wiredInUSA June 2019

Testing and certification

UL, the independent third-party testing laboratory, has expanded its testing and certification services for photovoltaic (PV) cables to include EN 50618 and IEC 62930. Since their introduction in 2014 and 2017 respectively, EN 50618 and IEC 62930 have become accepted in Europe and around the world for the certification of PV cables for the solar industry. EN 50618 applies to flexible (class 5 – EN 60228) halogen-free cables, from 1.5mm² to

The Beta LaserMike brand has been faithfully serving the wire and cable industry for over 50 years and we have thousands of satisfied customers that rely on our measurement systems every day to improve quality, increase productivity and deliver manufacturing savings. We are committed to your success. Precision Measurement & Control Solutions Cable characteristics can be tested using either targeted testing or under a full test program, according to the latest standards or technical specifications. A UL test report is provided that includes all results data. 240mm², whereas the new IEC 62930 has a larger scope that covers both stranded (from 16mm²) and flexible stranded (from 1.5mm²) cables up to 400mm², both halogen-free cables and those that may contain halogens.

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