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DIN EN 50655-1 VDE 0278-655-1:2024-10

Electric cables – Accessories – Material characterization

Part 1: Fingerprinting for resinous compounds;

German version EN 50655-1:2023
Class/Status: Standard, valid
Released: 2024-10
VDE Art. No.: 0200077

This document specifies the test methods and requirements of tests for fingerprinting (as defined in 3.9) of solvent-free polymerizable, reacting resinous compound intended to be used for electrical insulation and/or mechanical protection in cable accessories covered by EN 50393, HD 629.1 and HD 629.2, for low and medium voltage up to 20,8/36 (42) kV. Fingerprinting testing of materials does not have a mandatory link to type testing of accessories. It is regarded as stand-alone tests, but it may be carried out in combination with the accessory type tests.