AS/NZS 60840:2006 PDF Download

AS/NZS 60840:2006 is a standard that outlines the test methods and requirements for 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 is used as a reference in Australian/New Zealand Standards for polymeric insulated electric cables within this voltage range.

The standard ensures that the power cables and their accessories meet the necessary quality and safety requirements. It covers various aspects including electrical, mechanical, and thermal performance, as well as the behavior of the cables under normal and abnormal conditions.

Test methods specified in the standard are designed to assess the cables' characteristics such as insulation resistance, capacitance, partial discharge, and voltage withstand. These tests help to ensure that the cables and their accessories are suitable for use in high voltage applications and can withstand the stresses and conditions they may encounter in service.