Prysmian LV Catalogue

Low Voltage Power Cables
XLPE, PVC, LSHF

Table of Contents
01 About us
03 Part 1: Cable Construction Data
04 Standards
PVC Range of LV Power Cables
05 Single Core CU/PVC - 450/750V
06 Single Core, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores CU/PVC/PVC - 0.6/1kV
09 Single Core CU/PVC/PVC/AWA/PVC - 0.6/1kV
10 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores CU/PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC - 0.6/1kV
XLPE Range of LV Power Cables
13 Single Core, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores CU/XLPE/PVC - 0.6/1kV
17 Single Core CU/XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC - 0.6/1kV
18 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores CU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC - 0.6/1kV
Low Smoke Halogen Free Range of LV Power Cables
21 Single Core CU/LSHF - 450/750V
22 Single Core, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores CU/XLPE/LSHF - 0.6/1kV
26 Single Core CU/XLPE/LSHF/AWA/LSHF - 0.6/1kV
27 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores CU/XLPE/LSHF/SWA/LSHF - 0.6/1kV
Technical Information
31 Appendix A: Materials Introduction
35 Appendix B: Selection Of Cross-Sectional Area Of Conductor
37 Appendix C: Current Ratings And Voltage Drop Table (Unarmoured Cable)
43 Appendix D: Current Ratings And Voltage Drop Table (Armoured Cable)
47 Appendix E: Short Circuit Ratings
48 Appendix F: Cables Drum Handling and Storage Procedure
52 Appendix G: Identification of Cores in Cables
ONE LEADER, TWO BRANDS.
Welcome to the Prysmian Group, the world’s leading cable solutions provider.
Over 130 years of aggregated history, 19,000 people in 50 countries and almost
89 plants are the best possible platform for driving change and innovation.
Operating through two of the industry’s most respected global brands, Prysmian
and Draka, we are ready to connect with our customers and help them respond
to their present and future challenges. We enable them to bring their services to
homes and businesses, cities and entire countries.
VISION
We believe in the effective, efficient and sustainable supply of Energy and
Information as a primary driver in the development of communities.
MISSION
We provide our customers worldwide with superior cable solutions based on
state-of-the-art technology and consistent excellence in execution, ultimately
delivery sustainable growth and profit.
VALUES
Excellence.
Integrity.
Understanding.
We are powered by a clear vision and an ambitious mission. We are guided by the
belief in the efficient, effective and sustainable supply of energy and information
as a driver in the development of communities. We are linking the future.
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If the steel foundations are the
bones and spines of the building,
the cables are the blood vessels
that feed life to it.
It is our commitment to the

owner, and social responsibility
to all users that we produce world
class quality cables to ensure
100% reliability and safety.
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Changi Airport, Singapore
TRUMP International Hotel & Tower,

Chicago
AUO Sunpower, Malaysia
Survanabhumi, Thailand
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Part 1: Cable Construction Data
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Standards
In Prysmian Group, we design and manufacture cables to the following standards:-

British Standards (BS)
BS EN 50525-2-31 Electric cables - Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450 / 750 V (U0/U)-
(BS6004) for Single core non-sheathed cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation.
BS EN 50525-3-41 Electric cables - Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/ 750 V (U0/U)-
(BS6004) for Single core non-sheathed cables with halogen-free crosslinked insulation, and low emission of smoke.
BS6346 Electric cables. PVC insulated, armoured cables for voltages up to 600/1000V and 1900/3300V.
BS 6360 Specification for conductors in insulated cables and cords.
BS 6500 Electric cables, Flexible cords rated up to 300/500V, for use with appliances and equipment intended
for domestic, office and similar environments.
BS 6387 Specification for performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit integrity
under fire conditions.
BS 5467 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000V and 1900/3300V.
BS 6724 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000V and 1900/3300V,
having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.
BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations. IEE Wiring Regulations.
BS 7211 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including
450/750V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring, and having low emission of smoke and
corrosive gases when affected by fire.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

IEC 60227-3 Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated Voltages up to and including 450/750V
Part 3: Non-Sheathed Cables for Fixed Wiring.
IEC 60228 Conductors of Insulated Cables.
IEC 60331 Tests for electric cables under fire conditions - Circuit integrity -
Part 11: Apparatus - Fire alone at a flame temperature of at least 750 oC.
IEC 60332-1-2 Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions -
Part 1-1: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable Procedure for
1 kW pre-mixed flame.
Part 3-22: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Category A.
Part 3-24: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Category C.
IEC 60502-1 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from
1kV (Um = 1,2kV) up to 30kV (Um = 36kV) -
Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1,2kV) and 3kV (Um = 3.6kV).
IEC 60754-1 Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables -
Part 1: Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas.
IEC 60754-2 Test on gases evolved during combustion of electric cables -
Part 2: Determination of degree of acidity of gases evolved during the combustion of material taken
from electric cables by measuring pH and conductivity.
IEC 61034-2 Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions.
Malaysia Standards
MS 136 PVC-insulated cable (non-armoured) for electric power and lighting.
MS 274 PVC-insulated cables for electricity supply with rated voltage 0.6/1kV
Singapore Standards
SS 358-3 PVC-insulated, non-sheathed cables 450/750V.
SS 299 Specification for fire resistant cables
Part 1 - Performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions.
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Single Core CU/PVC
PVC Insulated, Non-sheathed 450/750V
Component
1. Copper Conductor
2 2. PVC Insulation
Standards Applied Electrical Characteristics

Design Guide: IEC60227-3, BS EN 50525-2-31, SS358-3, MS136 Operating voltage, Uo/U: 450/750V
Conductor: IEC60228, BS6360, BS EN 60228 Max. operating temperature: 70°C
Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1-2, IEC60332-3-24** Final short circuit temperature: 160°C
Test voltage: 2.5kV for 15 minutes
Installation Guide
Min. bending radius (mm) : 6 x Cable Overall Diameter
Max. pulling tension (kgf) : 7 x No. of Core x Conductor Size
Construction
Conductor Plain annealed copper wire
Insulation An extruded layer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound
Core Identification Black, Red, Green/Yellow, Yellow, Blue, White, Grey, Brown or other
Dimension & Electrical Data

Nom. Insulation Nom. Overall Approx. Cable Max. d.c. Resistance
Product ID No. of Core Conductor Size
Thickness Diameter Weight at 20°C
mm² mm mm kg/km Ω/km

1 1.5 0.7 3.0 22 12.1
1 2.5 0.8 3.6 33 7.41
1 4 0.8 4.2 50 4.61
1 6 0.8 4.7 70 3.08
1 10 1.0 6.1 118 1.83
1 16 1.0 7.1 178 1.15
1 25 1.2 8.8 280 0.727
1 35 1.2 10.1 376 0.524
1 50 1.4 11.7 509 0.387
1 70 1.4 13.5 717 0.268
1 95 1.6 15.8 991 0.193
1 120 1.6 17.4 1229 0.153
1 150 1.8 19.4 1512 0.124
1 185 2.0 21.6 1895 0.0991
1 240 2.2 24.7 2471 0.0754
1 300 2.4 27.5 3092 0.0601
1 400 2.6 30.9 3938 0.0470
1 500 2.8 34.4 4945 0.0366
1 630 2.8 38.4 6303 0.0283
** Available upon request
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Single Core, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores CU/PVC/PVC
PVC Insulated, PVC sheathed Cable, 0.6/1kV
1 Component
3 2 1 1. Copper Conductor
2 2. PVC Insulation
3. PVC/PVC-FR** sheath
3

Design Guide: IEC60502-1, MS274 Operating voltage, Uo/U: 600/1000V
Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1-2, IEC60332-3-24**, IEC60332-3-22** Final short circuit temperature: 160°C
Installation Guide
Min. bending radius (mm) : 8 x Cable Overall Diameter, (sector shape); 6 x cable overall diameter (circular shape)
Construction
Core Identification Refer to Appendix F for details except single core. Single core will come with black insulation.
Assembly*** Cores cabled together, supplied with filler* and covered with polyester (PETP) binder tape*
Outer Sheath An extruded layer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound
Outer Sheath Colour Black except single core. Single core will come with grey outer sheath.

Nom. Insulation Nom. Sheath Nom. Overall Approx. Cable Max. d.c. Resistance
Thickness Thickness Diameter Weight at 20°C
mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

1 1.5 0.8 1.4 6.0 53 12.1
1 2.5 0.8 1.4 6.4 66 7.41
1 4 1.0 1.4 7.4 93 4.61
1 6 1.0 1.4 7.9 118 3.08
1 10 1.0 1.4 8.9 167 1.83
1 16 1.0 1.4 9.9 234 1.15
1 25 1.2 1.4 11.6 347 0.727
1 35 1.2 1.4 12.9 451 0.524
1 50 1.4 1.4 14.5 595 0.387
1 70 1.4 1.4 16.3 815 0.268
1 95 1.6 1.5 18.8 1113 0.193
1 120 1.6 1.6 20.6 1372 0.153
1 150 1.8 1.6 22.6 1670 0.124
1 185 2.0 1.7 25.0 2082 0.0991
1 240 2.2 1.8 28.3 2686 0.0754
1 300 2.4 1.9 31.3 3342 0.0601
1 400 2.6 2.0 34.9 4248 0.0470
1 500 2.8 2.1 38.6 5307 0.0366
1 630 2.8 2.2 42.8 6736 0.0283
1 800 2.8 2.5 47.7 8536 0.0221
1 1000 3.0 2.5 52.6 10649 0.0176
* Optional
*** Not applicable for single core
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CU/PVC/PVC, PVC Insulated, PVC sheathed Cable, 0.6/1kV
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-Cores

mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

2 1.5 0.8 1.8 10.4 134 12.1
2 2.5 0.8 1.8 11.3 166 7.41
2 4 1.0 1.8 12.4 215 4.61
2 6 1.0 1.8 13.5 275 3.08
2 10 1.0 1.8 16.3 380 1.83
2 16 1.0 1.8 18.7 526 1.15
2 25 1.2 1.8 22.2 768 0.727
2 35 1.2 1.8 24.8 988 0.524
2 50 1.4 1.8 28.1 1297 0.387
2 70 1.4 1.9 32.0 1775 0.268
2 95 1.6 2.0 37.2 2439 0.193
2 120 1.6 2.1 40.7 2996 0.153
2 150 1.8 2.2 44.8 3664 0.124
2 185 2.0 2.4 49.9 4564 0.0991
2 240 2.2 2.5 56.2 5894 0.0754
2 300 2.4 2.7 62.4 7336 0.0601
2 400 2.6 3.0 69.9 9293 0.0470

3 1.5 0.8 1.8 10.9 159 12.1
3 2.5 0.8 1.8 11.9 202 7.41
3 4 1.0 1.8 13.0 267 4.61
3 6 1.0 1.8 14.3 347 3.08
3 10 1.0 1.8 17.4 511 1.83
3 16 1.0 1.8 19.9 724 1.15
3 25 1.2 1.8 23.7 1086 0.727
3 35 1.2 1.8 26.2 1396 0.524
3 35 sh 1.2 1.8 21.9 1340 0.524
3 50 1.4 1.8 29.8 1847 0.387
3 50 sh 1.4 1.8 24.7 1770 0.387
3 70 1.4 1.9 33.9 2471 0.268
3 70 sh 1.4 1.9 27.9 2430 0.268
3 95 1.6 2.1 39.6 3411 0.193
3 95 sh 1.6 2.1 32.6 3278 0.193
3 120 1.6 2.2 43.3 4336 0.153
3 120 sh 1.6 2.2 35.4 4149 0.1530
3 150 1.8 2.3 47.8 5310 0.124
3 150 sh 1.8 2.3 39.2 4948 0.124
3 185 2.0 2.5 53.2 6618 0.0991
3 185 sh 2.0 2.5 43.7 6154 0.0991
3 240 2.2 2.7 60.1 8584 0.0754
3 240 sh 2.2 2.7 49.2 7905 0.0754
3 300 2.4 2.8 66.5 10661 0.0601
3 300 sh 2.4 2.9 53.6 9685 0.0601
3 400 2.6 3.1 74.5 13510 0.047
3 400 sh 2.6 3.1 66.4 12849 0.047
sh: sector shaped conductor
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CU/PVC/PVC, PVC Insulated, PVC sheathed Cable, 0.6/1kV
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-Cores


4 1.5 0.8 1.8 11.8 196 12.1
4 2.5 0.8 1.8 12.8 255 7.41
4 4 1.0 1.8 15.1 371 4.61
4 6 1.0 1.8 16.5 483 3.08
4 10 1.0 1.8 19.1 667 1.83
4 16 1.0 1.8 21.6 946 1.15
4 25 1.2 1.8 25.8 1408 0.727
4 35 1.2 1.8 28.8 1818 0.524
4 35 sh 1.2 1.8 26.2 1780 0.524
4 50 1.4 1.9 33.1 2467 0.387
4 50 sh 1.4 1.9 29.0 2352 0.387
4 70 1.4 2.1 37.9 3413 0.268
4 70 sh 1.4 2.0 33.2 3251 0.268
4 95 1.6 2.2 43.4 4599 0.193
4 95 sh 1.6 2.2 38.6 4438 0.193
4 120 1.6 2.3 48.0 5623 0.153
4 120 sh 1.6 2.3 41.8 5516 0.1530
4 150 1.8 2.5 53.1 6943 0.124
4 150 sh 1.8 2.5 46.9 6613 0.124
4 185 2.0 2.7 59.1 8687 0.0991
4 185 sh 2.0 2.6 51.9 8180 0.0991
4 240 2.2 2.9 66.8 11185 0.0754
4 240 sh 2.2 2.9 58.8 10545 0.0754
4 300 2.4 3.1 74.2 14008 0.0601
4 300 sh 2.4 3.1 65.1 12954 0.0601
4 400 2.6 3.4 83.0 17664 0.047
4 400 sh 2.6 3.4 73.3 17018 0.047
5 1.5 0.8 1.8 12.7 214 12.1

