VDE 0276-603 DIN VDE 0276-603 2010-03 PDF

Full title and description

DIN VDE 0276-603 VDE 0276-603:2010-03 — Power cables — Part 603: Distribution cables of rated voltage 0,6/1 kV; German version of HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 (parts 0, 1, 3‑G and 5‑G). This document specifies requirements for design, construction, testing and marking of underground distribution cables intended for public power distribution with a rated voltage of U0/U = 0,6/1 kV.

Abstract

This standard defines types, construction details, materials, electrical and mechanical requirements, routine and type tests, identification and marking for 0.6/1 kV distribution cables used mainly in underground public distribution networks. It incorporates the German adoption of the European harmonization document HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 and replaces earlier national editions and corrigenda to ensure common technical characteristics and safe application in distribution systems.

General information

• Status: Standard (valid / current as published).
• Publication date: 1 March 2010 (2010-03).
• Publisher: DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung) in cooperation with VDE Verlag (VDE).
• ICS / categories: 29.020; 29.060.20 — Electrical engineering; cables and power distribution.
• Edition / version: DIN VDE 0276-603:2010-03.
• Number of pages: 112.

Scope

The standard applies to single- and multi-core distribution cables with rated voltages U0/U = 0,6/1 kV intended primarily for use in underground public power distribution systems. It covers permitted cable constructions and materials, dimensional limits, electrical and mechanical performance requirements, type and routine test regimes, marking, documentation and guidance on selection and use (including an informative annex for application and selection). It does not cover higher-voltage power transmission cables or specialized cables outside public underground distribution.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of cable types and construction (conductors, insulation, bedding, sheath, optional concentric conductors).
• Permitted conductor materials and cross-sectional sizes and tolerances.
• Insulation and sheath material specification (typical materials include PVC, XLPE and other approved compounds) and compatibility requirements.
• Rated voltage designation U0/U = 0,6/1 kV and related electrical performance limits.
• Type tests and routine tests (electrical, temperature, ageing, mechanical, partial discharge where applicable) and acceptance criteria.
• Mechanical requirements including flexibility, bending radii and tensile properties for handling and installation.
• Short‑circuit temperature and thermal performance requirements for conductor and insulation under fault conditions (general method and test principles specified).
• Marking, labelling and documentation requirements for identification, traceability and safe selection (including performance data and installation guidance).
• Informative guidance on selection and use (annex addressing application conditions and selection criteria for public distribution networks).

Typical use and users

Applied by cable manufacturers, utilities and distribution network operators, electrical designers and consultants, specifiers, testing laboratories, installation contractors and certification bodies. Typical applications include underground power distribution circuits for public supply, lateral connections in distribution networks and fixed installations where 0.6/1 kV rated distribution cables are required.

Related standards

Part of the DIN VDE 0276 series and related to the European HD 603 S1 family. Relevant documents include other parts of HD/HD 603 (parts 0, 1 and application-related parts), national adoptions and related VDE documents in the 0276 series, and associated standards addressing cable testing, materials and safety. Example related items: HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 (harmonization document), other DIN VDE 0276 parts and corrigenda, and associated product‑specific VDE test/marking rules for power cables.

Keywords

distribution cables, power cables, 0.6/1 kV, U0/U, underground cables, VDE 0276, HD 603 S1, cable construction, insulation, sheath, type tests, routine tests, marking, public distribution

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN VDE 0276-603:2010-03 is the German/VDE adoption of European HD 603 S1 provisions for distribution power cables with rated voltage U0/U = 0,6/1 kV, specifying construction, performance and testing requirements.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, permitted cable constructions and materials, electrical and mechanical requirements, type and routine tests, marking and selection guidance for underground distribution cables used in public power networks at 0.6/1 kV.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Cable manufacturers, utilities and distribution network planners, electrical designers and installers, testing and certification bodies use the standard to design, manufacture, test, specify and accept distribution cables.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This entry describes the 2010-03 edition (DIN VDE 0276-603:2010-03). Users should check the issuing bodies (DIN / VDE) for any amendments or newer editions published after 1 March 2010 to confirm the current status before specifying or certifying products.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the DIN VDE 0276 series (VDE 0276) covering power cables; it corresponds to parts of the HD 603 S1 harmonization document and is related to other part‑numbers that address different cable types and voltages.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: distribution cables, power cables, 0.6/1 kV, underground distribution, VDE 0276, HD 603, insulation, sheath, type tests, routine tests.