IEC 60183:2015为交流电的选择提供了指导。具有挤压绝缘的高压电缆和电缆系统，主要用于电压超过U=1 kV的三相交流系统（在本标准中，术语高压用于涵盖任何高于1 kV的电缆）。海底电缆不在范围之内。在选择所用电缆的导体尺寸、绝缘等级和结构要求方面给出了指导。此外，还总结了能够做出适当选择所需的信息。本标准不考虑纸绝缘电力电缆用于电缆系统的选择。然而，当选择挤压绝缘电缆与现有纸绝缘电缆连接在一起时，应特别考虑它们的适当兼容性、附件和操作特性。环境方面在可能影响高压电缆的选择及其应用的层面上被提及。第三版取消并取代了1984年出版的第二版及其修正案1（1990），构成了技术修订。 与上一版相比，此版本包括以下重大技术变更: -范围已更改为交流。高压电缆和电缆系统； -指南涉及具有挤压绝缘的电缆； -海底电缆未被覆盖但铺设在水中的电缆被覆盖； -涵盖了屏幕特殊粘合系统的操作； -有关于配件的指导； -环境方面得到解决。

IEC 60183:2015 gives guidance in the selection of a.c. high-voltage cables and cable systems with extruded insulation and mainly to be used on three-phase alternating systems operating at voltages exceeding U = 1 kV (in this standard the term high voltage is used to cover any cable above 1 kV). Submarine cables are not included in the scope. Guidance is given in the selection of the conductor size, insulation level and constructional requirements of cable to be used. In addition, information necessary to enable the appropriate selection to be made is summarized. Paper insulated power cables are not considered in this standard for their selection into cable systems. However, when selecting cables with extruded insulation to be connected together with existing paper insulated cables, particular consideration for their proper compatibility, accessories and operational characteristics should be made. Environmental aspects are mentioned at the level at which they may influence the selection of high-voltage cables and their application. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in 1984, and its Amendment 1 (1990) and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- the scope has been changed to a.c. high-voltage cables and cable systems;
- guidance relates to cables with extruded insulation;
- submarine cables are not covered but cables laid in water are covered;
- operation of systems with special bonding of the screen is covered;
- there is guidance on accessories;
- environmental aspects are addressed.