Power Cables

A Powerful Connection

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PIRELLI
Power Cables – the powerful connection
Day by day power cables from Pirelli show their excellent
reliability in distribution systems, power and industrial
plants.
Pirelli Cables and Systems is one of the two core busi-
ness fields of the Pirelli Group that can look back on
125 years in a top position in power transmission and
telecommunications.
Together with the former business sector “Power Cables”
of Siemens, Pirelli is now No. 1 in this market sector.
This forms a solid basis to meet the competent and inno-
vative growing requirements of the worldwide energy
market.
The following pages describe the major products from
our delivery range.
Power Cables

Contents Page
Power Cables – General ............. 4 – 8
Low- and Medium-Voltage
Cables up to 45 kV ....................... 9 –14
Accessories for Low-
and Medium-Voltage-Cables ... 15 –18
High-Voltage Cables
up to 290/500 kV ......................... 19 –20
Accessories for High-Voltage
Cables up to 290/500 kV ............. 21–23
Power Cables – General
Application
Cables intended for the transmission and
distribution of electrical energy are mainly
used in power plants, in distribution sys-
tems and substations of power supply utili-
ties, and in industry.
Laying in the ground
Directly
in the
ground
In ducts
In concrete
In water
Fig. 1: Fields of application
Stresses and requirements
For these cables, especially for the insula-
tion (electrical strength) of buried cables,
reliability and a long service life is required.
The power cables from Pirelli Kabel und
Systeme have proven this by an excellent
service experience over decades.
The different stresses determined by the
function form the basis for the definition of
the cable requirements (Fig. 2).
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Standard cables are suitable In view of the possible external stresses
for most applications. for power cables, standard cables are suit-
able for most applications for laying in the
They are preferably used where overhead
ground (distribution cables) or for installa-
lines are not suitable, e.g. in densely built-
tion in air (installation cables) (Fig. 3).
up areas, in cities (pedestrian zones), in-
High-voltage cables are often designed
dustrial installations and buildings.
according to the specific stresses of each
For power supply cables there are two
special case of application.
main fields of application with different
stresses (Fig. 1): The instructions AR 320-220 and AR 320-1-
220 contain detailed information on the ap-
plication of cables, e.g. permissible pulling
forces, limit temperatures, bending radii,
Installation in air cable fixing, storage and transport, etc.
Outdoors Voltages
■ Rated voltage
– Power cables are classified according
to the rated voltages U0 /U and Um.
– Um is the maximum rms value
Indoors between phase conductors.
– U0 is the rms value between con-
ductor and ground or grounded
metallic covering (concentric conduc-
tor, screen, armour, metal sheath).
In channels U0 = U/ 3
– U is the rms value between phase
conductors.
– For application in three-phase and
single-phase systems the main stan-
dard rated voltages in compliance
with IEC 183 are given in Fig. 4.
The maximum continuous operating-volt-
age at normal operation for low voltage
cables with rated voltage of 0.6/1kV
(Um = 1.2 kV) is
– 1.8 kV in d.c. systems
– 3.6 kV in a.c. systems
for PVC-insulated cables having a
concentric conductor or armour and
conductor cross-sectional areas from
Stresses determined by the function: 240 mm2 and above.
Current Thermal
Normal stress
operation
Voltage Electrical
stress
Short-circuit Thermal/
mechanical
Operation stress
under Thermal
Ground fault
fault con- stress
ditions
Transient Electrical
waves stress
Fig. 2: Stresses determined by the function
Power Cables – General