5 2.5 0.8 1.8 13.9 276 7.41
5 4.0 1.0 1.8 16.0 402 4.61
7 1.5 0.8 1.8 13.7 266 12.1
7 2.5 0.8 1.8 14.9 350 7.41
7 4.0 1.0 1.8 17.4 514 4.61
12 1.5 0.8 1.8 17.4 420 12.1
12 2.5 0.8 1.8 19.2 559 7.41
12 4.0 1.0 1.8 22.7 834 4.61
19 1.5 0.8 1.8 20.1 611 12.1
19 2.5 0.8 1.8 22.2 826 7.41
19 4.0 1.0 1.8 26.5 1247 4.61
27 1.5 0.8 1.8 23.6 833 12.1
27 2.5 0.8 1.8 26.2 1138 7.41
27 4.0 1.0 1.9 32.0 1745 4.61
37 1.5 0.8 1.8 26.6 1099 12.1
37 2.5 0.8 1.8 29.5 1511 7.41
37 4.0 1.0 2.1 36.5 2269 4.61
48 1.5 0.8 1.8 30.6 1411 12.1
48 2.5 0.8 1.9 34.0 1949 7.41
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Single Core CU/PVC/PVC/AWA/PVC
PVC Insulated, PVC bedded, AWA armoured, PVC sheathed Cable 0.6/1kV
2 Component
1. Copper Conductor
2. PVC Insulation
3
3. PVC Bedding
4. Aluminium Wire Armoured
4 5. PVC/PVC-FR** sheath
5 5 4 3 2 1

Design Guide: BS6346, MS274 Operating voltage, Uo/U: 600/1000V
Installation Guide
Construction
Core Identification Refer to Appendix F for details
Bedding An extruded layer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound
Bedding Colour Black
Armour A single layer of aluminium wire armoured (AWA)
Outer Sheath Colour Black

Nom. Nom. Dia. Nom. Ar- Nom. Nom. Approx. Max. d.c.
Conductor
Product ID No. of Core Insulation after mour Wire Sheath Overall Cable Resistance at
Size
Thickness Bedding Size Thickness Diameter Weight 20°C
mm² mm mm mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km
1 50 1.4 13.3 1.25 1.5 19.1 804 0.387
1 70 1.4 15.1 1.25 1.6 21.1 1056 0.268
1 95 1.6 17.4 1.25 1.6 23.4 1378 0.193
1 120 1.6 19.4 1.6 1.7 26.3 1738 0.153
1 150 1.8 21.4 1.6 1.7 28.3 2071 0.124
1 185 2.0 23.6 1.6 1.8 30.8 2522 0.0991
1 240 2.2 26.7 1.6 1.9 34.1 3189 0.0754
1 300 2.4 29.5 1.6 1.9 37.0 3878 0.0601
1 400 2.6 33.3 2.0 2.1 42.0 5002 0.047
1 500 2.8 36.8 2.0 2.1 45.5 6112 0.0366
1 630 2.8 40.8 2.0 2.2 49.7 7610 0.0283
1 800 2.8 45.5 2.5 2.4 55.8 9699 0.0221
1 1000 3.0 50.4 2.5 2.5 60.9 11954 0.0176
* Optional
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2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores CU/PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC
PVC insulated, PVC bedded, SWA armoured, PVC sheathed Cable 0.6/1kV
1
2
Component
3 1. Copper Conductor
2. PVC Insulation
3. PVC Bedding
4 4. Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured
5. PVC/PVC-FR** sheath
5 5 4 3 2 1

Design Guide: BS6346, MS274 Operating voltage, Uo/U: 600/1000V
Installation Guide
Construction
Assembly Cores cabled together, supplied with filler* and covered with polyester (PETP) binder tape*
Armour A single layer of galvanised steel wire armour (SWA)

Nom. Nom. Dia. Nom. Nom. Nom. Approx. Max. d.c.
Conductor
Product ID No. of Core Insulation after Armour Sheath Overall Cable Resistance at
Size
Thickness Bedding Wire Size Thickness Diameter Weight 20°C

2 1.5 0.6 7.3 0.9 1.4 12.2 287 12.1
2 2.5 0.7 8.6 0.9 1.4 13.5 353 7.41
2 4 0.8 10.1 0.9 1.4 15.0 447 4.61
2 6 0.8 11.2 0.9 1.5 16.3 542 3.08
2 10 1.0 14.0 1.25 1.6 20.0 783 1.83
2 16 1.0 16.2 1.25 1.6 21.9 992 1.15
2 25 1.2 20.1 1.6 1.7 26.7 1516 0.727
2 35 1.2 22.7 1.6 1.8 29.5 1833 0.727
2 50 1.4 26.0 1.6 1.9 33.0 2261 0.387
2 70 1.4 30.0 1.6 1.9 37.0 2885 0.268
2 95 1.6 35.1 2.0 2.1 43.3 4056 0.193
2 120 1.6 38.4 2.0 2.2 46.8 4717 0.153
2 150 1.8 42.3 2.0 2.3 50.9 5563 0.124
2 185 2.0 47.4 2.5 2.4 57.2 7183 0.0991
2 240 2.2 53.5 2.5 2.5 63.5 8829 0.0754
2 300 2.4 59.7 2.5 2.7 70.1 10607 0.0601
2 400 2.6 66.6 2.5 2.9 77.4 12862 0.047
* Optional
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CU/PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC, PVC insulated, PVC bedded, SWA armoured, PVC sheathed Cable 0.6/1kV
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores

Nom. Nom. Dia. Nom. Nom. Approx. Max. d.c.
Conductor Nom. Sheath
Product ID No. of Core Insulation after Armour Overall Cable Resistance
Size Thickness
Thickness Bedding Wire Size Diameter Weight at 20°C
mm² mm mm mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

3 1.5 0.6 7.7 0.9 1.4 12.6 315 12.1
3 2.5 0.7 9.1 0.9 1.4 14.0 390 7.41
3 4 0.8 10.7 0.9 1.4 15.6 499 4.61
3 6 0.8 12.0 1.25 1.5 17.8 707 3.08
3 10 1.0 15.1 1.25 1.6 21.2 974 1.83
3 16 1.0 17.4 1.25 1.6 23.1 1235 1.15
3 25 1.2 21.6 1.6 1.7 28.2 1910 0.727
3 35 1.2 24.1 1.6 1.8 30.9 2320 0.524
3 35 sh 1.2 19.8 1.6 1.8 27.1 2149 0.524
3 50 1.4 27.7 1.6 1.9 34.7 2938 0.387
3 50 sh 1.4 22.6 1.6 1.9 30.1 2710 0.387
3 70 1.4 32.3 2.0 2.0 40.3 4123 0.268
3 70 sh 1.4 26.3 2.0 2.0 34.8 3765 0.268
3 95 1.6 37.3 2.0 2.1 45.5 5308 0.193
3 95 sh 1.6 30.3 2.0 2.1 39.0 4794 0.193
3 120 1.6 40.8 2.0 2.2 49.2 6311 0.153
3 120 sh 1.6 32.9 2.0 2.2 41.8 5791 0.153
3 150 1.8 45.5 2.5 2.4 55.3 8048 0.124
3 150 sh 1.8 36.9 2.5 2.4 47.2 7206 0.124
3 185 2.0 50.5 2.5 2.5 60.5 9622 0.0991
3 185 sh 2.0 41.0 2.5 2.5 51.5 8636 0.0991
3 240 2.2 57.0 2.5 2.6 67.2 11956 0.0754
3 240 sh 2.2 46.5 2.5 2.6 57.2 10747 0.0754
3 300 2.4 63.6 2.5 2.8 74.2 14513 0.0601
3 300 sh 2.4 50.5 2.5 2.8 62.0 12775 0.0601
3 400 2.6 71.0 2.5 3.0 82.0 17773 0.047
3 400 sh 2.4 56.7 2.5 3.0 68.7 16042 0.047

Size Thickness
4 1.5 0.6 7.7 0.9 1.4 12.6 315 12.1
4 2.5 0.7 9.1 0.9 1.4 14.0 390 7.41
4 4 0.8 10.7 0.9 1.4 15.6 499 4.61
4 6 0.8 12.0 1.25 1.5 17.8 707 3.08
4 10 1.0 15.1 1.25 1.6 21.2 974 1.83
4 16 1.0 17.4 1.25 1.6 23.1 1235 1.15
4 25 1.2 21.6 1.6 1.7 28.2 1910 0.727
4 35 1.2 24.1 1.6 1.8 30.9 2320 0.524
4 35 sh 1.2 19.8 1.6 1.8 27.1 2149 0.524
4 50 1.4 27.7 1.6 1.9 34.7 2938 0.387
4 50 sh 1.4 22.6 1.6 1.9 30.1 2710 0.387
4 70 1.4 32.3 2.0 2.0 40.3 4123 0.268
4 70 sh 1.4 26.3 2.0 2.0 34.8 3765 0.268
4 95 1.6 37.3 2.0 2.1 45.5 5308 0.193
4 95 sh 1.6 30.3 2.0 2.1 39.0 4794 0.193
4 120 1.6 40.8 2.0 2.2 49.2 6311 0.153
4 120 sh 1.6 32.9 2.0 2.2 41.8 5791 0.153
4 150 1.8 45.5 2.5 2.4 55.3 8048 0.124
4 150 sh 1.8 36.9 2.5 2.4 47.2 7206 0.124
4 185 2.0 50.5 2.5 2.5 60.5 9622 0.0991
4 185 sh 2.0 41.0 2.5 2.5 51.5 8636 0.0991
4 240 2.2 57.0 2.5 2.6 67.2 11956 0.0754
4 240 sh 2.2 46.5 2.5 2.6 57.2 10747 0.0754
4 300 2.4 63.6 2.5 2.8 74.2 14513 0.0601
4 300 sh 2.4 50.5 2.5 2.8 62.0 12775 0.0601
4 400 2.6 71.0 2.5 3.0 82.0 17773 0.047
4 400 sh 2.4 56.7 2.5 3.0 68.7 16042 0.047
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CU/PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC, PVC insulated, PVC bedded, SWA armoured, PVC sheathed Cable 0.6/1kV
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores

Size Thickness

5 1.5 0.6 9.3 0.9 1.4 14.2 393 12.1
5 2.5 0.7 11.0 0.9 1.5 16.1 512 7.41
5 4.0 0.8 13.1 1.25 1.5 18.6 764 4.61
7 1.5 0.6 10.2 0.9 1.4 15.0 459 12.1

7 2.5 0.7 12.0 1.25 1.5 17.8 695 7.41
7 4.0 0.8 14.2 1.25 1.6 19.9 910 4.61
12 1.5 0.6 13.5 1.25 1.5 19.3 775 12.1

12 2.5 0.7 16.1 1.25 1.6 22.2 1017 7.41
12 4.0 0.8 19.5 1.6 1.7 26.2 1521 4.61
19 1.5 0.6 15.8 1.25 1.6 21.8 1014 12.1

19 2.5 0.7 19.4 1.6 1.7 26.4 1549 7.41
19 4.0 0.8 23.0 1.6 1.8 29.8 2051 4.61
27 1.5 0.6 19.5 1.6 1.7 26.4 1497 12.1

27 2.5 0.7 23.3 1.6 1.8 30.5 2004 7.41
27 4.0 0.8 28.1 2.0 2.0 36.1 2992 4.61
37 1.5 0.6 21.9 1.6 1.8 29.0 1829 12.1

37 2.5 0.7 26.3 1.6 1.9 33.8 2475 7.41
37 4.0 0.8 31.7 2.0 2.1 39.9 3698 4.61
48 1.5 0.6 25.1 1.6 1.9 32.6 2224 12.1

48 2.5 0.7 30.6 2.0 2.0 39.2 3369 7.41
12
Single Core, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores CU/XLPE/PVC
XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed Cable 0.6/1kV
1 Component
1. Copper Conductor
3 2 1 2. XLPE Insulation
2 3. PVC/PVC-FR** sheath

Design Guide: IEC60502-1 Operating voltage, Uo/U: 600/1000V
Installation Guide
Min. bending radius (mm) : 6 x Cable Overall Diameter (Single Core)
Min. bending radius (mm) : 8 x Cable Overall Diameter (2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores)
Construction
Insulation An extruded layer of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) compound
Core Identification Refer to Appendix F for details except single core. Single core will come with natural colour insulation.
Assembly***
Sheath Colour Black

Nom. Max. d.c.
Nom. Sheath Nom. Overall Approx. Cable
Product ID No. of Core Conductor Size Insulation Resistance at
Thickness Diameter Weight
Thickness 20°C
1 1.5 0.7 1.4 5.8 47 12.1
1 2.5 0.7 1.4 6.2 62 7.41
1 4 0.7 1.4 6.8 77 4.61
1 6 0.7 1.4 7.3 100 3.08
1 10 0.7 1.4 8.5 150 1.83
1 16 0.7 1.4 9.5 211 1.15
1 25 0.9 1.4 11.2 314 0.727
1 35 0.9 1.4 12.5 414 0.524
1 50 1.0 1.4 13.7 538 0.387
1 70 1.1 1.4 15.7 751 0.268
1 95 1.1 1.5 18.0 1018 0.193
1 120 1.2 1.5 19.7 1267 0.153
1 150 1.4 1.6 21.9 1555 0.124
1 185 1.6 1.6 24.2 1932 0.0991
1 240 1.7 1.7 27.2 2510 0.0754
1 300 1.8 1.8 29.9 3125 0.0601
1 400 2.0 1.9 33.6 3985 0.047
1 500 2.2 2.0 37.3 4978 0.0366
1 630 2.4 2.2 42.0 6430 0.0283
1 800 2.6 2.4 47.2 8188 0.0221
1 1000 2.8 2.5 52.4 10256 0.0176
* Optional
*** Not available for single core
13
CU/XLPE/PVC, XLPE insulated, PVC sheathed Cable, 0.6/1kV
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores

Nom. Max. d.c.
Product ID No. of Core Conductor Size Insulation Resistance
Thickness at 20°C

2 1.5 0.7 1.8 9.6 117 12.1
2 2.5 0.7 1.8 10.4 147 7.41
2 4 0.7 1.8 11.5 193 4.61
2 6 0.7 1.8 12.7 249 3.08
2 10 0.7 1.8 15.2 339 1.83
2 16 0.7 1.8 17.3 476 1.15
2 25 0.9 1.8 20.8 697 0.727
2 35 0.9 1.8 23.2 910 0.524
2 50 1.0 1.8 25.8 1177 0.387
2 70 1.1 1.8 30.1 1643 0.268
2 95 1.1 1.9 34.1 2220 0.193
2 120 1.2 2.0 38.2 2798 0.153
2 150 1.4 2.2 42.4 3415 0.124
2 185 1.6 2.3 47.2 4249 0.0991
2 240 1.7 2.5 53.2 5530 0.0754
2 300 1.8 2.6 58.8 6853 0.0601
2 400 2.0 2.9 66.2 8714 0.047
Nom. Max. d.c.

