APPLICATION

Armoured power distribution cables with aluminium conductors for external and direct burial applications in power networks.

CHARACTERISTICS

Voltage Rating Uo/U (Um)

3.8/6.6 (7.2)kV 

Test Voltage (AC)

12.5kV

Temperature Rating 

Maximum operating temperature: 90°C

Maximum short circuit temperature: 250°C 

Minimum Bending Radius 

Single core: 15x overall diameter

Multi core: 12 x overall diameter

STANDARDS

BS 7835, IEC/EN 60228, 

Low Smoke Zero Halogen acc. to IEC/EN 61034-1/2, 

IEC/EN 60754-1/2, 

Flame Retardant acc. to IEC/EN 60332-1-2, IEC/EN 60332-3-24

CONSTRUCTION

Conductor 

Class 2 compacted aluminium conductor

Conductor Screen

Semi-conductive XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Insulation

XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Insulation Screen

Semi-conductive XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Insulation Screen

Concentric copper wires and copper tape

Inner Sheath

LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)

Armour

Single core: AWA (Aluminium Wire Armoured) 

Multi core: SWA (Galvanised steel wire)

Sheath

LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)