AS/NZS IEC 60840:2020 PDF Download

The AS/NZS IEC 60840:2020 standard is an adoption of the international standard IEC 60840:2020. It focuses on power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages above 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) up to 150 kV (Um = 170 kV). The standard specifies test methods and requirements for power cable systems, cables alone, and accessories alone.

The standard covers both single-core cables and individually screened three-core cables, as well as their respective accessories. It is applicable to fixed installations and is designed to ensure compliance with usual conditions of installation and operation. The main purpose is to provide a standardized framework for testing and evaluating the performance of these power cable systems and accessories.

By adopting this standard, it ensures that power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories meet the necessary requirements for safe and reliable performance in high voltage applications. The standard serves as a guide for manufacturers, installers, and regulators in the power industry to ensure that these products are manufactured and installed correctly and to the required specifications.