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Low Voltage Cables Section Three
SECTION THREE - LOW VOLTAGE CABLES

PAGE
Notes 3
Explanatory Information 4-10
Construction 4
Current Ratings 5
Rating Factors 6
Voltage Drops 8
Selection Procedures 10
Minimum Copper Earthing Conductor Size 11
Product Sheets 12-75

Conduit Wires 12
Single Core Cu TPS Cables 14
Two Core Cu TPS Cables 16
Two Core & Earth Cu TPS Cables 18
Three Core Cu TPS Cables 20
Three Core & Earth Cu TPS Cables 22
Four Core Cu TPS Cables 24
Single Core Cu PVC Neutral Screen Cables 26
Two Core Cu PVC Neutral Screen Cables 28
Three Core Cu PVC Neutral Screen Cables 30
Four Core Cu PVC Neutral Screen Cables 32
Three Core Cu XLPE Neutral Screen Cables 34
Four Core Cu XLPE Neutral Screen Cables 36
Single Core Al XLPE Neutral Screen Cables 38
Three Core Al XLPE Neutral Screen Cables 40
Single Core Cu Vintol Cables 42
Single Core Al Vintol Cables 44
Single Core Cu Cantol Cables 46
Single Core Al Cantol Cables 48
Two Core & Earth Cu Remolex Cables 50
Three Core & Earth Cu Remolex Cables 52
Four Core & Earth Cu Remolex Cables 54
Three Core & Earth Cu Cempex Cables 56
Four Core & Earth Cu Cempex Cables 58
Two Core Cu PVC Armoured Mains Cables 60
Three Core Cu PVC Armoured Mains Cables 62
Four Core Cu PVC Armoured Mains Cables 64
Four Core Cu XLPE Armoured Mains Cables 66
Multicore Control Cables 68
Multicore Armoured Control Cables 70
Varolex Cables 72
Four Core Al XLPE URD Cables 74
Section 3, Page 1
Section Three Low Voltage Cables
SECTION THREE – LOW VOLTAGE CABLES
PAGE
Tabulated Electrical Data 76-112
Current Ratings 76
Voltage Drops 92
AC Resistances 94
Reactances 96
Voltage Drop Graphs 98
Section 3, Page 2
NOTES
Section 3, Page 3
CONSTRUCTION
Nexans Olex low voltage cables are designed in accordance with relevant New Zealand, Australian or British
Standards and specific customer requirements (where applicable) to provide optimum performance for the end
application.
The standards referred to for PVC insulation are:
AS/NZS 4961
AS/NZS 5000.1
AS/NZS 5000.2
BS 6346
The standards referred to for XLPE insulation are:
AS/NZS 5000.1
AS/NZS 4026
AS/NZS 4961
© Copyright Standards New Zealand 2012. Content from <AS/NZS 3008.1.2:2010 Electrical installations – Selection
of cables – Cables for alternating voltages up to and including 0.6/1kV – Typical New Zealand Conditions> or
<AS/NZS 1125:2001 Conductors in insulated electric cables and flexible cords> and has been reproduced or adapted
with permission from Standards New Zealand under Copyright Licence 000926. Please refer to the complete Standard
for full details available for purchase from www.standards.co.nz.
Component Detail
Conductor
Conductors are made from either plain or tinned copper or solid or stranded aluminium. Depending on the cable
construction, conductors may be either circular, compacted or shaped.
Conductor Data
Cross Sectional Area 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35
Nominal Diameter and No. of Wires 3/0.75 7/0.67 7/0.85 7/1.04 7/1.35 7/1.70 7/2.14 19/1.53
Insulation
The insulation materials used are as follows:
1. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), meeting the requirements of: V-75 (AS/NZS 3808), V-90 (AS/NZS 3808), and TI1 (BS EN
50363-3.).
2. XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene), meeting the requirements of: X-90 (AS/NZS 3808, AS 3560) and GP8 (BS 7655:
Section 1.3.).
Core Assembly
The cores of cables having flat profiles are laid side by side during the subsequent process. In circular cables, the
cores are laid up and the interstices filled with a non-hygroscopic material where necessary to achieve a circular cable
cross-section. The laid up core assembly may be bound with helically applied non-hygroscopic tapes.
Neutral Screen
In neutral screened cables, a screen of plain annealed copper or tinned annealed copper wires is helically applied
over the core of a single core cable or the core assembly of a multicore cable.
Bedding and Armour (Multicore cables)
In multicore armoured cables, a bedding of PVC is extruded over the core assembly followed by a layer of helically
applied galvanised mild steel wires.
Outer Sheath
A sheath of PVC with suitable temperature rating is extruded over the underlying components. Additional protective
coverings may be applied depending on the environment in which the cable is installed, eg, a nylon oversheath and an
additional sacrificial PVC layer are often specified for protection against termite attack.
Section 3, Page 4
CURRENT RATINGS
The current carrying capacity of a cable is determined by the following factors:
1. Current flowing in a conductor generates heat and causes the conductor temperature to rise above the ambient
temperature.
2. Different methods of installation or the presence of external heat sources such as adjacent cables vary the rate of
heat dissipation.
3. The insulation material determines the maximum conductor temperature which can be sustained continuously over
the expected life of the cable.
In all cases, the ratings given are the single circuit ratings, corresponding to continuous loading at the maximum
conductor temperature appropriate to the insulation material.
Environmental Conditions
The current ratings are based on the following operational conditions: ambient air temperature of 30°C, soil
temperature of 15°C, soil thermal resistivity of 1.2 K.m/W and depth of burial of 0.5 m. Where conditions vary from
those on which the ratings are based, appropriate rating factors from Tables 3.1 to 3.4 need to be applied.
Methods of Installation
The methods of installation for which the ratings are applicable are shown graphically in Figure 2.1 (Section 2 General
Technical Information). Arrangements which are shown one above the other for the same installation method are
deemed to have the same current carrying capacity.
Earthing conductors and lightly loaded neutral conductors of three phase circuits are ignored for current rating
purposes and are generally not shown in the graphical representations of the cable and installation methods. Thus,
where two single core cables or a two core cable is shown the current rating applies to single phase operation; where
three single core cables or a three core cable is shown the current rating applies to two or three phase operation.
Groups of Circuits
For groups of circuits unenclosed in air, the spacings and arrangements which need to be maintained to prevent
derating are given in Figure 2.2 (Section 2 General Technical Information). Where underground circuits are spaced by
more than 2 m from adjacent circuits, no derating applies. Also, if adjacent circuits are operated at less than 35% of
their current carrying capacity they may be excluded from considerations as their contribution to mutual heating will be
small.
Where a number of circuits are installed in close proximity in such a way that they are not thermally independent, the
appropriate rating factors from Tables 3.5, 3.6, (Section 3 Low Voltage ≥ 0.6/1 kV Cables) and Tables 2.1, 2.2
(Section 2 General Technical Information) need to be applied.
Cables in Parallel
For cables operated in parallel, each parallel leg is regarded as a separate circuit for current rating purposes and the
appropriate rating factors for grouping are applicable. Refer also to Figure 2.3 (Section 2 General Technical
Information) for the arrangements of single core cables so as to ensure equal current sharing between parallel legs of
the same phase.
Solar Radiation
For cables exposed to direct sunlight, the effect of solar radiation is to increase the surface temperature of the cable
and hence limit the temperature rise due to the load in the conductors. Where possible, cables should be shielded
from the direct rays of the sun without restricting ventilation. Otherwise, the effect of solar radiation should be taken
into account, either by calculation in accordance with IEC 60287, or as an approximation by adding 20°C to the
ambient air temperature and applying the appropriate rating factor.
Section 3, Page 5
LOW VOLTAGE RATING FACTORS

Table 3.1 Ambient Air Temperature Variation
Insulation Type Air Temperature (°C)
15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
PVC 1.18 1.12 1.06 1.00 0.94 0.88 0.80 0.72 0.63
XLPE 1.15 1.09 1.05 1.00 0.95 0.91 0.85 0.80 0.74
Note: Content from AS/NZS 3008.1.2:2010 has been reproduced with the permission from Standards New Zealand under
Copyright Licence 000926. Please see the Standard for full details.
Table 3.2 Soil Temperature Variation

Insulation Type Soil Temperature (°C)
10 15 20 25 30 35 40
PVC 1.04 1.00 0.95 0.91 0.86 0.81 0.75
XLPE 1.04 1.00 0.96 0.93 0.91 0.87 0.83
Table 3.3 Depth of Burial Variation

Depth of Burial Laid Direct In Underground Ducts
2 2 2 2
Up to 50mm Above 50mm Up to 300mm Above 300mm Single Core Multicore
0.5 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
0.6 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.98 0.99
0.8 0.97 0.96 0.94 0.95 0.97
1.0 0.95 0.94 0.92 0.93 0.96
1.25 0.94 0.92 0.90 0.90 0.95
1.5 0.93 0.91 0.89 0.89 0.94
1.75 0.92 0.89 0.87 0.88 0.94
2.0 0.91 0.88 0.86 0.87 0.93
2.5 0.90 0.87 0.85 0.86 0.93
3.0 (or deeper) 0.89 0.86 0.83 0.85 0.92
Table 3.4 Soil Thermal Resistivity Variation

Soil Thermal
Resistivity
(K.m/W)
0.8 1.09 1.16 1.03 1.06 1.08

0.9 1.07 1.11 1.02 1.04 1.06
1.0 1.04 1.07 1.02 1.03 1.04
1.2 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
1.5 0.92 0.90 0.95 0.94 0.92
2.0 0.81 0.80 0.88 0.86 0.83
2.5 0.74 0.72 0.83 0.80 0.77
3.0 0.69 0.66 0.78 0.75 0.71
Section 3, Page 6
LOW VOLTAGE RATING FACTORS

Table 3.5 Groups of Circuits Laid Direct
No. of Single Core Cables Multicore Cables
Circuits
spacing spacing spacing
Touching Spacing (m) Touching Spacing (m)

Trefoil Flat 0.15 0.30 0.45 0.60 0.15 0.30 0.45 0.60
2 0.78 0.81 0.83 0.88 0.91 0.93 0.81 0.87 0.91 0.93 0.95
3 0.66 0.70 0.73 0.79 0.84 0.87 0.70 0.78 0.84 0.88 0.90
4 0.61 0.64 0.68 0.74 0.81 0.85 0.63 0.74 0.81 0.86 0.89
5 0.56 0.60 0.64 0.73 0.79 0.83 0.59 0.70 0.78 0.84 0.87
6 0.53 0.57 0.61 0.71 0.78 0.82 0.55 0.68 0.77 0.83 0.87
7 0.50 0.54 0.59 0.69 0.76 0.82 0.52 0.66 0.75 0.82 0.86
8 0.49 0.53 0.57 0.68 0.76 0.81 0.50 0.64 0.75 0.81 0.86
9 0.47 0.51 0.56 0.67 0.75 0.81 0.48 0.63 0.74 0.81 0.85
10 0.46 0.50 0.55 0.67 0.75 0.80 0.47 0.62 0.73 0.80 0.85
11 0.44 0.49 0.54 0.66 0.74 0.80 0.45 0.61 0.73 0.80 0.85
12 0.43 0.48 0.53 0.66 0.74 0.80 0.44 0.60 0.72 0.80 0.84
Table 3.6 Groups of Circuits In Underground Ducts

No. of Single Core Cables in Multiway Ducts or Single Core Cables in Single-way Ducts
Circuits Multicore Cables in Single-way Ducts
spacing spacing spacing
Touching Spacing (m) Touching Spacing (m)

0.30 0.45 0.60 0.45 0.60
2 0.90 0.93 0.95 0.96 0.87 0.91 0.93
3 0.83 0.88 0.91 0.93 0.78 0.84 0.87
4 0.79 0.85 0.89 0.92 0.74 0.81 0.85
5 0.75 0.83 0.88 0.91 0.70 0.79 0.83
6 0.73 0.82 0.87 0.90 0.69 0.78 0.82
7 0.71 0.81 0.86 0.89 0.67 0.76 0.82
8 0.70 0.80 0.85 0.89 0.66 0.76 0.81
9 0.68 0.79 0.85 0.89 0.65 0.75 0.81
10 0.67 0.79 0.85 0.89 0.64 0.75 0.80
11 0.66 0.78 0.84 0.88 0.63 0.74 0.80
12 0.66 0.78 0.84 0.88 0.63 0.74 0.80
Section 3, Page 7
VOLTAGE DROPS
In order to ensure satisfactory operation of electrical equipment, it is necessary to maintain the voltage at which it is
supplied within certain limits.
Voltage Drop Limitations

In New Zealand, the nominal supply system is 230/400 volts. The maximum voltage drop from the point of supply to
any point in the installation is required to be no more than 5% of the nominal supply voltage, ie, 11.5 V for 230 V
phase to earth or 20 V for 400 V phase to phase.
The voltage drop limitation applying to a circuit needs to be assessed taking account of the function of the circuit and
its relationship with other circuits. For example, other voltage drop limits may apply in ELV circuits or may be dictated
by motor starting considerations.
Also, the voltage drop in mains and submains circuits should take account of the voltage drop in final sub-circuits (and
vice versa) to ensure the total voltage drop in the installation is within the required limits.
Use of Tabulated mV/A.m Figures

