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CONTENTS
1.0 BICC Cables Background
1.1 Introduction 6
1.2 Ordering Advices 7
1.3 Technical Advisory Service 7

2.0 BICC Cables Qualifications

2.1 Performance 8
2.2 Safety 8
2.3 ISO 9001:2015 9

GENERAL INFORMATION & TECHNICAL DATA

3.0 Product Construction
3.1 Conductors 10
3.2 Insulation 10
3.3 Core Identification 11
3.4 Fillers 11
3.5 Binding Tape 11
3.6 Bedding 12
3.7 Armour 12
3.8 Oversheath 13
3.9 Product code 15

4.0 Installation
4.1 Sheath Damage 16
4.2 Minimum Bending Radius 16
4.3 Connectors 16
4.4 Overhead Terminations 16
4.5 Cable Support Spacing 17

5.0 Current Rating

5.1 Source of Data 18
5.2 Installation Environment 18
5.3 IEE Wiring Regulations 18th Edition 19

6.0 Voltage Drop 21

7.0 Short Circuit Ratings

7.1 XLPE & PVC Insulated Cables Copper Conductor 23
7.2 XLPE & PVC Insulated Cables Aluminum Conductor 24
7.3 Armour 25

8.0 Cable Rating Factors

8.1 Cables laid directly in ground 26
8.2 Cables laid in ducts 29

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POWER CABLES
9.0 Technical Data Tables
9.0 Data Tables For PVC & XPLE lnsulation Cables 34

10.0 Overhead Conductors

10.1 All Aluminum Conductors (AAC) 98
10.2 Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) 103
10.3 Bare Copper Conductors (BC) 108

11.0 Glossary 112

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1.0 BICC CABLES BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction
The company was originally established in 1996 under the name of BICC Egypt as a joint venture between
BICC Cables UK and Egyptian investors. It was the only multinational cable manufacturer in Egypt.
In September 2010, General Cable, a Fortune of 500 company and the leading manufacturer of wires and
cables with 38 production facilities around the world, acquired BICC and rebranded it to General Cable.
In May 2016, as part of its strategy to refocus on the American and European markets, General Cable sold
the factory to a group of investors. The company gained its original brand name BICC Cables.

1996 Incorporation of BICC as a joint venture 2005

Acquisition of 100% shares of BICC by
between BICC Cables and Electro George consortium of financial investors led by
Group. Karnak Investments Ltd.

Acquisition of 100% shares of BICC 2016 Acquisition of 100% of BICC shares by

2010
shares by General Cable Corporation. Amana International Holding.

BICC Cables has the management and technical support, enabling it to manufacture cables to the highest
international standards achieving three major benefits to the cable market total quality, technical excellence,
and customer satisfaction.

This catalogue provides working information on complete range

● Power cables XLPE & PVC
● Overhead Conductors

Due to the wide range of cables in the catalogue, it is advisable, when ordering, to provide information a
much as possible.

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1.2 Ordering Advices
The following details will ensure that your inquiries and orders are handled quickly and efficiently
1. Length of cables required and individual drum lengths. ⁕
2. Voltage designation.
3. Relevant British or International standard.
4. Number of cores.
5. Color code & color sequence ( Phase colors and neutral color ).
6. Conductor size, where applicable and size of reduced neutral conductor.
7. Conductor material i.e. Copper, Aluminum.
8. Conductor type ( solid class 1, stranded class 2 or Flexible strand class 5 ).
9. Type of insulation (PVC, XLPE and Special compounds)
10. Type of bedding
11. Fire Resistance Cables According to IEC 60331 and BS 6387.
12. Type of armour (STA, GSWA, AWA, STA+SWA, .... )
13. Type of outer sheath ( PVC, Reduced Flame Propagation PVC, LSF & LSOH or LSHF.... )
14. Any other requirement, e.g. (circular conductors, special PVC sheath material, drum weight limitation,
etc.)
⁕ Cables are normally supplied in length of 1000 meters up to 95 mm2 and 500 meters for larger sizes.
Other lengths can be supplied if required.
⁕ Single core cables normally in lengths of 1000 meters up to 240 mm2 & 500 meters for larger sizes.

1.3 Technical Advisory Service

Specialist advice on all matters concerning electrical power cables is available from BICC Cables sales team
or direct from:-

BICC Cables S.A.E,

Head Office: Factory:
34 Block A 1st District Services Center Industrial Zone, Abu Rawash Km 28 Cairo
New Cairo, Egypt Alexandria Desert Road Cairo, Egypt
Tel :(202) 22471677 / 22471699 Tel. :(202) 3539 0251,2,3,4
Fax. :(202) 22472011 Fax :(202) 3539 0255,6
Website: www.bicccables.com E-mail: info@bicccables.com
E-mail: sales@bicccables.com

BICC Cables is committed to supplying its customers with the highest quality of product and service. BICC
Cables have undergone rigorous type testing by ERA Technology Ltd and the British Standard institution
(via BASEC of the UK) and fully conform to IEC 60502 for electricity supply up to including 1.8 /3.3 kV ratings.

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2.0 BICC CABLES QUALIFICATIONS

2.1 Performance
BICC Cables can provide optimum cables performance, and has access to the latest development in
conductor, insulation and protective materials technology. Our experienced technical staff can provide
guidance on cable selection and installation.

Where necessary, special features can be incorporated into the cable enabling it to have:

● Improved fire performance.

● Low smoke and fume ( Halogen free ).
● Termite resistance,
● Resistance to attack from oils, solvents or corrosive chemicals.

BICC Cables Technical Engineers will be glad to provide assistance to ensure you get the right
cable that fully complies with your applications.

Specifying the right cable for a particular application is the first step. However, the key to reliability is in the
manufacturing process. The cable must be from high quality material and manufactured ensuring that no
defects or weaknesses will be revealed in service.

BICC Cables constantly monitors all manufacturing processes and operates the most stringent quality
assurance procedures to give you excellent reliability. It is a factor which assumes vital significance when
cables are to be installed in locations where future access would be difficult. That is when BICC cables and
resources will give peace of mind.

2.2 Safety
BICC Cables is able to maintain a close watch on development in cable technology and regulations, and
therefore ensure that our products are designed and constructed to be hazard free under the prescribed
conditions of use.

BICC Cables uses only tried and tested materials and processes in full compliance with all the relevant
British and International standards. therfore, our cables are manufactured for safe use, without the risk
to health, on the understanding that users will exercise the same degree of care in their selection and
application.

Industrial safety is also an important issue with BICC Cables and is strictly applied to the company’s own
operations.

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2.3 ISO 9001: 2015
BICC Cables Quality Management system, from the
start of manufacture is in conformance to:

ISO 9001 : 2015 BICC Cables is certified to ISO 9001 by the British
Standards Institute (BSI-UK) which is an international recognized
accreditation body with uncompromising standards.
ISO 9001: 2015 is an international standard which defines, for
suppliers and manufacturers, what is required of quality oriented management system. Essentially, it
requires the certified company to draw up written procedures to ensure full compliance with all requirements
of the standard. The procedures are strictly followed by every department in the company, thus ensuring
that the goods leaving the factory are of the highest quality and meet each customer’s requirements in
every respect.

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3.0 PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION

The PVC & XLPE insulated power cables details in this publication are rated at 0.6/1 kV. Details of BICC
Cables 1.8/3.3 kV rated cables are available on request. Both steel tape and steel wire armoured and
unarmoured designs are included. These conform specifically to IEC60502, Cables can also be supplied to
the National Standards of other countries.

3.1 Conductors
It is the current carrying component of the cable.
The conductors in BICC Cables fixed power cables are of high conductivity copper or high purity aluminium
and all meet the requirements of IEC60228 “Conductors in insulated cables and cords”.
The flexibility degree is described as:

● Conductor to class 1 ( solid conductor, where no strand wires).

● Conductor to class 2 ( stranded wires like 7 wires, 19 wires, 37 wires, and 61 wires).
● Conductor to class 5 ( more number of wires inside the conductor to make the conductor flexible ).
● Conductor to class 6 ( like class 5, but with more number of wires and more flexible to be used in cords).

Dependent upon the actual cable type, conductors may be stranded copper or aluminium. Smaller sizes are
circular in profile; larger conductors are shaped or tightly compacted to reduce their physical size.
This compacting sometimes entails a change in the number and size of wires and therefore conductors
are generally categorized by their nominal cross sectional area rather than by their stranding configuration.

3.2 Insulation
In accordance with this technical guide, cables are insulated with PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) or XLPE
( Cross Linked Polyethylene ) or Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSOH).

PVC Insulation
PVC as per IEC 60502 is a clean, easy to handle material with good electrical characteristics and resistance
to water, oils and chemicals, together with inherent toughness and flexibility over a wide temperature range.
PVC cables are easy to handle joints, terminates and have an outstanding record of trouble free service.

PVC is inherently flame retardant and is suitable for a maximum operating temperature of 70 OC.
All of the cables in this publication meet the requirements of IEC 60332, “Test on electrical cables under fire
condition”, part 1 “Method of test on a single vertical insulated wire or cables”.

Under some unfavorable circumstances PVC can burn and fire may even propagate along the cables.
However, types of oversheath incorporating special developed compounds to overcome fire hazards are
available, as described later ‘over sheath’. Additional information and quotations for these oversheath will
be supplied upon request.

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 XLPE Insulation
Cross linked polyethylene ( XLPE ) type GP 8 as per BS 7655 and IEC 60502 requirements.
XLPE matches many of the attributes of PVC, although it is not flame retardant, but goes a stage or two
further. The good qualities of polyethylene are retained but at high temperatures the toughness and physical
properties are improved. In particular, there is greatly enhanced resistance to deformation.
Having superior thermal and mechanical properties compared with PVC, the XLPE also has higher insulation
resistance, enabling its thickness to be reduced, leading to corresponding reduction in the overall diameter
and weight of a finished cable.
The main comparative consideration however, is that XLPE permits the operating temperature of cables to
be raised substantially without suffering thermal deformation or degradation.
The continuous current rating of XLPE insulated cables are based upon a maximum conductor temperature of
90 OC as opposite to 70 OC for PVC insulated types.
Short circuit rating are also higher, XLPE accepted 250 OC as a final conductor temperature at the end of
short circuit compared with 140/160 OC for PVC insulated cables. As a result, in situations where conductor
size is governed by current rating rather than voltage drop, it may be possible to use a smaller conductor
size.

3.3 Core Identification

N ° . Cores Core Colors

1 Black or Red

2 Red, Black

3 Red, Yellow, Blue

3.5 Red, Yellow, Blue, Black

4 Red, Yellow, Blue, Black

Black identifies the neutral conductor and the other colors identify the phase conductors in two, three, three
& half, and four cores cables.
All core colors are available as per customer request.

3.4 Fillers
Non-hygroscopic polypropylene fillers are included between laid up cores as standard.
It is optional according to cable size and where necessary.

3.5 Binding Tape

A separator tape of polypropylene ( PP tape ) or polyester mylar tape is applied over the laid up cores
where necessary.

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3.6 Bedding
A layer of extruded PVC is applied around the laid up cores separating the heart of the cable from the
metallic armour and providing a secure bending.
Reduced propagation flame retardant (FR PVC) compound may be used for reduced propagation
characteristic.
Halogen Free Flame-Retardant (HFFR) or LSOH ,LSZH and LSHF compounds may be used for installation
where fire hazard exists. It is a low smoke, low toxic compound when fired.

3.7 Armour
Armour is necessary to protect the conductors from mechanical damage.
Armour may be provided for using:-
Steel tape (STA) Double steel tape of thickness 0.2 or 0.5 is applied helically over bedding.
Steel wire (SWA) one layer of round wires is applied helically over the bedding.
Steel wire with hard drawn tinned copper wire to increase conductivity.
For single core cables used for AC. purposes, it is not recommended to use magnetic armoured cables,
since the eddy current will affect the cable, so if armouring is essential, Aluminum wire (AWA) can be used
as a cable armour .

Note!
Under short circuit conditions, steel tape armour has high earth fault loop impedance, so the steel wire
armour can carry more short circuit current.

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3.8 Oversheath
PVC
The standard sheath of all cables is an extruded layer of black PVC, the external surface of which is
embossed with voltage, rating and cable size. Normally the over sheath PVC grade meets the requirements
of BS 7655. Other grades can be used dependent upon customer requirements e.g. PVC sheath with
anti-termite properties can be provided when specified.

Ordinary PVC is intrinsically flame retardant and all cables described in this publication meet the
requirements of IEC 60332 part 1 “Tests on electric cables under fire conditions on a single vertical insulated
wire or cable”.

For enhanced fire performance, special PVC sheath compounds are available, e.g.
Reduced Propagation (FR-PVC) and Reduced Propagation &low Hydrochlochloric acid gas emissions
(FRLHCL) PVC compounds can be offered as a sheathing material.

PVC and XLPE insulated armoured cables with FR, FRLHCL bedding and sheath will pass the test
requirements under category C of IEC 60332 Part 3 specification for “test on electrical cables under fire
condition on bunched wires or cables”. For IEC 60332 Part 3 categories A and B, meeting the specification
depends primarily on the type, size and number of cables in the bunched cable installation that make up
the total volume of non metallic components.
Please seek advice from our Technical Department for specific installations.

Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR), Low Smoke & Fume (LSF)
and Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSOH, LSZH or LSHF).
BICC Cables is manufacturing a dedicated cable called HFFR, which is Low Smoke, Low toxic emission
and low Fume.

This cable is specially installed where fire and its associated problems-the emission of smoke and toxic
fumes- offer a serious potential threat. HFFR compound is free from halogen (fluorine, chlorine and bromine).
BICC Cables can provide the customer with this type of cables that:

● Are manufactured to BS 6724.

● Have minimum limited oxygen index (LOI) is 32 % for bedding and over sheath (measured as per
BS 2782 / ISO 4589 - A-IV).
● Have low HCL emission.
● Have acidic gas evolution of less than 0.5 % ( to BS 2782 ).
● Comply to IEC 60332 -3 (Cable construction and design should be agreed by BICC Cables).

Please refer to BICC Cables technical department for advice about the subject.

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Special types of over Sheath ( Jacketing )

If your application requires special protection for the cable, other material for sheathing jacketing may be

considered. BICC Cables technical department will be glad to provide you with the best cable selection that

will fit the application.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

600/1000V CABLES TO IEC 60502-1

Four core cable, single wire armoured

Single core cable, aluminium wire armoured
Shaped stranded copper conductor
PVC or XLPE insulation Circular stranded copper conductor
Extruded bedding PVC or XLPE insulation
Galvanised steel wire armour Extruded bedding
Extruded oversheath Aluminium wire armour
Extruded oversheath

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 3.9 PRODUCT CODE

NO. OF CORES THE OUTER SHEATH

MATERIAL
01C Single Core
02C Two Cores P Polyvinyl Chloride
[PVC]
03C Three cores
3HC Four Cores with H Halogen Free Flame
reduced neutral Re-tardant [HFFR]
L Low Smoke Zero
Halogen [LSOH]

THE CONDUCTOR
CROSS SEC­TION
AREA (MM2) THE ARMOURING
MATERIAL

T Tape Armoured
W Wire A rmoured
THE CONDUCTOR
MATERIAL
SCREENING
MATERIAL
C Copper
A Aluminium
THE BEDDING
MATERIAL

THE INSULATION
P Polyvinyl Chloride
MATERIAL
[PVC]

P Polyvinyl Chloride H Halogen free flame

( PVC ) Re-tardant [HFFR]

X Cross-linked L Low Smoke Zero

polyethyline (XLPE ) Halogen [LSOH]

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4.0 INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION

All the cables described in this publication can be used outdoors, but some reservations are necessary
concerning cables without a metal sheath for direct burial e.g.
● Unarmoured cables are not recommended for laying direct in the ground.
● Cables for laying directly in the ground particularly in sustained wet conditions should have extruded
bedding.
● For installation where there is water logging, or where it is likely to occur, advice should be obtained
from our technical department.

Other important factors to be taken into account are:

4.1 Sheath Damage

Care should be taken to ensure that the oversheath is not damaged during installation. This is especially
important where aluminium armour is used since ingress of moisture could lead to corrosion and loss of
earth continuity.

4.2 Minimum Bending Radius

Cables should not be bent during installation to a radius smaller than that recommended below. Wherever
possible larger radii as should be used.

Overall Diameter (D)

Type of Cable Minimum Internal Radius of Bend
(mm)

10-25 mm 4D
Circular copper conductors, unarmoured
Above 25 mm 6D

Circular copper conductors, armoured

Any 6D

Shaped copper or aluminium conductors,

Any 8D
armoured or unarmoured

4.3 Connectors
For PVC compression or soldered connectors may be used.
For XLPE insulated cables, it is recommended to use compression type connectors since the use of soldered
connectors would limit the maximum short circuit temperature of the cable to 160 OC, and consequently
reduce the final short circuit current by approximately 30 %.

4.4 Overhead Terminations

Ultra Violet resistant sleeving or taping should be provided on PVC insulated cores to avoid degradation
due to exposure to sunlight.

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4.5 Cable Support Spacing
The following table gives the recommended spacing of supports for cable covered by this publication. They
are, where possible, in line with the 18th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) clause 522-08-04
and the dimensional range has been extended so as to cover a greater number of cable sizes.

Stranded Copper or Aluminium Conductor Cables

Support spacing (mm)

Overall cable Dia. (mm)
Horizontal Vertical

Up to 15 350 450

15 - 20 400 550

20 - 40 450 600

40 - 60 700 900

60 and above 1100 1300

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5.0 CURRENT
INTRODUCTION RATINGS

5.1 Source of Data

The maximum sustained current rating (AC) for copper and aluminium conductor cables given for PVC
insulated cables, in this publication are based, where applicable, on ERA report 69-30 Part Ill
(Sustained Current Ratings for PVC Insulated cables).

For XLPE insulated cables, the current rating in this publication are derived from the latest issue of ERA
report no. 69-30 part 5, which is based upon IEC 287.

All other current ratings have to be calculated by agreed formula and methods in IEC 287 and/or the IEE
wiring regulations 18th Edition (BS 7671).
Current rating or unrmoured cables are based on IEC Publication 364-5-523 (1983) and IEE Wiring
Regulations 18th Edition.
In the case of single core cables, ratings for various installation conditions have been given. Where the
cables are armoured, these are based on the assumption that the non-magnetic armour will be solidly
bonded at both ends of the cable run. It should be noted that Regulation 521-02 of the 18th Edition o the IEE
Wiring Regulation prohibits the use of single core cables with steel wire on AC systems.

All the current ratings given in data tables are or single circuits, thermally independent of other circuits or
any other heat source and on the basis of the standard conditions of installation given.
For other ambient or ground temperatures, depth of laying and soil factors given in data tables.

5.2 Installation Environment

There are three main installation conditions that affect the current rating of a cable and these are:
1. Cables laid directly in the ground.
2. Cables laid in ducts.
3. Cables laid in free air.

Current ratings for PVC and XLPE insulated cables are listed in the relevant tables in data tables and refer
to standard conditions of installation, for single circuits, as detailed in ERA report 96.30 part 3 and part 5,
for ground and duct installation. For installation in air, values are relevant to IEE wiring regulations
(18th Edition).
For other ambient or ground temperatures, change in depth of laying, soil thermal resistivity or number of
grouping cables, the current rating must be multiplied by relevant rating factors Listed in data tables.

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5.3 IEE Wiring Regulation 18th edition - Requirement for Cables
The IEE wiring regulations for installation and selection of cables cannot be approached in isolation from
the other equipment in the installation. In particular the devices providing protection against overload, short
circuit and shock by indirect contact and overheating of protective conductors during an earth fault affect
the selection of cables.
For guidance and assistance, some of the IEE Wiring regulations requirements for cables are giving below:

5.3.1 Protection against Overload Current, lEE Wiring Regulation 433

The two requirements which determine the sustained current rating required are:
(i) The current rating of the cable should not be less than the nominal current or current setting of the
device providing protection against overload current which in turn should not be less than the circuit current.
(ii) The overload protection should operate at not more than 1.45 times the current rating of the cable.

