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POWER & WIRING CABLES

CONTENTS
Single Core PVC 6491X...................................................1:2
Single Core PVC/PVC 6181Y 300/500V..........................1:4
Flat Twin & Flat Three Core PVC 6242/3Y..................... 1:6
Single Core PVC/PVC 6181Y 600/1000V........................1:8
Single Phase Straight Concentric 600/1000V............... 1:10
Single Phase Split Concentric 600/1000V..................... 1:12
Three Phase Straight Concentric 600/1000V.................1:14
PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC BS6346...........................................1:16
PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC ESI 09-6 Control Cable................. 1:20
Single Core XLPE/PVC BS7889......................................1:22
Single Core XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC BS5467....................1:24
Multicore XLPE/PVC BS5467..........................................1:26
Multicore XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC BS5467........................ 1:30
Single Core LSF 6491B................................................... 1:34
Single Core XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF BS6724..................... 1:36
Multicore XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF BS6724......................... 1:38
Three Core XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF 6.35/11kV...................1:42
FP200 Fire Resistant Cable............................................ 1:44
FP200 Gold Fire Resistant Cable................................... 1:46
FireTuf Fire Resistant Cable...........................................1:48
Fire Resistant Armoured Power Cable BS7846............1:50
Single Core XLPE/PVC BS6622......................................1:54
Single Core XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC BS6622....................1:56
Three Core XLPE/PVC BS6622.......................................1:58
Three Core XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC BS6622.....................1:60
Three Core PILC/SWA/PVC BS6480...............................1:62
Three Core PICAS/PVC 6350/11000V ESI 09-12............1:64
XLPE/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC EEMUA 133............................ 1:66
2/3.3/5 kV PE/PVC Airfield Lighting Cable M&E 42.......1:70
XLPE Power Cable for 400Hz Supply.............................1:72
Three Core Screened Type MCCMK SFS4880.............. 1:74
XVB-F2 Multicore PowerCable....................................... 1:76
Multicore XLPE/LSF 600/1000V IEC60502.....................1:78
Technical Specifications.................................................1:80

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Single Core PVC 6491X
450/750 Volts

APPLICATION
PVC insulated only cable for fixed

SPECIFICATIONS
In accordance with BS6004 and

wiring purposes.

Cenelec.

Used in trunking or conduit, or may be

Harmonised codes -

surface mounted when used for

H07V-U (solid conductor)

earthing.

H07V-R (stranded conductor)


Conductors: Solid Class 1 or
Stranded Class 2 copper conductors
to BS6360.
Insulation: PVC Insulation Type TI.1
to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Normal colours available:
green/yellow, blue, black, brown,
yellow, grey, orange, pink, red,
turquoise, violet and white.
Temp Rating: 700C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 450/750 volts.

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Anixter
Part No.

Cenelec
Nominal Conductor Insulation
Code
Conductor
Class
Thickness
Area
mm2
mm

Max
O/D
mm

Approx Min Bending


Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
kg/km
mm

A3-A01-0015 H07V-U1

1.5

0.7

3.2

21

10

A3-A07-0015 H07V-R1

1.5

0.7

3.3

23

11

A3-A01-0025 H07V-U1
A3-A77-0025 H07V-R1

2.5
2.5

1
2

0.8
0.8

3.9
4.0

33
35

12
13

A3-A07-0004
A3-A07-0006
A3-A07-0010
A3-A07-0016

H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1

4
6
10
16

2
2
2
2

0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0

4.6
5.2
6.7
7.8

51
71
120
180

15
17
21
25

A3-A07-0025
A3-A07-0035
A3-A19-0050
A3-A19-0070

H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1

25
35
50
70

2
2
2
2

1.2
1.2
1.4
1.4

9.7
10.9
12.8
14.6

285
380
510
720

30
50
60
60

A3-A19-0095
A3-A37-0120
A3-A37-0150
A3-A37-0185

H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1

95
120
150
185

2
2
2
2

1.6
1.6
1.8
2.0

17.1
18.8
20.9
23.3

990
1230
1510
1900

70
80
90
100

A3-A61-0240
A3-A61-0300
A3-A61-0400
A3-A61-0500*
A3-A12-0630*

H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
A07V-R1
A07V-R1

240
300
400
500
630

2
2
2
2
2

2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
2.8

26.6
29.6
33.2
36.9
41.1

2490
3100
3950
4950
6300

160
180
210
230
250

* National Type
All dimensions are nominal unless otherwise stated.

For further technical information see page 1:80.


For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28.

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Single Core PVC/PVC 6181Y
300/500 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

PVC insulated and sheathed cable for

In accordance with BS6004.

fixed wiring purposes. Not suitable for

Conductors: Solid Class 1 or stranded

direct burial.

Class 2 copper conductors to BS6360.


Insulation: PVC insulation Type TI.1
to BS7655.
Sheath: PVC sheath Type 6 to
BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Normal colours available.
(See 6491X page1:2)
Temp Rating: 70oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 300/500 volts.

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Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Conductor Insulation
Class
Thickness

Min
O/D

Max
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A3-C01-0010

1.0

0.6

3.8

4.5

28

14

A3-C01-0015
A3-C01-0025

1.5
2.5

1
1

0.7
0.8

4.2
4.8

4.9
5.8

34
49

15
18

A3-C07-0004

0.8

5.4

6.8

75

21

A3-C07-0006
A3-C07-0010

6
10

2
2

0.8
1.0

6.0
7.2

7.4
8.8

99
155

23
27

A3-C07-0016
A3-C07-0025

16
25

2
2

1.0
1.2

8.4
10.0

10.5
12.5

225
340

50
50

A3-C07-0035

35

1.2

11.0

13.5

450

60

Sizes above 35mm2, are covered in BS6346.

For further technical information see page 1:80.


For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28.

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Flat Twin & Flat Three Core PVC
6242Y & 6243Y
Insulated & sheathed with uninsulated circuit protective conductor as
option.

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

PVC insulated and sheathed cable for

In accordance with BS6004.

installation clipped to flat surfaces, or

Conductors: Solid Class 1 (up to

embedded in plaster, etc.

2.5mm2) and stranded Class 2 (above

For domestic and industrial wiring.

2.5mm2) copper conductors to BS6360.


Insulation: PVC insulation Type TI.1
to BS7655.
Core identification:
2 core - red, black.
3 core - red, yellow, blue.
PVC sheath Type 6 to BS7655.
Position of protective conductor:
Twin - centrally placed between red
and black cores.
Three core - centrally placed between
yellow and blue cores.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp. Rating: 700C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 300/500V.

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Anixter
Part No.

Nominal Conductor Insulation


Conductor
Class
Thickness
Area
mm2
mm

Min
O/D

Max
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

6192Y - Flat Twin


A3-D01-0010
1.0

0.6

4.0 x 6.2

4.7 x 7.4

54

23

A3-D01-0015
A3-D01-0025

1.5
2.5

1
1

0.7
0.8

4.4 x 7.0
5.2 x 8.4

5.4 x 8.4
6.2 x 9.8

70
105

26
30

A3-D07-0004

0.8

5.6 x 9.6

7.2 x 11.5

150

50

A3-D07-0006
A3-D07-0010

6
10

2
2

0.8
1.0

6.4 x 10.5 8.0 x 13.0


7.8 x 13.0 9.6 x 16.0

205
325

60
70

A3-D07-0016
16
6193Y - Flat Three Core

1.0

9.0 x 15.5 11.0 x 18.5

465

80

A3-D01-0310
A3-D01-0315
A3-D01-0325

1.0
1.5
2.5

1
1
1

0.6
0.7
0.8

4.0 x 8.4 4.7 x 9.8


4.4 x 9.8 5.4 x 11.5
5.2 x 11.5 6.2 x 13.5

77
100
150

30
50
60

A3-D07-0034
A3-D07-0036

4
6

2
2

0.8
0.8

5.8 x 13.5 7.4 x 16.5


6.4 x 15.0 8.0 x 18.0

230
300

70
80

A3-D07-0310
A3-D07-0316

10
16

2
2

1.0
1.0

7.8 x 19.0 9.6 x 22.5


9.0 x 22.0 11.0 x 26.5

480
700

90
160

Insulation
Thickness

Min
O/D

Max
O/D

mm

mm

mm

1
1
1

0.6
0.7
0.8

4 x 7.2
4.4 x 8.2
5.2 x 9.8

4.7 x 8.6
5.4 x9.6
6.2 x11.5

1.0
1.0
1.5

69
85
120

26
29
50

A3-D07-2400
4
2
A3-D07-2600
6
2
A3-D07-2100
10
2
A3-D07-2160
16
2
6243Y - Flat Three Core + Earth
A3-D01-3100
1.0
1
A3-D01-3150
1.5
1
A3-D01-3250
2.5
1
A3-D07-3400
4
2
A3-D07-3600
6
2
A3-D07-3100
10
2
A3-D07-3160
16
2

0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0

5.6 x10.5
6.4 x12.5
7.8 x15.5
9 x18

7.2 x13
8.0 x15
9.6 x19
11 x 22.5

1.5
2.5
4
6

120
240
390
560

60
60
80
90

0.6
0.7
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0

4.0 x 9.6
4.7 x11
4.4 x10.5 5.4 x12.5
5.2 x12.5 6.2 x14.5
5.8 x14.5
7.4 x18
6.4 x16.5
8 x 20
7.8 x 21.0 9.6 x 25.5
9 x 24.5 11 x 29.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
2.5
4
6

92
115
170
255
340
550
790

50
50
60
80
80
160
180

Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

6242Y - Flat Twin + Earth


A3-D01-2110
1.0
A3-D01-2150
1.5
A3-D01-2250
2.5

Conductor
Class

Nom Earth Approx


Conductor Weight
Area
mm2
kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

For further technical information see page 1:84


For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28.

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Single Core PVC/PVC 6181Y


600/1000 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

PVC-insulated and sheathed cable for

In accordance with BS6346.

fixed installations.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2

Not suitable for direct burial.

copper conductors to BS6360.


Insulation: PVC insulation Type TI.1
to BS7655.
Sheath: PVC sheath Type TM.1 to
BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Normal colours available.
(See 6491X page1:2)
Temp Rating: 70oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts.

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Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A2-Q01-1050
A2-Q01-1070

50
70

1.4
1.4

15.1
16.9

600
810

70
70

A2-Q01-1095

95

1.6

19.4

1110

80

A2-Q01-1012
A2-Q01-1015

120
150

1.6
1.8

21.0
23.2

1350
1650

90
100

A2-Q01-1018
A2-Q01-1024
A2-Q01-1030
A2-Q01-1040
A2-Q01-1500

185
240
300
400
500

2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8

25.8
29.0
32.1
35.8
39.6

2060
2670
3320
4190
5230

160
180
200
220
240

A2-Q01-1063
A2-Q01-1080
A2-Q01-1001

630
800
1000

2.8
2.8
3.0

43.8
48.3
53.7

6630
8330
10440

270
290
330

All dimensions are nominal unless otherwise stated.

For further technical information see page 1:80.


For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28.
For XLPE/PVC type to BS7889 see page 1:22.

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Single Phase Straight Concentric
PCU/PVC/Straight Concentric/PVC

APPLICATION

600/1000 Volts 700C

SPECIFICATIONS

Single phase concentric cable, for

In accordance with ESI* 09-7 & BS7870.

household and street lighting services.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2

Incorporates CNE (Combined Neutral


and Earth) to meet the requirements of
PME (Protective Multiple Earthing) in
various distribution systems.
Suitable for direct burial.

central copper conductor to BS6360.


Insulation: Red PVC insulation
Type TI.1 to BS7655.
Helical CNE (Combined Neutral and
Earth) straight concentric comprising
of solid plain copper wires to BS4109.
Sheath: Black PVC sheath
Type TM.1 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 70oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts.

* ESI standards are now covered under


EATS (Electricity Association Technical
Specification). Standard number
remains the same i.e. EATS 09-7

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Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
Central
Insulation
Area of Conductor Thickness
Central Stranding
Conductor

No. and
Nom
size of
O/D
Concentric
Conductor
Wires
#/mm
mm

mm2

#/mm

mm

A3CE-0040

7/0.85

0.8

15/0.67

A3CE-0160
A3CE-0250

16
25

7/1.70
7/2.14

1.0
1.2

19/1.04
25/1.13

Approx Min Bending


Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)

kg/km

mm

8.7

150

75

12.5
14.4

450
650

100
125

Also available with solid aluminium central conductor.

For further technical information see page 1:86.


For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28

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Single Phase Split Concentric
PCU/PVC/Split Concentric/PVC

APPLICATION

600/1000 Volts

700C

SPECIFICATIONS

Single phase split concentric cable, for

In accordance with BS4553.

household and street lighting services.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2

Incorporates separate earth and


neutral wires.
Suitable for direct burial.

central copper conductor to BS6360.


Insulation: Red PVC insulation
Type TI.1 to BS7655.
Helical Split Concentric comprising of:
Solid plain copper earth wires to
BS4109 plus PVC insulated plain
copper neutral wires.
Two or more PVC string fillers are
utilised to divide the bare copper
earth wires and the PVC insulated
neutral wires.
Sheath: Black PVC sheath
Type TM.1 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 70oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts.

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Anixter
Part No.

Nominal Insulation
Area of Thickness
Central
Conductor

No. and
size of
Neutral
Wires

No. and
size of
Earth
Wires

Nom
O/D

Approx Min Bending


Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)

mm2

mm

#/mm

#/mm

mm

kg/km

mm

A3BN-0040
A3BN-0060

4
6

0.8*
1.0

7/0.85
7/1.04

3/1.35
4/1.53

10.2
11.2

206
281

100
100

A3BN-0100

10

1.0

7/1.35

4/1.78

12.6

394

125

A3BN-0160
A3BN-0250

16
25

1.0
1.2*

7/1.70
11/1.70

4/2.25
4/2.25

14.6
18.1

583
843

125
150

A3BN-0350

35

1.2*

15/1.70

6/2.25

22.6

1248

200

Also available with solid aluminium central conductor.


For further technical information see page 1:86.
For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28.
* Insulation thickness may be enhanced to allow split concentric to fit helically around the insulated
central conductor

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Three Phase Straight Concentric
PCU/PVC/Straight Concentric/PVC 600/1000 Volts

APPLICATION

700C

SPECIFICATIONS

Three phase concentric cable for mains

In accordance with ESI* 09-7 & BS7870.

services requiring 3-phase supply.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2

Incorporates CNE (Combined Neutral


and Earth) to meet the requirements of
PME (Protective Multiple Earthing) in

copper conductors to BS6360.


Insulation: PVC insulation Type TI.1
to BS7655.

various distribution systems.

Core Identification: Red, Yellow Blue

Suitable for direct burial.

PVC tape bedding applied over


laid-up cores.
Helical CNE (Combined Neutral and
Earth) straight concentric comprising
of solid plain copper wires to BS4109.
Sheath: Black PVC sheath
Type TM.1 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 70oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts.

* ESI standards are now covered under


EATS (Electricity Association Technical
Specification). Standard number
remains the same i.e. EATS 09-7

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Anixter
Part No.

A2EM-0160
A2EM-0250

Nominal
Insulation
No. and
Area
Thickness
size of
of Phase
Concentric
Conductors
Conductor
Wires
mm2
mm
#/mm
16 *
25 *

1.0
1.2

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)

kg/km

mm

mm

22.1
26.0

900
1300

200
200

48/0.67
56/0.75

* Circular or circularcompacted stranded conductors.


Also available with solid aluminium conductors.

For further technical information see page 1:86.


For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28.

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PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC Armoured Power &
Control Cable 600/1000 Volts

APPLICATION
For use in fixed installations, indoor,
outdoor or direct burial.
Cables buried in sustained wet conditions
should have extruded bedding.
Where waterlogging is likely to occur,
technical advice should be sought as to
a suitable type of cable.

SPECIFICATIONS
In accordance with BS6346.
Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper
conductors to BS6360. Solid Class 1
conductors are also available for 1.5
and 2.5mm2.
Insulation: PVC insulation Type TI.1
to BS7655.
Core identification:
2 core - red, black
3 core - red, yellow, blue
4 core - red, yellow, blue, black
5 core & above - number printed
PVC inner sheath Type TM.1 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Black PVC outer sheath Type TM.1 to
BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Improved fire performance is
available by using a reduced
propagation, low HCL emission PVC
outer sheath.
Temp Rating: 70oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts

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Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
Insulation
Diam
Conductor Conductor Thickness under
Area
Class
armour
mm2
mm
mm

Armour
wire
size
mm

Nom
O/D
mm

Approx Min Bending


Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
kg/km
mm

Type 6942X - Two Core


A3-G02-2015
A3-G02-2015Q

1.5
1.5

1
2

0.6
0.6

7.3
7.9

0.9
0.9

11.7
12.3

280
300

80
80

A3-G02-2025

2.5

0.7

8.5

0.9

13.1

350

80

A3-G02-2025Q
A2-S02-2004

2.5
4

2
2

0.7
0.8

9.0
10.5

0.9
0.9

13.6
15.1

360
475

90
100

A2-S02-2006
A2-S02-2010

6
10

2
2

0.8
1.0

11.7
14.4

0.9
1.25

16.5
20.1

550
850

100
130

A2-S02-2016

16

1.0

16.2

1.25

21.9

990

140

Type 6943X - Three Core


A3-G03-3015
1.5

0.6

7.7

0.9

12.3

325

80

A3-G03-3015Q
A3-G03-3025
A3-G03-3025Q
A2-T03-3004
A2-T03-3006

2
1
2
2
2

0.6
0.7
0.7
0.8
0.8

8.2
9.0
9.5
11.2
12.5

0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
1.25

12.8
13.6
14.1
15.8
18.0

340
400
410
525
750

80
90
90
100
110

A2-T03-3010
10
A2-T03-3016
16
Type 6944X - Four Core
A3-G04-4015
1.5
A3-G04-4015Q
1.5

2
2

1.0
1.0

15.5
17.4

1.25
1.25

21.2
23.1

1025
1120

130
140

1
2

0.6
0.6

8.4
8.9

0.9
0.9

13.0
13.5

360
390

80
90

A3-G04-4025
A3-G04-4025Q
A2-U04-4004
A2-U04-4006
A2-U04-4010
A2-U04-4016

1
2
2
2
2
2

0.7
0.7
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0

9.9
10.4
12.3
13.7
17.1
19.7

0.9
0.9
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.6

14.5
15.0
17.8
19.2
22.8
26.3

440
460
725
850
1200
1530

90
90
110
120
140
160

1.5
2.5
2.5
4
6

2.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

Continued overleaf. . .

1:17

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1
PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC Armoured Power &
Control Cable 600/1000 Volts Continued. . .
Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
No. of Conductor Conductor
Cores
Area
Class
(mm2)

Insulation
Thickness

Diam
under
armour

Armour
wire
size

Nom
O/D

mm

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

mm

A3-H01-1005Q

1.5

0.6

9.7

0.9

14.3

410

90

A3-H01-1007Q
A3-H01-1010Q

7
10

1.5
1.5

2
2

0.6
0.6

10.6
13.5

0.9
1.25

15.2
19.0

470
730

100
120

A3-H01-1012Q

12

1.5

0.6

13.9

1.25

19.4

780

120

A3-H01-1019Q
A3-H01-1027Q

19
27

1.5
1.5

2
2

0.6
0.6

16.5
20.1

1.25
1.6

22.2
26.7

1020
1510

140
170

A3-H01-1037Q
A3-H01-1048Q

37
48

1.5
1.5

2
2

0.6
0.6

22.4
25.9

1.6
1.6

29.2
32.9

1830
2200

180
200

A3-H01-2005Q
A3-H01-2007Q

5
7

2.5
2.5

2
2

0.7
0.7

11.5
12.5

0.9
1.25

16.3
18.0

530
730

100
110

A3-H01-2010Q
A3-H01-2012Q
A3-H01-2019Q
A3-H01-2027Q
A3-H01-2037Q

10
12
19
27
37

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

2
2
2
2
2

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

16.2
16.7
20.0
23.9
27.0

1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6

21.9
22.4
26.6
30.7
34.0

950
1050
1600
2040
2520

140
140
160
190
210

A3-H01-2048Q

48

2.5

0.7

31.3

2.0

39.5

3340

240

A3-H04-4005
A3-H04-4007
A3-H04-4010
A3-H04-4012
A3-H04-4019
A3-H04-4027

5
7
10
12
19
27

4
4
4
4
4
4

2
2
2
2
2
2

0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8

13.5
14.8
19.5
20.2
23.7
29.1

1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0

19.0
20.5
26.1
26.8
30.5
37.1

810
950
1460
1560
2080
3030

120
130
160
170
190
230

For more technical information see page 1:88.