The voltage drop (mV/A.m) values given in this publication have been obtained from AS/NZS 3008.1.2. They
represent the worst case conditions, whereby it is assumed that the cable is operating at maximum rated temperature
and is supplying a load having a power factor equal to the power factor of the cable. For three phase circuits,
balanced loading is assumed.
On this basis, where the cable size and type, load current and length of run are known, the voltage drop can be
calculated from the following:
V *I*L
Vd = t (V)
1000
where: Vt = the Tabulated Voltage Drop Figure for the Cable (mV/A.m), I = the Load Current (A), and L = the Length
of Run (m).
This formula is used to calculate the voltage drop in a circuit when the cable size is known.
Rearrangement of this equation gives the maximum mV/A.m value for compliance with a specific voltage drop.
1000 * Vd
Vc = (mV/A.m)
I*L
This formula should be used to select the cable size necessary to meet a specific voltage drop limitation. The size
selected should have a tabulated mV/A.m figure not greater than the calculated value of Vc.
Unbalanced Three Phase Circuits

In many three phase circuits the loading on each phase is not equal. In these cases, current will flow in the neutral
conductor and the tabulated three phase mV/A.m values will not strictly apply.
Where the imbalance is known to be small, a conservative method of voltage drop assessment is to assume balanced
three phase load conditions but use the current flowing in the most heavily loaded phase.
However, where the imbalance is significant, or not readily determined, it may be necessary to revert to a single phase
basis. The single phase voltage drop limit and the tabulated single phase mV/A.m should be used unless more
precise calculations are performed using vector methods to calculate the neutral current and then geometrically
summing the voltage drops in the phase and neutral conductors.
Voltage Drop Graphs

For quick calculations, Voltage Drop Graphs are also available for cables normally available ex stock from Nexans
Olex.
Section 3, Page 8
VOLTAGE DROPS
Instances can arise where it is desired to make a more precise determination than would arise from the use of
tabulated mV/A.m figures. The following methods can be used in these cases.
Phasor Diagram
The relationships between the various current and voltage elements in a cable circuit are shown in the following
phasor diagram (lagging power factor).
where: I = Current Flowing in Cable, E = Voltage at Supply, V = Voltage at Load, Vd = E – V, IZ = Voltage Drop
associated with Cable Impedance, and cos θ = Power Factor of Load.
Given values for E, I, R, X and θ, the magnitude of V can be determined vectorially and subtracted from E to give the
difference in voltage between the supply and load ends of the circuit. As the magnitude of the permissible voltage
drop is very much smaller than the supply and load voltages, the difference between E and V is approximately equal
to the magnitude of IZ. The following formulae make use of this simplification. For additional information refer to
AS/NZS 3008.1.2.
Circuit Impedance and Load Power Factor

In the cases where the load power factor is not known, the load power factor is assumed to be equal to the cable
power factor and the voltage drop calculated in terms of the cable impedance as follows:
Vd1f = 2 * I * L * Z (V/m) Single phase
Vd3f = 3 * I * L * Z (V/m) Three phase

where: I = Load Current (A), L = Length of Run (m), Z (Cable Impedance) = Rc2 + X L2 (Ω/m), Rc = Conductor
Resistance (Ω/m), and XL = Cable Inductive Reactance ((Ω/m) at operating temperature and frequency. (XL = 0 for
direct current operation) and values of Rc and XL are given in Tables 3.25 to 3.28.
Where the load power factor cos θ is known, the relevant formulae are:
Vd1f = 2 * I * L * (Rc * cos θ ± XL * sin θ) (V/m)
Vd3f = 3 * I * L * (Rc * cos θ ± XL * sin θ) (V/m)

In these formulae, the second term in brackets is added for lagging power factors and subtracted for leading power
factors. For unity power factor, sin θ = 0 so the second term disappears.
Cables Operated Below Full Load

In many situations, cables are operated at loads considerably less than their full rated current. The conductor
temperature in such cases will be less than the maximum figure on which the tabulated mV/A.m values are based. For
a given load current, the actual conductor temperature θo (°C) can be calculated from the following:
I  2
θo = θa + (θr - θa) x  o 
 Ir 
where Io = Actual Load Current (A), Ir = Rated Current (A), θr = Rated Conductor Temperature (°C), and θa =
Ambient Temperature (°C) corresponding to rated current.
The value of Rc to be used in the voltage drop calculations can then be obtained from Table 3.25 or 3.26 using the
next higher value of conductor temperature.
Special computer programs are commercially available to calculate voltage drop allowing for cables that are not
loaded at their full rated current.
Section 3, Page 9
SELECTION PROCEDURES
In accordance with AS/NZS 3008.1.2:2010 and AS/NZS 3000:2007, the four main factors which affect the minimum
size of cable required for a particular installation are:
1. The cable current-carrying capacity, which is influenced by the cable materials and construction, the conditions of
the cable environment and the method of installation due to their effects on the dissipation of heat from the
conductors.
2. The voltage drop in the cable circuit, which is a function of load current, load power factor, and length of the cable
run.
3. The temperature rise under short-circuit conditions, which is a function of both the magnitude and duration of the
short-circuit current and is limited by the cable materials.
4. The maximum fault loop impedance which will still allow the protective device to trip within the specified time.
Procedures
To select the cable size required, based on the above considerations, follow the steps listed:
Current-Carrying Capacity
1. Determine the minimum current for which the cable is to be rated, taking account of the maximum demand of the
circuit and the type and rating of the overcurrent protection device.
2. Ascertain how the cables are to be installed, and the conditions in the cable environment. From the tables of rating
factors, select any rating factor(s) which are applicable.
3. Divide the rating from step 1. by the appropriate factor(s).
4. From the current rating tables, select a cable which, for the appropriate method of installation, has a tabulated
rating not less than the value obtained from 3.
Voltage Drop
1. Determine the Load Current I (A) to be carried by the cable, and the Route Length L (m) of the circuit.
2. Establish the maximum voltage drop Vd (V) permitted in the circuit (taking account of any other voltage drops in
series).
1000 * Vd
3. Evaluate the equation Vc = (mV/A.m). This value is the maximum mV/A.m figure which will give
I*L
the required voltage drop.
4. From the voltage drop tables, select a cable for the appropriate method of installation which has a tabulated
mV/A.m figure not greater than this value.
Short Circuit Temperature
1. Determine the Maximum Duration t (s) and Magnitude Isc (A) of the prospective Short Circuit Current.
2. Evaluate the equation I1 = Isc * t (A). This is the required short circuit rating converted to a one second basis.
3. From the conductor short-circuit ratings tables, select a cable with a rating not less than the value obtained from 2.
Fault Loop Impedance
1. Determine the maximum fault loop impedance which will still allow the protective device to trip within the specified
time.
2. From the above calculate the maximum length of cable run to comply with the maximum fault loop impedance.
Refer to AS/NZS 3000:2007, Clause 1.5.5.3 and Appendix B.
General
For any circuit, the cable size selected should not be less than the largest of the sizes calculated to meet the above
limitations (this is the smallest size which will meet all of the requirements).
In practice, the current-carrying capacity will be found to prevail in short-run/high-current circuits while voltage drop
considerations will usually prevail in long-run/low-current circuits. It is unusual for short-circuit temperature
requirements to determine the conductor size required for low voltage cable circuits.
Section 3, Page 10
MINIMUM COPPER EARTHING CONDUCTOR SIZE
NOMINAL SIZE OF
COPPER EARTHING
CONDUCTOR
Nominal Size of Active With Copper Active With Aluminium Active
Conductor Conductors Conductors
mm2 mm2 mm2
1 1* -
1.5 1.5 * -
2.5 2.5 -
4 2.5 -
6 2.5 2.5
10 4 2.5
16 6 4
25 6 6
35 10 6
50 16 10
70 25 10
95 25 16
120 35 25
150 50 25
185 70 35
240 95 50
300 120 70
400 ≥120† ≥95†
500 ≥120† ≥95†
630 ≥120† ≥120†
* These earthing conductors may be used only where incorporated in a multicore cable or flexible cord, other
than a lift travelling cable, in accordance with Clause 5.3.3.4 (b) and (c) of AS/NZS 3000:2007.
† A larger earthing conductor may be required to satisfy Clause 5.3.3.1.1 of AS/NZS 3000:2007.
Disclaimer
Nexans Olex has taken every precaution to ensure that the information contained in the above table is in line with the
requirements of the appropriate New Zealand Standards and correct electrical practice. However, we accept no liability
of any kind with respect to the information presented here.
It is the responsibility of the Electrician signing the Certificate of Compliance to ensure that all the
requirements of the Wiring Regulations are met.
Section 3, Page 11
CONDUIT WIRES
Circular construction
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Product Sheet No. 010-01 A

Conductor Size Thickness of Insulation Nominal Overall Diameter Linear Mass
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (kg/m)
V90 Insulation
1.0* 0.8 2.8 0.017

1.5 0.8 3.3 0.022
2.5 0.8 3.8 0.034
4 1.0 4.7 0.055
V75 Insulation
6 1.0 5.3 0.076

10 1.0 6.2 0.12
16 1.0 7.2 0.18
25 1.2 8.9 0.28
35 1.2 10.1 0.38
50 1.4 11.7 0.51
70 1.4 13.5 0.72
95 1.6 15.8 1.0
120 1.6 17.5 1.2
150 1.8 19.4 1.7
GN/YE Earthing Conductors
1.5 0.6 2.8 0.020

2.5 0.7 3.6 0.032
Issue: January 2012
0.6/1 kV. Made to AS/NZS 5000.1
* Solid conductor
Notes:
1. Conductors 1.5 mm2 and above are circular stranded.
2. Standard colours: Red, White, Blue, Black, Green/Yellow (other colours can be supplied if required).
3. Subject to confirmation, similar cables can be manufactured to other specifications.
Section 3, Page 12
CONDUIT WIRES
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Current ratings (A) and voltage drops (mV/A.m)
Product Sheet No. 010-01 B

Conductor Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

1.0 15 51.6 14 44.7
1.5 21 33.0 17 28.6
2.5 27 18.0 24 15.6
4 36 11.2 32 9.71
6 47 7.50 40 6.49
10 62 4.46 54 3.86
16 80 2.81 71 2.43
25 107 1.78 92 1.54
35 128 1.29 114 1.12
50 157 0.963 136 0.834
70 194 0.680 173 0.589
95 242 0.507 209 0.439
120 276 0.415 247 0.359
150 321 0.352 278 0.305
Issue: January 2012
Note:
Content from AS/NZS 3008.1.2:2010 has been reproduced with the permission from Standards New Zealand under
The values in this table are for typical New Zealand installation conditions of:-
Ambient Air Temperature 30°C
Section 3, Page 13
SINGLE CORE CU TPS CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor Size Thickness of Insulation Thickness of Sheath Nominal Overall Diameter Linear Mass
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/m)
1.0* 0.6 0.8 3.8 0.026
1.5# 0.6 0.8 4.3 0.034
2.5 0.7 0.8 4.9 0.048
4 0.8 0.9 6.0 0.073
6 0.8 0.9 6.5 0.096
10 1.0 0.9 7.8 0.15
16 1.0 1.0 9.3 0.22
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
* Solid conductor
# 3 wire conductor
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red or Black; Sheath - White. Other colours can be supplied if required.
Section 3, Page 14
SINGLE CORE CU TPS CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)
1.0 15 51.6 15 44.7 16 44.7 24 51.6 18 44.7 20 51.6 18 44.7
1.5 18 33.0 18 28.6 19 28.6 31 33.0 22 28.6 25 33.0 22 28.6
2.5 26 18.0 26 15.6 29 15.6 43 18.0 30 15.6 35 18.0 30 15.6
4 35 11.2 35 9.71 38 9.71 56 11.2 40 9.71 45 11.2 40 9.71
6 46 7.50 46 6.49 48 6.49 71 7.50 50 6.49 57 7.50 50 6.49
10 62 4.46 62 3.86 66 3.86 94 4.46 65 3.86 76 4.46 65 3.86
16 82 2.81 82 2.43 88 2.43 134 2.81 114 2.43 98 2.81 86 2.43
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
Notes:
1. Refer to Product Sheet 010-01 B for current ratings and voltage drops for these cables enclosed in conduit or
trunking.
2. Content from AS/NZS 3008.1.2:2010 has been reproduced with the permission from Standards New Zealand under
Soil Temperature 15°C
Soil Thermal Resistivity 1.2 K.m/W
Depth of Burial 0.5 m
Section 3, Page 15
TWO CORE CU TPS CABLES

