SIST EN 60811-301:2012
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 301: Electrical tests - Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 301: Electrical tests - Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds
IEC 60811-301:2012 gives the procedure to determine the permittivity at 23 °C which typically applies to filling compounds used for optical cables, communication cables and optical fibre cables. IEC 60811-301:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 9 of IEC 60811-5-1:1990, which is withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012. There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the Foreword to IEC 60811-100:2012. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60811-100:2012.
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene Werkstoffe - Teil 301: Elektrische Prüfungen - Messung der Dielektrizitätskonstanten von Füllmassen bei 23 °C
Câbles électriques et câbles à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non-métalliques - Partie 301: Essais électriques - Mesure de la permittivité à 23 °C des matières de remplissage
La CEI 60811-301:2012 donne la méthode pour déterminer la permittivité à 23 °C, qui s'applique généralement aux matières de remplissage utilisées pour les câbles de communication et à fibres optiques. La CEI 60811-301 :2012 annule et remplace l'Article 9 de la CEI 60811-5-1:1990, qui est supprimée. L'ensemble des informations relatives aux remplacements figure dans l'Annexe A de la CEI 60811-100:2012. Aucune modification technique n'a été effectuée par rapport à l'édition précédente; voir cependant l'avant-propos de la CEI 60811-100:2012. Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la CEI 60811-100:2012.
Električni in optični kabli - Preskuševalne metode za nekovinske materiale - 301. del: Električni preskusi - Meritev permitivnosti polnilnih zmesi pri 23 °C
301. del standarda IEC 60811 navaja postopek za določitev permitivnosti pri 23 °C, ki se običajno uporablja za polnilne zmesi za optične kable, komunikacijske kable in kable z optičnimi vlakni.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 04-Jul-2012
- Technical Committee
- IEKA - Electric cables
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 12-Jun-2012
- Due Date
- 17-Aug-2012
- Completion Date
- 05-Jul-2012
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)OJ Ref: C 348/03 OJ Date: 28-Nov-2013
Harmonized Standard2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limitsOJ Ref: C 249/03, UMIK 13.6.2025 OJ Date: 08-Jul-2016
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 23-Jul-2014
- Effective Date
- 23-Jul-2014
Overview
SIST EN 60811-301:2012 is a European standard that specifies the test method for measuring the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds used in electric and optical fibre cables. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and harmonized with IEC 60811-301:2012, this standard provides a unified and reliable procedure for evaluating non-metallic filling materials critical for insulation and performance in various cable types. It is primarily applicable to filling compounds found within optical cables, communication cables, and optical fibre cables.
The standard cancels and replaces a corresponding clause in IEC 60811-5-1:1990 and must be read in conjunction with IEC 60811-100:2012, which contains essential general provisions and a complete list of replacements.
Key Topics
- Permittivity Measurement at 23 °C: The core of this standard is to consistently determine the relative permittivity (dielectric constant) of cable filling compounds at a reference temperature of 23 °C. This parameter is essential for evaluating electrical insulation properties.
- Applicable to Non-Metallic Materials: Targeted specifically at non-metallic filling materials used inside electric and especially optical fibre cables.
- Test Methodology: The test method refers to IEC 60247, which details the use of a three-terminal test cell and measurement procedures for permittivity and related electrical properties.
- Temperature Control: Measurement is standardized at (23 ± 2) °C, ensuring comparability under controlled laboratory conditions.
- Sample Preparation: The procedure outlines careful heating and handling of the filling compound to its clarify point and emphasizes avoiding air bubbles, which could affect test reliability.
- Reporting Requirements: Test reports must conform to the formats required in both IEC 60247 and IEC 60811-100, supporting harmonization across cable manufacturers and test laboratories.
Applications
Adopting SIST EN 60811-301:2012 delivers significant benefits for cable manufacturers, testing organizations, and material suppliers:
- Quality Control in Manufacturing: Provides a recognized and precise method for verifying the dielectric properties of filling compounds before their use in cables, ensuring compliance with industry requirements and supporting product reliability.
- Specification Compliance: Enables manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with European and international specifications, simplifying market access throughout the EU and beyond.
- Material Selection and R&D: Assists research and development teams in evaluating new or alternative filling compounds, facilitating the innovation of better-performing cable materials.
- Lifecycle Assurance: Permittivity data is used to predict electrical performance, ageing, and long-term insulation stability in both standard and demanding operational environments.
Related Standards
For full implementation and context, SIST EN 60811-301:2012 should be used alongside:
- IEC 60811-100:2012 – General provisions and basic requirements for testing non-metallic cable materials.
