Low Voltage Cables Malaysia 2015

Low Voltage Cables
Product Catalogue
CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1
INTRODUCTION 3
HOW TO READ THIS CATALOGUE / APPLICABLE STANDARDS 4
PVC INSULATED CABLES
PVC CU / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )

PVC Insulated, Non-Sheathed Cable, 450 / 750V, SS358, IEC60227, BS EN50525-2-31, MS 2112-3 6
PPS CU / PVC / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )

PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 300/500v, MS2112-4 7
PPS CU / PVC / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )

PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 0.6 /1kV, IEC60502 8
PCC CU / PVC / PVC ( MULTI-CORES )

PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 600/1000V, MS2102 9
PSP CU / PVC / PVC / SWA / PVC ( MULTI-CORES )

PVC Insulated, PVC Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, PVC Sheathed Cable, 600/1000V, MS2103 11
XLPE INSULATED CABLES
XP CU / XLPE / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )

XLPE Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502 13
XP CU / XLPE / PVC ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

XLPE Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502 14
XSP CU / XLPE / PVC / SWA / PVC ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

XLPE Insulated, PVC Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, PVC Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502 16
LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN FLAME RETARDANT CABLES
FRT-XH CU / XLPE / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )

XLPE Insulated, LSZH Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502 18
FRT-XH CU / XLPE / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

XLPE Insulated, LSZH Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502 19
FRT-XAH CU / XLPE / LSZH / AWA / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )

XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Aluminium Wire Armoured, LSZH Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, BS6724 21
FRT-XSH CU / XLPE / LSZH / SWA / LSZH ( MULTI-CORES )

XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, LSZH Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, BS6724 22
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CONTENTS
LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN FLAME RETARDANT FIRE RESISTANT CABLES
FR-H 110 CU / MGT / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )

Mica Taped, Cross-linked Polyolefin LSZH Insulated, Non-Sheathed Cable, 450 / 750V (0.6 / 1kV*), BS7211 24
FR-XH CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )

Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, LSZH Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502 25
FR-XH CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, LSZH Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502 26
FR-XAH CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH / AWA / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )

Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Aluminium Wire Armoured, LSZH Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502 28
FR-XSH CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH / SWA / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, LSZH Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, BS7846 29
FR-XOL CU / MGT / XLPE / OS / LSZH ( SINGLE PAIR )

Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, Overall Aluminium Foil Screened, LSZH Sheathed Cable, 300 / 500V, BS EN50288-7 31
APPENDIX A - E
Appendix A - Schedule of Installation Methods of Cables 32
Appendix B - Current Rating Capacity, Voltage Drop & Short Circuit Rating 37
Appendix C - Rating Factors 45
Appendix D - Cable Cores Colour Code 50
Appendix E - Fire Performance Tests and Standards 51
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALES 53
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INTRODUCTION
Tai Sin Electric Cables (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is principally engaged in the
manufacturing and trading of electric wires and cables. Since its incorporation in
1999, Tai Sin has grown steadily over the years, building on the philosophy of
providing quality products with excellent customer service and support. We have
been catering to the cable needs and requirements of both large and small
customers from a wide range of industries. Our Company supplies to electrical
dealers, wholesalers and contractors for both private and public construction of
infrastructure, industrial and commercial as well as residential properties.
Our products, marketed under the brand name “Tai Sin”, are renowned for its quality
and conform to recognized manufacturing standards including the Malaysian
Standard (MS), Singapore Standard (SS), British Standard (BS) and the International
Electrotechnical Commission Standard (IEC).
Tai Sin firmly believes in continuously improving on our quality and our factory is
capable of manufacturing both standard as well as customized electric wires and
cables made to specific requirements. As testimony of our entrenched commitment
to the pursuit of excellence and in our drive to continuously improve our quality, Tai
Sin obtained the ISO Quality Management System certification as well as the
Products Certification licence from SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.
Further attestations of our beliefs to continuously improve in our quality as well as

cater to the needs and requirements of our customers, has resulted in our products
being awarded the Singapore Quality Mark by the Singapore Productivity and
Standards Board (PSB) and relevant approval from Syarikat Sesco Berhad was also
obtained for our East Malaysian market.
With the loyal support of our customers and suppliers, we are committed to further
improve the quality of our products through research and development and serving
our customers with faster turnaround time.
CERTIFIED TO MS 2112-3 : 2009 CERTIFIED TO MS 2112-4 : 2009 CERTIFIED TO MS 2102 : 2007 CERTIFIED TO MS 2103 : 2007 CERTIFIED TO IEC 60502-1 : 2004
CERTIFICATION NO.: PT024402 CERTIFICATION NO.: PC000790 CERTIFICATION NO.: PC000826 CERTIFICATION NO.: PC000858 CERTIFICATION NO.: PT024403
HOW TO READ THIS CATALOGUE
This catalogue consists of three types of Low Voltage Cables and they are categorized into three different sections,
1) PVC & XLPE Insulated Cables, 2) Low Smoke Zero Halogen Flame Retardant Cables and 3) Low Smoke Zero Halogen
Flame Retardant Fire Resistant Cables. In each section, the cables are further categorized by its electrical component
and conductor sizes, which ranges from 0.5mm2 to 1000mm2, armoured and non- armoured and with or without
copper-taped screened.
In this catalogue we have given each cable a name accompanied with the various short and long descriptions based
on its material used.
For example:
FR-XSH This is the short

CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH / SWA / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES ) description
Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, Full description
LSZH Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, BS7846 on the third line
To better understand the contents of the cable, we have included a 3-dimentional image plus a cross-sectional image
of the cable for easy reference of its structure and components. The technical specifications and figures are provided
by our quality team to ensure the accurate use of our products. Technical properties such as Current Rating Factor and
Voltage drop, and other essential technical details are provided in the Appendices at the last section of this catalogue.
The latest Cable Installation Methods as well as the new harmonized wiring colour codes (as per IEE Wiring Regulations,
17th Edition) are also provided in our Appendices for your easy reference.
For all other enquiries, please feel free to contact our friendly customer service hotline for further assistance.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Below are the applicable standards that are used as reference in the construction of our low voltage cables.
ASTM D 2863
Measuring the minimum oxygen concentration to support candle-like combustion of plastic (oxygen index).
BS6360
(withdrawn and replaced by BS EN 60228:2005) Specification for conductors in insulated cables and cords.
BS6387 / SS299
Performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions.
BS6724
600 / 1000V armoured electric cables having thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affect by fire.
BS7211
Thermosetting insulated cables (non- armoured) for electric power and lighting with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected
by fire.
BS7629-1
300 / 500V fire-resistant screened cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affect by fire.
Part 1: Multicore and Multi-pair Cables.
BS7846
600 / 1000V armoured fire-resistant electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.
BS EN50288-7
Multi-element metallic cables use in analogue and digital communication and control.
Part 7: Sectional specification for instrumentation and control cables.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Below are the applicable standards that are used as reference in the construction of our
low voltage cables.
BS EN50525-2-31
Single core non-sheathed cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation
BS EN50525-3-41
Single core non-sheathed cables with halogen-free crosslinked insulation, and low emission of smoke
BS EN60228
Conductors of insulated cables.
IEC60227-3
Polyvinyl Chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450 / 750V Part 3: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring.
IEC60228
Conductors of insulated cables.
IEC60331
Fire-resistant characteristics of electric cables.
IEC60332-1 / BS EN60332-1
Tests in electric cables under fire conditions.
Part 1: Method of test on a single vertical insulated wire or cable.
IEC60332-3-22 / BS EN60332-3-22
Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions.
Part 3-22: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables (Category A).
IEC60332-3-24 / BS EN60332-3-24
Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions.
Part 3-24: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables (Category C).
IEC60502-1
Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1kV up to 30kV.
Part 1: Cables for Rated Voltages of 1kV and 3kV.
IEC60754-1 / BS EN50267-2-1
Tests on gases evolved during the combustion of materials from cables.
Part 1: Methods of determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during combustion of polymeric materials taken from cables.
IEC60754-2 / BS EN50267-2-2
Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables.
Part 2: Determination of degree of acidity (corrosive) of gases by measuring pH and conductivity.
IEC61034-2 / BS EN61034-2
Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under defined conditions.
Part 2: Test procedure and requirements.
MS 2102
Electrical cable and wire : 600/1000 (Um = 1200) V multi core PVC insulated cable - non-armoured
MS 2103
Electrical cable and wire : 600/1000 (Um = 1200) V multi core PVC insulated cable - armoured
MS 2112-3
Electrical cable and wire : Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
Part 3 : Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring.
MS 2112-4
Electrical cable and wire : Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
Part 4 : Sheathed cables for fixed wiring.
SS358-3
Polyvinyl Chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450 / 750V.
Part 4: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring.
PVC
CU / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )
PVC Insulated, Non-Sheathed Cable, 450 / 750V, SS358, BS EN50525-2-31, IEC60227, MS2112-3
Component
1. Plain Annealed Copper Wire
2. PVC Compound
2 1
CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE STANDARDS

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Design Specification: SS358, BS EN50525-2-31, IEC60227
Stranded Circular or Compacted MS2112-3
Insulation: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conductor: IEC60228, BS EN60228
Compound Type C
Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1, BS EN60332-1
Insulation Colour: Black, Green/Yellow, Red, Yellow,
Blue, White, Brown, Grey or Others
INSTALLATION REFERENCE
Min. Bending Radius (mm): 6 x cable overall diameter
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Operating Voltage, Uo/U: 450/750V Max. Pulling Tension (N/mm2): 50
Operating Temperature: -15ºC to 70ºC
Final Short Circuit Temperature: 160ºC for cable ≤ 300mm2

140ºC for cable >300mm2
Test Voltage: 2.5kV for 5 minutes
Nominal No. and Diameter Radial Thickness Mean Overall Diameter Approximate
Conductor Area of Wires of Insulation (Upper Limit) Weight
(mm2) (no./mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
1 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 3.4 22.7

1 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 4.2 34.0
1x4 7 / 0.85 0.8 4.8 50.0
1x6 7 / 1.04 0.8 5.4 70.9
1 x 10 7 / 1.35 1.0 6.8 117.5
1 x 16 7 / 1.70 1.0 8.0 177.4
1 x 25 7 / 2.14 1.2 9.8 282.0
1 x 35 7 / 2.52 1.2 11.0 380.3
SINGLE CORE
1 x 35 19 / 1.53 1.2 11.0 376.0

1 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.4 13.0 515.8
1 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.4 15.0 726.4
1 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.6 17.0 1002.9
1 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.6 19.0 1251.0
1 x 150 37 / 2.25 1.8 21.0 1538.7
1 x 185 37 / 2.52 2.0 23.5 1927.9
1 x 240 61 / 2.25 2.2 26.5 2522.6
1 x 300 61 / 2.52 2.4 29.5 3155.2
1 x 400 61 / 2.85 2.6 33.5 4018.0
1 x 500 61 / 3.20 2.8 37.0 5044.9
1 x 630 127 / 2.52 2.8 41.0 6443.4
# For current rating and voltage drop, please refer to Table B1.1 and B2.1 on Page 37. Table 1
PPS
CU / PVC / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )
PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 300/500 V, MS 2112-4
Component
2. PVC Compound
3. PVC Compound
3 2 1

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Design Specification: MS 2112-4
Stranded Circular or Compacted
Conductor: MS IEC 60228
Insulation: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Compound Type PVC/C-70 Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1
Insulation Colour: Red or Black

Outer Sheath: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Min. Bending Radius (mm): 6 x cable overall diameter
Compound Type PVC/ST4-70
Max. Pulling Tension (N/mm2): 50
Outer Sheath Colour: Black
Operating Voltage, Uo/U: 300/500 V
Final Short Circuit Temperature: 160ºC
Test Voltage: 2 kV for 5 minutes
No. of Cores and No. and Diameter Radial Thickness Thickness Cable Overall Diameter Approximate
Nom. Conductor Area of Wires of Insulation of Sheath Lower Limit Upper Limit Weight
(mm2) (no./mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
1 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 0.8 4.3 5.0 39.8

1 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 0.8 5.0 6.0 56.9
SINGLE CORE
1x4 7 / 0.85 0.8 0.9 5.4 6.8 75.8

1x6 7 / 1.04 0.8 0.9 6.0 7.4 99.4
1 x 10 7 / 1.35 1.0 1.0 7.2 8.8 159.3
1 x 16 7 / 1.70 1.0 1.0 8.4 10.5 225.6
1 x 25 7 / 2.14 1.2 1.1 10.0 12.5 342.6
PPS
CU / PVC / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )
PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 0.6/1kV, IEC60502
Component
2. PVC Compound
3. PVC Compound
3 2 1

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Design Specification: IEC60502-1
Conductor: IEC60228, BS EN60228
Insulation: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Compound Type A Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1, BS EN60332-1
Insulation Colour: Red or Black

Compound Type ST 1
Outer Sheath Colour: Grey
Operating Voltage, Uo/U: 0.6/1KV
Final Short Circuit Temperature: 160ºC for cable ≤ 300mm2

140ºC for cable >300mm2
Nominal No. and Diameter Radial Thickness Cable Overall Approximate

Conductor Area of Wires of Insulation Diameter Weight
1 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 6.3 68

1 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 6.7 80
1x4 7 / 0.85 1.0 7.7 108
1x6 7 / 1.04 1.0 8.2 133
1 x 10 7 / 1.35 1.0 9.2 180
1 x 16 7 / 1.70 1.0 10.2 245
1 x 25 7 / 2.14 1.2 11.9 357
1 x 35 7 / 2.52 1.2 13.1 460
1 x 35 19 / 1.53 1.2 13.2 455
SINGLE CORE
1 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.4 14.8 604

1 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.4 16.6 818
1 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.6 19.1 1113
1 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.6 20.7 1363
1 x 150 37 / 2.25 1.8 22.9 1668
1 x 185 37 / 2.52 2.0 25.3 2077
1 x 240 61 / 2.25 2.2 28.6 2692
1 x 300 61 / 2.52 2.4 31.6 3345
1 x 400 61 / 2.85 2.6 35.2 4228
1 x 500 61 / 3.20 2.8 38.9 5275
1 x 630 127 / 2.52 2.8 43.1 6682
1 x 800 127 / 2.85 2.8 47.6 8407
1 x 1000 127 / 3.20 3.0 52.9 10535
PCC
CU / PVC / PVC ( MULTI-CORES )
PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 600/1000 V, MS 2102
Component
2. PVC Compound
3. PVC Compound
3 2 1
CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Rated Voltage, Uo/U 600/1000 V
Insulation: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound
Type PVC/A Final Short Circuit Temperature: 160ºC
Insulation Colour: 2 Cores: Test Voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes

Red, Black
3 Cores:
Red, Yellow, Blue REFERENCE STANDARDS
4 Cores: Design Specification: MS 2102
Red, Yellow, Blue, Black
5 Cores: Conductor: MS IEC 60228
Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, Green/ Yellow
6 Cores & above: Flame Retardancy: IEC 60332-1
White with Black numbering
Outer Sheath: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound INSTALLATION REFERENCE

Type PVC ST1 Min. Bending Radius (mm): 8 x cable overall diameter
Outer Sheath Colour: Black Max. Pulling Tension (N/mm2): 50
No. of Cores and No. and Diameter Radial Thickness Thickness of Cable Overall Approximate
Nom. Conductor Area of Wires of Insulation Sheath Diameter Weight
(mm2) (no./mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
2 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 10.4 151

2 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 1.8 11.2 187
2x4 7 / 0.85 1.0 1.8 13.3 270
2 CORES
2x6 7 / 1.04 1.0 1.8 14.4 338

2 x 10 7 / 1.35 1.0 1.8 16.3 468
2 x 16 7 / 1.70 1.0 1.8 18.4 645
2 x 25 7 / 2.14 1.2 1.8 21.8 951
3 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 10.9 176
3 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 1.8 11.8 222
3 CORES
3x4 7 / 0.85 1.0 1.8 14.1 325

3x6 7 / 1.04 1.0 1.8 15.3 413
3 x 10 7 / 1.35 1.0 1.8 17.3 584
3 x 16 7 / 1.70 1.0 1.8 19.6 818
3 x 25 7 / 2.14 1.2 1.8 23.3 1219
PCC
CU / PVC / PVC ( MULTI-CORES )
PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 600/1000 V, MS 2102
No. of Cores and No. and Diameter Radial Thickness Thickness of Cable Overall Approximate
Nom. Conductor Area of Wires of Insulation Sheath Diameter Weight
4 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 11.8 207

4 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 1.8 12.8 264
4x4 7 / 0.85 1.0 1.8 15.3 391
4 CORES
4x6 7 /1.04 1.0 1.8 16.7 502

4 x 10 7 / 1.35 1.0 1.8 18.9 727
4 x 16 7 / 1.70 1.0 1.8 21.5 1027
4 x 25 7 / 2.14 1.2 1.8 25.6 1540
5 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 12.7 247
5 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 1.8 13.8 318
5x4 7 / 0.85 1.0 1.8 16.6 475
7 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 13.7 301
7 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 1.8 14.9 392
MULTI-CORES
12 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 17.5 469

12 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 1.8 19.2 621
19 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 20.3 673
19 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 1.8 22.4 903
27 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 24.1 914
27 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 1.8 26.7 1235
37 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 26.9 1196
37 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 1.8 29.8 1629
PSP
CU / PVC / PVC / SWA / PVC ( MULTI-CORES )
PVC Insulated, PVC Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, PVC Sheathed Cable.
600 /1000 V, MS 2103
1
2
3
4
5
Component
2. PVC Compound
3. PVC Compound
4. Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured
5. PVC Compound
5 4 3 2 1

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Stranded Operating Voltage, Uo/U: 600/1000 V
Circular or Compacted
Insulation: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound
Type PVC/A Final Short Circuit Temperature: 160ºC
Insulation Colour: 2 Cores : Test Voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes

Red, Black
3 Cores : REFERENCE STANDARDS
Red, Yellow, Blue Design Specification: MS 2103
4 Cores :
Red, Yellow, Blue, Black Conductor: MS IEC 60228
5 Cores :
Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1
Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, Green / Yellow
6 Cores & above :
White with Black numbering INSTALLATION REFERENCE
Bedding: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound
Type PVC ST1 Max. Pulling Tension (N/mm2): 70
Bedding Colour: Black
Armour: Galvanized Steel Wire Armoured (SWA)
Outer Sheath: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound

Type PVC ST 1
No. of Cores No. and Radial Diameter Armour Thickness Cable Approximate
and Nom. Diameter of Thickness of Under Wire of Sheath Overall Weight
Conductor Area Wires Insulation Armour Diameter Diameter
(mm2) (no./mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
2 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 8.8 0.9 1.8 14.4 384
2 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 9.6 0.9 1.8 15.2 440
2x4 7 / 0.85 1.0 11.7 0.9 1.8 17.3 566
2 CORES
2x6 7 / 1.04 1.0 12.8 1.25 1.8 19.1 755

2 x 10 7 / 1.35 1.0 14.7 1.25 1.8 21.0 935
2 x 16 7 / 1.70 1.0 16.8 1.25 1.8 23.1 1173
2 x 25 7 / 2.14 1.2 20.2 1.6 1.8 27.2 1729
3 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 9.3 0.9 1.8 14.9 422
3 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 10.2 0.9 1.8 15.8 488
3x4 7 / 0.85 1.0 12.5 1.25 1.8 18.8 730
3 CORES
3x6 7 / 1.04 1.0 13.7 1.25 1.8 20.0 855

3 x 10 7 / 1.35 1.0 15.7 1.25 1.8 22.0 1079
3 x 16 7 / 1.70 1.0 18.0 1.25 1.8 24.3 1383
3 x 25 7 / 2.14 1.2 21.7 1.6 1.8 28.7 2055
PSP
CU / PVC / PVC / SWA / PVC ( MULTI-CORES )
PVC Insulated, PVC Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, PVC Sheathed Cable,
600 /1000 V, MS 2103
No. of Cores No. and Radial Diameter Armour Thickness Cable Approximate
and Nom. Diameter of Thickness of Under Wire of Sheath Overall Weight
Conductor Area Wires Insulation Armour Diameter Diameter
(mm2) (no./mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
4 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 10.2 0.9 1.8 15.8 474
4 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 11.2 0.9 1.8 16.8 552
4x4 7 / 0.85 1.0 13.7 1.25 1.8 20.0 833
4 CORES
4x6 7 / 1.04 1.0 15.1 1.25 1.8 21.4 985

4 x 10 7 / 1.35 1.0 17.3 1.25 1.8 23.6 1268
4 x 16 7 / 1.70 1.0 19.9 1.6 1.8 26.9 1786
4 x 25 7 / 2.14 1.2 24.0 1.6 1.8 31.0 2454
5 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 11.1 0.9 1.8 16.7 535
5 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 12.2 0.9 1.8 17.8 632
5x4 7 / 0.85 1.0 15.0 1.25 1.8 21.3 954
7 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 12.1 0.9 1.8 17.7 587
7 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 13.3 0.9 1.8 19.6 804
MULTI-CORES
12 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 16.0 1.25 1.8 22.3 955

12 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 17.7 1.25 1.8 24.0 1157
19 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 18.7 1.6 1.8 25.7 1377
19 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 20.8 1.6 1.8 27.8 1674
27 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 22.5 1.6 1.8 29.5 1745
27 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 25.1 1.6 1.9 32.3 2183
37 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 25.3 1.6 1.9 32.5 2149
37 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 28.2 1.6 2.0 35.6 2701
XP
CU / XLPE / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )
XLPE Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502
Component
2. Cross-linked Polyethylene
Compound
3. PVC Compound
3 2 1

Insulation: Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Compound Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1, BS EN60332-1
Insulation Colour: Natural

Compound Type ST2
Operating Voltage, Uo/U: 0.6/1KV

1 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 9.6 217

1 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 11.3 322
1 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 12.5 423
1 x 35 19 / 1.53 0.9 12.4 423
1 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.0 14.1 551
1 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.1 16.1 767
1 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.1 18.2 1037
SINGLE CORE
1 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.2 20.0 1287