Flat construction
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor Size Thickness of Insulation Thickness of Sheath Nominal Overall Size Linear Mass
1.0* 0.6 0.9 6.3 x 4.0 0.050
1.5# 0.6 0.9 7.3 x 4.6 0.065
2.5 0.7 1.0 8.7 x 5.3 0.096
4 0.8 1.1 10.5 x 6.3 0.15
6 0.8 1.1 11.6 x 7.0 0.20
10 1.0 1.2 14.3 x 8.4 0.31
16 1.0 1.3 17.2 x 10.0 0.46
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
Product Sheet No. 020-02 A (with Pilot)

2 x 16 + 2.5 1.0 1.3 9.9 x 20.4 0.50
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
* Solid conductor
# 3 wire conductor
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, Black, Orange (pilot); Sheath - White. Other colours can be supplied if
required.
Section 3, Page 16
TWO CORE CU TPS CABLES

Flat construction
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

1.0 15 51.6 16 51.6
1.5 18 33.0 21 33.0
2.5 26 18.0 30 18.0
4 34 11.2 39 11.2
6 44 7.50 50 7.50
10 59 4.46 68 4.46
16 78 2.81 91 2.81
25 103 1.78 122 1.78
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
Note:
Section 3, Page 17
TWO CORE & EARTH CU TPS CABLES

Flat construction
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

1.0* 0.6 0.9 8.6 x 4.0 0.070
1.5# 0.6 0.9 10.1 x 4.6 0.090
2.5 0.7 1.0 11.9 x 5.3 0.14
4 (2.5) 0.8 1.1 14.8 x 6.4 0.19
6 (2.5) 0.8 1.1 16.4 x 6.9 0.24
10 (4) 1.0 1.2 18.8 x 8.4 0.37
16 (6) 1.0 1.3 24.0 x 9.8 0.59
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
* Solid conductor
# 3 wire conductor
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Black, Red, Green/Yellow (earth); Sheath - White. Other colours can be supplied if
required.
3. Reduced earth size shown in brackets ( ).
Section 3, Page 18
TWO CORE & EARTH CU TPS CABLES

Flat construction
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

1.0 15 51.6 16 51.6
1.5 18 33.0 21 33.0
2.5 26 18.0 30 18.0
4 34 11.2 39 11.2
6 44 7.50 50 7.50
10 59 4.46 68 4.46
16 78 2.81 91 2.81
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
Note:
Section 3, Page 19
THREE CORE CU TPS CABLES

Flat construction
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

1.0* 0.6 0.9 8.6 x 4.0 0.071
1.5# 0.6 0.9 10.1 x 4.6 0.090
2.5 0.7 1.0 12.0 x 5.3 0.14
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
* Solid conductor
# 3 wire conductor
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue; Sheath - White. Other colours can be supplied if required.
Section 3, Page 20
THREE CORE CU TPS CABLES

Flat construction
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

1.0 13 44.7 14 44.7
1.5 16 28.6 17 28.6
2.5 23 15.6 25 15.6
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
Note:
Section 3, Page 21
THREE CORE & EARTH CU TPS CABLES

Flat construction
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

1.0* 0.6 0.9 10.9 x 4.0 0.093
1.5# 0.6 0.9 13.0 x 4.6 0.12
2.5 0.7 1.0 15.4 x 5.3 0.18
4 (2.5) 0.8 1.1 18.2 x 6.4 0.26
6 (2.5) 0.8 1.1 19.9 x 7.1 0.33
10 (4) 1.0 1.2 24.8 x 8.4 0.51
16 (6) 1.0 1.3 31.0 x 9.7 0.80
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
* Solid conductor
# 3 wire conductor
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue, Green/Yellow (earth); Sheath - White. Other colours can be
supplied if required.
Section 3, Page 22
THREE CORE & EARTH CU TPS CABLES

Flat construction
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

1.0 13 44.7 14 44.7
1.5 16 28.6 17 28.6
2.5 23 15.6 25 15.6
4 29 9.71 33 9.71
6 38 6.49 42 6.49
10 50 3.86 58 3.86
16 66 2.43 78 2.43
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
Note:
Section 3, Page 23
FOUR CORE CU TPS CABLES

Flat construction
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

2.5 0.7 1.0 15.4 x 5.3 0.18
4 0.8 1.1 19.1 x 6.5 0.29
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue, Black; Sheath - White. Other colours can be supplied if required.
Section 3, Page 24
FOUR CORE CU TPS CABLES

Flat construction
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

2.5 23 15.6 25 15.6
4 39 9.71 33 9.71
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
Note:
Section 3, Page 25
SINGLE CORE CU PVC NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Copper neutral screen
PVC sheath

Conductor Thickness of Neutral Screen Thickness of Nominal Overall Linear
Size Insulation Sheath Diameter Mass
Physical Area Nominal No. & Size
(mm2) (mm) (mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/m)
2.5 0.8 4 20x 0.53 3.2 11.5 0.20

4 1.0 6 25 x 0.53 3.2 12.5 0.24
6 1.0 6 27 x 0.53 3.2 13.1 0.28
10 1.0 10 29 x 0.67 3.2 14.2 0.38
16 1.0 16 20 x 1.01 3.2 15.9 0.51
25 1.2 25 25 x 1.13 3.2 17.9 0.73
35 1.2 35 24 x 1.36 3.2 19.5 0.93
50 1.4 48 21 x 1.70 3.2 21.8 1.2
Issue: September 2012
0.6/1 kV. Made to AS/NZS 4961

16 + 4P 1.0 16 46 x 0.67 3.2 22.2 x 15.2 0.67

25 + 4P 1.2 26 44 x 0.86 3.2 26.2 x 17.3 0.93
Issue: January 2012
Notes:
1. Conductors are circular stranded.
2. Standard colours: Insulation – Red, Orange (pilot); Sheath – Black.
4. Only Neutral Screen cable with a 3.2 mm sheath can be direct buried in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 without
further mechanical protection.
Section 3, Page 26
SINGLE CORE CU PVC NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

2.5 30 18.0 31 18.0 33 18.0 33 18.0
4 39 11.2 42 11.2 43 11.2 43 11.2
6 50 7.50 52 7.50 55 7.50 55 7.50
10 68 4.46 73 4.46 73 4.46 73 4.46
16 91 2.81 97 2.81 125 2.81 95 2.81
25 122 1.78 129 1.78 162 1.78 123 1.78
35 149 1.28 158 1.28 196 1.28 150 1.28
50 181 0.958 194 0.958 232 0.958 178 0.958
Issue: January 2012
Note:
Section 3, Page 27
TWO CORE CU PVC NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

2.5 0.8 5 24 x 0.53 3.2 15.2 x 11.6 0.28

4 1.0 6 29 x 0.53 3.2 17.2 x 12.5 0.35
6 1.0 7 32 x 0.53 3.2 18.0 x 13.0 0.42
10 1.0 10 47 x 0.53 3.2 20.1 x 14.0 0.56
16 1.0 16 46 x 0.67 3.2 22.2 x 15.2 0.76
25 1.2 26 44 x 0.86 3.2 26.1 x 17.3 1.1
35 1.2 35 44 x 1.01 3.2 28.9 x 18.8 1.4

2 x 16 + 4P 1.0 16 46 x 0.67 3.2 23.3 0.92

Issue: January 2012
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation – Red, White, Orange (pilot); Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 28
TWO CORE CU PVC NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath
Current ratings (A) and voltage drops (mV/A.m) *

Conductor
Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/Am) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

2.5 25 15.6 26 15.6 28 15.6 28 15.6
4 33 9.71 35 9.71 36 9.71 36 9.71
6 42 6.49 46 6.49 46 6.49 46 6.49
10 58 3.86 62 3.86 61 3.86 61 3.86
16 78 2.43 82 2.43 106 2.43 80 2.43
25 104 1.54 111 1.54 138 1.54 103 1.54
35 128 1.11 137 1.11 165 1.11 125 1.11
Issue: January 2012
* This table relates to two and three phase operation - for single phase operation Product Sheet 080-01B is applicable
Note:
Ambient Air Temperature 30 °C
Section 3, Page 29
THREE CORE CU PVC NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

2.5 0.8 7 30 x 0.53 3.2 16.0 0.36

4 1.0 8 37 x 0.53 3.2 18.1 0.47
6 1.0 9 42 x 0.53 3.2 19.1 0.56
10 1.0 11 48 x 0.53 3.2 21.0 0.74
16 1.0 16 46 x 0.67 3.2 23.6 1.01
Notes:
2. Standard Colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue; Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 30
THREE CORE CU PVC NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

2.5 25 15.6 26 15.6 28 15.6 28 15.6
4 33 9.71 35 9.71 36 9.71 36 9.71
6 42 6.49 46 6.49 46 6.49 46 6.49
10 58 3.86 62 3.86 61 3.86 61 3.86
16 78 2.43 82 2.43 106 2.43 80 2.43
Note:
Section 3, Page 31
FOUR CORE CU PVC NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

2.5 0.8 8 34 x 0.53 3.2 17.0 0.41

4 1.0 9 42 x 0.53 3.2 19.3 0.55
6 1.0 10 46 x 0.53 3.2 20.6 0.66
10 1.0 12 54 x 0.53 3.2 22.6 0.88
16 1.0 17 47 x 0.67 3.2 25.4 1.22
Notes:
1. Circular stranded conductor.
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue, Black; Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 32
FOUR CORE CU PVC NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

2.5 25 15.6 26 15.6 28 15.6 28 15.6
4 33 9.71 35 9.71 36 9.71 36 9.71
6 42 6.49 46 6.49 46 6.49 46 6.49
10 58 3.86 62 3.86 61 3.86 61 3.86
16 78 2.43 82 2.43 106 2.43 80 2.43
Note:
Section 3, Page 33
THREE CORE CU XLPE NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

16* 0.7 16 46 x 0.67 3.2 23.0 0.97

25* 0.9 26 44 x 0.86 3.2 25.6 1.3
35 0.9 35 44 x 1.01 3.2 26.0 1.7
50 1.0 48 48 x 1.13 3.2 29.0 2.2
70 1.1 68 47 x 1.36 3.2 33.1 3.1
95 1.1 95 42 x 1.70 3.2 37.0 4.1
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3 x 16 + 4P 0.7 17 48 x 0.67 3.2 24.8 1.1

Issue: January 2012
* Circular stranded conductor
Notes:
1. Conductors 35 mm2 and above are shaped stranded.
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue, Orange (pilot); Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 34
THREE CORE CU XLPE NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

16 91 2.55 97 2.55 118 2.55 87 2.55
25 122 1.61 131 1.61 153 1.61 114 1.61
35 151 1.17 162 1.17 184 1.17 139 1.17
50 185 0.868 198 0.868 218 0.868 166 0.868
70 234 0.609 252 0.609 269 0.609 207 0.609
95 289 0.450 311 0.450 323 0.450 249 0.450
Issue: January 2012
Note:
Section 3, Page 35
FOUR CORE CU XLPE NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

16# 0.7 16 46 x 0.67 3.2 24.1 1.1

25* 0.9 26 44 x 0.86 3.2 28.0 1.6
35 0.9 35 44 x 1.01 3.2 29.4 2.1
50 1.0 48 48 x 1.13 3.2 32.3 2.7
70 1.1 68 47 x 1.36 3.2 36.7 3.8
95 1.1 94 65 x 1.36 3.2 40.3 5.2
Issue: January 2012
# Circular stranded conductor
* Circular compacted conductor
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue, Black; Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 36
FOUR CORE CU XLPE NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

16 91 2.55 97 2.55 118 2.55 87 2.55
25 122 1.61 131 1.61 153 1.61 114 1.61
35 151 1.17 162 1.17 184 1.17 139 1.17
50 185 0.868 198 0.868 218 0.868 166 0.868
70 234 0.609 252 0.609 269 0.609 207 0.609
95 289 0.450 311 0.450 323 0.450 249 0.450
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Note:
Section 3, Page 37
SINGLE CORE AL XLPE NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Aluminium conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

70 1.1 41 28 x 1.36 3.2 21.5 0.87

95 1.1 57 25 x 1.70 3.2 23.9 1.1
120 1.2 71 22 x 2.03 3.2 26.1 1.4
185 1.6 110 22 x 2.52 3.2 31.1 2.0
Issue: January 2012

70 + 4P 1.1 42 29 x 1.36 3.2 28.6 x 21.2 1.1

Issue: January 2012
Notes:
1. Conductors are compacted stranded.
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, Orange (pilot); Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 38
SINGLE CORE AL XLPE NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Aluminium conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

70 213 1.15 229 1.15 249 1.15 189 1.15
95 263 0.835 283 0.835 299 0.835 231 0.835
120 307 0.666 329 0.666 341 0.666 264 0.666
185 406 0.448 436 0.448 433 0.448 345 0.448
Issue: January 2012
Note:
Section 3, Page 39
THREE CORE AL XLPE NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Aluminium conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

35* 0.9 26 44 x 0.86 3.2 28.1 1.0
50* 1.0 29 50 x 0.86 3.2 31.0 1.2
70 1.1 42 52 x 1.01 3.2 32.4 1.6
95 1.1 57 57 x 1.13 3.2 35.9 2.0
185 1.6 116 50 x 1.70 3.2 47.0 3.7
Issue: January 2012
Product Sheet No. 082-03 A (With Pilot)

