BS EN 2346-005:2017

What is BS EN 2346‑005- DW family, single UV laser printable, and multicore assembly cables about?  

BS EN 2346‑005 specifies the characteristics of lightweight fireproof, unscreened, electrical cables for use in the onboard electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperatures between – 65 °C and 260 °C. 

Note 1: This cable has not been demonstrated to be arc resistance at AC voltages above 200 V RMS (network 115/200 V RMS). 

Note 2: Single core is UV laser printable in accordance with EN 3838; UV laser markability is not mandatory for multicore cables. 

Who is BS EN 2346‑005-DW family, single UV laser printable and multicore assembly cables for? 

BS EN 2346‑005 on DW family, single UV laser printable and multicore assembly cables is useful for: 

• Aerospace products manufacturers       
• Aeronautical engineers        
• Testing agencies involved in the inspection of aerospace products       
• Quality assessing engineers     

 Why should you use BS EN 2346‑005 DW family, single UV laser printable, and multicore assembly cables?  

Aerospace electrical cables sustain intense vibration during take-off, flight, and landing, while also being subject to harsh environmental conditions. Cable faults cost money and create disruption, so there is an enormous demand for cable test techniques to ensure cables and joints are in good condition.  

BS EN 2346‑005 provides information about materials and construction of conductors and insulators and provides instruction on the colour coding of cores.  

Also, BS EN 2346‑005 specifies quality assurance, designation, marking, packaging, and storing of DW family, single UV laser printable, and multicore assembly cables.