1 x 150 37 / 2.25 1.4 22.2 1577
1 x 185 37 / 2.52 1.6 24.4 1957
1 x 240 61 / 2.25 1.7 27.5 2536
1 x 300 61 / 2.52 1.8 30.3 3155
1 x 400 61 / 2.85 2.0 33.9 4007
1 x 500 61 / 3.20 2.2 37.6 5020
1 x 630 127 / 2.52 2.4 42.4 6522
1 x 800 127 / 2.85 2.6 47.3 8279
1 x 1000 127 / 3.20 2.8 52.4 10367
XP
CU / XLPE / PVC ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )
Component
2. Cross-linked Polyethylene
Compound
3. PVC Compound
3 2 1

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Stranded Operating Voltage, Uo/U: 0.6/1KV
Circular, Compacted or Sectored
Compound Final Short Circuit Temperature: 250ºC

Brown, Blue or Red, Black
3 Cores:
Brown, Black, Grey or Red, Yellow, Blue REFERENCE STANDARDS
4 Cores: Design Specification: IEC60502-1
Brown, Black, Grey, Blue or Red, Yellow,
Blue, Black Conductor: IEC60228, BS EN60228
5 Cores:
Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/ Yellow or Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1, BS EN60332-1
Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, Green/Yellow or
White with Black numbering or Others
Assembly: Cores cabled together with filler and Min. Bending Radius (mm): 8 x cable overall diameter
covered with Polyester (PET) Tape
Outer Sheath: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound
Type ST2

2 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 10.0 123

2 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 10.8 153
2x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 11.9 197
2x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 13.0 252
2 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 14.9 358
2 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 17.0 505
2 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 20.4 754
2 CORES
2 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 22.7 984

2 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 22.4 1237
2 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 25.4 1711
2 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 28.2 2287
2 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 31.2 2856
2 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 34.9 3523
2 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 38.1 4387
2 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 43.2 5678
2 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 47.4 7028
Note: (S) - Sectoral Stranded Conductors. Table 9
# For current rating and voltage drop, please refer to Table B1.6 and B2.6 on Page 42.
XP
CU / XLPE / PVC ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

3 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 10.5 150

3 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 11.4 190
3x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 12.5 252
3x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 13.8 328
3 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 15.8 477
3 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 18.1 684
3 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 21.8 1035
3 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 24.2 1364
3 CORES
3 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 25.0 1766

3 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 28.9 2480
3 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 32.6 3338
3 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 35.8 4166
3 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 40.4 5147
3 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 45.0 6424
3 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 50.5 8335
3 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 54.6 10297
3 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 63.7 13234
4 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 11.3 182

4 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 12.3 233
4x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 13.6 312
4x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 15.0 411
4 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 17.2 605
4 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 19.8 876
4 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 23.9 1334
4 x 35 (S) 19 / 1.53 0.9 24.3 1622
4 CORES
4 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 27.0 2284

4 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 31.4 3231
4 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 35.3 4354
4 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 39.1 5463
4 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 44.8 6755
4 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 49.8 8446
4 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 57.1 11016
4 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 63.4 13717
4 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 72.8 17558
4 x 500 (S) 61 / 3.20 2.2 80.8 21991
5 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 12.1 214

5 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 13.3 278
5x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 14.7 375
5x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 16.6 496
5 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 18.8 737
5 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 21.6 1072
5 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 26.3 1640
5 CORES
5 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 29.3 2176

5 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.0 34.2 2849
5 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.1 40.0 4170
5 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.1 45.3 5617
5 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.2 50.6 7056
5 x 150 37 / 2.25 1.4 56.2 8680
5 x 185 37 / 2.52 1.6 62.8 10860
5 x 240 61 / 2.25 1.7 70.8 14093
5 x 300 61 / 2.52 1.8 78.3 17520
XSP
CU / XLPE / PVC / SWA / PVC ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )
XLPE Insulated, PVC Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, PVC Sheathed Cable,
0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502
1
2
3
4
5
Component
2. Cross-linked Polyethylene Compound
3. PVC Compound
5. PVC Compound
5 4 3 2 1
CONSTRUCTION Outer Sheath: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Stranded Type ST2
Compound
Insulation Colour: 2 Cores: Operating Voltage, Uo/U: 0.6/1kV
3 Cores: Operating Temperature: -15ºC to 90ºC
Brown, Black, Grey or Red, Yellow, Blue
4 Cores: Final Short Circuit Temperature: 250ºC
Blue, Black Test Voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes
5 Cores:
Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/Yellow or
Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, Green/Yellow or REFERENCE STANDARDS
White with Black numbering or Others Design Specification: IEC60502-1
Assembly: Cores cabled together with filler and Conductor: IEC60228, BS EN60228
Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-1, BS EN60332-1
Bedding: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound Type
ST2 or ST2 PVC Tape
Bedding Colour: Black Min. Bending Radius (mm): 8 x cable overall diameter
Armour: Galvanized Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) Max. Pulling Tension (N/mm2): 70
Nominal No. and Radial Diameter Armour Cable Overall Approximate

Conductor Area Diameter Thickness Under Armour Wire Diameter Diameter Weight
(mm2) of Wires of Insulation (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
(no./mm) (mm)
2 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 8.3 0.9 13.9 445

2 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 9.1 0.9 14.7 498
2x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 10.2 0.9 15.8 573
2x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 11.3 0.9 16.9 658
2 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 13.2 1.25 19.5 913
2 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 15.3 1.25 21.6 1122
2 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 18.7 1.6 25.7 1603
2 CORES
2 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 21.0 1.6 28.0 1921

2 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 21.2 1.6 28.3 2132
2 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 24.2 2.0 31.7 2736
2 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 26.8 2.0 35.3 3626
2 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 29.6 2.0 38.3 4295
2 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 32.9 2.0 41.8 5065
2 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 36.5 2.5 46.8 6434
2 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 42.2 2.5 52.9 8259
2 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 46.2 2.5 57.1 9793
XSP
CU / XLPE / PVC / SWA / PVC ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )
XLPE Insulated, PVC Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, PVC Sheathed Cable,
0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502

Conductor Area Diameter Thickness Under Armour Wire Diameter Diameter Weight
(mm2) of Wires of Insulation (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
(no./mm) (mm)
3 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 8.8 0.9 14.4 487

3 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 9.7 0.9 15.3 551
3x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 10.8 0.9 16.4 643
3x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 12.1 0.9 17.7 755
3 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 14.1 1.25 20.4 1057
3 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 16.4 1.25 22.7 1337
3 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 20.1 1.6 27.1 1937
3 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 22.5 1.6 29.5 2353
3 CORES
3 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 23.8 1.6 31.1 2759

3 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 27.5 2.0 35.8 3827
3 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 31.0 2.0 39.7 4825
3 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 34.0 2.0 42.9 5771
3 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 38.2 2.5 48.5 7301
3 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 42.6 2.5 53.1 8741
3 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 49.3 2.5 60.2 11198
3 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 53.2 2.5 64.5 13357
3 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 61.7 2.5 73.4 16606
4 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 9.6 0.9 15.2 541

4 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 10.6 0.9 16.2 617
4x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 11.9 0.9 17.5 733
4x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 13.3 1.25 19.6 966
4 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 15.5 1.25 21.8 1234
4 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 18.1 1.6 25.1 1706
4 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 22.2 1.6 29.2 2306
4 x 35 (S) 19 / 1.53 0.9 22.5 1.6 29.7 2482
4 CORES
4 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 25.8 1.6 33.3 3359

4 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 29.8 2.0 38.5 4671
4 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 33.5 2.0 42.4 5935
4 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 36.9 2.5 47.2 7546
4 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 44.0 2.5 54.5 9404
4 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 48.6 2.5 59.5 11315
4 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 55.5 2.5 66.8 14144
4 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 61.4 2.5 73.1 17092
4 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 70.2 3.15 83.8 22157
5 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 10.4 0.9 16.0 597

5 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 11.6 0.9 17.2 690
5x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 13.0 1.25 19.3 918
5x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 14.6 1.25 20.9 1089
5 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 17.1 1.25 23.4 1403
5 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 19.9 1.6 26.9 1973
5 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 24.6 1.6 31.6 2695
5 CORES
5 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 27.6 1.6 34.8 3345

5 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.0 32.8 2.0 41.3 4502
5 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.1 38.2 2.0 47.1 5901
5 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.1 43.3 2.5 53.4 7632
5 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.2 48.2 2.5 58.7 9585
5 x 150 37 / 2.25 1.4 55.0 2.5 65.9 11807
5 x 185 37 / 2.52 1.6 61.2 2.5 72.5 14193
5 x 240 61 / 2.25 1.7 68.6 2.5 80.5 17700

FRT-XH
CU / XLPE / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )
XLPE Insulated, LSZH Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502
Component
3. Low Smoke Zero Halogen
(LSZH) Compound
3 2 1

Compound Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-3-22, BS EN60332-3-22
Insulation Colour: Natural Low Smoke Zero Halogen: IEC61034-2, BS EN61034-2

IEC60754-1, IEC60754-2
Outer Sheath: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) BS EN50267-2-1, BS EN50267-2-2
Compound with Anti-Termite
Charateristic and UV Resistant
Outer Sheath Colour: Black Min. Bending Radius (mm): 8 x cable overall diameter

Operating Voltage: 0.6/1kV

1 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 6.1 75

1 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 6.5 89
1x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 7.1 110
1x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 7.6 136
1 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 8.6 186
1 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 9.6 254
1 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 11.3 367
1 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 12.5 472
1 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.0 14.1 612
SINGLE CORE
1 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.1 16.1 837

1 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.1 18.2 1114
1 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.2 20.0 1374
1 x 150 37 / 2.25 1.4 22.2 1675
1 x 185 37 / 2.52 1.6 24.4 2066
1 x 240 61 / 2.25 1.7 27.5 2661
1 x 300 61 / 2.52 1.8 30.3 3291
1 x 400 61 / 2.85 2.0 33.9 4159
1 x 500 61 / 3.20 2.2 37.6 5188
1 x 630 127 / 2.52 2.4 42.4 6638
1 x 800 127 / 2.85 2.6 47.3 8394
1 x 1000 127 / 3.20 2.8 52.4 10479
FRT-XH
CU / XLPE / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )
Component
(LSZH) Compound
3 2 1

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Stranded Operating Voltage: 0.6/1kV

3 Cores:
4 Cores: Design Specification: IEC60502-1
5 Cores:
Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/Yellow or Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-3-22, BS EN60332-3-22
White with Black numbering or Others Low Smoke Zero Halogen: IEC61034-2, BS EN61034-2
IEC60754-1, IEC60754-2
Assembly: Cores cabled together with filler and BS EN50267-2-1, BS EN50267-2-2
Outer Sheath: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) INSTALLATION REFERENCE

Compound with Anti-Termite Min. Bending Radius (mm): 8 x cable overall diameter

2 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 10.0 137

2 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 10.8 170
2x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 11.9 220
2x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 13.0 280
2 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 14.9 399
2 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 17.0 561
2 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 20.4 841
2 CORES
2 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 22.7 1096

2 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 22.4 1240
2 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 25.4 1694
2 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 28.2 2248
2 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 31.2 2782
2 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 34.9 3418
2 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 38.7 4233
2 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 43.2 5458
2 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 47.4 6736

FRT-XH
CU / XLPE / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

3 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 10.5 159

3 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 11.4 201
3x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 12.5 265
3x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 13.8 344
3 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 15.8 500
3 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 18.1 715
3 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 21.8 1082
3 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 24.2 1424
3 CORES
3 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 25.0 1751