95 + 10P 1.1 57 57 x 1.13 3.2 39.0 2.2

120 + 10P 1.2 73 50 x 1.36 3.2 39.6 2.5
185 + 10P 1.6 114 50 x 1.70 3.2 48.0 3.7
300 + 10P 1.8 185 57 x 2.03 3.2 57.4 5.6
Issue: January 2012
* Circular compacted conductor
Notes:
1. Conductors 70 mm² and above are shaped stranded conductor.
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue; Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 40
THREE CORE AL XLPE NEUTRAL SCREEN CABLES

Aluminium conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

35 117 1.93 125 1.93 142 1.93 108 1.93
50 143 1.43 154 1.43 170 1.43 128 1.43
70 182 0.993 196 0.993 209 0.993 161 0.993
95 224 0.723 242 0.723 250 0.723 194 0.723
120 262 0.577 282 0.577 286 0.577 225 0.577
185 347 0.388 374 0.388 364 0.388 291 0.388
300 475 0.258 514 0.258 477 0.258 391 0.258
Issue: January 2012
Note:
Section 3, Page 41
SINGLE CORE CU VINTOL CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

4 1.0 1.4 7.7 0.10
16 1.0 1.4 10.0 0.23
25 1.2 1.4 11.8 0.35
35 1.2 1.4 13.0 0.45
50 1.4 1.4 14.6 0.57
70 1.4 1.4 16.4 0.82
Issue: January 2012
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Natural; Sheath – Red, White, Blue, Black.
Section 3, Page 42
SINGLE CORE CU VINTOL CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size
4 35 11.2 35 9.71 38 9.71 56 11.2 40 9.71 45 11.2 40 9.71
16 82 2.81 82 2.43 88 2.43 134 2.81 114 2.43 98 2.81 86 2.43
25 111 1.78 111 1.55 117 1.54 174 1.78 147 1.54 128 1.78 110 1.54
35 136 1.29 136 1.12 145 1.12 209 1.29 176 1.12 153 1.29 134 1.12
50 166 0.963 166 0.840 178 0.834 248 0.963 209 0.834 185 0.963 158 0.834
70 210 0.680 210 0.597 225 0.589 305 0.680 256 0.589 227 0.680 198 0.589
Issue: January 2012

Note:
Section 3, Page 43
SINGLE CORE AL VINTOL CABLES

Aluminium conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

25 1.2 1.4 11.7 0.18
35 1.2 1.4 13.4 0.24
50 1.4 1.4 14.7 0.29
70 1.4 1.4 16.4 0.39
95 1.6 1.5 19.0 0.52
120 1.6 1.5 20.7 0.62
150 1.8 1.6 22.8 0.75
185 2.0 1.7 25.1 0.92
240 2.2 1.8 26.8 1.1
Issue: January 2012

Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Natural; Sheath – Red, White, Blue, Black.
Section 3, Page 44
SINGLE CORE AL VINTOL CABLES

Aluminium conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size
25 86 2.95 86 2.55 91 2.55 135 2.95 114 2.55 99 2.95 86 2.55
35 105 2.14 105 1.85 112 1.85 162 2.14 136 1.85 119 2.14 103 1.85
50 129 1.58 129 1.37 138 1.37 191 1.58 162 1.37 143 1.58 123 1.37
70 163 1.10 163 0.956 174 0.952 237 1.10 199 0.952 176 1.10 154 0.952
95 203 0.804 203 0.702 218 0.696 283 0.811 238 0.696 215 0.811 185 0.696
120 237 0.645 237 0.565 254 0.558 323 0.653 272 0.558 245 0.653 216 0.558
150 272 0.535 272 0.472 292 0.463 362 0.545 304 0.463 281 0.545 242 0.463
185 318 0.439 317 0.391 341 0.380 411 0.452 344 0.380 320 0.452 278 0.380
240 381 0.352 381 0.319 408 0.305 477 0.368 400 0.305 376 0.368 325 0.305
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Note:
Section 3, Page 45
SINGLE CORE CU CANTOL CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

16 0.7 1.4 9.4 0.21
25 0.9 1.4 10.9 0.31
35 0.9 1.4 11.9 0.41
50 1.0 1.4 13.4 0.54
70 1.1 1.4 15.0 0.75
95 1.1 1.5 16.9 1.0
120 1.2 1.5 18.6 1.3
150 1.4 1.6 20.6 1.6
185 1.6 1.6 22.8 1.9
240 1.7 1.7 25.5 2.5
300 1.8 1.8 28.1 3.1
400 2.0 1.9 31.8 4.0
500 2.2 2.0 35.7 5.0
630 2.4 2.2 40.1 6.4
Issue: January 2012
Notes:
1. Conductors are compact circular stranded.
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Natural; Sheath - Black. Other colours can be supplied if required.
Section 3, Page 46
SINGLE CORE CU CANTOL CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size
16 95 2.95 95 2.55 101 2.55 149 2.95 125 2.55 107 2.95 925 2.55
25 129 1.87 129 1.62 138 1.62 192 1.87 162 1.62 140 1.87 121 1.62
35 158 1.35 158 1.18 169 1.17 230 1.35 193 1.17 168 1.35 147 1.17
50 194 1.01 194 0.878 207 0.872 273 1.01 229 0.872 202 1.01 174 0.872
70 246 0.710 246 0.623 264 0.615 335 0.710 280 0.615 249 0.710 217 0.615
95 306 0.528 306 0.467 328 0.457 401 0.528 335 0.457 305 0.528 261 0.457
120 358 0.431 358 0.385 384 0.373 457 0.431 381 0.373 348 0.431 304 0.373
150 413 0.365 413 0.330 443 0.316 514 0.365 428 0.316 391 0.365 342 0.316
185 480 0.311 479 0.285 515 0.269 581 0.311 484 0.269 453 0.311 388 0.269
240 574 0.262 573 0.245 616 0.227 674 0.262 560 0.227 532 0.262 456 0.227
300 666 0.233 662 0.222 713 0.202 761 0.233 630 0.202 601 0.233 525 0.202
400 779 0.211 772 0.205 832 0.183 865 0.211 715 0.183 699 0.211 596 0.183
500 903 0.196 893 0.193 961 0.170 977 0.196 805 0.170 791 0.196 693 0.170
630 1045 0.184 1032 0.182 1111 0.159 1098 0.184 902 0.159 916 0.184 778 0.159
Issue: January 2012
Note:
Section 3, Page 47
SINGLE CORE AL CANTOL CABLES

Aluminium conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath
Product Sheets No. 130-01 A

25 0.9 1.4 10.9 0.15
35 0.9 1.4 11.8 0.18
50 1.0 1.4 13.3 0.24
70 1.1 1.4 15.0 0.32
95 1.1 1.5 16.9 0.42
120 1.2 1.5 18.5 0.51
150 1.4 1.6 20.6 0.62
185 1.6 1.6 22.7 0.76
240 1.7 1.7 25.5 0.97
300 1.8 1.8 27.9 1.2
400 2.0 1.9 31.3 1.5
500 2.2 2.0 35.0 1.9
630 2.4 2.2 39.4 2.4
800 2.6 2.3 44.7 3.0
Issue: January 2012
Notes:
1. Conductors are compact circular stranded.
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Natural; Sheath - Black. Other colours can be supplied if required.
Section 3, Page 48
SINGLE CORE AL CANTOL CABLES

Aluminium conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size
25 100 3.08 100 2.67 107 2.67 149 3.08 125 2.67 109 3.08 93 2.67
35 122 2.24 122 1.94 131 1.94 179 2.24 150 1.94 131 2.24 113 1.94
50 150 1.65 150 1.44 161 1.43 212 1.65 178 1.43 157 1.65 135 1.43
70 191 1.15 191 1.00 205 0.997 260 1.15 217 0.997 194 1.15 169 0.997
95 238 0.840 238 0.733 255 0.727 311 0.840 260 0.727 236 0.840 203 0.727
120 278 0.672 278 0.589 298 0.582 355 0.672 296 0.582 270 0.672 236 0.582
150 320 0.557 320 0.491 344 0.482 398 0.557 332 0.482 303 0.557 266 0.482
185 374 0.455 373 0.404 402 0.394 453 0.455 377 0.394 352 0.455 303 0.394
240 449 0.363 448 0.327 482 0.314 526 0.363 438 0.314 415 0.363 356 0.314
300 520 0.307 519 0.281 559 0.266 595 0.307 495 0.266 471 0.307 412 0.266
400 615 0.261 613 0.243 659 0.226 683 0.261 567 0.226 552 0.261 473 0.226
500 722 0.228 717 0.216 773 0.197 780 0.228 646 0.197 631 0.228 556 0.197
630 849 0.204 842 0.198 906 0.177 891 0.204 736 0.177 744 0.204 635 0.177
800 - - 964 0.182 1037 0.161 - - 825 0.161 - - 706 0.161
Issue: January 2012
Note:
(Does not include 800mm²)
Section 3, Page 49
TWO CORE & EARTH CU REMOLEX CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

1.5* 0.6 1.2 8.8 0.12
2.5 0.7 1.2 9.7 0.16
4 (2.5) 0.8 1.3 11.3 0.21
6 (2.5) 0.8 1.3 12.2 0.26
10 (4) 1.0 1.3 16.1 0.44
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
* 3 wire conductor
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, Black, Green/Yellow (earth); Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 50
TWO CORE & EARTH CU REMOLEX CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

1.5 21 33.0 22 33.0
2.5 30 18.0 31 18.0
4 39 11.2 42 11.2
6 50 7.50 52 7.50
10 68 4.46 73 4.46
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
Note:
Section 3, Page 51
THREE CORE & EARTH CU REMOLEX CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

1.5* 0.6 1.2 9.6 0.15
2.5 0.7 1.3 10.8 0.20
4 (2.5) 0.8 1.3 12.4 0.27
6 (2.5) 0.8 1.3 13.5 0.34
10 (4) 1.0 1.4 16.6 0.54
16 (6) 1.0 1.5 19.0 0.76
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
* 3 wire conductor
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue, Green/Yellow (earth); Sheath - Black.
Section 3, Page 52
THREE CORE & EARTH CU REMOLEX CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

1.5 17 28.6 18 28.6
2.5 25 15.6 26 15.6
4 33 9.71 35 9.71
6 42 6.49 46 6.49
10 58 3.86 62 3.86
16 78 2.43 82 2.43
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Note:
Section 3, Page 53
FOUR CORE & EARTH CU REMOLEX CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

1.5 0.6 1.2 10.4 0.17
2.5 0.7 1.3 11.8 0.24
4 (2.5) 0.8 1.4 13.9 0.34
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450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue, Black, Green/Yellow (earth); Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 54
FOUR CORE & EARTH CU REMOLEX CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

1.5 17 28.6 18 28.6
2.5 25 15.6 26 15.6
4 33 9.71 35 9.71
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450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.2
Note:
Section 3, Page 55
THREE CORE & EARTH CU CEMPEX CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

4 (2.5) 0.7 (0.7) 1.8 13.3 0.28
6 (2.5) 0.7 (0.7) 1.8 14.2 0.35
10 (4) 0.7 (0.7) 1.8 16.3 0.52
16 (6) 0.7 (0.7) 1.8 18.6 0.71
25 (6) 0.9 (0.7) 1.8 21.5 1.0
35 (10) 0.9 (0.7) 1.8 24.1 1.4
50 (16) 1.0 (0.7) 1.8 27.2 1.8
70 (25) 1.1 (0.9) 1.9 31.2 2.6
95 (25) 1.1 (0.9) 2.0 35.6 3.4
Issue: January 2012
Notes:
1. Conductors are circular stranded, sizes 16 mm2 and above are compacted.
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue, Green/Yellow (earth); Sheath – Black.
3. Earth size and insulation thickness shown in brackets ( ).
Section 3, Page 56
THREE CORE & EARTH CU CEMPEX CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

4 42 10.2 39 10.2 40 10.2 40 10.2
6 53 6.80 50 6.80 49 6.80 49 6.80
10 73 4.05 68 4.05 67 4.05 67 4.05
16 97 2.55 91 2.55 118 2.55 87 2.55
25 131 1.61 122 1.61 153 1.61 114 1.61
35 162 1.17 151 1.17 184 1.17 139 1.17
50 198 0.868 185 0.868 218 0.868 166 0.868
70 252 0.609 234 0.609 269 0.609 207 0.609
95 311 0.450 289 0.450 323 0.450 249 0.450
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Note:
Section 3, Page 57
FOUR CORE & EARTH CU CEMPEX CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

2.5 0.7 1.8 14.5 0.30
4 (2.5) 0.7 (0.7) 1.8 15.6 0.37
6 (2.5) 0.7 (0.7) 1.8 15.7 0.43
10 (4) 0.7 (0.7) 1.8 19.2 0.66
16 (6) 0.7 (0.7) 1.8 20.5 0.90
25 (6) 0.9 (0.7) 1.8 23.9 1.3
35 (10) 0.9 (0.7) 1.8 26.6 1.7
50 (16) 1.0 (0.7) 1.8 30.3 2.3
70 (25) 1.1 (0.9) 2.0 34.9 3.3
95 (25) 1.1 (0.9) 2.1 39.0 4.4
Issue: January 2012
Notes:
1. Conductors are circular stranded, sizes 16 mm2 and above are compacted.
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue, Black, Green/Yellow (earth); Sheath – Black.
3. Earth size and insulation thickness shown in brackets ( ).
Section 3, Page 58
FOUR CORE & EARTH CU CEMPEX CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

