Description
- XLPE insulation (Part 1)
- Armoured (Type 2)
- Overall Screen (OS)
- Oil resistant
Standards
International : IEC 60332-3-22 Cat.ADescription
Applications
These instrumentation and communication cable are used to transmit analogue or digital signals in measurement and process control .They are well adapted to underground use in industrial application where chemical and mechanical protections are needed (refinery areas, chemical plant…) .
Design
Conductor:
Solid, stranded or flexible bare copper
Insulation:
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)
Overall screen:
Binder tape
Tinned copper drain wire,
Aluminium/polyester tape
Bedding (inner sheath):
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Armour:
Galvanized steel wires (SWA)
Outer sheath:
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Colour: black
Other colour on request.
Core identification
Pair: black - white
Quad: black - white - red - blue (2 pair cables assembled as a quad)
White core printed with pair number
On request: according to PAS 5308 part 1
Marking
NEXANS 279 XLPE/OA.SCR/PVC/SWA/PVC 300/500V Nber of pairs & cross-section Cu IEC 60332-3-22(A) MM YYYY Manufacturing number + metric marking
Standards
PAS 5308 Part 1/type 2 (Design guide-lines)
BS EN 60228-2005
BS EN 50290-2-29
Characteristics
| Construction characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Conductor material | Bare copper |
| Type of conductor | Stranded, Class 2 |
| Insulation | XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene) |
| Overall screen | Tinned copper drain wire + aluminium/polyester tape |
| Inner sheath | PVC |
| Armour type | Galvanized steel wires |
| Outer sheath | PVC |
| Protection | Yes |
| Dimensional characteristics | |
| Number of pairs | 1 |
| Conductor cross-section | 1.5mm² |
| Conductor diameter | 1.5mm |
| Diameter over insulation | 2.7mm |
| Diameter over inner sheath | 7.2mm |
| Diameter over armour | 9.0mm |
| Minimum outer diameter | 11.3mm |
| Maximum outer diameter | 12.6mm |
| Approximate weight | 275kg/km |
| Electrical characteristics | |
| Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) | 300 / 500 V |
| Mechanical characteristics | |
| Mechanical resistance to impacts | Good |
| Usage characteristics | |
| Fire retardant | IEC 60332-3-22 |
| Oil resistance | Yes |
| Electro magnetic interference resistance | Yes |
| Operating temperature, range | -20 .. 60°C |
| Max. conductor temperature in service | 90°C |
| Standard | PAS |
Docs and info
Related documents
Selling information
Other fire performances IEC 60332-1 or IEC 60332-3-24(C) and enhanced hydrocarbon resistance on request.
Minimum bending radius:
10 x outer diameter
To be doubled during laying operations
Tinned copper conductors available on request
