BS EN 50565-1:2014

What is BS EN 50565-1- Guidance for use of electrical cables  about?  

BS EN 50565-1 is a European Standard that provides guidance to help installers, cabling designers and end users to understand the characteristics of electric cables, with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V (U0/U) or equivalent D.C. voltages. 

BS EN 50565-1 help so that the cable can be selected, installed and operated in a safe way. 

BS EN 50565-1 is applicable to those cable types that are specified in EN 50525 (all parts).  

The guidance given in BS EN 50565-1 is also applicable to low-voltage cables of a similar type to those specified in EN 50525 but not specifically mentioned in those standards. In these cases, it is advisable to seek additional advice from the cable manufacturer.  

Note: Legal or statutory requirements do take precedence over the guidance given in BS EN 50565-1. 

Who is BS EN 50565-1- Guidance for use of electrical cables  for? 

BS EN 50565-1 on guidance for use of electrical cables is useful for: 

• Equipment manufacturers 
• Cable manufacturers 
• Electrical engineer                                                                     
• Manufacturer of winding wire                                                                  
• Manufacturer of cables  
• Manufacturer of heavy electrical equipment                           
• Manufacturer of electrical appliances                                        

Why should you use BS EN 50565-1 - Guidance for use of electrical cables?  

It is essential to have guidelines for handling of cables used in day-to-day life. This ensures safety of users from electric shocks and risk of material damage due to electric failures while in operation. BS EN 50565-1 takes it into consideration and provides us with guidelines for proper handling, transportation and usage of cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V (U0/U).  

With the help of BS EN 50565-1 guidelines, users can choose the cable with optimum characteristics. This can improve the operation parameters of the equipment and safety while manufacturing. 

BS EN 50565-1 guidelines helps to ensure safety of your appliances and equipment. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 50565-1:2014 together with Part 2 supersedes HD 516 S2:1997. BS EN 50565-1:2014 includes the following technical changes with respect to HD 516 S2:1997:  

• Both parts of EN 50565 refer to cable types specified in EN 50525, replacing the reference to the HD 21 and HD 22 cable types. Part 1 provides general recommendations and guidance, Part 2 covers specific guidance for each cable type in EN 50525, like designation, constructional details, recommendations for installation, conditions and limits of operation, temperature limits and recommended use/suitability.  
• BS EN 50565-1 covers the principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC) 
• Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of BS EN 50565-1 may be the subject of patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights