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

Temperature Rating

Maximum conductor operating temperature: 90°C

Initial temperature at S.C.C for metallic screen: 80°C

Maximum conductor temperature during S.C: 250°C

Minimum Bending Radius

Single core: 15 x overall diameter

Multi core: 13 x overall diameter

CONSTRUCTION

Conductor

Class 2 Stranded Circular Compacted Copper

Conductor Screen

Extruded Inner Semi Conductor (Bonded Type)

Insulation

XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Outer Semi Conductor

Extruded Outer Semi Conductor (Strippable Type)

Metallic Screen

Copper tape with 10% overlap

Inner Sheath

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

Armour

Single core: AWA (Aluminium Wire Armoured)

Multi-core: SWA (Steel Wire Armoured)

Outer Sheath

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

Sheath Colour

Red Black

STANDARDS

BS 6622, IEC/EN 60228