XLPE Insulated, PVC Bedded, Copper Tape Screened, PVC Sheathed Cable

Application

These power cable for fixed installations such as distribution networks or industrial installations.

Such as Plant engineering; Industrial machinery; Heating and air-conditioning systems; Power stations; Stage applications etc.

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Construction

1  Conductor: Plain annealed copper, class1 solid or class 2 stranded circular or compacted.

2  Insulation: Cross-linked polyethlene (XLPE) compound as per IEC 60502-1. Insulation Colour:

Number of Cores Color Code to IEC 60502-1 Color Code to BS 5467  
3+3 Red, Yellow, Blue, Green/ Brown, Black, Grey, Green/  
Yellow (x3) Yellow (x3)  
   

Assembly: Cores cabled together with PP filler and covered with non-woven tape.

Bedding: Polyvinyl dhoride (PVC) compound Type ST1 (80°C), ST2 (90°C) of IEC 60502-1.

3  Bedding Colour: Black.

4  Screen: Copper tape.

5  Outer Sheath: Polyvinyl choride (PVC) compound type ST1 (80°C), ST2 (90°C) of IEC 60502-1.

Outer Sheath Colour: Black

Electrical Characteristics

Recommended rated voltages U0

Highest system voltage     Rated voltage (U0) (kV)
(Um) (kV)   Categories A and B   Category C
1,2   0,6   0,6
Routine test voltages        
         
Rated voltage U0 (kV)       0,6
Test voltage (kV)       3,5
Maximum conductor temperatures for different types of insulating compound
     
Maximum conductor temperature (°C)  
Normal operation   Short-circuit (5 s maximum duration)
90         250

Operating Temperature: -15°C to 90°C

Test Voltage: 3.5 kV for 5 minutes

Reference Standards

Design Specification: IEC60502-1

Conductor: IEC60228, BS EN60228

Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1, BS EN60332-1

Installation Reference

Min.Bending Radius (mm): 8 x cable overall diameter

Max.Pulling Tension (N/mm2): 50

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