Current ratings
For safe project planning of cable installa- Laying in the ground Installation in air
tions, the cross-sectional area of conductor
shall be determined such that the require-
ment Mechanical Tensile strength (laying) Tensile strength (laying)
current-carrying capacity Iz ≥ loading Ib Impact strength (civil works) Pressure force (cleats)
Abrasion Vibrations
is fulfilled for all operating conditions which
can occur. A distinction is made between Termites, rodents, etc.
the current-carrying capacity
Chemical Chemicals Chemicals
■ for normal operation (permanent influence), (short-term influence)
■ and for short-circuit oil, acids Ozone
(operation under fault conditions)
Especially in low-voltage systems, the Climatic Moisture (water) Moisture (rain, humidity)
cross-sectional area of the conductor must Temperature UV radiation
be additionally determined in respect of
the permitted voltage drop ∆U. In order to Temperature (cold, heat)
avoid thermal overloading of the cable a
suitable protective device also has to be Fire behavior Not applicable Fire propagation
selected. Besides that, the relevant instal- Corrosive combustion gases
lation rules shall be observed. Smoke density
With regard to these criteria, brief in- Circuit integrity of cable installation
structions for project planning are given
in Part 2 of the book “Power Cables and
their Application”. They are sufficient for Fig. 3: Stresses determined by the installation method
most cases when using the values listed
in this book. The procedure is shown by
examples. Uo/U Um in three-phase Um in single-phase a.c. systems
More comprehensive calculation meth-
systems
Both phase One phase
ods with detailed project planning data can conductors conductor
be taken from Part 1 of the book “Power insulated grounded
Cables and their Application”. [kV] [kV] [kV] [kV]
Order-Nr.: Part 1: A19100-L531-F159-X-7600
Part 2: A19100-L531-F506-X-7600.
0.6/1 1.2 1.4 0.7
For high-voltage cables, the current-carry-
ing capacity is to be examined for each 3.6/6 7.2 8.3 4.1
special case of application. It depends on
a lot of special laying and installation con-
ditions so that it is not possible to give 6/10 12 14 7
standard values.
12/20 24 28 14
Standards
18/30 36 42 21
All types of Pirelli cables are based on na-
tional and international standards such as 36/60 72.5 – –
DIN VDE and IEC. A perfect quality system
according to ISO 9001 ensures a maximum
64/110 123 – –
of reliability of Pirelli cables.
76/132 145 – –

87/150 170 – –

127/220 245 – –

160/275 300 – –

230/400 420 – –

290/500 525 – –

Fig. 4: Voltage levels

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Power Cables – General
Constructional elements
of cables
Conductors
The conductors comply with IEC 228.
The type and construction of conductor –
whether circular solid (RE) or circular
stranded (RM), sector-shaped solid (SE)
or sector-shaped stranded (SM) – can be
taken from the relevant tables in the book
“Power Cables and their Application”,
Part 2. The smallest permissible nominal
cross-sectional areas for circular and sec-
tor-shaped conductors are specified in the
relevant standard.
Especially for high-voltage low-pressure
oil-filled cables, circular stranded hollow
conductors (RM...H) are used. For cross-
sectional areas of 1000 mm2 and above,
special segmental conductors, also known
as Milliken conductors, are used in order
to reduce current losses occurring due to
skin and proximity effects.
Insulation
In the field of cables with extruded insula-
tion, there are three dominating insulation
materials which have proved to be reliable:
PVC for low voltage, EPR up to app. 150 kV
and XLPE up to the highest voltage. XLPE
for PROTOTHEN X cables has a high-grade
insulating compound of polyethylene with
a cross-linked structure which shows excel-
lent properties. Cables above 30 kV up to
500 kV are designed with superclean insu-
lation material because of the very low loss
factor at all operating temperatures. The
permittivity is also relatively low to limit
capacitive power.
The conductor shield and insulation shield
of XLPE-cables are extruded together with
the insulation (triple extrusion) in special
manufacturing processes. So the insulation
screen is generally solidly bonded to the in-
sulation. To remove this insulation screen
during installation of accessories, a special
cutting tool is required.
Designs with easy-strip semiconductive
layers are also available for medium-voltage
cables.
PVC is mainly used for cables designed for
voltages from 1 kV up to and including 6 kV.
Pirelli PROTODUR cables have an insula-
tion based on that material. Compared to
XLPE, these cables have a significantly
higher permittivity.
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Oil-impregnated paper, a classic insulation
material, is still used especially for extra-
high-voltage low-pressure oil-filled cables.
The advantages of this type of insulation
are the vast experience that stands behind
it and the high degree of reliability so im-
pressively demonstrated by the fault-free
service of these cables decade after decade.
Identification of cores for
low-voltage cables
Cables with more than 5 cores (control ca-
bles) have black cores with white imprinted
numbers. The green-yellow core is to be
used solely as a PE (protective earth) or
PEN (protective earth and neutral) conduc-
tor. The blue core is provided for use as a
neutral conductor.
The blue core may be used as a phase con-
ductor if the cable has a concentric conduc-
tor or if a neutral conductor is not required.
Concentric conductors, screens,
armor and metal sheaths
Low-voltage cables may be provided with
concentric conductors as protection from
contact if there is a possibility of the ca-
bles being exposed to mechanical damage.
Concentric conductors are made of copper.
The data on the cross-sectional area in the
type designation code always refer to the
material of the phase conductors.
For cables with concentric conductors in
distribution systems, the wires of the con-
centric conductors are laid in waveform
(CEANDER conductor) on the inner cover-
ing. These conductors facilitate the instal-
lation of the branch joints because the con-
centric conductor can easily be lifted up and
bundled at one side. It also ensures that
there is sufficient space for connecting
branches to the underlying phase conduc-
tors without having to cut the CEANDER
conductor.
Screens are compulsory for all cable types
above 0.6/1 kV. Screens shall consist of
copper. Multicore cables may have individ-
ual screened cores or a common screen.
In multi-core cables a steel wire armor may
also be used as a common screen. The
screens which are always grounded en-
sure protection from contact and carry the
short circuit and earth fault currents. Accord-
ing to DIN VDE 0276-620 the nominal cross-
sectional area of the screens (geometrical
cross-sectional area) must not fall below the
values in the following table (Fig. 5).
To protect the insulation of PROTODUR or
PROTOTHEN X cables against permanent,
intensive ingress of fuels, oils or solvents,
a lead sheath can be provided under the
PVC sheath or PE-sheath.
Nominal cross- Nominal cross-
sectional area of sectional of the
phase conductor screen
[mm 2] [mm 2]
25 to 120 16
150 to 240 25
300 25
400, 500 35
Fig. 5: Nominal cross sectional area of phase
conductor
For high-voltage cables a lead sheath is
normally used for low-pressure oil-filled
cables, but it is also available for cables
with XLPE insulation. For high-voltage
PROTOTHEN X cables up to 150 kV, how-
ever, normally a screen of round copper
wires with a cross-sectional area of 35 mm2
or 50 mm2 is used together with an alumi-
num laminated PE sheath.
For all types of insulation used for high-
voltage cables, a corrugated Al-sheath is
available. The advantage of such a cable is
the high mechanical rigidity and, under fault
conditions, the high short circuit current-
carrying capacity.
Outer coverings
For low-voltage PROTODUR cables with
PVC insulation and PROTOTHEN X cables
with XLPE insulation, a PVC sheath is nor-
mally applied.
Medium-voltage XLPE-insulated cables nor-
mally have a sheath of polyethylene which
is more resistant with respect to the me-
chanical stresses. PVC sheaths can also be
provided, especially for underground min-
ing or indoor installation (flame retardance
according to IEC 60 332-2).
As already mentioned, high-voltage cables
having a screen of round copper wires are
provided with an aluminum laminated PE
sheath consisting of an aluminum tape
coated with PE copolymer on the outer
side and bonded to a black PE sheath. All
other high-voltage cable types are usually
also combined with a PE sheath because
of its high mechanical stability.
Only if there are requirements for flame
retardance according to IEC 60 332-2 a
PVC sheath should be applied instead of
or in addition to the commonly used PE
sheath.
Power Cables – General
Examples for application Products
(Fig. 6 to 9)
Low- and medium-voltage cables
Information on low-voltage and medium-
voltage cables with voltages or construc-
tions not listed in this Engineering Guide,
for example paper-insulated cables, can
be obtained from Pirelli PKS BU EV.
For further information please contact:
Fax: ++49 - 9131-73 46 30
Cables with improved fire behaviour
SIENOPYR cables have the following
excellent characteristics:
■ Reduced fire propagation performance:
Fig. 6: Installation of low- and medium-voltage cables Even in the case of large grouping and
in an industrial area vertical installation of cables, the spread
of fire by cables is prevented (tests ac-
cording to IEC 60 332-3).
■ Corrosivity:
No subsequential fire damage because
the materials of these cables are halogen-
free and the gas emission is non-corro-
sive (tests according to IEC 60 754-2).
■ Low smoke density:
Fire-fighting and rescue operations are
decisively facilitated (tests according to
IEC 61 034).
For further information please contact:
PKS BU IL
Fig. 7: Laying of a 20 kV single-core Fax: ++49-9131-73 46 90
PROTOTHEN X Cable
Flexible cables:
Flexible cables which are used for instal-
lations in high-rise and industrial high-rise
buildings, for connecting mobile equipment
as well as for internal wiring of equipment
can be obtained from Pirelli PKS BU IS.
For further information please contact:
Fax: ++ 49-9131- 73 46 90
Fig. 8: Low-pressure oil-filled cables to switchgear by Fig. 9: Cross-bonding joint comprising single slip-on stress-devicer 400 kV XLPE cables
GIS-type sealing ends with corrugated aluminium sheath
High- and Extra-High-Voltage Cables
up to 290/500 kV and Accessories
Information on high-voltage cables and ac-
cessories is available from Pirelli PKS BU EV.
High-voltage cables are laid and installed
by Siemens on a contractual basis. This
covers all tasks from route planning up to
the final voltage test to be carried out.
The cables and accessories shown on the
following pages are designed for all kinds
of high-voltage transmission of electrical
energy. The main requirements for these
applications are as follows:
■ Low loss factor tan delta:
This is for low dielectric losses to mini-
mize heating.
■ Thermal stability of insulation:
This is for a uniform loss factor at all
load fluctuations and overvoltages
occurring in operation.
■ Electrical stability of insulation:
This is for freedom from partial dis-
charge through effective prevention
of ionization in voids.
All these main requirements are fulfilled
by XLPE-insulated PROTOTHEN X cables
and low-pressure oil-filled cables, together
with Pirelli accessories for high-voltage
cables shown in Fig. 33 to 36 by examples
to demonstrate their typical constructional
elements.
For further information please contact:
Pirelli PKS BU EV
Fax: ++ 49-9131- 73 46 30
Note:
PKS = Pirelli Cable and systems
BU = Business Unit Utilities
EV = power supply utilities
IS = industry and special cable
IL = installations cables
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Power Cables – General

Product Overview –
Selection Guide
Overview of standard cable types and a
guide for the selection of cable according to
voltage, insulation and metallic coverings.

Low and 0.6/1 kV Multi-core PVC No screen PVC

medium insulation sheath NYY Page 9
voltage
Power Concentric
cables conductor NYCWY Page 9

XLPE Steel armor

insulation
2XFY Page 10

No screen EVA- Page 13

N2XH
sheath

3.6/6 kV Three-core PVC Steel armor PVC Page 11

NYFGY
insulation sheath

6/10 kV XLPE Screen Page 11

N2XSEY
insulation

12/20 kV Screen and Page 12

2XSEYFY
Steel armor

6/10 kV Single-core Screen Page 12

N2XSY
12/20 kV
18/30 kV
PE- Page 13
N2XS2Y
sheath

Control 0.6/1 kV Multi-core PVC No screen PVC Page 14

NYY
cables insulation sheath

Concentric NYCY Page 14

conductor

Headsheath PVC YKYRY Page 10

sheath

High 64/110 kV Single-core XLPE Screen Laminated 2XS(FL)2Y Page 19

voltage insulation PE-sheath
cable
Lead sheath PE-sheath 2XK2Y Page 19
127/220 kV
160/275 kV
Corrugated 2XKLDE2Y Page 20
aluminum-
230/400 kV Oil-impregnated sheath
290/500 kV paper insulation
NÖKLDE2Y Page 20

Fig. 10: Overview of main cable types

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Low and Medium Voltage Cables
up to 45 kV

Multi-Core PROTODUR Power Cables 0.6/1 kV Application

Mainly for power stations, industrial
plants and substations. Usually laid in-
doors, in ducts and outdoors. May also be
NYY laid in the ground where damage (e. g.
from pickaxes) is unlikely.
U0/U = 0.6/1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV) Design
acc. to Power cables with Current-Carrying Capacity
DIN VDE 0276-603.3G, HD 603.3G,
■ copper conductor, acc. to DIN VDE 0276-603,
IEC 60 502-1
■ PVC insulation and based on IEC 60 287
■ PVC sheath. Permissible operating temp. 70 °C
Permissible short-circuit temp. 160 °C
(for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)

Publications:
1. Leaflets:
Order No. E50001-U511-A58-X-7600
Four-core PROTODUR cables,
type NYY for 0.6/1 kV
2. Cable book:
Power Cables and their Application,
Part 2, pp. 226, 227

Fig. 11

Multi-Core PROTODUR Power Cables 0.6/1 kV Application

Mainly for distribution systems. Also for
with concentric waveform conductor power stations, industrial plants and sub-
stations.

NYCWY Current-Carrying capacity

U0/U = 0.6/1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV)
acc. to
DIN VDE 0276-603.3G, HD 603.3G,
IEC 60 502-1
acc. to DIN VDE 0276-603, HD 603,
Design based on IEC 60 287
Power cables with Permissible operating temp. 70 °C
■ copper conductor, Permissible short-circuit temp. 160 °C
■ PVC insulation, (for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)
■ concentric copper conductor
laid in waveform and Publications:
■ PVC sheath. 1. Leaflets:
Order No. E50001-U511-A28-X-7600
PROTODUR cables, type NYCY/NYCWY
for 0.6/1 kV
2. Cable book:
Power Cables and their Application,
Part 2, pp. 232, 233
Cables with aluminium conductor on re-
quest.

