BS 5372:1997+A1:2012

This standard BS 5372:1997+A1:2012 Specification for Dimensions of cable terminations for multi-core extruded solid dielectric insulated distribution cables of rated voltages 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V having copper or aluminium conductors is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.060.20 Cables

This British Standard specifies the dimensions to be observed in the design of cable terminations, having uninsulated conductor fittings, to enable the satisfactory connection of external cables to electrical equipment. It covers 2-core, 3-core and 4-core 600/1000 V and 3-core 1900/3300 V cables having extruded solid dielectric insulation and stranded copper conductors and solid or stranded aluminium conductors, as appropriate, of size 10 mm² to 300 mm².

The standard is based on the use of compression type conductor terminations and allows for the cores to be crossed within the terminal enclosure because this combination requires more space.

NOTE 1 The choice of conductor size depends on installation conditions which are outside the scope of this standard. Annex B lists some of the factors which should be considered.

NOTE 2 This standard does not permit any reduction of the specified minimum electrical clearances in the relevant equipment product standard.

NOTE 3 Guidance as to the requirements for cable terminations for single core cables are given in annex A.

Specifies the dimensions which should be observed in the design of cable terminations, having uninsulated conductor fittings, for external cables on electrical equipment, to enable the cables to be connected satisfactorily. Conductor sizes are from 10 to 300 mm².