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EN 61034-2

Smoke Density of Cables — 3 Metre Cube

Measures smoke emission when electric cables are burned under defined conditions in the 3 Metre Cube.

Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions

3 Metre Cube smoke density chamber test equipment

Test overview

The 3 Metre Cube is used for measuring smoke emission when electric cables are burned under defined conditions, for example, a few cables burned horizontally.

Sample requirements

Sample dimensions, quantities, mounting, substrate and conditioning requirements for this test are confirmed with you before testing begins. Contact our technical team for the sample requirements for your product.

Equipment and outputs

Equipment used
3 Metre Cube smoke density chamber
Reported measurements
Smoke density (light transmittance)

Related tests

EN 60754-1 · EN 60754-2

Acidity of Gases from Cable Materials

Determines the degree of acidity of gases evolved during combustion of materials taken from electric cables by measuring pH and conductivity.

Measures:
Halogen acid gas content · pH · Conductivity
Markets:
Electric Cables
Related classification:
EN 13501-6
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