Fig. 12

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Low and Medium Voltage Cables
up to 45 kV

Multi-Core PROTOTHEN X Power Cables 0.6/1 kV Application

with flat steel wire armour
2XFY
U0/U = 0.6/1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV)
acc. to IEC 60 502
For very severe operating, laying and
installation conditions. The armor with-
stands tensile stresses such as those
occurring on step gradients and in mining
subsidence areas. Suitable as river and
submarine cables.
Design
Power cable with Current-Carrying Capacity
■ copper conductor, on request
■ XLPE insulation, with
Permissible operating temp. 90 °C
■ flat steel-wire armour and
Permissible short-circuit temp. 250 °C
■ PVC sheath.
(for short circuit durations up to 5 s)

Fig. 13

Multi-Core PROTODUR Control Cables 0.6/1 kV Application

with round steel wire armour For filling stations, refineries and other in-
stallations where the effects of oil, sol-
vents, etc. are to be expected. The lead
sheath protects the installation from such
YKYRY effects.

U0/U = 0.6/1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV) Design Current-Carrying Capacity

acc. to IEC 60 502
Control cable with
on request
■ copper conductor,
Permissible operating temp. 70 °C
■ PVC insulation, with
Permissible short-circuit temp. 160 °C
■ lead sheath,
■ round wire armour and (for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)
■ PVC sheath.

Fig. 14

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Low and Medium Voltage Cables
up to 45 kV
3-Core PROTODUR Cables
with flat steel wire armour
NYFGY
U0/U = 3.6/6 kV (Um = 7.2 kV)
acc. to
DIN VDE 0271, IEC 60 502-2
Fig. 15
3-Core PROTOTHEN X Cables
with copper wire screen on each core
N2XSEY
U0/U = 6/10 kV (Um = 12 kV)
acc. to
DIN VDE 0276-620.6C, HD 620.6C,
IEC 60 502-2
Fig. 16
3.6/6 kV Application
Mainly in power stations, industrial plants
and substation stations.
For laying outdoors, in ducts and indoors,
resistant to tensile stress, suitable as river
and submarine cables.
Design Current-Carrying Capacity
Power cable with
on request
■ copper conductor,
Permissible operating temp. 70 °C
■ PVC insulation,
Permissible short-circuit temp. 160 °C
■ flat steel-wire armour and
■ PVC sheath.
(for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)
Publications:
1. Leaflets:
Order No. E50001-U511-A50-X-7600
3-core PROTODUR cables,
type NYFGY for 3.6/6 kV
2. Cable book:
Power Cables and their Application,
Part 2, pp. 248, 249
6/10 kV Application
Mainly in power stations, industrial plants
and substations and in distribution systems
where high thermal stresses occur. For lay-
ing outdoors, in ducts and indoors.
Design Current-Carrying Capacity
Power cables with acc. to DIN VDE 0276-620, HD 620,
based on IEC 60 287
■ copper conductor,
Permissible operating temp. 90 °C
■ extruded firmly bonded semi-
conductive layers under and over Permissible short-circuit temp. 250 °C
the XLPE insulation, with (for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)
■ individually screened cores and
■ PVC sheath. Publications:
1. Leaflets:
Order No. E50001-U511-A1-X-7600
3-core PROTOTHEN X cables,
type N2XSEY for 6/10 kV
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Low and Medium Voltage Cables
up to 45 kV

3-Core PROTOTHEN X Cables 12/20 kV Application

with copper wire screen and flat steel wire armour
2XSEYFY
U0/U = 12/20 kV (Um = 24 kV)
acc. to IEC 60 502
Design
Power cable with
■ copper conductor,
■ extruded firmly bonded semi-
conductive layers under and over the
XLPE insulation, with
■ individually screened cores,
PVC separation sheath with
■ flat steel wire armour and
■ PVC sheath.
Mainly in industrial plants, power stations
and public distribution systems, where
high thermal and mechanical stresses
occur.
Note: This type is available on request for
the full range af cable types incorporating
aluminum conductors, screens of copper
tapes, armour of galvanized round steel
wires or steel tapes, outer sheath of PE
or any combination of these.
Current-Carrying Capacity
on request
Permissible operating temp. 90 °C
Permissible short-circuit temp. 250 °C
(for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)

Publications:
1. Leaflets:
Order No. E50001-U511-A43-X-7600
3-core PROTOTHEN X cables with wire
screen and galvanized flat steel-wire
armor, type 2XSEYFY for 12/20 kV
Fig. 17

Single-Core PROTOTHEN X Cables Application

Mainly in power stations, industrial
with copper wire screen plants and substations. For laying out-
doors, in ducts and indoors.

N2XSY Current-Carrying Capacity

U0/U = 6/10 kV (Um = 12 kV)
U0/U = 12/20 kV (Um = 24 kV)
U0/U = 18/30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
acc. to
DIN VDE 0276-620.5C, HD 620.5C,
IEC 60 502-2
acc. to DIN VDE 0276-620, HD 620,
Design based on IEC 60 287
Power cable with Permissible operating temp. 90 °C
■ copper conductor, Permissible short-circuit temp. 250 °C
■ extruded firmly bonded semi- (for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)
conductive layers under and over
the XLPE insulation, Publications:
■ copper wire screen and 1. Leaflets:
■ PVC sheath. Order No. E50001-U511-A2-X-7600
1-Core PROTOTHEN X Cables 6/10 kV
Order No. E50001-U511-A48-X-7600
1-Core PROTOTHEN X Cables 12/20 kV
2. Cable book:
Power Cables and their Application,
Part 2, pp. 258–265

Fig. 18

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Low and Medium Voltage Cables
up to 45 kV
Single-Core PROTOTHEN X Cables
with copper wire screen
N2XS2Y
U0/U = 6/10 kV (Um = 12 kV)
U0/U = 12/20 kV (Um = 24 kV)
U0/U = 18/30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
acc. to
DIN VDE 0276-620.5C, HD 620.5C,
IEC 60 502-2
Fig. 19
SIENOPYR Power Cables
Halogen-Free Cables with Improved Characteristics
in Case of Fire
N2XH
U0/U = 0.6/1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV)
acc. to
DIN VDE 0276.604.5G Part 2
(HD 604.5G)
Fig. 20
Application
Mainly for industrial and distribution
systems, for laying in the ground. When
these cables are laid indoors or in ducts, it
must be noted that polyethylene-sheathed
cables are not flame-retardant according
to DIN EN 50265, Test method B
Design
Current-Carrying Capacity
Power cables with
To DIN VDE 0276-620, HD 620,
■ copper conductor, based on IEC 60 287
■ extruded firmly bonded semiconduc- Permissible operating temp. 90 °C
tive layers under and over the XLPE
insulation, with Permissible short-circuit temp. 250 °C
■ copper wire screen and (for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)
■ PE sheath.
Publications:
1. Leaflets:
Order No. E50001-U511-A65-X-7600
1-Core PROTOTHEN X Cables 6/10 kV
Order No. E50001-U511-A26-7600
1-Core PROTOTHEN X Cables 12/20 kV
Order No. E50001-U511-A25-X-7600
1-Core PROTOTHEN X Cables 18/30 kV
2. Cable book:
Power Cables and their Application,
Part 2, pp. 258–265
Application
SIENOPYR cables with improved charac-
teristics in the case of fire are mainly used
in buildings and installations with increased
safety risks and high concentration of
people or valuable contents.
The application of these cables should
be regarded as a measure for preventive
fire protection in:
Design ■ Hospitals
Power cables with ■ Hotels
■ Underground and local rapid transit
■ copper conductor,
rail systems
■ XLPE insulation,
■ inner covering and ■ Schools
■ EVA sheath. SIENOPYR cables are intended for instal-
lation indoors and outdoors.
Current-Carrying Capacity
on request
Permissible operating temp. 90 °C
Permissible short-circuit temp. 250 °C
(for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)
Publications:
1. Cable book:
Power Cables and their Application,
Part 2, pp. 271–277
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Low and Medium Voltage Cables
up to 45 kV

Multi-Core PROTODUR Control Cables 0.6/1 kV Application

Transmission of control pulses, measured
values, etc. in power stations, industrial
plants, installation indoors, etc., in ducts in
NYY the ground and outdoors. The printed num-
bers on the cores simplify identification
U0/U = 0.6/1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV) Design and speed up installation, as ringing out is
acc. to Control cable with not necessary. When long runs are laid in
DIN VDE 0276-627.4H, HD 627.4H, the ground, inductive effects are to be
■ copper conductor, taken into account.
IEC 60 502-1
■ PVC insulation (numbered cores) and
■ PVC sheath.
Current-Carrying Capacity
acc. to DIN VDE 0276-627.4H, HD 627.4H,
based on IEC 60 287
Permissible operating temp. 70 °C
Permissible short-circuit temp. 160 °C
(for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)

Publications:
1. Leaflets:
Fig. 21a
Order No. E50001-U511-A63-X-7600
PROTODUR control cables,
type NYY for 0.6/1 kV
NYCY 2. Cable book:
Power Cables and their Application,
U0/U = 0.6/1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV) Design Part 2, pp. 246, 247
acc. to Control cable with
DIN VDE 0276-627.4H, HD 627.4H,
■ copper conductor,
IEC 60 502-1
■ PVC insulation (numbered cores),
■ concentric copper conductor and
■ PVC sheath.

Fig. 21b

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Accessories for Low and Medium Voltage Cables

Together with the cables, we also offer a

complete range of low and medium volt-
age accessories suitable for all kinds of ap-
plications and tested according to interna-
tional standards.

