1 General information


Single core and multi-core cables with copper or aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated and PVC sheathed. Cables are rated at 0.6 / 1 (1.2) kV and conform to IEC 60502.

CONSTRUCTION



1 Conductor

Plain circular, compacted or shaped stranded copper or aluminium conductor, conform to IEC 60228 class 2.



2 Insulation

XLPE ( cross-linked polyethylene ) rated at 90 ° C.





3 Colours for core identification

Single core - natural ( black on request ) Two core - red, black

Three core - red, yellow and blue

Four core - red, yellow, blue and black

Five core - red, yellow, blue, black and green/yellow



4 Assembly

Two, three, four or five insulated conductors are laid up together, if necessary filled with non-hygroscopic material compatible with the insulation. The filling may be omitted provided the outer shape of the cables remains practically circular and no adhesion occurs between cores and sheath.


5 Sheath

PVC type ST2 to IEC 60502, colour black.




APPLICATIONS


These cables are designated for general use including underground burial, where they are not likely to suffer mechanical damage.



NOTE: Cables complying with BS5467 and customer`s specification are available upon request.


2 Some common use model

SINGLE CORE -- XLPE INSULATED UNARMOURED PVC SHEATHED CABLE XLPE / PVC CABLE
0.6 / 1 ( 1.2 ) kV