2.5 29 16.4 31 16.4 31 16.4 31 16.4
4 39 10.2 42 10.2 40 10.2 40 10.2
6 50 6.80 53 6.80 49 6.80 49 6.80
10 68 4.05 73 4.05 67 4.05 67 4.05
16 91 2.55 97 2.55 118 2.55 87 2.55
25 122 1.61 131 1.61 153 1.61 114 1.61
35 151 1.17 162 1.17 184 1.17 139 1.17
50 185 0.868 198 0.868 218 0.868 166 0.868
70 234 0.609 252 0.609 269 0.609 207 0.609
95 289 0.450 311 0.450 323 0.450 249 0.450
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Note:
Section 3, Page 59
TWO CORE CU PVC ARMOURED MAINS CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Extruded bedding
Galvanised steel wire armour
PVC sheath

Conductor Thickness of Armour Wire Thickness of Nominal Diameters Linear Mass
Size Insulation Bedding Size Sheath Bedding Overall
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/m)
2.5* 0.8 1.0 0.9 1.8 9.6 14.9 0.43
4* 1.0 1.0 0.9 1.8 11.5 17.1 0.58
6* 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.8 12.6 18.9 0.74
Issue: January 2012
Notes:
1. Standard Colours: Insulation – Red, Black; Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 60
TWO CORE CU PVC ARMOURED MAINS CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Extruded bedding
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

2.5 30 18.0 31 18.0 33 18.0 33 18.0
4 39 11.2 42 11.2 43 11.2 43 11.2
6 50 7.50 52 7.50 55 7.50 55 7.50
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Note:
Section 3, Page 61
THREE CORE CU PVC ARMOURED MAINS CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Extruded bedding
PVC sheath

2.5* 0.8 1.0 0.9 1.8 10.2 15.8 0.48
4* 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.8 12.2 18.5 0.71
6* 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.8 13.4 19.7 0.83
10* 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.8 15.3 21.6 1.0
16* 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.8 17.5 23.8 1.3
25^ 1.2 1.0 1.6 1.8 19.0 26.0 1.8
Issue: January 2012
^ Shaped stranded conductor
Notes:
1. Standard Colours: Insulation – Red, White, Blue; Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 62
THREE CORE CU PVC ARMOURED MAINS CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Extruded bedding
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

2.5 25 15.6 26 15.6 28 15.6 28 15.6
4 33 9.71 35 9.71 36 9.71 36 9.71
6 42 6.49 46 6.49 46 6.49 46 6.49
10 58 3.86 62 3.86 61 3.86 61 3.86
16 78 2.43 82 2.43 106 2.43 80 2.43
25 104 1.54 111 1.54 138 1.54 103 1.54
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Note:
Section 3, Page 63
FOUR CORE CU PVC ARMOURED MAINS CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Extruded bedding
PVC sheath

2.5* 0.8 1.0 0.9 1.8 11.2 16.7 0.54
4* 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.8 13.5 19.7 0.81
6* 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.8 14.8 21.1 0.96
10* 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.8 16.9 23.2 1.2
Issue: January 2012
Notes:
1. Standard Colours: Insulation – Red, White, Blue, Black; Sheath – Black.
Section 3, Page 64
FOUR CORE CU PVC ARMOURED MAINS CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Extruded bedding
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

2.5 25 15.6 23 15.6 28 15.6 28 15.6
4 33 9.71 29 9.71 36 9.71 36 9.71
6 42 6.49 38 6.49 46 6.49 46 6.49
10 58 3.86 50 3.86 61 3.86 61 3.86
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Note:
Section 3, Page 65
FOUR CORE CU XLPE ARMOURED MAINS CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
Extruded bedding
PVC sheath

16* 0.7 1.0 1.25 1.8 17.9 24.2 1.4
25^ 0.9 1.0 1.6 1.8 21.3 28.3 2.0
35^ 0.9 1.0 1.6 1.9 22.7 29.9 2.5
50 1.0 1.0 1.6 2.0 25.6 33.0 3.1
70 1.1 1.2 2.0 2.2 29.7 38.3 4.4
95 1.1 1.2 2.0 2.3 33.4 42.3 5.6
120 1.2 1.4 2.5 2.5 37.2 47.5 7.2
150 1.4 1.4 2.5 2.6 43.7 54.1 8.9
185 1.6 1.4 2.5 2.8 46.7 57.6 11
240 1.7 1.6 2.5 3.0 52.2 63.5 13
300 1.8 1.6 2.5 3.2 57.5 69.2 16
400 2.0 1.8 3.15 3.5 65.0 78.5 21
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^ Shaped stranded conductor
Notes:
Section 3, Page 66
FOUR CORE CU XLPE ARMOURED MAINS CABLES

Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
Extruded bedding
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

16 91 2.55 97 2.55 118 2.55 87 2.55
25 122 1.61 131 1.61 153 1.61 114 1.61
35 151 1.17 162 1.17 184 1.17 139 1.17
50 185 0.868 198 0.868 218 0.868 166 0.868
70 234 0.609 252 0.609 269 0.609 207 0.609
95 289 0.450 311 0.450 323 0.450 249 0.450
120 337 0.366 363 0.366 368 0.366 289 0.366
150 385 0.307 415 0.307 412 0.307 325 0.307
185 444 0.259 480 0.259 465 0.259 372 0.259
240 527 0.216 569 0.216 539 0.216 440 0.216
300 604 0.190 653 0.190 607 0.190 495 0.190
400 695 0.171 754 0.171 685 0.171 561 0.171
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Note:
Section 3, Page 67
MULTICORE CONTROL CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Number of Thickness of Thickness Nominal Overall Linear
Cores Insulation of Sheath Diameter Mass
(mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/m)
1.5mm2 (3W) Conductor Size
2 0.6 1.2 8.5 0.11

3 0.6 1.2 8.9 0.12
4 0.6 1.2 9.7 0.15
7 0.6 1.3 11.7 0.23
12 0.6 1.4 15.3 0.38
19 0.6 1.5 18.1 0.56
27 0.6 1.6 22.0 0.75
37 0.6 1.6 24.6 0.99
2 0.7 1.2 9.6 0.14

3 0.7 1.2 10.2 0.17
4 0.7 1.3 11.3 0.21
7 0.7 1.3 13.3 0.32
12 0.7 1.5 17.9 0.55
19 0.7 1.6 21.1 0.80
27 0.7 1.7 25.7 1.07
37 0.7 1.8 28.9 1.43
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to AS/NZS 5000.3
Notes:
1. Other core configurations can be supplied if required.
2. Core identification is by the means of numbers.
4. Multicore Control Cables can also be manufactured with a Green/Yellow earth.
Section 3, Page 68
MULTICORE CONTROL CABLES

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

1.5 21 33.0 17 28.6
2.5 30 18.0 25 15.6
Issue: January 2012
450/750 V. Made to NZS 5000.3
Note:
Multi Circuit Operation

The current ratings given above are single circuit ratings, i.e, they relate to a single set of 2 or 3 loaded conductors.
Whilst these cables are not intended for use as power cables, if they are to be operated with more than one set of
conductors loaded for significant periods, the ratings given above should be reduced by application of an appropriate
rating factor from the following table:
Rating Factors for No. of Circuits

No. of circuits 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 or more
Rating factor 0.80 0.70 0.65 0.60 0.57 0.52 0.48 0.45 0.43 0.41 0.39 0.38
A cable consisting of n loaded conductors should be considered as n/2 circuits of two loaded conductors or n/3 circuits
of three loaded conductors as applicable.
Section 3, Page 69
MULTICORE ARMOURED CONTROL

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Extruded bedding
PVC sheath
Product Sheet No. Cables 060-01 A

Number Thickness of Armour Wire Thickness of Nominal Diameters Linear
of Cores Insulation Bedding Size Sheath Bedding Overall Mass
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/m)
2 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.4 7.7 12.4 0.32

3 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.4 8.1 12.9 0.33
4 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.4 8.9 13.7 0.38
7 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.4 10.7 15.4 0.49
12 0.6 0.8 1.25 1.5 14.1 19.7 0.85
19 0.6 0.8 1.25 1.6 16.7 22.5 1.1
27 0.6 1.0 1.6 1.7 20.8 27.5 1.6
37 0.6 1.0 1.6 1.8 23.3 30.3 1.9
2 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.4 8.8 13.5 0.36

3 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.4 9.3 14.1 0.41
4 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.4 10.2 15.0 0.47
7 0.7 0.8 1.25 1.5 12.3 18.0 0.73
12 0.7 0.8 1.25 1.6 16.4 22.3 1.1
19 0.7 1.0 1.6 1.7 19.8 26.6 1.6
27 0.7 1.0 1.6 1.8 24.2 31.2 2.1
37 0.7 1.0 1.6 1.9 27.2 34.4 2.5
Issue: January 2012
0.6/1 kV. Made to BS 6346
Notes:
1. Other core configurations can be supplied if required.
2. Core identification is by the means of numbers.
4. Multicore Control Cables can also be manufactured with a Green/Yellow earth.
Section 3, Page 70
MULTICORE ARMOURED CONTROL

Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Extruded bedding
PVC sheath
Product Sheet No. Cables 060-01 B

Conductor
Size
(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

1.5 21 33.0 17 28.6
2.5 30 18.0 25 15.6
Issue: January 2012
0.6/1 kV. Made to BS 6346
Note:
Multi Circuit Operation

The current ratings given above are single circuit ratings, i.e they relate to a single set of 2 or 3 loaded conductors.
Whilst these cables are not intended for use as power cables, if they are to be operated with more than one set of
conductors loaded for significant periods, the ratings given above should be reduced by application of an appropriate
rating factor from the following table:
Rating Factors for No. of Circuits

No. of circuits 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 or more
Rating factor 0.80 0.70 0.65 0.60 0.57 0.52 0.48 0.45 0.43 0.41 0.39 0.38
A cable consisting of n loaded conductors should be considered as n/2 circuits of two loaded conductors or n/3 circuits
of three loaded conductors as applicable.
Section 3, Page 71
VAROLEX CABLES
Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC bedding
Copper tape
PVC sheath

Conductor Thickness of Combined Earth Nominal Diameter Nominal Overall Linear Mass
Size Insulation Size Over Tape Diameter
(mm2) (mm) (mm2) (mm) (mm) (kg/m)
2.5* 0.7 2.5* 10.9 14.6 0.32
4 0.7 4.5 13.0 16.6 0.44
6 0.7 4.5 13.8 17.5 0.51
10 0.7 4.5 14.8 18.5 0.62
16 0.8 7.5 17.0 20.6 0.86
25 0.9 12 19.2 22.8 1.2
35 0.9 18 21.9 25.6 1.6
50 1.0 30 25.1 28.8 2.1
70 1.1 30 28.1 32.0 2.8
95 1.1 48 33.9 38.0 3.9
120 1.2 48 38.9 43.2 4.7
150 1.4 75 42.6 47.3 5.9
185 1.6 75 47.5 52.0 7.1
240 1.7 105 53.6 58.9 9.2
Issue: January 2012
* Split earth not feasible, therefore a single earth conductor is utilised.
Notes:
2. Standard colours: Insulation - Red, White, Blue, Green/Yellow (earth); Sheath – Black.
3. These cables are specifically designed to suit the wide range of requirements of Variable Speed Drives. All
features reducing the transmission of electromagnetic interference have been considered: the cable minimises
capacitance of the power conductors, has an electrically balanced construction including split earths and has a copper
screen.
Section 3, Page 72
VAROLEX CABLES
Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC bedding
Copper tape
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

2.5 29 16.4 31 16.4 31 16.4 31 16.4
4 39 10.2 42 10.2 40 10.2 40 10.2
6 50 6.80 53 6.80 49 6.80 49 6.80
10 68 4.05 73 4.05 67 4.05 67 4.05
16 91 2.55 97 2.55 118 2.55 87 2.55
25 122 1.61 131 1.61 153 1.61 114 1.61
35 151 1.17 162 1.17 184 1.17 139 1.17
50 185 0.868 198 0.868 218 0.868 166 0.868
70 234 0.609 252 0.609 269 0.609 207 0.609
95 289 0.450 311 0.450 323 0.450 249 0.450
120 337 0.366 363 0.366 368 0.366 289 0.366
150 385 0.307 415 0.307 412 0.307 325 0.307
185 444 0.259 480 0.259 465 0.259 372 0.259
240 527 0.216 569 0.216 539 0.216 440 0.216
Issue: January 2012
Notes:
Ambient Air Temperature 30°C Soil Thermal Resistivity 1.2 K.m/W
Depth of Burial 0.5 m Soil Temperature 15°C
2. The cable size should be confirmed with the Drive manufacturer before installation due to the possible derating
caused by Harmonics.
Section 3, Page 73
FOUR CORE AL XLPE URD CABLES

