IEC 61138

IEC 61138:2007 is an international standard that applies to flexible cables used for portable earthing 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 61230.

When lives are on the line Betacom provides portable earthing devices and associated safety equipment.