For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28.
For armour short-circuit ratings see page 13:41.

1:18

Approx Min Bending


Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1:19

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC Armoured Control
Cable to ESI* 09-6 600/1000 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Control cables for fixed installation,

In accordance with ESI 09-6

indoor, outdoor or direct burial.

Conductors:Stranded Class 2 copper


to BS6360.
Insulation: PVC insulation Type TI.1
to BS7655.
Core identification: Number printed in
black ink on white PVC insulation.
Inner Sheath: PVC sheath Type
TM.1 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: Reduced propagation,
low HCL emission PVC sheath.
Meets Type TM.1 to BS7655 and in
addition displays following characteristics:
Oxygen Index: 30% min
HCL emission @ 8000C: 15% max
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 3.
Temp Rating: 700C max conductor

* ESI standards are now covered under


EATS (Electricity Association Technical
Specification). Standard number
remains the same i.e. EATS 09-6

1:20

operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal Insulation
Diam
Conductor Thickness under
Area
armour
mm2
mm
mm

Armour
wire
size
mm

Nom
O/D
mm

Approx Min Bending


Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
kg/km
mm

A3-K02-2073
A3-K03-2078

2
3

1.5
1.5

0.6
0.6

7.7
8.2

0.9
0.9

12.3
12.8

300
340

80
80

A3-K04-2087
A3-K05-2099

4
5

1.5
1.5

0.6
0.6

8.9
9.7

0.9
0.9

13.5
14.3

390
430

90
90

A3-K07-2108

1.5

0.6

10.6

0.9

15.2

470

100

A3-K10-2148
A3-K12-2148

10
12

1.5
1.5

0.6
0.6

13.5
13.9

1.25
1.25

19.0
19.4

730
780

120
120

A3-K19-2178
A3-K27-2219
A3-K37-2248

19
27
37

1.5
1.5
1.5

0.6
0.6
0.6

16.5
20.1
22.4

1.25
1.6
1.6

22.2
26.7
29.2

1020
1510
1830

140
170
180

A3-K02-1073

2.5

0.7

8.9

0.9

13.6

360

90

A3-K03-1078
A3-K04-1087
A3-K05-1099
A3-K07-1108
A3-K10-1148

3
4
5
7
10

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

9.4
10.3
11.5
12.4
16.2

0.9
0.9
0.9
1.25
1.25

14.1
15.0
16.3
18.0
21.9

410
460
530
720
930

90
90
100
110
140

A3-K12-1148
A3-K19-1178
A3-K27-1219
A3-K37-1248

12
19
27
37

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

16.5
19.8
23.9
26.8

1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6

22.4
26.6
30.7
34.0

1030
1530
1960
2490

140
160
190
210

For further technical information see page 1:88.


For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:28.
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:41.

1:21

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1
Single Core XLPE/PVC
600/1000 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

XLPE insulated and PVC sheathed

In accordance with BS7889.

cable for fixed installation.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2

Not suitable for direct burial.

copper conductors to BS6360.


Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Sheath: PVC sheath Type 9 to
BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Normal colours available.
(See 6491X page1:2)
Temp. Rating: 90oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts.

1:22

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1
Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

mm

mm

kg/km

A2EG-0500
A2EG-0700

50
70

1.0
1.1

14.2
16.2

540
750

60
70

A2EG-0950
A2EG-1200
A2EG-1500

95
120
150

1.1
1.2
1.4

18.3
20.2
22.4

1010
1250
1530

80
90
90

A2EG-1850
A2EG-2400

185
240

1.6
1.7

24.7
27.7

1900
2470

100
170

A2EG-3000
A2EG-4000

300
400

1.8
2.0

30.6
34.2

3080
3890

190
210

A2EG-5000
A2EG-6300
A2EG-8000
A2EG-1000

500
630
800
1000

2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8

38.0
42.9
47.8
53.0

4970
6370
8300
10341

230
260
290
320

All dimensions are nominal unless otherwise stated.

For further technical information see page 1:92.


For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.
Additional information refer to 1:104.

1:23

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC Power


Cable 600/1000 Volts & 1900/3300 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Armoured single core cable for use in

In accordance with BS5467

fixed installations, indoor, outdoor or

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

direct burial.

conductors to BS6360.
Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Inner Sheath: PVC inner sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Aluminium wires to BS2627
Outer Sheath: Black PVC outer
sheath Type 9 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 &
1900/3300 volts

1:24

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1
Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Insulation
Conductor Thickness
Area
mm2
mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom Approx Min Bending


O/D Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm kg/km
mm

600/1000V Cables
A2B0-0500
1

50

1.0

12.7

0.9

17.5

800

110

A2B0-0700
A2B0-0950
A2B0-1200

1
1
1

70
95
120

1.1
1.1
1.2

14.7
16.6
18.5

1.25
1.25
1.25

20.2
22.3
24.2

940
1220
1490

130
140
150

A2B0-1500
A2B0-1850

1
1

150
185

1.4
1.6

20.8
23.2

1.6
1.6

27.4
30.0

1870
2290

170
180

A2B0-2400
A2B0-3000
A2B0-4000
A2B0-5000
A2B0-6300

1
1
1
1
1

240
300
400
500
630

1.7
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4

26.0
28.6
32.4
36.0
40.4

1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.0

32.8
35.6
40.4
44.2
48.8

2880
3520
4500
5680
7160

200
220
250
270
300

A2B0-8000
1
A2B0-10000
1
1900/3300V Cables
A2BX-0500
1
A2BX-0700
1

800
1000

2.6
2.8

45.6
50.6

2.5
2.5

55.4 9400
60.6 11600

340
370

50
70

2.0
2.0

14.9
16.7

1.25
1.25

20.6
22.4

810
1040

130
140

A2BX-0950
A2BX-1200
A2BX-1500
A2BX-1850
A2BX-2400

1
1
1
1
1

95
120
150
185
240

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

18.6
20.6
22.2
24.0
26.6

1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6

24.3
27.2
28.8
30.8
33.4

1330
1680
1970
2370
2960

150
170
180
190
210

A2BX-3000
A2BX-4000
A2BX-5000
A2BX-6300
A2BX-8000
A2BX-10000

1
1
1
1
1
1

300
400
500
630
800
1000

2.0
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8

29.1
32.4
36.0
40.4
45.6
50.6

1.6
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5

36.1 3610
40.4 4600
44.2 5680
48.8 7160
55.4 9400
60.6 11600

220
250
270
300
340
370

For further technical information see page 1:100. (See 1:114 for technical information
on 1900/3300V cables)
For conductor and armour resistances refer page 13:31.
For Gross Cross-Sectional area of armour refer to page 13:34.
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:36.

1:25

POWER & WIRING CABLES

XLPE/PVC Multicore Power Cable


600/1000 Volts

APPLICATION
Insulated and sheathed cable for use in
fixed installations.
Not suitable for direct burial.

SPECIFICATIONS
In accordance with BS5467
(1989 issue only)
Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper
conductors to BS6360.
Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Core identification:
2 core - red, black
3 core - red, yellow, blue
4 core - red, yellow, blue, black
Outer Sheath: Black PVC outer
sheath Type 9 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts

* Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.


\\ Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above have shaped stranded conductors.

1:26

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1
Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A2DT-0160

16*

0.7

17.2

490

70

A2DT-0250

25*

0.9

20.8

660

90

A2DT-0350
A2DT-0500

2
2

35*
50 \\

0.9
1.0

23.2
21.0

880
1100

100
170

A2DT-0700

70

1.1

24.0

1520

200

A2DT-0950
A2DT-1200

2
2

95
120

1.1
1.2

26.9
29.9

2040
2570

220
240

A2DT-1500
A2DT-1850

2
2

150
185

1.4
1.6

33.4
37.1

3130
3920

270
300

A2DT-2400

240

1.7

41.7

5050

340

A2DT-3000
A2DT-4000

2
2

300
400

1.8
2.0

45.8
51.6

6350
8000

370
420

A2DU-0160
A2DU-0250
A2DU-0350
A2DU-0500

3
3
3
3

16*
25*
35*
50 \\

0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0

18.3
22.1
24.8
23.6

640
920
1190
1580

80
90
100
190

A2DU-0700
A2DU-0950
A2DU-1200
A2DU-1500
A2DU-1850

3
3
3
3
3

70
95
120
150
185

1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6

27.4
30.8
34.2
37.9
42.5

2220
2980
3730
4580
5740

220
250
280
310
340

A2DU-2400
A2DU-3000
A2DU-4000

3
3
3

240
300
400

1.7
1.8
2.0

47.8
52.6
59.2

7450
9230
11720

390
430
480

A2DV-0160
A2DV-0250

4
4

16*
25*

0.7
0.9

20.0
24.3

820
1170

80
100

A2DV-0350
A2DV-0500
A2DV-0700
A2DV-0950

4
4
4
4

35*
50 \\
70
95

0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1

27.3
26.9
31.5
35.6

1550
2050
2900
3920

170
220
260
290

A2DV-1200
A2DV-1500
A2DV-1850

4
4
4

120
150
185

1.2
1.4
1.6

39.5
44.1
49.3

4940
6040
7580

320
360
400

A2DV-2400
A2DV-3000

4
4

240
300

1.7
1.8

55.5
61.4

9860
12280

450
500

A2DV-4000

400

2.0

68.8

15000

560

Continued overleaf. . .

1:27

POWER & WIRING CABLES

XLPE/PVC Multicore Power Cable


600/1000 Volts Continued. . .

Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Nominal Insulation Insulation Nom Approx Min Bending
Phase
Neutral Thickness Thickness O/D Weight
Radius
Conductor Conductor (Phase) (Neutral)
(fixed bend)
Area (mm2) Area (mm2)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm) kg/km
(mm)

A2DW-02516

25*

16*

0.9

0.7

23.3

900

100

A2DW-03516

35*

16*

0.9

0.7

25.7

1100

160

A2DW-05025
A2DW-07035

4
4

50 \\
70

25
35

1.0
1.1

0.9
0.9

26.1
30.4

1400
2600

210
250

A2DW-09550
A2DW-12070
A2DW-15070
A2DW-18595
A2DW-24012

4
4
4
4
4

95
120
150
185
240

50
70
70
95
120

1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7

1.0
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.2

34.8
39.4
42.5
47.7
53.4

3500
4500
5150
6600
8500

280
320
340
390
430

A2DW-30015
A2DW-30018
A2DW-40018

4
4
4

300
300
400

150
185
185

1.8
1.8
2.0

1.4
1.6
1.6

59.0 10200
61.2 10700
66.4 14350

480
490
540

*Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.


\\ Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above have shaped stranded conductors.
Neutral conductors of nominal area 25mm2 and above may have shaped, circular or circular compacted
stranded conductors.

For further technical information see page 1:96.


For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.

1:28

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1:29

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Multi-Core XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC
Power Cable 600/1000 Volts & 1900/3300 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Armoured cables for use in fixed

In accordance with BS5467

installations for use indoor, outdoor or

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

for direct burial.

conductors to BS6360.
Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Core identification:
2 core - red, black
3 core - red, yellow, blue
4 core - red, yellow, blue, black
5 core + above - number printed
Inner Sheath: PVC inner sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: Black PVC outer
sheath Type 9 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts
NB: 1900/3300 Volts only available in
3 core

1:30

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1
Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Insulation
Conductor Thickness
Area
mm2
mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom Approx Min Bending


O/D Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm kg/km
mm

600/1000V
A2BQ-0015Q
A2BQ-0025Q
A2BQ-0040

2
2
2

1.5*
2.5*
4*

0.6
0.7
0.7

7.7
9.0
10.1

0.9
0.9
0.9

12.3
13.6
14.7

295
345
409

80
90
90

A2BQ-0060

6*

0.7

11.3

0.9

15.9

485

100

A2BQ-0100
A2BQ-0160

2
2

10*
16

0.7
0.7

13.2
14.5

0.9
1.25

18.0
20.0

635
900

110
120

A2BQ-0250
A2BQ-0350

2
2

25
35

0.9
0.9

18.4
21.3

1.25
1.6

24.1
27.9

1060
1490

150
170

A2BQ-0500

50 \\

1.0

19.0

1.6

25.8

1800

210

A2BQ-0700
A2BQ-0950

2
2

70
95

1.1
1.1

22.0
25.1

1.6
2.0

29.0
33.1

2320
3160

240
270

A2BQ-1200
A2BQ-1500
A2BQ-1850
A2BQ-2400

2
2
2
2

120
150
185
240

1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7

27.9
30.9
34.9
39.0

2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5

36.1
39.3
44.7
49.0

3790
4500
5820
7220

290
320
360
400

A2BQ-3000

300

1.8

43.3

2.5

53.5

8710

430

A2BQ-4000

400

2.0

48.4

2.5

59.0 11100

480

A2BS-0015Q
A2BS-0025Q
A2BS-0040

3
3
3

1.5*
2.5*
4*

0.6
0.7
0.7

8.2
9.5
10.7

0.9
0.9
0.9

12.8
14.1
15.3

80
90
100

A2BS-0060
A2BS-0100
A2BS-0160
A2BS-0250
A2BS-0350
A2BS-0500
A2BS-0700
A2BS-0950
A2BS-1200
A2BS-1500
A2BS-1850
A2BS-2400
A2BS-3000
A2BS-4000

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

6*
10*
16
25
35
50 \\
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

12.0
14.0
15.5
20.1
22.8
21.7
25.2
28.8
32.0
35.9
40.0
44.9
49.8
55.8

0.9
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

16.6 570
19.5 880
21.2 1070
26.7 1550
29.6 1940
28.5 2360
32.2 3120
37.0 4310
40.4 5160
45.5 6610
49.8 7920
55.1 9930
60.2 11970
66.6 14770

330
390
470

100
120
130
170
180
230
260
300
330
370
400
450
490
540

*Circular stranded conductors.


\\ Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above have shaped stranded conductors.
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

Continued overleaf. . .

1:31

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Multi-Core XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC
Power Cable 600/1000 Volts & 1900/3300 Volts
Continued. . .

Anixter
Part No.

Number
Nominal
Insulation
of
Conductor Thickness
Cores
Area
mm2
mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom Approx Min Bending


O/D Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm kg/km
mm

600/1000V

1:32

A2BU-0015Q

1.5*

0.6

8.9

0.9

13.5

380

90

A2BU-0025Q
A2BU-0040

4
4

2.5*
4*

0.7
0.7

10.4
11.8

0.9
0.9

15.0
16.4

450
560

90
100

A2BU-0060

6*

0.7

13.2

1.25

18.7

790

120

A2BU-0100
A2BU-0160
A2BU-0250

4
4
4

10*
16
25

0.7
0.7
0.9

15.6
17.2
22.3

1.25
1.25
1.6

21.1
22.9
28.9

1040
1300
1880

130
140
180

A2BU-0350
A2BU-0500
A2BU-0700

4
4
4

35
50 \\
70

0.9
1.0
1.1

25.3
25.0
29.5

1.6
1.6
2.0

32.1
32.0
37.7

2350
2950
4230

200
260
320

A2BU-0950
A2BU-1200

4
4

95
120

1.1
1.2

33.3
37.5

2.0
2.5

41.7
47.1

5390
6890

340
380

A2BU-1500
A2BU-1850
A2BU-2400

4
4
4

150
185
240

1.4
1.6
1.7

41.6
46.4
52.6

2.5
2.5
2.5

51.4 8300
56.6 10070
63.0 12680

420
460
510

A2BU-3000
A2BU-4000

4
4

300
400

1.8
2.0

58.0
65.4

2.5
3.15

68.8 15380
78.1 19950

560
630

A3AM-C007Q
A3AM-C012Q
A3AM-CO19Q
A3AM-C027Q
A3AM-C037Q

7
12
19
27
37

1.5*
1.5*
1.5*
1.5*
1.5*

0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6

10.6
13.9
16.5
20.1
22.4

0.9
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6

15.2
19.4
22.2
26.7
29.2

488
817
1225
1553
1859

100
120
140
170
180

A3AP-C007Q
A3AP-C012Q
A3AP-C019Q
A3AP-C027Q
A3AP-C037Q

7
12
19
27
37

2.5*
2.5*
2.5*
2.5*
2.5*

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

12.5
16.7
20.0
23.9
27.0

0.9
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6

17.1
22.4
26.6
30.7
33.8

685
910
1500
1928
2360

110
140
160
190
210

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Insulation
Conductor Thickness
Area
mm2
mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom Approx Min Bending


O/D Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm kg/km
mm

1900/3300V Cables
A2BZ-0160
3

16

2.0

22.1

1.6

28.9

1600

180

A2BZ-0250
A2BZ-0350

3
3

25
35

2.0
2.0

25.4
28.0

1.6
1.6

32.2
35.0

2060
2320

200
210

A2BZ-0500
A2BZ-0700
A2BZ-0950

3
3
3

50 \\
70
95

2.0
2.0
2.0

26.7
29.8
33.0

2.0
2.0
2.0

34.7
38.0
41.4

3040
3800
4730

280
310
340

A2BZ-1200

120

2.0

36.1

2.5

45.7

6070

370

A2BZ-1500
A2BZ-1850
A2BZ-2400
A2BZ-3000

3
3
3
3

150
185
240
300

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

38.7
41.9
46.7
50.8

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

48.5 7010
51.9 8270
56.9 10310
61.2 12300

390
420
460
490

A2BZ-4000

400

2.0

55.8

2.5

66.6 15050

540

*Circular stranded conductors.


\\ Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above have shaped stranded conductors.
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

For further technical information see page 1:106. (See 1:114 for technical information
on 1900/3300V cables).
For conductor and armour resistances refer page 13:32.
For Gross Cross-Sectional area of armour refer to page 13:35.
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:37.

1:33

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Single Core LSF
900C

6491B

300/500 & 450/750 Volts

APPLICATION
LSF insulated only cable for fixed wiring

SPECIFICATIONS
In accordance with BS7211 and

purposes. Used in trunking or conduit,

Cenelec harmonised codes

or may be surface mounted when used

H07Z-U (Solid conductors)

for earthing.

H07Z-R (Stranded conductors)

Especially for use in areas where fire

Conductors: Solid Class 1 or

would create dense smoke and toxic

Stranded Class 2 copper conductors

fumes causing a major threat to life and

to BS6360.

equipment.

Insulation: Low smoke zero halogen


thermosetting insulation Type EI.5 to
BS7655, displaying following
characteristics:
Oxygen Index: 30% min
HCL emission @ 8000C: 0.5% max
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 2
(up to and incl. 1.0mm2) and BS4066
Part 1 (above 1.0mm2).
Normal colours available.
(see 6491X p1:2)
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating:
Up to and including 1.0mm2 - 300/500V
1.5mm2 and above - 450/750V

1:34

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

Cenelec Nominal Conductor


Code Conductor
Class
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Max
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A3BR-0015
A3BT-0015

H07Z-U1
H07Z-R1

1.5
1.5

1
2

0.7
0.7

3.3
3.4

20
22

10
11

A3BR-0025
A3BT-0025

H07Z-U1
H07Z-R1

2.5
2.5

1
2

0.8
0.8

4.0
4.1

31
33

12
13

A3BT-0040
A3BT-0060

H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1

4
6

2
2

0.8
0.8

4.7
5.4

49
69

15
17

A3BT-0100
A3BT-0160
A3BT-0250
A3BT-0350

H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1

10
16
25
35

2
2
2
2

1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2

7.0
8.0
10.1
11.3

116
175
273
367

21
24
30
50

A3BT-0500
A3BT-0700
A3BT-0950
A3BT-1200

H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1

50
70
95
120

2
2
2
2

1.4
1.4
1.6
1.6

13.2
15.1
17.6
19.4

495
699
968
1164

60
60
70
80

A3BT-1500
A3BT-1850
A3BT-2400
A3BT-3000

H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1

150
185
240
300

2
2
2
2

1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4

21.6
24.1
27.5
30.6

1413
1828
2320
2988

90
100
160
180

A3BT-4000 H07Z-R1
A3BT-5000 H07Z-R1
A3BT-6300* A07Z-R1

400
500
630

2
2
2

2.6
2.8
2.8

34.3
38.2
42.5

3800
4750
6050

210
230
250

* = National Type
All dimensions are nominal unless otherwise stated.
For further technical information see page 1:92.
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29 for XLPE insulated cable.