Thickness at 20°C

3 1.5 0.7 1.8 10.1 138 12.1
3 2.5 0.7 1.8 11.0 177 7.41
3 4 0.7 1.8 12.2 238 4.61
3 6 0.7 1.8 13.5 312 3.08
3 10 0.7 1.8 16.2 460 1.83
3 16 0.7 1.8 18.5 656 1.15
3 25 0.9 1.8 22.3 976 0.727
3 35 0.9 1.8 25.0 1286 0.524
3 35 sh 0.9 1.8 20.2 1210 0.524
3 50 1.0 1.8 27.8 1677 0.387
3 50 sh 1.0 1.8 22.6 1594 0.387
3 70 1.1 1.9 32.7 2412 0.268
3 70 sh 1.1 1.9 26.4 2276 0.268
3 95 1.1 2.0 37.1 3259 0.193
3 95 sh 1.1 2.0 29.8 3000 0.193
3 120 1.2 2.1 41.3 4077 0.153
3 120 sh 1.2 2.1 33.0 3874 0.153
3 150 1.4 2.3 46.0 5008 0.124
3 150 sh 1.4 2.3 37.1 4637 0.124
3 185 1.6 2.4 51.2 6265 0.0991
3 185 sh 1.6 2.4 41.3 5767 0.0991
3 240 1.7 2.6 57.8 8142 0.0754
3 240 sh 1.7 2.6 46.4 7414 0.0754
3 300 1.8 2.8 64.0 10119 0.0601
3 300 sh 1.8 2.8 50.4 9091 0.0601
3 400 2.0 3.0 71.8 12853 0.047
3 400 sh 2.0 3.0 60.8 12097 0.047
14
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores

Nom. Max. d.c.
Thickness at 20°C

4 1.5 0.7 1.8 11.0 172 12.1
4 2.5 0.7 1.8 12.0 223 7.41
4 4 0.7 1.8 13.4 304 4.61
4 6 0.7 1.8 14.8 403 3.08
4 10 0.7 1.8 17.7 594 1.83
4 16 0.7 1.8 20.3 856 1.15
4 25 0.9 1.8 24.6 1278 0.727
4 35 0.9 1.8 27.9 1690 0.524
4 35 sh 0.9 1.8 24.3 1639 0.524
4 50 1.0 1.9 31.2 2244 0.387
4 50 sh 1.0 1.9 26.7 2159 0.387
4 70 1.1 2.0 36.4 3173 0.268
4 70 sh 1.1 2.0 31.4 3080 0.268
4 95 1.1 2.1 41.3 4278 0.193
4 95 sh 1.1 2.1 35.7 4056 0.193
4 120 1.2 2.3 46.1 5471 0.153
4 120 sh 1.2 2.3 39.7 5245 0.153
4 150 1.4 2.4 51.1 6690 0.124
4 150 sh 1.4 2.4 44.6 6262 0.124
4 185 1.6 2.6 57.1 8409 0.0991
4 185 sh 1.6 2.6 49.7 7807 0.0991
4 240 1.7 2.8 64.4 10923 0.0754
4 240 sh 1.7 2.8 56.0 10027 0.0754
4 300 1.8 3.0 71.3 13567 0.0601
4 300 sh 1.8 3.0 61.8 12326 0.0601
4 400 2.0 3.3 80.2 17268 0.047
4 400 sh 2.0 3.2 69.5 16291 0.047

5 1.5 0.7 1.8 11.9 183 12.1
5 2.5 0.7 1.8 13.1 240 7.41
5 4 0.7 1.8 14.6 331 4.61
5 6 0.7 1.8 16.2 442 3.08
5 10 0.7 1.8 18.8 707 1.83
5 16 0.7 1.8 21.7 1028 1.15
5 25 0.9 1.8 26.4 1549 0.727
5 35 0.9 1.8 29.8 2038 0.524
5 50 1.0 1.9 34.5 2774 0.387
5 70 1.1 2.1 40.2 3891 0.268
5 95 1.1 2.2 45.4 5161 0.913
15
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores


7 1.5 0.7 1.8 12.8 226 12.1
7 2.5 0.7 1.8 14.6 302 7.41
7 4.0 0.7 1.8 15.7 419 4.61
12 1.5 0.7 1.8 16.2 351 12.1

12 2.5 0.7 1.8 18.1 478 7.41
12 4.0 0.7 1.8 20.3 676 4.61
19 1.5 0.7 1.8 18.8 507 12.1

19 2.5 0.7 1.8 20.9 704 7.41
19 4.0 0.7 1.8 23.6 1006 4.61
27 1.5 0.7 1.8 22.3 689 12.1

27 2.5 0.7 1.8 24.9 965 7.41
27 4.0 0.7 1.8 28.2 1390 4.61
37 1.5 0.7 1.8 24.9 901 12.1

37 2.5 0.7 1.8 27.8 1274 7.41
37 4.0 0.7 1.9 32.0 1881 4.61
48 1.5 0.7 1.8 28.3 1139 12.1

48 2.5 0.7 1.9 32.1 1634 7.41
16
Single Core CU/XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC
XLPE insulated, PVC bedded, AWA armoured, PVC sheathed Cable 0.6/1kV
2 Component
1. Copper Conductor
2. XLPE Insulation
3
3. PVC Bedding
4. Aluminium Wire Armoured
4 5. PVC Sheath
5 5 4 3 2 1

Design Guide: BS5467, IEC60502-1 Operating voltage, Uo/U: 600/1000V
Conductor : IEC60228, BS6360, BS EN 60228 Max. operating temperature: 90°C
Installation Guide
Construction
Core Identification Natural

Conductor
Size

1 50 1.0 12.9 1.25 1.8 19.0 776 0.387
1 70 1.1 14.9 1.25 1.8 21.0 1020 0.268
1 95 1.1 16.8 1.25 1.8 22.9 1307 0.193
1 120 1.2 18.6 1.6 1.8 25.4 1645 0.153
1 150 1.4 20.6 1.6 1.8 27.4 1951 0.124
1 185 1.6 22.9 1.6 1.8 29.7 2372 0.0991
1 240 1.7 25.7 1.6 1.9 32.7 2999 0.0754
1 300 1.8 28.3 1.6 2.0 35.5 3661 0.0601
1 400 2.0 32.1 2.0 2.1 40.3 4706 0.047
1 500 2.2 35.6 2.0 2.2 44.0 5796 0.0366
1 630 2.4 40.0 2.0 2.3 48.6 7316 0.0283
1 800 2.6 45.1 2.5 2.5 55.1 9696 0.0221
1 1000 2.8 50.1 2.5 2.7 60.5 11600 0.0176
* Optional
17
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, Multicores, CU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC
XLPE insulated, PVC bedded, SWA armoured, PVC sheathed Cable 0.6/1kV
1
2 Component
1. Copper Conductor
3 2. XLPE Insulation
3. PVC Bedding
4 4. Galvanised Steel
Wire Armoured
5. PVC Sheath
5 5 4 3 2 1

Conductor : IEC60228, BS6360, BS EN 60228 Max. operating temperature: 90°C
Installation Guide
Construction

Armour A single layer of steel wire armoured (SWA)

Conductor
Size
2 1.5 0.7 8.0 0.9 1.8 13.4 332 12.1

2 2.5 0.7 8.9 0.9 1.8 14.3 381 7.41
2 4 0.7 10.0 0.9 1.8 15.4 447 4.61
2 6 0.7 11.1 0.9 1.8 16.5 533 3.08
2 10 0.7 13.6 1.25 1.8 19.7 780 1.83
2 16 0.7 15.7 1.25 1.8 21.8 978 1.15
2 25 0.9 19.2 1.6 1.8 26.0 1457 0.727
2 35 0.9 21.6 1.6 1.8 28.4 1754 0.524
2 50 1.0 24.2 1.6 1.8 31.0 2117 0.387
2 70 1.1 28.5 1.6 2.0 35.7 2770 0.268
2 95 1.1 32.7 2.0 2.1 40.9 3827 0.193
2 120 1.2 36.4 2.0 2.2 44.8 4573 0.153
2 150 1.4 40.3 2.5 2.3 48.9 5351 0.124
2 185 1.6 45.3 2.5 2.5 55.3 7006 0.0991
2 240 1.7 51.0 2.5 2.7 61.4 8588 0.0754
2 300 1.8 56.8 2.5 2.8 61.4 10305 0.0601
2 400 2.0 63.6 2.5 3.1 74.8 12569 0.047
* Optional
18
CU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC, XLPE insulated, PVC bedded, SWA armoured, PVC sheathed Cable, 0.6/1kV
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores

Size Thickness

3 1.5 0.7 8.6 0.9 1.8 14.0 365 12.1
3 2.5 0.7 9.5 0.9 1. 8 14.9 425 7.41
3 4 0.7 10.7 0.9 1.8 16.1 515 4.61
3 6 0.7 12.0 0.9 1.8 17.4 616 3.08
3 10 0.7 14.6 1.25 1.8 20.7 936 1.83
3 16 0.7 16.9 1.25 1.8 23.0 1194 1.15
3 25 0.9 20.7 1.6 1.8 27.5 1793 0.727
3 35 0.9 23.4 1.6 1.8 30.2 2198 0.524
3 35 sh 0.9 18.6 1.6 1.8 25.4 1950 0.524
3 50 1.0 26.2 1.6 1.9 33.2 2708 0.387
3 50 sh 1.0 20.9 1.6 1.9 27.9 2431 0.387
3 70 1.1 31.3 2.0 2.0 39.3 3963 0.268
3 70 sh 1.1 25.0 2.0 2.1 33.2 3518 0.268
3 95 1.1 35.4 2.0 2.2 43.8 5019 0.193
3 95 sh 1.1 28.2 2.0 2.2 36.6 4398 0.193
3 120 1.2 39.5 2.0 2.3 48.1 6000 0.153
3 120 sh 1.2 31.2 2.0 2.3 39.8 5419 0.153
3 150 1.4 44.2 2.5 2.5 54.2 7715 0.124
3 150 sh 1.4 35.2 2.5 2.5 45.2 6777 0.124
3 185 1.6 49.2 2.5 2.6 59.4 9264 0.0991
3 185 sh 1.6 39.3 2.5 2.6 49.5 8149 0.0991
3 240 1.7 55.8 2.5 2.8 66.4 11544 0.0754
3 240 sh 1.7 44.4 2.5 2.8 55.0 10136 0.0754
3 300 1.8 61.6 2.5 3.0 72.6 13870 0.0601
3 300 sh 1.8 48.0 2.5 3.0 59.0 12019 0.0601
3 400 2.0 69.0 3.2 3.3 81.9 18039 0.047
3 400 sh 2.0 58.0 2.5 3.3 69.6 15650 0.047
Nom. Nom. Dia. Nom. Nom. Approx. Max. d.c. Resis-