Voltage classes :
– low voltage: up to 1 kV Um
– medium voltage: 12, 24 and 36 kV Um

Products available:
– joints
– terminations
– separable connectors

Overview of accessories for polymeric power cables*)

Multi-core 0.6/1 kV Straight joints CTJL (1 kV Um) Fig. 23 Page 16

NYY
NYCWY
2XFY Branch joints CTBL (1 kV Um) Fig. 23 Page 16

Power 1-core 6/10 kV up Straight joints ITJM, EPJM Fig. 24 + 25 Page 16 + 17

cables to 18/30 kV
N2XSY Terminations ELTImb, ELTI, ELTO Fig. 26 Page 17
N2XS2Y
Separable connectors FMCS, FMCE, FMCTs, FMCTj Fig. 27 Page 18

3-core 6/10 kV Straight joints ITJM, EPJM Fig. 24 + 25 Page 16 + 17

N2XSEY
Terminations ELTI, ELTO Fig. 26 Page 17
12/20 kV
2XSEYFY Separable connectors FMCS, FMCE, FMCTs, FMCTj Fig. 27 Page 18

Control Multi-core 0.6/1 kV

cables NYY Straight joints CTJL-1C (1 kV Um) Fig. 23 Page 16
NYGY
YKYRY

*) Overview of some of our accessories for polymeric insulated low and medium voltage cables, other accessories are also available on request.
Please check suitability of listed accessories with your cable cross sections.
Cables Pirelli s.a. reserve the right to change without notification, any characteristics for technical modification.

Fig. 22

All the accessoires are listed in the Pirelli

catalogue.

For further information please contact:

Fax: +33-1-49 76 45 42

15
Accessories for Low and Medium Voltage Cables

Straight joint and branch joint for multi-core cable
CTJL, CTJT, CTBL
0.6/1 kV Description
■ Cast resin joint and branch joint with
transparent plastic casing made of two
shells which are snapped together or
fastened by slides
■ Insulation: two part synthetic resin, sup-
plied in pre-dosed bags or in cans
■ Sealing: self-amalgamating tape or putty

Application
■ In ground, ducts and in air

Installation
■ No need for special tools, no heating

Fig. 23: Castfit

Injected straight through joint 6/10 kV up to 18/30 kV Description

for 1-core and 3-core polymeric cable ■ Tapped joint, with resin injected outer
protection

Application
ITJM
■ In ground, ducts and in air

Installation
■ No need for special tools, no heating

Fig. 24: Injectfit

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Accessories for Low and Medium Voltage Cables

Coldshrinkable straight through joint 6/10 kV up to 18/30 kV Description

for 1-core and 3-core polymeric cable ■ For 1-core cable: complete coldshrink-
able joint
■ For 3-core cable: coldshrinkable joint
with heatshrinkable or injected outer
EPJM protection

Application
■ In ground, ducts and in air

Installation
■ For 1-core cable: no need for special
tools, no heating
■ For 3-core cable: gas torch or hot air
blower if heatshrinkable outer protection

Fig. 25: Elaspeed

Indoor and outdoor terminations 6/10 kV up to 18/30 kV Description

for 1-core and 3-core polymeric cable ■ Elastic slip-on terminations, moulded
from non-tracking silicone rubber
■ ELTImb: monobloc termination with inte-
grated stress relief tube up to 12/20 kV
ELTImb, ELTI, ELTO ■ ELTI, ELTO: modular termination
(separated elastic components)
up to 18/30 kV

Application
■ ELTImb and ELTI: for indoor use, into
boxes, compact switchboard and termi-
nal boxes located outdoor and subject to
condensation
■ ELTO: for outdoor use, can be subject to
severe climatic conditions, solar radia-
tion and pollution, for terminating cables
onto overhead lines or busbars

Installation
■ No need for special tools, no heating or
filling

Fig. 26: Photo Elasticfit 1 or Elasticfit 2

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Accessories for Low and Medium Voltage Cables

Separable connectors 6/10 kV up to 18/30 kV Description

for 1-core and 3-core polymeric cable ■ EPDM moulded connectors, screened
■ Ratings 250 A, 400 A/630 A, 630/1250 A
■ Non-loadbreak operation

FMCS, FMCE, FMCTs, FMCTj Application

■ For connection of transformers, switch-
gear units, motors, etc.
■ For indoor and outdoor installation

Installation
■ No need for special tools, no heating or
filling

Note
Connectors can also be supplied with me-
tallic housing. Accessories for separable
connectors and bushings are also available.
Please consult us for further information.