Aluminium conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

50 1.0 1.8 29.1 0.94
70 1.1 2.0 32.0 1.3
95 1.1 2.1 36.6 1.6
120 1.2 2.3 39.8 2.0
185 1.6 2.6 49.6 3.1
240 1.7 2.8 55.3 3.9
300 1.8 3.0 60.2 4.9
Issue: January 2012
0.6/1 kV. Made to AS 4026
Notes:
1. Conductors 70 mm² and above are shaped stranded.
Section 3, Page 74
FOUR CORE AL XLPE URD CABLES

Aluminium conductor
XLPE insulation
PVC sheath

Conductor
Size

50 143 1.43 154 1.43 170 1.43 128 1.43
70 182 0.993 196 0.993 209 0.993 161 0.993
95 224 0.723 242 0.723 250 0.723 194 0.723
120 262 0.577 282 0.577 286 0.577 225 0.577
185 347 0.388 374 0.388 364 0.388 291 0.388
240 413 0.307 446 0.307 423 0.307 345 0.307
300 475 0.258 514 0.258 477 0.258 391 0.258
Issue: January 2012
0.6/1 kV. Made to AS 4026
Note:
Section 3, Page 75
CURRENT RATINGS
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Unarmoured
Sheathed or unsheathed
Table 3.7 Single Conductor Cu PVC Cables - Single Phase Ratings (A)
Conductor
Size
(mm2)
1 18 18 15 15 13 7 24 20 23
1.5 24 24 18 21 16 9 31 25 29
2.5 34 33 26 27 23 14 43 35 40
4 46 44 35 36 29 18 56 45 52
6 58 56 46 47 38 23 71 57 64
10 79 76 62 62 50 31 94 76 85
16 105 101 82 80 64 41 134 98 109
25 141 136 111 107 86 55 174 128 142
35 174 165 136 128 103 67 209 153 171
50 213 202 166 157 125 - 248 185 205
70 271 254 210 194 155 - 305 227 251
95 336 315 262 242 193 - 365 277 306
120 392 366 304 276 220 - 416 316 348
150 450 418 351 321 257 - 466 362 389
185 523 483 408 365 292 - 528 410 449
240 626 576 488 434 348 - 612 482 519
300 725 663 564 - - - 691 546 601
400 848 771 658 - - - 784 633 683
500 988 889 762 - - - 886 714 793
630 1156 1023 878 - - - 994 825 898
Note:
Soil Temperature 15°C Depth of Burial 0.5 m
Section 3, Page 76
CURRENT RATINGS
Aluminium conductor
PVC insulation
Unarmoured
Table 3.8 Single Conductor Al PVC Cables – Single Phase Ratings (A)
Conductor
Size
(mm2)
16 82 79 64 62 49 32 105 76 85
25 109 105 86 83 66 42 135 99 110
35 136 129 105 99 80 52 162 119 132
50 165 156 129 122 98 - 191 143 160
70 210 197 163 150 120 - 237 176 195
95 261 244 203 187 149 - 283 215 237
120 304 284 237 214 171 - 323 245 270
150 350 325 272 250 200 - 362 281 301
185 407 377 318 284 227 - 411 320 349
240 487 449 381 340 271 - 477 376 405
300 564 520 442 - - - 540 427 468
400 665 610 520 - - - 620 499 536
500 781 711 610 - - - 708 572 627
630 921 832 715 - - - 811 672 717
Note:
Section 3, Page 77
CURRENT RATINGS
Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
Unarmoured
Table 3.9 Single Conductor Cu XLPE Cables – Single Phase Ratings (A)
Conductor
Size
(mm2)
1 22 22 18 18 14 9 21 21 26
1.5 29 28 22 23 18 11 28 28 32
2.5 40 40 31 33 26 15 39 39 44
4 53 52 41 42 33 21 49 49 57
6 67 66 52 52 42 26 62 62 71
10 92 90 72 72 57 35 83 83 93
16 123 119 95 92 74 47 149 107 120
25 166 160 129 124 99 64 192 140 156
35 205 195 158 149 119 79 230 168 187
50 251 238 194 183 146 - 273 202 226
70 320 300 246 224 180 - 335 249 276
95 397 372 306 281 224 - 401 305 331
120 464 432 358 321 256 - 457 348 383
150 535 496 413 362 289 - 514 391 429
185 622 574 480 426 340 - 581 453 495
240 746 684 574 507 406 - 674 532 574
300 866 790 666 - - - 761 601 663
400 1015 920 779 - - - 865 699 755
500 1186 1063 903 - - - 977 791 856
630 1387 1224 1045 - - - 1098 916 995
Note:
Section 3, Page 78
CURRENT RATINGS
Aluminium conductor
XLPE insulation
Unarmoured
Table 3.10 Single Conductor Al XLPE Cables – Single Phase Ratings (A)
Conductor
Size
(mm2)
16 96 92 74 72 57 36 114 83 93
25 129 123 100 96 77 50 149 109 122
35 158 151 122 116 92 62 179 131 146
50 195 184 150 142 113 - 212 157 175
70 249 233 191 175 140 - 260 194 214
95 308 288 238 218 174 - 311 236 256
120 361 336 278 249 199 - 355 270 297
150 415 385 320 281 224 - 398 303 333
185 483 447 374 331 265 - 453 352 384
240 580 534 449 396 317 - 526 415 446
300 673 618 520 - - - 595 471 516
400 795 726 615 - - - 683 552 592
500 935 849 722 - - - 780 631 676
630 1103 994 849 - - - 891 744 792
Note:
Section 3, Page 79
CURRENT RATINGS
Copper conductors
PVC insulation
Armoured or unarmoured -(including Neutral Screened cables)
Table 3.11 Two Conductor Cu PVC Cables – Single Phase Ratings (A)
Conductor
Size
(mm2)
1 17 16 15 13 11 8 19 19
1.5 22 21 18 16 15 10 23 23
2.5 31 30 26 23 22 15 33 33
4 42 39 34 31 27 19 43 43
6 52 50 44 40 35 25 55 55
10 73 68 59 55 48 34 73 73
16 97 91 78 73 62 46 125 95
25 129 122 103 97 82 60 162 123
35 158 149 128 120 103 74 196 150
50 194 181 152 145 122 - 232 178
70 245 229 194 184 155 - 285 222
95 302 283 233 226 186 - 342 267
120 350 328 275 262 219 - 391 310
150 400 374 309 300 247 - 438 349
185 459 430 357 344 285 - 494 399
240 544 508 415 407 332 - 572 463
300 624 583 483 466 388 - 645 531
400 719 671 549 537 440 - 729 603
Note:
Section 3, Page 80
CURRENT RATINGS
Aluminium conductors
PVC insulation
Armoured or unarmoured - (including Neutral Screened cables)
Table 3.12 Two Conductor Al PVC Cables – Single Phase Ratings (A)
Conductor
Size
(mm2)
16 75 71 59 56 48 35 97 73
25 100 95 80 75 64 47 125 96
35 123 115 99 92 80 58 152 117
50 150 141 117 113 95 - 179 139
70 190 178 150 143 120 - 221 173
95 234 219 180 176 145 - 265 208
120 272 255 213 204 171 - 304 242
150 310 291 239 233 192 - 340 271
185 358 335 278 268 222 - 385 311
240 425 398 325 318 260 - 447 362
300 489 457 380 366 303 - 506 417
400 570 532 437 425 349 - 579 477
Note:
Section 3, Page 81
CURRENT RATINGS
Copper conductors
XLPE insulation
Table 3.13 Two Conductor Cu XLPE Cables – Single Phase Ratings (A)
Conductor
Size
(mm2)
1 20 19 18 15 10 20 20
1.5 26 24 22 20 12 26 26
2.5 37 34 31 28 18 36 36
4 50 46 41 36 23 48 48
6 63 58 51 46 30 60 60
10 86 80 69 64 40 80 80
16 114 107 90 86 54 141 105
25 154 144 121 116 73 182 137
35 190 178 145 142 89 219 165
50 232 217 178 174 - 261 198
70 295 275 220 220 - 321 244
95 364 340 275 272 - 385 299
120 424 395 314 316 - 439 340
150 485 452 365 361 - 492 391
185 560 520 415 417 - 556 442
240 664 618 493 494 - 645 519
300 763 710 575 568 - 728 597
400 884 820 656 656 - 825 677
Note:
Section 3, Page 82
CURRENT RATINGS
XLPE insulation
Table 3. 14 Two Conductor Al XLPE Cables – Single Phase Ratings (A)

Conductor
Size
(mm2)
16 89 83 69 66 42 109 80
25 120 112 94 89 56 141 106
35 147 138 112 110 69 170 127
50 179 168 139 134 - 202 154
70 229 213 171 171 - 249 189
95 283 263 213 211 - 299 231
120 329 307 244 245 - 341 264
150 376 351 283 281 - 382 303
185 436 406 322 325 - 433 345
240 519 483 385 386 - 504 406
300 598 556 451 444 - 570 468
400 700 649 519 519 - 653 536
Note:
Section 3, Page 83
CURRENT RATINGS
Copper conductor
PVC insulation
Unarmoured
Table 3.15 Single Conductor Cu PVC Cables – Three Phase Ratings (A)
Conductor
Size
(mm2)
1 18 16 15 14 11 7 18 18 21
1.5 23 19 18 17 14 9 22 22 26
2.5 33 29 26 24 19 14 30 30 36
4 43 38 35 32 26 18 40 40 47
6 56 48 46 40 32 23 50 50 58
10 76 66 62 54 42 31 65 65 77
16 101 88 82 71 57 41 114 86 99
25 137 117 111 92 73 55 147 110 129
35 169 145 136 114 91 67 176 134 154
50 206 178 166 136 108 - 209 158 185
70 262 225 210 173 139 - 256 198 226
95 327 280 262 209 168 - 307 239 275
120 382 327 304 247 197 - 349 277 311
150 439 376 351 278 222 - 392 311 349
185 510 437 407 324 259 - 442 358 402
240 610 521 486 377 302 - 512 415 464
300 707 603 561 442 355 - 576 477 537
400 828 701 653 504 402 - 652 541 608
500 964 809 754 596 477 - 735 628 705
630 1129 931 866 670 537 - 823 703 795
Note:
Section 3, Page 84
CURRENT RATINGS
Aluminium conductor
PVC insulation
Unarmoured
Table 3.16 Single Conductor Al PVC Cables – Three Phase Ratings (A)
Conductor
Size
(mm2)
16 79 67 64 55 44 32 89 66 77
25 106 91 86 72 57 43 114 86 100
35 131 112 105 89 71 52 136 103 119
50 161 138 129 105 84 - 162 123 144
70 204 174 163 135 107 - 199 154 175
95 253 218 203 162 130 - 238 185 213
120 296 254 237 193 154 - 272 216 242
150 340 292 272 217 173 - 304 242 271
185 396 341 317 253 202 - 344 278 312
240 475 408 381 307 236 - 400 325 362
300 551 473 441 348 278 - 453 375 418
400 650 556 519 400 320 - 518 430 477
500 763 651 606 480 384 - 591 505 558
630 899 762 709 548 439 - 673 575 636
Note:
Section 3, Page 85
CURRENT RATINGS
Copper conductor
XLPE insulation
Unarmoured
Table 3.17 Single Conductor Cu XLPE Cables – Three Phase Ratings (A)
Conductor
Size
(mm2)
1 21 18 18 17 13 9 19 19 24
1.5 28 23 22 20 17 11 24 24 29
2.5 39 33 31 28 22 15 33 33 41
4 51 44 41 36 29 21 43 43 52
6 65 55 52 46 37 26 54 54 64
10 89 76 72 62 50 35 72 72 85
16 119 101 95 79 64 47 125 92 108
25 161 138 129 107 85 64 162 121 141
35 198 169 158 132 106 79 193 147 169
50 243 207 194 157 125 - 229 174 203
70 310 264 246 201 161 - 280 217 248
95 385 328 306 242 194 - 335 261 295
120 451 384 358 287 230 - 381 304 342
150 519 443 413 325 260 - 428 342 383
185 616 515 479 369 295 - 484 388 442
240 726 616 573 439 352 - 560 456 510
300 843 713 662 516 413 - 630 525 591
400 989 832 772 587 470 - 715 596 670
500 1156 961 893 696 557 - 805 693 756
630 1353 1111 1032 785 628 - 902 778 877
Note:
Section 3, Page 86
CURRENT RATINGS
Aluminium conductor
XLPE insulation
Unarmoured
Table 3.18 Single Conductor Al XLPE Cables –Three Phase Ratings (A)
Conductor
Size
(mm2)
16 92 78 74 62 50 36 97 71 85
25 124 107 100 83 66 50 125 93 110
35 154 131 122 102 83 62 150 113 131
50 188 161 150 122 98 - 178 135 157
70 241 205 191 156 125 - 217 169 193
95 298 255 238 188 151 - 260 203 229
120 350 298 278 223 178 - 296 236 265
150 403 344 320 252 201 - 332 266 296
185 470 402 373 287 230 - 377 303 343
240 564 482 448 343 275 - 438 356 397
300 656 559 519 405 323 - 495 412 460
400 776 659 613 466 373 - 567 473 525
500 912 773 717 560 448 - 646 556 598
630 1076 906 842 641 513 - 736 635 700
Note:
Section 3, Page 87
CURRENT RATINGS
Copper conductors
PVC insulation
Table 3.19 Three & Four Conductor Cu PVC Cables
– Three Phase Ratings (A)