Product ID No. of Core Insulation after Armour Overall Cable tance
Size Thickness
4 1.5 0.7 9.4 0.9 1.8 14.8 413 12.1
4 2.5 0.7 10.4 0.9 1.8 15.8 493 7.41
4 4 0.7 11.8 0.9 1.8 17.2 602 4.61
4 6 0.7 13.2 1.25 1.8 19.3 842 3.08
4 10 0.7 16.1 1.25 1.8 22.2 1108 1.83
4 16 0.7 18.7 1.25 1.8 24.8 1453 1.15
4 25 0.9 23.0 1.6 1.8 29.8 2179 0.727
4 35 0.9 26.2 1.6 1.9 33.2 2722 0.524
4 35 sh 0.9 22.7 1.6 1.9 29.7 2536 0.524
4 50 1.0 29.3 2.0 2.0 37.3 3651 0.387
4 50 sh 1.0 24.9 1.6 2.0 32.1 3136 0.387
4 70 1.1 34.7 2.0 2.2 43.1 4875 0.268
4 70 sh 1.1 29.8 2.0 2.2 38.2 4541 0.268
4 95 1.1 39.4 2.0 2.3 48.0 6200 0.193
4 95 sh 1.1 33.8 2.0 2.3 42.4 5729 0.193
4 120 1.2 44.3 2.5 2.5 54.3 8179 0.153
4 120 sh 1.2 37.8 2.5 2.5 47.8 7529 0.153
4 150 1.4 49.1 2.5 2.6 59.3 9646 0.124
4 150 sh 1.4 42.6 2.5 2.6 52.8 8794 0.124
4 185 1.6 54.7 2.5 2.8 65.3 11707 0.0991
4 185 sh 1.6 47.3 2.5 2.8 57.9 10632 0.0991
4 240 1.7 62.0 2.5 3.0 73.0 14677 0.0754
4 240 sh 1.7 53.6 2.5 3.0 64.6 13251 0.0754
4 300 1.8 68.5 2.5 3.2 79.9 17676 0.0601
4 300 sh 1.8 59.0 2.5 3.2 70.4 15896 0.0601
4 400 2.0 77.2 3.2 3.5 90.5 22972 0.047
4 400 sh 2.0 66.9 3.2 3.5 80.2 21387 0.047
19
CU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC, XLPE insulated, PVC bedded, SWA armoured, PVC sheathed Cable 0.6/1kV
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores

Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Approx. Max. d.c.
Product ID No. of Core Insulation Dia. after Armour Overall Cable Resistance
Size Thickness

5 1.5 0.7 10.3 0.9 1.8 15.7 444 1.15
5 2.5 0.7 11.4 0.9 1.8 16.8 531 0.727
5 4 0.7 13.0 1.25 1.8 19.1 760 0.524
5 6 0.7 14.5 1.25 1.8 20.6 918 0.387
5 10 0.7 17.2 1.25 1.8 23.3 1256 0.268
5 16 0.7 20.1 1.6 1.8 26.9 1809 0.193
5 25 0.9 24.8 1.6 1.8 31.6 2508 0.153
5 35 0.9 28.2 1.6 1.9 35.2 3130 0.124
5 50 1.0 32.9 2.0 2.1 41.1 4391 0.0991
5 70 1.1 38.4 2.0 2.3 47.0 5780 0.0754
5 95 1.1 43.3 2.5 2.4 53.6 7737 0.193

Size Thickness

7 1.5 0.7 11.2 0.9 1.8 16.6 510 12.1
7 2.5 0.7 12.4 1.25 1.8 18.5 718 7.41
7 4 0.7 14.0 1.25 1.8 20.1 875 4.61
12 1.5 0.7 14.7 1.25 1.8 20.8 827 12.1

12 2.5 0.7 16.5 1.25 1.8 22.6 1004 7.41
12 4 0.7 18.6 1.6 1.8 25.4 1417 4.61
19 1.5 0.7 17.2 1.25 1.8 23.3 1056 12.1

19 2.5 0.7 19.4 1.6 1.8 26.2 1464 7.41
19 4 0.7 21.9 1.6 1.8 28.7 1864 4.61
27 1.5 0.7 20.6 1.6 1.8 27.4 1495 12.1

27 2.5 0.7 23.3 1.6 1.8 30.1 1867 7.41
27 4 0.7 26.5 1.6 1.9 33.5 2424 4.61
37 1.5 0.7 23.2 1.6 1.8 30.0 1802 12.1

37 2.5 0.7 26.2 1.6 1.9 33.2 2288 7.41
37 4 0.7 30.3 2.0 2.1 38.5 3351 4.61
48 1.5 0.7 26.8 1.6 1.8 33.8 2173 12.1

48 2.5 0.7 30.7 2.0 2.1 38.9 3122 7.41
20
Single Core CU/LSHF
Cross-linked polyolefin insulated, Non-sheathed Cable 450/750V
1
Component
1. Copper Conductor
2. LSHF Insulation
2

Design Guide: BS7211 Operating voltage, Uo/U: 450/750V
Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1-2, IEC60332-3-22 Final short circuit temperature: 250°C
Low Smoke & Reduced Toxidity: IEC60754-1/2, IEC61034-2 Test voltage: 2.5kV for 15 minutes
Installation Guide
Construction
Insulation An extruded layer of cross-linked polyolefin , EI5
Core Identification Black, Red, Green/Yellow, Yellow, Blue, White, Grey, Brown or other

Nom.
Nom. Overall Approx. Cable Max. d.c.
Product ID No. of Core Conductor Size Insulation
Diameter Weight Resistance at 20°C
Thickness
mm² mm mm kg/km Ω/km

1 1.5 0.7 3.0 22 12.1
1 2.5 0.8 3.6 34 7.41
1 4 0.8 4.2 51 4.61
1 6 0.8 4.7 71 3.08
1 10 1.0 6.1 120 1.83
1 16 1.0 7.1 180 1.15
1 25 1.2 8.8 283 0.727
1 35 1.2 10.1 380 0.524
1 50 1.4 11.7 514 0.387
1 70 1.4 13.5 724 0.268
1 95 1.6 15.8 1000 0.193
1 120 1.6 17.4 1239 0.153
1 150 1.8 19.4 1524 0.124
1 185 2.0 21.6 1910 0.0991
1 240 2.2 24.7 2489 0.0754
1 300 2.4 27.5 3114 0.0601
1 400 2.6 30.9 3965 0.0470
1 500 2.8 34.4 4979 0.0366
1 630 2.8 38.4 6339 0.0283
* Optional
21
Single Core, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, Multicores CU/XLPE/LSHF
XLPE insulated, LSHF sheathed Cable 0.6/1kV
Component
1 1. Copper Conductor
3 2 1 2. XLPE Insulation
2 3. LSHF Sheath

Design Guide: IEC60502-1 Operating voltage, Uo/U: 600/1000V
Low Smoke & Reduced Toxidity: IEC60754-1/2, IEC61034-2 Test voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes
Installation Guide
Min. bending radius (mm) : 6 x Cable Overall Diameter (Single Core)
Min. bending radius (mm) : 8 x Cable Overall Diameter (2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, multicores)
Construction
Core Identification Refer to Appendix F for details except single core. Single core will come with natural colour insulation.
Assembly*** Cores cabled together, supplied with filler* and covered with polyester (PETP) binder tape*
Outer Sheath A low smoke halogen free (LSHF) compound

Nom. Max. d.c.
Product ID No. of Core Conductor Size Insulation Resistance at
Thickness 20°C

1 1.5 0.7 1.4 5.8 49 12.1
1 2.5 0.7 1.4 6.2 64 7.41
1 4 0.7 1.4 6.8 80 4.61
1 6 0.7 1.4 7.3 103 3.08
1 10 0.7 1.4 8.5 153 1.83
1 16 0.7 1.4 9.5 214 1.15
1 25 0.9 1.4 11.2 318 0.727
1 35 0.9 1.4 12.5 419 0.524
1 50 1.0 1.4 13.7 543 0.387
1 70 1.1 1.4 15.7 757 0.268
1 95 1.1 1.5 18.0 1025 0.193
1 120 1.2 1.5 19.7 1275 0.153
1 150 1.4 1.6 21.9 1565 0.124
1 185 1.6 1.6 24.2 1943 0.0991
1 240 1.7 1.7 27.2 2524 0.0754
1 300 1.8 1.8 29.9 3140 0.0601
1 400 2.0 1.9 33.6 4003 0.047
1 500 2.2 2.0 37.3 5000 0.0366
1 630 2.4 2.2 42.0 6457 0.0283
1 800 2.6 2.4 47.2 8222 0.0221
1 1000 2.8 2.5 52.4 10295 0.0176
* Optional
*** Not available for single core cable
22
CU/XLPE/LSHF, XLPE insulated, LSHF sheathed Cable, 0.6/1kV
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, Multicores

Nom. Max. d.c.
Thickness at 20°C

2 1.5 0.7 1.8 9.6 122 12.1
2 2.5 0.7 1.8 10.4 152 7.41
2 4 0.7 1.8 11.5 198 4.61
2 6 0.7 1.8 12.7 255 3.08
2 10 0.7 1.8 15.2 347 1.83
2 16 0.7 1.8 17.3 484 1.15
2 25 0.9 1.8 20.8 708 0.727
2 35 0.9 1.8 23.2 922 0.524
2 50 1.0 1.8 25.8 1191 0.387
2 70 1.1 1.8 30.1 1659 0.268
2 95 1.1 1.9 34.1 2240 0.193
2 120 1.2 2.0 38.2 2821 0.153
2 150 1.4 2.2 42.4 3441 0.124
2 185 1.6 2.3 47.2 4281 0.0991
2 240 1.7 2.5 53.2 5570 0.0754
2 300 1.8 2.6 58.8 6899 0.0601
2 400 2.0 2.9 66.2 8771 0.047

Nom. Max. d.c.
Thickness at 20°C

3 1.5 0.7 1.8 10.1 143 12.1
3 2.5 0.7 1.8 11.0 183 7.41
3 4 0.7 1.8 12.2 243 4.61
3 6 0.7 1.8 13.5 319 3.08
3 10 0.7 1.8 16.2 468 1.83
3 16 0.7 1.8 18.5 666 1.15
3 25 0.9 1.8 22.3 988 0.727
3 35 0.9 1.8 25.0 1299 0.524
3 35 sh 0.9 1.8 20.2 1220 0.524
3 50 1.0 1.8 27.8 1691 0.387
3 50 sh 1.0 1.8 22.6 1606 0.387
3 70 1.1 1.9 32.7 2430 0.268
3 70 sh 1.1 1.9 26.4 2290 0.268
3 95 1.1 2.0 37.1 3281 0.193
3 95 sh 1.1 2.0 29.8 3017 0.193
3 120 1.2 2.1 41.3 4103 0.153
3 120 sh 1.2 2.1 33.0 3891 0.153
3 150 1.4 2.3 46.0 5040 0.124
3 150 sh 1.4 2.3 37.1 4662 0.124
3 185 1.6 2.4 51.2 6302 0.0991
3 185 sh 1.6 2.4 41.3 5796 0.0991
3 240 1.7 2.6 57.8 8187 0.0754
3 240 sh 1.7 2.6 46.4 7414 0.0754
3 300 1.8 2.7 63.3 9852 0.0601
3 300 sh 1.8 2.7 52.5 9108 0.0601
3 400 2.0 3 71 12505 0.047
3 400 sh 2.0 3 59.9 11635 0.047
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2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, Multicores

Nom. Max. d.c.
Thickness at 20°C

4 1.5 0.7 1.8 11.0 178 12.1
4 2.5 0.7 1.8 12.0 230 7.41
4 4 0.7 1.8 13.4 313 4.61
4 6 0.7 1.8 14.8 412 3.08
4 10 0.7 1.8 17.7 603 1.83
4 16 0.7 1.8 20.3 866 1.15
4 25 0.9 1.8 24.6 1291 0.727
4 35 0.9 1.8 27.9 1705 0.524
4 35 sh 0.9 1.8 24.3 1639 0.524
4 50 1.0 1.9 31.2 2261 0.387
4 50 sh 1.0 1.9 26.7 2159 0.387
4 70 1.1 2.0 36.4 3195 0.268
4 70 sh 1.1 2.0 31.4 3080 0.268
4 95 1.1 2.1 41.3 4303 0.193
4 95 sh 1.1 2.1 35.7 4056 0.193
4 120 1.2 2.3 46.1 5503 0.153
4 120 sh 1.2 2.3 39.7 5245 0.153
4 150 1.4 2.4 51.1 6727 0.124
4 150 sh 1.4 2.4 44.6 6262 0.124
4 185 1.6 2.6 57.1 8454 0.0991
4 185 sh 1.6 2.6 49.7 7807 0.0991
4 240 1.7 2.8 64.4 10977 0.0754
4 240 sh 1.7 2.8 56.0 10027 0.0754
4 300 1.8 3.0 71.3 13632 0.0601
4 300 sh 1.8 3.0 61.8 12326 0.0601
4 400 2.0 3.3 80.2 17348 0.047
4 400 sh 2.0 3.2 69.5 16291 0.047
Nom. Max. d.c.