The second requirement (ii) is met if the first (i) is satisfied when the protective device is any of the standard
fuses or main circuit breakers (MCB) mentioned in the regulation, except rewirable types of fuse to
BS 3036.
With fuses to BS 3036 the current ratings of the cable should not be less than 1.38 times the fuse rating to
satisfy (ii).

5.3.2 Protection against short circuit, IEE wiring Regulation 434

The cable has to have adequate short circuit capacity for the current let through by the device providing
short circuit protection for the time it will flow.

The formula in section 434-03-03 is that used cable makers to give the short circuit ratings in their publication.

If the device providing protection against short circuit is the same as that providing protection against
overload and, therefore, has a rating not higher than the rating of the cables, the short circuit capacity of the
cable will automatically be adequate, there is no need to check.

5.3.3 Protection against indirect contact by interruption of supply,

IEE Wiring Regulation 413
Protection against shock due to contact with exposed conductive parts of equipment during a fault to earth
is deemed to be provided if disconnection due to flow of the fault current through the protective device will
occur, either:
Within 0.4 seconds for final circuits supplying socket outlets or within 5 seconds for final circuits supplying
fixed equipment.
Regulation 413 gives values of earth fault loop impedance which satisfy these conditions when the standard
types of protective device are used.
Cables make the major contribution to earth fault loop impedance, but the impedance of the supply external
to the installation has to be taken into account.

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It is not possible to say what maximum length of standard cables may be used in the installation without
exceeding the requirements for earth fault loop impedance in the absence of information on the external
impedance for the particular installation.

5.3.4 Cross section areas of protective conductors IEE Wiring

Regulation 543
Regulation 543 explains how the cross sectional area of the circuit protective conductor should be calculated
to avoid it overheating during a fault to earth. Again the required depends on the characteristics of the
device providing protection against short circuit.
The steel wire armour standard cables to IEC 60502 (PVC) or BS 5467 (XLPE) provides the required area,
or more, when the protective device is one of the standard fuses or MCB’s with a rating not higher than the
current rating of the cable (assuming disconnection within 5 seconds).
For most of the cables the armour is still adequate when the fuse rating is one or two steps, or even more,
above the current rating of the cable, the range being greater or the small sizes and 4 core cables than for
the larger sizes and two cores cable.

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6.0 VOLTAGE DROP
Voltage drop is normally only of importance for cables of voltage rating 0.6/1 KV or below. If the insulation
is to be in compliance with regulation 525 of the 18th Edition of the IEE wiring regulations, it is stipulated
that the voltage drop within the installation should not exceed a value appropriate to the safe functioning
of the associated equipment in normal service. The requirement is deemed to be satisfied if the voltage
between the origin of the installation (usually supply terminals) and the fixed current using equipment does
not exceed 4% of the nominal voltage on the supply, disregarding starting conditions.
(Note Diversity can be taken into account when calculating the voltage drop).

Since the actual power factor of the load is often not known, the most practical approach to the question of
voltage drop is to assume the worst conditions, i.e. where the phase angle of the load is equal to that of the
cable. The voltage drop values in the tables have been based on this assumption. For conductor sizes up
to and including 120 mm2 the figures provided apply this with sufficient accuracy where the power factor
lies between 0.6 lagging and 1.0 and for large cables where the power factor of the load does not exceed
0.8 lagging. Where the phase angles of the loads fall outside this range, the voltage drop deduced from the
tables may be unduly conservative and more exact methods of calculation should be employed.

The value of voltage drop for 0.6/1 KV rated cables are given in the current rating tables in data
tables.

In those cases where the actual current differs greatly from the tabulated current rating, the results obtained
from the table are only approximate; for a more accurate assessment allowance should be made for the
change in conductor resistance with operating temperature.
(Further information can be gained from the Technical Department of BICC Cables).

When current flows in a cable conductor there is a voltage drop between the ends of the conductor which
is the product of the current and the impedance.
The following equations should be used to calculate the voltage drop:

A. Single phase circuit.

Vd = 2ll ( R cos Ø + X sin Ø ) V
s. Three phase circuit.
Vd = √3 ll ( R cos Ø + X sin Ø ) V
Where
Vd : Voltage drop V
I : Load current A
R : AC Resistance Ω/Km
X : Reactance Ω/Km
cos Ø : Power factor
l : Length km
X = w L 10-3 Ω/Km
L = from tables

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INTRODUCTION DROP

Relation between cos Ø and sin Ø

Cos Ø 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.71 0.6 0.5

Sin Ø 0.0 0.44 0.6 0.71 0.8 0.87

● L.V. cable systems should be planned so as not to exceed voltage drop 3-5 % in normal
operating condition.
● Voltage drop data for L.V. Cable (Single & Multi Core) are tabulated in tables.

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7.0 Short Circuit Ratings
When cables are subjected to temperatures higher than those permissible for continuous operation they
may suffer damage. Therefore, in installation, where there is a possibility of the cables being overloaded
by mistake or accident, cables should be selected having regard to the characteristics of the device used
or protection against excess current, so that the effects of overloading are limited to a degree tolerable or a
relatively short period of operation. Design criteria and requirement for such conditions are detailed in the
18th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulation.

PVC Insulated Cables XLPE Insulated Cables

The values of fault current given in the table below The values of fault current given in the table below
are based on the cable being fully loaded at the are based on the cable being fully loaded at the
start of the short circuit (conductor temperature start of the short circuit (conductor temperature
90°C) and at a final temperature of 250°C. It should
70°C) and at a final temperature of 160°C for
be insured that the accessories associated with
conductors up to 300 mm2 and 140°C for sizes
the cables are also capable of operation at these
above 300 mm2. values of fault current and temperature.

7.1 Short Circuit Ratings for XLPE & PVC Insulated

Cables Copper Conductor
PVC Insulated Cables XLPE Insulated Cables
Copper Conductor Copper Conductor

Short Circuit Current Short Circuit Current

Duration of Short circuit (Sec.) Duration of Short circuit (Sec.)
Rating 1000 A Rating 1000 A

Conductor Area Conductor Area

0.2 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 0.2 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0
(mm2) (mm2)
10 2.6 1.6 1.2 0.8 0.7 10 3.1 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.8

16 4.1 2.6 1.8 1.3 1.1 16 5.2 3.2 2.2 1.5 1.2

25 6.4 4.1 2.9 2.0 1.7 25 8.7 5.4 3.8 2.6 2.1

35 9.0 5.7 4.0 2.8 2.3 35 11.5 7.2 5.1 3.6 2.9

50 12.0 8.1 5.8 4.1 3.3 50 14.5 10 7.0 5 4.0

70 18.0 11.4 8.1 5.7 4.6 70 21.5 13 9.9 7 5.8

95 24.4 15.5 10.9 7.7 6.3 95 30 18.5 11.5 9.2 7.8

120 30.9 19.5 13.8 9.8 8 120 38 23.5 17 11.5 10

150 38.6 24.4 17.3 12.2 10.0 150 49 30 20 15 12

185 46.3 29.3 20.7 14.6 12.0 185 59.5 35 25 18 15

240 61.7 39.0 27.6 19.5 15.9 240 78 50 32 23.5 20

300 77.1 48.8 34.5 24.4 19.9 300 98 61 42 30 24.5

400 92.1 58.3 41.2 29.1 23.8 400 125 80 57.5 40 31

500 115.2 72.8 51.5 36.4 29.7 500 170 100 70 50 40

630 145.1 91.8 64.9 45.9 37.5 630 215 180 90 62 51

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7.2 Short Circuit Ratings for XLPE & PVC Insulated

Cables Aluminum Conductor
PVC Insulated Cables XLPE Insulated Cables
Aluminum Conductor Aluminum Conductor

Short Circuit Current Short Circuit Current

Duration of Short circuit (Sec.) Duration of Short circuit (Sec.)
Rating 1000 A Rating 1000 A

Conductor Area Conductor Area

0.2 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 0.2 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0
(mm2) (mm2)

10 1.7 1.0 0.7 0.6 0.5 10 - - - - -

16 2.6 1.7 1.2 0.93 0.8 16 3.1 2 1.4 1 0.9

25 4.1 2.7 1.9 1.4 1.2 25 5 3 2.1 1.6 1.3

35 5.9 3.5 2.5 1.8 1.5 35 6.9 4.2 3 2.1 1.8

50 8.2 5.2 3.8 2.6 2.1 50 9.4 6 4.1 2.9 2.4

70 11.0 7.5 5.3 3.8 3 70 14 8.8 6.1 4.3 3.5

95 15.0 10 7.1 5 4 95 19 12.5 8.6 6 5

120 20.0 11 9.0 6.1 5 120 23 15 11 7.4 6

150 23.0 15.5 11.0 7.8 6.1 150 30 19 14 9.4 7.6

185 30.5 19.9 14.0 9.9 7.9 185 37 24 17 13 8.7

240 40 24 18.0 13 10 240 49 30 21 16 13.5

300 50 31 22.0 16 13 300 60 37 26 19 17

400 60 36 25.0 18 16 400 80.5 51 36 24.5 21

500 72 48 32.0 23 19 500 105 69 48 32 27

630 92 59 40 29 24 630 130 84 60 41 34

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7.3 Short Circuit Rating - Armour
PVC & XLPE Insulated Cables
The ratings given in the table below are based on fault duration of one second and an armour temperature
rise from 60 OC (PVC) and 80 OC (XLPE) at commencement of the fault to a final temperature of 160 OC
(PVC) and 250 OC (XLPE).
For other time periods, divide the tabulated for the short circuit current rating by the square root of the time
in seconds.
The asymmetrical fault rating of the smaller sizes may be decided by the short circuit capability of the
conductor rather than the armour rating. It is therefore necessary to compare the two ratings.

Nominal Aluminum wire armour Steel wire armour

area of
conductor 0.6/1 KV 1.8/3 KV 0.6/1 KV 1.8/3 KV
mm2
Single Four core Three
Single core Two core Three core Four core core
core (reduced neutral)
A A A A A A
A

PVC XLPE XLPE PVC XLPE PVC XLPE PVC XLPE PVC XLPE XLPE

16 - - - 2000 1800 2200 2000 3200 2200 - - 3700

25 - - - 2700 1900 2900 2800 3400 3200 3400 3200 4200

35 - - - 2900 2800 3300 3200 3700 3600 3600 3400 4700

50 4100++ 4000++ 4700++ 3300 3100 3700 3500 5400 4100 4200 3900 5600

70 4600++ 4700++ 5200++ 3700 3600 5300 4100 6100 6000 5900 5900 6200

95 5200++ 5200++ 5700++ - - 6100 5800 7000 6700 6900 6600 6900

120 5700 5700++ 6100 - - 6600 6400 9700 9400 9500 7500 9400

150 6400 6400 6400 - - 9300 9200 10800 10500 10400 10000 10100

185 7000 7100 7100 - - 10200 10100 11700 11700 11400 11500 10800

240 7800 7900 7800 - - 11400 11500 13200 13200 12700 12800 11900

300 8600 8800 8500 - - 12700 12300 14700 14600 14300* 13900 13000

400 12200 12400 12000 - - 14000 - 20600 20700 19900 20700 -

500 13400 13800 13300 - - - - - 22500 - 22500 -

630 14600 15400 14900 - - - - - - - - -

800 21300 21300 - - - - - - - - - -

1000 23400 23400 - - - - - - - - - -

* The fault rating assumes a neutral conductor of 150 mm2

+ Based on Wire diameters larger than those specified in IEC 60502-1

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For the current ratings listed in the main text of this guide the values listed pertain to certain installation
conditions. Should your particular installation environment differ from those defined in the current rating it
necessary to utilize the following tables and employ the rating factors listed.
There are three main installation categories:
1. Cables laid directly in ground.
2. Cables laid in ducts.
3. Cables installed in air.
Within each of these categories there are a series of rating factors for installation that may need to be
considered.

8.1 Cables laid directly in ground

For Cables laid directly in ground the following four Rating Factors may need to be considered:
Rating Factors for Ground Temperature (Table 8.1.1).
Rating Factors for Soil Thermal Resistivity (Table 8.1.2).
Rating Factors for Depth (Table 8.1.3).
Rating Factors for Cables Grouping (Table 8.1.4 & 8.1.5).

The current rating for cables installed directly in the ground are based on values of soil temperature and
soil thermal resistivity which are generally representative of conditions in Egypt. Rating factors that take
account of variation in ground temperatures are given in table 8.1.1.

Table 8.1.1 Rating factors for Ground Temperature

Insulation Ground Temperature
15°C 20°C 25°C 30°C 35°C 40°C 45°C
PVC 1.25 1.19 1.13 1.06 1.00 0.93 0.84

XLPE 1.16 1.13 1.08 1.03 1.00 0.95 0.88

Where conditions of operation can be more accurately estimated and knowledge of the soil along the
route is available, it is possible to determine the ratings more precisely by the use of soil thermal resistivity
factors, factors for depth, and grouping factors.
(see Tables 8.1.2; 8.1.3; 8.1.4; 8.1.5).

In ERA report 69-30 Part III, the types of load are classified under three headings:
- Type A Cables carrying a constant load throughout the year.
- Type B Cables carrying varying loads, maximum in summer period.
- Type C Cables carrying varying loads, maximum in winter period.

With a knowledge of the type of load to be imposed on the cables it is then possible to determine the soil
thermal resistivity along the cable route in accordance with recommendations in ERA Report 69-30.

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Table 8.1.2 Rating factors for variation
in thermal resistivity of soil
Size of Cable Soil thermal resistivity in (°C m/W)
(mm2)
0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Single core
cables
Up to 150 1.16 1.12 1.07 1.0 0.91 0.81 0.73 0.66

From 185 to 300 1.16 1.12 1.07 1.0 0.91 0.81 0.73 0.66

From 400 to 630 1.16 1.12 1.07 1.0 0.91 0.81 0.73 0.66

Multicore Cables
Up to 16 1.12 1.08 1.05 1.0 0.93 0.84 0.77 0.72

From 25 to 150 1.14 1.10 1.06 1.0 0.92 0.82 0.75 0.69

From 185 to 500 1.15 1.0 1.07 1.0 0.92 0.81 0.74 0.67

Table 8.1.3 Rating factors for depth of laying

(to center of cable or trefoil group of cables)

0.6/1 KV rated cables conductor size

Depth of laying (M)
70 mm2 to
Up to 50 mm2 Above 300 mm2
300 mm2

0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00

0.60 0.99 0.98 0.97

0.80 0.97 0.96 0.94

1.00 0.95 0.93 0.92

1.25 0.94 0.92 0.89

1.50 0.93 0.90 0.87

1.75 0.92 0.89 0.86

2.00 0.91 0.88 0.85

2.50 0.90 0.87 0.84

3.00 or more 0.89 0.85 0.82

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Table 8.1.4 Group Rating factors for circuits of three single core
cables in trefoil or laid flat touching, in horizontal formation.

Number of
Circuits
Spacing of Circuits

Touching+ Not Touching

600/1000 V Trefoil Laid Flat 0.15 m * 0.30 m 0.45 m 0.60 m

2 0.78 0.81 0.83 0.88 0.91 0.93

3 0.66 0.70 0.73 0.79 0.84 0.87

4 0.61 0.64 0.68 0.73 0.81 0.85

5 0.56 0.60 0.64 0.73 0.79 0.85

6 0.53 0.57 0.61 0.71 0.78 0.82

+ This spacing will not be possible for some of the large diameter cables.
* For high current carrying cables (i.e. large size) it is advisable to allow spacing between circuits.
Alternatively the most appropriate group-rating factor must be applied when determining the cable size
and required number of cables in parallel.

Table 8.1.5 Rating factors for multicore cables in horizontal

formation

Number of
Circuits

Spacing

0.6/1 KV Touching+ 0.15 m 0.30 m 0.45 m 0.60 m

2 0.81 0.87 0.91 0.95 0.95

3 0.70 0.78 0.84 0.88 0.90

4 0.63 0.74 0.81 0.86 0.89

5 0.59 0.70 0.78 0.84 0.87

6 0.55 0.68 0.77 0.83 0.87

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8.2 Cables laid in ducts
The term ducts simply applies to single way earthenware, fibre or ferrous pipe. Recommended duct sizes
are details in Table 8.2.1

Table 8.2.1 Cables Laid in duct

Duct
Overall Cable Diameter (mm)
Inside Diameter (mm) Outside Diameter (mm)
Up to and including 65 100 130

Above 65 up to and including 90 125 160

For Cables laid in ducts the following four Rating Factors may need to be considered:
• Rating Factors for Ground Temperature (Table 8.1.1).
• Rating Factors for Soil Thermal Resistivity (Table 8.2.2).
• Rating Factors for Depth (Table 8.2.3).
• Rating Factors for Cables Grouping (Table 8.2.4 & 8.2.5).

The Current Rating for cables installed in single way ducts, underground, have been based on values of soil
temperature and soil thermal resistivity which are generally representative of conditions in Egypt.
The rating factors for ground temperature are the same as those for cables laid direct in ground
detailed in Table 8.1.1. Where conditions of operation can be more accurately estimated and knowledge
of the soil along the route is available, it is possible to determine the ratings more precisely by the use of
soil thermal resistivity factors, factors for depth, and grouping factors
(see Tables 8.2.2; 8.2.3; 8.2.4; 8.2.5).

Notes! + For high current carrying cables (i.e. large size) it is advisable to allow spacing between circuits. Alternatively the most
appropriate group rating factor must be applied when determining the cable size and required number of cables in parallel.

Table 8.2.2 Rating factors for variation in thermal

resistivity of soil (Average values)
Size of Cable Soil Thermal Resistivity in (°C m/W)
(mm2)
0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Single core
cables
Up to 150 1.10 1.07 1.04 1.0 0.94 0.86 0.80 0.76
From 185 to 300 1.11 1.08 1.05 1.0 0.93 0.85 0.79 0.75
From 400 to 630 1.12 1.08 1.05 1.0 0.93 0.84 0.78 0.74

Multicore Cables
Up to 16 1.04 1.03 1.02 1.0 0.97 0.92 0.88 0.86

From 25 to 150 1.06 1.04 1.03 1.0 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.81

From 185 to 500 1.07 1.05 1.03 1.0 0.95 0.88 0.83 0.78

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Table 8.2.3 Rating Factors for depth of laying

(to center of duct of trefoil Group of ducts)
Duct
Depth of laying m
Single Core Multicore

0.50 1.00 1.00

0.60 0.98 0.99

0.80 0.95 0.98

1.00 0.93 0.96

1.25 0.91 0.95

1.50 0.89 0.94

1.75 0.88 0.94

2.00 0.87 0.93

2.50 0.86 0.92

3 or more 0.85 0.91

Table 8.2.4 Rating Factors for single core cables in trefoil

single way ducts, Horizontal formation (average values)

Number of
Circuits

Spacing

0.6/1 KV Touching 0.45 m 0.60 m

2 0.87 0.91 0.93

3 0.78 0.84 0.87

4 0.74 0.81 0.85

5 0.70 0.79 0.83

6 0.69 0.78 0.82

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Table 8.2.5 Rating Factors for multicore cables in single way
ducts, Horizontal formation (average values)

Number of
Circuits
Spacing

Touching 0.30 m 0.45 m 0.60 m

0.6/1 KV

2 0.90 0.93 0.95 0.96

3 0.83 0.88 0.91 0.93

4 0.79 0.85 0.89 0.92

5 0.75 0.83 0.88 0.91

6 0.73 0.82 0.87 0.90

8.3.0 Cables laid in air

it is anticipated that many of the ‘in air’ installation will be in building, and the ratings are therefore given in
accordance with IEE Wiring Regulation for Electrical installation 18th Edition.
It should be noted that all ratings for cables run in free air have been on the assumption that they are shield
form the direct rays of the sun without restriction of ventilation.
The current rating for cables subjected to direct sunlight should be redacted to take account of this
factor and further guidance on this subject is available on request.