3 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 28.9 2434
3 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 32.6 3256
3 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 35.8 4047
3 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 40.4 4967
3 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 45.0 6169
3 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 50.5 7978
3 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 54.6 9852
3 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 63.7 12567
4 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 11.3 189

4 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 12.3 242
4x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 13.6 323
4x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 15.0 425
4 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 17.2 624
4 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 19.8 901
4 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 23.9 1373
4 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 26.7 1815
4 CORES
4 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 27.0 2254

4 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 31.4 3162
4 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 35.3 4241
4 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 39.1 5302
4 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 44.8 6503
4 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 49.8 8104
4 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 57.1 10515
4 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 63.4 13058
4 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 72.8 16625
4 x 500 (S) 61 / 3.20 2.2 80.8 20785
5 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 12.1 223

5 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 13.3 288
5x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 14.7 388
5x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 16.3 512
5 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 18.8 759
5 CORES
5 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 21.6 1102

5 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 26.3 1685
5 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 29.3 2234
5 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.0 34.2 2845
5 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.1 40.0 3989
5 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.1 45.3 5348
5 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.2 50.6 6689
FRT-XAH
CU / XLPE / LSZH / AWA / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )
XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Aluminium Wire Armoured, LSZH Sheathed Cable,
0.6 / 1kV, BS6724
1
2
3
4
5
Component
(LSZH) Compound
4. Aluminium Wire Armoured
5 4 3 2 1 5. Low Smoke Zero Halogen
(LSZH) Compound

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Operating Voltage: 0.6/1kV
Insulation Colour: Natural Test Voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes
Bedding: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)

Compound REFERENCE STANDARDS
Design Specification: BS6724
Armour: Aluminium Wire Armoured (AWA)
Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-3-22, BS EN60332-3-22
Outer Sheath: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)
Compound with Anti-Termite Low Smoke Zero Halogen: IEC61034-2, BS EN61034-2
Charateristic and UV Resistant IEC60754-1, IEC60754-2
BS EN50267-2-1, BS EN50267-2-2
Nominal No. and Diameter Diameter Armour Cable Overall Approximate

Conductor Area of Wires Under Armour Wire Diameter Diameter Weight
1 x 50 19 / 1.78 12.9 1.25 18.6 932

1 x 70 19 / 2.14 14.9 1.25 20.6 1149
1 x 95 19 / 2.52 16.8 1.25 22.7 1463
1 x 120 37 / 2.03 18.6 1.25 25.2 1762
1 x 150 37 / 2.25 21.0 1.6 27.8 2181
SINGLE CORE
1 x 185 37 / 2.52 23.2 1.6 30.2 2633

1 x 240 61 / 2.25 26.1 1.6 33.1 3279
1 x 300 61 / 2.52 28.7 1.6 35.9 3966
1 x 400 61 / 2.85 32.5 2.0 40.7 5044
1 x 500 61 / 3.20 36.0 2.0 44.4 6168
1 x 630 127 / 2.52 40.4 2.0 49.0 7711
1 x 800 127 / 2.85 45.5 2.5 55.5 9840
1 x 1000 127 / 3.20 50.4 2.5 60.6 12071
FRT-XSH
CU / XLPE / LSZH / SWA / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )
XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, LSZH Sheathed Cable,
0.6 / 1kV, BS6724
1
2
3
4
5
Component
(LSZH) Compound
5 4 3 2 1 5. Low Smoke Zero Halogen
(LSZH) Compound

3 Cores:
4 Cores: Design Specification: BS6724
5 Cores:
Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/Yellow or
Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, Green/Yellow or Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-3-22, BS EN60332-3-22
White with Black numbering or Others
Low Smoke Zero Halogen: IEC61034-2, BS EN61034-2
Assembly: Cores cabled together with filler and IEC60754-1, IEC60754-2
covered with Polyester (PET) Tape BS EN50267-2-1, BS EN50267-2-2

Compound INSTALLATION REFERENCE
Armour: Galvanized Steel Wire Armoured (SWA)

Conductor Diameter of Thickness of Under Armour Wire Diameter Diameter Weight
Area (mm2) Wires (no./mm) Insulation (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
2 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.6 7.6 0.9 12.3 341

2 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 8.8 0.9 13.7 418
2x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 9.9 0.9 14.8 496
2x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 11.0 0.9 15.9 585
2 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 12.9 0.9 18.7 769
2 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 15.0 1.25 20.8 1081
2 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 18.4 1.6 25.1 1496
2 CORES
2 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 21.1 1.6 28.0 2014

2 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 20.7 1.6 27.8 2135
2 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 23.7 1.6 31.0 2728
2 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 26.7 2.0 35.0 3642
2 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 29.5 2.0 38.0 4341
2 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 32.8 2.0 41.5 5117
2 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 36.8 2.5 46.9 6574
2 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 40.9 2.5 51.2 8025
2 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 45.3 2.5 55.8 9596
Note : (S) - Sectoral Stranded Conductors. Table 17
FRT-XSH
CU / XLPE / LSZH / SWA / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )
XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, LSZH Sheathed Cable,
0.6 / 1kV, BS6724

Conductor Diameter of Thickness of Under Armour Wire Diameter Diameter Weight
Area (mm2) Wires (no./mm) Insulation (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
3 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.6 8.0 0.9 12.7 375

3 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 9.4 0.9 14.3 463
3x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 10.5 0.9 15.4 556
3x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 11.8 0.9 16.7 669
3 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 13.8 1.25 19.6 981
3 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 16.1 1.25 22.1 1283
3 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 20.2 1.6 27.1 1959
3 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 22.6 1.6 29.7 2418
3 CORES
3 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 23.3 1.6 30.4 2751

3 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 27.0 1.6 35.1 3610
3 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 30.9 1.6 39.4 4873
3 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 33.9 2.0 42.6 5824
3 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 38.1 2.5 48.0 7300
3 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 42.9 2.5 53.0 8832
3 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 48.0 2.5 58.5 10979
3 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 52.3 2.5 63.0 13153
3 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 60.8 2.5 71.9 16378
4 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.6 8.8 0.9 13.5 416

4 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 10.3 0.9 15.2 526
4x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 11.6 0.9 16.5 642
4x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 13.0 1.25 18.8 880
4 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 15.2 1.25 21.0 1156
4 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 17.8 1.25 24.5 1531
4 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 22.3 1.6 29.2 2335
4 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 25.1 1.6 32.2 2914
4 CORES
4 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 25.3 1.6 32.6 3351

4 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 29.7 2.0 38.2 4717
4 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 33.4 2.0 42.1 5988
4 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 37.2 2.5 47.1 7625
4 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 42.7 2.5 52.8 9164
4 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 47.3 2.5 57.8 11059
4 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 54.6 2.5 65.3 13939
4 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 60.5 2.5 71.6 16865
4 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 69.7 3.15 82.7 21985
5 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.6 9.6 0.9 14.5 478

5 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 11.3 0.9 16.2 599
5x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 12.7 0.9 18.5 752
5x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 14.3 1.25 20.1 1007
5 CORES
5 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 16.8 1.25 22.8 1352

5 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 20.0 1.6 26.9 1977
5 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 24.7 1.6 31.8 2764
5 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 27.7 1.6 35.0 3456
5 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.0 32.7 2.0 41.0 4553
5 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.1 38.1 2.0 46.8 5961
Note : (S) - Sectoral Stranded Conductors. Table 18
FR-H 110
CU / MGT / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )
Mica Taped, Cross-linked Polyolefin LSZH Insulated, Non-Sheathed Cable, 450 / 750V (0.6 / 1kV*),
BS7211
Component
2. Mica Tape
3. Cross-linked Polyolefin Low Smoke
Zero Halogen Compound
3 2 1

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Design Specification: BS7211
Fire Barrier: Mica Tape (MGT)
Fire Resistance: BS6387 (C,W,Z), SS299 (C), IEC60331
Insulation: Cross-linked Polyolefin (LSZH) Low
Smoke Zero Halogen Compound Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-3-22, BS EN60332-3-22
Insulation Colour: Orange or Others Low Smoke Zero Halogen: IEC61034-2, BS EN61034-2
IEC60754-1, IEC60754-2
BS EN50267-2-1, BS EN50267-2-2
Operating Voltage: 450 / 750V (0.6/1kV*)
Operating Temperature: -15ºC to 90ºC Min. Bending Radius (mm): 8 x cable overall diameter
Final Short Circuit Temperature: 250ºC Max. Pulling Tension (N/mm2): 50

1 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 4.1 32

1 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.8 4.8 46
1x4 7 / 0.85 0.8 5.3 62
1x6 7 / 1.04 0.8 5.9 84
1 x 10 7 / 1.35 1.0 7.3 135
1 x 16 7 / 1.70 1.0 8.3 195
1 x 25 7 / 2.14 1.2 10.1 299
1 x 35 7 / 2.52 1.2 11.2 397
SINGLE CORE
1 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.4 12.9 533

1 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.4 14.7 740
1 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.6 17.0 1015
1 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.6 18.7 1257
1 x 150 37 / 2.25 1.8 20.6 1524
1 x 185 37 / 2.52 2.0 22.9 1926
1 x 240 61 / 2.25 2.2 25.9 2510
1 x 300 61 / 2.52 2.4 28.7 3131
1 x 400 61 / 2.85 2.6 32.1 3975
1 x 500 61 / 3.20 2.8 35.6 4978
1 x 630 127 / 2.52 2.8 39.6 6333
Note: For FR-H cables, Cross-linked LSZH Compound will be used as the insulation material. Table 19
* Condition apply.
FR-XH
CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )
Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, LSZH Sheathed Cable, 0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502
1
2
3
4
Component
2. Mica Tape
(LSZH) Compound
4 3 2 1

Fire Resistance: BS6387 (C,W,Z), SS299 (C), IEC60331
Compound Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-3-22, BS EN60332-3-22
Insulation Colour: Natural Low Smoke Zero Halogen: IEC61034-2, BS EN61034-2

IEC60754-1, IEC60754-2
Outer Sheath: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) BS EN50267-2-1, BS EN50267-2-2
Outer Sheath Colour: Orange or Others Min. Bending Radius (mm): 8 x cable overall diameter

Operating Voltage: 0.6/1kV

1 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 6.1 78

1 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 6.5 92
1x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 7.1 114
1x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 7.6 141
1 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 8.6 192
1 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 9.6 261
1 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 11.3 376
1 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 12.5 482
1 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.0 14.1 624
SINGLE CORE
1 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.1 16.1 851

1 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.1 18.2 1131
1 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.2 20.0 1393
1 x 150 37 / 2.25 1.4 22.2 1695
1 x 185 37 / 2.52 1.6 24.4 2088
1 x 240 61 / 2.25 1.7 27.5 2687
1 x 300 61 / 2.52 1.8 30.3 3319
1 x 400 61 / 2.85 2.0 33.9 4190
1 x 500 61 / 3.20 2.2 37.6 5222
1 x 630 127 / 2.52 2.4 42.4 6675
1 x 800 127 / 2.85 2.6 47.3 8436
1 x 1000 127 / 3.20 2.8 52.4 10525
FR-XH
CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )
1
2
3
4
Component
2. Mica Tape
(LSZH) Compound
4 3 2 1