Thickness at 20°C

5 1.5 0.7 1.8 11.9 189 12.1
5 2.5 0.7 1.8 13.1 246 7.41
5 4 0.7 1.8 14.6 338 4.61
5 6 0.7 1.8 16.2 450 3.08
5 10 0.7 1.8 18.8 716 1.83
5 16 0.7 1.8 21.7 1040 1.15
5 25 0.9 1.8 26.4 1563 0.727
5 35 0.9 1.8 29.8 2054 0.524
5 50 1.0 1.9 34.5 2795 0.387
5 70 1.1 2.1 40.2 3916 0.268
5 95 1.1 2.2 45.2 5204 0.193
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2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, Multicores

Nom. Max. d.c.
Product ID No. of Core Conductor Size Insulation Thick- Resistance
ness at 20°C

7 1.5 0.7 1.8 12.8 232 12.1
7 2.5 0.7 1.8 14.6 309 7.41
7 4.0 0.7 1.8 15.6 426 4.61
12 1.5 0.7 1.8 16.2 359 12.1

12 2.5 0.7 1.8 18.1 488 7.41
12 4.0 0.7 1.8 20.2 685 4.61
19 1.5 0.7 1.8 18.8 507 12.1

19 2.5 0.8 1.8 22.2 715 7.41
19 4.0 1.0 1.8 26.5 1247 4.61
27 1.5 0.7 1.8 22.3 700 12.1

27 2.5 0.7 1.8 18.1 978 7.41
27 4.0 0.7 1.8 28.0 1401 4.61
37 1.5 0.7 1.8 24.9 913 12.1

37 2.5 0.7 1.8 27.8 1288 7.41
37 4.0 0.7 1.9 31.8 1895 4.61
48 1.5 0.7 1.8 28.3 1155 12.1

48 2.5 0.7 1.9 32.1 1652 7.41
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Single Core CU/XLPE/LSHF/AWA/LSHF
XLPE insulated, LSHF bedded, AWA armoured, LSHF sheathed Cable 0.6/1kV
2 Component
1. Copper Conductor
3. LSHF Bedding
4 4. Aluminium Wire Armoured
5. LSHF Sheath
5 5 4 3 2 1

Design Guide: BS6724, IEC60502-1 Operating voltage, Uo/U : 600/1000V
Conductor: IEC60228, BS6360, BS EN 60228 Max. operating temperature : 90°C
Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1-2, IEC60332-3-22 Final short circuit temperature : 250°C
Low Smoke & Reduced Toxidity : IEC60754-1/2, IEC61034-2 Test voltage : 3.5kV for 5 minutes
Installation Guide
Min. bending radius (mm): 10 x Cable Overall Diameter
Max. pulling tension (kgf): 7 x No. of Core x Conductor Size
Construction
Core Identification Natural
Bedding An extruded layer of low smoke halogen free (LSHF) compound
Outer Sheath An extruded layer of low smoke halogen free (LSHF) compound

Conductor
Size
1 50 1.0 12.9 1.25 1.8 19.0 745 0.387
1 70 1.1 14.9 1.25 1.8 21.0 986 0.268
1 95 1.1 16.8 1.25 1.8 22.9 1279 0.193
1 120 1.2 18.6 1.6 1.8 25.4 1552 0.153
1 150 1.4 20.6 1.6 1.8 27.4 1959 0.124
1 185 1.6 22.9 1.6 1.8 29.7 2396 0.0991
1 240 1.7 25.7 1.6 1.9 32.7 3010 0.0754
1 300 1.8 28.3 1.6 2.0 35.5 3674 0.0601
1 400 2.0 32.1 2.0 2.1 40.3 4725 0.047
1 500 2.2 35.6 2.0 2.2 44.0 5817 0.0366
1 630 2.4 40.0 2.0 2.3 48.6 7354 0.0283
1 800 2.6 45.1 2.5 2.5 55.1 9432 0.0221
1 1000 2.8 50.1 2.5 2.7 60.5 11613 0.0176
* Optional
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2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, Multicores, CU/XLPE/LSHF/SWA/LSHF
XLPE insulated, LSHF bedded, SWA armoured, LSHF sheathed Cable 0.6/1kV
1
2 Component
1. Copper Conductor
3. LSHF Bedding
4 4. Galvanised Steel
Wire Armoured
5. LSHF Sheath
5 5 4 3 2 1

Low Smoke & Reduced Toxidity : IEC60754-1/2, IEC61034-2 Test voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes
Installation Guide
Construction
Bedding An extruded layer of low smoke halogen free (LSHF) compound
Armour A single layer of galvanised steel wire armour (SWA)
Outer Sheath An extruded layer of low smoke halogen free (LSHF) compound

Conductor
Size

2 1.5 0.7 8.0 0.9 1.8 13.4 292 12.1
2 2.5 0.7 8.9 0.9 1.8 14.3 341 7.41
2 4 0.7 10.0 0.9 1.8 15.4 410 4.61
2 6 0.7 11.1 0.9 1.8 16.5 493 3.08
2 10 0.7 13.6 1.25 1.8 19.7 749 1.83
2 16 0.7 15.7 1.25 1.8 21.8 943 1.15
2 25 0.9 19.2 1.6 1.8 26.0 1268 0.727
2 35 0.9 21.6 1.6 1.8 28.4 1761 0.524
2 50 1.0 24.2 1.6 1.8 31.0 2141 0.387
2 70 1.1 28.5 1.6 2.0 35.7 2781 0.268
2 95 1.1 32.7 2.0 2.1 40.9 3868 0.193
2 120 1.2 36.4 2.0 2.2 44.8 4593 0.153
2 150 1.4 40.3 2.0 2.3 48.9 5408 0.124
2 185 1.6 45.3 2.5 2.5 55.3 7039 0.0991
2 240 1.7 51.0 2.5 2.7 61.4 8640 0.0754
2 300 1.8 56.8 2.5 2.8 67.4 10322 0.0601
2 400 2.0 63.6 2.5 3.1 74.8 12599 0.047
* Optional
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CU/XLPE/LSHF/SWA/LSHF, XLPE insulated, LSHF bedded, SWA armoured, LSHF sheathed
Cable, 0.6/1kV
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, Multicores

Size Thickness

3 1.5 0.7 8.6 0.9 1.8 14.0 320 12.1
3 2.5 0.7 9.5 0.9 1.8 14.9 383 7.41
3 4 0.7 10.7 0.9 1.8 16.1 466 4.61
3 6 0.7 12.0 0.9 1.8 17.4 565 3.08
3 10 0.7 14.6 1.25 1.8 20.7 890 1.83
3 16 0.7 16.9 1.25 1.8 23.0 1157 1.15
3 25 0.9 20.7 1.6 1.8 27.5 1797 0.727
3 35 0.9 23.4 1.6 1.8 30.2 2199 0.524
3 35 sh 0.9 18.6 1.6 1.8 25.4 2020 0.524
3 50 1.0 26.2 1.6 1.9 33.2 2695 0.387
3 50 sh 1.0 20.9 1.6 1.9 27.9 2489 0.387
3 70 1.1 31.3 2.0 2.0 39.3 3549 0.268
3 70 sh 1.1 25.0 2.0 2.1 33.2 3321 0.268
3 95 1.1 35.4 2.0 2.2 43.8 4929 0.193
3 95 sh 1.1 28.2 2.0 2.2 36.6 4503 0.193
3 120 1.2 39.5 2.0 2.3 48.1 5931 0.153
3 120 sh 1.2 31.2 2.0 2.3 39.8 5512 0.153
3 150 1.4 44.2 2.5 2.5 54.2 7618 0.124
3 150 sh 1.4 35.2 2.5 2.5 45.2 6905 0.124
3 185 1.6 49.2 2.5 2.6 59.4 9121 0.0991
3 185 sh 1.6 39.3 2.5 2.6 49.5 8247 0.0991
3 240 1.7 55.8 2.5 2.8 66.4 11347 0.0754
3 240 sh 1.7 44.4 2.5 2.8 55.0 10201 0.0754
3 300 1.8 61.6 2.5 3.0 72.6 13699 0.0601
3 300 sh 1.8 48.0 2.5 3.0 59.0 12158 0.0601
3 400 2.0 69.0 3.2 3.3 81.9 16833 0.047
3 400 sh 2.0 58.0 2.5 3.3 69.6 15458 0.047

Size Thickness

4 1.5 0.7 9.4 0.9 1.8 14.8 371 12.1
4 2.5 0.7 10.4 0.9 1.8 15.8 450 7.41
4 4 0.7 11.8 0.9 1.8 17.2 562 4.61
4 6 0.7 13.2 1.25 1.8 19.3 802 3.08
4 10 0.7 16.1 1.25 1.8 22.2 1087 1.83
4 16 0.7 18.7 1.25 1.8 24.8 1427 1.15
4 25 0.9 23.0 1.6 1.8 29.8 2207 0.727
4 35 0.9 26.2 1.6 1.9 33.2 2759 0.524
4 35 sh 0.9 22.7 1.6 1.9 29.7 2530 0.524
4 50 1.0 29.3 2.0 2.0 37.3 3257 0.387
4 50 sh 1.0 24.9 1.6 2.0 32.1 3127 0.387
4 70 1.1 34.7 2.0 2.2 43.1 4943 0.268
4 70 sh 1.1 29.8 2.0 2.2 38.2 4529 0.268
4 95 1.1 39.4 2.0 2.3 48.0 6287 0.193
4 95 sh 1.1 33.8 2.0 2.3 42.4 5711 0.193
4 120 1.2 44.3 2.5 2.5 54.3 8112 0.153
4 120 sh 1.2 37.8 2.5 2.5 47.8 7483 0.153
4 150 1.4 49.1 2.5 2.6 59.3 9603 0.124
4 150 sh 1.4 42.6 2.5 2.6 52.8 8741 0.124
4 185 1.6 54.7 2.5 2.8 65.3 11620 0.0991
4 185 sh 1.6 47.3 2.5 2.8 57.9 10568 0.0991
4 240 1.7 62.0 2.5 3.0 73.0 14524 0.0754
4 240 sh 1.7 53.6 2.5 3.0 64.6 13142 0.0754
4 300 1.8 68.5 2.5 3.2 79.9 17609 0.0601
4 300 sh 1.8 59.0 2.5 3.2 70.4 15768 0.0601
4 400 2.0 77.2 3.2 3.5 90.5 23072 0.047
4 400 sh 2.0 66.9 3.2 3.5 80.2 21145 0.047
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CU/XLPE/LSHF/SWA/LSHF, XLPE insulated, LSHF bedded, SWA armoured, LSHF
sheathed Cable, 0.6/1kV
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, Multicores

Size Thickness

5 1.5 0.7 10.3 0.9 1.8 15.7 408 1.15
5 2.5 0.7 11.4 0.9 1.8 16.8 493 0.727
5 4 0.7 13.0 1.25 1.8 19.1 624 0.524
5 6 0.7 14.5 1.25 1.8 20.6 879 0.387
5 10 0.7 17.2 1.25 1.8 23.3 1225 0.268
5 16 0.7 20.1 1.6 1.8 26.9 1840 0.193
5 25 0.9 24.8 1.6 1.8 31.6 2546 0.153
5 35 0.9 28.2 1.6 1.9 35.2 3177 0.124
5 50 1.0 32.9 2.0 2.1 41.1 4430 0.0991
5 70 1.1 38.4 2.0 2.3 47.0 5787 0.0754
5 95 1.1 43.3 2.5 2.4 54 7869 0.193
Nom.
Nom. Nom. Nom. Approx. Max. d.c.
Conductor Ar- Nom. Sheath
Product ID No. of Core Insulation Dia. after Overall Cable Resistance
Size mour Wire Thickness
Thickness Bedding Diameter Weight at 20°C
Size

7 1.5 0.7 11.2 0.9 1.8 16.6 464 12.1
7 2.5 0.7 12.4 1.25 1.8 18.5 566 7.41
7 4 0.7 14.0 1.25 1.8 20.1 830 4.61
12 1.5 0.7 14.7 1.25 1.8 20.8 784 12.1

12 2.5 0.7 16.5 1.25 1.8 22.6 970 7.41
12 4 0.7 18.6 1.6 1.8 25.4 1408 4.61
19 1.5 0.7 17.2 1.25 1.8 23.3 1019 12.1

19 2.5 0.7 19.4 1.6 1.8 26.2 1470 7.41
19 4 0.7 21.9 1.6 1.8 28.7 1866 4.61
27 1.5 0.7 20.6 1.6 1.8 27.4 1500 12.1

27 2.5 0.7 23.3 1.6 1.8 30.1 1889 7.41
27 4 0.7 26.5 1.6 1.9 33.5 2481 4.61
37 1.5 0.7 23.2 1.6 1.8 30.0 1808 12.1

37 2.5 0.7 26.2 1.6 1.9 33.2 2298 7.41
37 4 0.7 30.3 2.0 2.1 38.5 3381 4.61
48 1.5 0.7 26.8 1.6 1.8 33.8 2198 12.1

48 2.5 0.7 30.7 2.0 2.1 38.9 3179 7.41
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Technical Information
Appendix A : Materials Introduction
Appendix B : Selection of Cross Sectional Area of Conductor
Appendix C : Current Rating and Voltage Drop Table (Unarmoured Cable)
Appendix D : Current Rating and Voltage Drop Table (Armoured Cable)
Appendix E : Short Circuit Ratings
Appendix F : Cables Drum Handling and Storage Procedure
Appendix G : Identification of Cores in Cables
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Appendix A - Materials Introduction
Insulation
In the manufacture of electric cables, the two most important factors to be considered are safety and
reliability. The materials that are selected must be stable, reliable, durable, able to withstand the
environment and safe to use. Materials used as insulation for the cables must meet the following;
1. Providing safe insulation of the line conductors with minimum loss in electrical energy.
2. Exhibiting good stable mechanical properties under normal conditions.
3. Possessing consistent electrical and mechanical properties over long period of use and
over wide temperature ranges.
4. Exhibiting inert chemical properties which make it resistant to most chemicals.
Extruded insulations used for wire and cable can be classified into two categories, namely Thermoplastic
materials and Thermoset materials.
Thermoplastic materials tend to lose their form upon subsequent heating, while thermosetting materials
tend to maintain their form. Generally, cables produced with thermoset materials can operate at higher
temperature than cables produced with thermoplastic materials. The insulation range includes the below:-
Thermoplastic
a) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

