IEC 60986:2000/AMD1:2008
Amendment 1 - Short-circuit temperature limits of electric cables with rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
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IEC 60986:2000/AMD1:2008 is a supporting amendment to the parent document IEC 60986:2000, addressing short-circuit temperature limits for electric cables with rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV). For engineering, procurement, and compliance teams, it helps clarify the technical basis used when evaluating cable thermal withstand under fault conditions. As a document tied to verification activities and documented evaluation, IEC 60986:2000/AMD1:2008 is relevant where cable selection, technical validation, and risk management depend on consistent short-circuit temperature criteria.
What is IEC 60986:2000/AMD1:2008?
This amendment modifies the parent reference by refining the guidance associated with short-circuit temperature limits for medium-voltage electric cables. In practice, it serves as a compliance reference for teams that need to compare design assumptions, test methods, or acceptance criteria against an updated technical document. Because it relates to cables used in higher-voltage applications, it may be consulted during engineering review, conformity assessment preparation, and technical assessment of cable systems intended for operational consistency and safe performance under fault events.
Applications of IEC 60986:2000/AMD1:2008
IEC 60986:2000/AMD1:2008 is typically used in cable engineering, utility procurement, laboratory evaluation, and specification review for electrical equipment operating in the voltage range identified by the title. It may support testing workflows for short-circuit endurance, help align supplier documentation with internal quality workflows, and assist with technical review of cable assemblies for grid, industrial, or infrastructure projects. The amendment is especially useful where buyers, engineers, and assessors need a clear reference point for documented evaluation before approval or installation.
Why is IEC 60986:2000/AMD1:2008 important?
This amendment matters because short-circuit temperature limits directly affect safety, reliability, and compliance decisions for medium-voltage cables. By connecting the updated guidance to the parent document, it helps reduce ambiguity in engineering validation and improves consistency across testing and procurement processes. Organizations can use it to support conformity assessment preparation, compare product evaluation results, and strengthen technical compliance checks. For projects involving electrical equipment, having the correct amendment can also reduce risk during specification, acceptance, and operational review.
- Supports review of short-circuit thermal limits for medium-voltage electric cables
- Acts as a modifying reference linked to IEC 60986:2000
- Useful for engineering documentation, testing workflows, and conformity assessment
- Helps align procurement and quality assurance with updated technical criteria
- Publication Date: 2008-09-24
- Standard Status: Amendment
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 2
- This Version: IEC 60986:2000 (2008-09-24)
- Previous Version: IEC 60986:2000 (2000-09-10)
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