IEC 61138:2007 is an international standard that applies to flexible cables used for portable earthingElectrical earthing, also known as grounding, is a safety m... More and short-circuiting equipment. These cables are insulated with materials such as ethylene propylene rubber (EPR), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or silicone rubber (SiR).
The standard specifies the types of cables and their code designations, as well as the test methods to ensure their reliability and safety. These test methods are detailed in other IEC standards like IEC 60227-2, IEC 60245-2, IEC 60811, and IEC 62230.
See also IEC 61230The IEC standard that governs portable equipment, with or wi... More.