Description and application

Armoured instrumentation cable according to EN50288-7, foiled individually and as a whole, XLPE 90 °C halogen-free insulation and sheath. For the transmission of signals between equipment in industrial facilities in locations with hazardous atmospheres (ATEX)

Design

  • Overall cable shield
    Aluminium/polyester tape with 100% coverage + tinned copper drain wire.
  • Armouring
    Galvanized steel wire core
  • Conductor
    Bare copper, flexible, Class 2 to IEC/EN60228
  • Insulation
    XLPE
  • Wiring
    Two conductors form a twisted pair with optimum pitch to minimise potential external interference that can disrupt the signal. Pairs wired together concentrically.
  • Identification
    Numbered black and white
  • Grip
    Polyolefin
  • Grip colour
    Black
  • Sheath
    Polyolefin
  • Colour
    Black

Technical characteristics

  • Service temperature in fixed and protected installation
    -15 °C to +70 °C
  • Service voltage
    300/500 V
  • Temperature during handling, transport and storage
    +5 °C to +50 °C
  • Max. conductor temperature
    +90 °C
  • Max. temperature in short circuit (max. 5 sec)
    +250 °C
  • Test voltage
    2.000 V AC
  • Capacity
    ≤85 nF/km (this value can be increased by 20% from 4 pairs)
  • Minimum bend radius in fixed installation
    12 x outer diameter

Other properties

  • Standards of reference
    According to EN 50288-7
  • Water resistance
    AD5 Jets (possibility of water jets from any direction)
  • Impact resistance
    AG4 Very strong (reinforced for severe industrial use)
  • Oil resistance
    ICEA S-73-532
  • Resistance to hydrocarbons
    ICEA S-73-532 (4h, 70 ºC)
  • UV resistance
    Good (possibility of sheath discolouration over long time)
  • Chemical resistance in general
    Please refer to technical appendix
  • RoHS
    Free of harmful substances according to RoHS II - Directive 2011/65/EU and Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 amending Annex II of Directive 2011/65/EU

Fire resistant properties

  • Euroclase CPR
    Cca- s1b, d1, a1
  • Halogen-free
    EN 60754-1, IEC 60754-1, VDE 0482-754-1
  • Fire requirements
    EN 50575
  • Flame retardant
    EN 60332-1-2, IEC 60332-1-2, VDE 0482-332-1-2, NFC 32070 C2
  • Fire retardant
    EN 50399 (for CPR version), EN 60332-3-24, IEC 60332-3-24, VDE 0482-332-3-24
  • Low smoke opacity
    EN 61034-2 , IEC 61034-2, VDE 0482-1034-2
  • Low gas corrosivity
    EN 60754-2, IEC 60754-2, VDE 0482-754-2

Other colours and configurations possible on request. Sumcab Specialcable Group S.L. (Sumcab) reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this specification without prior notice.While Sumcab makes every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the data at the time of this publication, the information and specifications described in this document are subject to errors or omissions. Sumcab assumes no responsibility that may arise from the use of this specification. Drawings are not to scale unless otherwise specified and are provided for general and informational purposes only. All values represented in this specification should be used only as a guide.

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Applications

Armoured cables with ATEX steel wire core, Instrumentation and control

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