Final Short Circuit 250ºC
Insulation: Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Temperature:
Compound
Insulation Colour: 2 Cores:
3 Cores: REFERENCE STANDARDS
Brown, Black, Grey or Red, Yellow, Blue Design Specification: IEC60502-1
4 Cores:
Brown, Black, Grey, Blue or Red, Yellow, Conductor: IEC60228, BS EN60228
Blue, Black
5 Cores: Fire Resistance: BS6387 (C,W,Z), SS299 (C,W,Z),
Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/Yellow or IEC60331
White with Black numbering or Others Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-3-22, BS EN60332-3-22
Assembly: Cores cabled together with filler and Low Smoke Zero Halogen: IEC61034-2, BS EN61034-2
covered with Polyester (PET) Tape IEC60754-1, IEC60754-2
BS EN50267-2-1, BS EN50267-2-2
Charateristic and UV Resistant INSTALLATION REFERENCE
Outer Sheath Colour: Orange or Others

2 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 12.1 186

2 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 12.9 223
2x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 14.0 277
2x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 15.1 343
2 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 17.0 409
2 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 19.1 639
2 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 22.5 933
2 CORES
2 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 24.8 1196

2 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 23.4 1292
2 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 26.4 1750
2 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 29.2 2308
2 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 32.2 2852
2 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 36.0 3484
2 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 39.8 4302
2 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 44.2 5528
2 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 48.4 6806

FR-XH
CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

3 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 12.7 213

3 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 13.6 259
3x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 14.8 328
3x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 16.0 413
3 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 18.0 577
3 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 20.3 801
3 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 24.0 1183
3 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 26.5 1534
3 CORES
3 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 26.3 1826

3 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 29.9 2511
3 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 33.2 3331
3 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 36.4 4127
3 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 41.3 5056
3 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 45.6 6256
3 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 51.9 8082
3 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 55.8 9952
3 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 65.2 12671
3 x 500 (S) 61 / 3.20 2.2 71.4 15789
4 x 1.5 7/ 0.53 0.7 13.8 254

4 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 14.8 312
4x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 16.1 400
4x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 17.5 508
4 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 19.7 718
4 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 22.3 1006
4 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 26.5 1496
4 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 29.2 1949
4 CORES
4 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 29.7 2367

4 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 33.7 3280
4 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 37.5 4364
4 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 41.7 5430
4 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 46.7 6634
4 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 51.5 8239
4 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 58.6 10648
4 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 64.2 13177
4 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 74.1 16752
4 x 500 (S) 61 / 3.20 2.2 84.9 20967
5 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 15.0 301

5 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 16.1 372
5x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 17.5 480
5x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 19.1 613
5 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 21.6 872
5 CORES
5 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 24.4 1229

5 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 29.1 1835
5 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 32.2 2397
5 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.0 37.0 2979
5 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.1 42.8 4137
5 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.1 48.1 5505
5 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.2 53.4 6855
FR-XAH
CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH / AWA / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )
Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Aluminium Wire Armoured, LSZH Sheathed Cable,
0.6 / 1kV, IEC60502
1
2
3
4
5
6
Component
2. Mica Tape
(LSZH) Compound
6 5 4 3 2 1 5. Aluminium Wire Armoured
(LSZH) Compound

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Operating Voltage: 0.6/1kV
Compound Test Voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes
Insulation Colour: Natural

REFERENCE STANDARDS
Bedding: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Design Specification: IEC60502-1
Compound
Fire Resistance: BS6387 (C,W,Z), SS299 (C,W,Z),
Armour: Aluminium Wire Armoured (AWA) IEC60331
Outer Sheath: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-3-22, BS EN60332-3-22
Charateristic and UV Resistant Low Smoke Zero Halogen: IEC61034-2, BS EN61034-2
IEC60754-1, IEC60754-2
BS EN50267-2-1, BS EN50267-2-2
Nominal No. and Radial Diameter Armour Wire Cable Overall Approximate
Conductor Area Diameter Thickness of Under Armour Diameter Diameter Weight
(mm2) of Wires Insulation (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
(no./mm) (mm)
1 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.0 14.3 1.25 20.5 996

1 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.1 16.3 1.25 22.5 1265
1 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.1 18.2 1.25 24.4 1573
1 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.2 20.1 1.6 27.0 1931
1 x 150 37 / 2.25 1.4 22.0 1.6 28.9 2269
SINGLE CORE
1 x 185 37 / 2.52 1.6 24.3 1.6 31.2 2711

1 x 240 61 / 2.25 1.7 27.1 1.6 34.2 3379
1 x 300 61 / 2.52 1.8 29.7 1.6 36.8 4056
1 x 400 61 / 2.85 2.0 33.5 2.0 41.8 5168
1 x 500 61 / 3.20 2.2 37.0 2.0 45.5 6302
1 x 630 127 / 2.52 2.4 41.4 2.0 50.1 7856
1 x 800 127 / 2.85 2.6 46.5 2.5 56.6 9996
1 x 1000 127 / 3.20 2.8 51.4 2.5 61.9 12269
FR-XSH
CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH / SWA / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )
Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, LSZH Sheathed Cable,
0.6 / 1kV, BS7846
1
2
3
4
5
6
Component
2. Mica Tape
(LSZH) Compound
6 5 4 3 2 1 5. Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured
(LSZH) Compound

Compound Test Voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes
Insulation Colour: 2 Cores:
Brown, Blue or Red, Black REFERENCE STANDARDS
3 Cores: Design Specification: BS7846
Brown, Black, Grey or Red, Yellow, Blue
4 Cores: Conductor: IEC60228, BS EN60228
Blue, Black Fire Resistance: BS6387 (C,W,Z), SS299 (C,W,Z),
5 Cores:
Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/ Yellow or IEC60331
White with Black numbering or Others Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-3-22, BS EN60332-3-22
Assembly: Cores cabled together with filler and Low Smoke Zero Halogen: IEC61034-2, BS EN61034-2
covered with Polyester (PET) Tape IEC60754-1, IEC60754-2
BS EN50267-2-1, BS EN50267-2-2
Compound
Bedding Colour: Black Min. Bending Radius (mm): 10 x cable overall diameter
Armour: Galvanized Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) Max. Pulling Tension (N/mm2): 70
(no./mm) (mm)
2 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.6 9.6 0.9 11.4 438

2 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 11.0 0.9 16.0 531
2x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 12.6 0.9 17.0 607
2x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 13.2 0.9 18.2 709
2 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 15.0 1.25 20.2 888
2 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 17.0 1.25 22.9 1228
2 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 20.6 1.6 26.7 1657
2 CORES
2 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 23.2 1.6 30.2 2210

2 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 21.8 1.6 29.0 2256
2 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 24.8 1.6 32.2 2859
2 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 27.8 2.0 36.2 3804
2 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 30.6 2.0 39.2 4512
2 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 34.0 2.0 42.8 5298
2 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 38.0 2.5 48.2 6756
2 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 42.0 2.5 52.4 8222
2 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 46.4 2.5 57.0 9847
FR-XSH
CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH / SWA / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )
Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, LSZH Sheathed Cable,
0.6 / 1kV, BS7846
(no./mm) (mm)
3 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.6 10.2 0.9 15.0 477

3 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 11.7 0.9 16.7 581
3x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 12.8 0.9 17.8 677
3x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 14.1 0.9 19.1 799
3 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 16.1 1.25 22.0 1139
3 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 18.2 1.25 24.3 1440
3 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 22.5 1.6 29.5 2174
3 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 24.9 1.6 32.1 2627
3 CORES
3 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 24.7 1.6 31.9 2916

3 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 28.1 1.6 35.5 3756
3 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 31.6 2.0 40.2 5029
3 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 34.6 2.0 43.4 5993
3 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 39.1 2.5 49.1 7514
3 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 43.6 2.5 53.8 9046
3 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 49.5 2.5 60.1 11276
3 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 53.6 2.5 64.4 13464
3 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 62.4 2.5 73.6 16724
4 x 1.5 7/ 0.53 0.6 11.2 0.9 16.0 541

4 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 12.9 0.9 17.9 667
4x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 14.1 0.9 19.1 782
4x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 15.6 1.25 21.5 1055
4 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 17.8 1.25 23.7 1331
4 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 20.2 1.25 26.3 1709
4 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 24.9 1.6 31.9 2574
4 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 27.6 1.6 34.8 3167
4 CORES
4 x 50 (S) 19 / 1.78 1.0 28.1 1.6 35.5 3622

4 x 70 (S) 19 / 2.14 1.1 32.1 2.0 40.7 5005
4 x 95 (S) 19 / 2.52 1.1 35.7 2.0 44.5 6293
4 x 120 (S) 37 / 2.03 1.2 39.3 2.5 49.3 7961
4 x 150 (S) 37 / 2.25 1.4 44.7 2.5 54.9 9516
4 x 185 (S) 37 / 2.52 1.6 49.1 2.5 59.7 11386
4 x 240 (S) 61 / 2.25 1.7 56.2 2.5 67.0 14284
4 x 300 (S) 61 / 2.52 1.8 61.4 2.5 72.6 17179
4 x 400 (S) 61 / 2.85 2.0 71.1 3.15 84.2 22343
5 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.6 12.3 0.9 17.3 619

5 x 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 14.2 0.9 19.2 755
5x4 7 / 0.85 0.7 15.6 0.9 20.8 906
5x6 7 / 1.04 0.7 17.2 1.25 23.1 1210
5 x 10 7 / 1.35 0.7 19.6 1.25 25.7 1560
5 CORES
5 x 16 7 / 1.70 0.7 22.7 1.6 29.7 2215

5 x 25 7 / 2.14 0.9 27.6 1.6 34.8 3051
5 x 35 7 / 2.52 0.9 30.6 1.6 38.0 3743
5 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.0 35.5 2.0 43.9 4858
5 x 70 19 / 2.14 1.1 40.9 2.0 49.7 6317
5 x 95 19 / 2.52 1.1 46.4 2.5 56.4 8521
5 x 120 37 / 2.03 1.2 51.5 2.5 61.9 10194
FR-XOL
CU / MGT / XLPE / OS / LSZH ( SINGLE PAIR )
Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, Overall Aluminium Foil Screened, LSZH Sheathed Cable,
300 / 500V, BS EN50288-7
1
2
3
4
5
6
Component
2. Mica Tape
4. Tinned Copper Drain Wire
5. Aluminium / Polyester Tape
6 5 4 3 2 1 (LSZH) Compound

Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Stranded Operating Voltage, Uo/U: 300/500V
Circular
Compound Test Voltage: 2kV for 1 minute
Insulation Colour: Black, White or Others

REFERENCE STANDARDS
Lay Up: Pair - Cores twisted to pair Design Specification: BS EN50288-7
Wrap Film: Polyester Binder Tape Conductor: IEC60228, BS EN60228
Overall Screen: Aluminium/Polyester Tape, with a Fire Resistance: BS6387 (C, W, Z), SS299 (C, W, Z),
Tinned Copper Drain Wire 0.5mm2 IEC60331
(7/0.3mm) (OS)
Flame Retardancy: IEC60332-3-22, BS EN60332-3-22
Compound with Anti-Termite Low Smoke Zero Halogen: IEC61034-2, BS EN61034-2
Characteristic and UV Resistant IEC60754-1, IEC60754-2
BS EN50267-2-1, BS EN50267-2-2
No. of Pairs Nominal No. and Diameter Radial Thickness Cable Overall Approximate
1P 1.0 7 / 0.43 0.6 10.0 98