- IEC 60247 – Reference method for the measurement of permittivity and other electrical characteristics in insulating liquids, forming the technical basis for the measurement approach.
- EN 60811 Series – Comprehensive methods for testing various cable insulation and sheathing materials, important for holistic cable assessment and type testing.
Professionals in cable manufacturing, quality assurance, and material development rely on SIST EN 60811-301:2012 to ensure high-performance electric and optical fibre cables, to maintain compliance, and to reinforce overall quality standards in the industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60811-301:2012 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 301: Electrical tests - Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds". This standard covers: IEC 60811-301:2012 gives the procedure to determine the permittivity at 23 °C which typically applies to filling compounds used for optical cables, communication cables and optical fibre cables. IEC 60811-301:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 9 of IEC 60811-5-1:1990, which is withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012. There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the Foreword to IEC 60811-100:2012. This publication is to be read in conjunction with <a href='http://webstore.iec.ch/webstore/webstore.nsf/ArtNum_PK/46164'>IEC 60811-100:2012</a>.
IEC 60811-301:2012 gives the procedure to determine the permittivity at 23 °C which typically applies to filling compounds used for optical cables, communication cables and optical fibre cables. IEC 60811-301:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 9 of IEC 60811-5-1:1990, which is withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012. There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the Foreword to IEC 60811-100:2012. This publication is to be read in conjunction with <a href='http://webstore.iec.ch/webstore/webstore.nsf/ArtNum_PK/46164'>IEC 60811-100:2012</a>.
SIST EN 60811-301:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.035.01 - Insulating materials in general; 29.060.20 - Cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60811-301:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60811-5-1:2000, SIST EN 60811-5-1:2000/A1:2004, SIST EN 60811-100:2012, SIST EN 60247:2004, SIST EN 60811-5-1:2000/A1:2004, SIST EN 60811-5-1:2000, SIST EN 60811-5-1:2000, SIST EN 60811-5-1:2000/A1:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 60811-301:2012 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2012
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Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 301:
Electrical tests - Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Werkstoffe - Teil 301: Elektrische Prüfungen - Messung der Dielektrizitätskonstanten von
Füllmassen bei 23 °C
Câbles électriques et câbles à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non
-métalliques - Partie 301: Essais électriques - Mesure de la permittivité à 23 °C des
matières de remplissage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60811-301:2012
ICS:
29.035.01 Izolacijski materiali na Insulating materials in
splošno general
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60811-301
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20 Supersedes EN 60811-5-1:1999 (partially) + A1:2004 (partially)
English version
Electric and optical fibre cables -
Test methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 301: Electrical tests -
Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling compounds
(IEC 60811-301:2012)
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und
Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non- Glasfaserkabel -
métalliques - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Partie 301: Essais électriques - Werkstoffe -
Mesure de la permittivité à 23 °C des Teil 301: Elektrische Prüfungen -
matières de remplissage Messung der Dielektrizitätskonstanten von
(CEI 60811-301:2012) Füllmassen bei 23 °C
(IEC 60811-301:2012)
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the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Ref. No. EN 60811-301:2012 E
Foreword
The text of document 20/1283/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60811-301, prepared by IEC/TC 20 "Electric
cables" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2013-01-16
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2015-04-16
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes Clause 9 of EN 60811-5-1:1999 + A1:2004 (partially). Full details of the
replacements are shown in Annex A of EN 60811-100:2012.
There are no technical changes with respect to EN 60811-5-1:1999 + A1:2004, but see the Foreword to
EN 60811-100:2012.
This standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 60811-100.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed
for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC)
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60811-301:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
- 3 - EN 60811-301:2012
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60247 - Insulating liquids - Measurement of relative EN 60247 -
permittivity, dielectric dissipation factor (tan δ)
and d.c. resistivity
IEC 60811-100 2012 Electric and optical fibre cables - Test EN 60811-100 2012
methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 100: General
IEC 60811-301 ®
Edition 1.0 2012-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 301: Electrical tests – Measurement of the permittivity at 23 °C of filling
compounds
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques – Méthodes d’essai pour les matériaux
non-métalliques –
Partie 301: Essais électriques – Mesure de la permittivité à 23 °C des matières
de remplissage
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX H
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-88912-959-1
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Test method . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Apparatus . 6
4.3 Sample and test pieces preparation. 6
4.4 Ageing procedure . 6
4.5 Measurements . 7
4.6 Expression of the results .
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