Table 8.3.1 Rating Factors for single core cables in air

Insulation

25°C 30°C 35°C 40°C 45°C 50°C 55°C

PVC 1.14 1.10 1.02 1.00 0.96 0.90 0.84

XLPE 1.22 1.15 1.08 1.00 0.91 0,80 0.70

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Defined Conditions of Installation

The "in air'' current ratings given in this catalogue are based on the installation condition in air as follows:
a) Single Core Cables

•Two single core cables are installed one above the other, fixed to the vertical surface of wall or open
cable trench. The distance between the wall and the surface of the cable is not less than 20 mm. Cables
are installed at a distance between centers of twice the overall diameter of the cable i.e. 2 D, where D is
the overall diameter of the cable.

•Three single core cables are installed in trefoil formation, fixed to the vertical surface of a wall or open
cable trench. The cables touching throughout and the distance between the wall and the surface of the
cable is not less than 20 mm.

The cables are assumed to be remote from iron, steel, or ferro-concrete, rather than the cable supports.
Single core armoured cables to be electrically bonded at each end of the run.

b) Multicore Cables

Cables of all types other than single core cables are installed singly and fixed to the vertical surface of a wall
or open cable trench. The distance between the surface of the cables and the wall is not less than 20 mm
in very instance. If it is necessary for cables to be installed at distances less than those described above,
then the values tabulated under the heading :clipped direct to surface” in the IEE Wiring Regulations should
be employed

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Ultraviolet cables resistant
to heat, moisture, ozone
& oil chemicals with high
quality materials and right
technologies.

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9.0 TECHNICAL
INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED COPPER
Single Core
PVC Insulated
450/750 V

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor fixed installations in dry locations, laid in conduits,
as well as in steel support brackets

Maximum operating temperature: 70°

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
1
Copper, semi-regid class 2

2. INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS:
IEC 60227
BSEN 50525-2-31
IEC 60228 2

RATED VOLTAGE:
450/750 V

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Table 9.1.1
Conductor Nominal Average Current Overall Approx.
Product Max. Conductor
Cross Sec. Conductor Insulation Rating Cable Overall
Code Resistance (Ohm/km)
Area Diameter Thickness (Ampere) Diameter Weight

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C in free in
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) kg/km
Ω/Km Ω/Km air pipes

10 01c010CP000 3.9 1.0 1.8300 2.1700 58 40 6.00 116

16 01c016CP000 4.8 1.0 1.1500 1.3700 77 55 6.90 173

25 01c025CP000 6.05 1.2 0.7270 0.8600 103 70 8.55 274

35 01c035CP000 7.1 1.2 0.5240 0.6300 128 87 9.60 366

50 01c050CP000 8.05 1.4 0.3870 0.4600 155 105 10.95 495

70 01c070CP000 9.75 1.4 0.2680 0.3200 198 130 12.65 694

95 01c095CP000 11.4 1.6 0.1930 0.2300 252 167 14.70 956

120 01c120CP000 12.9 1.6 0.1530 0.1900 294 191 16.20 1191

150 01c150CP000 14.3 1.8 0.1240 0.1500 335 218 18.00 1481

185 01c185CP000 16 2.0 0.0991 0.1200 390 250 20.10 1830

240 01c240CP000 18.6 2.2 0.0754 0.0920 470 301 23.10 2422

300 01c300CP000 20.4 2.4 0.0601 0.0750 538 340 25.30 2990

400 01c400CP000 24.4 2.6 0.0470 0.0590 650 410 29.70 3813

500 01c500CP000 26.95 2.8 0.0366 0.0480 750 471 32.65 4843

630 01c630CP000 30.6 2.8 0.0283 0.0390 890 548 36.30 6155

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FLEXIBLE COPPER
Single Core
PVC Insulated
450/750 V

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor fixed installations in dry locations, where particular flexibility
is required. For electrical panels connection or for electrical apparatus.
they can be laid in groups around steek sheet

Maximum operating temperature: 70°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
1
Copper, flexible class 5

2. INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS:
IEC 60227
BSEN 50525-2-31
IEC 60228 2

RATED VOLTAGE:
450/750 V

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Table 9.1.2
Conductor Nominal Average Current Overall Approx.
Product Max. Conductor
Cross Sec. Conductor Insulation Rating Cable Overall
Code Resistance (Ohm/km)
Area Diameter Thickness (Ampere) Diameter Weight

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C in free in
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) kg/km
Ω/Km Ω/Km air pipes

10 01c010CP000 4.2 1.0 1.9100 2.2900 58 40 6.30 124

16 01c016CP000 5.2 1.0 1.2100 1.4500 77 55 7.30 176

25 01c025CP000 7.5 1.2 0.7800 0.9400 103 70 10.00 282

35 01c035CP000 9.25 1.2 0.5540 0.6630 128 87 11.70 380

50 01c050CP000 10.5 1.4 0.3860 0.4620 155 105 13.40 511

70 01c070CP000 12.6 1.4 0.2720 0.3260 198 130 15.50 704

95 01c095CP000 14.7 1.6 0.2060 0.2470 252 167 18.00 974

120 01c120CP000 16.3 1.6 0.1610 0.1930 294 191 19.60 1204

150 01c150CP000 19 1.8 0.1290 0.1550 335 218 22.50 1527

185 01c185CP000 21 2.0 0.1060 0.1270 390 250 24.85 1853

240 01c240CP000 24 2.2 0.0801 0.0960 470 301 28.35 2439

300 01c300CP000 27 2.4 0.0641 0.0769 538 340 31.90 3081

400 01c400CP000 31 2.6 0.0486 0.0583 650 410 36.30 3903

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STRANDED COPPER
Single Core
PVC Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For outdoor and indoor installations in dump and wet locations, They are
normally used for power distribution in urban networks. industrial plants.
As well as in thermopower and hydropower stations

Maximum operating temperature : 70°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2
1
2. INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

3. SHEATH
Polyvinyle Chlorid [PVC]

2
STANDARDS:
IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

RATED VOLTAGE:
0.6/1 KV
3

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Table 9.1.3 (Laid Flat)
Max. Conductor Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Size diameter Weight
(Ohm/km) Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop
DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 70 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km
16 01c016CP00P 10.2 239 1.1500 1.3700 88 2.40 90 2.46 73 2.50
25 01c025CP00P 11.8 348 0.7270 0.8600 113 1.48 116 1.55 98 1.50
35 01c035CP00P 12.8 450 0.5240 0.6300 135 1.09 139 1.17 120 1.11
50 01c050CP00P 14.2 588 0.3870 0.4600 159 0.8 163 0.88 146 0.82
70 01c070CP00P 15.9 801 0.2680 0.3200 196 0.57 200 0.66 188 0.58
95 01c095CP00P 18.3 1099 0.1930 0.2300 234 0.42 239 0.53 230 0.43
120 01c120CP00P 19.7 1346 0.1530 0.1900 267 0.35 272 0.47 268 0.35
150 01c150CP00P 21.7 1647 0.1240 0.1500 300 0.29 305 0.42 309 0.30
185 01c185CP00P 24.1 2051 0.0991 0.1200 340 0.25 345 0.38 355 0.25
240 01c240CP00P 27.2 2654 0.0754 0.0920 396 0.21 402 0.34 422 0.22
300 01c300CP00P 29.6 3250 0.0601 0.0750 440 0.19 448 0.32 488 0.19
400 01c400CP00P 33.3 4120 0.0470 0.0590 504 0.17 512 0.30 579 0.18
500 01c500CP00P 37.3 5180 0.0366 0.0480 560 0.16 576 0.28 652 0.16
630 01c630CP00P 43.0 6620 0.0283 0.0390 624 0.15 656 0.26 744 0.15

Table 9.1.4 (Trefoil)

Max. Conductor Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Size diameter Weight
(Ohm/km) Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop
DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 70 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km
16 01c016CP00P 10.2 239 1.1500 1.3700 88 2.40 90 2.46 73 2.50
25 01c025CP00P 11.8 348 0.7270 0.8600 113 1.48 116 1.55 98 1.50
35 01c035CP00P 12.8 450 0.5240 0.6300 135 1.09 139 1.17 120 1.11
50 01c050CP00P 14.2 588 0.3870 0.4600 159 0.8 163 0.88 146 0.82
70 01c070CP00P 15.9 801 0.2680 0.3200 196 0.57 200 0.66 188 0.58
95 01c095CP00P 18.3 1099 0.1930 0.2300 234 0.42 239 0.53 230 0.43
120 01c120CP00P 19.7 1346 0.1530 0.1900 267 0.35 272 0.47 268 0.35
150 01c150CP00P 21.7 1647 0.1240 0.1500 300 0.29 305 0.42 309 0.30
185 01c185CP00P 24.1 2051 0.0991 0.1200 340 0.25 345 0.38 355 0.25
240 01c240CP00P 27.2 2654 0.0754 0.0920 396 0.21 402 0.34 422 0.22
300 01c300CP00P 29.6 3250 0.0601 0.0750 440 0.19 448 0.32 488 0.19
400 01c400CP00P 33.3 4120 0.0470 0.0590 504 0.17 512 0.30 579 0.18
500 01c500CP00P 37.3 5180 0.0366 0.0480 560 0.16 576 0.28 652 0.16
630 01c630CP00P 43.0 6620 0.0283 0.0390 624 0.15 656 0.26 744 0.15

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED COPPER
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For outdoor and indoor installations in dump and wet locations.
Maximum operating temperature: 70°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2
1
2. INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

3. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC] 2

STANDARDS:
IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

RATED VOLTAGE:
3
0.6/1 KV

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Table 9.1.5
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Max. Conductor
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance
Size diameter Weight Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
(Ohm/km)
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 70 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 02c016CP00P 16.0 485 1.1500 1.3900 92 2.80 78 2.80 81 2.80

25 02c025CP00P 18.3 730 0.7270 0.8700 120 1.75 100 1.75 105 1.75

35 02c035CP00P 20.0 940 0.5240 0.6280 148 1.25 121 1.25 130 1.25

50 02c050CP00P 22.0 1225 0.3870 0.4640 172 0.94 143 0.94 157 0.94

70 02c070CP00P 24.6 1670 0.2680 0.3220 216 0.65 176 0.65 202 0.65

95 02c095CP00P 28.1 2250 0.1930 0.2320 259 0.50 213 0.50 244 0.50

Three Cores Cables

Table 9.1.6
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Max. Conductor
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance
Size diameter Weight Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
(Ohm/km)
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 70 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 03c016CP00P 19.0 710 1.1500 1.3900 79 2.40 65 2.40 69 2.40

25 03c025CP00P 20.3 1080 0.7270 0.8700 104 1.50 84 1.50 89 1.50

35 03c035CP00P 22.4 1400 0.5240 0.6280 125 1.10 101 1.10 109 1.10

50 03c050CP00P 25.4 1790 0.3870 0.4640 148 0.82 120 0.82 133 0.82

70 03c070CP00P 28.5 2460 0.2680 0.3220 181 0.57 147 0.57 169 0.57

95 03c095CP00P 33.0 3280 0.1930 0.2320 217 0.42 177 0.42 208 0.42

120 03c120CP00P 35.8 4100 0.1530 0.1850 247 0.35 203 0.35 241 0.35

150 03c150CP00P 39.5 4995 0.1240 0.1510 276 0.29 229 0.29 277 0.29

185 03c185CP00P 43.9 6125 0.0991 0.1210 313 0.25 260 0.25 317 0.25

240 03c240CP00P 49.6 8060 0.0754 0.0840 365 0.21 305 0.21 374 0.21

300 03c300CP00P 54.7 9890 0.0601 0.0770 408 0.18 340 0.18 432 0.19

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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Four Corse Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.7
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

25 3Hc025CP00P 22.6 1220 0.727/ 1.1500 0.87/1.3900 104 1.50 84 1.50 89 1.50

35 3Hc035CP00P 24.9 1584 0.524/1.1500 0.628/1.3900 125 1.10 101 1.10 109 1.10

50 3Hc050CP00P 28.5 2070 0.387/0.7270 0.464/0.8700 148 0.82 120 0.82 133 0.82

70 3Hc070CP00P 30.6 2820 0.268/0.5240 0.322/0.6280 181 0.57 147 0.57 169 0.57

95 3Hc095CP00P 35.2 3810 0.193/0.3870 0.232/0.4640 217 0.42 177 0.42 208 0.42

120 3Hc120CP00P 38.5 4780 0.153/0.2680 0.185/0.3220 247 0.35 203 0.35 241 0.35

150 3Hc150CP00P 43.7 5760 0.124/0.2680 0.151/0.3220 276 0.29 229 0.29 277 0.29

185 3Hc185CP00P 47.0 7185 0.0991/0.1930 0.121/0.2320 313 0.25 260 0.25 317 0.25

240 3Hc240CP00P 54.7 9360 0.0754/0.1530 0.084/0.1850 365 0.21 305 0.21 374 0.21

300 3Hc300CP00P 59.4 11520 0.0601/0.1240 0.077/0.1510 408 0.18 340 0.18 432 0.19

Four Cores Cables

Table 9.1.8
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 04c016CP00P 20.4 935 1.1500 1.3900 79 2.40 65 2.40 69 2.40

25 04c025CP00P 22.4 1345 0.7270 0.8700 104 1.50 84 1.50 89 1.50

35 04c035CP00P 24.6 1763 0.5240 0.6280 125 1.10 101 1.10 109 1.10

50 04c050CP00P 28.2 2285 0.3870 0.4640 148 0.82 120 0.82 133 0.82

70 04c070CP00P 31.8 3175 0.2680 0.3220 181 0.57 147 0.57 169 0.57

95 04c095CP00P 36.9 4295 0.1930 0.2320 217 0.42 177 0.42 208 0.42

120 04c120CP00P 40.1 5290 0.1530 0.1850 247 0.35 203 0.35 241 0.35

150 04c150CP00P 44.5 6580 0.1240 0.1510 276 0.29 229 0.29 277 0.29

185 04c185CP00P 49.3 8085 0.0991 0.1210 313 0.25 260 0.25 317 0.25

240 04c240CP00P 55.8 10610 0.0754 0.0840 365 0.21 305 0.21 374 0.21

300 04c300CP00P 61.9 13190 0.0601 0.0770 408 0.18 340 0.18 432 0.19

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED COPPER
Single Core
XLPE Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For outdoor and indoor installations in dump and wet locations, They are
normally used for power distribution in urban networks. industrial plants.
As well as in thermopower and Hydropower stations.
Maximum operating temperature: 90°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2
1
2. INSULATION
Cross-Linked polyethylene [XLPE]

3. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

2
STANDARDS:
IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

RATED VOLTAGE:
0.6/1 KV
3

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 Single Core Cables
Table 9.1.9 (Laid Flat)
Max. Conductor Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Size diameter Weight
(Ohm/km) Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop
DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 90 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km
16 01c016CX00P 9.6 214 1.1500 1.4700 130 2.80 123 2.40 124 2.40
25 01c025CX00P 11.3 318 0.7270 0.9270 167 1 .76 158 1 .80 167 1.80
35 01c035CX00P 12.3 416 0.5240 0.6690 200 1.27 189 1.32 206 1.32
50 01c050CX00P 13.5 536 0.3870 0.4940 237 0.98 224 1.10 249 1.00
70 01c070CX00P 15.4 739 0.2680 0.3430 292 0.69 275 0.80 319 0.73
95 01c095CX00P 17.2 1009 0.1930 0.2480 344 0.53 323 0.65 388 0.56
120 01c120CX00P 18.9 1265 0.1530 0.1970 396 0.42 374 0.55 450 0.47
150 01c150CXOOP 20.9 1533 0.1240 0.1600 447 0.35 421 0.50 519 0.41
185 01c185CX00P 23.0 1884 0.0991 0.1290 507 0.30 482 0.45 592 0.36
240 01c240CX00P 26.0 2491 0.0754 0.0990 585 0.25 559 0.40 700 0.31
300 01c300CX00P 28.2 3052 0.0601 0.0810 662 0.22 636 0.37 806 0.29
400 01c400CX00P 31.9 3914 0.0470 0.0638 765 0.20 731 0.35 969 0.27
500 01c500CX00P 35.9 4976 0.0366 0.0517 860 0.19 826 0.32 1117 0.26
630 01c630CX00P 41.5 6347 0.0283 0.0425 989 0.17 946 0.30 1295 0.25

Table 9.1.10 Single Core Cables (InTrefoil)

Max. Conductor Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Size diameter Weight
(Ohm/km) Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop
DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 90 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km
16 01c016CX00P 9.6 214 1.1500 1.4700 110 2.40 112 2.46 94 2.50
25 01c025CX00P 11.3 318 0.7270 0.9270 142 1.48 144 1.55 126 1.50
35 01c035CX00P 12.3 416 0.5240 0.6690 170 1.09 172 1.17 155 1.11
50 01c050CX00P 13.5 536 0.3870 0.4940 198 0.85 206 0.93 190 0.87
70 01c070CX00P 15.4 739 0.2680 0.3430 245 0.61 254 0.70 246 0.61
95 01c095CX00P 17.2 1009 0.1930 0.2480 288 0.45 297 0.56 300 0.45
120 01c120CX00P 18.9 1265 0.1530 0.1970 331 0.36 340 0.48 350 0.37
150 01c150CXOOP 20.9 1533 0.1240 0.1600 374 0.31 383 0.43 405 0.31
185 01c185CX00P 23.0 1884 0.0991 0.1290 421 0.26 430 0.39 465 0.26
240 01c240CX00P 26.0 2491 0.0754 0.0990 490 0.22 499 0.35 551 0.22
300 01c300CX00P 28.2 3052 0.0601 0.0810 559 0.19 559 0.32 638 0.20
400 01c400CX00P 31.9 3914 0.0470 0.0638 636 0.17 645 0.30 746 0.18
500 01c500CX00P 35.9 4976 0.0366 0.0517 722 0.16 731 0.28 852 0.16
630 01c630CX00P 41.5 6347 0.0283 0.0425 826 0.15 826 0.26 973 0.15

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.1.3)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED COPPER
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
Simi-rigid for use in low voltage power distribution in fixed indoor and
outdoor installations.
Maximum operating temperature: 90°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR 1
Copper, semi-rigid class 2

2. INSULATION
Cross-Linked polyethylene [XLPE]
2
3. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS:
IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

3
RATED VOLTAGE:
0.6/1 KV

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Table 9.1.11
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Max. Conductor
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance
Size diameter Weight Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
(Ohm/km)
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 90 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 02c016CX00P 16.1 464 1.1500 1.4700 120 2.90 99 2.90 105 2.90

25 02c025CX00P 19.4 695 0.7270 0.9270 155 1.90 120 1.90 136 1.90

35 02c035CX00P 21.5 896 0.5240 0.6690 185 1.30 146 1.30 168 1.35

50 02c050CX00P 20.4 1113 0.3870 0.4940 219 1.00 176 1.00 205 1.00

70 02c070CX00P 23.0 1534 0.2680 0.3430 271 0.70 219 0.70 263 0.69

95 02c095CX00P 25.6 2057 0.1930 0.2480 327 0.50 267 0.50 320 0.50

Three Cores Cables

Table 9.1.12
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Max. Conductor
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance
Size diameter Weight Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
(Ohm/km)
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 90 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 03c016CX00P 16.2 690 1.1500 1.4700 103 2.50 80 2.50 91 2.50

25 03c025CX00P 18.9 1026 0.7270 0.9270 125 1.70 108 1.70 116 1.70

35 03c035CX00P 20.9 1242 0.5240 0.6690 155 1.20 125 1.20 144 1.20

50 03c050CX00P 23.4 1602 0.3870 0.4940 185 0.90 151 0.90 175 0.90

70 03c070CX00P 27.1 2255 0.2680 0.3430 228 0.60 185 0.60 224 0.60

95 03c095CX00P 30.4 3005 0.1930 0.2480 271 0.50 219 0.50 271 0.50

120 03c120CX00P 33.7 3781 0.1530 0.1970 314 0.40 258 0.40 315 0.40

150 03c150CX00P 37.6 4665 0.1240 0.1600 348 0.30 284 0.30 363 0.30

185 03c185CX00P 41.8 5740 0.0991 0.1290 400 0.30 327 0.30 415 0.30

240 03c240CX00P 47.0 7543 0.0754 0.0990 464 0.20 378 0.20 490 0.20

300 03c300CX00P 51.8 9312 0.0601 0.0810 516 0.20 430 0.20 565 0.20

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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Four Cores Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.13
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx. Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