1:35

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF Power


Cable 600/1000 Volts & 1900/3300 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

LSF insulated, armoured and

In accordance with BS6724

sheathed, single core power cable for

Conductors: Stranded Class 2

use in fixed installations.


Especially for use in areas where fire
would create dense smoke and toxic
fumes causing a major threat to life and
equipment.

copper conductors.
Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Inner Sheath: LSF inner sheath
Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Aluminium wires to BS2627.
Outer Sheath: Black LSF outer
sheath Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066/IEC60332
Part 3 Category A (NMV7).
Temp Rating: 90oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 &
1900/3300V.

1:36

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness
mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

600/1000V Cables
A2-AT-0500

50

1.0

12.7

0.9

17.5

710

110

A2-AT-0700
A2-AT-0950

1
1

70
95

1.1
1.1

14.7
16.6

1.25
1.25

20.2
22.3

940
1220

130
140

A2-AT-1200
A2-AT-1500

1
1

120
150

1.2
1.4

18.5
20.8

1.25
1.6

24.2
27.4

1480
1870

150
150

A2-AT-1850

185

1.6

23.2

1.6

30.0

2280

180

A2-AT-2400
A2-AT-3000

1
1

240
300

1.7
1.8

26.0
28.6

1.6
1.6

32.8
35.6

2880
3520

200
220

A2-AT-4000
A2-AT-5000
A2-AT-6300
A2-AT-8000
A2-AT-10000

1
1
1
1
1

400
500
630
800
1000

2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8

32.4
36.0
40.4
45.6
50.6

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5

40.4
44.2
48.8
55.4
60.6

4520
5640
7110
9390
11580

250
270
300
340
370

1900/3300V Cables
A2-AY-0500
1
A2-AY-0700
1
A2-AY-0950
1
A2-AY-1200
1

50
70
95
120

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

14.9
16.7
18.6
20.6

1.25
1.25
1.25
1.6

20.6
22.4
24.3
27.2

800
1020
1300
1650

130
140
150
170

A2-AY-1500
A2-AY-1850
A2-AY-1240
A2-AY-1300
A2-AY-1400
A2-AY-1500
A2-AY-1630
A2-AY-1800
A2-AY-10000

150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8

22.2
24.0
26.6
29.1
32.4
36.0
40.4
46.6
50.6

1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5

28.8
30.8
33.4
36.1
40.4
44.2
48.8
56.4
60.6

1930
2330
2910
3540
4520
5640
7110
9390
11580

180
190
210
220
250
270
300
340
370

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

CONDUCTORS MAY BE CIRCULAR OR CIRCULAR COMPACTED.

For further technical information refer to page 1:100. (See 1:114 for technical information
on 1900/3300V cables).
For conductor and armour resistances refer page 13:31.
For Gross Cross-Sectional area of armour refer to page 13:34.
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:36.

1:37

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Multi-Core XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF Power &
Control Cable 600/1000 and 1900/3300 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

LSF insulated, armoured and

In accordance with BS6724.

sheathed, multi-core power cable.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

Especially for use in areas where fire


would create dense smoke and toxic
fumes causing a major threat to life and
equipment.

conductors.
Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Core identification:
2 core - red, black
3 core - red, yellow, blue
4 core - red, yellow, blue, black
5 core + above - number printed
Inner Sheath: LSF inner sheath
Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: Black LSF outer
sheath Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066/IEC60332
Part 3 Category A (NMV7).
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 &
1900/3300V.
NB:1900/3300V only available in 3 core

1:38

POWER & WIRING CABLES


Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness
mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

600/1000V Cables
A2-AU-0015
A2-AU-0025

2
2

1.5*
2.5*

0.6
0.7

7.7
9.0

0.9
0.9

12.3
13.6

310
360

80
90

A2-AU-0040
A2-AU-0060

2
2

4*
6*

0.7
0.7

10.1
11.3

0.9
0.9

14.7
15.9

420
500

90
100

A2-AU-0100

10*

0.7

13.2

0.9

18.0

800

110

A2-AU-0160
A2-AU-0250
A2-AU-0350
A2-AU-0500

2
2
2
2

16
25
35
50 \\

0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0

14.5
18.4
21.3
19.0

1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6

20.0
24.1
27.9
25.8

940
1250
1720
1800

120
150
170
210

A2-AU-0700

70

1.1

22.0

1.6

29.0

2330

240

A2-AU-0950
A2-AU-1200

2
2

95
120

1.1
1.2

25.1
27.9

2.0
2.0

33.1
36.1

3170
3810

270
290

A2-AU-1500
A2-AU-1850
A2-AU-2400
A2-AU-3000
A2-AU-4000

2
2
2
2
2

150
185
240
300
400

1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

30.9
34.9
39.0
43.3
48.4

2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

39.3
44.7
49.0
53.3
59.0

4530
5860
7300
8790
10770

320
360
400
430
480

A2-AV-0015
A2-AV-0025
A2-AV-0040
A2-AV-0060

3
3
3
3

1.5*
2.5*
4*
6*

0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7

8.2
9.5
10.7
12.0

0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9

12.8
14.1
15.3
16.6

340
400
500
770

80
90
100
100

A2-AV-0100
A2-AV-0160
A2-AV-0250
A2-AV-0350
A2-AV-0500
A2-AV-0700
A2-AV-0950
A2-AV-1200
A2-AV-1500
A2-AV-1850
A2-AV-2400
A2-AV-3000
A2-AV-4000

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

10*
16
25
35
50 \\
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

0.7
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

14.0
15.5
20.1
22.8
21.7
25.2
28.8
32.0
35.9
40.0
44.9
49.8
55.8

1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

19.5
21.2
26.7
29.6
28.5
32.2
37.0
40.4
45.5
49.8
55.1
60.2
66.6

900
1180
1720
2130
2380
3150
4320
5200
6630
7980
9960
12060
14980

120
130
170
180
230
260
300
330
370
400
450
490
540

*Circular stranded conductors.


\\ Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above have shaped stranded conductors.
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

continued overleaf. . .

1:39

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Multi-Core XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF Power &


Control Cable 600/1000 and 1900/3300 Volts
. . . Continued
Anixter
Part No.

1:40

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness
mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A2-AX-0015
A2-AX-0025

4
4

1.5*
2.5*

0.6
0.7

8.9
10.4

0.9
0.9

13.5
15.0

390
470

90
90

A2-AX-0040

4*

0.7

11.8

0.9

16.4

580

100

A2-AX-0060
A2-AX-0100

4
4

6*
10*

0.7
0.7

13.2
15.6

1.25
1.25

18.7
21.1

820
1060

120
130

A2-AX-0160
A2-AX-0250
A2-AX-0350
A2-AX-0500
A2-AX-0700

4
4
4
4
4

16
25
35
50 \\
70

0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1

17.2
22.3
25.3
25.0
29.5

1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0

22.9
28.9
32.1
32.0
37.7

1410
2090
2590
2960
4240

140
180
200
260
310

A2-AX-0950
A2-AX-1200
A2-AX-1500
A2-AX-1850
A2-AX-2400

4
4
4
4
4

95
120
150
185
240

1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7

33.3
37.5
41.6
46.4
52.6

2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

41.7
47.1
51.4
56.6
63.0

5410
6980
8320
10080
12690

340
380
420
460
510

A2-AX-3000

300

1.8

58.0

2.5

68.8

15420

560

A3-03-C007
A3-03-C012
A3-03-C019
A3-03-C027
A3-03-C037

7
12
19
27
37

1.5*
1.5*
1.5*
1.5*
1.5*

0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6

10.6
13.9
16.5
20.1
22.4

0.9
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6

15.2
19.4
22.2
26.7
29.2

490
830
1070
1580
1880

100
120
140
170
180

A3-P3-C007
A3-P3-C012
A3-P3-C019
A3-P3-C027
A3-P3-C037

7
12
19
27
37

2.5*
2.5*
2.5*
2.5*
2.5*

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

12.5
16.7
20.0
23.9
27.0

0.9
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6

17.1
22.4
26.6
30.7
33.8

600
1020
1530
1960
2370

110
140
160
190
210

A3-Q3-C007

4*

0.7

14.2

1.25

19.7

830

120

A3-Q3-C012
A3-Q3-C019

12
19

4*
4*

0.7
0.7

19.3
22.7

1.6
1.6

25.7
29.3

1440
1930

160
180

A3-Q3-C027
A3-Q3-C037

27
37

4*
4*

0.7
0.7

27.4
31.2

1.6
2.0

34.4
39.2

2530
3470

210
240

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness
mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

1900/3300V Cables
A2-AZ-0250
A2-AZ-0350

3
3

25
35

2.0
2.0

25.4
28.0

1.6
1.6

32.2
35.0

2100
2520

200
210

A2-AZ-0500

50\\

2.0

26.7

2.0

34.7

3030

280

A2-AZ-0700

70

2.0

29.8

2.0

38.0

3810

310

A2-AZ-0950

95

2.0

33.0

2.0

41.4

4730

340

A2-AZ-1200
A2-AZ-1500
A2-AZ-1850
A2-AZ-2400
A2-AZ-3000

3
3
3
3
3

120
150
185
240
300

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

36.1
38.7
41.9
46.7
50.8

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

45.7
48.5
51.9
56.9
61.2

6020
6980
8250
10200
12210

360
390
420
460
490

A2-AZ-4000

400

2.0

55.8

2.5

66.6

15160

540

*Circular stranded conductors.


\\ Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above have shaped stranded conductors.
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

For more technical information see page 1:106. (See 1:114 for technical information
on 1900/3300V cables).
For conductor and armour resistances refer page 13:32.
For Gross Cross-Sectional area of armour refer to page 13:35.
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:37.

1:41

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Three Core XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF Power
Cable 6.35/11kV

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

LSF armoured power cable for use in

In accordance with BS7835.

fixed installations. Especially for use in

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

areas where fire would create dense

conductors to BS6360.

smoke and toxic fumes causing a

Extruded semi-conducting layer.

major threat to life and equipment.

Insulation: XLPE insulation.


Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Plain copper tape screen.
Inner Sheath: LSF inner sheath
Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: Red LSF outer sheath
Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 3
Category A (IEC 60332 Part 3 Category A)
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 6350/11000V

For further technical information refer to page 1:118.

1:42

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Anixter
Part No.

Number Nominal Insulation Diam Armour Nom Approx


of
Conductor Thickness Under
Wire
O/D Weight
Cores
Area
Armour Size
mm
mm
mm
mm kg/km
mm2

Min Bending
Radius
mm
During
Adjacent
Installation to joints and
Termination

A2EN3016-03

16

3.4

35.6

2.0

44.2

3400

540

450

3025-03

25

3.4

38.1

2.5

47.9

4300

580

480

3035-03
3050-03

3
3

35
50

3.4
3.4

40.3
42.9

2.5
2.5

50.3
53.1

4700
5500

610
640

510
540

3070-03

70

3.4

46.7

2.5

57.1

6400

690

580

3095-03

95

3.4

50.6

2.5

61.2

7500

740

620

3120-03

120

3.4

54.0

2.5

65.0

8600

780

650

3150-03
3185-03

3
3

150
185

3.4
3.4

56.8
60.9

2.5
2.5

68.0 9600
72.3 11200

820
870

680
730

3240-03
3300-03
3400-03

3
3
3

240
300
400

3.4
3.4
3.4

65.9
71.0
77.0

3.15
3.15
3.15

79.0 14200
84.5 16500
90.9 19700

950
1020
1100

790
850
910

1:43

POWER & WIRING CABLES

FP200 Fire Resistant Cable


Incorporating circuit protective conductor (CPC) 300/500 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Unarmoured fire resistant cable for use

In accordance with BS7629 Part 1.

in fixed wiring installations where it is

BASEC Approved.

necessary for the cable to retain circuit

Conductors: Solid Class 1 or stranded

integrity in the event of a fire, e.g.


emergency services, alarm systems,
lighting.

Class 2 copper conductors to BS6360.


Insulation: Silicone rubber insulation
type EI2 to BS7655.
Core identification:
2 core - red, black
3 core - red, yellow, blue
4 core - red, yellow, blue, black
7, 12, 19 core 1.0 & 1.5mm2 red and
blue marker cores in each layer,
remaining cores black.
7, 12, 19 core 2.5mm2 red and blue
marker cores in each layer, remaining
cores yellow.
Solid tinned copper CPC
Aluminium laminate tape bonded to:
Low smoke zero halogen sheath
Type LTS3 to BS7655 (red or white).
Fire resistant to IEC60331 and categories
A, B, C, S, W, X and Z of BS6387.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Meets BS7622 and IEC 61034 3m
cube smoke emission test.

FP200 is a registered trade name of


Pirelli Cables.

Temp Rating: 700C max conductor


operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 300/500V

1:44

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

No.
of
Cores

Nominal Conductor Nominal Conductor


Conductor
Class
C.P.C.
Class
Area
Area
mm2

mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

kg/km

Min
Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A3BC-0210

1.0

1.0

0.6

7.5

65

50

A3BC-0215
A3BC-0225

2
2

1.5
2.5

1
2

1.5
2.5

1
2

0.6
0.6

8.0
9.0

85
115

50
60

A3BC-0240

0.6

11.1

165

70

A3BC-0310

1.0

1.0

0.6

8.0

80

50

A3BC-0315
A3BC-0325

3
3

1.5
2.5

1
2

1.5
2.5

1
2

0.6
0.6

9.0
10.1

105
150

60
70

A3BC-0340

0.6

12.1

210

80

A3BC-0410
A3BC-0415
A3BC-0425

4
4
4

1.0
1.5
2.5

1
1
2

1.0
1.5
2.5

1
1
2

0.6
0.6
0.6

8.5
10.1
11.1

100
130
180

60
70
70

A3BC-0440

0.6

13.1

255

80

A3BC-0710

1.0

0.5

0.6

10.6

140

70

A3BC-0715

1.5

0.5

0.6

11.1

180

70

A3BC-1215
A3BC-1915

12
19

1.5
1.5

1
1

0.5
0.5

1
1

0.6
0.6

15.2
17.4

310
455

100
110

A3BC-0725
A3BC-1225
A3BC-1925

7
12
19

2.5
2.5
2.5

2
2
2

0.5
0.5
0.5

1
1
1

0.6
0.6
0.6

13.7
17.9
21.4

285
470
720

90
110
130

For further technical information see page 1:110.


For white sheath add suffix -01, for red sheath add -03 to part number.

1:45

POWER & WIRING CABLES

FP200 Gold Fire Resistant Cable


Incorporating circuit protective conductor (CPC) 300/500 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Unarmoured fire resistant cable for use

In accordance with BS7629 Part 1.

in fixed wiring installations where it is

BASEC Approved.

necessary for the cable to retain circuit

Conductors: Solid Class 1 or stranded

integrity in the event of a fire, e.g.


emergency services, alarm systems,
lighting.

Class 2 copper conductors to BS6360.


Insulation: High impact and moisture
resistant Insudite insulation
Core identification:

Incorporating high impact and moisture

2 core - red, black

resistant insulation which does not

3 core - red, yellow, blue

require additional sleeving. Due to

4 core - red, yellow, blue, black

moisture resistance of material, pot seals

7, 12, 19 core red and blue marker

are not required during termination.

cores in each layer, remaining cores


white. In addition cores will be numbered.
Solid or stranded tinned copper CPC
(full size)
Aluminium laminate tape bonded to:
Red Low smoke zero halogen sheath
Type LTS3 to BS7655.
Fire resistant to IEC60331 and categories
A, B, C, S, W, X and Z of BS6387.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Meets BS7622 and IEC 61034 3m
cube smoke emission test.
Temp Rating: 700C max conductor
operating temperature.

FP200 Gold and Insudite are

Voltage Rating: 300/500V

registered trade name/marks of Pirelli

When sheath is terminated at entry,

Cables.

1:46

900C rating for insulation is acceptable.

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Anixter
Part No.

No.
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area

Nominal
Conductor
Stranding

Insulation
Thickness

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm2

#/mm

mm

mm

kg/km

Min
Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A3BC0215G-03

1.5

1/1.38

0.7

9.3

115

60

0225G-03
0240G-03

2
2

2.5
4

7/0.67
7/0.85

0.8
0.8

11.0
13.2

164
238

70
85

0315G-03

1.5

1/1.38

0.7

9.8

142

65

0325G-03

2.5

7/0.67

0.8

12.0

212

75

0340G-03

7/0.85

0.8

14.0

301

90

0415G-03
0425G-03

4
4

1.5
2.5

1/1.38
7/0.67

0.7
0.8

10.5
13.2

169
264

70
70

For further technical information see page 1:110

1:47

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Firetuf Fire Resistant Cable


Incorporating circuit protective conductor (CPC) 300/500 Volts

APPLICATION
Unarmoured fire resistant cable for use
in fixed wiring installations where it is
necessary for the cable to retain circuit
integrity in the event of a fire, e.g.
emergency services, alarm systems,
lighting.

Firetuf is a registered trade name of


Delta Crompton Cables.

1:48

SPECIFICATIONS
In accordance with BS7629 Part 1.
BASEC Approved.
Conductors: Solid Class 1 or stranded
Class 2 copper conductors to BS6360.
Insulation: Silicone rubber insulation
type EI2 to BS7655
Core identification:
2 core - red, black
3 core - red, yellow, blue
4 core - red, yellow, blue, black
7, 12, 19 core red and blue marker
cores in each layer, remaining cores
black.
Woven glass tape to BS EN 61067
Tnned copper CPC (Class 1, 2 or 5)
under and in contact with aluminium/
mylar tape.
Low smoke zero halogen sheath
Type LTS3 to BS7655 (red or white).
Fire resistant to IEC60331 and
categories A, B, C, S, W, X and Z of
BS6387.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Meets BS7622 and IEC 61034 3m
cube smoke emission test.
Temp Rating: 700C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 300/500V

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
mm2

#/mm

mm2

#/mm

mm

mm

kg/km

Min
Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

Solid Conductors
A3BC-0210FT 2
A3BC-0215FT 2
A3BC-0225FT 2

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

0.6
0.7
0.8

7.0
7.9
9.3

83
110
160

50
50
60

A3BC-0310FT
A3BC-0315FT
A3BC-0325FT

3
3
3

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

0.6
0.7
0.8

7.3
8.3
9.9

91
128
160

50
50
60

A3BC-0410FT
A3BC-0415FT
A3BC-0425FT

4
4
4

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

0.6
0.7
0.8

8.2
9.5
11.3

115
160
235

50
60
70

A3BC-0710FT
A3BC-1210FT
A3BC-1910FT

7
12
19

1.0
1.0
1.0

1/1.13
1/1.13
1/1.13

1.0
1.0
1.0

32/0.2
32/0.2
32/0.2

0.6
0.6
0.6

10.5
13.5
15.7

175
275
405

70
80
90

A3BC-0715FT
A3BC-1215FT
A3BC-1915FT

7
12
19

1.5
1.5
1.5

1/1.38
1/1.38
1/1.38

1.5
1.5
1.5

30/0.25
30/0.25
30/0.25

0.7
0.7
0.7

12.2
15.2
18.2

250
390
560

70
100
110

A3BC-0725FT 7
A3BC-1225FT 12
A3BC-1925FT 19
Stranded Conductors
A3BC-0215FTQ 2
A3BC-0225FTQ 2
A3BC-0240FT
2

2.5
2.5
2.5

1/1.78
1/1.78
1/1.78

2.5
2.5
2.5

50/0.25
50/0.25
50/0.25

0.8
0.8
0.8

14.6
19.5
22.8

375
610
900

90
120
140

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

0.7
0.8
0.8

8.4
9.7
11.1

125
175
243

60
60
70

A3BC-0315FTQ 3
A3BC-0325FTQ 3
A3BC-0340FT
3

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

0.7
0.8
0.8

8.9
10.6
12.2

142
210
297

60
70
80

A3BC-0415FTQ 4
A3BC-0425FTQ 4
A3BC-0440FT
4

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

0.7
0.8
0.8

10.2
12.3
13.8

177
265
365

70
80
90

A3BC-0715FTQ 7
A3BC-0725FTQ 7

1.5
2.5

7/0.53
7/0.67

1.5
2.5

30/0.25
50/0.25

0.7
0.8

12.9
15.0

275
400

80
90

A3BC-1215FTQ 12
A3BC-1225FTQ 12

1.5
2.5

7/0.53
7/0.67

1.5
2.5

30/0.25
50/0.25

0.7
0.8

16.7
19.8

427
640

110
120

A3BC-1915FTQ 19
A3BC-1925FTQ 19

1.5
2.5

7/0.53
7/0.67

1.5
2.5

30/0.25
50/0.25

0.7
0.8

19.4
23.1

617
930

120
140

Anixter
Part No.

