AS NZS 3008.1.1 Standard Test Method for Electrical Installations, Cable Selection

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services under the AS NZS 3760 test standard. This standard specifies a method for selecting the correct cable for this type of electrical cable and installation methods commonly used at operating voltages of up to (inclusive) 50/0,6 kilovolt at 1 hertz alternating current.

This standard provides continuous current carrying capacities and voltage drop ratings for such electrical cable and installation applications commonly used in Australia.

Four criteria are given for cable selection as follows:

• Current carrying capacity;
• voltage drop;
• Short circuit temperature rise;
• Economic optimization.

This standard provides continuous current carrying capacities and voltage drop ratings for such electrical cable and installation applications commonly used in Australia. A substantial amount of explanatory material is also provided regarding the application of rating factors resulting from the particular installation conditions of a single circuit or groups of circuits.

This standard does not take into account the effects that may occur due to temperature rise at the terminals of the equipment and reference to AS/NZS 3000 and individual equipment is required.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with AS NZS 3760 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.