25 3Hc25CX00P 21.0 1106 0.727/ 1.1500 0.927/1.4700 125 1.70 108 1.70 116 1.70

35 3Hc35CX00P 23.3 1402 0.524/1.1500 0.669/1.4700 155 1.20 125 1.20 144 1.20

50 3Hc50CX00P 26.2 1866 0.387/0.7270 0.494/0.9270 185 0.90 151 0.90 175 0.90

70 3Hc70CX00P 28.9 2593 0.268/0.5240 0.343/0.6690 228 0.60 185 0.60 224 0.60

95 3Hc95CX00P 32.4 3485 0.193/0.3870 0.248/0.4940 271 0.50 219 0.50 271 0.50

120 3Hc120CX00P 36.4 4459 0.153/0.2680 0.197/0.3430 314 0.40 258 0.40 315 0.40

150 3Hc150CX00P 41.4 5357 0.124/0.2680 0.16/0.3430 348 0.30 284 0.30 363 0.30

185 3Hc185CX00P 44.7 6691 0.0991/0.1930 0.129/0.2480 400 0.30 327 0.30 415 0.30

240 3Hc240CX00P 51.8 8754 0.0754/0.1530 0.099/0.1970 464 0.20 378 0.20 490 0.20

300 3Hc300CX00P 56.4 10822 0.0601/0.1240 0.081/0.1600 516 0.20 430 0.20 565 0.20

Table 9.1.14 Four Cores Cables

Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx. Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km
16 04c016CX00P 18.0 708 1.1500 1.4700 103 2.50 80 2.50 91 2.50
25 04c025CX00P 21.0 900 0.7270 0.9270 125 1.70 108 1.70 116 1.70
35 04c035CX00P 23.0 1601 0.5240 0.6690 155 1.20 125 1.20 144 1.20
50 04c050CX00P 25.9 2074 0.3870 0.4940 185 0.90 151 0.90 175 0.90
70 04c070CX00P 30.2 2944 0.2680 0.3430 228 0.60 185 0.60 224 0.60
95 04c095CX00P 34.0 3951 0.1930 0.2480 271 0.50 219 0.50 271 0.50
120 04c120CX00P 37.9 4958 0.1530 0.1970 314 0.40 258 0.40 315 0.40
150 04c150CX00P 44.0 6137 0.1240 0.1600 348 0.30 284 0.30 363 0.30
185 04c185CX00P 47.1 7609 0.0991 0.1290 400 0.30 327 0.30 415 0.30
240 04c240CX00P 53.0 9969 0.0754 0.0990 464 0.20 378 0.20 490 0.20

300 04c300CX00P 60.3 12336 0.0601 0.0810 516 0.20 430 0.20 565 0.20

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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9.0 TECHNICAL
INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED ALUMINUM
Single Core
PVC Insulated
450/750v

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor fixed installations in dry locations, laid in conduits, as well as
in steel support brackets.
Maximum operating temperature: 70°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Aluminum, semi-rigid class 2 1

2. INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

STANDARDS:
IEC 60227
IEC 60228 2

RATED VOLTAGE:
450/750 V

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Table 9.1.15
Current Rating
(Ampere)
Conductor Nominal Average Overall Approx.
Product Max. Conductor
Cross Sec. Conductor Insulation Cable Overall
Code Resistance (Ohm/km)
Area Diameter Thickness Diameter Weight

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C in free in
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) kg/km
Ω/Km Ω/Km air pipes

16 01c016AP000 4.8 1.0 1.9100 2.2900 54 39 6.90 79

25 01c025AP000 6.05 1.2 1.2000 1.4400 72 49 8.55 120

35 01c035AP000 7.1 1.2 0.8680 1.0400 96 66 9.60 151

50 01c050AP000 8.05 1.4 0.6410 0.7710 116 80 11.05 204

70 01c070AP000 9.75 1.4 0.4430 0.5330 149 99 13.20 277

95 01c095AP000 11.4 1.6 0.3200 0.3850 189 127 14.80 373

120 01c120AP000 129 1.6 0.2530 0.3050 221 145 16.25 451

150 01c150AP000 14.3 1.8 0.2060 0.2490 251 166 18.05 558

185 01c185AP000 16 2.0 0.1640 0.1990 293 190 20.10 693

240 01c240AP000 18.6 2.2 0.1250 0.1510 353 229 23.10 908

300 01c300AP000 20.4 2.4 0.1000 0.1230 404 258 25.30 11 22

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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9.0 TECHNICAL
INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED ALUMINUM
Single Core
PVC Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
They are normally used for power distribution in urban networks,
industrial plants as well as in thermopower and hydropower stations.
Maximum operating temperature: 70°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Aluminum, semi-rigid class 2
1
2. INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

3. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC] 2

STANDARDS:
IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

RATED VOLTAGE:
3
0.6/1 KV

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 Single Core Cables
Table 9.1.16 (Laid Flat)
Max. Conductor Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Size diameter Weight
(Ohm/km) Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop
DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 70 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km
16 01c016AP00P 10.2 139 1.910 2.2900 77 3.47 74 4.20 74 4.25
25 01c025AP00P 11.9 189 1.200 1.4400 95 2.14 95 2.24 99 2.04
35 01c035AP00P 13.0 227 0.868 1.0400 110 1.58 114 1.75 123 1.80
50 01c050AP00P 14.7 290 0.6410 0.7710 146 1.20 134 1.50 142 1.50
70 01c070AP00P 16.3 369 0.4430 0.5330 177 0.80 166 1 .20 183 1.10
95 01c095AP00P 18.7 501 0.3200 0.3850 204 0.60 198 0.90 223 0.90
120 01c120AP00P 20.1 588 0.2530 0.3050 235 0.48 226 0.77 259 0.70
150 01c150APOOP 22.2 717 0.2060 0.2490 267 0.42 253 0.64 2 99 0 . 58
185 01c185AP00P 24.6 885 0.1640 0.1990 314 0.39 286 0.54 343 0.46
240 01c240AP00P 27.6 1126 0.1250 0.1510 362 0.36 334 0.45 405 0.41
300 01c300AP00P 29.6 3250 0.1000 0.1230 408 0.33 380 0.41 468 0.36
400 01c400AP00P 33.3 4120 0.0778 0.0962 464 0.30 428 0.39 544 0.33
500 01c500AP00P 37.3 5180 0.0605 0.0761 520 0.28 483 0.37 632 0.30
630 01c630AP00P 43.0 6620 0.0469 0.0625 576 0.26 538 0.35 728 0.28

Single Core Cables

Table 9.1.17 (Trefoil)
Max. Conductor Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Size diameter Weight
(Ohm/km) Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop
DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 70 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km
16 01c016AP00P 10.2 139 1.910 2.2900 69 4.08 70 4.18 56 4.25
25 01c025AP00P 11.9 189 1.200 1.4400 88 2.52 90 2.64 74 2.55
35 01c035AP00P 13.0 227 0.868 1.0400 106 1.85 107 1.99 90 1.89
50 01c050AP00P 14.7 290 0.6410 0.7710 124 1.36 127 1.50 111 1.40
70 01c070AP00P 16.3 369 0.4430 0.5330 153 0.94 155 1.12 144 0.98
95 01c095AP00P 18.7 501 0.3200 0.3850 182 0.71 186 0.80 177 0.73
120 01c120AP00P 20.1 588 0.2530 0.3050 208 0.55 211 0.66 206 0.59
150 01c150APOOP 22.2 717 0.2060 0.2490 233 0.45 236 0.57 238 0.47
185 01c185AP00P 24.6 885 0.1640 0.1990 264 0.39 268 0.49 275 0.39
240 01c240AP00P 27.6 1126 0.1250 0.1510 308 0.36 311 0.42 326 0.32
300 01c300AP00P 29.6 3250 0.1000 0.1230 349 0.33 361 0.38 378 0.27
400 01c400AP00P 33.3 4120 0.0778 0.0962 392 0.31 403 0.36 441 0.23
500 01c500AP00P 37.3 5180 0.0605 0.0761 442 0.28 453 0.35 513 0.20
630 01c630AP00P 43.0 6620 0.0469 0.0625 491 0.26 517 0.32 592 0.19

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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9.0 TECHNICAL
INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED ALUMINUM
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
They are normally used for power distribution in urban networks,
industrial plants as well as in thermopower and hydropower stations.
Maximum operating temperature: 70°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR 1
Aluminum, semi-rigid class 2

2. INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]
2
3. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS:
IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

RATED VOLTAGE:
0.6/1 KV

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Table 9.1.18
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Max. Conductor
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance
Size diameter Weight Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
(Ohm/km)
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 70 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 02c016AP00P 16.0 300 1.910 2.2900 74 4.50 61 4.50 63 4.50

25 02c025AP00P 18.3 425 1.200 1.4400 95 2.90 78 2.90 78 2.90

35 02c035AP00P 20.0 510 0.868 1.0400 114 2.10 95 2.10 96 2.10

50 02c050AP00P 22.0 632 0.6410 0.7710 135 1.55 112 1.55 117 1.55

70 02c070AP00P 24.6 820 0.4430 0.5330 167 1.05 138 1.05 150 1.05

95 02c095AP00P 26.6 1085 0.3200 0.3850 201 0.79 166 0.79 185 0.79

Three Cores Cables

Table 9.1.19
Max. Conductor Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance
Size diameter Weight Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
(Ohm/km)
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 70 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 03c016AP00P 19.0 430 1.910 2.2900 61 3.90 51 3.90 53 3.90

25 03c025AP00P 20.3 615 1.200 1.4400 81 2.50 66 2.50 68 2.50

35 03c035AP00P 22.4 745 0.868 1.0400 97 1.80 79 1.80 84 1.80

50 03c050AP00P 25.4 895 0.6410 0.7710 115 1.35 94 1.35 102 1.35

70 03c070AP00P 28.5 1180 0.4430 0.5330 140 0.92 116 0.92 131 0.92

95 03c095AP00P 33.0 1510 0.3200 0.3850 168 0.68 140 0.68 159 0.68

120 03c120AP00P 35.8 1840 0.2530 0.3050 192 0.55 160 0.55 184 0.55

150 03c150AP00P 39.5 2210 0.2060 0.2490 214 0.44 180 0.44 213 0.44

185 03c185AP00P 43.9 2680 0.1640 0.1990 243 0.37 206 0.37 244 0.37

240 03c240AP00P 49.6 3460 0.1250 0.1510 283 0.3 241 0.30 287 0.3

300 03c300AP00P 54.7 4220 0.1000 0.1230 309 0.26 262 0.26 331 0.25

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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Four Cores Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.20
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx. Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

25 3Hc25AP00P 22.6 666 1.200/1.1910 1.440/2.290 81 2.50 51 2.50 68 2.50

35 3Hc35AP00P 24.9 815 0.868/1.9100 1.0430/2.2900 97 1.80 66 1.80 85 1.80
50 3Hc50AP00P 28.5 1032 0.641/1.2000 0.7710/1.4400 115 1.35 79 1.35 103 1.35
70 3Hc70AP00P 30.6 1320 0.443/0.8680 0.5330/1.0400 140 0.92 94 0.92 131 0.92
95 3Hc95AP00P 35.2 1740 0.32/0.6410 0.3850/0.7710 168 0.68 116 0.68 160 0.68
120 3Hc120AP00P 38.5 2110 0.253/0.4430 0.3050/0.5330 192 0.55 140 0.55 185 0.55
150 3Hc150AP00P 43.7 2550 0.206/0.4430 0.2490/0.5330 214 0.44 160 0.44 214 0.44
185 3Hc185AP00P 47.0 3145 0.164/0.3200 0.1990/0.3850 243 0.37 180 0.37 246 0.37
240 3Hc240AP00P 54.7 4025 0.125/0.2530 0.1510/0.3050 283 0.3 206 0.30 287 0.3
300 3Hc300AP00P 59.4 4920 0.1/0.2060 0.1230/0.2490 309 0.26 262 0.26 331 0.25

Four Cores Cables

Table 9.1.20
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx. Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 04c016AP00P 20.4 553 1.910 2.2900 61 3.90 51 3.90 54 3.90

25 04c025AP00P 22.4 713 1.200 1.4400 81 2.50 66 2.50 68 2.50
35 04c035AP00P 24.6 892 0.868 1.0400 97 1.80 79 1.80 85 1.80
50 04c050AP00P 28.2 1100 0.6410 0.7710 115 1.35 94 1.35 103 1.35
70 04c070AP00P 31.8 1470 0.4430 0.5330 140 0.92 116 0.92 131 0.92
95 04c095AP00P 36.9 1939 0.3200 0.3850 168 0.68 140 0.68 160 0.68
120 04c120AP00P 40.1 2300 0.2530 0.3050 192 0.55 160 0.55 185 0.55
150 04c150AP00P 44.5 2858 0.2060 0.2490 214 0.44 180 0.44 214 0.44
185 04c185AP00P 49.3 3491 0.1640 0.1990 243 0.37 206 0.37 246 0.37
240 04c240AP00P 55.8 4489 0.1250 0.1510 283 0.3 241 0.30 287 0.3
300 04c300AP00P 61.9 5622 0.1000 0.1230 309 0.26 262 0.26 331 0.25

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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STRANDED ALUMINUM
Single Core
XLPE Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
They are normally used for power distribution in urban networks,
industrial plants as well as in thermopower and hydropower stations.
Maximum operating temperature: 90°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Aluminum, semi-rigid class 2
1
2. INSULATION
Cross-linked polyethylene [XLPE]

3. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC] 2

STANDARDS:
IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

RATED VOLTAGE:
3
0.6/1 KV

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Table 9.1.22 (Laid Flat)
Max. Conductor Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Size diameter Weight
(Ohm/km) Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop
DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 90 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km
16 01c016AX00P 9.6 119 1.910 2.4500 95 3.47 93 4.20 101 4.25
25 01c025AX00P 11.3 165 1.200 1.5400 118 2.14 119 2.24 135 2.04
35 01c035AX00P 12.3 201 0.868 1.1130 137 1.65 141 1.80 167 1.85
50 01c050AX00P 13.6 248 0.6410 0.8220 181 1.55 168 1.70 191 1.68
70 01c070AX00P 15.4 328 0.4430 0.5690 219 1.10 206 1.20 247 1.15
95 01c095AX00P 17.3 435 0.3200 0.4110 262 0.82 245 0.91 302 0.94
120 01c120AX00P 19.0 522 0.2530 0.3250 301 0.66 284 0.76 352 0.70
150 01c150AX00P 21.0 640 0.2060 0.2650 335 0.55 314 0.66 408 0.58
185 01c185AX00P 23.0 777 0.1640 0.2120 378 0.45 353 0.57 469 0.49
240 01c240AX00P 26.0 989 0.1250 0.1630 439 0.36 417 0.49 556 0.41
300 01c300AX00P 28.2 1202 0.1000 0.1310 499 0.31 473 0.45 644 0.36
400 01c400AX00P 31.9 1517 0.0778 0.1000 568 0.29 533 0.43 726 0.33
500 01c500AX00P 35.9 1901 0.0605 0.0870 636 0.28 602 0.41 844 0.30
630 01c630AX00P 42.0 2444 0.0469 0.0620 705 0.26 671 0.37 963 0.28

Table 9.1.23 Single Core Cables

(In Trefoil)
Max. Conductor Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Size diameter Weight
(Ohm/km) Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop
DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 90 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km
16 01c016AX00P 9.6 119 1.910 2.4500 83 4.08 85 4.18 73 4.25
25 01c025AX00P 11.3 165 1.200 1.5400 107 2.52 109 2.64 96 2.55
35 01c035AX00P 12.3 201 0.868 1.1130 127 1.85 130 1.99 118 1.89
50 01c050AX00P 13.6 248 0.6410 0.8220 151 1.40 155 1.50 145 1.45
70 01c070AX00P 15.4 328 0.4430 0.5690 185 0.98 189 1.10 187 0.98
95 01c095AX00P 17.3 435 0.3200 0.4110 219 0.71 224 0.79 230 0.73
120 01c120AX00P 19.0 522 0.2530 0.3250 254 0.57 258 0.66 269 0.59
150 01c150AX00P 21.0 640 0.2060 0.2650 280 0.47 288 0.57 312 0.47
185 01c185AX00P 23.0 777 0.1640 0.2120 318 0.39 323 0.49 359 0.39
240 01c240AX00P 26.0 989 0.1250 0.1630 370 0.31 378 0.42 429 0.32
300 01c300AX00P 28.2 1202 0.1000 0.1310 421 0.26 439 0.39 495 0.27
400 01c400AX00P 31.9 1517 0.0778 0.1000 473 0.22 490 0.38 581 0.23
500 01c500AX00P 35.9 1901 0.0605 0.0870 533 0.20 550 0.35 676 0.20
630 01c630AX00P 42.0 2444 0.0469 0.0620 593 0.19 628 0.32 773 0.19

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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STRANDED ALUMINUM
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
Maximum operating temperature: 90°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR 1
Aluminum, semi-rigid class 2

2. INSULATION
Cross-Linked polyethylene [XLPE]
2
3. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS:
IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

RATED VOLTAGE:
0.6/1 KV

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Table 9.1.24
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Max. Conductor
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance
Size diameter Weight Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
(Ohm/km)
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 90 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 02c016AX00P 16.8 273 1.910 2.4500 90 4.70 71 4.70 79 4.70

25 02c025AX00P 20.4 384 1.200 1.5400 116 3.10 90 3.10 98 3.10

35 02c035AX00P 22.4 461 0.868 1.1130 142 2.20 112 2.20 123 2.20

50 02c050AX00P 20.4 523 0.6410 0.8220 168 1.70 129 1.70 149 1.70

70 02c070AX00P 23.0 686 0.4430 0.5690 206 1.20 168 1.20 192 1.20

95 02c095AX00P 25.6 880 0.3200 0.4110 245 0.80 202 0.80 234 0.80

Three Cores Cables

Table 9.1.25
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Max. Conductor
Conductor Overall Cable
Product Code Resistance
Size diameter Weight Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
(Ohm/km)
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at AC at
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) 20 ⁰C 90 ⁰C (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 03c016AX00P 17.6 397 1.910 2.4500 77 4.20 60 4.20 66 4.20

25 03c025AX00P 21.1 552 1.200 1.5400 99 2.70 79 2.70 88 2.70

35 03c035AX00P 20.9 589 0.868 1.1130 116 1.90 95 1.90 109 1.90

50 03c050AX00P 23.4 718 0.6410 0.8220 142 1.40 116 1.40 133 1.40

70 03c070AX00P 27.1 983 0.4430 0.5690 172 1.00 142 1.00 170 1.00

95 03c095AX00P 30.4 1238 0.3200 0.4110 206 0.70 168 0.70 207 0.70

120 03c120AX00P 33.7 1542 0.2530 0.3250 237 0.60 194 0.60 239 0.60

150 03c150AX00P 37.6 1885 0.2060 0.2650 267 0.50 219 0.50 277 0.50

185 03c185AX00P 41.8 2298 0.1640 0.2120 301 0.40 249 0.40 316 0.40

240 03c240AX00P 47.0 2954 0.1250 0.1630 357 0.30 292 0.30 372 0.30

300 03c300AX00P 51.8 3640 0.1000 0.1310 400 0.30 331 0.30 429 0.30

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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Four Cores Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.26
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code Approx.
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