Conductor
Size
(mm2)
1 15 14 13 10 10 7 15 15
1.5 18 17 16 14 13 9 20 20
2.5 26 25 23 19 18 13 28 28
4 35 33 29 26 23 17 36 36
6 46 42 38 34 30 22 46 46
10 62 58 50 47 40 29 61 61
16 82 78 66 62 54 39 106 80
25 111 104 87 83 68 52 138 103
35 137 128 107 103 86 64 165 125
50 166 156 128 124 101 - 196 150
70 211 196 162 157 130 - 241 187
95 260 243 202 194 162 - 289 229
120 302 282 230 226 185 - 330 261
150 345 321 260 258 207 - 370 293
185 397 369 300 295 241 - 417 334
240 470 437 360 350 288 - 482 395
300 538 499 - - - - 542 444
400 620 575 - - - - 613 515
Note:
Section 3, Page 88
CURRENT RATINGS
PVC insulation
Table 3.20 Three & Four Conductor Al PVC Cables

Conductor
Size
(mm2)
16 64 60 51 48 41 30 83 62
25 86 81 67 65 54 40 107 80
35 106 99 83 79 66 49 129 98
50 129 121 99 97 79 - 152 116
70 163 153 127 122 100 - 187 145
95 202 188 156 150 125 - 224 177
120 235 219 179 176 144 - 256 202
150 268 250 202 200 162 - 287 228
185 310 288 235 231 188 - 326 261
240 368 343 283 274 226 - 378 309
300 424 393 - - - - 427 350
400 495 458 - - - - 488 411
Note:
Section 3, Page 89
CURRENT RATINGS
Copper conductors
XLPE insulation
Table 3.21 Three & Four Conductor Cu XLPE Cables

Conductor
Size
(mm2)
1 18 15 14 13 8 17 17
1.5 22 21 18 17 10 21 21
2.5 31 29 26 23 14 31 31
4 42 39 33 31 20 40 40
6 53 50 42 40 24 49 49
10 73 68 58 54 34 67 67
16 97 91 75 73 45 118 87
25 131 122 100 98 62 153 114
35 162 151 125 121 76 184 139
50 198 185 150 147 - 218 166
70 252 234 190 187 - 269 207
95 311 289 230 231 - 323 249
120 363 337 271 270 - 368 289
150 415 385 305 308 - 412 325
185 480 444 354 355 - 465 372
240 569 527 425 421 - 539 440
300 653 604 - - - 607 495
400 754 695 - - - 685 561
Note:
Section 3, Page 90
CURRENT RATINGS
XLPE insulation
Table 3.22 Three & Four Conductor Al XLPE Cables

Conductor
Size
(mm2)
16 75 70 58 56 35 91 67
25 102 95 78 76 47 119 89
35 125 117 97 94 58 142 108
50 154 143 116 114 - 170 128
70 196 182 147 145 - 209 161
95 242 224 178 179 - 250 194
120 282 262 211 209 - 286 225
150 322 299 238 240 - 320 253
185 374 347 276 277 - 364 291
240 446 413 333 330 - 423 345
300 514 475 - - - 477 391
400 601 554 - - - 546 446
Note:
Section 3, Page 91
VOLTAGE DROPS
Table 3.23 Single Conductor Cables - Voltage Drops (mV/A.m)
Conductor Size Conductor Temperature
Single Phase Touching Three Phase Trefoil Three Phase Flat Touching
(mm2) 75°C 90°C 75°C 90°C 75°C 90°C
Copper Conductors
1 51.6 54.1 44.7 46.8 44.7 46.8
1.5 33.0 34.7 28.6 30.0 28.6 30.0
2.5 18.0 18.9 15.6 16.4 15.6 16.4
4 11.2 11.8 9.71 10.2 9.71 10.2
6 7.50 7.87 6.49 6.81 6.49 6.81
10 4.46 4.68 3.86 4.05 3.86 4.05
16 2.81 2.95 2.43 2.55 2.43 2.55
25 1.78 1.87 1.54 1.62 1.55 1.62
35 1.29 1.35 1.12 1.17 1.12 1.18
50 0.963 1.01 0.834 0.872 0.840 0.878
70 0.680 0.710 0.589 0.615 0.597 0.623
95 0.507 0.528 0.439 0.457 0.449 0.467
120 0.415 0.431 0.359 0.373 0.371 0.385
150 0.352 0.365 0.305 0.316 0.319 0.330
185 0.302 0.311 0.261 0.269 0.277 0.285
240 0.255 0.262 0.221 0.227 0.240 0.245
300 0.229 0.233 0.198 0.202 0.219 0.222
400 0.209 0.211 0.181 0.183 0.202 0.205
500 0.194 0.196 0.168 0.170 0.191 0.193
630 0.181 0.184 0.157 0.159 0.181 0.182
Aluminium Conductors
16 4.68 4.91 4.05 4.25 4.05 4.25
25 2.95 3.08 2.55 2.67 2.55 2.67
35 2.14 2.24 1.85 1.94 1.85 1.94
50 1.58 1.65 1.37 1.43 1.37 1.44
70 1.10 1.15 0.952 0.997 0.956 1.00
95 0.804 0.840 0.696 0.727 0.702 0.733
120 0.644 0.672 0.558 0.582 0.565 0.589
150 0.535 0.557 0.463 0.482 0.472 0.491
185 0.439 0.455 0.380 0.394 0.391 0.404
240 0.352 0.363 0.305 0.314 0.319 0.327
300 0.300 0.307 0.260 0.266 0.276 0.281
400 0.256 0.261 0.222 0.226 0.240 0.243
500 0.226 0.228 0.196 0.197 0.216 0.216
630 0.202 0.204 0.175 0.177 0.197 0.198
Notes:
2. PVC (V-75, V90) maximum temperature is 75°C and XLPE (X-90) maximum temperature is 90°C.
Section 3, Page 92
VOLTAGE DROPS
Table 3.24 Multi Conductor Cables - Voltage Drops (mV/A.m)
Conductor Conductor Temperature
Size Single Phase Three Phase
(mm2) 75°C 90°C 75°C 90°C
Copper Conductors
1 51.6 54.1 44.7 46.8
1.5 33.0 34.7 28.6 30.0
2.5 18.0 18.9 15.6 16.4
4 11.2 11.8 9.71 10.2
6 7.50 7.85 6.49 6.80
10 4.46 4.68 3.86 4.05
16 2.81 2.95 2.43 2.55
25 1.78 1.86 1.54 1.61
35 1.28 1.35 1.11 1.17
50 0.958 1.00 0.829 0.868
70 0.673 0.703 0.583 0.609
95 0.498 0.520 0.431 0.450
120 0.405 0.423 0.351 0.366
150 0.342 0.355 0.296 0.307
185 0.290 0.299 0.251 0.259
240 0.243 0.249 0.210 0.216
300 0.215 0.219 0.186 0.190
400 0.194 0.198 0.168 0.171
16 4.67 4.90 4.04 4.24
25 2.93 3.08 2.54 2.67
35 2.13 2.23 1.84 1.93
50 1.57 1.65 1.36 1.43
70 1.09 1.15 0.948 0.993
95 0.798 0.835 0.691 0.723
120 0.638 0.666 0.552 0.577
150 0.528 0.550 0.457 0.476
185 0.431 0.448 0.373 0.388
240 0.343 0.355 0.297 0.307
300 0.290 0.298 0.251 0.258
400 0.245 0.249 0.212 0.216
Notes:
2. PVC (V-75, V90) maximum temperature is 75°C and XLPE (X-90) maximum temperature is 90°C.
Section 3, Page 93
AC RESISTANCES
Table 3.25 Single Conductor Cables - AC Resistances (mΩ/m)
Conductor Size Conductor Temperature
(mm2) 45°C 60°C 75°C 90°C
Copper Conductors
1 23.3 24.5 25.8 27.0
1.5 14.9 15.7 16.5 17.3
2.5 8.14 8.57 9.01 9.45
4 5.06 5.33 5.61 5.88
6 3.38 3.56 3.75 3.93
10 2.01 2.12 2.23 2.33
16 1.26 1.33 1.40 1.47
25 0.799 0.842 0.884 0.927
35 0.576 0.607 0.638 0.668
50 0.426 0.448 0.471 0.494
70 0.295 0.311 0.327 0.342
95 0.213 0.225 0.236 0.247
120 0.170 0.179 0.188 0.197
150 0.138 0.145 0.153 0.160
185 0.111 0.117 0.123 0.129
240 0.0862 0.0905 0.0948 0.0991
300 0.0703 0.0736 0.0770 0.0803
400 0.0569 0.0595 0.0620 0.0646
500 0.0467 0.0487 0.0506 0.0525
630 0.0389 0.0404 0.0418 0.0432
16 2.10 2.22 2.33 2.45
25 1.32 1.39 1.47 1.54
35 0.956 1.01 1.06 1.11
50 0.706 0.745 0.783 0.822
70 0.488 0.515 0.542 0.568
95 0.353 0.372 0.392 0.411
120 0.279 0.295 0.310 0.325
150 0.228 0.240 0.253 0.265
185 0.182 0.192 0.202 0.212
240 0.140 0.147 0.155 0.162
300 0.113 0.119 0.125 0.130
400 0.0890 0.0936 0.0981 0.103
500 0.0709 0.0744 0.0779 0.0813
630 0.0571 0.0597 0.0623 0.0649
Note:
Section 3, Page 94
AC RESISTANCES
Table 3.26 Multi Conductor Cables - AC Resistances (mΩ/m)
Conductor Conductor Temperature
Size Circular Conductors Shaped Conductors
(mm2) 45°C 60°C 75°C 90°C 45°C 60°C 75°C 90°C
Copper Conductors
1 23.3 24.5 25.8 27.0 - - - -
1.5 14.9 15.7 16.5 17.3 - - - -
2.5 8.14 8.57 9.01 9.45 - - - -
4 5.06 5.33 5.61 5.88 - - - -
6 3.38 3.56 3.75 3.93 - - - -
10 2.01 2.12 2.23 2.33 - - - -
16 1.26 1.33 1.40 1.47 - - - -
25 0.799 0.842 0.884 0.927 0.799 0.842 0.884 0.927
35 0.576 0.607 0.638 0.669 0.576 0.607 0.638 0.669
50 0.426 0.449 0.471 0.494 0.426 0.448 0.471 0.494
70 0.295 0.311 0.327 0.343 0.295 0.311 0.327 0.342
95 0.214 0.225 0.236 0.248 0.213 0.224 0.236 0.247
120 0.170 0.179 0.188 0.197 0.170 0.179 0.187 0.196
150 0.139 0.146 0.153 0.160 0.138 0.145 0.153 0.160
185 0.112 0.118 0.123 0.129 0.111 0.117 0.123 0.128
240 0.0870 0.0912 0.0955 0.0998 0.0859 0.0902 0.0945 0.0988
300 0.0712 0.0745 0.0778 0.0812 0.0698 0.0732 0.0766 0.0800
400 0.0580 0.0605 0.0630 0.0656 0.0563 0.0589 0.0615 0.0641
16 2.10 2.22 2.33 2.45 2.10 2.22 2.33 2.45
25 1.32 1.39 1.47 1.54 1.32 1.39 1.47 1.54
35 0.956 1.01 1.06 1.11 0.956 1.01 1.06 1.11
50 0.706 0.745 0.784 0.822 0.706 0.745 0.783 0.822
70 0.488 0.515 0.542 0.569 0.488 0.515 0.542 0.568
95 0.353 0.373 0.392 0.411 0.353 0.372 0.392 0.411
120 0.280 0.295 0.310 0.325 0.279 0.295 0.310 0.325
150 0.228 0.241 0.253 0.265 0.228 0.240 0.253 0.265
185 0.182 0.192 0.202 0.212 0.182 0.192 0.202 0.211
240 0.140 0.148 0.155 0.162 0.139 0.147 0.154 0.162
300 0.113 0.119 0.125 0.131 0.112 0.118 0.124 0.130
400 0.0897 0.0943 0.0988 0.103 0.0886 0.0932 0.0978 0.102
Note:
Section 3, Page 95
REACTANCES
Table 3.27 Reactances at 50 Hz of Single Core Cables (mΩ/m)
Conductor Size Insulation Material
Single Phase, or Three Phase Trefoil Three Phase Flat Touching
(mm2) PVC XLPE PVC XLPE
1 0.168 0.166 0.184 0.181
1.5 0.157 0.155 0.172 0.170
2.5 0.143 0.141 0.159 0.156
4 0.137 0.131 0.152 0.146
6 0.128 0.123 0.143 0.138
10 0.118 0.114 0.134 0.129
16 0.111 0.106 0.126 0.122
25 0.106 0.102 0.121 0.118
35 0.101 0.0982 0.117 0.113
50 0.0962 0.0924 0.111 0.108
70 0.0917 0.0893 0.107 0.104
95 0.0904 0.0868 0.106 0.102
120 0.0870 0.0844 0.102 0.0996
150 0.0868 0.0844 0.102 0.0996
185 0.0862 0.0835 0.101 0.0988
240 0.0847 0.0818 0.0999 0.0970
300 0.0839 0.0809 0.0991 0.0961
400 0.0829 0.0802 0.0982 0.0955
500 0.0820 0.0796 0.0973 0.0948
630 0.0800 0.0787 0.0952 0.0940
Note:
Section 3, Page 96
REACTANCES
Table 3.28 Reactances at 50 Hz of Multicore Cables (mΩ/m)
Conductor Size Insulation Material
Circular Conductors Shaped Conductors
(mm2) PVC XLPE PVC XLPE
1 0.119 0.114 - -
1.5 0.111 0.107 - -
2.5 0.102 0.0988 - -
4 0.102 0.0930 - -
6 0.0967 0.0887 - -
10 0.0906 0.0840 - -
16 0.0861 0.0805 - -
25 0.0853 0.0808 0.0786 0.0744
35 0.0826 0.0786 0.0761 0.0725
50 0.0797 0.0751 0.0734 0.0692
70 0.0770 0.0741 0.0710 0.0683
95 0.0766 0.0725 0.0706 0.0668
120 0.0743 0.0713 0.0685 0.0657
150 0.0745 0.0718 0.0687 0.0662
185 0.0744 0.0720 0.0686 0.0663
240 0.0735 0.0709 0.0678 0.0653
300 0.0732 0.0704 0.0675 0.0649
400 0.0728 0.0702 0.0671 0.0647
Note:
Section 3, Page 97
VOLTAGE DROP GRAPHS