No.
of
Cores

Nominal
Nominal Nominal
Conductor Conductor C.P.C.
Area
Stranding
Area

Nominal
C.P.C.
Stranding

Insulation
Thickness

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

For further technical information see page 1:110.


For white sheath add suffix -01, for red sheath add -03 to part number.

1:49

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Fire Resistant Armoured Power Cable


600/1000 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Armoured fire resistant cable for use in

In accordance with BS7846.

fixed wiring installations where it is

BASEC Approved.

necessary for the cable to retain circuit

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

integrity in the event of a fire, e.g. emergency


services, alarm systems, lighting, etc.,
and in situations where power must be
maintained to allow controlled
closedown of equipment.

conductors to BS6360.
Mica/glass tape (S)
Insulation: XLPE insulation type GP8
to BS7655.
Core identification:
2 core - red, black
3 core - red, yellow, blue
4 core - red, yellow, blue, black
5 core + above - number printed
Inner Sheath: LSF inner sheath
Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: Black LSF outer
sheath Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Fire resistant to IEC60331 and
category CWZ of BS6387.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 3
Category A (NMV7).
Meets BS7622 and IEC 61034 3m
cube smoke emission test.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000V

1:50

POWER & WIRING CABLES


Anixter
Part No.

No.
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A2EF020015-02

1.5*

0.6

8.6

0.9

13.4

313

90

020025-02
020040-02

2
2

2.5*
4.0*

0.7
0.7

9.9
11.1

0.9
0.9

14.6
15.8

384
434

90
100

020060-02
020100-02

2
2

6.0*
10*

0.7
0.7

12.2
14.1

0.9
0.9

16.9
19.1

505
808

110
120

020160-02

16

0.7

16.3

1.25

21.3

949

130

020250-02
020350-02
020500-02

2
2
2

25
35
50//

0.9
0.9
1.0

19.3
22.0
20.0

1.25
1.6
1.6

24.6
27.5
27.0

1263
1737
1826

150
170
220

020700-02

70

1.1

23.0

1.6

30.3

2342

250

020950-02
021200-02

2
2

95
120

1.1
1.2

25.5
28.5

2.0
2.0

33.8
37.0

3234
4064

280
300

021500-02
021850-02
022400-02

2
2
2

150
185
240

1.4
1.6
1.7

31.2
35.0
39.5

2.0
2.5
2.5

40.0
45.0
50.0

4668
5974
7614

320
360
400

023000-02
024000-02

2
2

300
400

1.8
2.0

44.0
49.0

2.5
2.5

54.5
60.0

8967
10930

440
480

A2EF030015-02

1.5*

0.6

9.2

0.9

13.9

343

90

030025-02

2.5*

0.7

10.5

0.9

15.2

414

100

030040-02
030060-02
030100-02
030160-02

3
3
3
3

4.0*
6.0*
10*
16

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

11.8
13.1
15.1
17.5

0.9
0.9
1.25
1.25

16.5
17.8
20.0
22.7

505
778
909
1192

100
110
120
140

030250-02
030350-02
030500-02
030700-02
030950-02
031200-02
031500-02
031850-02
032400-02
033000-02
034000-02

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

25
35
50 //
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

21.2
23.6
23.5
27.0
30.5
33.8
37.6
41.9
46.5
51.8
56.2

1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

26.7
29.3
30.6
34.3
39.1
42.6
47.6
52.0
57.2
62.8
70.0

1737
2151
2516
3273
4513
5533
6912
8306
10504
12431
15280

170
180
250
280
320
350
390
420
460
510
560

Continued overleaf. . .

1:51

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Fire Resistant Armoured Power Cable


600/1000 Volts Continued. . .

Anixter
Part No.

No.
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A2EF-

1:52

040015-02
040025-02

4
4

1.5*
2.5*

0.6
0.7

10.0
11.5

0.9
0.9

14.8
16.3

394
475

90
100

040040-02

4.0*

0.7

13.1

0.9

17.8

586

110

040060-02
040100-02

4
4

6.0*
10*

0.7
0.7

14.4
16.7

1.25
1.25

20.1
22.4

828
1071

130
140

040160-02
040250-02
040350-02

4
4
4

16
25
35

0.7
0.9
0.9

19.3
23.5
26.2

1.25
1.6
1.6

25.2
29.6
32.6

1424
2111
2616

160
180
200

040500-02
040700-02

4
4

50 //
70

1.0
1.1

26.4
30.6

1.6
2.0

33.7
39.1

3161
4430

270
320

040950-02
041200-02
041500-02
041850-02
042400-02

4
4
4
4
4

95
120
150
185
240

1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7

34.4
38.4
42.6
47.1
53.5

2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

43.2
48.4
52.9
57.8
64.5

5706
7422
8797
10629
13556

350
390
430
470
520

043000-02
044000-02

4
4

300
400

1.8
2.0

59.0
65.9

2.5
2.5

69.9
79.9

15953
20372

560
640

A2EF070015-02
120015-02
190015-02
270015-02
370015-02

7
12
19
27
37

1.5*
1.5*
1.5*
1.5*
1.5*

0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6

13.0
17.5
19.9
24.5
27.5

0.9
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6

18.0
23.0
26.0
31.0
34.0

561
962
1217
1722
2132

110
140
160
190
210

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

No.
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness
mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A2EF070025-02
120025-02
190025-02

7
12
19

2.5*
2.5*
2.5*

0.7
0.7
0.7

13.9
18.0
22.0

0.9
1.25
1.6

18.5
24.0
28.5

638
1086
1641

120
150
180

270025-02
370025-02

27
37

2.5*
2.5*

0.7
0.7

26.5
30.0

1.6
1.6

33.5
37.0

2122
2605

210
230

A2EF070040-02
120040-02
190040-02
270040-02

7
12
19
27

4.0*
4.0*
4.0*
4.0*

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

15.5
21.0
24.5
30.0

1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6

21.0
27.0
31.5
37.0

922
1593
2076
2732

130
170
190
230

370040-02

37

4.0*

0.7

34.0

2.0

42.0

3751

260

*Circular stranded conductors.


// Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above will have shaped stranded conductors
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

For more technical information refer to page 1:112.


For conductor and armour resistances refer to page 13:32
For gross cross-sectional area of armour refer to page 13:35
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:37
Dimensions are based on Pirelli BS7846 Armoured cables.
NB: 25mm2 and 35mm2 cables may be supplied with SHAPED conductors. Details
on dimensions, weights etc available on request.

1:53

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core XLPE/PVC Power Cable


3.8/6.6, 6.35/11 and 8.7/15 kV

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Power cable for use on fixed installations

In accordance with BS6622.

Not suitable for direct burial.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper


conductors to BS6360.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Insulation: XLPE insulation.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Screen: Plain copper tape screen
Outer Sheath: PVC outer sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 3800/6600V,
6350/11000V, 8700/15000V

For black sheath add suffix -02, for red sheath -03.
For further technical information refer to page 1:118.

1:54

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
(mm2)

Insulation
Thickness
(mm)

Nom
O/D
(mm)

Approx
Weight
kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
During
Installation

Adjacent
to joints and
Termination

3800/6600V Cables
A2CJ-1050U

50

2.5

20.0

800

400

300

A2CJ-1070U
A2CJ-1095U
A2CJ-1120U

1
1
1

70
95
120

2.5
2.5
2.5

22.0
23.7
25.5

1000
1300
1600

440
480
510

330
360
390

A2CJ-1150U

150

2.5

26.8

1900

540

410

A2CJ-1185U
A2CJ-1240U
A2CJ-1300U

1
1
1

185
240
300

2.5
2.6
2.8

28.8
31.2
34.2

2200
2800
3500

580
630
690

440
470
520

A2CJ-1400U

400

3.0

37.7

4300

760

570

A2CJ-1500U
1
A2CJ-1630U
1
6350/11000V Cable
A2CT-1050U
1

500
630

3.2
3.2

41.3
44.9

5400
6700

830
900

620
680

50

3.4

22.2

900

450

340

A2CT-1070U
A2CT-1095U
A2CT-1120U
A2CT-1150U
A2CT-1185U

70
95
120
150
185

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

24.0
26.0
27.5
29.0
30.8

1100
1400
1700
2000
2400

480
520
550
580
620

360
390
420
440
470

240
300
400
500
630

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

33.2
35.7
38.6
41.8
45.4

2900
3500
4400
5400
6800

670
720
780
840
910

500
540
580
630
690

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630

4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5

24.6
26.7
28.6
30.1
31.2
33.4
35.8
38.3
41.3
44.4
48.0

1000
1200
1500
1800
2100
2500
3100
3700
4600
5600
7000

500
540
580
610
630
670
720
770
830
890
960

370
410
430
460
470
510
540
580
620
670
720

1
1
1
1
1

A2CT-1240U
1
A2CT-1300U
1
A2CT-1400U
1
A2CT-1500U
1
A2CT-1630U
1
8700/15000V Cables
A2DE-1050U
1
A2DE-1070U
1
A2DE-1095U
1
A2DE-1120U
1
A2DE-1150U
1
A2DE-1185U
1
A2DE-1240U
1
A2DE-1300U
1
A2DE-1400U
1
A2DE-1500U
1
A2DE-1630U
1

1:55

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core XLPE/PVC /AWA/PVC Power


Cable 3.8/6.6, 6.35/11 and 8.7/15 kV

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Power cable for use on fixed installations,

In accordance with BS6622

indoor, outdoor or direct burial.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper


conductors to BS6360.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Insulation: XLPE insulation.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Plain copper tape screen.
Inner Sheath: PVC inner sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Aluminium wires to BS2627.
Outer Sheath: PVC outer sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 3800/6600,
6350/11000, & 8700/15000V

For black sheath add suffix -02, for red sheath -03.
For further technical information refer to page 1:118.

1:56

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Anixter
Part No.

Number Nominal Insulation Diam Armour Nom Approx


of
Conductor Thickness Under
Wire
O/D Weight
Cores
Area
Armour Size
mm kg/km
mm
mm
mm
mm2

Min Bending
Radius
mm
During
Adjacent
Installation to joints and
Termination

3800/6600V Cables
A2CJ-1050

50

2.5

18.9

1.6

25.7

1200

390

310

A2CJ-1070
A2CJ-1095
A2CJ-1120

1
1
1

70
95
120

2.5
2.5
2.5

20.7
22.4
23.9

1.6
1.6
1.6

27.5
29.4
30.9

1400
1800
2000

420
450
470

330
360
380

A2CJ-1150

150

2.5

25.2

1.6

32.4

2300

490

390

A2CJ-1185
A2CJ-1240

1
1

185
240

2.5
2.6

27.0
29.4

2.0
2.0

35.0
37.6

2800
3500

530
570

420
460

A2CJ-1300
A2CJ-1400
A2CJ-1500
A2CJ-1630

1
1
1
1

300
400
500
630

2.8
3.0
3.2
3.2

32.4
35.5
39.0
42.6

2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5

40.8
44.1
49.0
52.8

4200
5100
6400
7400

620
670
740
800

490
530
590
640

6350/11000V Cable
A2CT-1050
1
A2CT-1070
1
A2CT-1095
1
A2CT-1120
1

50
70
95
120

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

20.9
22.7
24.4
25.9

1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6

27.7
29.7
31.4
33.1

1300
1600
1900
2200

420
450
480
500

340
360
390
400

A2CT-1150
A2CT-1185
A2CT-1240
A2CT-1300

150
185
240
300

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

27.2
29.0
31.4
33.7

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

35.4
37.2
39.8
42.3

2600
3000
3600
4300

540
560
600
640

430
450
480
510

A2CT-1400
1
A2CT-1500
1
A2CT-1630
1
8700/15000V Cables
A2DE-1050
1
A2DE-1070
1

400
500
630

3.4
3.4
3.4

36.4
39.5
43.1

2.0
2.5
2.5

45.2
49.5
53.3

5200
6500
7900

680
750
800

550
600
640

50
70

4.5
4.5

23.3
25.1

1.6
1.6

30.3
32.1

1400
1700

460
490

370
390

A2DE-1095
A2DE-1120
A2DE-1150
A2DE-1185

1
1
1
1

95
120
150
185

4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5

26.8
28.3
29.6
31.6

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

34.8
36.5
37.8
40.0

2100
2400
2700
3200

530
550
570
600

420
440
460
480

A2DE-1240
A2DE-1300

1
1

240
300

4.5
4.5

33.8
36.1

2.0
2.0

42.4
44.7

3800
4500

640
680

510
540

A2DE-1400
A2DE-1500
A2DE-1630

1
1
1

400
500
630

4.5
4.5
4.5

39.0
41.9
45.5

2.5
2.5
2.5

49.0
52.1
55.9

5600
6700
8200

740
790
840

590
630
680

1
1
1
1

1:57

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Three Core XLPE/PVC Power Cable
3.8/6.6, 6.35/11 and 8.7/15 kV

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Multicore power cable for use on fixed

In accordance with BS6622

installations. Indoor or outdoor use.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

Not suitable for direct burial.

conductors to BS6360.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Insulation: XLPE insulation.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Plain copper tape screen.
Sheath: PVC outer sheath Type 9 to
BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 3800/6600,
6350/11000, & 8700/15000V

For black sheath add suffix -02, for red sheath -03 to part number.
For further technical information refer to page 1:118.

1:58

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend) mm
During
Installation

Adjacent
to joints and
Termination

3800/6600V Cables
A2CM-3016U
A2CM-3025U

3
3

16
25

2.5
2.5

33.3
35.8

1300
1700

500
540

400
430

A2CM-3035U

35

2.5

38.2

2000

580

460

A2CM-3050U
A2CM-3070U

3
3

50
70

2.5
2.5

40.9
44.9

2600
3300

620
680

500
540

A2CM-3095U
A2CM-3120U

3
3

95
120

2.5
2.5

48.8
52.2

4200
5000

740
790

590
630

A2CM-3150U
A2CM-3185U
A2CM-3240U
A2CM-3300U
A2CM-3400U

3
3
3
3
3

150
185
240
300
400

2.5
2.5
2.6
2.8
3.0

55.2
59.4
65.0
71.4
78.8

5800
7100
9000
10900
13800

830
900
980
1080
1190

670
720
780
860
950

6350/11000V Cable
A2CW-3016U
3
A2CW-3025U
3
A2CW-3035U
3
A2CW-3050U
3

16
25
35
50

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

38.0
40.3
42.8
45.4

1700
2000
2400
2900

570
610
650
690

460
490
520
550

A2CW-3070U
A2CW-3095U
A2CW-3120U
A2CW-3150U
A2CW-3185U
A2CW-3240U

70
95
120
150
185
240

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

49.4
53.5
57.0
60.0
64.1
69.1

3600
4500
5400
6300
7500
9300

750
810
860
900
970
1040

600
650
690
720
770
830

A2CW-3300U
3
A2CW-3400U
3
8700/15000V Cables
A2DH-3025U
3
A2DH-3035U
3
A2DH-3050U
3
A2DH-3070U
3

300
400

3.4
3.4

74.5
80.7

11200
14000

1120
1220

900
970

25
35
50
70

4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5

46.0
48.4
50.9
55.0

2400
2800
3200
4000

690
730
770
830

560
590
620
660

A2DH-3095U
A2DH-3120U
A2DH-3150U

3
3
3

95
120
150

4.5
4.5
4.5

59.0
62.4
65.4

5000
5900
6800

890
940
990

710
750
790

A2DH-3185U
A2DH-3240U

3
3

185
240

4.5
4.5

69.5
74.6

8000
9900

1050
1120

840
900

A2DH-3300U
A2DH-3400U

3
3

300
400

4.5
4.5

80.1
86.3

11900
14600

1210
1300

970
1040

3
3
3
3
3
3

1:59

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Three Core XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC Power


Cable 3.8/6.6, 6.35/11 and 8.7/15 kV

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Multicore power cable for use on fixed

In accordance with BS6622.

installations. Indoor or outdoor use, or

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

for direct burial.

conductors to BS6360.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Insulation: XLPE insulation.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Plain copper tape screen.
Inner Sheath: PVC inner sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: PVC outer sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 3800/6600,
6350/11000, & 8700/15000V

For black sheath add suffix -02, for red sheath -03 to part number.
For further technical information refer to page 1:118.

1:60

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1
Anixter
Part No.

Number Nominal Insulation Diam Armour Nom Approx


of
Conductor Thickness Under
Wire
O/D Weight
Cores
Area
Armour Size
mm
mm
mm
mm kg/km
mm2

Min Bending
Radius
mm
During
Adjacent
Installation to joints and
Termination

3800/6600V Cables
A2CM-3016
3

16

2.5

31.3

2.0

39.7

2900

480

400

A2CM-3025
A2CM-3035

3
3

25
35

2.5
2.5

33.6
35.8

2.0
2.0

42.0
44.4

3300
3700

510
540

420
440

A2CM-3050

50

2.5

38.4

2.5

48.4

4900

590

490

A2CM-3070
A2CM-3095

3
3

70
95

2.5
2.5

42.2
46.1

2.5
2.5

52.4
56.5

5800
6900

630
680

530
570

A2CM-3120
A2CM-3150
A2CM-3185

3
3
3

120
150
185

2.5
2.5
2.5

49.5
52.2
56.4

2.5
2.5
2.5

60.1 7900
63.1 8900
67.4 10400

730
760
810

610
640
680

A2CM-3240
A2CM-3300

3
3

240
300

2.6
2.8

61.8
68.0

2.5
3.15

73.2 12700
81.3 16000

880
980

740
820

A2CM-3400
3
6350/11000V Cables
A2CW-3016
3
A2CW-3025
3
A2CW-3035
3

400

3.0

75.1

3.15

88.8 19400

1070

890

16
25
35

3.4
3.4
3.4

35.6
38.1
40.3

2.0
2.5
2.5

44.2
47.9
50.3

3400
4300
4700

540
580
610

450
480
510

A2CW-3050
A2CW-3070
A2CW-3095
A2CW-3120
A2CW-3150

50
70
95
120
150

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

42.9
46.7
50.6
54.0
56.8

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

53.1
57.1
61.2
65.0
68.0

5500
6400
7500
8600
9600

640
690
740
780
820

540
580
620
650
680

185
240
300
400

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

60.9
65.9
71.0
77.0

2.5
3.15
3.15
3.15

72.3
79.0
84.5
90.9

11200
14200
16500
19700

870
950
1020
1100

730
790
850
910

25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5

43.5
45.7
48.2
52.1
56.0
59.4
62.2
66.3
71.2
76.4
82.4

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.15
3.15
3.15
3.15

53.7
56.1
58.8
62.9
67.0
70.6
73.6
79.4
84.7
90.1
96.7

5000
5500
6100
7100
8300
9400
10500
12900
15200
17600
20800

650
680
710
760
810
850
890
960
1020
1090
1170

540
570
590
630
670
710
740
800
850
910
970

3
3
3
3
3

A2CW-3185
3
A2CW-3240
3
A2CW-3300
3
A2CW-3400
3
8700/15000V Cables
A2DH-3025
3
A2DH-3035
3
A2DH-3050
3
A2DH-3070
3
A2DH-3095
3
A2DH-3120
3
A2DH-3150
3
A2DH-3185
3
A2DH-3240
3
A2DH-3300
3
A2DH-3400
3

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Three Core PILC/SWA/PVC Power Cable


6350/11000 Volts

"BELTED"

APPLICATION

M.I.N.D.

SPECIFICATIONS

For fixed applications, supplying public

In accordance with BS6480.

and industrial distribution systems.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

Suitable for direct burial.

conductors to BS6360.
2 layers semi-conducting carbon
paper tapes.
Insulating paper tape(s).
Core identification:
white numbers on outer layer of
insulating paper(s).
Paper belt.
All insulation mass impregnated non
draining.
Lead sheath to BS801
2 carbon papers + hessian tape
textile bedding.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
PVC outer sheath Type TM.1 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 650C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 6350/11000 V

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1
Anixter
Part No.

No.
Nominal
of
Conductor
Cores Area (mm2)

Insulation
Thickness
(mm)

Diam Armour Nom Approx


Over
Wire
O/D Weight
Lead
Size

Between
Between
mm
Conductors Conductors
& Sheath

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)

mm

mm

kg/km

mm

A2-J03-0016C
A2-J03-0025C
A2-J03-0035C

3
3
3

16
25
35

3.4
3.4
3.4

5.6
5.6
5.6

29.3
32.4
35.3

2.0
2.0
2.0

40.3
43.6
46.7

4300
5230
5890

490
530
570

A2-J03-0050C
A2-J03-0070C

3
3

50\\
70

3.4
3.4

5.6
5.6

33.6
36.9

2.5
2.5

46.2
49.7

6620
7820

560
600

A2-J03-0095C
A2-J03-0120C
A2-J03-0150C

3
3
3

95
120
150

3.4
3.4
3.4

5.6
5.6
5.6

40.3
43.0
45.8

2.5
2.5
2.5

53.3 9240
56.2 10400
59.2 11770

640
680
720

A2-J03-0185C
A2-J03-0240C
A2-J03-0300C
A2-J03-0400C

3
3
3
3

185
240
300
400

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6

49.2
54.0
58.3
63.7

2.5
2.5
3.15
3.15

62.8
67.8
73.6
79.4

760
820
890
960

13550
16390
19870
23700

\\ Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above have shaped stranded conductors.
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

For more technical information see page 1:124.

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1
Three Core PICAS/PVC Power Cable
6350/11000 Volts

"BELTED"

APPLICATION

M.I.N.D. Aluminium Conductors

SPECIFICATIONS

For fixed applications, supplying public

In accordance with ESI* 09-12.

and industrial distribution systems.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2

Suitable for direct burial.

aluminium conductors to BS6360.


2 layers semi-conducting carbon
paper tapes.
Insulating paper tape(s).
Core identification:
white numbers on outer layer of
insulating papers.
Paper belt.
Corrugated aluminium sheath.
Red PVC outer sheath Type TM.1 to
BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 650C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 6350/11000 V

* ESI standards are now covered under


EATS (Electricity Association Technical
Specification). Standard number
remains same i.e. EATS 09-12.

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Anixter
Part No.

No.
Nominal
of
Conductor
Cores Area (mm2)

Insulation
Thickness
(mm)

Diam
Over
Alum

Between
Between Sheath
Conductors Conductors mm
& Sheath

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
During
Install.

mm
Adjacent
to joints and

terminations

A2EP-3095-03

95\\

3.4

5.6

43.7

49.2

3400

600

500

A2EP-3185-03
A2EP-3300-03

3
3

185\\
300\\

3.4
3.4

5.6
5.6

54.6
65.5

60.7
72.5

5200
7500

750
900

600
700

\\ Shaped stranded conductors.

For more technical information see page 1:127.

1:65

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Multi-Core XLPE/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC Power


& Control Cable 600/1000 Volts to EEMUA 133 Spec.

APPLICATION
Lead sheathed power and control
cables for use underground where
cables may be subject to solvent
penetration or corrosive attack.

SPECIFICATIONS
In accordance with BS5467 and
EEMUA 133.
Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper
conductors to BS6360.
Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Core identification:
2 core - red, black
3 core - red, yellow, blue
4 core - red, yellow, blue, black
5 core + above - number printed
Lead sheath to BS801.
Inner Sheath: PVC inner sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: Black PVC outer
sheath Type 9 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature
Voltage Rating: 600/1000V
Also available up to 11000V.

1:66

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1
Anixter
Part No.

Number Nominal Insulation Diam Diam Armour


of
Conductor Thickness Over Under
Wire
Cores
Area
Lead Armour Size
mm2
mm
mm
mm
mm

Nom
O/D
mm

Approx Min Bending


Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
kg/km
mm

A2EB-0015Q

1.5*

0.7

8.5

10.1

0.9

14.5

690

180

A2EB-0025Q

2.5*

0.7

9.6

11.2

0.9

15.8

772

190

A2EB-0040
A2EB-0060

2
2

4*
6*

0.7
0.7

10.6
11.8

12.2
13.4

0.9
0.9

16.8
18.2

883
1001

210
220

A2EB-0100
A2EB-0160

2
2

10*
16

0.7
0.7

13.7
16.1

15.3
17.7

0.9
1.25

20.1
23.2

1227
1565

250
280

A2EB-0250
A2EB-0350
A2EB-0500

2
2
2

25
35
50\\

0.9
0.9
1.0

19.8
22.3
19.3

21.4
24.3
21.3

1.25
1.6
1.6

27.1
30.9
28.1

2094
2868
2783

330
380
340

A2EB-0700
A2EB-0950

2
2

70
95

1.1
1.1

22.1
24.7

24.1
27.1

1.6
2.0

31.1
35.1

3566
4678

380
430

A2EB-1200
A2EB-1500
A2EB-1850

2
2
2

120
150
185

1.2
1.4
1.6

27.9
31.0
34.5

30.3
33.4
37.3

2.0
2.0
2.5

38.5
41.8
47.1

5641
6660
8457

470
510
570

A2EB-2400
A2EB-3000
A2EB-4000

2
2
2

240
300
400

1.7
1.8
2.0

39.5
43.3
48.8

42.3
46.5
52.0

2.5
2.5
2.5

52.3
56.7
62.6

10286
12245
15077

630
690
760

A2EC-0015Q

1.5*

0.7

9.0

10.6

0.9

15.0

744

180

A2EC-0025Q
A2EC-0040
A2EC-0060

3
3
3

2.5*
4*
6*

0.7
0.7
0.7

10.1
11.3
12.6

11.7
12.9
14.2

0.9
0.9
0.9

16.3
17.5
18.8

842
967
1122

200
210
230

A2EC-0100
A2EC-0160

3
3

10*
16

0.7
0.7

14.6
17.1

16.2
18.7

1.25
1.25

21.7
24.4

1493
1813

270
300

A2EC-0250
A2EC-0350
A2EC-0500
A2EC-0700
A2EC-0950
A2EC-1200
A2EC-1500
A2EC-1850
A2EC-2400
A2EC-3000
A2EC-4000

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

21.1
23.8
22.6
26.2
29.5
32.8
36.5
40.7
45.9
50.5
56.7

23.1
25.8
24.6
28.2
31.9
35.2
39.3
43.5
48.7
53.7
59.9

1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

29.7
32.6
31.4
35.2
40.1
43.6
48.9
53.3
58.9
64.1
70.7

2673
3338
3572
4639
6023
7392
9242
11054
13792
16519
20331

360
400
380
430
490
530
590
640
710
770
850

*Circular stranded conductors.


\\ Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above have shaped stranded conductors.
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

Continued overleaf. . .

1:67

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Multi-Core XLPE/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC Power


& Control Cable 600/1000 Volts
Continued. . .

Anixter
Part No.

Number Nominal Insulation Diam Diam Armour Nom


of
Conductor Thickness Over Under
Wire
O/D
Cores
Area
Lead Armour Size
mm2
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm

Approx Min Bending


Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
kg/km
mm

A2ED-0015Q
A2ED-0025Q

4
4

1.5*
2.5*

0.7
0.7

9.8
11.0

11.4
12.6

0.9
0.9

16.0
17.2

813
934

200
210

A2ED-0040

4*

0.7

12.3

13.9

0.9

18.5

1089

230

A2ED-0060
A2ED-0100

4
4

6*
10*

0.7
0.7

13.8
16.0

15.4
17.6

1.25
1.25

20.9
23.1

1402
1710

260
280

A2ED-0160
A2ED-0250
A2ED-0350
A2ED-0500
A2ED-0700

4
4
4
4
4

16
25
35
50 //
70

0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1

19.1
23.5
26.5
25.5
29.6

20.7
25.5
28.5
27.5
32.0

1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0

26.4
32.1
35.3
34.5
40.2

2191
3204
4043
4456
6160

320
390
430
420
490

A2ED-0900
A2ED-1200
A2ED-1500

4
4
4

95
120
150

1.1
1.2
1.4

33.4
37.2
41.5

35.8
40.0
44.3

2.0
2.5
2.5

44.2
49.5
54.1

7592
9802
11757

540
600
650

A2ED-1850
A2ED-2400

4
4

185
240

1.6
1.7

46.3
52.2

49.1
55.4

2.5
2.5

59.3
65.8

14117
17700

720
790

A2ED-3000
A2ED-4000

4
4

300
400

1.8
2.0

57.5
64.7

60.7
68.3

2.5
3.15

71.5
81.0

21173
27405

860
980

A3BT-C007Q
A3BT-C012Q
A3BT-C019Q
A3BT-C027Q
A3BT-C037Q

7
12
19
27
37

1.5*
1.5*
1.5*
1.5*
1.5*

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

11.5
15.0
17.5
21.2
23.9

13.1
16.6
19.1
23.2
25.9

0.9
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6

17.7
22.3
24.8
30.0
32.7

1002
1461
1898
2663
3717

220
270
300
360
400

A3BU-C007Q
A3BU-C012Q
A3BU-C019Q
A3BU-C027Q

7
12
19
27

2.5*
2.5*
2.5*
2.5*

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

13.1
17.1
20.3
24.5

14.7
18.7
22.3
26.5

0.9
1.25
1.6
1.6

19.3
23.9
28.9
33.3

1158
1800
2465
3277

240
290
350
400

A3BU-C037Q

37

2.5*

0.7

27.7

29.7

1.6

36.7

3876

450

*Circular stranded conductors.


\\ Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above have shaped stranded conductors.
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

For more technical information see page 1:106.


For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.

1:68

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NB. Cables up to and including 16mm2 conductor size may be supplied with an
extruded bedding under the lead sheath, leading to a variance in dimension and
weights from those given. Details available upon request

1:69

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1
2kV PE/PVC Airfield Lighting Cable

APPLICATION
For use in underground installations for
airfield lighting.

SPECIFICATIONS
In accordance with D.O.E.
(Department of the Environment)
Spec M&E 42 and BAA (British
Airports Authority) Spec *
ENG/2505/CEE 2kV only.
Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper
conductors to BS6360.
Insulation: Polythene insulation Type
03 to BS6234.
Sheath: PVC sheath Type TM.1 to
BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
Various colours available upon
request.
Temp Rating: 700C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 2000V/3300V/5000V.
* Embossing will state either M&E spec. or BAA
spec. Standard stock is M&E spec.

1:70

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1

Anixter
Part No.
A3BB-1006
A3BB-2006
A3BB-5006

Number
of
Cores
1
1
1

Conductor
Stranding
#/mm
7/1.04
7/1.04
7/1.04

Insulation Nom Approx


Thickness O/D Weight
mm
mm
kg/km
2.3
10.4 145
2.3
10.4 145
4.2
14.5 235

Min Bending
Voltage
Radius
Rating
(fixed bend)
Volts
50
2000
50
3300
60
5000

All dimensions are nominal unless otherwise stated.

1:71

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1
XLPE Power Cable for 400Hz Supply
900C 600/1000V

APPLICATION
Power cable for 400Hz use in fixed
installations, for use indoor, outdoor or
for direct burial.
E.g. Aircraft ground supply, converters,
etc.
NB. For direct buried applications, wire
armoured cable should be used.

SPECIFICATIONS
Generally in accordance with BS5467
or BS6724
Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper
conductors to BS6360.
Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655
Core Identification:
Cores will be number printed
Inner Sheath: LSF inner sheath to
BS6724 or PVC inner sheath Type 9
to BS7655
Aluminium wires to BS2627 or plain
copper tape.
Outer Sheath: Black LSF outer sheath
to BS6724 or PVC outer sheath Type 9
to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1.
NB. Cables having LSF inner and
outer sheaths will be flame retardant
to BS4066 Part 3 Category C (IEC
60332 Category C) as a minimum NMV 1.5.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000V

1:72

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Anixter

No.

Part No.

of
Cores

Nom

Insulation

Daim

Cond. Thickness Under


Area
Armour
mm2

XLPE/LSF/CU TAPE/LSF
A2EH-0350
7
35

Armour

Nom Approx Min Bending

Wire
Size

O/D

Weight

Radius
(fixed bend)

mm

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

mm

0.9

29.2

0.1*

33.0

2900

200

XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC
A2EK-0350
7
XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF

35

0.9

29.2

2.0

37.0

3300

230

A2EL-0350

35

0.9

29.2

2.0

37.0

3300

230

* Indicates nominal thickness of copper tape


For further technical information see page 1:128.

For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.

1:73

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Three Core Screened Power Cable


PVC Insulated Screened, PVC 600/1000V 700C Type MCCMK

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

For connection between frequency

In accordance with SFS4880

convertor and motor on variable speed

Conductors: Solid Class 1 or stranded

drive systems. The screened cable

Class 2 to BS6360/IEC60228

ensures that the radiated emissions

Insulation: PVC insulation.

from the complete system meet the

Core Identification: Cores will be

requirements of EMC directive

numbered 1-3 in white ink on black

89/336/EEC (amend 92/31/EEC), thus

insulation

ensuring operation of nearby radio,

Screening: Helically applied plain

telecommunication, medical equipment

copper tape and an open helix of

and other devices are not affected. The

plain copper wires

screen also offers immunity from other

Outer Sheath: Black PVC

electrical phenomena such as ESD,

Flame retardant to BS4066 Part 1

fast transient bursts, radiating magnetic


fields etc. May also be used in
applications where mains cable must
be shielded to prevent disturbance on

/IEC60332 Part 1
Temp Rating: 700C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000V

nearby sensitive equipment. Screen


also provides low resistance path.

1:74

POWER & WIRING CABLES


1

Anixter
Part No.

No.
of
Cores

Nom
Cond.
Area
2
mm

Nom.
Insulation Nom Sheath
Cond.
Thickness Screen ThickStranding
mm
Area
ness
2
#/mm
mm
mm

Nom
O/D
mm

Approx
Weight
kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A2EQ-

030025-02
030060-02
030100-02
030160-02
030250-02
030350-02
030500-02
030950-02
031500-02
031850-02

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

2.5
6.0
10*
16*
25//
35
50
95
150
185

1/1.76
1/2.76
7/1.35
7/1.70
7/2.37
7/2.74
7/3.21
19/2.60
32/2.60
37/2.60

0.8
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0

2.5
6.0
10
16
16
16
25
50
70
95

1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.9
2.2
2.4
2.6

14.0
18.0
21.0
24.0
23.0
25.0
28.0
37.0
44.0
49.0

260
470
700
1050
1190
1500
2010
3750
5640
7200

120
150
170
200
190
200
230
300
360
400

*Circular stranded conductors


//Cables having conductors on nominal area of 25mm and above have shaped
stranded conductors
For further technical information see page 1:130
Recommended by ABB for use on their ACS 600 & ACV range of frequency
converters.

1:75

POWER & WIRING CABLES

XVB-F2 Multicore Power Cable


600/1000V XLPE/PVC 900C

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

XVB-F2 power cables are suitable for

In accordance with NBN-IEC502-NAD

use indoor, in cable ducts, etc. in

Conductors: Solid Class 1 (RE) or

industrial and power plant applications.

stranded Class 2 (RM) to VDE 0295

For applications where mechanical

(equivalent to IEC60228 and BS6360).

damage is not envisaged.

Insulation: XLPE insulation Type


GP8 to BS7655/IEC 60502 Table 7.
Core Identification:
2 core - blue, brown
3 core - green/yellow, blue, brown
4 core - green/yellow, blue, brown,
black
5 core + above - green/yellow +
remaining cores black insulation with
white printed numbers
Outer Sheath: Grey (RAL7001) PVC
Type 9 to BS7655 and Type ST2 to
IEC60502
Flame retardant to BS4066/IEC60332
Part 3 Category C (NMV1.5), VDE0472
Part 804 Test C and F2 compliant as
per NBN C30-004.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000V

1:76

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Anixter
Part No.

Number Nominal Conductor Insulation


of
Conductor
Class
Thickness
Cores
Area
mm2
mm

Nom
O/D
mm

Approx
Copper
Weight
kg/km

Approx
Cable
Weight
kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

B1FE020015-09
020025-09

2
2

1.5
2.5

1 (RE)
1 (RE)

0.7
0.7

9.0
9.9

29
48

118
155

50
50

030015J-09

1.5

1 (RE)

0.7

9.4

43

134

50

030025J-09

2.5

1 (RE)

0.7

10.3

72

177

60

040015J-09

1.5

1 (RE)

0.7

10.2

58

158

60

040025J-09
040040J-09

4
4

2.5
4.0

1 (RE)
1 (RE)

0.7
0.7

11.2
12.6

96
154

215
300

60
80

040060J-09
040100J-09
040160J-09

4
4
4

6.0
10
16

2 (RM)
2 (RM)
2 (RM)

0.7
0.7
0.7

13.8
16.0
20.2

230
384
614

393
591
936

90
100
130

040250J-09

25

2 (RM)

0.9

24.7

960

1432

150

050015J-09
050025J-09
050040J-09

5
5
5

1.5
2.5
4.0

1 (RE)
1 (RE)
1 (RE)

0.7
0.7
0.7

11.2
12.1
13.7

72
120
192

194
255
359

60
80
90

050060J-09
050100J-09
050160J-09
050250J-09

5
5
5
5

6.0
10
16
25

2 (RM)
2 (RM)
2 (RM)
2 (RM)

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9

15.0
17.4
22.3
27.3

288
480
768
1200

450
714
1147
1760

90
110
140
170

070015J-09
070025J-09

7
7

1.5
2.5

1 (RE)
1 (RE)

0.7
0.7

12.2
13.3

101
168

240
323

80
80

For further technical information see page 1:132


For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29

1:77

POWER & WIRING CABLES


1
LSF Multicore Power & Control Cables
600/1000 Volts XLPE/LSF 90C

APPLICATION
Insulated and sheathed cable for

SPECIFICATIONS

Generally in accordance with

use in fixed applications. Not

HD/604/5G and IEC60502.

suitable for direct burial. Especially

Meets the requirements of

for use in areas where fire would

various BNFL Caesar cable

create dense smoke and toxic

types.

fumes causing a major threat to life

and equipment.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2


copper conductors to BS6360.

Insulation: XLPE insulation


Type GP8 to BS7655.

Core identification:

3 core - red, black, green/yellow

4 core - red, yellow, blue,


green/yellow

Inner covering: Extruded easy


strip LSZH.

Outer sheath: Black low smoke


zero halogen Type HM4 to
HD604/5G

Flame retardant to BS4066 Part


3 Category C.

Temperature Rating: 90C max


conductor operating
temperature.

1:78

Voltage Rating: 600/1000V.

POWER & WIRING CABLES


1
Anixter
Part No.

Number Nominal BNFL


of
Conductor Type
Cores
Area
mm2

A3CE030015J-02
030025J-02
030040J-02
030060J-02
030100J-02
030160J-02

3
3
3
3
3
3

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10.0
16.0

040025J-02

2.5

Insulation
Thickness
mm

Nom Approx
O/D Cable
Weight
mm kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

P48
P21
P22
P23
P24
P25

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

9.5
10.3
11.9
13.2
15.3
17.6

134
173
248
328
493
710

80
90
100
110
130
140

P26

0.7

11.3

207

90

For further technical information see page 1:135 of the cable handbook
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29 of the cable handbook

1:79

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Technical Information
Single Core PVC
Single Core PVC/PVC (300/500V)
Single Core PVC/PVC (6181Y Types - 600/1000V)
Single Core PVC/PVC (6381Y Types - 450/750V)
CURRENT-CARRYING
Conductor
cross
Sectional
area

1:80

Reference Method 4
(enclosed in conduit
in thermally
insulating wall etc.)

Reference Method 3
(enclosed in conduit
on a wall or in
trunking etc.)

Referenced Method 1
("clipped direct")

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c or
d.c.

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c or
d.c.

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c or
d.c.
flat and
touching

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.
flat and
touching
or trefoil

mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

A
11
14.5
20.0
26
34
46
61
80
99
119
151
182
210
240
273
320
367
-

A
10.5
13.5
18
24
31
42
56
73
89
108
136
164
188
216
245
289
328
-

A
13.5
17.5
24
32
41
57
76
101
125
151
192
232
269
300
341
400
458
546
626
720
-

A
12
15.5
21
28
36
50
68
89
110
134
171
207
239
262
296
346
394
467
533
611
-

A
15.5
20
27
37
47
65
87
114
141
182
234
284
330
381
436
515
594
694
792
904
1030
-

A
14
18
25
33
43
59
79
104
129
167
214
261
303
349
400
472
545
634
723
826
943
1058

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
If cables are to be used in ambient air temperatures other than 300C the following rating factors
should be applied:
Ambient air temp 0C
Rating Factor

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

1.02

1.0

0.94

0.87

0.79

0.71

0.61

0.50

CAPACITY (Amperes):
Referenced Method 11
(on a perforated cable
tray horizontal or
vertical)

Reference Method 12 (free air)


Horizontal
Vertical
Trefoil
flat
flat
spaced
spaced

2 cables,
singlephase a.c.
or d.c.
flat
and
touching

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.
flat and
touching
or trefoil

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c. or
d.c. or
3 cables
threephase a.c.

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c. or
d.c. or
3 cables
threephase a.c.

3 cables
trefoil
threephase
a.c.

10

11

12

A
126
156
191
246
300
349
404
463
549
635
732
835
953
1086
1216

A
112
141
172
223
273
318
369
424
504
584
679
778
892
1020
1149

A
130
162
197
254
311
362
419
480
569
659
795
920
1070
1188
1337

A
110
137
167
216
264
308
356
409
485
561
656
749
855
971
1079

A
146
181
219
281
341
396
456
521
615
709
852
982
1138
1265
1420

1:81

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Technical Information
Single Core PVC
Single Core PVC/PVC (300/500V)
Single Core PVC/PVC (6181Y Types - 600/1000V)
Single Core PVC/PVC (6381Y Types - 450/750V)
VOLTAGE DROP
2 cables - single phase a.c.
Conductor
cross
sectional
area

2
cables
d.c.

mm

1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

1:82

Reference
Methods 1 & 11
(Clipped direct
or on trays,
touching)
4

Reference
Method 12
(Spaced*)

Reference
Methods 3 & 4
(Enclosed in
conduit etc in
or on a wall)
3

mV

mV

mV

mV

44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

25
35
50
70
95

1.75
1.25
0.93
0.63
0.46

1.80
1.30
0.95
0.65
0.49

0.33
0.31
0.30
0.29
0.28

1.80
1.30
1.00
0.72
0.56

1.75
1.25
0.93
0.63
0.47

0.20
0.195
0.19
0.185
0.180

1.75
1.25
0.95
0.66
0.50

1.75
1.25
0.93
0.63
0.47

0.29
0.28
0.28
0.27
0.27

1.80
1.30
0.97
0.69
0.54

120
150
185
240
300

0.36
0.29
0.23
0.18
0.145

0.39
0.31
0.25
0.195
0.16

0.27
0.27
0.27
0.26
0.26

0.47
0.41
0.37
0.33
0.31

0.37
0.30
0.24
0.185
0.15

0.175
0.175
0.170
0.165
0.165

0.41
0.34
0.29
0.25
0.22

0.37
0.29
0.24
0.185
0.150

0.26
0.26
0.26
0.25
0.25

0.45
0.39
0.35
0.31
0.29

400
500
630
800
1000

0.105
0.086
0.068
0.053
0.042

0.13 0.26 0.29


0.11 0.26 0.28
0.094 0.25 0.27
-

0.12
0.098
0.081
0.068
0.059

0.160
0.155
0.155
0.150
0.150

0.20
0.185
0.175
0.165
0.160

0.115
0.093
0.076
0.061
0.050

0.25
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24

0.27
0.26
0.25
0.25
0.24

POWER & WIRING CABLES

(per ampere per metre):


3 or 4 cables - three-phase a.c.
Reference
Methods 3 & 4
(Enclosed in
conduit etc in
or on a wall)
6

Reference
Methods
1, 11, & 12
(In trefoil)

Reference
Methods
1 & 11
(Flat touching)

Reference
Methods
(Flat spaced*)

mV

mV

mV

mV

38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4

38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4

38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4

38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4

1.50
1.10
0.81
0.56
0.42

0.29
0.27
0.26
0.25
0.24

1.55
1.10
0.85
0.61
0.48

1.50
1.10
0.80
0.55
0.41

0.175
0.170
0.165
0.160
0.155

1.50
1.10
0.82
0.57
0.43

0.33
0.27
0.22
0.17
0.14

0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23

0.41
0.36
0.32
0.29
0.27

0.32
0.26
0.21
0.16
0.13

0.150
0.150
0.145
0.145
0.140

0.12 0.22 0.25


0.10 0.22 0.25
0.08 0.22 0.24
-

0.105
0.086
0.072
0.06
0.052

0.14
0.135
0.135
0.130
0.130

1.50 0.25 1.55


1.10 0.24 1.10
0.80 0.24 0.84
0.55 0.24 0.60
0.41 0.23 0.47

1.50
1.10
0.80
0.55
0.40

0.32
0.32
0.32
0.31
0.31

0.36
0.30
0.26
0.22
0.19

0.32
0.26
0.21
0.16
0.13

0.23 0.40
0.23 0.34
0.22 0.31
0.22 0.27
0.22 0.25

0.32
0.26
0.21
0.16
0.13

0.30 0.44
0.30 0.40
0.30 0.36
0.29 0.34
0.29 0.32

0.175
0.16
0.15
0.145
0.140

0.105
0.086
0.072
0.06
0.052

0.21
0.21
0.21
0.21
0.20

0.10
0.081
0.066
0.053
0.044

0.29
0.29
0.28
0.28
0.28

0.24
0.23
0.22
0.22
0.21

z
1.55
1.15
0.86
0.63
0.51

0.31
0.30
0.29
0.29
0.28

For further guidance refer to 16th Edition of IEE Wiring regulations.


* spaced by one cable diameter.

1:83

POWER & WIRING CABLES


1
Technical Information
Flat Twin, Flat Twin & Earth
Flat Three Core, Flat Three Core & Earth
Multicore PVC-insulated cables, non-armoured, with or without protective
conductor (copper conductors).
CURRENT - CARRYING
Conductor Cross
Sectional Area

1
mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

Reference Method 4 (enclosed in an


insulated wall etc.)

Reference Method 3 (enclosed in


conduit on a wall or in trunking
etc.)
1 two core cable* 1 three core cable* or 1 two core cable* 1 three core
single phase a.c 1 four core cable, single phase a.c cable* or 1 four
or d.c
three phase a.c
or d.c
core cable, three
phase a.c

2
A
11.5
14.5
20
26
32
44
57

3
A
10
13
17.5
23
29
39
52

4
A
12
15
21
27
35
47
63

5
A
11.5
15
20
27
34
46
62

VOLTAGE DROP (per ampere per metre):


Conductor
cross-sectional
area

1:84

Two -core
cable d.c.

Two-core cable
single phase a.c.

Three-or-four-core cable
three phase a.c.

mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

mV
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

mV
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

mV
38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4

POWER & WIRING CABLES


1
BS6004 Flat Twin, Flat Three Core
Ambient temperature: 30C

Conductor operating temperature: 70C

CAPACITY (Amperes)
Reference Method 1 ("clipped direct")
1 two cable core
cable* single phase
a.c or d.c
6
A
16
20
27
37
47
64
85

1 three core cable* or 1


four core cable, three
phase a.c
7
A
13.5
17.5
24
32
41
57
76

Reference Method 11 (on a perforated cable tray ), or


Reference Method 13 (free air)
1 two core cable single
1 three core cable* or 1
phase a.c or d.c
four core cable, three
phase a.c
8
9
A
A
-

If cables are to be used in ambient air temperatures other than 30C the following rating
factors should be applied:
Ambient air temp 0C
Rating Factor

25
1.03

30
1.0

35
0.94

40
0.87

45
0.79

50
0.71

55
0.61

60
0.50

65
0.35

For further guidance refer to 16th Edition of IEE Wiring regulations.


* With or without protective conductor.

1:85

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Single Phase, Straight & Split Concentric
C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( a m p e r e s ) &
V O LTA G E D R O P ( p e r a m p e r e p e r m e t r e ) :
Conductor
Size

Current Rating
Single Phase a.c.

Voltage Drop
Single Phase a.c.

mm2

In Single-Way
Ducts

Direct
Burial

Air

mV/A/m

44

53

42

11.0

55

66

54

7.2

10

73

88

74

4.3

16

96

115

97

2.7

25

125

150

130

1.7

35

150

185

160

1.2

Three Phase, Straight Concentric


C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( a m p e r e s ) &
V O LTA G E D R O P ( p e r a m p e r e p e r m e t r e ) :
Conductor
Size

Current Rating
Three Phase a.c.

mm2

In Single-Way
Ducts

Direct
Burial

Air

mV/A/m

16

80

98

83

2.4

25

105

130

110

1.5

Standard depth of laying


Thermal resistivity of soil
Standard ground temperature
Ambient air temperature
Maximum conductor temperature

1:86

Voltage Drop
Three Phase a.c.

0.5m
1.20C m/W
150C
250C
700C

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
For ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified, the following
rating factors should be applied:
Cables Laid in Air
Ambient air temperature 0C 25
Rating factor

1.0

30

35

40

45

50

55

0.94

0.88

0.82

0.75

0.67

0.58

Cables Laid Direct in Ground and in Single-Way Ducts


Ground temperature 0C
Rating factor

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

1.04

1.0

0.95

0.90

0.85

0.80

0.74

0.67

0.60

1:87

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Technical Information
PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC (694*)
ESI 09-6

CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITY
Direct Burial
Nominal
conductor
area

2
core

mm2

1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

Duct
3&4
core

Nominal
conductor
area

2
core

3&4
core

Armrd

Armrd

mm2

Armrd

Armrd

32
41
55
69
92
119

27
35
47
59
78
101

1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

26
34
45
57
76
98

22
29
38
48
64
83

Standard depth of laying

0.5m

Thermal resistivity of soil

1.20C m/W

Standard ground temperature

150C

Ambient air temperature

250C

Maximum conductor temperature

700C

Ratings do not apply if the cable is protected by a semi-enclosed fuse to BS3036.


For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and ERA
publication 69-30 Part 3.

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BS6346 & ESI 09-6
Copper
2, 3 and 4 Core 600/1000V 50Hz
PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC

(Amperes):
Air
Nominal
conductor
area

2
core

3&4
core

mm2

Armd

Armrd

1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

24
33
44
56
77
102

21
28
38
48
66
87

For cables of 5 core and above it is assumed only two cores are loaded
simultaneously (i.e. live and neutral) and the two core rating should be taken. In
instances where several cores are loaded simultaneously, the following factors
should be applied to the 2 core current rating:Number of cores

10

12

Factor

1.0

0.87

0.78

0.72

0.67

0.63

0.56

0.53

Number of cores

14

19

24

27

30

37

44

46

48

0.51

0.45

0.42

0.4

0.39

0.36

0.34

0.33

0.33

Factor

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Technical Information
PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC (694*)
ESI 09-6

If cables are to be used in ambient air or ground temperatures other than those
specified, the following rating factors should be applied:Cables Laid in Air
Ambient air temperature

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

Rating factor

1.0

0.94

0.88

0.82

0.75

0.67

0.58

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

1.04

1.0

0.95

0.90

0.85

0.80

0.74

0.67

0.60

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

1.04

1.0

0.95

0.90

0.85

0.80

0.74

0.67

0.60

Cables Laid Direct in Ground


Ground temperature 0C
Rating factor
Cables Laid in Ducts
Ground temperature 0C
Rating factor

V O LTA G E D R O P ( p e r a m p e r e p e r m e t r e ) :

1:90

Conductor
cross-sectional
area
1

Two -core
cable d.c.

Two-core cable
single phase a.c.

Three-or-four-core cable
three phase a.c.

mm2
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

mV
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

mV
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

mV
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Multicore PVC/PVC/SWA/PVC (694*) 600/100V
Multicore ESI 09-6 600/1000V
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

mm2

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10
16

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
1.83
1.15

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 700C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance @
700C, 50Hz

ohms/km

ohms/km

14.5
8.87
5.52
3.69
2.19
1.38

0.103
0.101
0.0985
0.0935
0.0925
0.088

14.5
8.87
5.52
3.69
2.19
1.38

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Technical Information
Single Core LSF
Single Core XLPE/PVC (6181) Types 600/1000 Volts

CURRENT-CARRYING
Conductor
cross
Sectional
area

Reference Method 4 Reference Method 3 Referenced Method 1


(enclosed in conduit (enclosed in conduit
("clipped direct")
in thermally
on a wall or in
insulating wall etc.)
trunking etc.)
2 cables,
singlephase
a.c or
d.c.

1
mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

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2
A
14
18
24
33
43
58
76
100
124
149
189
228
263
300
341
400
459
-

3 or 4
2 cables, 3 or 4
2 cables,
cables
singlecables
singlethreephase
threephase
phase a.c.
a.c or phase a.c.
a.c or
d.c.
d.c.
flat and
touching
3
A
13
17
23
30
39
53
70
91
111
135
170
205
235
270
306
358
410
-

4
A
17
22
30
40
51
71
95
126
156
189
240
290
336
375
426
500
513
683
783
900
-

5
A
15
19
26
35
45
63
85
111
138
168
214
259
299
328
370
433
493
584
666
764
-

6
A
19
25
34
46
59
81
109
143
176
228
293
355
413
476
545
644
743
868
990
1130
1288
1443

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.
flat and
touching
or trefoil
7
A
17.5
23
31
41
54
74
99
130
161
209
268
326
379
436
500
590
681
793
904
1033
1179
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For ambient air temperatures other than 300C, the following rating factors should be
applied:
Ambient air temp 0C
Rating Factor

25 30 35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80 85

1.04 1.0 0.96 0.91 0.87 0.82 0.76 0.71 0.65 0.58 0.50 0.41 0.29

CAPACITY (Amperes):
Referenced Method 11
(on a perforated cable
tray horizontal or
vertical)

Reference Method 12 (free air)


Horizontal
Vertical
Trefoil
flat
flat
spaced
spaced

2 cables,
singlephase a.c.
or d.c.
flat
and
touching

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.
flat and
touching
or trefoil

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c. or
d.c. or
3 cables
threephase a.c.

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c. or
d.c. or
3 cables
threephase a.c.

3 cables
trefoil
threephase
a.c.

8
A
158
195
293
308
375
436
505
579
686
794
915
1044
1191
1358
1520

9
A
140
176
215
279
341
398
461
530
630
730
849
973
1115
1275
1436

10
A
183
226
274
351
426
495
570
651
769
886
1065
1228
1423
1581
1775

11
A
163
203
246
318
389
453
524
600
711
824
984
1150
1338
1485
1671

12
A
138
171
209
270
330
385
445
511
606
701
820
936
1069
1214
1349

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Technical Information
Single Core LSF
Single Core XLPE/PVC (6181) Types 600/1000V
Continued. . .

VOLTAGE DROP
2 cables - single phase a.c.
Conductor
cross
sectional
area

2
cables
d.c.

Reference
Methods 3 & 4
(Enclosed in
conduit etc in
or on a wall)

Reference
Methods 1 & 11
(Clipped direct
or on trays,
touching)

Reference
Method 12
(Spaced*)

mm2

mV

mV

mV

mV

1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

25
35
50
70
95

1.85
1.35
0.99
0.68
0.49

1.85
1.35
1.00
0.70
0.51

0.31
0.29
0.29
0.28
0.27

1.90
1.35
1.05
0.75
0.58

1.85
1.35
0.99
0.68
0.49

0.19
0.18
0.18
0.175
0.170

1.85
1.35
1.00
0.71
0.52

1.85
1.35
0.99
0.68
0.49

0.28
0.27
0.27
0.26
0.26

1.85
1.35
1.00
0.73
0.56

120
150
185
240
300

0.39
0.32
0.25
0.19
0.155

0.41
0.33
0.27
0.21
0.175

0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.25

0.48
0.43
0.37
0.33
0.31

0.39
0.32
0.26
0.20
0.16

0.165
0.165
0.165
0.160
0.160

0.43
0.36
0.30
0.25
0.22

0.39
0.32
0.25
0.195
0.155

0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25

0.47
0.41
0.36
0.31
0.29

400
500
630
800
1000

0.120
0.093
0.072
0.056
0.045

0.140 0.25 0.29


0.12 0.25 0.28
0.10 0.25 0.27
-

0.13
0.105
0.086
0.072
0.063

0.155
0.155
0.155
0.150
0.150

0.20
0.185
0.175
0.170
0.165

0.125
0.098
0.078
0.064
0.054

0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24

0.27
0.26
0.25
0.25
0.24

*Spaced by one cable diameter

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(per ampere per metre):


3 or 4 cables - three-phase a.c.
Reference
Methods 3 & 4
(Enclosed in
conduit etc in
or on a wall)

Reference
Methods
1, 11, & 12
(In trefoil)

Reference
Methods
1 & 11
(Flat touching)

Reference
Method 12
(Flat spaced*)

mV

mV

mV

mV

40
27
16
10
6.8
4
2.5

40
27
16
10
6.8
4
2.5

40
27
16
10
6.8
4
2.5

40
27
16
10
6.8
4
2.5

1.60
1.15
0.87
0.60
0.44

0.27
0.25
0.25
0.24
0.23

1.65
1.15
0.90
0.65
0.50

1.60
1.15
0.86
0.59
0.43

0.165
0.155
0.155
0.150
0.145

1.60
1.15
0.87
0.61
0.45

1.60
1.15
0.86
0.59
0.43

0.19
0.18
0.18
0.175
0.170

1.60
1.15
0.87
0.62
0.46

1.60
1.15
0.86
0.59
0.43

0.27
0.26
0.26
0.25
0.25

1.65
1.20
0.89
0.65
0.49

0.35
0.29
0.23
0.185
0.15

0.23
0.23
0.23
0.22
0.22

0.42
0.37
0.32
0.29
0.27

0.34
0.28
0.22
0.17
0.14

0.140
0.140
0.140
0.140
0.140

0.37
0.31
0.26
0.22
0.195

0.34
0.28
0.22
0.17
0.135

0.165
0.165
0.165
0.165
0.160

0.38
0.34
0.32
0.28
0.28
0.22
0.24
0.17
0.21 0.135

0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24

0.42
0.37
0.33
0.29
0.27

0.125 0.22 0.25


0.10 0.22 0.24
0.088 0.21 0.23
-

0.11
0.09
0.074
0.062
0.055

0.135
0.135
0.135
0.130
0.130

0.175
0.16
0.150
0.145
0.140

0.11
0.088
0.071
0.059
0.050

0.160
0.160
0.160
0.155
0.155

0.195
0.180
0.170
0.165
0.165

0.24
0.24
0.23
0.23
0.23

0.26
0.25
0.24
0.24
0.24

0.11
0.085
0.068
0.055
0.047

For further guidance refer to 16th Edition of IEE Wiring regulations.

