CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 96-98 Portable Power Cables

standard by Canadian Standards Association / National Standard of Canada, 04/01/1998

Full Description

This PDF includes GI #2.

1. Scope

1.1 This Standard specifies the construction and testing of portable power cables normally used in applications where the cables are subject to frequent flexing, and installation is in accordance with CSA Standard CAN/CSA-M421 and/or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.2 The cable constructions specified in Clauses 4 through 8 of this Standard are suitable for use at a maximum conductor temperature of 90?C under normal operating conditions in wet or dry locations, outdoors or in underground mines, and in rugged enviro nments. The special cable constructions described in Clauses 9 and 10 are suitable for use at a maximum conductor temperature of 105?C.

1.3 This Standard does not specify all types, sizes, and voltage ratings of portable power cables that may be required for particular applications.

1.4 This Standard specifies the following categories of cables:

Clause - Category

4 - Multiconductor round cables for mining and general applications, over 2 kV up to 25 kV;

5 - Multiconductor round cables for mining and general applications, up to 2 kV;

6 - Single-conductor cables for mining and general applications, up to 25 kV;

7 - Two- and three-conductor flat cables for mining and general applications, up to 2 kV;

8 - Three-conductor round cables with central bonding (grounding) conductors for underground coal mining applications, up to 5 kV;

9 - Arc welding cable;

10 - 600 V, single-conductor portable power cable.

Product Details

Published: 04/01/1998 Number of Pages: 75 File Size: 1 file , 5.8 MB