SINGLE
PAIR
1P 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.6 10.6 113

1P 2.5 7 / 0.67 0.7 12.0 150
Note: Class 5 conductors are available upon request. Table 26
APPENDIX A
Table A1.1
Schedule of Installation Methods of cables (including Reference Methods)
for determining current-carrying capacity
NOTE 1: The illustrations are not intended to depict actual product or installation practices but are indicative of the method described.
NOTE 2: The installation and reference methods stated are in line with IEC. However, not all methods have a corresponding rating for all cable types.
Installation Method Reference Method

to be used to determine
Number Examples Description current-carrying capacity
1 Non-sheathed cables in conduit in a thermally A

insulated wall with an inner skin having a
ROOM thermal conductance of not less than 10 W/m2k
2 Multicore cable in conduit in a thermally A

insulated wall with an inner skin having a
ROOM thermal conductance of not less than 10 W/m2k
3 Multicore cable direct in a thermally insulated A

wall with an inner skin having a thermal
ROOM conductance of not less than 10 W/m2k
4 Non-sheathed cables in conduit on a wooden B

or masonry wall or spaced less than 0.3 x conduit
diameter from it c
5 Multicore cable in conduit on a wooden or B

masonry wall or spaced less than 0.3 x conduit
diameter from it c
6 Non-sheathed cables in cable trunking on a B

7 wooden or masonry wall
6 - run horizontally b
6 7 7 - run vertically b, c
8 Multicore cable in cable trunking on a wooden B*

9 or masonry wall
8 - run horizontally b
8 9 9 - run vertically b, c
10 Non-sheathed cables in suspended cable B

trunking b
11 Multicore cable in suspended cable B

trunking b
10 11
12 Non-sheathed cables run in mouldings c, e A
13 Non-sheathed cables in skirting trunking B

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14 ICT ICT Multicore cable in skirting trunking B
13 14
b Values given for Installation Method B in Appendix A are for a single circuit. Where there is more than one circuit in the trunking the group rating factor given in Table C2.1 is applicable,
irrespective of the presence of an internal barrier or partition.
c Care is needed where the cable runs vertically and ventilation is restricted. The ambient temperature at the top of the vertical section can be much higher.
e The thermal resistivity of the enclosure is assumed to be poor because of the material of construction and possible air spaces. Where the construction is thermally equivalent to Installation
Methods 6 or 7, Reference Method B may be used.
* Still under consideration in IEC.
APPENDIX A
Table A1.2

20 Single-core or multicore cables: C

Fixed on (clipped direct), or spaced less than
0.3 x cable diameter from a wooden or masonry
wall c
21 Single-core or multicore cables: B

Fixed directly under wooden or masonry ceiling (Higher than standard ambient temperatures
may occur with this installation method)
22 Single-core or multicore cables: E, F or G*

Spaced from a ceiling (Higher than standard ambient temperatures
may occur with this installation method)
30 ≥0.3 De Single-core or multicore cables: C

On unperforated tray run horizontally or with item 2 of Table C2.1
vertically c, h
≥0.3 De
31 ≥0.3 De Single-core or multicore cables: E or F

On unperforated tray run horizontally or
vertically c, h
≥0.3 De
32 ≥0.3 De Single-core or multicore cables: E or F

On brackets or on a wire mesh tray run
horizontally or vertically c, h
≥0.3 De
33 Single-core or multicore cables: E, F or Gg

Spaced more than 0.3 x the cable diameter from
a wall
34 Single-core or multicore cables: E or F

On a ladder c
35 Single-core or multicore cable suspended E or F

from or incorporating a support wire or harness
f The thermal resistivity of the enclosure is assumed to be poor because of the material of construction and possible air spaces. Where the construction is thermally equivalent to Installation
Methods 6, 7, 8 or 9. Reference Method B may be used.
g The factor in Table C2.1 may also be used.
h De = the external diameter of a multicore cable:

– 2.2 x the cable diameter when three single-core cables are bound in trefoil, or
– 3 x the cable diameter when three single-core cables are laid in flat formation.
* Still under consideration in IEC.
APPENDIX A
Table A1.3

36 Bare or non-sheathed cables on insulators G
40 Single-core or multicore cables: Where 1.5 De ≤ V ≤ 20 De

In a building void c, h, i Use B
V
De
41 Non-sheathed cables: Where 1.5 De ≤ V

- In conduit Use B
V - In a building void
De
- In masonry having a thermal resistivity not
greater than 2 K.m/W c, i, j
42 Single-core or multicore cables: Where 1.5 De ≤ V

- In conduit Use B
De V - In a building void
greater than 2 K.m/W c, j
43 Non-sheathed cables: Where 1.5 De ≤ V

- In cable ducting Use B
44 Single-core or multicore cables: Where 1.5 De ≤ V

45 Non-sheathed cables: Where 1.5 De ≤ V ≤ 50 De

V - In masonry having a thermal resistivity not
De
greater than 2 K.m/W c, h, i

V - In masonry having a thermal resistivity not
De
greater than 2 K.m/W c, h, i

- In a ceiling void Use B
- In a suspended floor h, i
V
De
50 Non-sheathed cables in flush cable trunking B

in the floor
g The factors in table C2.1 may also be used.
h De = the external diameter of a multicore cable:

- 2.2x the cable diameter when three single-core cables are bound in trefoil, or
- 3x the cable diameter when three single-core cables are laid in flat formation.
i V = the smaller dimension or diameter of a masonry duct or void, or the vertical depth of a rectangular duct, floor or ceiling void or channel.
j De = external diameter of conduit or vertical depth of cable ducting.
APPENDIX A
Table A1.4

51 Multicore cable in flush cable trunking in the B

floor
52 Non-sheathed cables in flush trunking c B

TV TV
53 ICT ICT Multicore cable in flush trunking c B
52 53
54 Non-sheathed cables or single-core cables Where 1.5 De ≤ V

De V in conduit in an unventilated cable channel run Use B
horizontally or vertically c, i, k, m
55 Non-sheathed cables in conduit in an open or B

ventilated cable channel in the floor l, m
56 Sheathed single-core or multicore cable in B

an open or ventilated cable channel run
horizontally or vertically m
57 Single-core or multicore cable direct in C

masonry having a thermal resistivity not greater
than 2 K.m/W
- Without added mechanical protection n, o
58 Single-core or multicore cable direct in C

masonry having a thermal resistivity not greater
than 2 K.m/W
- With added mechanical protection n, o
(e.g. capping)
59 Non-sheathed cables or single-core cables B

in conduit in masonry having a thermal
resistivity not greater than 2 K.m/W o
60 Multicore cables in conduit in masonry B

having a thermal resistivity not greater than
2 K.m/W o
k De = external diameter of conduit.
i V = the smaller dimension or diameter of a masonry duct or void, or the vertical depth of a rectangular duct, floor or ceiling void or channel. The depth of the channel is more important
than the width.
i For multicore cable installed as method 55, use current-carrying capacity for Reference Method B.
m It is recommended that these installation methods are used only in areas where access is restricted to authorized persons so that the reduction in current-carrying capacity and the fire hazard
due to the accumulation of debris can be prevented.
n For cables having conductors not greater than 16mm2, the current carrying capacity may be higher.
o Thermal resistivity of masonry is not greater than 2 K.m/W. The term masonry is taken to include brickwork, concrete, plaster and the like (excludes thermally insulating materials).
APPENDIX A
Table A1.5

70 Multicore unarmoured cable in conduit or in D

cable ducting in the ground
71 Single-core unarmoured cable in conduit or D

in cable ducting in the ground
72 Sheathed, armoured or multicore cables D

direct in the ground
– Without added mechanical protection
(see note)
73 Sheathed, armoured or multicore cables D

direct in the ground
– With added mechanical protection
(eg. cable covers)
(see note)
Note: The inclusion of directly buried cables is satisfactory where the soil thermal resistivity is of the order of 2.5K.m/W. For lower soil resistivities, the current-carrying capacity for directly buried
cables is appreciably higher than for cables in ducts.
APPENDIX B BS 6004
MS 2112-3
Current Carrying Capacity ( IN AMPERES ) MS 2112-4
SS 358
Table B1.1: Single-core copper conductor, 70ºC PVC insulated, non-armoured, with or without sheathed cables,
IEC 60227
Ambient air temperature: 30ºC, Ambient ground temperature: 20ºC, Soil thermal resistivity IEC 60502-1
(cable buried in ground): 2.5K.m/W
Reference Method A Reference Method B Reference Method C Reference Method F

(enclosed in conduit (enclosed in conduit (clipped direct) (in free air or on a perforated cable tray horizontal or vertical)
in thermally insulating on wall or in trunking etc)
Conductor wall etc) Touching Spaced by One Cable Diameter
Cross-
Sectional
Area 2 Cables, 3 or 4 Cables, 2 Cables, 3 or 4 Cables, 2 Cables, 3 or 4 Cables, 2 Cables, 3 Cables, 3 Cables, 2 Cables, Single-Phase
Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. Single-Phase 3-Phase Single-Phase 3-Phase 3-Phase a.c. or d.c., or
a.c. or d.c. a.c. or d.c. a.c. or d.c. a.c. Flat and a.c. or d.c. a.c. Flat a.c. Trefoil 3 Cables, 3-Phase a.c. Flat
Flat and Touching or Flat
Touching Trefoil Horizontal Vertical
mm2 A A A A A A A A A A A
1.0 11 10.5 13.5 12 15.5 14 – – – – –

1.5 14.5 13.5 17.5 15.5 20 18 – – – – –
2.5 20 18 24 21 27 25 – – – – –
4 26 24 32 28 37 33 – – – – –
6 34 31 41 36 47 43 – – – – –
10 46 42 57 50 65 59 – – – – –
16 61 56 76 68 87 79 – – – – –
25 80 73 101 89 114 104 131 114 110 146 130
35 99 89 125 110 141 129 162 143 137 181 162
50 119 108 151 134 182 167 196 174 167 219 197
70 151 136 192 171 234 214 251 225 216 281 254
95 182 164 232 207 284 261 304 275 264 341 311
120 210 188 269 239 330 303 352 321 308 396 362
150 240 216 300 262 381 349 406 372 356 456 419
185 273 245 341 296 436 400 463 427 409 521 480
240 321 286 400 346 515 472 546 507 485 615 569
300 367 328 458 394 594 545 629 587 561 709 659
400 – – 546 467 694 634 754 689 656 852 795
500 – – 626 533 792 723 868 789 749 982 920
630 – – 720 611 904 826 1005 905 855 1138 1070
800 – – – – 1030 943 1086 1020 971 1265 1188
1000 – – – – 1154 1058 1216 1149 1079 1420 1337
Voltage Drop ( IN mV/A/m )

Table B2.1: Single-core copper conductor, 70ºC PVC insulated, non-armoured, with or without sheathed cables,
Ambient air temperature: 30ºC, Conductor operating temperature: 70ºC
2 Cables, Single-Phase a.c. 3 or 4 Cables, 3-Phase a.c.

