kV)
IEC 60754-1:1994, Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables – Part 1:
Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas content
IEC 60754-2:1991, Test on gases evolved during combustion of electric materials from cables
– Part 2: Determination of degree of acidity of gases evolved during the combustion of materials
taken from electric cables by measuring pH (by pH measurement) and conductivity
IEC 60811-1-1:1993, Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric
cables – Part 1: Methods for general application – Section 1: Measurement of thickness and
overall dimensions – Tests for determining the mechanical properties
cables – Part 1: Methods for general application – Section 2: Thermal ageing methods
cables – Part 1: Methods for general application – Section 3: Methods for determining the
density – Water absorption tests – Shrinkage test
cables – Part 1: Methods for general application – Section 4: Tests at low temperature
IEC 60811-2-1:1998, Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables –
Common test methods – Part 2-1: Methods specific to elastomeric compounds – Ozone
resistance, hot set and mineral oil immersion tests
cables – Part 3: Methods specific to PVC compounds – Section 1: Pressure test at high
temperature – Tests for resistance to cracking
cables – Part 3: Methods specific to PVC compounds – Section 2: Loss of mass test – Thermal
stability test
cables – Part 4: Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds – Section 1:
Resistance to environmental stress cracking – Wrapping test after thermal ageing in air –
Measurement of the melt flow index – Carbon black and/or mineral content measurement in PE
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IEC 61034-2: 1997, Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions –
Part 2: Test procedure and requirements
ISO 48:1994, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of hardness (hardness

between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD)
IEC 60811-201, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 201: General tests – Measurement of insulation thickness
Part 202: General tests – Measurement of thickness of non-metallic sheath
Part 203: General tests – Measurement of overall dimensions
Part 401: Miscellaneous tests – Thermal ageing methods – Ageing in an air oven
Part 402: Miscellaneous tests – Water absorption tests
Part 403: Miscellaneous tests – Ozone resistance test on cross-linked compounds
Part 404: Miscellaneous tests – Mineral oil immersion tests for sheaths
Part 409: Miscellaneous tests – Loss of mass test for thermoplastic insulations and sheaths
Part 501: Mechanical tests – Tests for determining the mechanical properties of insulating and
sheathing compounds
Part 502: Mechanical tests – Shrinkage test for insulations
Part 503: Mechanical tests – Shrinkage test for sheaths
Part 504: Mechanical tests – Bending tests at low temperature for insulations and sheaths
Part 505: Mechanical tests – Elongation at low temperature for insulations and sheaths
Part 506: Mechanical tests – Impact test at low temperature for insulations and sheaths
Part 507: Mechanical tests – Hot set test for cross-linked materials
Part 508: Mechanical tests – Pressure test at high temperature for insulation and sheaths
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Part 509: Mechanical tests – Test for resistance of insulations and sheaths to cracking (heat
shock test)
Part 605: Physical tests – Measurement of carbon black and/or mineral filler in polyethylene
compounds
IEC 60811-606, Electric and optical fibre cables –Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 606: Physical tests – Methods for determining the density
IEC 61034-2, Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions –
IEC 62230, Electric cables – Spark-test method
ISO 48-2:2018, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of hardness – Part 2:

Hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/

• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1 Definitions of dimensional values (thicknesses, cross-sections, etc.)
3.1.1
nominal value
value by which a quantity is designated and which is often used in tables
Note 1 to entry: Usually, in this document, nominal values give rise to values to be checked by measurements
taking into account specified tolerances.
3.1.2
approximate value
value which is neither guaranteed nor checked but is used, for example, for the calculation of
other dimensional values
3.1.3
median value
when several test results have been obtained and ordered in an increasing (or decreasing)
succession, middle value if the number of available values is odd, and mean of the two middle
values if the number is even
3.1.4
fictitious value
value calculated in accordance with the "fictitious method'' described in Annex A
IEC 60502-1
®
Edition 3.0 2021-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages
from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) –
Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3,6 kV)
IEC 60502-1:2021-02(en)
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................... 4
1 Scope .............................................................................................................................. 6
2 Normative references ...................................................................................................... 6
3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................... 8
4 Voltage designations and materials ................................................................................. 9
5 Conductors .................................................................................................................... 12
6 Insulation ....................................................................................................................... 12
7 Assembly of multicore cables, inner coverings and fillers ............................................... 14
8 Metal layers for single-core and multicore cables........................................................... 16
9 Metal screen .................................................................................................................. 16
10 Concentric conductor ..................................................................................................... 17
11 Metal sheath .................................................................................................................. 17
12 Metal armour ................................................................................................................. 17
13 Oversheath .................................................................................................................... 21
14 Test conditions .............................................................................................................. 22
15 Routine tests ................................................................................................................. 22
16 Sample tests ................................................................................................................. 24
17 Type tests, electrical...................................................................................................... 27
18 Type tests, non-electrical ............................................................................................... 29
19 Electrical tests after installation ..................................................................................... 35
Annex A (normative) Fictitious calculation method for determination of dimensions of
protective coverings .............................................................................................................. 45
Annex B (normative) Rounding of numbers .......................................................................... 51
Annex C (normative) Determination of hardness of HEPR insulation .................................... 52
Bibliography .......................................................................................................................... 55
Figure C.1 – Test on surfaces of large radius of curvature .................................................... 53

Figure C.2 – Test on surfaces of small radius of curvature .................................................... 54
Table 1 – Recommended rated AC voltages U 0 .................................................................... 10

Table 2 – Insulating compounds ............................................................................................ 11
Table 3 – Maximum conductor temperatures for different types of insulating compound ........ 11
Table 4 – Sheathing compounds and maximum conductor temperatures for different
types of sheathing compound ............................................................................................... 12
Table 5 – Nominal thickness of PVC/A insulation .................................................................. 13
Table 6 – Nominal thickness of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation ......................... 13
Table 7 – Nominal thickness of ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) and hard ethylene
propylene rubber (HEPR) insulation ...................................................................................... 14
Table 8 – Thickness of extruded inner covering .................................................................... 15
Table 9 – Nominal diameter of round armour wires ............................................................... 20
Table 10 – Nominal thickness of armour tapes ...................................................................... 20
Table 11 – Routine test voltages ........................................................................................... 23
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Table 12 – Number of samples for sample tests .................................................................... 24

Table 13 – Electrical type test requirements for insulating compounds .................................. 36
Table 14 – Non-electrical type tests (see Tables 15 to 23) ................................................... 37
Table 15 – Test requirements for mechanical characteristics of insulating compounds
Table 16 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of PVC insulating
compounds ........................................................................................................................... 39
Table 17 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of various cross-linked
insulating compounds ........................................................................................................... 40
Table 18 – Test requirements for mechanical characteristics of sheathing compounds
Table 19 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of PVC sheathing
compounds ........................................................................................................................... 42
Table 20 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of thermoplastic PE
sheathing compounds ........................................................................................................... 43
Table 21 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of halogen free sheathing
compounds ........................................................................................................................... 43
Table 22 – Test requirements for particular characteristics of elastomeric sheathing
compounds ........................................................................................................................... 44
Table 23 – Test methods and requirements for halogen free compounds .............................. 44
Table A.1 – Fictitious diameter of conductor ......................................................................... 46
Table A.2 – Assembly coefficient k for laid-up cores ............................................................. 47
Table A.3 – Increase of diameter for concentric conductors and metal screens ..................... 48
Table A.4 – Increase of diameter for additional bedding ........................................................ 50
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(U m = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (U m = 3,6 kV)
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote international
co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and
in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications, Technical Reports,
Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC Publication(s)”). Their
preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with
may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-governmental organizations liaising
with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely with the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC
Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence between
any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in the latter.
5) IEC itself does not provide any attestation of conformity. Independent certification bodies provide conformity
assessment services and, in some areas, access to IEC marks of conformity. IEC is not responsible for any
services carried out by independent certification bodies.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and
members of its technical committees and IEC National Committees for any personal injury, property damage or
other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal fees) and
expenses arising out of the publication, use of, or reliance upon, this IEC Publication or any other IEC
Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of patent
rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
IEC 60502-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 20: Electric cables. It is an
International Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2004 and
Amendment 1:2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) references to IEC 60811 (all parts) have been updated and mechanical testing requirements
specific to halogen free low-smoke oversheath of material type ST 8 have been considered;
b) the use of the types of sheathing material to be used is now clearly defined;
c) the applicability of cables for use in DC systems is now included in the scope;
IEC 60502-1:2021 © IEC 2021 –5–
d) items which were earlier marked as "under consideration" were studied either for an
appropriate solution if found available, or for removal for the time being.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting

20/1938/FDIS 20/1949/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/standardsdev/publications.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60502 series, published under the general title Power cables with
extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (U m = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV
(U m = 36 kV) can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
–6– IEC 60502-1:2021 © IEC 2021


(U m = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (U m = 3,6 kV)
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60502 specifies the construction, dimensions and test requirements of power
cables with extruded solid insulation for rated AC voltages of 1 kV (U m = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV
(U m = 3,6 kV) for fixed installations such as distribution networks or industrial installations.
Cables of rated AC voltage 1 kV (U m = 1,2 kV) designed and tested in accordance with this
document can also be used, if declared by the manufacturer, in DC distribution systems having
their nominal voltage ≤ 750 V DC (with a maximum of 900 V DC) between a live conductor and
neutral/earth, or ≤ 1 500 V DC (with a maximum 1 800 V DC) between two live conductors.
Applicable core identification for DC systems are considered in accordance with local
installation regulations.
NOTE 1 Recommendations for preferred core colours for line conductors in DC systems are given in IEC 60445.
However, local installation regulations for DC systems can already contain specific identification requirements.
This document includes cables which exhibit properties of reduced flame spread, low levels of
smoke emission and halogen-free gas emission when exposed to fire.
Cables for special installation and service conditions are not included, for example cables for
overhead networks, the mining industry, nuclear power plants (in and around the containment
area), submarine use or shipboard application, or cables directly connected to photovoltaic
systems.
NOTE 2 Cables for photovoltaic systems are covered by IEC 62930.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60060-1, High-voltage test techniques – Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
IEC 60183, Guidance for the selection of high-voltage A.C. cable systems
IEC 60228, Conductors of insulated cables
IEC 60230, Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
IEC 60332-1-2, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part 1-2: Test
for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable – Procedure for 1 kW
pre ‑ mixed flame
IEC 60502-1:2021 © IEC 2021 –7–
IEC 60332-3-24, Tests on electric and optical cables under fire conditions – Part 3-24: Test for
vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables – Category C
IEC 60684-2, Flexible insulating sleeving – Part 2: Methods of test
IEC 60724, Short-circuit temperature limits of electric cables with rated voltages of 1 kV
(U m = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (U m = 3,6 kV)
IEC 60754-1, Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables – Part 1:
Determination of the halogen acid gas content
IEC 60754-2, Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables – Part 2:
Determination of acidity (by pH measurement) and conductivity
Part 201: General tests – Measurement of insulation thickness
Part 202: General tests – Measurement of thickness of non-metallic sheath
Part 203: General tests – Measurement of overall dimensions
Part 401: Miscellaneous tests – Thermal ageing methods – Ageing in an air oven
Part 402: Miscellaneous tests – Water absorption tests
Part 403: Miscellaneous tests – Ozone resistance test on cross-linked compounds
Part 404: Miscellaneous tests – Mineral oil immersion tests for sheaths
Part 409: Miscellaneous tests – Loss of mass test for thermoplastic insulations and sheaths
Part 501: Mechanical tests – Tests for determining the mechanical properties of insulating and
sheathing compounds
Part 502: Mechanical tests – Shrinkage test for insulations
Part 503: Mechanical tests – Shrinkage test for sheaths
Part 504: Mechanical tests – Bending tests at low temperature for insulations and sheaths
Part 505: Mechanical tests – Elongation at low temperature for insulations and sheaths
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Part 506: Mechanical tests – Impact test at low temperature for insulations and sheaths
Part 507: Mechanical tests – Hot set test for cross-linked materials
Part 508: Mechanical tests – Pressure test at high temperature for insulation and sheaths
Part 509: Mechanical tests – Test for resistance of insulations and sheaths to cracking (heat
shock test)
Part 605: Physical tests – Measurement of carbon black and/or mineral filler in polyethylene
compounds
IEC 60811-606, Electric and optical fibre cables –Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 606: Physical tests – Methods for determining the density
IEC 61034-2, Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions –
IEC 62230, Electric cables – Spark-test method
ISO 48-2:2018, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of hardness – Part 2:

Hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/

• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1 Definitions of dimensional values (thicknesses, cross-sections, etc.)
3.1.1
nominal value
value by which a quantity is designated and which is often used in tables
Note 1 to entry: Usually, in this document, nominal values give rise to values to be checked by measurements
taking into account specified tolerances.
3.1.2
approximate value
value which is neither guaranteed nor checked but is used, for example, for the calculation of
other dimensional values

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ICS 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-9427-7

® Registered trademark of the International Electrotechnical Commission

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Figure C.1 – Test on surfaces of large radius of curvature .................................................... 60

Table 1 – Recommended rated AC voltages U 0 .................................................................... 11

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Table 12 – Number of samples for sample tests .................................................................... 26

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

POWER CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION

Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV

IEC 60502-1:2021 RLV © IEC 2021 –5–

The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:

Draft Report on voting

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POWER CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION

Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV

NOTE 2 Cables for photovoltaic systems are covered by IEC 62930.

IEC 60038:1983, IEC standard voltages

IEC 60228:1978, Conductors of insulated cables

IEC 60230:1966, Impulse tests on cables and their accessories

IEC 60502-1:2021 RLV © IEC 2021 –7–

IEC 60684-2:1987, Flexible insulating sleeving – Part 2: Methods of test

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ISO 48:1994, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of hardness (hardness

IEC 60502-1:2021 RLV © IEC 2021 –9–

IEC 62230, Electric cables – Spark-test method

ISO 48-2:2018, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of hardness – Part 2:

3 Terms and definitions

• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/

3.1 Definitions of dimensional values (thicknesses, cross-sections, etc.)

–2– IEC 60502-1:2021 © IEC 2021

Figure C.1 – Test on surfaces of large radius of curvature .................................................... 53

Table 1 – Recommended rated AC voltages U 0 .................................................................... 10

IEC 60502-1:2021 © IEC 2021 –3–

Table 12 – Number of samples for sample tests .................................................................... 24

–4– IEC 60502-1:2021 © IEC 2021

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

POWER CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION

Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV

IEC 60502-1:2021 © IEC 2021 –5–

The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:

Draft Report on voting

–6– IEC 60502-1:2021 © IEC 2021

POWER CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION

Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV

NOTE 2 Cables for photovoltaic systems are covered by IEC 62930.

IEC 60228, Conductors of insulated cables

IEC 60230, Impulse tests on cables and their accessories

IEC 60502-1:2021 © IEC 2021 –7–

IEC 60684-2, Flexible insulating sleeving – Part 2: Methods of test

–8– IEC 60502-1:2021 © IEC 2021

IEC 62230, Electric cables – Spark-test method

ISO 48-2:2018, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of hardness – Part 2: