Instrumentation - XLPE/PVC

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Instrumentation – XLPE/PVC

XLPE/PVC – 300V – 90ºC
NBR 10300/7290
IEC 60502-1

Types of Armor

Instrumentation MA

Aluminum tape shielding and drain (Single element)

Instrumentation TA

Full shielding in aluminum tape and drain (Multi-element)

Instrumentation ITA

Individual and total shielding in aluminum tape and drains (Multi-element)

Instrumentation HM

Unshielded (Single element)

Instrumentation TM

Unshielded (Multi-element)

Instrumentation ITM

Individual shielding in aluminum tape and drains (Multi-element)

Technical Characteristics

UV resistant

Free of Heavy metals

Flame Retardant

Oil Resistant

Bending Radius

Unarmoured cables: 6 x Outer diameter
Armored / shielded cables: 12 x Outer diameter

Maximum Traction

40 N/mm² applied on copper conductors.

Standard Construction

Conductor	Bare copper wires, soft temper. Stringing: Class 2, according to NBR NM 280.
Isolation	XLPE – Cross-linked polyethylene.
Identification	Pairs: black and white numbered. Trios: numbered black, white and red. Court: numbered black, white, red and blue
Communication Conductor	Section 0.5 mm2 in blue or orange color.
Cover	Thermoplastic compound, PVC/ST2 type, in black, with rip cord.

Optional Features

Upon request, instrumentation cables can be manufactured with the following construction options:

Conductor	Tinned copper; Class 5 copper.
Isolation	HEPR (90ºC) Polyethylene PE (70°C).
Shielding	Tinned copper braid (B); Copper tape (E);
Frame	Steel ribbons (D); Steel wire braid (C); Helical Steel Wire (SWA).
Cover	PE (Polyethylene ST3); Cylindrical finish - Classified areas
Color	Blue (application in intrinsically safe circuit), with cylindrical finish. Red (fire alarm), with identification of conductors: black and red. Other colors on request

Applicable Standards

NBR NM 280	Insulated cable conductors (IEC 60228 MOD).
NBR 6251	Power cables with extruded insulation for voltages from 1kV to 35kV.
NBR 10300	Control cables with extruded insulation of XLPE or EPR for voltages up to 1kV.
IEC 60502-1	Power cables with extruded insulation for voltages from 1kV to 30kV.
NBR 16442	Instrumentation cables with extruded insulation of PE or PVC for voltages up to 300 V.

Routine Tests

Alternating voltage test	1 kV / 1 minute
Resistence test of isolation	300 to 500V / 1 to 5 minutes.

Electrical Characteristics

Description	Unity	0,5 mm2	0,75 mm2	1,0 mm2	1,50 mm2	2,50 mm2	4,0 mm2
Max. DCR @20ºC	(Ohm/km)	37,08	25,235	18,643	12,643	7,632	4,748
Capacitance	(nF/m) to 1kHz	57	65	70	80	85	90
Impedance	(Ohms)	80	70	65	55	50	45
Inductance	(mH/km) to 1kHz	0,60	0,59	0,58	0,55	0,53	0,50