APPLICATION

Armoured power distribution cables for external and direct

burial applications in power networks.

CHARACTERISTICS

Voltage Rating Uo/U (Um)

3.8/6.6 (7.2) kV

Test Voltage (AC)

15kV

Temperature Rating

Maximum operating temperature: 90°C

Maximum short circuit temperature: 250°C

Minimum Bending Radius

Single core: 15x overall diameter

Multi core: 12 x overall diameter

(Single core 12 x overall diameter and 3 core 10 x overall diameter where bends

are positioned adjacent to a joint or termination provided that the bending is

carefully controlled by the use of a former)

CONSTRUCTION

Conductor

Class 2 stranded compacted copper conductor

Conductor Screen

Semi-conductive XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Insulation

XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Insulation Screen

Semi-conductive XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

MetallicScreen

Concentric copper wires and copper tape

Separator

Binding tape

Inner Sheath

LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)

Armour

Single core: AWA (Aluminium Wire)

Multi core: SWA (Galvanised steel wire)

Sheath

LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)

Sheath Colour

Red

STANDARDS

BS 7835, IEC/EN 60228

Flame Retardant according to IEC/EN 60332-1-2,

IEC/EN 60332-3-24

Low Smoke Halogen Free according to IEC/EN 60754-1/2,

IEC/EN 61034-1/2

UV Resistant