Conductor 2 Cables
Cross- d.c. Reference Reference Methods C & F Reference Reference Methods C & F
Sectional Methods A & B (clipped direct, on tray or in free air) Methods A & B (clipped direct, on tray or in free air)
Area (enclosed in (enclosed in
conduit or Cables Touching Cables Spaced* conduit or Cables Touching, Cables Touching, Cables Spaced*,
trunking) trunking) Trefoil Flat Flat
mm2 mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m
1.0 44 44 44 44 38 38 38 38
1.5 29 29 29 29 25 25 25 25
2.5 18 18 18 18 15 15 15 15
4 11 11 11 11 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5
6 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4
10 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8
16 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4
r x z r x z r x z r x z r x z r x z r x z
25 1.75 1.80 0.33 1.80 1.75 0.20 1.75 1.75 0.29 1.80 1.50 0.29 1.55 1.50 0.175 1.50 1.50 0.25 1.55 1.50 0.32 1.55
35 1.25 1.30 0.31 1.30 1.25 0.195 1.25 1.25 0.28 1.30 1.10 0.27 1.10 1.10 0.170 1.10 1.10 0.24 1.10 1.10 0.32 1.15
50 0.93 0.95 0.30 1.00 0.93 0.190 0.95 0.93 0.28 0.97 0.81 0.26 0.85 0.80 0.165 0.82 0.80 0.24 0.84 0.80 0.32 0.86
70 0.63 0.65 0.29 0.72 0.63 0.185 0.66 0.63 0.27 0.69 0.56 0.25 0.61 0.55 0.160 0.57 0.55 0.24 0.60 0.55 0.31 0.63
95 0.46 0.49 0.28 0.56 0.47 0.180 0.50 0.47 0.27 0.54 0.42 0.24 0.48 0.41 0.155 0.43 0.41 0.23 0.47 0.40 0.31 0.51
120 0.36 0.39 0.27 0.47 0.37 0.175 0.41 0.37 0.26 0.45 0.33 0.23 0.41 0.32 0.150 0.36 0.32 0.23 0.40 0.32 0.30 0.44
150 0.29 0.31 0.27 0.41 0.30 0.175 0.34 0.29 0.26 0.39 0.27 0.23 0.36 0.26 0.150 0.30 0.26 0.23 0.34 0.26 0.30 0.40
185 0.23 0.25 0.27 0.37 0.24 0.170 0.29 0.24 0.26 0.35 0.22 0.23 0.32 0.21 0.145 0.26 0.21 0.22 0.31 0.21 0.30 0.36
240 0.180 0.195 0.26 0.33 0.185 0.165 0.25 0.185 0.25 0.31 0.17 0.23 0.29 0.160 0.145 0.22 0.160 0.22 0.27 0.160 0.29 0.34
300 0.145 0.160 0.29 0.31 0.150 0.165 0.22 0.150 0.25 0.29 0.14 0.23 0.27 0.130 0.140 0.190 0.130 0.22 0.25 0.130 0.29 0.32
400 0.105 0.130 0.26 0.29 0.120 0.160 0.20 0.115 0.25 0.27 0.12 0.22 0.25 0.105 0.140 0.175 0.105 0.21 0.24 0.100 0.29 0.31
500 0.086 0.110 0.26 0.28 0.098 0.155 0.185 0.093 0.24 0.26 0.10 0.22 0.25 0.086 0.135 0.160 0.086 0.21 0.23 0.081 0.29 0.30
630 0.068 0.094 0.25 0.27 0.081 0.155 0.175 0.076 0.24 0.25 0.08 0.22 0.24 0.072 0.135 0.150 0.072 0.21 0.22 0.066 0.28 0.29
800 0.053 – 0.068 0.150 0.165 0.061 0.24 0.25 – 0.060 0.130 0.145 0.060 0.21 0.22 0.053 0.28 0.29
1000 0.042 – 0.059 0.150 0.160 0.050 0.24 0.24 – 0.052 0.130 0.140 0.052 0.20 0.21 0.044 0.28 0.28
Note: *Spacings larger than one cable diameter will result in a larger voltage drop.
APPENDIX B MS 2102
IEC60502-1
Current Carrying Capacity ( IN AMPERES )
Table B1.2: Multi-core, 70ºC PVC insulated, PVC sheathed non-armoured cables
Ambient air temperature: 30ºC, Ambient ground temperature: 20ºC, Soil thermal resistivity (cable buried in ground): 2.5K.m/W
Reference Method A Reference Method B Reference Method C Reference Method E

(enclosed in conduit in thermally (enclosed in conduit on a wall or (clipped direct) (in free air or on a perforated cable tray
Conductor insulating wall etc) in trunking etc) horizontal or vertical)
Cross-Sectional
Area One 2-Core One 3-Core One 2-Core One 3-core Cable* One 2-Core One 3-Core One 2-Core One 3-Core
Cable*, Cable* or Cable*, or One 4-Core Cable*, Cable* or Cable*, Cable* or
Single-Phase One 4-Core Cable, Single-Phase Cable, Single-Phase One 4-Core Cable, Single-Phase One 4-Core Cable,
a.c. or d.c. 3-Phase a.c. a.c. or d.c. 3-Phase a.c. a.c. or d.c. 3-Phase a.c. a.c. or d.c. 3-Phase a.c.
mm2 A A A A A A A A
1.0 11 10 13 11.5 15 13.5 17 14.5

1.5 14 13 16.5 15 19.5 17.5 22 18.5
2.5 18.5 17.5 23 20 27 24 30 25
4 25 23 30 27 36 32 40 34
6 32 29 38 34 46 41 51 43
10 43 39 52 46 63 57 70 60
16 57 52 69 62 85 76 94 80
25 75 68 90 80 112 96 119 101
35 92 83 111 99 138 119 148 126
50 110 99 133 118 168 144 180 153
70 139 125 168 149 213 184 232 196
95 167 150 201 179 258 223 282 238
120 192 172 232 206 299 259 328 276
150 219 196 258 225 344 299 379 319
185 248 223 294 255 392 341 434 364
240 291 261 344 297 461 403 514 430
300 334 298 394 339 530 464 593 497
400 – – 470 402 634 557 715 597
*With or without a protective conductor.

Table B2.2: Multi-core 70ºC PVC insulated, PVC sheathed non-armoured cables
Ambient temperature: 30ºC, Conductor operating temperature: 70ºC
Conductor 2-Core Cable, d.c. 2-Core Cable, Single-Phase a.c. 3 or 4 Core Cable, 3-Phase a.c.
Cross-Sectional
Area
mm2 mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m
1.0 44 44 38
1.5 29 29 25
2.5 18 18 15
4 11 11 9.5
6 7.3 7.3 6.4
10 4.4 4.4 3.8
16 2.8 2.8 2.4
r x z r x z
25 1.75 1.75 0.170 1.75 1.50 0.145 1.50
35 1.25 1.25 0.165 1.25 1.10 0.145 1.10
50 0.93 0.93 0.165 0.94 0.80 0.140 0.81
70 0.63 0.63 0.160 0.65 0.55 0.140 0.57
95 0.46 0.47 0.155 0.50 0.41 0.135 0.43
120 0.36 0.38 0.155 0.41 0.33 0.135 0.35
150 0.29 0.30 0.155 0.34 0.26 0.130 0.29
185 0.23 0.25 0.150 0.29 0.21 0.130 0.25
240 0.180 0.190 0.150 0.24 0.165 0.130 0.21
300 0.145 0.155 0.145 0.21 0.135 0.130 0.185
400 0.105 0.115 0.145 0.185 0.100 0.125 0.160
APPENDIX B IEC 60502-1

Table B1.3: Single-core 70ºC PVC insulated, PVC sheathed armoured cables (non-magnetic armour)
Reference Method C Reference Method F

(clipped direct) (in free air or on a perforated cable tray horizontal or vertical)
Conductor Touching Touching Spaced by One Cable Diameter
Cross-
Sectional
Area 2 Cables, 3 or 4 Cables, 2 Cables, 3 Cables, 3 Cables, 2 Cables, 2 Cables, 3 or 4 Cables,
Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. 3-Phase a.c. d.c. Single-Phase a.c. 3-Phase a.c.
a.c. or d.c. flat a.c. or d.c. flat trefoil
flat flat Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical
50 193 179 205 189 181 229 216 229 217 230 212
70 245 225 259 238 231 294 279 287 272 286 263
95 296 269 313 285 280 357 340 349 332 338 313
120 342 309 360 327 324 415 396 401 383 385 357
150 393 352 413 373 373 479 458 449 429 436 405
185 447 399 469 422 425 548 525 511 489 490 456
240 525 465 550 492 501 648 622 593 568 566 528
300 594 515 624 547 567 748 719 668 640 616 578
400 687 575 723 618 657 885 851 737 707 674 632
500 763 622 805 673 731 1035 997 810 777 721 676
630 843 669 891 728 809 1218 1174 893 856 771 723
800 919 710 976 777 886 1441 1390 943 905 824 772
1000 975 737 1041 808 945 1685 1627 1008 967 872 816

Table B2.3: Single-core 70ºC PVC insulated, PVC sheathed armoured cables (non-magnetic armour)
Reference Method C & F

Conductor 2 Cables, (clipped direct, on tray or free air)
Cross- d.c.
Sectional 2 Cables, Single-Phase a.c. 3 or 4 Cables, 3-Phase a.c.
Area
Touching Spaced* Trefoil and Touching Flat and Touching Flat and Spaced*
mm2 mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m
r x z r x z r x z r x z r x z
50 0.93 0.93 0.22 0.95 0.92 0.30 0.97 0.80 0.190 0.82 0.79 0.26 0.84 0.79 0.34 0.86
70 0.63 0.64 0.21 0.68 0.66 0.29 0.72 0.56 0.180 0.58 0.57 0.25 0.62 0.59 0.32 0.68
95 0.46 0.48 0.20 0.52 0.51 0.28 0.58 0.42 0.175 0.45 0.44 0.25 0.50 0.47 0.31 0.57
120 0.36 0.39 0.195 0.43 0.42 0.28 0.50 0.33 0.170 0.37 0.36 0.24 0.43 0.40 0.30 0.50
150 0.29 0.31 0.190 0.37 0.34 0.27 0.44 0.27 0.165 0.32 0.30 0.24 0.38 0.34 0.30 0.45
185 0.23 0.26 0.190 0.32 0.29 0.27 0.39 0.22 0.160 0.27 0.25 0.23 0.34 0.29 0.29 0.41
240 0.180 0.20 0.180 0.27 0.23 0.26 0.35 0.175 0.160 0.23 0.20 0.23 0.30 0.24 0.28 0.37
300 0.145 0.160 0.180 0.24 0.190 0.26 0.32 0.140 0.155 0.21 0.165 0.22 0.28 0.20 0.28 0.34
400 0.105 0.140 0.175 0.22 0.180 0.24 0.30 0.120 0.130 0.195 0.160 0.21 0.26 0.21 0.25 0.32
500 0.086 0.120 0.170 0.21 0.165 0.23 0.29 0.105 0.145 0.180 0.145 0.20 0.25 0.190 0.24 0.30
630 0.068 0.105 0.165 0.195 0.150 0.22 0.27 0.091 0.145 0.170 0.135 0.195 0.23 0.175 0.22 0.28
800 0.053 0.095 0.160 0.185 0.145 0.21 0.25 0.082 0.140 0.160 0.125 0.180 0.22 0.170 0.195 0.26
1000 0.042 0.091 0.155 0.180 0.140 0.190 0.24 0.079 0.135 0.155 0.125 0.165 0.21 0.165 0.170 0.24
APPENDIX B MS 2103