This information seeks to provide a quick means of selecting the size of cable to comply with voltage drop requirements.
The range of graphs is intended to cover normal stock cables available from Nexans Olex.
Basis of Graphs
© Copyright Standards New Zealand 2012. Content in the graphs and current rating values are derived from AS/NZS
3008.1.2:2010 and has been reproduced or adapted with permission from Standards New Zealand under Copyright
Licence 000926. Please refer to the complete Standard for full details available for purchase from Standards New
Zealand at www.standards.co.nz.
New Zealand regulations allow a maximum voltage drop of 5% from the point of supply to anywhere in the installation.
The graphs have been drawn for a voltage drop of 2.5% with the standard New Zealand supply voltages. i.e. 5.75 volts
for single phase 230 volt systems, or 10 volts for three phase 400 volt systems.
For installations involving mains, sub-mains and circuits, larger cable sizes may be necessary than these graphs show,
to keep the voltage drop in the complete installation under the maximum allowed by the regulations.
The graphs are drawn to allow for the highest current with the cable installed under any of the standard installation
conditions as per this section or the Nexans Olex New Zealand Handbook
It is important to check that the cable will carry the required maximum load under the particular conditions of the actual
installation proposed.
In cases where the load current is significantly less than the maximum for the cable, the temperature of the conductor will
be less than the maximum allowed. Hence the actual voltage drop will be lower than that shown by the graphs.
Use of the Graphs

Assuming that the load current and length of run are known.
1. Select the graph appropriate for the cable under consideration, whether single phase or three phase, and for single
core cables whether laid in trefoil or flat configuration.
2. Locate the intersecting point on the graph for the required values of load current and length of run.
3. For this point read the conductor size indicated for the graph line either on or above the point.
4. Check that the required load current is within the maximum for the cable size under the intended installation
conditions, using either this section, the Nexans Olex New Zealand Handbook or AS/NZS 3008.1.2.
Disclaimer
Nexans Olex New Zealand Limited has taken every precaution to ensure that the information contained in these graphs
is in line with the requirements of the appropriate New Zealand Standards and correct electrical practice. However, we
accept no liability of any kind with respect to the information presented here.
It is the responsibility of the Electrician signing the Certificate of Compliance to ensure that all the
requirements of the Wiring Regulations are met.
Section 3, Page 98
List of Graphs
Graph 1 Single core, Copper, PVC insulation, PVC sheathed or unsheathed.

Conduit or TPS.
Single phase, 1 mm² to 120 mm²
Conduit or TPS.
Three phase, Trefoil, Balanced, 1 mm² to 120 mm²
Conduit or TPS.
Three phase, Flat, Balanced, 1 mm² to 120 mm²
Graph 4 Single core, Copper, XLPE (X-90) insulation, PVC sheathed.
Cantol.
Cantol.
Cantol.
Graph 7 Single core, Aluminium, XLPE (X-90) insulation, PVC sheathed.
Cantol.
Cantol.
Cantol.
Graph 10 Two core, Copper, PVC insulation, armoured or unarmoured or neutral
screened, PVC sheathed.
TPS or Remolex.
Graph 11 Three or four core, Copper, PVC insulation, armoured or unarmoured or neutral
screened, PVC sheathed.
TPS or Remolex.
Three phase, Balanced, 1.5 mm² to 35 mm²
Graph 12 Three or four core, Copper, XLPE (X-90) insulation, armoured or unarmoured or
neutral screened, PVC sheathed.
Cempex.
Three phase, Balanced, 6 mm² to 240 mm²
Graph 13 Three or four core, Aluminium, XLPE (X-90) insulation, armoured or
unarmoured or neutral screened, PVC sheathed.
URD.
Three phase, Balanced, 35 mm² to 240 mm²
Section 3, Page 99
Graph 1 Single Core, Copper, PVC Insulation, PVC Sheathed or Unsheathed.
Jan 2012
Conduit or TPS
800
Section Three
700
600
Section 3, Page 100

500 Single Phase
400
300
200
100
80
60
50
40
2
120 mm
30 95
70
50
20
35
25
16
10
10
6
LENGTH OF RUN (in metres) for 5.75 volts drop (2.5%)

4
2.5
1.5
1
3
5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
LOAD CURRENT (in amps)

Low Voltage Cables
Jan 2012
Conduit or TPS
800
700
600
Low Voltage Cables
500 Three Phase, Trefoil

400
Balanced
300
200
100
80 2
95 120 mm
60 70
50
50 35
25
40
10
16
30
6
4
20 2.5
1.5
LENGTH OF RUN (in metres) for 10 volts drop (2.5%)

1
10
5
5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 150 200 250 300 350 400

Section Three
Section 3, Page 101

Jan 2012
Conduit or TPS
800
Section Three
700
600
Section 3, Page 102

500
Three Phase, Flat
Balanced
400
300
200
100
80 2
120 mm
95
60 70
50
50
35
40 25
10
16
30
6
4
20 2.5
1.5

1
10
5
5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 150 200 250 300 350 400

Low Voltage Cables
Graph 4
Jan 2012 Single Core, Copper, XLPE (X-90) Insulation, PVC Sheathed.
Cantol
1000
900
800
Low Voltage Cables
700
600
Single Phase
500
400
300
200
100
80
60
50
40
30 185 240
150 300
120 400
95 500 2

630 mm
70
20
50
35
25
16
10
20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400

Section Three
Section 3, Page 103

Graph 5 Single Core, Copper, XLPE (X-90) Insulation, PVC Sheathed.
Jan 2012
Cantol
1000
Section Three
900
800
Section 3, Page 104

600 Balanced
500
400
300
200
100
80
120 150 185 240 300

95 400
60
70 500 2
630 mm
50
50

35
40
25
30 16
20
20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 400 600 800 1000 1200

Low Voltage Cables
Graph 6 Single Core, Copper, XLPE (X-90) Insulation, PVC Sheathed.
Jan 2012
Cantol
1000
900
800
Low Voltage Cables
700 Three Phase, Flat

600 Balanced
500
400
300
200
100
80
120 150 185 240

95 300
60
70 400
500 2
50 mm
50 630

35
40
25
30 16
20
20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 400 600 800 1000 1200

Section Three
Section 3, Page 105

Graph 7 Single Core, Aluminium, XLPE (X-90) Insulation, PVC Sheathed.
Jan 2012
Cantol
1000
Section Three
900
800
Section 3, Page 106

700
600 Single Phase
500
400
300
200
100
80
60
50
40
30 300 400 500 2

185 240 630 mm
150

120
95
20
70
10
20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

Low Voltage Cables
Graph 8 Single Core, Aluminium, XLPE (X-90) Insulation, PVC Sheathed.
Jan 2012
Cantol
1000
900
800
Low Voltage Cables

600 Balanced
500
400
300
200
100
80
2
240 300 400 500 mm
60 185 630
120 150
50 95

70
40
30
20
20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

Section Three
Section 3, Page 107

Graph 9
Jan 2012
Single Core, Aluminium, XLPE (X-90) Insulation, PVC Sheathed.
Cantol
1000
Section Three
900
800
Section 3, Page 108

700 Three Phase, Flat
600 Balanced
500
400
300
200
100
80
60
150 185 240 300 400 500 2
120 630 mm
50 95

70
40
30
20
20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

Low Voltage Cables
Graph 10
Jan 2012
Two Core, Copper, PVC Insulation, Armoured or Unarmoured or Neutral Screened,
PVC Sheathed. TPS or Remolex
800
700
600
Low Voltage Cables
500
Single Phase
400
300
200
100
80
60
50
40
30
2
50 mm
35
20
25
10 16
6
4
10

2.5
1.5
2
5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 150 200 250

Section Three
Section 3, Page 109

Graph 11 Three or Four Core, Copper, PVC Insulation, Armoured or Unarmoured or Neutral Screened,
Jan 2012
PVC Sheathed. TPS or Remolex
1000
Section Three
900
800
Section 3, Page 110

700
600 Three Phase
500 Balanced
400
300
200
100
80
60
2
35 mm
50
25
40
10 16
6
30

4
20 2.5
1.5
10
5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 150 200

Low Voltage Cables
Graph 12 Three or Four Core, Copper, XLPE (X-90) Insulation, Armoured or Unarmoured or
Jan 2012
Neutral Screened, PVC Sheathed. Cempex
1000
900
800
Low Voltage Cables
700
Three Phase
600
Balanced
500
400
300
200
100
80 2
150 185 240 mm
120
95
60
70
50
50
35

40
25
10 16
30
20
5 10 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 600

Section Three
Section 3, Page 111

Graph 13 Three or Four Core, Aluminium, XLPE (X-90) Insulation, Armoured or Unarmoured or
Jan 2012
Neutral Screened, PVC Sheathed. URD
1000
Section Three
900
800
Section 3, Page 112

700 Three Phase
600 Balanced
500
400
300
200
100
80
2
240 300 mm
185
60 150
120
50 95
70

40
50
35
30
20
20 30 40 50 60 80 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550

Low Voltage Cables

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Low Voltage Cables Section Three

SECTION THREE - LOW VOLTAGE CABLES

Product Sheets 12-75

SECTION THREE – LOW VOLTAGE CABLES

LOW VOLTAGE RATING FACTORS

Table 3.2 Soil Temperature Variation

Table 3.3 Depth of Burial Variation

Table 3.4 Soil Thermal Resistivity Variation

0.8 1.09 1.16 1.03 1.06 1.08

LOW VOLTAGE RATING FACTORS

spacing spacing spacing

Touching Spacing (m) Touching Spacing (m)

Table 3.6 Groups of Circuits In Underground Ducts

spacing spacing spacing

Touching Spacing (m) Touching Spacing (m)

Voltage Drop Limitations

Use of Tabulated mV/A.m Figures

Unbalanced Three Phase Circuits

Voltage Drop Graphs

Circuit Impedance and Load Power Factor

Vd3f = 3 * I * L * Z (V/m) Three phase

Vd3f = 3 * I * L * (Rc * cos θ ± XL * sin θ) (V/m)

Cables Operated Below Full Load

MINIMUM COPPER EARTHING CONDUCTOR SIZE

Product Sheet No. 010-01 A

1.0* 0.8 2.8 0.017

6 1.0 5.3 0.076

1.5 0.6 2.8 0.020

Product Sheet No. 010-01 B

(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

SINGLE CORE CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-01 A

SINGLE CORE CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-01 B

TWO CORE CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-02 A

Product Sheet No. 020-02 A (with Pilot)

TWO CORE CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-02 B

(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

TWO CORE & EARTH CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-03 A

TWO CORE & EARTH CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-03 B

(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

THREE CORE CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-04 A

THREE CORE CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-04 B

(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

THREE CORE & EARTH CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-05 A

THREE CORE & EARTH CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-05 B

(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)

FOUR CORE CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-06 A

FOUR CORE CU TPS CABLES

Product Sheet No. 020-06 B

(mm2) (A) (mV/A.m) (A) (mV/A.m)