Photovoltaic Cable (Solar) : Solar Energy. Ful Lling The Energy Needs of Tomorrow
Photovoltaic Cable (Solar) : Solar Energy. Ful Lling The Energy Needs of Tomorrow
Photovoltaic Cable (Solar) : Solar Energy. Ful Lling The Energy Needs of Tomorrow
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COMPANY PROFILE
Bonton Cables is synonymous with dynamic and innovative insight into the cables industry. Electrical Characteristics
With two manufacturing units in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, over the last few Years, Bonton cables •Rated Voltage: 0.6/1 KV AC (1.2)KV DC
has invested heavily in manufacturing infrastructure, quality systems, process controls &
certifications and has become one of the most reputed wire and cable company in the •Rated DC Voltage; 1.5 KV (1.8) KV DC
country. •Maximum Permitted DC Voltage: 1.8 KV (conductor/ conductor,
Bonton Cables is amongst the very few in the world to receive the prestigious ISO/TS: 16949: non earthed system, circuit not under load)
2002 certified by UL. It has also acquired national/international product/quality certification
and accreditations that are applicable in the wire and cable industry •Maximum Permitted AC Voltage: 0.7/1,2 KV
• SEDEX • OHSAS 18001:2007 • TUV for FS (Flexible) •Insulation Resistance: 1000 Megohms(MΩ)
• CE • ISO 14001:2015 • Trusted Product •Spark Test: 6000 Vac (8000 VDC, 84000 VDC)
• RoHS Compliance • TUV for Solar • IATF 16949:2016 •Voltage Withstand! 6500 V as per EN50395 for 5 min
•Ampacity: According to requirements for cables for PV systems
Standards
BONTON offers its exclusive range of Solar Cables. BSEN 50618:2014
•Solar Cables are designed to meet the growing needs of the solar industry.
•Solar cables are flexible and are resistant to abrasion & moisture.
•As per client requirements
Thermal Characteristics
•Ambient Temperature: -40°C - +90°C
•Maximum Temperature at Conductor: 120°C (20000h)
Applications
These cables are designed for connecting photovoltaic power supply systems. These cables •Short Circuit Temperature: 200°C (For 5 Sec.)
can be used indoor & outdoor for flexible and fixed installations suitable for extreme weather •Thermal Endurance Test: According to EN 60216-2 (temperature index +120°C)
conditions.
•High Temperature Pressure: Test according to EN 60811.3-1
•Damp - Heat Test According to (EN50618 Table-2).
Construction Characteristics •1000hrs at 90°C and 85% humidity ( According to EN 60068-2-78 )
EU Directives
Sheath •The cables are RoHS (Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances)
compliance as per EU Directives 2002/95/EC
Solar Cables used in Solar Farm installations are mainly categorized as :
B. Array Junction Box to Main Junction Box and Main Junction Box to Main Inverter •Weathering-UV Resistance according to HD 605/A1 or DIN 53367
•Ammonia resistant: 30 days in saturated ammonia atmosphere (Internet testing).
These Solar DC cables which are not exposed to sunlight and are always routed through PVC
Pipes which are laid underground. Choice of cables can be done from anyone of the options •Very good resistance to oil and chemicals
given.
•High wear and robust. abrasion resistant
C. Inverter to Transformer Primary •Acid & Alkaline Resistance: According to EN 60811-2-1
The Three Phase AC output from the Inverters is connected to the Transformer Primary (Oxal acid and sodium hydroxide)
through Underground Armoured Cables. These cables are Copper or Aluminium XLPE Fire Performance.
insulated, GI armoured, UV stabilised PVC ST2.
• Flame retardant according to IEC 60332-1-2
D. Transformer Secondary to RMU/Switchyard • Low smoke emission < 20% as per ASTM D. 2843
• Halogen free according to EN 50267-2-1/-2, IEC 60754-2
The Three Phase AC output from the Transformer Secondary is connected to the
RMU/Switchyard through Armoured Cables. These cables are Copper or Aluminium XLPE • Acid gas emission not more than 0.5% as per IEC 60754-1/pH min. 4-3(As per
insulated, GI armoured, UV stabilised PVC ST2. IEC 60754-2)
E. RMU to Switchyard • Toxicity according to EN 50305, ITC- index<3
Three Phase AC connection from the RMU is connected to the Switchyard through Armoured Specifications
Cables. These- cables are Copper or Aluminium XLPE insulated, GI armoured, UV stabilised As per BSEN 50618:2014
PVC ST2.
Note:
All Solar cables with XLPE insulation armoured or unarmoured are
Type 1 specially manufactured with UV stabilised PVCST2 outer sheathing
DC Solar Cables are Single core Copper cables each for +ve and –ve. They are insulated and which are specially formulated compounds to sustain the Direct/
sheathed with Cross Linkable LSOH which has UV as well as Ozone protection properties. These Diffused/ Indirect sunlight in case of exposed cables at any stage of
cables comply with TUV specifications. installation.
Type 2
DC Solar Cable Cables are Single core Copper cables each for +ve and -ve. They are insulated
with HR 105°C PVC compound and sheathed with UV stabilized HR 105°C PVC compound.
TYPE 3
DC Solar Cables are Single core Copper cables for +ve and -ve. They are insulated with XLPE
compound and sheathed with UV stabilized PVC ST2 compound.
TUV Certificate
For EN 50618 Compliance