PVC has high electrical strength and good insulation resistance. It
is inherently tough and resistant to flame, moisture and abrasion.
Resistance to ozone, acids, alkalies, alcohols, and most solvents
is also adequate. Compounding can impart resistance to oils and
gasoline. Based on the specific formulation, temperature ratings
range from 60°C to 105°C. PVC with 70°C temperature rating is most commonly used.
PVC materials are known to emit smoke and form hydrochloride acid (highly toxicated and corrossive
chemical) when come in contact with water. Frequently in applications where smoke is a major hazard
(notably in tunnels and rapid transit areas) PVC-free cable insulation such as low smoke halogen free
(LSHF, XLEVA) is preferred.
b) Polyethylene (PE)
Research has shown that PE exhibits excellent electrical insulating
properties, stable mechanical characteristic and resistant to
chemicals and moisture.
Polyethylene is however not suitable for use under high

temperatures. This is mainly due to the molecular structure of the
PE polymer which is made up of linear chains of independent PE
molecules loosely held together by weak molecular bonds.
These weak molecular bonds break when subjected to temperature

above 70°C, causing the individual molecules to slide over one another. The resultant PE polymer starts
to change its shape and consistency and become soft plastic-like in nature. For application that required
operating temperature higher than 70°C, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) is preferred.
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Materials Introduction
Insulation
Thermoset
c) Cross-linked Polythylene (XLPE)
The thermoplastic nature of the PE can be converted into a thermally
stable thermosetting compound by the process of cross-linking. In
the process of cross-linking perpendicular chemical bonds are formed
between parallel chains of the PE molecules. The parallel loose two-
dimensional molecular structure is converted into a cellular three-
dimensional polymeric structure.
The resultant XLPE compound exhibits a durable and excellent insulating

material which exhibits the following advantages over the conventional PE
material.
~ suitable for continuous operating temperature up to 90°C.
~ high thermal short circuit rating (250°C).
~ Excellent electrical properties maintained over the full
temperature range.
~ Excellent water resistance and low permeability to water.
~ Excellent chemical resistance to inorganic salts, oils,
alkaline, acids ad organic solvents.
~ High durability and long operation life.
~ Halogen Free
All these properties have resulted in the rapid growth of preference of XLPE cables in the electrical
industry.
d) Cross-linked Polyolefin (XLEVA)

EVA compound is a polymer that approaches elastomeric materials in
softness and flexibility, yet can be processed like other thermoplastic.
The properties is further enhanced to achieve thermal stability by
the process of cross-linking to form a cellular three-dimensional
polymeric structure.
The resultant XLEVA compound exhibits a more durable and excellent

insulating material while maintaining its flexibility. Based on the
specific formulation, XLEVA compound can withstand a temperature rating up to 110°C and display an
excellent flame retardant capability. It contains no halogen and has a temperature index of more than
250°C which is currently the highest among most insulation materials.
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Table A1: Table of comparison for Insulation Materials
Insulation Materials
PROPERTY Unit
PVC PE XLPE XLEVAA
Chemical name Polyvinyl Chloride Polyethylene Cross-linked Cross-
Polyethylene linked
Polyolefin
Max. Rated Normal °C 70 70 90 110B
Temperature
Short circuit °C 160 200 250 250
Density 1.2 - 1.4 0.92 - 0.94 0.92 - 0.95 1.5 - 1.55
Volume resistivity Ohm-cm 10E 15 10E 16 10E 16 10E 14
Dielectric constant 3-5 2.0 - 2.3 2.3 - 2.5 4-6
Tensile strength N / mm² 12 - 14 12 - 14 13 - 18 10 - 14
Elongation-at-break % 200 - 450 500 - 650 200 - 350 110 - 200
Flame retardant property ++ + + +++
Water resistance ++ +++ +++ +++
Weather resistance ++ ++ ++ ++
Ozone resistance ++ ++ ++ ++
Solvent resistance --- ++ + +
Resistance to oil ++ +++ +++ ++
Resistance to heat deformation --- + +++ +++
Note:
A
named as LSHF for all non-sheathed cables.
B
normal type, high temperature rating available upon request.
--- Poor
+ Fair
++ Good
+++ Excellent
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Bedding and Sheathing
Jacket, also called sheaths, serve several purposes. For examples, they provide mechanical, thermal,
chemical, and environmental protection to the insulated conductors they enclose. They may act as
electrical insulation when used over shields or armour. They ease installation and routing concerns by
enclosing multiple insulated conductors.
Commonly used jacket materials for low voltage power cables include extrusions of Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) materials. These
materials are applied using plastic extrusion lines that heat the compound to melting point and form it
over the core. The material is then cooled in water trough and wound onto a reel.
Table A2: Table of comparison for Bedding/Sheathing Materials

Bedding / Sheathing Materials
PROPERTY
PVC PE LSHF
Chemical name Polyvinyl Chloride High Density Low Smoke
Polyethylene Halogen Free
Density 1.35 - 1.5 0.94 - 0.95 1.4 - 1.6
Halogen Content >20% <0.5% <0.5%
Halogen Free No Yes Yes
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) >22 ≤22 >30
Smoke Generation Dark and dense Less Smoke Least Smoke
Tensile strength N / mm² 12 - 14 12 - 14 13 - 18
Elongation-at-break % 200 - 450 500 - 650 200 - 350
Flame retardant property ++ --- +++
Water resistance ++ +++ +++
Weather resistance ++ ++ ++
Ozone resistance ++ ++ ++
Chemical resistance ++ +++ ++
Solvent resistance ++ ++ ++
Resistance to crude oil +++ ++ +++
Resistance to heat deformation --- + +++
Note:
Refer to normal PVC that comply with IEC60332-1-2. Higher grade PVC available upon request.
Higher grade of PVC can achieve higher LOI reading.
--- Poor, + Fair, ++ Good, +++ Excellent
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Appendix B - Selection Of Cross-Sectional Area Of
Conductor
In order to choose the right power cable, one has to consider:
• the current • the ambient temperature
• the voltage drop • the frequency and harmonic current
• the short circuit rating • maximum safe length at short circuit
• the installation methods
Current Rating
When electric current flows through the conductor of a cable, the electrical resistance of the conductor
generates heat. When a temperature greater than that allowed is reached by the cable due to heat
generation, a larger conductor size (with lower electrical resistance) has to be selected. Other important
considerations are methods of installation of the cable and ambient temperature. Calculation which
takes into account all criteria are described in IEC 60287 and are rather complex. In general, preferences is
given to standard current rating tables which are issued by national standardization bureaus.
The current rating given in Table 4 to 14 are based on the following standard conditions of the
installation.
1. Maximum operating temperature of conductor = 90oC
2. Ambient air temperature = 30oC
3. Ground temperature = 15oC
4. Soil thermal resistivity = 1.2oC m/w
5. Depth of laying (For cable laid direct in the ground) = 0.5m
Voltage Drop
Another important factor for the determination of the conductor size is the voltage drop. The voltage
drop of the cable at a given current is caused by losses in the cable. In case of a too high voltage drop, it is
necessary to choose a bigger conductor size. The voltage drop in a cable demotes the difference in voltage
at the beginning and at the end of the cable. It depends on:
• the current carried
• the power factor
• the length of the cable
• the resistance of the cable
• reactance of the cable
The permissible voltage drop is usually stated as a percentage of the circuit voltage.
According to CP5:1998 regulation 525-01-01, it is stipulated that the total voltage drop for any particular
cable run must be such that the voltage drop in the circuit of which the cable forms a part does not
exceed 4% of the nominal voltage of the supply.
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Selection of Cable based on Voltage Drop and Current using Tables
Since the actual power factor of the load is usually not known, the most practical approach to the
question of the voltage drop is to assume the worst conditions, i.e. power factor equal to one and the
conductor is at maximum operating temperature. The voltage drop values given in the tables are based
on these assumptions.
The values of the voltage drop (Vd) are tabulated for a current of one Ampere for a 1 metre run, the value
of voltage drop needs to be multiplied by the length of the run, in metre, and by the current, in Ampere
that the cables are to carry.
V=Vd x l x L
Where V = Voltage
Vd = Approximate Voltage drop/Ampere/metre
I = Current in Ampere per phase
L = Route length in metres
Example:
Given that the supply voltage is 415V, 3 phase 50Hz and that the cable used is a 4C Cu/mica/XLPE/
SWA/PVC fire resistant cable. Required cable is to be installed in ground and to carry a 250 Amp load per
phase over a route length of 100m. Cable installation is to be in compliance with CP5: 1998 Regulation
522.08 regulation.
Select from Table 10 (pg 43) such that
V=Vd x l x L the Vd value is equal to, or less than the
calculated 0.66mV, at the same time
ensuring that it will carry the current. It will
Maximum permissible voltage drop be seen that this value is 0.61 giving a cable
size of 70mm2.
Vmax = 4% of 415V
Vmax = 16.6V
Voltage drop/ampere/metre
Vmax 16.6V
Vd = = = 0.66mV
lxL 250 X 100
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Appendix C - Current Ratings And Voltage Drop Table
(Unarmoured Cable)
Cables installed in free air
Plain annealed stranded conductor, mica tape lapping, XLPE insulated, LSF cables, 600/1000V
Conditions of installation:
Ambient temperature : 30oC
Maximum Conductor temperature : 90oC
Table 1
INSTALLATION METHODS
Single Core Cable Multicore Cable
Nominal 2-Single Cores 2-Single Cores 3-Single Cores 3-Single Cores 3-Single Cores 2 Loaded 3 Loaded
area of Touching Touching Trefoil Spaced Horizontal Spaced Vertical Conductor Conductor
conductor
mm2 A B C D E F G
d1 d1 d1 d1 d1 d1 d1
d1 d2
d2
1.5 27 23 22 27 23 26 23
2.5 35 31 30 37 31 36 32
4 49 42 40 52 44 49 42
6 63 54 52 67 55 63 54
10 88 76 73 95 76 86 75
16 137 100 96 150 112 115 100
25 161 141 135 182 161 149 127
35 200 176 169 226 201 185 157
50 242 215 207 275 246 225 192
70 310 279 268 353 318 289 246
95 377 341 328 430 389 352 298
120 437 399 382 500 454 410 346
150 504 462 443 577 527 473 399
185 575 531 509 661 605 542 456
240 679 631 604 781 719 641 538
300 783 731 699 902 833 741 620
400 940 880 839 1085 1008 - -
500 1083 1006 958 1253 1169 - -
630 1254 1117 1077 1454 1362 - -
800 1460 1262 1152 1696 1595 - -
1000 1683 1432 1240 1958 1847 - -
Group installation correction factor for methods A to E, please refer to Table 2

Group installation correction factor for methods F to G, please refer to Table 3
Correction factors for ambient air temperature other than 30 o C, please refer to Table 6
d1: Clearance to wall not less than one cable diameter
d2: Minimum 0.3 times the diameter of cable
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Correction factors for groups of more than one circuit of single core cables
To be used in conjunction with current ratings in Table 4 for single core cables in free air for installation
methods A to G.
Table 2
Number of three-phase circuits (Note 4)
Installation method Use as a multiplier to
(See Note 1) Numbers of 1 2 3 rating for
trays
Touching 1 0.95 0.90 0.85
20mm
Unperforated trays H 2 0.92 0.85 0.80
(Note 2) 3 0.90 0.80 0.75
Three cables in
Touching horizontal formation
1 0.95 0.90 0.85
20mm
Perforated trays J 2 0.95 0.85 0.80

(Note 2) 3 0.90 0.85 0.80
Touching
Vertical perforated trays 1 0.95 0.85 - Three cables in

K
(Note 3) 2 0.90 0.85 - vertical formation
Touching
Ladder supports, 1 1.00 0.95 0.95 Three cables in
20mm
cleats, etc L 2 0.95 0.90 0.90

(Note 2) 3 0.95 0.90 0.85 horizontal formation
2de de 1 1.00 0.95 0.95

20mm
Unperforated trays H 2 0.95 0.90 0.85

(Note 2) 3 0.95 0.90 0.85
de
1 1.00 1.00 0.95
20mm
Perforated trays J 2 0.95 0.95 0.90

(Note 2) 3 0.95 0.90 0.85
Three cables in
trefoil formation
Vertical perforated trays 1 1.00 0.90 0.90
K 2de
(Note 3) 2 1.00 0.90 0.85
de
Ladder supports, 2de de 1 1.00 1.00 1.00

20mm
cleats, etc L 2 0.95 0.95 0.95

(Note 2) 3 0.95 0.95 0.90
Notes:
1. Factors are given for single layers of cables (for trefoil groups) as shown in the tables and DO NOT apply when cables are installed in more than one layer touching
each other. Values for such installations may be significantly lower and must be determined by an appropriate method.
2. Values are given for a vertical spacing between trays of 300mm. For closer spacing the factors should be reduced.
3. Values are given for a horizontal spacing between trays of 225mm with tray mounted back to back. For closer spacing the factors should be reduced.
4. For circuits having more than one cable in parallel per phase, each set of three conductors should be considered as a circuit for the purposes of this table.
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Correction factors for groups of more than one multicore cable
To be used in conjunction with current ratings in Table 1 for multicore cables in free air for installation
methods F to G.
Table 3
Number of cables
Installation method Number of trays
1 2 3 4 6 9
Touching
20mm
1 0.95 0.85 0.80 0.75 0.70 0.70
2 0.95 0.85 0.75 0.75 0.70 0.65
3 0.95 0.85 0.75 0.70 0.65 0.60
Unperforated trays M
(Note 2) de
Spaced
1 1.00 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.90 -
20mm
2 0.95 0.95 0.90 0.90 0.85 -

3 0.95 0.95 0.90 0.90 0.85 -
Touching
20mm
1 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.80 0.75 0.75

2 1.00 0.85 0.80 0.75 0.75 0.70
3 1.00 0.85 0.80 0.75 0.70 0.65
Perforated trays N
(Note 2) de Spaced
1 1.00 1.00 100 0.95 0.90 -
20mm
2 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.85 -

A
3 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.85 -
Touching
1 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.75 0.75 0.70
2 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.75 0.70 0.70
Vertical perforated trays O
(Note 3) Spaced
1 1.00 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.85 -
de
2 1.00 0.90 0.90 0.85 0.85 -
Touching 1 1.00 0.85 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80