Fig 27: Formfit 1

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High-Voltage Cables up to 290/500 kV

Single-core XLPE-insulated cable 64/110 kV Design

with laminated sheath Cable with

■ Conductor
■ Conductor screen
■ XLPE insulation
2XS(FL)2Y
■ Insulation screen
64/110 kV (Um = 123 kV) ■ Semiconductive nonwoven
swelling tape
according to DIN VDE 0276-632
■ Screen of copper wires
IEC 60 840
■ Copper contact helix
■ Laminated Al-PE outer sheath

Current-Carrying Capacity
on request
Permissible operating temp. 90 °C
Permissible short-circuit temp. 250 °C
(for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)

Publications:
1. Leaflets:
Order No. E50001-U511-A108-P-7400
PROTOTHEN X
XLPE insulated high voltage cables

Fig. 28

Single-core XLPE-insulated cable 160/275 kV Design

with lead sheath Cable with

■ Conductor
■ Conductor screen
■ XLPE insulation
2XK2Y
■ Insulation screen
160/275 kV (Um = 300 kV) ■ Semiconductive nonwoven
swelling tape
based on IEC 60 840
■ Lead sheath
■ Compound
■ PE sheath

Current-Carrying Capacity
on request
Permissible operating temp. 90 °C
Permissible short-circuit temp. 250 °C
(for short-circuit durations up to 5 s)

Publications:
1. Leaflets:
Order No. E50001-U511-A108-P-7400
PROTOTHEN X
XLPE insulated high voltage cables

Fig. 29

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High-Voltage Cables up to 290/500 kV

Single-core XLPE-insulated cable 290/500kV Design

with Milliken conductor and corrugated aluminum sheath Cable with

■ Milliken conductor
■ Conductor screen
■ XLPE insulation
2XKLDE2Y ■ Insulation screen
290/500 kV (Um = 525 kV) ■ Semiconductive bedding layer
■ Fabric tape with
based on IEC 60 840
interwoven copper wires
■ Corrugated aluminum sheath
■ Plastic tape in compound and
PE sheath

Current-Carrying Capacity
on request
Permissible operating temp. 90 °C
Permissible short-circuit temp. 250 °C
(for short circuit durations up to 5 s)

Publications:
1. Leaflets:
Order No. E50001-U511-A108-P-7400
PROTOTHEN X
XLPE insulated high voltage cables

Fig. 30

Single-core low pressure oil filled cable 290/500 kV Design

with corrugated aluminum sheath Cable with

■ Hollow conductor
■ Carbon black paper
■ Paper insulation
NÖKLDE2Y ■ Carbon black paper and metallized black
paper
290/500 kV (Um = 525 kV)
■ Fabric tape with interwoven copper
according to IEC 60 141 wires
■ Corrugated aluminum sheath
■ Plastic tape in compound and PE sheath

Current-Carrying Capacity
on request
Permissible operating temp. 85 °C
Permissible short-circuit temp. 160 °C
(for short circuit durations up to 5 s)

Publications:
1. Leaflets:
Order No. E50001-U511-A5-P-7600
Cables and Accessories for High- and
Extra-High-Voltages

Fig. 31

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Accessories for High-Voltage Cables
up to 290/500 kV

Typical design of outdoor-type sealing end Typical design of transformer-type sealing end

Connector Connecting
stalk tube

Corona
shield
Corona shield

Porcelain
insulator

Arcing
horn Filling compound
Filling
compound
Slip-on stress cone

Insulator

Slip-on
stress cone

Outlet screw
or valve connection

Aluminum-
Support baseplate
Copper entrance bell
base
Insulating
ring
Outlet screw
or valve Copper
connection entrance bell Mechanical protection

Mechanical
protection

Fig. 32 Fig. 33

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Accessories for High-Voltage Cables
up to 290/500 kV

Single-core sectionalized joint

Coaxial cable for cross-bonding Conductor shield Housing

Deflector Insulation Deflector

Fig. 34

Typical design of GIS-type sealing end

Connection interface
according to IEC 859

Cast-resin insulator

Filling compound

Slip-on
stress cone

Copper Outlet screw

entrance bell or valve connection

Mechanical
protection

For further information please contact:

Fax: ++ 49 - 23 31- 35 71 18
Fig. 35

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Kabel und Systeme GmbH & Co. KG
Kabelwerk Berlin
P.O. Box 140
Gartenfelder-Strasse 28
D-13599 Berlin

Kabel und Systeme GmbH & Co. KG

P.O. Box 32 20
Paul-Gossen-Strasse 100
D-91050 Erlangen

Order No. E50001-U511-A117-P-7600

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TH 054-990347 1012287 KG 099910.
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