25 3Hc25AX00P 21.0 545 1.200/1.1910 1.5400/2.4500 99 2.70 79 2.70 88 2.70

35 3Hc35AX00P 23.3 654 0.868/1.9100 1.1130/2.4500 116 1.90 95 1.90 109 1.90

50 3Hc50AX00P 26.2 826 0.641/1.2000 0.8220/1.5400 142 1.40 116 1.40 133 1.40

70 3Hc70AX00P 28.9 1102 0.443/0.8680 0.5690/1.1130 172 1.00 142 1.00 170 1.00

95 3Hc95AX00P 32.4 1424 0.32/0.6410 0.4110/0.8220 206 0.70 168 0.70 207 0.70

120 3Hc120AX00P 36.4 1796 0.253/0.4430 0.3250/0.5690 237 0.60 194 0.60 239 0.60

150 3Hc150AX00P 41.4 2153 0.206/0.4430 0.2650/0.5690 267 0.50 219 0.50 277 0.50

185 3Hc185AX00P 44.7 2660 0.164/0.3200 0.2120/0.4110 301 0.40 249 0.40 316 0.40

240 3Hc240AX00P 51.8 3419 0.125/0.2530 0.1630/0.3250 357 0.30 292 0.30 372 0.30

300 3Hc300AX00P 60.3 4224 0.1000/0.2060 0.1310/0.2650 400 0.30 331 0.30 429 0.30

Four Cores Cables

Table 9.1.27
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code Approx.
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)
16 04c016AX00P 18.7 544 1.910 2.4500 77 4.20 60 4.20 66 4.20
25 04c025AX00P 21.3 620 1.200 1.5400 99 2.70 79 2.70 88 2.70
35 04c035AX00P 23.0 730 0.868 1.1130 116 1.90 95 1.90 109 1.90
50 04c050AX00P 25.9 895 0.6410 0.8220 142 1.40 116 1.40 133 1.40
70 04c070AX00P 30.2 1247 0.4430 0.5690 172 1.00 142 1.00 170 1.00
95 04c095AX00P 34.0 1596 0.3200 0.4110 206 0.70 168 0.70 207 0.70
120 04c120AX00P 37.9 1973 0.2530 0.3250 237 0.60 194 0.60 239 0.60
150 04c150AX00P 44.0 2430 0.2060 0.2650 267 0.50 219 0.50 277 0.50
185 04c185AX00P 47.1 3019 0.1640 0.2120 301 0.40 249 0.40 316 0.40
240 04c240AX00P 53.0 3850 0.1250 0.1630 357 0.30 292 0.30 372 0.30

300 04c300AX00P 60.3 4773 0.1000 0.1310 400 0.30 331 0.30 429 0.30

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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STRANDED COPPER
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
Where mechanical damage is expected to occur.
Maximum operating temperature: 70°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2 1

2. INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

3. ARMOUR 2
Double Steel Tape

4. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS: 3

IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

4
RATED VOLTAGE:
0.6/1 KV

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Table 9.1.28
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx. Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 02c016CPPTP 20.8 730 1.1500 1.3900 94 2.80 78 2.80 82 2.80

25 02c025CPPTP 22.8 965 0.7270 0.8700 125 1.75 102 1.75 110 1.75
35 02c035CPPTP 24.9 1195 0.5240 0.6280 151 1.25 122 1.25 134 1.25
50 02c050CPPTP 25.1 1518 0.3870 0.4640 178 0.94 144 0.94 163 0.94
70 02c070CPPTP 27.6 1993 0.2680 0.3220 219 0.65 177 0.65 204 0.65
95 02c095CPPTP 29.0 2969 0.1930 0.2320 262 0.5 213 0.50 250 0.5

Three Cores Cables

Table 9.1.29
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 03c016CPPTP 21.8 970 1.1500 1.3900 82 2.40 65 2.40 70 2.40

25 03c025CPPTP 23.1 1345 0.7270 0.8700 105 1.50 84 1.50 95 1.50
35 03c035CPPTP 25.2 1680 0.5240 0.6280 127 1.10 101 1.10 116 1.10
50 03c050CPPTP 28.4 2120 0.3870 0.4640 150 0.82 120 0.82 141 0.82
70 03c070CPPTP 31.9 2875 0.2680 0.3220 184 0.57 148 0.57 177 0.57
95 03c095CPPTP 37.6 4115 0.1930 0.2320 221 0.42 179 0.42 216 0.42
120 03c120CPPTP 40.4 4985 0.1530 0.1850 252 0.35 204 0.35 249 0.35
150 03c150CPPTP 44.7 6060 0.1240 0.1510 282 0.29 230 0.29 285 0.29
185 03c185CPPTP 48.9 7285 0.0991 0.1210 321 0.25 261 0.25 332 0.25
240 03c240CPPTP 55.0 9410 0.0754 0.0840 373 0.21 306 0.21 379 0.21
300 03c300CPPTP 60.3 11415 0.0601 0.0770 414 0.18 342 0.18 444 0.185

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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Four Cores Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.30
In Single Way
Direct In Ground Installed In Free Air
Ducts
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

25 3Hc025CPPTP 25.4 1500 0.727/ 1.1500 0.87/1.3900 105 1.50 84 1.50 95 1.50
35 3Hc035CPPTP 27.7 1870 0.524/1.1500 0.628/1.3900 127 1.10 101 1.10 116 1.10
50 3Hc050CPPTP 31.4 2440 0.387/0.7270 0.464/0.8700 150 0.82 120 0.82 141 0.82
70 3Hc070CPPTP 34.0 3250 0.268/0.5240 0.322/0.6280 184 0.57 148 0.57 177 0.57
95 3Hc095CPPTP 40.0 4712 0.193/0.3870 0.232/0.4640 221 0.42 179 0.42 216 0.42
120 3Hc120CPPTP 43.7 5823 0.153/0.2680 0.185/0.3220 252 0.35 204 0.35 249 0.35
150 3Hc150CPPTP 48.8 6914 0.124/0.2680 0.151/0.3220 282 0.29 230 0.29 285 0.29
185 3Hc185CPPTP 52.2 8439 0.0991/0.1930 0.121/0.2320 321 0.25 261 0.25 332 0.25
240 3Hc240CPPTP 60.3 10883 0.0754/0.1530 0.084/0.1850 373 0.21 306 0.21 379 0.21
300 3Hc300CPPTP 64.8 13132 0.0601/0.1240 0.077/0.1510 414 0.18 342 0.18 444 0.185

Four Cores Cables

Table 9.1.31
In Single Way
Direct In Ground Installed In Free Air
Ducts
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 04c016CPPTP 22.3 1137 1.1500 1.3900 82 2.40 65 2.40 70 2.40

25 04c025CPPTP 25.4 1628 0.7270 0.8700 105 1.50 84 1.50 95 1.50
35 04c035CPPTP 27.8 2097 0.5240 0.6280 127 1.10 101 1.10 116 1.10
50 04c050CPPTP 32.0 2700 0.3870 0.4640 150 0.82 120 0.82 141 0.82
70 04c070CPPTP 36.9 4005 0.2680 0.3220 184 0.57 148 0.57 177 0.57
95 04c095CPPTP 41.9 5250 0.1930 0.2320 221 0.42 179 0.42 216 0.42
120 04c120CPPTP 45.6 6340 0.1530 0.1850 252 0.35 204 0.35 249 0.35
150 04c150CPPTP 49.9 7760 0.1240 0.1510 282 0.29 230 0.29 285 0.29
185 04c185CPPTP 55.2 9485 0.0991 0.1210 321 0.25 261 0.25 332 0.25
240 04c240CPPTP 61.6 12152 0.0754 0.0840 373 0.21 306 0.21 379 0.21
300 04c300CPPTP 67.7 12103 0.0601 0.0770 414 0.18 342 0.18 444 0.185

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED COPPER
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
Where mechanical damage is expected to occur.
Maximum operating temperature: 90°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2 1

2. INSULATION
Cross-linked polyethylene [XLPE]

3. ARMOUR 2
Double Steel Tape

4. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS: 3

IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

4
RATED VOLTAGE:
0.6/1 KV

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 Two Cores Cables
Table 9.1.32
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 02c016CXPTP 17.4 640 1.1500 1.4700 120 2.9 99 2.9 105 2.9

25 02c025CXPTP 22.8 879 0.7270 0.9270 155 1.9 125 1.9 138 1.9

35 02c035CXPTP 24.9 1097 0.5240 0.6690 185 1.3 151 1.3 171 1.3

50 02c050CXPTP 23.2 1373 0.3870 0.4940 219 1.0 181 1.0 207 1.0

70 02c070CXPTP 26.0 1839 0.2680 0.3430 271 0.7 224 0.7 265 0.7

95 02c095CXPTP 29.0 2427 0.1930 0.2480 328 0.5 269 0.5 322 0.5

Three Cores Cables

Table 9.1.33
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air

Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance

Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 03c016CXPTP 18.9 827 1.1500 1.4700 99 2.5 81 2.5 90 2.5

25 03c025CXPTP 22.8 1193 0.7270 0.9270 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7

35 03c035CXPTP 24.9 1507 0.5240 0.6690 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2

50 03c050CXPTP 26.4 1912 0.3870 0.4940 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9

70 03c070CXPTP 30.5 2645 0.2680 0.3430 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6

95 03c095CXPTP 35.2 3797 0.1930 0.2480 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5

120 03c120CXPTP 38.5 4654 0.1530 0.1970 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4

150 03c150CXPTP 42.6 5660 0.1240 0.1600 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3

185 03c185CXPTP 47.0 6867 0.0991 0.1290 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3

240 03c240CXPTP 52.6 8861 0.0754 0.0990 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2

300 03c300CXPTP 57.2 10728 0.0601 0.0810 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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Four Cores Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.34
In Single Way
Direct In Ground Installed In Free Air
Ducts
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

25 3Hc025CXPTP 23.8 1352 0.727/ 1.1500 0.927/1.4700 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7
35 3Hc035CXPTP 26.1 1696 0.524/1.1500 0.669/1.4700 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2
50 3Hc050CXPTP 29.2 2210 0.387/0.7270 0.494/0.9270 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9
70 3Hc070CXPTP 32.4 3012 0.268/0.5240 0.343/0.6690 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6
95 3Hc095CXPTP 37.2 4328 0.193/0.3870 0.248/0.4940 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5
120 3Hc120CXPTP 41.1 5385 0.153/0.2680 0.197/0.3430 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4
150 3Hc150CXPTP 46.5 6466 0.124/0.2680 0.16/0.3430 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3
185 3Hc185CXPTP 49.9 7898 0.0991/0.1930 0.129/0.2480 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3
240 3Hc240CXPTP 57.4 10209 0.0754/0.1530 0.099/0.1970 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2
300 3Hc300CXPTP 61.4 12339 0.0601/0.1240 0.081/0.1600 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

Table 9.1.35 Four Cores Cables

In Single Way
Direct In Ground Installed In Free Air
Ducts
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/ (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m) A/m)

16 04c016CXPTP 20.6 1055 1.1500 1.4700 99 2.5 81 2.5 90 2.5

25 04c025CXPTP 23.8 1466 0.7270 0.9270 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7

35 04c035CXPTP 26.1 1901 0.5240 0.6690 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2

50 04c050CXPTP 29.3 2430 0.3870 0.4940 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9

70 04c070CXPTP 35.2 3731 0.2680 0.3430 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6

95 04c095CXPTP 39.0 4838 0.1930 0.2480 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5

120 04c120CXPTP 43.2 5979 0.1530 0.1970 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4

150 04c150CXPTP 47.5 7277 0.1240 0.1600 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3

185 04c185CXPTP 52.5 8866 0.0991 0.1290 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3
240 04c240CXPTP 58.8 11446 0.0754 0.0990 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2
300 04c300CXPTP 62.2 13954 0.0601 0.0810 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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distribution bare conductors.

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INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED ALUMINUM
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
Where mechanical damage is expected to occur.
Maximum operating temperature: 70°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Aluminum, semi-rigid class 2 1

2. INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

3. ARMOUR 2
Double Steel Tape

4. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS: 3

IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

4
RATED VOLTAGE:
0.6/1 KV

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 Two Cores Cables
Table 9.1.36
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 02c016APPTP 20.8 540 1.910 2.2900 73 4.50 60 4.50 61 4.50

25 02c025APPTP 22.8 655 1.200 1.4400 94 2.90 78 2.90 81 2.90

35 02c035APPTP 24.9 760 0.868 1.0400 112 2.10 94 2.10 99 2.10

50 02c050APPTP 25.1 935 0.6410 0.7710 132 1.55 111 1.55 119 1.55

70 02c070APPTP 27.6 1148 0.4430 0.5330 166 1.05 137 1.05 150 1.05

95 02c095APPTP 29.0 1793 0.3200 0.3850 199 0.79 164 0.79 182 0.79

Three Cores Cables

Table 9.1.37
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air

Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance

Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 03c016APPTP 21.8 670 1.910 2.2900 62 3.90 51 3.90 53 3.90

25 03c025APPTP 23.1 870 1.200 1.4400 81 2.50 65 2.50 68 2.50

35 03c035APPTP 25.2 1030 0.868 1.0400 97 1.80 79 1.80 84 1.80

50 03c050APPTP 28.4 1235 0.6410 0.7710 115 1.35 93 1.35 102 1.35

70 03c070APPTP 31.9 1595 0.4430 0.5330 141 0.92 115 0.92 129 0.92

95 03c095APPTP 37.6 2350 0.3200 0.3850 169 0.68 139 0.68 158 0.68

120 03c120APPTP 40.4 2745 0.2530 0.3050 193 0.55 158 0.55 182 0.55

150 03c150APPTP 44.7 3285 0.2060 0.2490 216 0.44 178 0.44 212 0.44

185 03c185APPTP 48.9 3835 0.1640 0.1990 246 0.37 203 0.37 244 0.37

240 03c240APPTP 55.0 4825 0.1250 0.1510 286 0.3 237 0.30 290 0.3

300 03c300APPTP 60.3 5745 0.1000 0.1230 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

Four Cores Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.38
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

25 3Hc025APPTP 25.4 942 1.200/1.1910 1.440/2.290 81 2.50 65 2.50 68 2.50

35 3Hc035APPTP 27.7 1123 0.868/1.9100 1.0430/2.2900 97 1.80 79 1.80 84 1.80
50 3Hc050APPTP 31.4 1399 0.641/1.2000 0.7710/1.4400 115 1.35 93 1.35 102 1.35
70 3Hc070APPTP 34.0 1762 0.443/0.8680 0.5330/1.0400 141 0.92 115 0.92 129 0.92
95 3Hc095APPTP 40.0 2655 0.32/0.6410 0.3850/0.7710 169 0.68 139 0.68 158 0.68
120 3Hc120APPTP 43.7 3162 0.253/0.4430 0.3050/0.5330 193 0.55 158 0.55 182 0.55
150 3Hc150APPTP 48.8 3710 0.206/0.4430 0.2490/0.5330 216 0.44 178 0.44 212 0.44
185 3Hc185APPTP 52.2 4409 0.164/0.3200 0.1990/0.3850 246 0.37 203 0.37 244 0.37
240 3Hc240APPTP 60.3 5551 0.125/0.2530 0.1510/0.3050 286 0.30 237 0.30 290 0.30
300 3Hc300APPTP 64.8 6530 0.1/0.2060 0.1230/0.2490 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

Table 9.1.39 Four Cores Cables

Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air

Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 04c016APPTP 22.3 756 1.910 2.2900 62 3.90 51 3.90 53 3.90

25 04c025APPTP 25.4 1002 1.200 1.4400 81 2.50 65 2.50 68 2.50

35 04c035APPTP 27.8 1219 0.868 1.0400 97 1.80 79 1.80 84 1.80

50 04c050APPTP 32.0 1520 0.6410 0.7710 115 1.35 93 1.35 102 1.35

70 04c070APPTP 36.9 2307 0.4430 0.5330 141 0.92 115 0.92 129 0.92

95 04c095APPTP 41.9 2888 0.3200 0.3850 169 0.68 139 0.68 158 0.68

120 04c120APPTP 45.6 3390 0.2530 0.3050 193 0.55 158 0.55 182 0.55

150 04c150APPTP 49.9 4049 0.2060 0.2490 216 0.44 178 0.44 212 0.44

185 04c185APPTP 55.2 4889 0.1640 0.1990 246 0.37 203 0.37 244 0.37
240 04c240APPTP 61.6 6031 0.1250 0.1510 286 0.3 237 0.30 290 0.3
300 04c300APPTP 67.7 7326 0.1000 0.1230 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26-

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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We use the latest
measuring devices
for an effective apply
of quality standards

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INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED ALUMINUM
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
Where mechanical damage is expected to occur.
Maximum operating temperature: 90°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Aluminum, semi-rigid class 2 1

2. INSULATION
Cross-linked polyethylene [XLPE]

3. ARMOUR 2
Double Steel Tape

4. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS: 3

IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

4
RATED VOLTAGE:
0.6/1 KV

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 Two Cores Cables
Table 9.1.40
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 02c016AXPTP 17.4 450 1.910 2.4500 90 4.7 73 4.7 82 4.7

25 02c025AXPTP 21.6 568 1.200 1.5400 116 3.1 95 3.1 102 3.1

35 02c035AXPTP 23.7 662 0.868 1.1130 142 2.2 112 2.2 126 2.2

50 02c050AXPTP 22.0 783 0.6410 0.8220 168 1.7 133 1.7 151 1.7

70 02c070AXPTP 26.0 991 0.4430 0.5690 206 1.1 168 1.1 192 1.1

95 02c095AXPTP 29.0 1249 0.3200 0.4110 248 0.8 204 0.8 231 0.8

Three Cores Cables

Table 9.1.41
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air

Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance

Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 03c016AXPTP 18.9 541 1.910 2.4500 77 4.2 62 4.2 67 4.2

25 03c025AXPTP 21.7 726 1.200 1.5400 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7

35 03c035AXPTP 23.7 854 0.868 1.1130 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9

50 03c050AXPTP 26.4 1028 0.6410 0.8220 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4

70 03c070AXPTP 30.5 1372 0.4430 0.5690 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0

95 03c095AXPTP 35.2 2030 0.3200 0.4110 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7

120 03c120AXPTP 38.5 2416 0.2530 0.3250 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6

150 03c150AXPTP 42.6 2880 0.2060 0.2650 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5

185 03c185AXPTP 47.0 3425 0.1640 0.2120 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4

240 03c240AXPTP 52.6 4273 0.1250 0.1630 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3

300 03c300AXPTP 57.2 5056 0.1000 0.1310 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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9.0 TECHNICAL
INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

Four Cores Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.42
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

25 3Hc025AXPTP 23.8 790 1.200/1.1910 1.5400/2.4500 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7

35 3Hc035AXPTP 24.8 948 0.868/1.9100 1.1130/2.4500 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9
50 3Hc050AXPTP 29.2 1170 0.641/1.2000 0.8220/1.5400 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4
70 3Hc070AXPTP 32.4 1552 0.443/0.8680 0.5690/1.1130 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0
95 3Hc095AXPTP 37.2 2267 0.32/0.6410 0.4110/0.8220 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7
120 3Hc120AXPTP 41.1 2722 0.253/0.4430 0.3250/0.5690 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6
150 3Hc150AXPTP 46.5 3262 0.206/0.4430 0.2650/0.5690 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5
185 3Hc185AXPTP 49.9 3867 0.164/0.3200 0.2120/0.4110 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4
240 3Hc240AXPTP 57.4 4875 0.125/0.2530 0.1630/0.3250 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3
300 3Hc300AXPTP 61.4 5740 0.1000/0.2060 0.1310/0.2650 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

Table 9.1.43 Four Cores Cables

Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air

Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 04c016AXPTP 20.6 674 1.910 2.4500 77 4.2 62 4.2 67 4.2

25 04c025AXPTP 23.8 844 1.200 1.5400 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7

35 04c035AXPTP 26.1 1030 0.868 1.1130 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9

50 04c050AXPTP 29.3 1251 0.6410 0.8220 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4

70 04c070AXPTP 35.2 2034 0.4430 0.5690 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0

95 04c095AXPTP 39.0 2483 0.3200 0.4110 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7

120 04c120AXPTP 43.2 2994 0.2530 0.3250 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6

150 04c150AXPTP 47.5 3570 0.2060 0.2650 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5

185 04c185AXPTP 52.5 4276 0.1640 0.2120 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4
240 04c240AXPTP 58.8 5327 0.1250 0.1630 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3
300 04c300AXPTP 64.3 6391 0.1000 0.1310 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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 High quality products
That Conform and apply to domestic
and international standards

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9.0 TECHNICAL
INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED COPPER
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
Where mechanical damage is expected to occur.
Maximum operating temperature: 70°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1
1. CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2