20mm
2 1.00 0.85 0.80 0.80 0.75 0.75

3 1.00 0.85 0.80 0.75 0.75 0.70
Ladder supports
cleats, etc. P Spaced
de
(Note 2) 1 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
20mm
2 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.95 -

3 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.95 0.95 -
Notes:
1. Factors apply to single layer groups of cables as shown above and do NOT apply when cables are installed in more than one layer touching each other.
Values for such installations may be significantly lower and must be determined by an appropriate method.
2. Values are given for a vertical spacing between trays of 300mm . For closer vertical spacing the factors should be reduced.
3. Values are given for a horizontal spacing between trays of 225mm with trays mounted back to back. For closer spacing the factors should be reduced.
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Cables in conduit and trunking, and bunched cables on a surface
Plain annealed stranded conductor, mica tape lapping, XLPE insulated, LSF cables, 600/1000V
Conditions of Installation:
Ambient temperature : 30oC
Maximum conductor temperature : 90oC
Table 4
Insulated conductors in Insulated conductors in Multicore cable on a wall
R S T
2 loaded 3 loaded 2 loaded 3 loaded 2 loaded 3 loaded
Conductor Conductor Conductor Conductor Conductor Conductor
Nominal
area of
conductor
mm2 Amp Amp Amp

1.5 19 17 23 20 24 22
2.5 26 23 31 27 33 30
4 35 31 42 37 45 40
6 45 40 54 48 58 52
10 61 54 74 66 80 71
16 81 73 100 89 107 96
25 106 95 133 117 138 119
35 131 117 164 144 171 147
50 158 141 198 175 210 179
70 200 179 254 222 269 229
95 241 216 306 269 328 278
120 278 249 354 312 382 322
150 318 285 - - 441 371
185 362 324 - - 506 424
240 424 380 - - 599 500
300 486 435 - - 693 576
400 579 519 - - 860 692
500 664 595 - - 994 797
630 765 685 - - 1155 923
800 885 792 - - 1349 1074
1000 1014 908 - - 1560 1237
For group correction factors, please refer to Table 5

Correction factors for ambient temperatures other than 30oC, refer to Table 6
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Correction factors for cables in conduit and trunking, and bunched cables
on a surface
Correction factors for groups of more than one circuit or more then one multicore cable.
To be used in conjunction with ratings for cables in Table 4.
Table 5
Correction factors
Arrangement
Item Number of circuits or multicore cables
of Cables
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 20
1 Bunched on a surface or
enclosed in conduit 1.00 0.80 0.70 0.65 0.60 0.55 0.55 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.45 0.45 0.40 0.40 0.40
or trunking
2 Touching 1.00 0.85 0.80 0.75 0.75 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.65 0.65 0.65
Single-layer
3 wall or floor Spaced 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
4 Single-layer Touching 0.95 0.80 0.70 0.70 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.55 0.55 0.55
under ceiling
5 Spaced 0.95 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85
Notes:
1. These factors are applicable to uniform groups of cables, equally loaded.
2. Where horizontal clearance between adjacent cables exceeds twice their overall diameter,
no reduction factor need be applied.
3. “Spaced” cables means a clearance between adjacent surfaces of one cable diameter.
4. The same correction factors are applied to:
- groups of two or three single-core cables;
- multicore cables.
5. If a system consists of both two and three core cables, the total number of cables is taken as the number of circuits,
and the corresponding correction factor is applied to the tables for two loaded conductors for the two-core cables,
and to the tables for three loaded conductors for the three-core cables.
6. If a group consists of n loaded single-core cables it may either be considered as n/2 circcuits of two loaded
conductors or n/3 circuits of three loaded conductors.
Correction factors for ambient air temperature other than 30oC
Table 6
Ambient temperature 10 15 20 25 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
0
C
Correction factors 1.15 1.12 1.08 1.04 0.96 0.91 0.87 0.82 0.76 0.71 0.65 0.58 0.50 0.41
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Voltage drop table (Unarmoured Cables)
Voltage drop for single core cables per amp per metre
Table 7
Nominal For For For For
area of D D
conductor
AC DC
(mV) (mV) (mV) (mV) (mV)
(mm2)
1.5 30.86 30.86 26.73 26.73 26.73
2.5 18.90 18.90 16.37 16.37 16.37
4 11.76 11.76 10.19 10.19 10.19
6 7.86 7.86 6.81 6.81 6.81
10 4.67 4.66 4.04 4.04 4.05
16 2.95 2.94 2.55 2.55 2.56
25 1.87 1.85 1.62 1.62 1.63
35 1.35 1.34 1.17 1.17 1.19
50 1.01 0.99 0.87 0.88 0.90
70 0.71 0.68 0.61 0.62 0.65
95 0.52 0.49 0.45 0.45 0.50
120 0.43 0.39 0.37 0.38 0.42
150 0.36 0.32 0.32 0.33 0.37
185 0.30 0.25 0.26 0.28 0.33
240 0.25 0.19 0.22 0.24 0.29
300 0.22 0.15 0.20 0.21 0.28
400 0.20 0.12 0.17 0.20 0.26
500 0.19 0.093 0.16 0.18 0.25
630 0.18 0.072 0.15 0.17 0.25
800 0.17 0.056 0.15 0.17 0.24
1000 0.16 0.045 0.14 0.16 0.24
Voltage drop for multi-core cables per amp per metre

Table 8
Nominal For twin-core
area of For 3 and 4 cores
conductor AC DC (mV)
(mm2) (mV) (mV)
16 2.90 2.90 2.60
25 1.90 1.90 1.60
35 1.30 1.30 1.20
50 1.00 0.99 0.87
70 0.70 0.68 0.61
95 0.52 0.49 0.45
120 0.42 0.39 0.36
150 0.35 0.32 0.30
185 0.29 0.25 0.25
240 0.24 0.19 0.21
300 0.21 0.15 0.19
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Appendix D - Current Ratings And Voltage Drop Table
(Armoured Cable)
Cables laid direct in ground
Single Core
Plain annealed stranded copper conductor, mica tape lapping, XLPE insulated, Aluminium or copper wire
armoured, LSF cables, 600/1000V
Table 9
Nominal Single Core (Aluminium wire armoured)
Area of Two cables touching
Conduc- Three cables trefoil
tor Single-phase (ac) dc (touching) 3-phase
Approx volt Approx volt-

Current Current Current Approx volt drop
drop drop
rating rating rating per Amp
per Amp per Amp
per metre
per metre per metre
Amp Amp Amp mV
mV mV
mm2
50 275 0.99 275 0.99 235 0.86
70 340 0.70 340 0.68 290 0.61
95 405 0.53 410 0.49 345 0.46
120 460 0.43 470 0.39 390 0.37
150 510 0.37 530 0.32 435 0.32
185 580 0.31 600 0.25 490 0.27
240 670 0.26 690 0.19 560 0.23
300 750 0.24 790 0.15 630 0.21
400 830 0.21 910 0.12 700 0.19
500 910 0.20 1030 0.093 770 0.18
630 1000 0.19 1200 0.072 840 0.17
800 1117 0.18 1422 0.056 931 0.16
1000 1254 0.17 1683 0.045 1038 0.15
Twin and Multi Core

Plain annealed stranded copper conductor, mica tape lapping, XLPE insulated LSF bedded, Galvanised
steel wire armoured, LSF sheathed cables, 600/1000V
Table 10
Nominal Direct in ground
Area of Two-Core cable
Conductor Three or Four Core Cable
Single-phase (ac) dc
Current Approx volt drop Current Approx volt drop Current Approx volt drop
rating per Amp rating per Amp rating per Amp
per metre per metre per metre
Amp mV Amp mV Amp mV
mm2
16 140 2.90 140 2.90 115 2.60
25 180 1.90 180 1.90 150 1.60
35 215 1.30 215 1.30 180 1.20
50 255 1.00 255 0.99 215 0.87
70 315 0.70 315 0.68 265 0.61
95 380 0.52 380 0.49 315 0.45
120 430 0.42 435 0.39 360 0.36
150 480 0.35 490 0.32 405 0.30
185 540 0.29 560 0.25 460 0.25
240 630 0.24 650 0.19 530 0.21
300 700 0.21 740 0.15 590 0.19
For group correction factors, please refer to Table 12. Correction factors for ground temperatures other than 15oC, refer to Table 14
Conditions of installation (for Table 9 & 10):

Ground temperature : 15oC
Depth of laying : 0.5m
Soil thermal resistivity : 1.2oC m/w
Maximum conductor operating temperature at rated current : 90oC
Note:
Ratings given are for single circuits installed thermally independent of any other heat source.
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Cables run in single way ducts
Plain annealed stranded copper conductor, mica tape lapping, XLPE insulated, armoured, LSF cables,
600/1000V
Table 11
Nominal Single Core Two-Core Three or Four Core
area of
Two cables Three cables
conductor
ducts touching ducts touching,trefoil
Current Approx volt Current Approx volt Current Approx volt Current Approx volt
rating drop rating drop rating drop rating drop
per Amp per Amp per Amp per Amp
per metre per metre per metre per metre
mm2 Amp mV Amp mV Amp mV Amp mV
16 - - - - 115 2.90 94 2.6
25 - - - - 145 1.90 125 1.6
35 - - - - 175 1.30 150 1.2
50 255 1.10 235 0.93 210 1.00 175 0.87
70 310 0.80 280 0.70 260 0.70 215 0.61
95 365 0.65 330 0.56 310 0.52 260 0.45
120 410 0.55 370 0.48 355 0.42 300 0.36
150 445 0.50 405 0.43 400 0.35 335 0.30
185 485 0.45 440 0.39 455 0.29 380 0.25
240 550 0.40 500 0.35 520 0.24 440 0.21
300 610 0.37 550 0.32 590 0.21 495 0.19
400 640 0.35 580 0.30 - - - -
500 690 0.33 620 0.28 - - - -
630 750 0.30 670 0.26 - - - -
800 828 0.28 735 0.24 - - - -
1000 919 0.26 811 0.22 - - - -
For group correction factors, please refer to Table 13

Correction factors for ground temperatures other than 15oC, refer to Table 14
Conditions of installation:
Ground temperature : 15oC
Depth of laying : 0.5m
Soil thermal resistivity : 1.2oC m/w
Maximum conductor operating temperature at rated current : 90oC
Ambient air temperature : 25oC
Note:
* Single core cables are aluminium wire armoured for a.c. systems.
Ratings given are for single circuits installed thermally independent of any other heat source.
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Correction factors for more than one circuit, cables laid directly in the ground
Table 12
Cable to cables clearance (a) Single-core cables
Number Nil a a
of One
(cables
circuits cable 0.215m 0.25m 0.5m
touch-
diameter
ing)
2 0.75 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.90
3 0.65 0.70 0.15 0.80 0.85
4 0.60 0.60 0.70 0.75 0.80 Multicore cables
5 0.55 0.55 0.65 0.70 0.80
6 0.50 0.55 0.60 0.70 0.80
a a
Correction factors for more than one circuit,

cables laid directly in ducts in the ground
A - Multicore cables in single-way ducts
Table 13 Multicore cables
Duct to duct clearance (a)
Number Nil
of cables a
(ducts 0.25m 0.5m 1.0m
touching)
2 0.85 0.90 0.95 0.95
3 0.75 0.85 0.90 0.95
4 0.70 0.80 0.85 0.90
5 0.65 0.80 0.85 0.90
6 0.60 0.80 0.80 0.90
B - Single-core cables in single-way ducts

Single-core cables
Number of Duct to duct clearance (a) a
single-core
circuits Nil
of two (ducts 0.25m 0.5m 1.0m
or three touching)
cables a
2 0.80 0.90 0.90 0.95
3 0.70 0.80 0.85 0.90
4 0.65 0.75 0.80 0.90
5 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90
6 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90
Correction factors for ground temperatures other than 15oC
Table 14
Ground
temperature 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
o
C
Correction 1.03 1.00 0.97 0.93 0.89 0.86 0.82 0.76 0.72
factor
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Maximum conductor resistance

Table 15
Conductor for fixed
Cross Section Area
wiring Class 1 (solid)
(S)
Class 2 (stranded)
mm2
ohm/km at 20oC
0.50 36.0
0.75 24.5
1.00 18.1
1.50 12.1
2.50 7.41
4 4.61
6 3.08
10 1.83
16 1.15
25 0.727
35 0.524
50 0.387
70 0.268
95 0.193
120 0.153
150 0.124
185 0.0991
240 0.0754
300 0.0601
400 0.0470
500 0.0366
630 0.0283
800 0.0221
1000 0.0176
Electrical Characteristics
Table 16
Conductor Resistance
Temperature Correction Factors
TempoC Factor TempoC Factor
10 0.961 25 1.020
11 0.965 30 1.039
12 0.969 35 1.059
13 0.972 40 1.079
14 0.976 45 1.098
15 0.980 50 1.118
16 0.984 55 1.138
17 0.988 60 1.157
18 0.992 65 1.177
19 0.996 70 1.196
20 1.000 75 1.216
21 1.004 80 1.236
22 1.008 80 1.255
23 1.012 90 1.275
24 1.016
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Appendix E - Short Circuit Ratings
Another important factor for the determination of the conductor size is the maximum allowable current
during a short circuit when the maximum allowable conductor temperature is higher than during normal
operation.
The maximum permissible short circuit current of XLPE cables up to 1 kV with copper conductors can be
calculated with following formula:
S
1k = K
t
Where 1k = Maximum permissible short circuit current in Ampere

S = Conductor area in mm2
t = Duration of short circuit process in seconds. Maximum value for t = 5 seconds
K = Constant of 143 for copper conductors and temperature rising 90 degree C to 250 degree C
Copper Conductors
100
90
80
70
60
630mm2
50
40 500mm2
Current in kiloamperes
400mm2
30
300mm2
20 240mm2
185mm2
150mm2
10 120mm2
9
8
95mm2
7
6
70mm2
5
4
50mm2
3
35mm2
25mm2
2
16mm2
1
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 2.0 3.0
Duration of short circuit in seconds

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Appendix F - Cables Drum Handling and Storage Procedure
Minimum bending radius
Type of cable Unarmoured Armoured
Number of cores Single core Multicore
300/500V and 8D 6D 10D
600/1000V cable
where D: diameter of cable
Side wall pressure to cable

Permissable maximum side wall pressure to the cable at bending point during installattion is 500kgf/m.
Side wall Pulling tension (kgf)

pressure = Bending radius (m)
to cable
T
= R
Permissable maximum pulling tension (T)

Conductor (Tension kgf)
Copper 7 x (No. of cores) x (cross-sectional area of conductor)
Drum handling
Handle the drums with care! It is always recommended and a must with heavy drums - to lift drums with
a fork-lift truck or a crane when removing them from the vehicle. Always take care to lower the drums into
an upright position on their flanges.
Unwinding Rewinding
Right! From the top On to the top

Recommended!
Wrong! From the bottom On to the top

Not Recommended!
Prilling the cable this way
causes kinking and Coursetiesing is not strictly
possible damage. necessary.
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Tightening
Due to changing of weather conditions or during,

woodendrums may slightly shrink or loosen, which
necessitates retightening on the flange nuts. Flanges,
2-ply
(spruce)
Center
Hole Barrel
Bolts for
reinforcing
Proper Spooling Equipment
Although generally tough, cables can be damaged by impact, pinching or abrasion.