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Technical Information
Multicore XLPE/PVC 600/1000V

CURRENT-CARRYING
Conductor
cross
Sectional
area

mm

Reference Method 4
(enclosed in an
insulating wall etc.)

Reference Method 3
(enclosed in conduit
on a wall or in
trunking etc.)

1 twocore cable
single phase
a.c or d.c.

3 or 4
core cable
threephase a.c.

1 twocore cable
single phase
a.c or d.c.

3 or 4
core cable
threephase a.c.

16
25
35
50
70
95

76
99
121
145
183
220

68
89
109
130
164
197

91
119
146
175
221
265

80
105
128
154
194
233

120
150
185
240
300
400

253
290
329
386
442
-

227
259
295
346
396
-

305
334
384
459
532
625

268
300
340
398
455
536

Ambient temperature: 300C


Conductor operating temperature: 900C

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CAPACITY (Amperes):
Referenced Method 1
("clipped direct")

Referenced Method 11
(on a perforated cable
tray horizontal or
vertical)

1 twocore cable
single phase
a.c or d.c.

3 or 4
core cable
threephase a.c.

1 twocore cable
single phase
a.c. or d.c.

3 or 4
core cable
threephase a.c.

107
138
171
209
269
328

96
119
147
179
229
278

115
149
185
225
289
352

100
127
158
192
246
298

382
441
506
599
693
803

322
371
424
500
576
667

410
473
542
641
741
865

346
399
456
538
621
741

For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.


For ambient air temperatures other than 300C, the following factors should be
applied.
Ambient air temperature 25 30 35
Rating factor

40 45 50 55

60

65

70

75

80

85

1.04 1.0 0.96 0.91 0.87 0.82 0.76 0.71 0.65 0.58 0.50 0.41 0.29

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Technical Information
Multicore XLPE/PVC 600/1000V

V O LTA G E D R O P ( p e r a m p e r e p e r m e t r e ) :
Conductor
cross-sectional
area
1

Two -core
cable d.c.

Two-core cable
single phase a.c.

Three-or-four-core cable
three phase a.c.

mm2
16

mV
2.9

mV
2.9

mV
2.5

25
35
50
70
95

1.85
1.35
0.98
0.67
0.49

r
1.85
1.35
0.99
0.67
0.50

x
0.160
0.155
0.155
0.150
0.150

z
1.90
1.35
1.00
0.69
0.52

r
1.60
1.15
0.86
0.59
0.43

x
0.140
0.135
0.135
0.130
0.130

z
1.65
1.15
0.87
0.60
0.45

120
150
185
240
300

0.39
0.31
0.25
0.195
0.155

0.40
0.32
0.26
0.200
0.160

0.145
0.145
0.145
0.140
0.140

0.42
0.35
0.29
0.24
0.21

0.34
0.28
0.22
0.175
0.140

0.130
0.125
0.125
0.125
0.120

0.37
0.30
0.26
0.21
0.185

400

0.120

0.130 0.145 0.195

0.115

0.125

0.170

Conductor operating temperature: 900C

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1:99

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Technical Information
XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC Single Core
XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF 600/1000V
C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( a m p e r e s )
Direct Buried BS5467
Nominal
conductor
area

Touching

mm

Armrd

50

274

70

337

2 cables

3 cables

Spaced

Trefoil

Touching

Spaced

Armrd

Armrd

Armrd

Armrd

279

231

231

242

342

284

283

295

95

403

408

340

337

350

120

458

461

386

381

395

150

510

508

431

424

434

185

574

566

485

474

482

240

661

643

558

542

545

300

739

709

623

601

597

400

820

761

691

657

637

500

910

825

765

720

688

630

1001

887

841

781

737

800

1055

909

888

816

760

1000

1115

952

942

860

797

Air BS5467 & BS6724


Nominal
conductor
area

1:100

Horizontally
spaced

2 cables
Vertically
spaced

Trefoil

mm2

Unarm

Armrd

Unarm

Armrd

Unarm

Armrd

50

289

297

268

280

223

231

70

366

376

342

355

284

295

95

452

459

423

434

352

362

120

527

530

495

502

412

420

150

604

596

570

567

475

483

185

699

677

662

646

551

555

240

835

788

792

752

658

654

300

966

886

919

847

761

745

400

1129

978

1077

936

887

851

500

1315

1086

1257

1041

1027

963

630

1533

1199

1469

1149

1186

1084

800

1765

1267

1694

1216

1327

1178

1000

1993

1357

1916

1303

1503

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1
Standard depth of laying 0.5m
Standard ground temp
150C
Maximum conductor temp 900C

Thermal resistivity of soil 1.20C m/W


Ambient air temp
250C

For further guidance refer to

In Single-Way Duct BS5467

16th Edition IEE Wiring

Nominal
conductor
area

2 cables

3 cables

Flat

Trefoil

Flat

mm2

Armrd

Armrd

Armrd

50

252

231

232

70

305

278

279

Ratings do not apply if the


cable is protected by a

95

360

327

328

120

404

366

367

150

439

396

398

185

486

437

438

240

546

489

490

300

597

534

534

400

638

567

567

500

694

615

613

630

752

664

661

800

788

692

690

1000

839

735

732

Regulations and ERA 69-30


Part 5.

semi-enclosed fuse to
BS3036.

3 cables
Vertically
spaced

Horizontally
spaced

Unarm

Armrd

Unarm

Armrd

260

271

289

296

331

342

366

373

411

417

452

452

482

480

527

519

554

536

604

577

644

604

699

649

772

694

834

745

896

770

965

825

1050

829

1127

887

1226

906

1312

968

1434

983

1529

1049

1655

1029

1761

1097

1878

1096

1993

1168

Continued overleaf. . . .

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Technical Information
XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC Single Core
XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF 600/1000V
For ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified, the following
factors should be applied.
Cables laid in air:
Ambient air temperature

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

Rating factor

1.0

0.96

0.92

0.88

0.83

0.78

0.73

Cables laid direct in ground and in single-way ducts:


Ground temperature
Rating factor

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

1.03

1.0

0.97

0.93

0.89

0.86

0.82

V O LTA G E D R O P ( p e r
2 cables - single phase a.c.
Conductor
cross-sectional
area

2
cables
d.c.

Reference Methods
1 & 11
(Touching)

Reference Method
12
(Spaced*)

mm

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

mV
0.98
0.67
0.49
0.39
0.31
0.25
0.195
0.155
0.115
0.093
0.073
0.056
0.045

r
0.99
0.68
0.51
0.41
0.33
0.27
0.21
0.170
0.145
0.125
0.105
0.090
0.092

mV
x
z
0.21 1.00
0.200 0.71
0.195 0.55
0.190 0.45
0.185 0.38
0.185 0.33
0.180 0.28
0.175 0.25
0.170 0.22
0.170 0.21
0.165 0.195
0.160 0.190
0.155 0.180

* spaced by one cable diameter.

1:102

r
0.98
0.69
0.53
0.43
0.36
0.30
0.24
0.195
0.180
0.165
0.150
0.145
0.140

mV
x
0.29
0.29
0.28
0.27
0.27
0.26
0.26
0.25
0.24
0.24
0.23
0.23
0.21

z
1.00
0.75
0.60
0.51
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.32
0.30
0.29
0.27
0.27
0.25

POWER & WIRING CABLES

ampere per metre):


3 or 4 cables - three phase a.c.

r
0.86
0.59
0.44
0.35
0.29
0.23
0.180
0.145
0.125
0.105
0.092
0.086
0.080

Reference Methods
1, 11 and 12
(in trefoil touching)

Reference Methods
1 & 11
(Flat touching)

Reference Methods
12
(Flat spaced*)

mV
x
0.25
0.25
0.24
0.24
0.23
0.23
0.22
0.22
0.21
0.20
0.195
0.180
0.170

mV
x
0.33
0.32
0.31
0.30
0.29
0.29
0.28
0.27
0.27
0.24
0.23
0.195
0.180

mV
x
0.180
0.170
0.170
0.165
0.160
0.160
0.155
0.150
0.150
0.145
0.145
0.140
0.135

z
0.87
0.62
0.47
0.39
0.33
0.28
0.24
0.21
0.195
0.180
0.170
0.165
0.155

r
0.84
0.60
0.46
0.38
0.31
0.26
0.21
0.170
0.160
0.145
0.135
0.130
0.125

z
0.88
0.65
0.52
0.44
0.39
0.34
0.30
0.28
0.27
0.25
0.24
0.23
0.21

r
0.84
0.62
0.49
0.41
0.34
0.29
0.24
0.20
0.20
0.190
0.175
0.175
0.165

z
0.90
0.70
0.58
0.51
0.45
0.41
0.37
0.34
0.33
0.31
0.29
0.26
0.24

1:103

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1
Technical Information
Single core XLPE/PVC 600/1000V to BS7889
Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC 600/1000V to BS5467
Single core PCU/XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF 600/1000V to BS6724
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max AC conductor
resistance
@ 900C

mm

ohms/km

Unarmd
ohms/km

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283
0.0221
0.0176

0.494
0.342
0.247
0.196
0.160
0.128
0.0990
0.0802
0.0645
0.0523
0.0430
0.0364
0.0318

1:104

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@200C

Reactance @ 50Hz

Armd
ohms/km

Single core cables


in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohms/km ohms/km

0.494
0.342
0.246
0.196
0.160
0.128
0.0985
0.0799
0.0639
0.0513
0.0420
0.0349
0.0303

0.0904
0.0871
0.0845
0.0822
0.0823
0.0812
0.0798
0.0790
0.0782
0.0776
0.0768
0.0758
0.0750

0.104
0.101
0.0969
0.0920
0.0945
0.0932
0.0902
0.0883
0.0886
0.0870
0.0847
0.0850
0.0840

Impedance @ 900C, 50Hz


Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohnms/km
ohms/km

0.502
0.353
0.261
0.213
0.180
0.152
0.127
0.113
0.101
0.0936
0.0880
0.0841
0.0815

0.505
0.357
0.264
0.217
0.186
0.158
0.134
0.119
0.109
0.101
0.0945
0.0919
0.0893

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1:105

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Technical Information
Multicore XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 600/1000V
Multicore XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF 600/1000V
Multicore XLPE/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC 600/1000V
C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y
Direct Burial

In Single-Way Duct

Nominal
conductor
area

2
core

3&4
core

Nominal
conductor
area

mm2

Armrd

Armrd

mm2

1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

38
49
65
81
109
141
183
219
259
317
381
433
485
547
632
708
799

32
42
55
69
92
119
152
182
217
266
319
363
406
458
529
592
667

Standard depth of laying

0.5m

Thermal resistivity of soil

1.20C m/W

Standard ground temperature

150C

Ambient air temperature

250C

Maximum conductor temperature

900C

2 core - single phase a.c.

1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

2
core

3&4
core

Armrd

Armrd

31
41
53
67
89
115
148
178
211
260
313
357
401
455
527
592
669

26
34
45
56
75
96
124
149
177
218
263
300
338
382
442
496
570

3&4 core - three phase a.c.

Ratings do not apply if the cable is protected by a semi-enclosed fuse to BS3036.


For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and ERA
publication 69-30 Part 5.

1:106

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(Amperes)
Air
Nominal
conductor
area

2
core

3&4
core

mm2

Armrd

Armrd

1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

31
41
55
70
95
126
164
202
244
306
378
437
499
576
680
775
892

26
35
47
59
82
107
140
172
209
263
324
376
430
495
584
666
766

For cables of 5 core and above it is assumed only two cores are loaded
simultaneously (i.e. live and neutral) and the two core rating should be taken. In
instances where several cores are loaded simultaneously, the following rating factors
should be applied to the 2 core current rating:
Number of cores
Factor

10

12

1.0

0.87

0.78

0.72

0.67

0.63

0.56

0.53

19

24

27

30

37

44

46

48

0.45

0.42

0.4

0.39

0.36

0.34

0.33

0.33

Number of cores 14
Factor

0.51

1:107

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Technical Information
XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC
XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF
XLPE/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC 600/1000V
Conductor operating temperature 900C
NB. for ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified the following
rating factors should be applied:
Cables Laid in Air
Ambient air temp 0C
Rating factor

25
1.0

30
0.96

35
0.92

40
0.88

45
0.83

50
0.78

55
0.73

35
0.86

40
0.82

Cables laid direct in ground and in single-way ducts


Ground temp 0C
Rating factor

10
1.03

15
1.0

20
0.97

25
0.93

30
0.89

V O LTA G E D R O P ( p e r a m p e r e p e r m e t r e ) :

1:108

Conductor
cross-sectional
area
1

Two -core
cable d.c.

Two-core cable
single phase a.c.

Three-or-four-core cable
three phase a.c.

mm2
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

mV
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

25
35
50
70
95

1.85
1.35
0.98
0.67
0.49

r
1.85
1.35
0.99
0.67
0.50

mV
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9
x
0.160
0.155
0.155
0.150
0.150

z
1.90
1.35
1.00
0.69
0.52

120
150
185
240
300

0.39
0.31
0.25
0.195
0.155

0.40
0.32
0.26
0.20
0.16

0.145
0.145
0.145
0.140
0.140

400

0.120

r
1.60
1.15
0.86
0.59
0.43

mV
27
16
10
6.8
4.0
2.5
x
0.140
0.135
0.135
0.130
0.130

z
1.65
1.15
0.87
0.60
0.45

0.42
0.35
0.29
0.24
0.21

0.34
0.28
0.22
0.175
0.140

0.130
0.125
0.125
0.125
0.120

0.37
0.30
0.26
0.21
0.185

0.13 0.145 0.195

0.115

0.125

0.170

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Technical Information
Multicore PCU/XLPE/PVC 600/1000V to BS5467
Multicore PCU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 600/1000V to BS5467
Multicore PCU/XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF 600/1000V to BS6724
Multicore PCU/XLPE/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC 600/1000V

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
1.83
1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.047

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47
0.927
0.668
0.494
0.342
0.247
0.197
0.160
0.128
0.0989
0.0802
0.0656

0.103
0.101
0.0929
0.0885
0.0835
0.0815
0.0818
0.0771
0.0765
0.0754
0.0727
0.0723
0.0728
0.073
0.0722
0.0717
0.0715

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47
0.931
0.672
0.500
0.350
0.257
0.210
0.176
0.147
0.122
0.108
0.0970

1:109

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1
Technical Information
FP200 & FireTuf Fire Resistant Cable
Ratings do not apply if the cable is protected by a semi-enclosed fuse to BS3036.
For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
For cables of 5 core and above it is assumed only two cores are loaded
simultaneously (i.e. live and neutral) and the two core rating should be taken.
For ambient air temperatures other than 300C, the following factors should be
applied.
Ambient air temperature 25
Rating factor

1:110

35

40

45

50

55 60

65

1.03 0.94 0.87 0.79 0.71 0.61 0.50 0.35

POWER & WIRING CABLES

CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY (amperes)


& VOLTAGE DROP (per ampere per metre)
Installation Method
('Enclosed') in Trunking
Clipped Direct
One Twin
One, 3 or
One Twin
One, 3 or 4
Cable
4 Core Cable
Cable
Core Cable
a.c. or d.c.
3 Phase
a.c. or d.c.
3 Phase
a.c.
a.c.

Nominal
Cross
Sectional
area of
Conductor

Current Volt drop Current Volt drop Current Volt drop Current Volt drop
carrying per amp carrying per amp carrying per amp carrying per amp
capacity

per m

capacity

per m

capacity

per m

capacity

per m

mV

mV

mV

mV

1.0

13.5

44

11.5

38

15

44

13.5

38

1.5

16.5

29

15

25

19.5

29

17.5

25

2.5

23

18

20

15

27

18

24

15

4.0

30

11

27

9.5

36

11

32

9.5

mm

Ambient air temperature 300C


Conductor operating temperature 700C

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION


ON FIRETUF
Conductor
Size
mm2

Capacitance
Core-Core
pF/m

Capacitance
Core-Screen
pF/m

L/R Ratio

1.0

100

175

25

1.5

102

180

40

2.5

115

205

50

4.0

125

230

65

H/

1:111

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Fire Resistant Armoured Cables to BS7846 600/1000V

For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.


For cables of 7 core and above it is assumed only two cores are loaded
simultaneously (i.e. live and neutral) and the two core rating should be taken.
For ambient air temperatures other than 300C, the following factors should be
applied.
Ambient air temperature 25
Rating factor

30

35

40

45

50 55

60 65

70

75

1.04 1.0 0.94 0.91 0.87 0.82 0.76 0.71 0.65 0.58 0.50 0.41

V O LTA G E D R O P ( p e r a m p e r e p e r m e t r e ) :
Nominal
Cross
Sectional
area of
Conductor

a.c.

d.c.

