600/1000V XLPE Insulated, PVC Sheathed, Unarmoured Power Cables to BS 7889 (2-5 Cores)
APPLICATIONThe cables are mainly use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications but not for burial in the ground, either directly or in ducts.STANDARDSBasic design to to BS 7889:2012FIRE PERFORMANCEFlame Retardance …
600_1000V XLPE Insulated, PVC Sheathed, Unarmoured PowerCables to BS 7889 (2-5 Cores).pdf Contact us

APPLICATION

The cables are mainly use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications but not for burial in the ground, either directly or in ducts.

STANDARDS

Basic design to to BS 7889:2012

FIRE PERFORMANCE

Flame Retardance (Single Vertical Wire Test)BS EN 60332-1-2

VOLTAGE RATING

600/1000V

CABLE CONSTRUCTION

ConductorAnnealed copper wire, stranded according to BS EN 60228 class 2.
InsulationXLPE type GP8 according to BS 7655-1.3.
FillingIf necessary, the formation of a compact and reasonably circular cable shall be achieved by one of the following methods.
a) The application of synthetic fillers or binder tape(s).
b) The optional inner covering.
c) The sheath provided it effectively fills the interstices.
d) Any combination of the above.
Inner Covering OptionThe optional inner covering, where used, shall consist of an extruded layer of synthetic polymeric material. It shall surround the single core and the laid-up two, three, four or five cores, giving the assembly a practically circular shape.
Outer SheathPVC Type 9 according to BS 7655-4.2.
Outer Sheath OptionUV resistance, hydrocarbon resistance, oil resistance, anti rodent and anti termite properties can be offered as option. Compliance to fire performance standard (IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3, UL 1581, UL 1666 etc) depends on the oxygen index of the PVC compound and the overall cable design. LSPVC can also be provided upon request.

COLOUR CODE

Insulation ColourTwo-core: Brown, blue
Three-core: Brown, black, grey. Alternatively, green-and-yellow, blue, brown
Four-core: Blue, brown, black, grey. Alternatively, green-and-yellow, brown, black, grey
Five-core: Green-and-yellow, blue, brown, black, grey
Note: Depending on their intended use, the cables might be subject to the core colour requirements specified
in BS 7671 or other standards, or in statutory requirements.
Sheath ColourBlack, other colours can be offered upon request

PHYSICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES

Maximum temperature range during operation (XLPE)90°C
Maximum short circuit temperature (5 Seconds)250°C

Minimum bending radius
 Circular copper conductor (OD ≤ 25mm)4 x Overall Diameter Circular copper conductor (OD > 25mm)6 x Overall Diameter Shaped copper conductors8 x Overall Diameter

CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS

ConductorFLP600-RV-R
No. of Cores × Cross SectionClass of ConductorNominal Insulation
Thickness
Nominal Sheath
Thickness
Nominal Overall DiameterApprox. Weight
No.×mm2 mmmmmmkg/km
2 Cores
2x1.5a20.71.89.2108
2x2.5a20.71.810.4142
2x4.0a20.71.811.5186
2x6.0a20.71.812.6239
2x10a20.71.814.5344
2x16a20.71.816.6488
2x25a20.91.820.0727
2x35a20.91.822.3954
2x50a21.01.825.41251
2x70a21.11.829.41739
2x95a21.11.933.42345
2x120a21.22.037.22933
2x25b20.91.816.4501
2x35b20.91.818.0646
2x50b21.01.822.61134
2x70b21.11.825.81542
2x95b21.11.928.71998
2x120b21.22.032.02528
3 Cores
3x1.5a20.71.89.6132
3x2.5a20.71.810.9179
3x4.0a20.71.812.1240
3x6.0a20.71.813.3316
3x10a20.71.815.3466
3x16a20.71.817.6674
3x25a20.91.821.31019
3x35a20.91.823.81350
3x50a21.01.827.11784
3x70a21.11.931.62516
3x95a21.12.035.93405
3x120a21.22.140.04267
3x25b20.91.817.4694
3x35b20.91.819.1906
3x50b21.01.824.11620
3x70b21.11.927.72233
3x95b21.12.030.82902
3x120b21.22.134.43679
4 Cores
4x1.5a20.71.810.3159
4x2.5a20.71.811.8219
4x4.0a20.71.813.1298
4x6.0a20.71.814.5397
4x10a20.71.816.8593
4x16a20.71.819.3866
4x25a20.91.823.41319
4x35a20.91.826.21756
4x50a21.01.829.92327
4x70a21.12.035.13310
4x95a21.12.139.94485
4x120a21.22.344.75646
4x25b20.91.819.0893
4x35b20.91.821.01172
4x50b21.01.826.52114
4x70b21.12.030.82938
4x95b21.12.134.33822
4x120b21.22.338.44869
5 Cores




5x1.5a20.71.811.1187
5x2.5a20.71.812.8260
5x4.0a20.71.814.3357
5x6.0a20.71.815.8479
5x10a20.71.818.3721
5x16a20.71.821.21059
5x25a20.91.825.81620
5x35a20.91.828.92164
5x50a21.01.933.22890
5x70a21.12.139.04111
5x95a21.12.244.45573
5x120a21.22.449.67014

a: Circular or compacted circular stranded conductor (Class 2).
b: Shaped stranded conductor (Class 2).

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

Conductor Operating Temperature90°C
Ambient Temperature30°C

Current-Carrying Capacities (Amp) according to BS 7671:2008 table 4E2A

Conductor cross- sectional areaReference Method A
(enclosed in conduit in
thermally insulating wall etc)
Reference Method B
(enclosed in conduit on a
wall or in trunking etc)
Reference Method C
(clipped direct)
Reference Method E
(free air or on a perforated
cable tray etc. horizontal or
vertical)
1 two-core
cable, singlephase
a.c. or
d.c.
1 three- or
four-core
cable,
three
-phase
a.c.
1 two-core
cable, singlephase
a.c. or
d.c.
1 three- or
four-core
cable,
three
-phase
a.c.
1 two-core
cable, singlephase
a.c. or
d.c.
1 three- or
four-core
cable,
three
-phase
a.c.
1 two-core
cable, singlephase
a.c. or
d.c.
1 three- or
four-core
cable,
three
-phase
a.c.
123456789
mm2AAAAAAAA
1.518.516.52219.524222623
2.52522302633303632
4.03330403545404942
6.04238514458526354
105751696080718675
167668918010796115100
259989119105138119149127
35121109146128171147185158
50145130175154209179225192
70183164221194269229289246
95220197265233328278352298
120253227305268382322410346

Voltage Drop (Per Amp Per Meter) according to BS 7671:2008 table 4E2B

Nominal Cross Section  AreaTwo-core cable d.c.Two-core cable, single-phase a.c.Three- or four-core cable, three-phase a.c.
1234
mm2mV/A/mmV/A/mmV/A/m
1.5313127
2.5191916
4.0121210
6.07.97.96.8
104.74.74.0
162.92.92.5


rxzrxz
251.851.850.1601.901.600.1401.65
351.351.350.1551.351.150.1351.15
500.980.990.1551.000.860.1350.87
700.670.670.1500.690.590.1300.60
950.490.500.1500.520.430.1300.45
1200.390.400.1450.420.340.1300.37

Note: *Spacings larger than one cable diameter will result in a large voltage drop.
r = conductor resistance at operating temperature
x = reactance
z = impedance