Pay-off spooling shall be an easy operation. Through faulty handling cables may
slide or ”crawl”. This can result in pinching or locking and cause damage.
Prysmian
Group
Pay-off spooling
Equipment
Direction of spooling
The cable must be drawn off the drum AGAINST the

direction the cable has been laid up on the drum.
Spool Out Direction
Prysmian
Roll In direction from Group
Factory
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Handling
• When using Forklift Truck to handle the cable drums, it must be fork in the direction of the drum front
view or across the both flanges. (see picture 1a)
• Improper handling of cables drum by forking from drum side view will cause serious damage to the
cables. (see picture 1b)
Drum front view Picture 1a

Drum side view
Picture 1b
Drum side view
Prysmian
Group
Prysmian
Prysmian
Wood
Choke
• Using Hoist to lift the cables drums, the correct method require a metal rode to go through the center
hole and a certified sling belt or wire rope. (see picture 2a)
• Improper Hoisting, using two or single sling belt or wire rope over the wood battens will cause damage
to woodbattens resulted damaging the cables.(see picture 2b)
Picture 2a Picture 2b
Hoist Hook
1 x Sling Belt
Hoist Hook or Wire Ropes
2 x Sling Belt
or Wire Ropes
Steel Pipe
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Storage
• Cables coiled in the drum must have at least min. 2” gap away from the edge of the flange.
• Black PVC sheet to be used for wrapping over the cables before storage in the open.
• Cables drums must be stored in an upright position (see Picture 3a)
This picture show the Cables Drum in up right This picture show the Cables Drum in lay postion is
postion is the correct method of storing incorrect method of storing
Cable sag
min. 2” gap from the drum

flange edge
• Wood choke should be placed under the flanges to prevent accidental rolling. (see picture 2)
• Cables drums must be stored flanges against flange. (see picture 3a)
• If improper storage, cables will be damage if flange hit against. (see Picture 3b)
Flange
to
Prysmian Flange
Causes
Group cable
damage
Use wood choke
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Appendix G - Identification of Cores in Cables
In March 2004, the Amendment No.2: AMD 14905 to BS7671: 2001 (IEE Wiring Rgulations Sixteenth
Edition) has been harmonized with the CENELEC Standard HD 384.5.514: Identification including 514.3:
Identification of conductor and with CENELEC Harmonization Document HD 308 S2: 2001 Identification
of cores in cables and flexible cords.
The change in cable core colours is a major development that will affect the way wiring cable colours
are distinguished and installed. Currently, for three phase fixed electrical installations, the wiring cable
colours for “line” connections are red, yellow and blue respectively. The new three phase harmonized
cable core colours will be brown, black and grey, following that of the new BS 7671: 2008 Requirements
for electrical installations, IEE Wiring Regulations, 17th edition. A number of countries in the European
Union as well as Hong Kong and Singapore are implementing these harmonized cable core colours.
SINGLE-PHASE CIRCUITS THREE-PHASE CIRCUITS
Existing Harmonized Existing Harmonized
L L L1 L1
N N L2 L2
L L L3 L3
N N N N
For any new electrical installation that involved extension from existing wiring system, BS7671 has been
modified to align with these cable core colours where suitable marking/ labelling method eg. colour
tapes, sleeves, discs, or by alphanumerics (letters and/or numbers) is allowed. See below figure:-
Existing New
L
N N
Label & Brown sleeze shall be
provided at interface.
Cable cores colour code
Function Alpha-numeric Existing Core Colour New Harmonized Core Colour
Protective conductor Green/ Yellow Green/ Yellow
Functional earthing conductor Cream Cream
AC Power Circuit
- Phase L Red Brown
- Neutral N Black Blue
Three Phase Circuit
- Phase 1 L1 Red Brown
- Phase 2 L2 Yellow Black
- Phase 3 L3 Blue Grey
- Neutral N Black Blue
DC Two-Wire Unearthed Circuit
- Positive L+ Red Brown
- Negative L- Black Grey
DC Two-Wire Earthed Circuit
- Positive (of negative earth) L+ Red Brown
- Negative (of negative earth) M Black Blue
- Positive (of positive earth) M Black Blue
- Negative (of positive earth) L- Blue Grey
DC Three-Wire Circuit
- Positive L+ Red Brown
- Mid-wire (may be earthed) M Black Blue
- Negative L- Blue Grey
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Kiulap Mall PEMBINAAN PEJABAT TANAH & GALIAN Zion Bishan Bible - Presbyterian Church
Light Industry Shop at Kg Katimahar, PAHANG
Sengkurong Petronas Refinery Melaka
Petronas Twin Towers
Thailand
Magistrate Court
Maraburong Prison RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINE PROJECT Airport Rail Link
Naval Base S-COGENERATION Project Ban Rachaprasong Rachadomri
New Building For Brunei Muara District SGL CARBON BANTING Bangchat Combine Heat & Power Plant
Radio TV Brunei Shell offshore Platform B11, F6, F26 Bangkok Bank Building
RTB (Radio TV Brunei) SMART Tunnel Project Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
SCOT Rejuvenisation SPMY - HK SL SUNPOWER Bangkok Transit Systems (BTS)
Shell Brunei Refinery SUBANG AVENUE Bangsui Waterteastment
Tutong Street Lighting SUNPOWER PROJECT SITE (SPMY-HK 8L) Baromchonranee Tunnel Road
Various Schools Tawakai Hospital BNC
Teluk Salut, Ranhill Power Chulalongkorn University
Tenaga National Berhad SCADA System Expressway Thailand Authority
Hong Kong Glow Power 115 MW CFB#3
TNB
Caribbean Coast TNB SCADA System Honda New Factory - 3
Disneyland UOA Holding Berhad - 2 Block Condominium at Jasmine Telecom
Elements Shopping Center Bangsar South KLT - 8
Enterprise Square Five Mega Box Mall UTUSAN MALAYSIA Love Beach Hotal
Four Seasons Hotel Wisma Lee Rubber LP Hospitality
Grand Promenade WISMA PERSEKUTUAN AT MITC MELAKA Mahidol University (Dentistry Department)
Harbor Front Horizon WTP Maneeya
Hong Kong International Airport Mass Rapid Transit System (MTRA –Blue Line)
Hong Kong Science Park MEA 230 KV Transmission Tunnel
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor Bridge Singapore MEA 230kV Underground Transmission Line Between
ICAC Headquarter A’Posh Bizhub Bangkapi and Chidlom
Kowloon, Tsingyi, lai King, Olympic, Tsuen Wan West MRT Alstom Metropolis C830 MEA PM2-0030-WBA Modification Of 69 Kv Circuit
Station Anchor Handling Tug/Supply AHTS – Ice Class Breaker 9 Substations.
Movie City Breadtalk Building Novetel Airport Hotel
One Beacon Hill CAAS Terminal 3 CCTV Pre Clinic Siriraj Hospital
Pok Oi Hosiptal Changi Airport T3 Prin Narathiwas, Prin Ratchaprarob
Taiwan, Kam Sheung, Fotan MRT stations Changi International Airport PTT ESP & GSP#6 Plant
Changi PMS Electrical Works PTT Phenol Plant
Changi Prison CCTV Puric Latic Acid Refinery Plant
Indonesia
Changi Water Reclamation Plant Ramkamkhang University
Australia Embassy Circle Line Stage 3 - Mechancial Ricoh (RMT) New Factory
British Embassy Circle Line Stage 3,4,5 – Electrical Samart Ministry of Defense Southern
Ciputra World Common Service Tunnel - Marina Provinces CCTV
DATA Centre at Surabaya Credit Suisse Datacenter SCB Data Center
Kemang Village Apt Deutsche Bank @ Mapletree Business City Siam Cement Group Chemicals _ THPP#3
Kuningan City Downtown line signal package, Suvanabhumi International Airport (SBIA)
Life Style Kuta Bali C955, C956, C960, C961 Thammasat University Rangsit
LOTTE Mart Bintaro Downtown Line stage 1 (M&E) Thappline – Ethanol & Gasohol
Mall Summarecon Downtown Line stage 2 (M&E) The Room Radchada
Mayapada Hospital Exxon Mobile Singapore Parallel Train, Triple T Broadband Project
SILOAM Hospital Jurong Island True Multimedia
ST Moritz ExxonMobile Singapore Parallel Train 2, United International Highway
TANG City Mall Jurong Island
TEMPO Scan Formula One Grand Prix - Pitstop Vietnam
TRANS Studio Bandung Formulae One Night Race
Ca Mau Pipeline
Garden by the Bay
Can Tho Airport
Macau HDB Commercial, Industrial & Residential Buildings
Dung Quat Oil Refinery
Ion Orchard
Macao Sands Casino Fideco Building, HCMC
Islamic Hub
Macua Airport Extension Gemadept Tower
Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway
Ponte 16 Casino Hanoi Museum
LTA Circle Line C830, C414
Venetian Expo, Theater & Arena Hyatt Hotel
LTA KPE Expressway C415
Venetian Parcel 1 Casino IndoChina Plaza Hanoi
Management Development Institute of
Park Hyatt HCM
Singapore (MDIS)
RMIT University HCM
Malaysia Marina Coastal Expressway C461
Saigon Pearl Condominium
Marina Coastal Expressway C466
ALAM DAMAI Thi Vi LPG Storage Tanks Development
Marina Sands Integrated Resort
BANK NEGARA Vietcombank Tower HCM
MSD Pharmaceutical Facility
Bank Negara Malaysia, Cyberjaya
North South Line Extension (Electrical),
BASF Gebeng, Petronas
C1565
Certification Partners
Linking safety in construction to

successful power supply
ASEAN SALES OFFICES CONTACTS
Singapore
Singapore Cables Manufacturers Pte Ltd (SCM)
+65 6898 3633 [email protected]
Thailand
MCI Draka Cable Co Ltd (MDC)
Malaysia
Draka (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (DM)
Vietnam
Singapore Cables Manufacturers Pte Ltd, Rep Office (HCMC)
+848 39260581 [email protected]
Indonesia
PT Prysmian Cables Indonesia
For enquiries outside the above territories, please email to [email protected] attn Business Development.
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In Prysmian Group, we design and manufacture cables to the following standards:-

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Standards Applied Electrical Characteristics

Dimension & Electrical Data

mm² mm mm kg/km Ω/km

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Standards Applied Electrical Characteristics

Dimension & Electrical Data

mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

Dimension & Electrical Data

mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

sh: sector shaped conductor

Dimension & Electrical Data

mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

sh: sector shaped conductor

mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

5 1.5 0.8 1.8 12.7 214 12.1

Standards Applied Electrical Characteristics

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Standards Applied Electrical Characteristics

Dimension & Electrical Data

mm² mm mm mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

Dimension & Electrical Data

mm² mm mm mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

Nom. Nom. Dia. Nom. Nom. Approx. Max. d.c.

sh: sector shaped conductor

Dimension & Electrical Data

mm² mm mm mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

7 1.5 0.6 10.2 0.9 1.4 15.0 459 12.1

12 1.5 0.6 13.5 1.25 1.5 19.3 775 12.1

19 1.5 0.6 15.8 1.25 1.6 21.8 1014 12.1

27 1.5 0.6 19.5 1.6 1.7 26.4 1497 12.1

37 1.5 0.6 21.9 1.6 1.8 29.0 1829 12.1

48 1.5 0.6 25.1 1.6 1.9 32.6 2224 12.1

sh: sector shaped conductor

Standards Applied Electrical Characteristics

Dimension & Electrical Data

Dimension & Electrical Data

mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

Nom. Max. d.c.

mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

sh: sector shaped conductor

Dimension & Electrical Data

mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

sh: sector shaped conductor

mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

Dimension & Electrical Data

mm² mm mm mm kg/km Ω/km

12 1.5 0.7 1.8 16.2 351 12.1

19 1.5 0.7 1.8 18.8 507 12.1

27 1.5 0.7 1.8 22.3 689 12.1

37 1.5 0.7 1.8 24.9 901 12.1