Flat flexible cables
This document covers the construction, requirements and particular test methods for flat, flexible PVC or halogen-free insulated and sheathed cables, of rated voltage Uo/ U 300/ 500 V and above 1 mm2, Uo/ U 450/ 750 V for use in passenger and goods lifts (elevators), and Uo/ U 450/ 750 V for general purposes and for special applications such as hoists and travelling cranes.NOTE 1 This revision is in accordance with an agreement with CEN TC 10 to specify in the same standard a) flexible cables for lifts as required by EN 81-series, and b) flexible cable for applications such as hoists and travelling cranes, previously found in HD 359. In accordance with this agreement, only those cables in Clauses 5 and 6 are suitable for use with EN 81-series.NOTE 2 The limits for the overall diameter of the cables have been calculated in accordance with EN 60719.
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