2. INSULATION 2
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

3. ARMOUR
Steel Wire

4. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS: 3

IEC 60502-1
IEC 60228

4
RATED VOLTAGE:
0.6/1 KV

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 Two Cores Cables
Table 9.1.44
In Single Way
Direct In Ground Installed In Free Air
Ducts
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 02c016CPPWP 22.2 1011 1.1500 1.3900 96 2.80 79 2.80 84 2.80

25 02c025CPPWP 26.1 1377 0.7270 0.8700 127 1.75 103 1.75 112 1.75
35 02c035CPPWP 28.4 1641 0.5240 0.6280 153 1.25 123 1.25 136 1.25
50 02c050CPPWP 27.2 2015 0.3870 0.4640 180 0.94 146 0.94 165 0.94
70 02c070CPPWP 30.7 2753 0.2680 0.3220 222 0.65 180 0.65 209 0.65
95 02c095CPPWP 34.6 3525 0.1930 0.2320 265 0.5 216 0.50 254 0.5

Three Cores Cables

Table 9.1.45
In Single Way
Direct In Ground Installed In Free Air
Ducts
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 03c016CPPWP 23.9 1390 1.1500 1.3900 82 2.40 67 2.40 71 2.40

25 03c025CPPWP 25.2 1798 0.7270 0.8700 106 1.50 86 1.50 96 1.50
35 03c035CPPWP 27.5 2198 0.5240 0.6280 127 1.10 103 1.10 117 1.10
50 03c050CPPWP 31.5 2906 0.3870 0.4640 151 0.82 123 0.82 142 0.82
70 03c070CPPWP 35.0 3750 0.2680 0.3220 185 0.57 151 0.57 178 0.57
95 03c095CPPWP 39.5 4751 0.1930 0.2320 222 0.42 182 0.42 218 0.42
120 03c120CPPWP 43.3 6024 0.1530 0.1850 253 0.35 208 0.35 253 0.35
150 03c150CPPWP 47.6 7231 0.1240 0.1510 283 0.29 234 0.29 289 0.29
185 03c185CPPWP 51.8 8556 0.0991 0.1210 322 0.25 266 0.25 336 0.25
240 03c240CPPWP 57.9 10848 0.0754 0.0840 374 0.21 307 0.21 388 0.21
300 03c300CPPWP 63.2 12984 0.0601 0.0770 414 0.18 342 0.18 444 0.185

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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Four Cores Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.46
In Single Way
Direct In Ground Installed In Free Air
Ducts
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

25 3Hc025CPPWP 27.5 2010 0.727/ 1.1500 0.87/1.3900 106 1.50 86 1.50 96 1.50
35 3Hc035CPPWP 30.0 2458 0.524/1.1500 0.628/1.3900 127 1.10 103 1.10 117 1.10
50 3Hc050CPPWP 34.6 3350 0.387/0.7270 0.464/0.8700 151 0.82 123 0.82 142 0.82
70 3Hc070CPPWP 37.1 4225 0.268/0.5240 0.322/0.6280 185 0.57 151 0.57 178 0.57
95 3Hc095CPPWP 41.9 5428 0.193/0.3870 0.232/0.4640 222 0.42 182 0.42 218 0.42
120 3Hc120CPPWP 46.6 7018 0.153/0.2680 0.185/0.3220 253 0.35 208 0.35 253 0.35
150 3Hc150CPPWP 51.6 8237 0.124/0.2680 0.151/0.3220 283 0.29 234 0.29 289 0.29
185 3Hc185CPPWP 55.1 9860 0.0991/0.1930 0.121/0.2320 322 0.25 266 0.25 336 0.25
240 3Hc240CPPWP 63.2 12526 0.0754/0.1530 0.084/0.1850 374 0.21 306 0.21 388 0.21
300 3Hc300CPPWP 67.7 14895 0.0601/0.1240 0.077/0.1510 414 0.18 342 0.18 444 0.185

Table 9.1.47 Four Cores Cables

In Single Way
Direct In Ground Installed In Free Air
Ducts
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 04c016CPPWP 24.4 1614 1.1500 1.3900 82 2.40 67 2.40 71 2.40

25 04c025CPPWP 27.7 2147 0.7270 0.8700 106 1.50 86 1.50 96 1.50
35 04c045CPPWP 30.2 2671 0.5240 0.6280 127 1.10 103 1.10 117 1.10
50 04c050CPPWP 35.0 3589 0.3870 0.4640 151 0.82 123 0.82 142 0.82
70 04c070CPPWP 38.8 4666 0.2680 0.3220 185 0.57 151 0.57 178 0.57
95 04c095CPPWP 44.9 6398 0.1930 0.2320 222 0.42 182 0.42 218 0.42
120 04c120CPPWP 48.5 7630 0.1530 0.1850 253 0.35 208 0.35 253 0.35
150 04c150CPPWP 52.7 9072 0.1240 0.1510 283 0.29 234 0.29 289 0.29
185 04c185CPPWP 58.1 11000 0.0991 0.1210 322 0.25 266 0.25 336 0.25
240 04c240CPPWP 64.4 13762 0.0754 0.0840 305 0.26 362 0.26 340 0.26
300 04c300CPPWP 70.7 16683 0.0601 0.0770 374 0.21 307 0.21 388 0.21

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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STRANDED COPPER
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
Where mechanical damage is expected to occur.
Maximum operating temperature: 90°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2 1

2. INSULATION
Cross-linked polyethylene [XLPE]
2
3. ARMOUR
Steel Wire

4. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS:
IEC 60502-1 3
IEC 60228

RATED VOLTAGE:
4
0.6/1 KV

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Table 9.1.48
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 02c016CXPWP 18.8 870 1.1500 1.4700 120 2.9 99 2.9 105 2.9

25 02c025CXPWP 24.9 1265 0.7270 0.9270 155 1.9 125 1.9 138 1.9

35 02c035CXPWP 27.0 1518 0.5240 0.6690 185 1.3 151 1.3 171 1.3

50 02c050CXPWP 25.5 1845 0.3870 0.4940 219 1.0 181 1.0 207 1.0

70 02c070CXPWP 29.1 2561 0.2680 0.3430 271 0.7 224 0.7 265 0.7

95 02c095CXPWP 32.1 3234 0.1930 0.2480 328 0.5 269 0.5 322 0.5

Three Cores Cables

Table 9.1.49
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air

Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance

Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 03c016CXPWP 20.3 1085 1.1500 1.4700 99 2.5 81 2.5 90 2.5

25 03c025CXPWP 23.8 1624 0.7270 0.9270 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7

35 03c035CXPWP 25.8 1982 0.5240 0.6690 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2

50 03c050CXPWP 28.5 2442 0.3870 0.4940 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9

70 03c070CXPWP 33.6 3494 0.2680 0.3430 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6

95 03c095CXPWP 36.9 4380 0.1930 0.2480 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5

120 03c120CXPWP 40.2 5292 0.1530 0.1970 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4

150 03c150CXPWP 45.5 6784 0.1240 0.1600 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3

185 03c185CXPWP 49.9 8100 0.0991 0.1290 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3

240 03c240CXPWP 55.5 10238 0.0754 0.0990 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2

300 03c300CXPWP 60.1 12224 0.0601 0.0810 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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Four Cores Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.50
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

25 3Hc025CXPWP 25.9 1843 0.727/ 1.1500 0.927/1.4700 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7
35 3Hc035CXPWP 28.2 2223 0.524/1.1500 0.669/1.4700 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2
50 3Hc050CXPWP 31.5 2820 0.387/0.7270 0.494/0.9270 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9
70 3Hc070CXPWP 35.4 3909 0.268/0.5240 0.343/0.6690 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6
95 3Hc095CXPWP 39.1 4972 0.193/0.3870 0.248/0.4940 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5
120 3Hc120CXPWP 43.9 6433 0.153/0.2680 0.197/0.3430 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4
150 3Hc150CXPWP 49.5 7703 0.124/0.2680 0.16/0.3430 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3
185 3Hc185CXPWP 52.8 9228 0.0991/0.1930 0.129/0.2480 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3
240 3Hc240CXPWP 60.3 11728 0.0754/0.1530 0.099/0.1970 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2
300 3Hc300CXPWP 66.7 13963 0.0601/0.1240 0.081/0.1600 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

Four Cores Cables

Table 9.1.51
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 04c016CXPWP 24.1 1500 1.1500 1.4700 99 2.5 81 2.5 90 2.5

25 04c025CXPWP 28.0 1960 0.7270 0.9270 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7

35 04c035CXPWP 28.4 2438 0.5240 0.6690 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2

50 04c050CXPWP 32.5 3256 0.3870 0.4940 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9

70 04c070CXPWP 37.0 4330 0.2680 0.3430 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6

95 04c095CXPWP 40.8 5497 0.1930 0.2480 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5

120 04c120CXPWP 46.1 7102 0.1530 0.1970 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4

150 04c150CXPWP 50.5 8526 0.1240 0.1600 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3

185 04c185CXPWP 55.3 10226 0.0991 0.1290 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3
240 04c240CXPWP 64.3 13000 0.0754 0.0990 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2
300 04c300CXPWP 69.8 15622 0.0601 0.0810 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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suppliers are linked
together in co-destiny to
ensure that we meet or
exceed the expectations
of our customers.

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STRANDED ALUMINUM
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
Where mechanical damage is expected to occur.
Maximum operating temperature: 70°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Aluminum, semi-rigid class 2 1

2. INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]
2
3. ARMOUR
Steel Wire

4. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS:
IEC 60502-1 3
IEC 60228

RATED VOLTAGE:
4
0.6/1 KV

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Table 9.1.52
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 02c016APPWP 22.2 820 1.910 2.2900 74 4.50 61 4.50 62 4.50

25 02c025APPWP 26.1 1066 1.200 1.4400 95 2.90 80 2.90 82 2.90

35 02c035APPWP 28.4 1205 0.868 1.0400 114 2.10 96 2.10 100 2.10

50 02c050APPWP 27.2 1425 0.6410 0.7710 134 1.55 113 1.55 121 1.55

70 02c070APPWP 30.7 1904 0.4430 0.5330 167 1.05 139 1.05 153 1.05

95 02c095APPWP 34.6 2347 0.3200 0.3850 200 0.79 167 0.79 185 0.79

Three Cores Cables

Table 9.1.53
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air

Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance

Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 03c016APPWP 23.9 1104 1.910 2.2900 62 3.90 52 3.90 54 3.90

25 03c025APPWP 25.2 1331 1.200 1.4400 81 2.50 67 2.50 70 2.50

35 03c035APPWP 27.5 1545 0.868 1.0400 98 1.80 80 1.80 85 1.80

50 03c050APPWP 31.5 2022 0.6410 0.7710 116 1.35 95 1.35 104 1.35

70 03c070APPWP 35.0 2477 0.4430 0.5330 142 0.92 117 0.92 131 0.92

95 03c095APPWP 39.5 2990 0.3200 0.3850 170 0.68 141 0.68 161 0.68

120 03c120APPWP 43.3 3790 0.2530 0.3050 195 0.55 162 0.55 187 0.55

150 03c150APPWP 47.6 4450 0.2060 0.2490 218 0.44 181 0.44 217 0.44

185 03c185APPWP 51.8 5115 0.1640 0.1990 248 0.37 206 0.37 249 0.37

240 03c240APPWP 57.9 6260 0.1250 0.1510 288 0.3 238 0.30 296 0.3

300 03c300APPWP 63.2 7320 0.1000 0.1230 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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Four Cores Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.54
In Single Way
Direct In Ground Installed In Free Air
Ducts
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

25 3Hc025APPWP 27.5 1448 1.200/1.1910 1.440/2.290 81 2.50 67 2.50 70 2.50

35 3Hc035APPWP 30.0 1709 0.868/1.9100 1.0430/2.2900 98 1.80 80 1.80 85 1.80
50 3Hc050APPWP 34.6 2306 0.641/1.2000 0.7710/1.4400 116 1.35 95 1.35 104 1.35
70 3Hc070APPWP 37.1 2735 0.443/0.8680 0.5330/1.0400 142 0.92 117 0.92 131 0.92
95 3Hc095APPWP 41.9 3367 0.32/0.6410 0.3850/0.7710 170 0.68 141 0.68 161 0.68
120 3Hc120APPWP 46.6 4351 0.253/0.4430 0.3050/0.5330 195 0.55 162 0.55 187 0.55
150 3Hc150APPWP 51.6 5033 0.206/0.4430 0.2490/0.5330 218 0.44 181 0.44 217 0.44
185 3Hc185APPWP 55.1 5829 0.164/0.3200 0.1990/0.3850 248 0.37 206 0.37 249 0.37
240 3Hc240APPWP 62.7 7191 0.125/0.2530 0.1510/0.3050 288 0.30 238 0.30 296 0.30
300 3Hc300APPWP 69.9 8295 0.1/0.2060 0.1230/0.2490 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

Four Cores Cables

Table 9.1.55
In Single Way
Direct In Ground Installed In Free Air
Ducts
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km)
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current Approx.
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 70 ⁰C
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m)
Ω/Km Ω/Km

16 04c016APPWP 24.4 1233 1.910 2.2900 62 3.90 52 3.90 54 3.90

25 04c025APPWP 27.7 1525 1.200 1.4400 81 2.50 67 2.50 70 2.50
35 04c045APPWP 30.2 1796 0.868 1.0400 98 1.80 80 1.80 85 1.80
50 04c050APPWP 35.0 2405 0.6410 0.7710 116 1.35 95 1.35 104 1.35
70 04c070APPWP 38.8 2946 0.4430 0.5330 142 0.92 117 0.92 131 0.92
95 04c095APPWP 44.9 3625 0.3200 0.3850 170 0.68 141 0.68 161 0.68
120 04c120APPWP 48.5 4584 0.2530 0.3050 195 0.55 162 0.55 187 0.55
150 04c150APPWP 52.7 5342 0.2060 0.2490 218 0.44 181 0.44 217 0.44
185 04c185APPWP 58.1 6328 0.1640 0.1990 248 0.37 206 0.37 249 0.37
240 04c240APPWP 66.8 7628 0.1250 0.1510 288 0.3 238 0.30 296 0.3
300 04c300APPWP 73.0 9120 0.1000 0.1230 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 70oC For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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INTRODUCTION DATA TABLES

STRANDED ALUMINIUM
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
0.6/1 kv

APPLICATIONS:
For indoor and outdoor installations in damp and wet locations.
Where mechanical damage is expected to occur.
Maximum operating temperature: 90°C

CONSTRUCTION:
1. CONDUCTOR
Aluminum, semi-rigid class 2 1

2. INSULATION
Cross-linked ployethylene [XLPE]
2
3. ARMOUR
Steel Wire

4. SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC]

STANDARDS:
IEC 60502-1 3
IEC 60228

RATED VOLTAGE:
4
0.6/1 KV

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Table 9.1.56
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 02c016AXPWP 18.8 679 1.910 2.4500 90 4.7 73 4.7 82 4.7

25 02c025AXPWP 21.9 954.4 1.200 1.5400 116 3.1 95 3.1 102 3.1

35 02c035AXPWP 23.5 1083 0.868 1.1130 142 2.2 112 2.2 126 2.2

50 02c050AXPWP 25.5 1255 0.6410 0.8220 168 1.7 133 1.7 151 1.7

70 02c070AXPWP 29.1 1713 0.4430 0.5690 206 1.1 168 1.1 192 1.1

95 02c095AXPWP 32.1 2056 0.3200 0.4110 248 0.8 204 0.8 231 0.8

Table 9.1.57 Three Cores Cables

Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air

Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance

Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 03c016AXPWP 20.3 800 1.910 2.4500 77 4.2 62 4.2 67 4.2

25 03c025AXPWP 23.8 1158 1.200 1.5400 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7

35 03c035AXPWP 25.8 1329 0.868 1.1130 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9

50 03c050AXPWP 28.5 1557 0.6410 0.8220 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4

70 03c070AXPWP 33.6 2223 0.4430 0.5690 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0

95 03c095AXPWP 36.9 2613 0.3200 0.4110 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7

120 03c120AXPWP 40.2 3053 0.2530 0.3250 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6

150 03c150AXPWP 45.5 4005 0.2060 0.2650 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5

185 03c185AXPWP 49.9 4658 0.1640 0.2120 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4

240 03c240AXPWP 55.5 5649 0.1250 0.1630 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3

300 03c300AXPWP 60.1 6552 0.1000 0.1310 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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Four Cores Cables With Reduced Neutral

Table 9.1.58
Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air
Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

25 3Hc025AXPWP 25.9 1283 1.200/1.1910 1.5400/2.4500 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7

35 3Hc035AXPWP 28.2 1476 0.868/1.9100 1.1130/2.4500 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9
50 3Hc050AXPWP 31.5 1780 0.641/1.2000 0.8220/1.5400 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4
70 3Hc070AXPWP 35.4 2418 0.443/0.8680 0.5690/1.1130 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0
95 3Hc095AXPWP 39.1 2911 0.32/0.6410 0.4110/0.8220 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7
120 3Hc120AXPWP 43.9 3770 0.253/0.4430 0.3250/0.5690 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6
150 3Hc150AXPWP 49.5 4498 0.206/0.4430 0.2650/0.5690 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5
185 3Hc185AXPWP 52.8 5197 0.164/0.3200 0.2120/0.4110 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4
240 3Hc240AXPWP 60.3 6393 0.125/0.2530 0.1630/0.3250 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3
300 3Hc300AXPWP 64.3 7364 0.1000/0.2060 0.1310/0.2650 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

Table 9.1.59 Four Cores Cables

Direct In Ground In Single Way Ducts Installed In Free Air

Conductor Overall Cable Max. Conductor Resistance
Product Code
Size diameter Weight (Ohm/km) Approx.
Current Approx. Current Approx. Current
Volt
Rating Volt Drop Rating Volt Drop Rating
Drop

DC at 20 ⁰C AC at 90 ⁰C (mV/
(mm2) (mm) (kg/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (A) (mV/A/m) (A)
Ω/Km Ω/Km A/m)

16 04c016AXPWP 24.1 1137 1.910 2.4500 77 4.2 62 4.2 67 4.2

25 04c025AXPWP 28.0 1410 1.200 1.5400 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7

35 04c035AXPWP 28.4 1567 0.868 1.1130 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9

50 04c050AXPWP 34.1 2077 0.6410 0.8220 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4

70 04c070AXPWP 37.0 2633 0.4430 0.5690 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0

95 04c095AXPWP 40.8 3142 0.3200 0.4110 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7

120 04c120AXPWP 46.1 4117 0.2530 0.3250 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6

150 04c150AXPWP 50.5 4819 0.2060 0.2650 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5

185 04c185AXPWP 55.3 5636 0.1640 0.2120 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4
240 04c240AXPWP 64.3 6881 0.1250 0.1630 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3
300 04c300AXPWP 69.8 8060 0.1000 0.1310 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

Installation Conditions for above ratings: Ground Temperature : 35°C

Ambient Air Temperature: 40°C Depth of Laying : 0.5m
Soil Thermal Resistivity : 1.2°C m/W
Maximum Conductor operating temperature at rated current
is 90°C For rating factors see Tables (8.1.1 & 8.3.1)
The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance.

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INTRODUCTION CONDUCTORS

INDEX

All Aluminium Conductors (AAC)

Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced Bare (ACSR)

Copper conductors (BC)

Arial Bundel Cables (ABC)

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CONDUCTORS

ALL-ALUMINIUM
CONDUCTOR
[AAC]

CONDUCTOR SECTIONS:

3 STRANDS 7 STRANDS

19 STRANDS 37 STRANDS

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10.1 All Aluminum Conductors (AAC)

All -aluminium conductor are the most favored type for use in the construction of relatively short span distribution
schemes and are in common use on lines for voltage up to 60 kV.

Another frequent application for all Aluminium Conductors is in flexible busbar connections.

Although Aluminum to copper connections can be made, it is better to use aluminium conductors for service
connections, as various forms of covered cable available for this purpose.

The data sheets show the most common sizes of conductor but other sizes, to any recognized standards or
customer can also be supplied.

AAC insulated with XLPE or PVC can also be supplied as per customers, requirements

CONDUCTOR SECTIONS

3 STRANDS

7 STRANDS 19 STRANDS

37 STRANDS

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Table 10.1.1 According To Bs 215: Part 1:1970
Stranding Approximate DC
Nominal Total Approximate Breaking Current
Code & Wire Overall Resistance
Area Area Weight Load Rating
Name Diameter Diameter At 20°C
mm2 mm mm mm2 kg/km KN Ohm/Km A
Migge 22 7/2.06 6.18 23.33 64 3.99 1.22700 144
Ant 50 7/3.10 9.3 52.83 145 8.28 0.54190 181
Fly 60 7/3.40 10.20 63.55 174 9.90 0.45050 199
Wasp 100 7/4.39 13.17 106.00 290 16.00 0.27020 271
Hornet 150 19/3.25 16.25 157.60 434 25.70 0.18250 364
Chafer 200 19/3.78 18.90 213.20 587 32.40 0.13490 414
Cockroach 250 19/4.22 21.10 265.70 731 40.40 0.10830 470
Butterfly 300 19/4.65 23.25 322.70 888 48.75 0.08916 528
Centipede 400 37/3.78 26.46 415.20 1145 63.10 0.06944 619

Other Popular Sizes

Table 10.1.2 According To BS EN 50182:2001

Stranding Approximate DC
Nominal Total Approximate Breaking Current
Code & Wire Overall Resistance
Area Area Weight Load Rating
Name Diameter Diameter At 20°C
mm2 mm mm mm2 kg/km KN Ohm/Km A
Gnat -- 7/2.21 6.63 26.9 73 4.83 1.20643 124

Mosquito -- 7/2.59 7.7 36.9 101 6.27 0.7749 144

Ladybird -- 7/2.79 8.37 42.8 117 7.28 0.6678 159

Bluebottle -- 7/3.66 10.98 73.6 201 11.78 0.3880 219

Earwig -- 7/3.78 11.34 78.6 215 12.57 0.3638 227

Grasshopper -- 7/3.91 11.73 84.1 230 13.46 0.2989 238

Clegg -- 7/4.17 12.51 95.6 261 15.30 0.10830 256

Beetle -- 19/2.67 13.35 106.4 292 18.08 0.2701 274

Bee -- 7/4.90 14.7 132.0 361 21.12 0.2165 308

Caterpillar -- 19/3.53 17.65 185.9 511 29.75 0.1546 380

Spider -- 19/3.99 19.95 237.6 653 38.01 0.1210 439

Moth -- 19/5.00 25.00 373.1 1025 59.69 0.0770 572

Drone -- 37/3.58 25.06 372.4 1027 59.69 0.0774 572

Maybug -- 37/4.09 28.63 486.1 1340 177.78 0.0593 676

Scorpion -- 37/4.27 29.89 529.8 1461 84.77 0.0544 710

Cicada -- 37/4.65 32.55 628.3 17332 100.54 0.0459 784

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Table 10.1.3 According To Bs 215: Part 1:1970

Stranding Approximate DC
Nominal Total Approximate Breaking Current
Code & Wire Overall Resistance
Area Area Weight Load Rating
Name Diameter Diameter At 20°C
mm2 mm mm mm2 kg/km KN Ohm/Km A
Migge 22 7/2.06 6.18 23.33 64 3.99 1.22700 144
Ant 50 7/3.10 9.3 52.83 145 8.28 0.54190 181
Fly 60 7/3.40 10.20 63.55 174 9.90 0.45050 199
Wasp 100 7/4.39 13.17 106.00 290 16.00 0.27020 271
Hornet 150 19/3.25 16.25 157.60 434 25.70 0.18250 364
Chafer 200 19/3.78 18.90 213.20 587 32.40 0.13490 414
Cockroach 250 19/4.22 21.10 265.70 731 40.40 0.10830 470
Butterfly 300 19/4.65 23.25 322.70 888 48.75 0.08916 528
Centipede 400 37/3.78 26.46 415.20 1145 63.10 0.06944 619

Other Popular Sizes

Table 10.1.4 According To BS EN 50182:2001

Stranding Approximate DC
Nominal Total Approximate Breaking Current
Code & Wire Overall Resistance
Area Area Weight Load Rating
Name Diameter Diameter At 20°C
mm2 mm mm mm2 kg/km KN Ohm/Km A
Gnat -- 7/2.21 6.63 26.9 73 4.83 1.20643 124

Mosquito -- 7/2.59 7.7 36.9 101 6.27 0.7749 144

Ladybird -- 7/2.79 8.37 42.8 117 7.28 0.6678 159

Bluebottle -- 7/3.66 10.98 73.6 201 11.78 0.3880 219

Earwig -- 7/3.78 11.34 78.6 215 12.57 0.3638 227

Grasshopper -- 7/3.91 11.73 84.1 230 13.46 0.2989 238

Clegg -- 7/4.17 12.51 95.6 261 15.30 0.10830 256

Beetle -- 19/2.67 13.35 106.4 292 18.08 0.2701 274

Bee -- 7/4.90 14.7 132.0 361 21.12 0.2165 308

Caterpillar -- 19/3.53 17.65 185.9 511 29.75 0.1546 380

Spider -- 19/3.99 19.95 237.6 653 38.01 0.1210 439

Moth -- 19/5.00 25.00 373.1 1025 59.69 0.0770 572

Drone -- 37/3.58 25.06 372.4 1027 59.69 0.0774 572

Maybug -- 37/4.09 28.63 486.1 1340 177.78 0.0593 676

Scorpion -- 37/4.27 29.89 529.8 1461 84.77 0.0544 710

Cicada -- 37/4.65 32.55 628.3 17332 100.54 0.0459 784

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Table 10.1.5 According To IEC 61089:1997

Stranding & Approximate Approximate Breaking DC Resistance

Nominal Area
Code Wire Diameter Overall Diameter Weight Load At 20°C
Number
mm2 mm mm kg/km KN Ohm/Km

10 10 7/1.35 4.05 27.4 1.95 2.8633

16 16 7/1.71 5.12 43.8 3.04 1.7896

25 25 7/2.13 6.40 68.4 4.50 1.1453

40 40 7/2.70 8.09 109.4 6.80 0.7158

63 63 7/3.39 10.20 172.3 1039 0.4545

100 100 19/2.59 12.9 274.8 17.00 0.2877

125 125 19/2.89 14.50 343.6 21.25 0.2302

160 160 19/3.27 16.40 439.8 26.40 0.1798

200 200 19/3.66 18.30 549.7 32.00 0.1439

250 250 19/4.09 20.50 687.1 40.00 0.1151

315 315 37/3.29 23.00 867.9 51.97 0.0916

400 400 37/3.71 26.00 1102.0 64.00 0.0721

450 450 37/3.94 27.50 1239.8 72.00 0.0641

500 500 37/4.15 29.00 1377.6 80.00 0.0577

560 560 37/4.39 30.70 1542.9 89.60 0.0515

630 630 61/3.63 32.60 1738.3 100.80 0.0458

710 710 61/3.85 34.60 1959.1 113.60 0.0407

800 800 61/4.09 36.80 2207.4 128.00 0.0361

900 900 61/4.33 39.00 2483.3 144.00 0.0321

1000 1000 61/4.57 41.10 2759.2 160.00 0.0289

Notes:
Values of current rating are valid up to 60 Hz at a wind speed of 0.6 m/sec. and the effect of sun for ambient
initial temperature of 35°C & an ultimate temperature of conductor 80°C

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Table 10.1.6 According To DIN 48201 PART 5

Stranding Approximate DC
Nominal Actual Approximate Breaking Current
& Wire Overall Resistance
Area Area Weight Load Rating
Diameter Diameter At 20°C

mm2
mm2 mm mm kg/km KN Ohm/Km A

16 15.89 7/1.70 5.1 43 2.85 1.80170 110

25 24.25 7/2.10 6.3 66 4.17 1.18060 145

35 34.36 7/2.50 7.5 94 5.74 0.83320 180

50 49.35 7/3.00 9.0 435 7.95 0.57860 225

50 48.35 19/1.80 9.0 133 8.44 0.59480 225

70 65.82 19/2.10 10.5 181 11.29 43700 270

95 93.27 19/2.50 12.5 256 15.65 0.30840 340

120 117.00 19/2.80 14.0 322 18.74 0.24590 390

150 147.10 37/2.25 15.8 406 25.22 0.19600 455

185 181.62 37/2.50 17.5 500 30.47 0.15880 520

240 242.50 61/2.25 20.3 670 39.40 0.11920 625

300 299.40 61/2.50 22.5 827 47.60 0.09651 710

400 400.10 61/2.89 26.0 1104 60.75 0.07222 855

500 499.80 61/3.23 29.0 1379 74.58 0.05782 990

625 626.20 91/2.96 32.6 1732 95.10 0.04625 1140

800 802.10 91/3.35 36.9 2218 118.30 0.03611 1340

1000 999.70 91/3.74 41.1 2767 145.68 0.02897 1540

Notes!
Values of current rating are valid up to 60 Hz at a wind speed of 0.6 m/s and the effect of sun for ambient initial
temperature of 35°C & an ultimate temperature of conductor 80°C

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10.2 Aluminum Conductors Steel Reinforced (ACSR)

Construction
The mixed construction of ACSR makes it a very flexible medium from design point of view. By varying the
relative proportion of aluminum And steel, the ideal conductor for any particular application can be produced
generally, ACSR consists of a galvanized steel core of 1 wire, 7 wires or 19 wires surrounding by concentric
layers of aluminum wire. When a conductor with a high current carrying capacity and comparatively
Low strength required, special construction are available with a high aluminum content

Protection against corrosion

A coating of non- oxidizing grease is normally applied to steel cores of all conductors, in addition to the
protection offered by the galvanizing of the steel wires. One or more layers of the aluminum wires can,
if required, be supplied partially or fully greased.
BICC Cables ensures complete freedom from contamination by other metals during the entire manufacture
of ACSR conductors.

CONDUCTOR SECTIONS

6 AI./1 St

26 AI./19 St
54 AI./19 St
7 AI./1 St

8 AI./1 St 18 AI./1 St

6 AI./7 St
18 AI./19 St

42 AI./19 St

12 AI./7 St
30 AI./7 St

24 AI./7 St
30 AI./19 St

26 AI./7 St 54 AI./7 St 76 AI./7 St

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Table 10.2.1 According To BS 215: Part 2:1970

Stranding & Wire Approximate Sectional Area DC
Nominal Diameter Approximate Breaking Current
Code Overall Resistance
Area Weight Load Rating
Name AL Steel Diameter AL Steel Total At 20°C

mm2 mm mm mm mm2 mm2 mm2 kg/km KN Ohm/Km A

Gopher 25 6/2.36 1/2.36 7.08 26.24 4.38 30.62 106 9.61 1.0930 126
Weasel 30 6/2.59 1/2.59 7.77 31.61 5.27 36.88 128 11.45 0.9077 134
Ferret 40 6/3.00 1/3.00 9.00 42.41 7.07 49.48 172 15.20 0.6766 161
Rabbit 50 6/3.35 1/3.35 10.05 52.88 8.82 61.70 214 18.35 0.5426 185
Horse 70 12/2.79 7/2.79 13.95 73.37 42.83 116.20 538 61.20 0.3936 268
Dog 100 6/4.72 7/1.57 14.15 105.00 13.50 118.50 394 32.70 0.2733 278
Wolf 150 30/2.59 7/2.59 18.13 158.10 36.80 194.90 726 69.20 0.1828 355
Dingo 150 18/3.35 1/3.35 16.75 158.70 8.80 167.50 506 35.70 0.1815 349
Lynx 175 30/2.79 7/2.79 19.53 183.40 42.80 226.20 842 79.80 0.1567 386
Caracal 175 18/3.61 1/3.61 18.05 184.30 10.20 194.50 587 41.10 0.1563 383
Panther 200 30/3.00 7/3.00 21.00 212.10 49.40 261.50 974 92.25 0.1363 421
Jaguar 200 18/3.86 1/3.86 19.30 210.60 11.70 222.30 671 46.55 0.1367 415
Zebra 400 54/3.18 7/3.18 28.62 428.90 55.60 484.50 1621 131.90 0.0674 635

Other Popular Sizes

Table 10.2.2 According To BS EN 50182:2001

Stranding & Wire Approximate Sectional Area DC
Diameter Approximate Breaking Current
Code Overall Resistance
Weight Load Rating
Name AL Steel Diameter AL Steel Total At 20°C

mm mm mm mm 2
mm 2
mm2 kg/km KN Ohm/Km A
Mole 6/1.50 1/1.50 4.50 10.6 1.77 12.4 42.8 4.14 2.7027 67
Squirrel 6/2.11 1/2.11 6.33 21.0 3.50 24.5 84.7 7.87 1.3659 109
Fox 6/2.79 1/2.79 8.37 36.7 6.11 42.8 148.1 13.21 0.7812 147
Mink 6/3.66 1/3.66 11.00 63.1 10.50 73.6 254.9 21.67 0.4540 174
Skunk 12/2.59 7/2.59 13.00 63.2 36.90 100.1 463.0 52.79 0.4568 246
Beaver 6/3.99 1/3.99 12.00 75.0 12.50 87.5 302.9 25.76 0.3820 193
Raccoon 6/4.10 1/4.10 12.30 78.8 13.10 92.4 318.3 27.06 0.3635 231
Otter 6/4.22 1/4.22 12.70 83.9 14.00 97.9 338.8 28.81 0.3415 240
Cat 6/4.50 1/4.50 13.50 95.4 15.90 111.3 385.3 32.76 0.3003 248
Hare 6/4.72 1/4.72 14.20 105.0 17.50 122.5 423.8 36.04 0.2730 273
Coyote 26/2.54 7/1.91 15.90 131.7 20.10 151.8 520.7 45.86 0.2192 311
Cougar 18/3.05 1/3.05 15.30 131.5 7.31 138.8 418.8 29.74 0.2188 314
Tiger 30/2.36 7/2.36 16.50 131.2 30.60 161.8 602.2 57.87 0.2202 323
Lion 30/3.18 7/3.18 22.30 238.3 55.60 293.9 1093.4 100.47 0.1213 448
Bear 30/3.35 7/3.35 23.50 264.4 61.70 326.1 1213.4 111.50 0.1093 481
Goat 30/3.71 7/3.71 26.00 324.3 75.70 400.0 1488.2 135.13 0.0891 542
Sheep 30/3.99 7/3.99 27.90 375.1 87.50 462.6 1721.3 156.30 0.0771 592

Other Popular Sizes

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Table 10.2.3 According to IEC 61089:1997

Stranding & Wire

Sectional Area Diameter DC
Diameter Approximate Breaking
Resistance
Code Steel Weight Load
At 20°C
Number ratio AL Steel Total AL Steel conductor core

mm2 mm2 mm2 mm mm mm mm kg/km KN Ohm/Km

16 17 16 2.67 18.7 6/1.84 1/1.84 1.84 5.53 64.6 6.08 1.7934

25 17 25 4.17 29.2 6/2.30 1/2.30 2.30 6.91 100.90 9.13 1.1478

40 17 40 6.67 49.7 6/2.91 1/4.91 2.91 8.74 161.5 14.40 0.7174

63 17 63 10.50 73.5 6/3.66 1/3.66 3.66 11.00 254.4 21.63 0.4555

100 17 100 16.70 117.0 6/4.61 1/4.61 4.61 13.80 403.8 34.33 0.2869

125 6 125 6.49 132.0 18/2.97 1/2.97 2.97 14.90 397.9 29.17 0.2304

125 16 125 20.40 145.0 26/2.47 7/1.92 5.77 15.70 503.9 45.69 0.2310

160 6 160 8.89 169.0 18/3.36 1/3.36 3.36 16.80 509.3 36.18 0.1800

160 16 160 26.10 186.0 26/2.80 7/2.18 6.53 17.70 644.9 57.69 0.1805

200 6 200 11.10 211.0 18/3.76 1/3.76 3.76 18.80 636.7 44.22 0.1440

200 16 200 32.60 233.0 26/3.13 7/2.43 7.30 19.80 806.2 70.13 0.1444

250 10 250 24.60 275.0 22/3.80 7/2.11 6.34 21.60 880.6 68.72 0.1154

250 16 250 40.70 291.0 26/3.50 7/2.72 8.16 22.20 1007.7 87.67 0.1155

315 7 315 21.80 337.0 45/2.99 7/1.99 5.97 23.90 1039.6 79.03 0.0917

315 16 315 51.30 366.0 26/3.93 7/3.05 9.16 24.90 1269.7 106.83 0.0917

400 7 400 27.70 428.0 45/3.36 7/2.24 6.73 26.90 1320.1 98.36 0.0922

400 13 400 51.90 452.0 54/3.07 7/3.07 9.21 27.60 1510.3 123.04 0.0723

450 7 450 31.10 481.0 45/3.57 7/2.38 7.14 28.50 1485.2 107.74 0.0642

450 13 450 58.30 508.0 54/3.26 7/3.26 9.77 29.30 1699.1 138.42 0.0643

500 7 500 34.60 535.0 45/3.76 7/2.51 7.52 30.10 1650.2 119.41 0.0578

500 13 500 64.80 565.0 54/3.43 7/3.43 10.30 30.90 1887.9 153.80 0.0578

560 7 560 38.70 599.0 45/3.98 7/2.65 7.96 31.80 1848.2 133.74 0.0516

560 13 560 70.90 631.0 54/3.63 19/2.18 10.90 32.70 2103.4 172.59 0.0516

630 7 630 43.60 674.0 45/4.22 7/2.81 8.44 33.80 2079.2 150.45 0.0459

630 13 630 79.80 710.0 54/3.85 19/2.31 11.60 34.70 2366.3 191.77 0.0459

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Table 10.2.4 According To DIN 48 204 - APR 1984

Stranding Wire
Sectional Area Diam Weight
Diameter DC
Breaking Current
Resistance
Load Rating
Nominal At 20°C
AL Steel Total AL Steel Core AL Steel Total
AL Steel

mm2 mm2 mm2 mm2 mm2 mm mm mm kg/km kg/km kg/km KN Ohm/Km A

16 2.5 15.27 2.54 17.8 6/1.80 1/1.80 5.4 42 20 62 5.81 1.8793 105
25 4 23.86 3.98 27.8 6/2.25 1/2.25 6.8 65 32 97 9.02 1.2028 140
35 6 34.35 5.73 40.1 6/2.70 1/2.70 8.1 94 46 140 12.70 0.8353 170
44 32 43.98 31.67 75.7 14/2.00 7/240 11.2 122 52 337 45.46 0.6573 -
50 8 48.25 8.04 56.3 6/3.20 1/3.20 9.6 132 64 196 17.18 0.5946 210
50 30 51.17 29.85 81.0 12/2.33 7/2.33 11.7 141 237 378 44.28 0.5644 -
70 12 69.81 11.40 81.3 26/1.85 7/1.44 11.7 193 91 284 26.31 0.4130 290
95 15 94.39 15.33 109.7 26/2.15 7/1.67 13.6 260 123 383 35.17 0.3058 350
95 55 96.51 56.30 152.8 12/3.20 7/3.20 16.0 266 446 714 80.20 0.2992 -
105 75 105.67 75.55 181.2 14/3.10 19/2.25 17.5 292 599 899 106.69 0.2736 -
120 20 121.57 19.85 141.4 26/2.44 7/1.90 15.5 336 158 494 44.94 0.2374 410
120 70 122.15 71.25 193.4 12/3.60 7/3.60 18.0 337 564 904 98.16 0.2364 -
125 30 127.92 29.85 157.8 30/2.33 7/2.33 16.3 353 238 590 57.86 0.2259 425
150 25 148.86 24.25 173.1 26/2.70 7/2.10 17.1 411 194 604 54.37 0.1939 470
170 40 171.77 40.08 211.9 30/2.70 7/2.70 18.9 475 319 794 77.01 0.1682 520
185 30 183.78 29.85 213.6 26/3.00 7/2.33 19.0 507 239 744 66.28 0.1571 535
210 35 209.06 34.09 243.2 26/3.20 7/2.49 20.3 577 273 848 74.94 0.1380 590
210 50 212.06 49.48 261.5 30/3.00 7/3.00 21.0 587 394 979 92.25 0.1336 610
230 30 230.91 29.85 260.8 24/3.50 7/2.32 21.0 638 239 874 73.09 0.1249 630
240 40 243.05 39.49 282.5 26/3.45 7/2.68 21.8 671 316 985 86.46 0.1188 645
265 35 263.76 34.09 297.8 24/3.74 7/2.49 22.4 728 274 998 28.94 0.1094 680
300 50 30426 49.48 353.7 26/3.86 7/3.00 24.5 840 396 1233 105.09 0.0949 740
305 40 304.62 39.49 344.1 54/2.68 7/2.68 24.1 843 317 1155 99.30 0.0949 740
340 30 339.29 59.85 396.1 48/3.00 7/2.33 25.0 983 242 1174 92.56 0.0851 790
380 50 381.70 49.48 431.2 54/3.00 7/3.00 27.0 1056 397 1448 120.91 0.0757 840
385 35 386.04 34.09 420.1 48/3.20 7/2.49 26.7 1076 277 1336 104.31 0.0748 850
435 55 434.29 56.3 490.6 54/3.20 7/3.20 28.8 1203 450 1647 136.27 0.0666 900
450 40 448.71 39.49 488.2 48/3.45 7/2.68 28.7 1233 320 1553 120.19 0.0644 920
490 65 490.28 63.55 553.8 48/3.40 7/3.40 30.6 1356 510 1860 152.85 0.0590 960
550 70 949.65 71.25 620.9 54/3.60 7/3.60 32.4 1520 572 2085 176.42 0.0526 1020
560 50 561.70 49.48 611.2 48/3.86 7/3.00 32.2 1553 401 1943 146.28 0.0514 1040

Current rating:
Values are valid up to 60 Hz, assuming wind velocity of 0.6 m/s, an initial ambient temperature of 35°C due
to the effect of solar radiation & conductor final temperature of 80°C

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10.0 OVERHEAD CONDUCTORS

BARE
COPPER
CONDUCTORS

APPLICATIONS:
1: Overhead transmission system
2: Overhead traction system
3: Transformer earthing (occasionally)

CONDUCTOR SECTIONS:

7 STRANDS 19 STRANDS 37 STRANDS

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10.3 BARE COPPER CONDUCTORS
These are standard circular bare copper conductors mainly used for:-
a) Overhead transmission system
b) Overhead traction system
c) Transformer earthing (occasionally)

While the tables give broad constructional details,

DIN 48201-1 & IEC 60228 covers all the details mentioned below:-
a) Material composition
b) Dimensions
c) Mechanical properties
d) Electrical resistance
e) Stranding details
f) Test details

7 STRANDS 19 STRANDS

37 STRANDS

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10.3.1 Bare Soft Drawn Stranded Copper Conductors

Application:
Soft drawn copper conductors are used for earthing electrical systems and equipment, where high
conductivity, flexibilty and easy handing during installation are required.