One 3 or
4 Core
Cable
3 Phase
a.c.

mm

mV

mV

mV

1:112

80

One Twin

1.5

31

31

27

2.5

19

19

16

12

12

10

7.9

7.9

6.8

10

4.7

4.7

4.0

16

2.9

2.9

2.5

25

1.90

1.85

1.65

35

1.35

1.35

1.15

50

1.00

0.98

0.87

70

0.69

0.67

0.60

95

0.52

0.49

0.45

120

0.42

0.39

0.37

150

0.35

0.31

0.30

185

0.29

0.25

0.25

240

0.24

0.195

0.21

300

0.21

0.155

0.185

400

0.19

0.120

0.165

POWER & WIRING CABLES

C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( a m p e r e s )

Nominal
Cross
Sectional
area of
Conductor
mm2

Installation Method
In Free Air or on perforated cable tray
Clipped Direct
One Twin
One, 3 or
One Twin
One, 3 or 4
Cable
4 Core Cable
Cable
Core Cable
a.c. or d.c.
3 Phase
a.c. or d.c.
3 Phase
a.c.
a.c.
A
A
A
A

1.5

29

25

27

23

2.5

39

33

36

31

52

44

49

42

66

56

62

53

10

90

78

85

73

16

115

99

110

94

25

152

131

146

124

35

188

162

180

154

50

228

197

219

187

70

291

251

279

238

95

354

304

338

289

120

410

353

392

335

150

472

406

451

386

185

539

463

515

441

240

636

546

607

520

300

732

628

698

599

400

847

728

787

673

Conductor operating temperature


Ambient air temperature

900C
300C

If ratings for these cables buried direct in ground or in single-way duct are
required, refer to ratings for XLPE/SWA cables detailed on page 1:104

1:113

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
1.9/3.3 kV 1core & 3 cores XLPE Insulated, Armoured Cables
BS5467 & BS6724

For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and ERA 69-30
Part 5.
For ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified, the following
factors should be applied,
Cables laid in air
Ambient air temp 0C
Rating factor

25
1.0

30
0.96

35
0.92

40
0.88

45
0.83

50
0.78

55
0.73

30
0.89

35
0.86

40
0.82

Cables laid direct in ground and in single-way ducts


Ground temp 0C
Rating factor

10
1.03

15
1.0

20
0.97

25
0.93

C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( a m p e r e s )
Single Core 1900/3300V 50Hz
Direct Buried - BS5467

1:114

Nominal
conductor
area

Trefoil

mm2

Armrd

50

222

70

271

In Single-Way Duct - BS5467

3 cables
Touching

Spaced

Armrd

Armrd

221
269

Nominal
conductor

3 Cables
Trefoil

Flat

mm2

Armrd

Armrd

230

50

219

220

279

70

264

265

95

324

321

331

95

310

311

120

366

361

369

120

342

342

150

409

402

409

150

376

376

185

460

449

454

185

414

414

240

528

513

512

240

464

463

300

589

568

560

300

506

504

400

651

619

595

400

535

532

500

720

677

641

500

579

574

630

789

733

684

630

624

618

800

831

763

703

800

650

644

1000

880

802

735

1000

689

682

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( a m p e r e s )
3 Core 1900/3300V 50Hz
Direct Buried - BS5467
Nominal
conductor
area

In Single-Way Duct - BS5467

3
core

Nominal
conductor
area

Armrd

mm2

XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC, XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF

3
core

Air - BS5467 & BS6724


Nominal
conductor
area

3
core
Armrd

mm2

Armrd

mm2

16

114

16

96

16

112

25

147

25

124

25

149

35

175

35

147

35

177

50

207

50

174

50

213

70

254

70

214

70

268

95

304

95

257

95

328

120

345

120

293

120

380

150

387

150

328

150

432

185

436

185

371

185

496

240

502

240

428

240

583

300

563

300

480

300

667

400

633

400

549

400

765

XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF
Air - BS5467 & 6724
Nominal
conductor
arae

Trefoil

3 cables
vertical
spaced

Horizontally
spaced

mm2

Armrd

Armrd

Armrd

50

240

277

299

70

300

345

372

95

368

420

452

120

428

478

513

150

487

536

576

185

556

604

648

240

656

695

745

300

747

771

826

400

851

829

887

500

963

906

968

630

1084

983

1049

800

1178

1030

1098

1000

1278

1096

1168

Standard depth of laying


0.8m
0
Thermal resistivity of soil 1.2 C m/W
Standard ground temp
150C
Ambient air temp
250C
Maximum conductor temp
900C

1:115

POWER & WIRING CABLES

1
Technical Information
Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC 1900/3300V to BS5467
Single core PCU/XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF 1900/3300V to BS6724
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

1:116

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz
Single core cables
in trefoil
ohms/km

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz
Single core cables
in trefoil
ohms/km

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283
0.0221
0.0176

0.493
0.342
0.246
0.195
0.160
0.128
0.0984
0.0795
0.0639
0.0513
0.0420
0.0349
0.0303

0.116
0.110
0.104
0.104
0.100
0.098
0.094
0.091
0.0886
0.0870
0.0847
0.0850
0.0840

0.506
0.359
0.267
0.221
0.189
0.161
0.136
0.121
0.109
0.101
0.0945
0.0919
0.0893

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Technical Information
Multicore PCU/XLPE/PVC 1900/3300V to BS5467
Multicore PCU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 1900/3300V to BS5467
Multicore PCU/XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF 1900/3300V to BS6724
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.047

1.47
0.927
0.668
0.494
0.342
0.247
0.197
0.160
0.128
0.0989
0.0802
0.0656

0.104
0.094
0.091
0.088
0.084
0.081
0.079
0.077
0.076
0.074
0.073
0.0717

1.47
0.932
0.674
0.502
0.352
0.260
0.212
0.178
0.149
0.124
0.108
0.0972

1:117

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Technical Information
1 and 3 core XLPE Insulated Cables
3800/6600V, 6350/11000V & 8700/15000V
For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations .
NB. High voltage cables are not specifically covered in IEE Wiring Regulations but
reference should be made to ensure compliance.
For ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified, the following
factors should be applied.
Cables Laid in Air
Ambient air temperature 25
Rating factor

1.0

30

35

40

45

50

55

0.96

0.92

0.88

0.83

0.78

0.73

Cables Laid Direct and in single-way ducts


Ground temperature 0C
Rating factor

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

1.03

1.0

0.97

0.93

0.89

0.86

0.82

Standard depth of laying

0.8m

Thermal resistivity of soil

1.20C m/W

Standard ground temperature

150C

Ambient air temperature

250C

Maximum conductor temperature

900C

NOTE
All circuits thermally independent
Cables in trefoil group are solidly bonded
Cables in flat formation are single point bonded

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C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( A m p e r e s )
Single Core

3.8/6.6 kV, 6.35/11 kV, 8.7/15 kV 50 Hz

Direct Burial
3 cables
Nominal
conductor
area

Trefoil

Duct

Air
3 cables

Flat
spaced
Arm

Nominal
conductor
area
mm2

Trefoil

Unarm Arm

3 cables

Flat
spaced

Nominal
conductor
area

Unarm Arm

mm2

Trefoil

Flat
spaced

mm2

Arm

Unarm Arm Unarm Arm

25

25

25

35

35

35

50

220

230

50

225 220 220

220

50

235 250

295

300

70

270

280

70

270 260 270

270

70

285 310

370

370

95

320

335

95

320 305 325

325

95

360 375

455

460

120

360

380

120

360 340 370

370

120

415 430

520

530

150

410

430

150

400 375 415

410

150

470 490

600

600

185

455

485

185

440 410 465

460

185

540 550

690

690

240

520

560

240

505 470 540

540

240

640 650

820

820

300

580

640

300

560 500 610

610

300

740 740

940

940

400

650

730

400

610 530 690

690

400

840 840 1100 1100

500

710

830

500

680 570 790

780

500

980 930 1280 1280

630

760

940

630

750 620 890

890

630

1110 1040 1500 1480

3 Core 3.8/6.6 kV, 6.35/11 kV, 8.7/15 kV 50 Hz XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC &


XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF
Direct Burial
Nominal
conductor
area

In Single-Way Duct
3
core

mm2

Armrd

25

Nominal
conductor
area

Air

3
core

Nominal
conductor
area

3
core

mm2

Armrd

mm2

Armrd

140

25

125

25

145

35

170

35

150

35

175

50

210

50

180

50

220

70

255

70

215

70

270

95

300

95

255

95

330

120

340

120

290

120

375

150

380

150

330

150

430

185

430

185

370

185

490

240

490

240

425

240

570

300

540

300

470

300

650

400

600

400

530

400

740

1:119

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Technical Information
Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC 3800/6600V to BS6622
Single core PCU/XLPE/AWA/PVC 3800/6600V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@200C

Max AC conductor
resistance
@ 900C

mm

ohms/km

Unarmd
ohms/km

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630

0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064
0.057
0.042

Armd
ohms/km

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064
0.057
0.042

Reactance @ 50Hz
Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohms/km ohms/km

0.118
0.111
0.105
0.101
0.0991
0.0958
0.0933
0.0917
0.0898
0.088
0.0855

0.134
0.125
0.119
0.114
0.111
0.109
0.105
0.103
0.0999
0.0992
0.0959

Impedance @ 900C, 50Hz


Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohnms/km
ohms/km

0.507
0.360
0.268
0.220
0.187
0.160
0.135
0.122
0.110
0.102
0.095

Technical Information
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC 3800/6600V to BS6622
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 3800/6600V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.047

1.47
0.927
0.668
0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz

ohms/km

ohms/km

0.128
0.121
0.113
0.108
0.102
0.0962
0.0931
0.0908
0.0881
0.859
0.0847
0.0832

Also applicable to LSF sheathed versions to BS7835

1:120

1.48
0.935
0.677
0.506
0.358
0.266
0.217
0.183
0.155
0.130
0.117
0.105

0.511
0.364
0.274
0.227
0.193
0.167
0.143
0.130
0.118
0.111
0.104

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Technical Information
Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC 6350/11000V to BS6622
Single core PCU/XLPE/AWA/PVC 6350/11000V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@200C

Max AC conductor
resistance
@ 900C

mm

ohms/km

Unarmd
ohms/km

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630

0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.0980
0.0800
0.0640
0.0510
0.0420

Armd
ohms/km

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064
0.051
0.042

Reactance @ 50Hz
Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohms/km ohms/km

0.124
0.117
0.110
0.107
0.104
0.100
0.0972
0.0940
0.0912
0.0888
0.0862

0.138
0.130
0.123
0.118
0.117
0.112
0.109
0.105
0.101
0.0998
0.0965

Impedance @ 900C, 50Hz


Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohnms/km
ohms/km

0.508
0.361
0.270
0.223
0.190
0.162
0.138
0.123
0.111
0.102
0.0959

0.512
0.366
0.276
0.229
0.197
0.169
0.146
0.131
0.119
0.112
0.105

Technical Information
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC 6350/11000V to BS6622
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 6350/11000V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.047

1.47
0.927
0.668
0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064

0.137
0.129
0.121
0.115
0.108
0.102
0.0988
0.0962
0.0931
0.090
0.0874
0.0849

1.48
0.936
0.679
0.506
0.360
0.268
0.220
0.186
0.158
0.134
0.119
0.106

Also applicable to LSF sheathed versions to BS7835

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Technical Information
Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC 8700/15000V to BS6622
Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC 8700/15000V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@200C

Max AC conductor
resistance
@ 900C

mm2

ohms/km

Unarmd
ohms/km

Armd
ohms/km

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630

0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064
0.051
0.042

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064
0.051
0.042

Reactance @ 50Hz
Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohms/km ohms/km

0.131
0.123
0.116
0.112
0.109
0.106
0.102
0.0984
0.0954
0.0927
0.0897

0.144
0.135
0.129
0.124
0.121
0.117
0.113
0.108
0.107
0.103
0.0995

Impedance @ 900C, 50Hz


Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohnms/km
ohms/km

0.510
0.363
0.273
0.226
0.192
0.165
0.141
0.126
0.114
0.105
0.0986

Technical Information
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC 8700/15000V to BS6622
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 8700/15000V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.047

1.47
0.927
0.668
0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064

0.147
0.138
0.129
0.123
0.115
0.109
0.105
0.102
0.0986
0.0952
0.0922
0.0893

1.48
0.937
0.680
0.508
0.361
0.270
0.223
0.189
0.162
0.137
0.123
0.110

Also applicable to LSF sheathed versions to BS7835

1:122

0.514
0.368
0.279
0.232
0.198
0.172
0.148
0.133
0.124
0.114
0.107

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Technical Information
Three Core PILC/SWA/PVC Power Cable
6350/11000V, "Belted"
C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( A m p e r e s )
Laid Direct in

In Air

Nom Area

the ground

of Conductor

Armoured

Armoured

Armoured

mm

16

89

76

80

25

115

99

105

35

140

120

130

50

165

140

155

70

205

175

195

95

245

210

240

120

280

240

275

150

315

265

315

185

355

300

360

240

410

355

425

300

460

395

490

400

520

445

560

Standard depth of laying


Thermal resistivity of soil
Standard ground temperature
Ambient air temperature
Maximum conductor temperature

1:124

In Single-Way Ducts

0.8m
1.20C m/W
150C
250C
650C

POWER & WIRING CABLES

For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.


NB: High voltage cables are not specifically covered in IEE Wiring Regulations but
reference should be made to ensure compliance.
For ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified, the following
factors should be applied.
Cables Laid in Air
Ambient air temperature 25
Rating factor

1.0

30

35

0.93 0.85

40

45

0.77 0.68

Cables Laid Direct and in Single-Way Ducts


Ground Temperature 0C 10

15

20

Rating Factor

1.0

0.95

1.05

25

30

0.89 0.84

1:125

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Technical Information
Three core PCU/PILC/SWA/PVC 6350/11000V Belted
to BS6480
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

1:126

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 650C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 650C, 50Hz

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.047

1.354
0.856
0.617
0.456
0.316
0.228
0.181
0.147
0.118
0.0907
0.0732
0.0585

0.112
0.105
0.0930
0.0945
0.0900
0.0870
0.0835
0.0820
0.080
0.0780
0.0765
0.0750

1.36
0.862
0.624
0.466
0.329
0.244
0.199
0.168
0.143
0.120
0.106
0.0951

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Technical Information
Three core PICAS/PVC 6350/11000V Belted M.I.N.D
ALUMINIUM Conductors
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 650C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 650C, 50Hz

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

95
185
300

0.320
0.164
0.100

0.379
0.195
0.120

0.087
0.080
0.077

0.389
0.211
0.143

C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( A m p e r e s )
Nom. Area
of Conductor
mm2

95
185
300

Laid Direct
in Ground
A

In Single-Way
Ducts
A

In Air

160
230
270

180
270
370

185
270
355

Standard depth of laying

0.8m

Thermal resistivity of soil


Standard ground temperature

1.20C m/W
150C

Ambient air temperature

250C

Maximum comductor temperature 650C

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Technical Information
400Hz Power Cable

C U R R E N T R AT I N G S & V O LTA G E D R O P
Nominal

Current Carrying

Voltage Drop

Conductor

Capacity in

Three Phase a.c.

Area
mm2

Free Air (300C)


700C
900C
Cond
Cond
Temp
Temp
A
A

35

220

261

400Hz
70 C
Cond
Temp
mV/A/m
r
x
z
0

900C
Cond
Temp
mV/A/m
r
x
z

0.549 0.492 0.74 0.594 0.492 0.77

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Max DC conductor resistance @ 200C
Max AC conductor resistance @ 900C
Per phase
Neutral
Max AC conductor resistance @ 700C
Per phase
Neutral
Reactance @ 400Hz
Per phase (diametrically opposite cores)
Neutral (to adjacent cores)

1:128

ohms/km
400Hz
ohms/km
ohms/km
400Hz
ohms/km
ohms/km

0.524

ohms/km
ohms/km

0.284
0.500

0.343
0.686
0.317
0.630

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For ambient air temperatures other than 300C, the following rating factors should
be applied.
900C conductor operating temp.
Ambient air temperature 0C
Rating factor

25

30

1.04

1.0

35

40

45

50

55

0.96 0.91 0.87 0.82 0.76

700C conductor operating temp.


Ambient air temperature 0C
Rating factor

25

30

1.06

1.0

35

40

45

50

55

0.94 0.87 0.79 0.71 0.61

1:129

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Technical Information
Three core type MCCMK screened power cable
CURRENT RATING & VOLTAGE DROP
Nominal
Conductor
Area
2
mm

2.5
6.0
10
16
25
35
50
95
150
185

Current Carrying
Capacity in
Free Air
A

26
45
63
84
107
133
162
252
338
385

Standard depth of laying


Thermal resistivity of soil
Standard ground temperature
Ambient conductor temperature
Maximum conductor temperature

1:130

Current Carrying
Capacity Buried
Direct
A

36
57
78
101
130
156
185
271
349
389
0.7m
1.0C m/W
15C
25C
70C

Voltage Drop
Three Phase a.c.
mV/A/m

15
6.4
3.8
2.4
1.52
1.10
0.82
0.43
0.30
0.25

POWER & WIRING CABLES


1
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Nom
Cond.
Size
mm

2.5
6.0
10
16
25
35
50
95
150
185

Max DC
conductor
resistance
0
@ 20 C
ohms/km

Max DC
screen
resistance
0
@ 20 C
ohms/km

Max AC
Reactance Impedance
0
conductor @ 50Hz
@ 70 C,
resistance
50Hz
0
@70 C
ohms/km ohms/km ohms/km

Conductor Screen
short-circuit short-circuit
rating (1s)
rating (1s)
kA

kA

7.41
3.08
1.83
1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.193
0.124
0.0991

7.41
3.08
1.83
1.15
1.15
1.15
0.727
0.387
0.268
0.193

8.87
3.69
2.19
1.38
0.871
0.628
0.465
0.234
0.153
0.124

0.3
0.7
1.1
1.8
2.8
3.9
5.5
10.5
16.5
20.3

0.42
1.0
1.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
4.4
7.2
10.4
13.4

0.101
0.095
0.093
0.088
0.087
0.082
0.082
0.079
0.076
0.076

8.87
3.69
2.19
1.38
0.875
0.633
0.472
0.247
0.171
0.145

For ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified, the following
rating factors should be applied:
Cables Laid in Air
Ambient air temperature
Rating factor

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Cables Laid Direct in Ground


Ground temperature C
Rating factor

10
1.04

15
130

20
25
0.95 0.90

30
35
40
0.85 0.74 0.60

45
50
0.67 0.60

Transfer Impedance (screen effectiveness)


Maximum transfer impedance<10 mohms/m at frequencies up to 1GHz*.
*Maximum recommended limit from ABB installation guide for frequency converters
is 100m/m.

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Technical Information
XVB-F2 Multicore Power Cable
600/1000 V XLPE/PVC 900C
C U R R E N T R AT I N G S & V O LTA G E D R O P
Conductor
Size

mm2

Reference Method 3
(enclosed in
conduit/trunking etc)
Single
Three
Phase
Phase
a.c./d.c.
a.c.
A
A

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10
16
25

22
30
40
51
69
91
119

Reference Method 1 Reference Method 11 or 13


(clipped direct)
(in cable tray/free air)
Single
Phase
a.c./d.c.
A

Three
Phase
a.c.
A

24
33
45
58
80
107
138

22
30
40
52
71
96
119

19.5
26
35
44
60
80
105

Single
Phase
a.c./d.c.
A

26
36
49
63
86
115
149

Voltage Drop

Three
Phase
a.c.
A

Single
Phase
a.c./d.c.
mV/A/m

Three
Phase
a.c.
mV/A/m

23
32
42
54
75
100
127

31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9
1.9

27
16
10
6.8
4.0
2.5
1.65

Ambient air temperature: 300C


Conductor operating temperature: 900C
For ambient temperatures other than 300C, the following factirs should be applied:

Ambient air temperature 0C

20

Rating factor

25

1.08 1.04

30
1.0

35

40

45

50

0.96 0.91 0.87 0.82

55
0.76

The above current ratings for single phase are based on only two cores loaded simultaneously.
Where more than two cores are loaded simultaneously and known to carry appreciable
current*, the following factors apply:

No. of cores loaded


Rating factor

3
0.87

0.78 0.72

10

12

14

19

0.67 0.63 0.56 0.53 0.51 0.45

* The normal two core rating may be taken in cases where the number of cores carrying
appreciable current does not exceed the square root of the total number of cores.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max. AC
conductor
resistance @
900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50 Hz

Impedance @
900C, 50 Hz

mm2

Max. DC
conductor
resistance @
200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10
16
25

12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
1.83
1.15
0.727

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47
0.927

0.108
0.100
0.094
0.0885
0.0835
0.0815
0.0818

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47
0.931

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Technical Information
600/1000 Volts XLPE/LSF 90C
CURRENT RATING & VOLTAGE DROP
Conduct Reference Method Reference Method 1
or
3
(clipped direct)
Size
(enclosed in
conduit/trunking
etc)
Single
Three
Single
Three
Phase
Phase
Phase
Phase
a.c./d.c
a.c.
a.c./d.c
a.c.
mm
A
A
A
A

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10
16
25

22
30
40
51
69
91
119

19.5
26
35
44
60
80
105

24
33
45
58
80
107
138

22
30
40
52
71
96
119

Reference
Method 11 or 13
(on cable
tray/freeair)
Single
Phase
a.c./d.c
A

26
36
49
63
86
115
149

Voltage Drop

Three Single
Three
Phase Phase
Phase
a.c
a.c/d.c a.c/d.c
A
mV/A/m mV/A/m

23
32
42
54
75
100
127

31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9
1.9

27
16
10
6.8
4.0
2.5
1.65

Ambient air temperature: 30C


Conductor operating temperature: 90C
For ambient temperatures other than 30C, the following factors should be applied:

Ambient air temp. C


Rating Factor

20
1.08

25
1.04

30
1.0

35
0.96

40
0.91

45
0.87

50
55
0.82 0.76

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

mm

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10
16

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Electrical Characteristics
Max. DC
Max. AC
Reactance
conductor
conductor
@ 50 Hz
resistance @ resistance @
20C
90C
ohms/km
ohms/km
ohms/km

12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
1.83
1.15

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47

0.104
0.101
0.094
0.0952
0.0856
0.0818

Impedance @
90C, 50 Hz

ohms/km

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47

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