VDE 0276-627 DIN VDE 0276-627 2006-09 PDF

Full title and description

STB VDE 0276-627 / DIN VDE 0276-627:2006-09 — Power cables — Part 627: Multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground; German version of HD 627 S1:1996 with amendments A1:2000 and A2:2005 (parts 0, 1, 4H and 7H). This document specifies construction, ratings and test requirements for multicore and multipair power cables intended for laying in air and in soil.

Abstract

This standard (DIN VDE 0276-627 / VDE 0276-627:2006-09) consolidates the relevant parts of HD 627 S1 (parts 0, 1, 4H and 7H) and their amendments to define requirements for multicore and multipair cables used in above-ground and underground installations. It updates normative references and requirements from earlier editions and harmonises national requirements with the referenced HD text.

General information

• Status: Standard — published and indicated as valid in the VDE catalogue (replaced the 2002 edition).
• Publication date: 2006-09 (published September 1, 2006).
• Publisher: VDE Verlag in association with DIN (issued as DIN VDE standard / German-language version of HD 627 S1).
• ICS / categories: Electrical engineering — cables (ICS group 29; commonly classed under 29.060 / 29.060.20 for electrical wires and cables).
• Edition / version: Edition published 2006-09 (supersedes the 2002-06 edition).
• Number of pages: 35 pages (German original).

Scope

This part of the DIN VDE 0276 series specifies requirements for multicore and multipair power cables intended for installation in air and in earth. It includes constructional definitions, material specifications (conductors, insulation, sheaths, screens and armouring where applicable), voltage ratings, marking and identification, type tests and routine tests needed to verify conformity with the standard. The document reflects the German version of HD 627 S1 with amendments adopted up to 2005.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of multicore and multipair cable types (constructional variants and numbering).
• Conductor materials and conductor construction (standards for copper/aluminium conductors and conductor classes).
• Insulation and sheath materials, thermal and mechanical properties, permissible temperature ranges.
• Voltage ratings and electrical characteristics appropriate for above-ground and buried installation.
• Screening and armouring options, mechanical protection and requirements for soil/air installation conditions.
• Type tests and routine tests (electrical, mechanical and environmental tests required to demonstrate compliance).
• Marking, documentation and sample identification requirements for manufacturing and supply.
• Normative references and cross-references to HD 627 parts and related IEC/EN documents.

Typical use and users

This standard is used by cable manufacturers, product designers, electrical utilities, specification writers, procurement departments, installers and testing laboratories. Typical applications include selection and specification of multicore and multipair power cables for distribution networks, industrial power installations and any installations requiring above‑ground or direct‑burial cable systems where compliance with DIN/VDE requirements is required.

Related standards

Related publications include other parts of the DIN VDE 0276 series (e.g., parts covering distribution cables and special fire performance), the HD 627 S1 document and relevant IEC/CENELEC/EN product and test standards for power cables (for example, EN/HD product families and EN standards for low-voltage energy cables such as those in the EN 50525 series). The 2006-09 edition formally references HD 627 S1 and its amendments.

Keywords

multicore cables, multipair cables, power cables, installation in air, installation in earth, VDE 0276, DIN VDE 0276-627, HD 627 S1, cable construction, cable tests, conductor, insulation, sheath, armouring

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is DIN VDE 0276-627 (VDE 0276-627:2006-09), Part 627 of the power‑cable series — the German-language adoption of HD 627 S1 and its amendments that defines requirements for multicore and multipair power cables for above‑ground and underground installation.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers construction, materials, electrical ratings, mechanical protection, type and routine tests, marking and related normative references for multicore and multipair power cables intended for laying in air (overhead/ducts) and in the ground. The document includes parts 0, 1, 4H and 7H of HD 627 S1 as adopted for the German market.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Cable manufacturers, utilities, specifiers, consulting engineers, installation contractors and test laboratories use this standard for product specification, type testing and acceptance criteria when designing or procuring multicore/multipair power cables for air and underground installations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2006-09 edition replaced the 2002-06 edition; VDE/DIN catalogues list the 2006-09 publication as the active German-language version at the time of their product entries. Users should verify the current status before relying on the standard for safety or procurement decisions, since standards can be revised or withdrawn after 2006.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it forms part of the DIN VDE 0276 series (power cables) and corresponds to HD 627 S1 product family items. It should be used alongside other relevant parts of DIN VDE 0276 and applicable IEC/EN cable standards for complete specification and testing coverage.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Multicore, multipair, power cables, installation in air, installation in earth, conductor, insulation, sheath, armouring, VDE 0276, HD 627.