Specifications:
Type: Bare Copper
standard: IEC 60228

Conductor:
Soft annealed copper wires stranded in succesive layers, in opposite direction,
to form the copper stranded conductor.

DC Resistance:
The DC resistance of soft annealed copper conductor are based on 100 % conductivity
at 20°C with corresponding volume resistivity 1.7241 x10-8 ohm.m. and temperature coefficient of
resistance at 20 °C equal 0.00393.

Packing:
The soft drawn conductors are delivered in coils of 100 Mt. or in non returnable wood drums as stated in
technical information.

Approx Max D.C

Number Approx
Nominal Cross Conductor Resistance
Cable Code &Nominal wire overall diameter
Section mm2 Weight At 20°C
diameter NRx mm mm
Kg/km ohm/km
01c004CS000 4 7x0.84 2.5 35 4.81
01c006CS000 6 7x1.03 3.1 53 3.08
01c010CS000 10 7 X 1.33 4.0 88 1.83
01c016CS000 16 7 X 1.68 5.0 140 1.15
01c025CS000 25 7 X 2.11 8.3 221 0.727
01c035CS000 35 7x2.48 7.5 308 0.524
01c050CS000 50 19x1.76 8.8 419 0.387
01c070CS000 70 19x 2.12 10.8 807 0.288
01c095CS000 95 19 x 2.48 12.5 831 0.193
01c120CS000 120 37 X 2.00 14 1053 0.153
01c150CS000 150 37 X 2.22 15.8 1298 0.124
01c185CS000 185 37x2.48 17.5 1820 0.0991
01c240CS000 240 61 X 2.22 20 2141 0.0754
01c300CS000 300 61 X 2.48 22.4 2872 0.0801
01c400CS000 400 61 X 2.82 25.4 3455 0.047
01c500CS000 500 61 X 3.17 28.8 4385 0.0388
01c630CS000 630 91 X 3.00 31.95 5475 0.0283

The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance. Delivery length tolerance is +/-5%
Other sizes and mutiple conductor cables are available upon request.

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 10.3.2 Bare Hard Drawn Stranded Copper Conductors
Application:
Hard drawn copper conductors are used for overhead lines in transmission and distribution
electrical networks.

Specifications:
Type: Bare Hard Copper
standard: DIN - 48201, Part 1

Conductor:
Hard drawn copper wires stranded in succesive layer, in opposite direction, to form the copper
stranded conductor.

DC Resistance:
The DC resistance of hard drawn copper conductors are based on 97 % conductivity at 20 °C with
corresponding volume resistivity 1.777 x10-8 ohm.m and temperature coefficient of resistance
at 20°C equal 0.00393

Packing:
The hard drawn conductors are delivered in non returnable wood drums as stated in technical information.
Approx Max D.C Calculated
Number Approx
Nominal Cross Conductor Resistance Breaking
Cable Code &Nominal wire overall
Section mm2 weight At 20°C Load
diameter NRx mm diameter mm
kg/km ohm km KN
01c010CH000 10 7 X 1.35 4.1 90 1.806 4.02
01c016CH000 16 7x 1.7 5.1 143 1.1385 6.35
01c025CH000 25 7x 2.1 6.3 218 0.7461 9.72
01c035CH000 35 7x 2.5 7.5 310 0.5264 13.77
01c050CH000 50 7X3 9 448 0.3656 19.84
01c050CH000 50 19 X 1 .8 9 437 0.3759 19.38
01c070CH000 70 19 X 2.1 10.5 596 0.2762 26.38
01c095CH000 95 19 X 2.5 12.5 846 0.1949 37.39
01c120CH000 120 19 X 2.8 14 1060 0.1554 46.9
01c150CH000 150 37x 2.25 15.8 1337 0.1238 58.96
01c185CH000 185 37x 2.5 17.5 1640 0.1003 72.8
01c240CH000 240 61 X 2.25 20.3 2209 0.0753 97.23
01c300CH000 300 61 X 2.5 22.5 2725 0.061 120.04
01c400CH000 400 61 X 2.89 26 3640 0.0456 160.47
01c500CH000 500 61 X 3.23 29.1 4545 0.0365 200.38
01c630CH000 630 91 X 3.00 33.1 5475 0.0283 260

The above data is approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerance. Delivery length tolerance is +/-5%
Other sizes and mutiple conductor cables are available upon request.

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11.0 GLOSSARY

A B
Abrasion Resistance: Bare conductor
Ability of a material or cable to resist surface wear. A conductor having no covering.A conductor with no coating
A.C. Resistance or cladding on the copper.
The total resistance offered by a device to alternating Bedding
current circuit due to inductive and capacitive effects,as well as A layer of material applied to a cable immediately
the direct current resistance. below the armoring.
Active current Binder
In an alternating current, a component in phase with A spirally served tape or thread used for holding assembled
the voltage. The working component as distinguished from the cable components in place awaiting subsequent manufacturing
idle or wattles component. operations.
Aerial cable Braid
A cable suspended in the air on poles or other A fibrous or metallic group offilaments interwoven in cylindrical
overhead structure. form to form a covering over one or more wires.
Alternating current (A.C.) Breakdown of insulation
An electric current that continually reverses its direction giving a Failure of an insulated conductor resulting a flow of current
repetitive plus and minus wave form at fixed intervals. through the insulation. It may be caused by the application of
Alternating voltage excess voltage or by defects or decay.
The voltage developed across a resistance or impedance Break down voltage
through which alternating current is flowing. The voltage at which the insulation between two conductors
Ambient temperature breaks down.
The romal temperature within a given area. Bunched Strand
American wire gauge Any number of conductor strands twisted together in one
A standard used in the determination of the physical size of a direction with the same lay length.
conductor determined by its circular mil area. Usually expressed Buried Cable
as AWG. Also referred to as Brown and Sharpe (B&S) wire gauge. A cable installed directly in the ground without use of under
Ampacity ground conduit. Also called "direct burial cable".
The maximum current an insulated wire or cable can safely
\carry without exceeding either the insulation or jacket material C
limitations (Same as current carrying capacity).
Ampere Cable
The unit current. One ampere is the current flowing through one A group of individually insulated conductors in twisted or parallel
ohm of resistance at one volt potential. configuration, with or without an overall covering.
Anneal To subject Cabling
to high heat wit subsequent cooling. When annealing copper, the The act of twisting together two or more insulated components
act of softening the metal by means of heat to render it less brittle
by machine to form a cable.
expressed in Hertz.
Area of conductor Capacitance
The size of conductor cross-section measured in circular mils, Storage of electrically separated charges between two plates
square inches, etc. having different potentials.
Armor The value depends on the surface area of the plates and the
A braid or wrapping of metal, usually steel, used for distance and material between them.
mechanical protection. The quantity of electricity held statically in a capacitor or an
Armored cable insulated conductor.
A cable having a metallic covering for protection
Colour Code
against mechanical injury.
A colour system for circuit identification by use of solid colours,
ASAM
tracers, braids, surface printing, etc.
The American Society for Testing and Materials
AWG Composite cable
Abbreviation for American Wire Gauge. A cable consisting of two or more different types or sizes of wires.

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Concentricity Dielectric test
In a wire or cable, the measurement of the location of the center A test in which a higher than the rated voltage is applied for a
of the conductor with respect to the geometric center of the specified time to determine the adequacy of the insulation under
circular insulation. normal conditions.
Concentric Stranding Direct capacitance
A group of wires twisted so as to contain a center core with one The capacitance measured directly from conductor to conductor
or more distinct layers of spirally wrapped, wires laid overall. through a single insulation layer.
Conductance Direction of Lay
The ability of a conductor to carry electric current. The direction, either clockwise or counterclockwise,
It is the reciprocal of resistance and is measured in Mhos. of a conductor or group of conductors when looking axially
Conductivity down a cable length.
A term used in describing the capability of a material to carry an Drawing
electrical charge. Usually expressed as a percentage of copper in The manufacturing of wire , pulling the metal through a die or
conductivity copper being one hundred (100%) percent. series dies for reduction of diameter to a specified size.
Conductor
Any material capable of transferring electrical charge easily. E
Core
In cables, a term used to denote a component or assembly of Eccentricity
components, over which other materials are applied, such as Like concentricity, a measure of the center of a conductor's
additional components, shield, sheath, or armor. location with respect to the circular cross-section of the insulation;
Cross-Sectional Area expressed as a percentage of center displacement of one circle
The area of the cut surface of an object cut at right angles to the within the other.
length of the object. Embossing
Current A means of identification or lettering using heat and or pressure
The rate of flow of electricity in a circuit, measured in amperes. to leave raised lettering on the sheath material of the cable.
Current Carrying Capacity Extrusion
The maximum current an insulated conductor or cable can
The process of continuously forcing a plastic or elastomer and
continuously carry without exceeding its temperature rating.
a conductor core through a die, thereby applying a continuous
It is also called ampacity.
coating of insulation or jacket to the core or conductor.
Current, Direct (D.C.)

F
Electrical current whose electrons flow in one direction only;
it may be constant or pulsating as long as their movement
is in the same direction.
Farad
Cycle
A unit of electrical capacity.
The complete sequence of alternation or reversal of alternation
or reversal of the flow of an alternating electric current.
Filler
(1) A material used in the cable to fill large interstices between
(See Hertz)
electrical components;

D (2) A substance, often inert, added to a compound to improve

propertied and / or decrease cost.
D.C. Flame Resistance
Abbreviation for "Direct Current". Ability of the material to extinguish flame once the source of heat
is removed.
Dielectric Constant (K)
Flexible Cable
The ratio of the capacitance of a capacitor (or consoles) with
A cable containing one or more cores, each formed of a group
dielectric between the electrodes to the capacitance with air is
of wires, the diameters of the wires, the diameters of the wires
between the electrodes. Also called permittivity and specific
being sufficiently small to afford flexibility.
inductive capacity.
Flexibility
Dielectric Strength The ease with which a cable may be bent.
The voltage which an insulation can withstand before breakdown
Frequency
occurs. Usually expressed as a voltage gradient Number of times an alternating current reverses itself in one
(such as volts per mil). second. Expressed in Hertz (Hz), which is one cycle per second.

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11.0 GLOSSARY

G
source of such fields.
Inductive coupling
Crosstalk resulting from the action of the electromagnetic field of
Gauge
one conductor on the other.
A term used to denote physical size.
insulation

H
A non-conductive material usually surrounding or separating two
conductive materials. Often called the dielectric in a radio
frequency cable.
Harness
insulation Resistance
An arrangement of wires and cables, usually with many
That property of an insulating material which resists electrical
breakouts, which have been tied together or pulled into a rubber
current flow through the insulating material when a potential
or plastic sheath, used to interconnect electric circuit.
difference is applied.
Heat Resistance
Insulation Thickness
Ability of a substance to maintain physical chemical and electrical
The wall thickness of the applied insulation.
integrity under specified temperature conditions.
Interference
Henry
Any undesired electrical signal induced into a conductor by
Unit of inductance such that the induced voltage in volts is
electrical or electromagnetic means (Noise).
numerically equal to the rate of change of current in
amperes per second. ISO
International Standards Organization.
Hertz (Hz)

J
A term replacing cycles-per seconds as a unit of frequency.
High Temperature wire and cable
Those electrical wires and cable having thermal operating Jacket
characteristics of 125°C and higher. A material covering over a wire insulation or an assembly of
Hz components. An overall jacket on a complex cable grouping is
Abbreviation for Hertz. also often referred to as a sheath

I K
ICEA Kilohertz
1.000 Hertz (cycles per second}.
AInsulated Cable Engineers Association (formerly IPCEA)IEC Kilovolt
International Electro technical Commission, Similar to the ISO in A term denoting 1000 volts.
structure and scope. Kilowatt
IEEE A term denoting 1000 watts.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
impedance L
The total opposition that a circuit offers to the flow of alternating
current or any other varying current ata particular frequency. It is Lay Direction
a combination of resistance R and reactance X, The direction in which the strands of a conductor run over the top
measured in ohms. of the conductor as they recede from and observer looking along
the axis of the conductor.
impulse (Or pulse}
A surge of unidirectional polarity. Leakage Current
induced Current The undesirable flow of current through or over the surface of
An electric current set up in a circuit by interacting electrical insulation.
fields a current caused by electromagnetic induction.
inductance
M
The property of a circuit element that opposes a change in Mega ohm
current flow, thus causing current change to lag behind voltage One million ohms.
changes. It is measured in Henrys.
Mho
induction
The unit of conductivity. The reciprocal of an ohm.
The phenomenon of a voltage, magnetic field or electrostatic
Mhz
charge being produced in an object by lines of force from the
Megahertz (one million cycles per second).

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Moisture Resistance Pulse
The ability of a material to resist absorbing moisture from the air A current or voltage which changes abruptly from one value to
or when immersed in water. another and back to the original value in a finite length of time.
Multi-Conductor Pulse Cable
More than one conductor within a single cable. A type of coaxial cable constructed to transmit repeated high
Mutual inductance voltage pulses without degradation.
The ratio of voltage induced in one conductor to the time rate of
current change in the se arate conductor causing this induction.
Q
Mylar
DuPont trademark for polyethylene terephthalate (polyester) film Quad
used in the form of a tape. A four- wire unit of insulated conductors.

N R
Next Rated Temperature
Near end crosstalk The maximum temperature at which an electric component
can operate for extended periods without loss of its operating
O properties.
Rated Voltage
Ohm The maximum voltage at which an electric component can
Unit of resistance such that a constant current of one Ampere operate for extended periods without degradation of performance
produces a force of one volt. or safety hazard.
Overall Diameter Reactance
The opposition offered to the flow of alternating current by the
Finished diameter over wire or cable.
inductance or capacitance of a component or circuit.
Over Current Resistance
The Current which causes and excessive temperature rise In D.C. circuits, the opposition a material offers to current, measured
in a conductor. in ohms. In A.C. Circuits, resistance is the real component of
Overload Capacity impedance, and may be higher than the value measured at D.C.
The maximum level of current, voltage, or power which a device Round Conductor
can withstand before it is damaged. A conductor whose cross-section is substantially circular.

P S
Polyester Sheath
Polyethylene terephthalate which is used extensively in the The material, usually an extruded plastic or elastomer, applied
production of a high strength moisture resistant film used as outermost to a wire or cable. Very often referred to asa jacket.
cable core wrapping material.
Shield
Polyethylene
A metallic layer around an insulated conductor or group
A family of insulating materials derived from polymerization of
ethylene gas. They are basically pure hydrocarbon resins, with of conductors to prevent electrostatic or electromagnetic
excellent dielectric properties. interference between the enclosed wires and external fields.
Polyvinly chloride (PVC). This shield can be braided or served wires, foil wrap, foil backed
A thermoplastic material composed of polymers of vinyl tape, a metallic tube , or conductors, the shielding effectiveness
chloride which may be rigid or elastomeric, depending on is in proportion to the amount of coverage, usually expressed in
specific formulation. percentage.
Power Factor Shield Coverage
The ratio of resistance to impedance. The ratio of the actual power The physical area of a cable that is actually covered by the
of an alternating current to apparent power. Mathematically, the
shielding material and is expressed in percentage.
cosine of the angle between the voltage applied and the current
resulting. Signal
Current used to convey information, either digital, analogue,
Propagation time
Time required for an electrical wave to travel between two points audio or video.
ona transmission line.

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Single cable Volt (potential difference}

A cable designed to carry current of usually less than one ampere A unit of electrical pressure. One volt is the amount of pressure
per conductor. that will cause one ampere of current in one ohm of resistance.

Solid Conductor Voltage

A conductor consisting of a single wire. The term most often used in place of electromotive force,
potential, potential difference, or voltage drop, to designate
Spark Test
electric pressure that exists between two points and is capable of
A test designed to locate imperfections (usually pin- holes) in a producing a flow of current when a circuit is connected between
wire insulation by application of an electrical potential across the the two points.
material for a short period of time while the wire is drawn through Voltage Drop
an electrode field with one end of the wire grounded. The amount of voltage loss between two power in a circuit.
Stranded conductor Voltage Rating
A conductor composed of individual groups of wires twisted The highest voltage that may be continuously applied to a wire or
together to form an entire unit. cord in conformance with standards or specifications.
Strand Lay length Volume Receptivity
A distance of advance of on strand of a spirally stranded The electrical resistance between opposite face of a 1 cm cube
conductor, in oneturn,measured axially. of insulating material commonly expressed in ohms/ centimeter.

T W
Temperature Rating Watt
The maximum temperature at which insulating material may be A unit of electrical power. One watt is equivalent to the power
used in continuous operation without loss of its basic properties. generated by one ampere of current under a pressure of one volt
Tensile strength in a D.C. circuit.
A term denoting the greatest longitudinal tensile stress

a substance can bear without mechanical failure.Thermal

Rating
The maximum and / or minimum temperature at which a material
will perform its functions without undue degration .
Thermal Shock
A test to determine the ability of a material to withstand heat and
cold by subjecting it to rapid and wide change in temperature.
Tinned Copper
Tin coating over copper to aid in soldering and inhibit corrosion.
Tinned wire
Copper wire that has been coated with a layer of tin or solder to
simplify soldering.

V
Velocity of Propagation
The speed of an electric signal down a length of cable compared
to speed in free space expressed as a percentage. It is the
reciprocal of the square root of the dielectric constant of the
cable insulation.

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