Table B1.4: Multi-core 70ºC PVC insulated, PVC sheathed armoured cables
Reference Method C Reference Method E Reference Method D

(clipped direct) (in free air or on a perforated cable tray (direct in ground or in ducting in ground,
Conductor etc, horizontal or vertical) in or around buildings)
Cross-Sectional
Area One 2-Core Cable, One 3 or 4-Core Cable, One 2-Core Cable, One 3 or 4-Core Cable, One 2-Core Cable, One 3 or 4-Core Cable,
Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c.
a.c. or d.c. a.c. or d.c. a.c. or d.c.
mm2 A A A A A A
1.5 21 18 22 19 22 18
2.5 28 25 31 26 29 24
4 38 33 41 35 37 30
6 49 42 53 45 46 38
10 67 58 72 62 60 50
16 89 77 97 83 78 64
25 118 102 128 110 99 82
35 145 125 157 135 119 98
50 175 151 190 163 140 116
70 222 192 241 207 173 143
95 269 231 291 251 204 169
120 310 267 336 290 231 192
150 356 306 386 332 261 217
185 405 348 439 378 292 243
240 476 409 516 445 336 280
300 547 469 592 510 379 316
400 621 540 683 590 – –

Table B2.4: Multi-core 70ºC PVC insulated, PVC sheathed armoured cables
Conductor 2-Core Cable, 2-Core Cable, 3 or 4-Core Cable,

Cross-Sectional Area d.c. Single-Phase a.c. 3-Phase a.c.
1.5 29 29 25
2.5 18 18 15
4 11 11 9.5
6 7.3 7.3 6.4
10 4.4 4.4 3.8
16 2.8 2.8 2.4
r x z r x z
25 1.75 1.75 0.170 1.75 1.50 0.145 1.50
35 1.25 1.25 0.165 1.25 1.10 0.145 1.10
50 0.93 0.93 0.165 0.94 0.80 0.140 0.81
70 0.63 0.63 0.160 0.65 0.55 0.140 0.57
95 0.46 0.47 0.155 0.50 0.41 0.135 0.43
120 0.36 0.38 0.155 0.41 0.33 0.135 0.35
150 0.29 0.30 0.155 0.34 0.26 0.130 0.29
185 0.23 0.25 0.150 0.29 0.21 0.130 0.25
240 0.180 0.190 0.150 0.24 0.165 0.130 0.21
300 0.145 0.155 0.145 0.21 0.135 0.130 0.185
400 0.105 0.115 0.145 0.185 0.100 0.125 0.160
BS 7211
Current Carrying Capacity ( IN AMPERES ) *based on
600/1000V
Table B1.5: Single-core 90ºC XLPE / Cross-Linked LSZH / EPR insulated, unarmoured, application
BS 7889
with or without sheath (PVC / LSZH) cables
º º
Ambient air temperature: 30 C, Ambient ground temperature: 20 C, Soil thermal resistivity (cable buried in ground): 2.5K.m/W
Reference Method A Reference Method B Reference Method C Reference Method F Reference Method G
(enclosed in conduit (enclosed in conduit (clipped direct) (in free air or on a perforated cable tray etc, (in free air)
in thermally insulating on a wall or horizontal or vertical etc)
wall etc) in trunking etc)
Conductor Touching Spaced by One Cable Diameter
Cross-
Sectional
Area 2 Cables, 3 or 4 Cables, 2 Cables, 3 or 4 Cables, 2 Cables, 3 or 4 Cables, 2 Cables, 3 Cables, 3 Cables, 2 Cables, Single-Phase
Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. Single-Phase 3-Phase Single-Phase 3-Phase 3-Phase a.c. or d.c., or
a.c. or d.c. a.c. or d.c. a.c. or d.c. a.c. Flat and a.c. or d.c. a.c. Flat a.c. Trefoil 3 Cables, 3-Phase a.c. Flat
Flat and Touching or Flat
Touching Trefoil Horizontal Vertical
1.0 14 13 17 15 19 17.5 – – – – –
1.5 19 17 23 20 25 23 – – – – –
2.5 26 23 31 28 34 31 – – – – –
4 35 31 42 37 46 41 – – – – –
6 45 40 54 48 59 54 – – – – –
10 61 54 75 66 81 74 – – – – –
16 81 73 100 88 109 99 – – – – –
25 106 95 133 117 143 130 161 141 135 182 161
35 131 117 164 144 176 161 200 176 169 226 201
50 158 141 198 175 228 209 242 216 207 275 246
70 200 179 253 222 293 268 310 279 268 353 318
95 241 216 306 269 355 326 377 342 328 430 389
120 278 249 354 312 413 379 437 400 383 500 454
150 318 285 393 342 476 436 504 464 444 577 527
185 362 324 449 384 545 500 575 533 510 661 605
240 424 380 528 450 644 590 679 634 607 781 719
300 486 435 603 514 743 681 783 736 703 902 833
400 – – 683 584 868 793 940 868 823 1085 1008
500 – – 783 666 990 904 1083 998 946 1253 1169
630 – – 900 764 1130 1033 1254 1151 1088 1454 1362
800 – – – – 1288 1179 1358 1275 1214 1581 1485
1000 – – – – 1443 1323 1520 1436 1349 1775 1671
Note: 1. Where a conductor operates at a temperature exceeding 70ºC it must be ascertained that the equipment connected to the conductor is suitable for the conductor operating temperature.
2. Where cables in this table are connected to equipment or accessories designed to operate at a temperature not exceeding 70ºC, the current ratings given in the equivalent table for
70ºC thermoplastic insulated cables must be used.

Table B2.5: Single-core 90ºC XLPE / Cross-Linked LSZH / EPR insulated, unarmoured, with or without sheath (PVC / LSZH) cables
2 Cables, Single-Phase a.c. 3 or 4 Cables, 3-Phase a.c.
Conductor Reference Methods Reference Methods C, F & G Reference Methods Reference Methods C, F & G
Cross- 2 Cables A&B (clipped direct, on tray or in free air) A&B (clipped direct, on tray or in free air)
Sectional d.c. (enclosed in (enclosed in
Area conduit or Cables Cables conduit or Cables Touching, Cables Touching, Cables Spaced*,
trunking) Touching Spaced* trunking) Trefoil Flat Flat
mm2 mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m
1.0 46 46 46 46 40 40 40 40
1.5 31 31 31 31 27 27 27 27
2.5 19 19 19 19 16 16 16 16
4 12 12 12 12 10 10 10 10
6 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8
10 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
16 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
r x z r x z r x z r x z r x z r x z r x z
25 1.85 1.85 0.31 1.90 1.85 0.190 1.85 1.85 0.28 1.85 1.60 0.27 1.65 1.60 0.165 1.60 1.60 0.190 1.60 1.60 0.27 1.65
35 1.35 1.35 0.29 1.35 1.35 0.180 1.35 1.35 0.27 1.35 1.15 0.25 1.15 1.15 0.155 1.15 1.15 0.180 1.15 1.15 0.26 1.20
50 0.99 1.00 0.29 1.05 0.99 0.180 1.00 0.99 0.27 1.00 0.87 0.25 0.90 0.86 0.155 0.87 0.86 0.180 0.87 0.86 0.26 0.89
70 0.68 0.70 0.28 0.75 0.68 0.175 0.71 0.68 0.26 0.73 0.60 0.24 0.65 0.59 0.150 0.61 0.59 0.175 0.62 0.59 0.25 0.65
95 0.49 0.51 0.27 0.58 0.49 0.170 0.52 0.49 0.26 0.56 0.44 0.23 0.50 0.43 0.145 0.45 0.43 0.170 0.46 0.43 0.25 0.49
120 0.39 0.41 0.26 0.48 0.39 0.165 0.43 0.39 0.25 0.47 0.35 0.23 0.42 0.34 0.140 0.37 0.34 0.165 0.38 0.34 0.24 0.42
150 0.32 0.33 0.26 0.43 0.32 0.165 0.36 0.32 0.25 0.41 0.29 0.23 0.37 0.28 0.140 0.31 0.28 0.165 0.32 0.28 0.24 0.37
185 0.25 0.27 0.26 0.37 0.26 0.165 0.30 0.25 0.25 0.36 0.23 0.23 0.32 0.22 0.140 0.26 0.22 0.165 0.28 0.22 0.24 0.33
240 0.190 0.21 0.26 0.33 0.20 0.160 0.25 0.195 0.25 0.31 0.185 0.22 0.29 0.170 0.140 0.22 0.170 0.165 0.24 0.17 0.24 0.29
300 0.155 0.175 0.25 0.31 0.160 0.160 0.22 0.155 0.25 0.29 0.150 0.22 0.27 0.140 0.140 0.195 0.135 0.160 0.21 0.135 0.24 0.27
400 0.120 0.140 0.25 0.29 0.130 0.155 0.20 0.125 0.24 0.27 0.125 0.22 0.25 0.110 0.135 0.175 0.110 0.160 0.195 0.110 0.24 0.26
500 0.093 0.120 0.25 0.28 0.105 0.155 0.185 0.098 0.24 0.26 0.100 0.22 0.24 0.090 0.135 0.160 0.088 0.160 0.180 0.085 0.24 0.25
630 0.072 0.100 0.25 0.27 0.086 0.155 0.175 0.078 0.24 0.25 0.088 0.21 0.23 0.074 0.135 0.150 0.071 0.160 0.170 0.068 0.23 0.24
800 0.056 – 0.072 0.150 0.170 0.064 0.24 0.25 – 0.062 0.130 0.145 0.059 0.155 0.165 0.055 0.23 0.24
1000 0.045 – 0.063 0.150 0.165 0.054 0.24 0.24 – 0.055 0.130 0.140 0.050 0.155 0.165 0.047 0.23 0.24
BS 7629-1
Table B1.6: Multi-core 90ºC XLPE / Cross-Linked LSZH / EPR insulated, unarmoured, thermoplastic (PVC / LSZH) sheathed cables
Reference Method A Reference Method B Reference Method C Reference Method E

(enclosed in conduit (enclosed in conduit on a wall (clipped direct) (in free air or on a perforated cable tray
Conductor in thermally insulating wall etc.) or in trunking etc.) etc, horizontal or vertical)
Cross-Sectional
Area One 2-Core Cable, One 3 or 4-Core One 2-Core Cable, One 3 or 4-Core One 2-Core Cable, One 3 or 4-Core One 2-Core Cable, One 3 or 4-Core
Single-Phase Cable, Single-Phase Cable, Single-Phase Cable, Single-Phase Cable*,
a.c. or d.c. 3-Phase a.c. a.c. or d.c. 3-Phase a.c. a.c. or d.c. 3-Phase a.c. a.c. or d.c. 3-Phase a.c.
mm2 A A A A A A A A
1.0 14.5 13 17 15 19 17 21 18
1.5 18.5 16.5 22 19.5 24 22 26 23
2.5 25 22 30 26 33 30 36 32
4 33 30 40 35 45 40 49 42
6 42 38 51 44 58 52 63 54
10 57 51 69 60 80 71 86 75
16 76 68 91 80 107 96 115 100
25 99 89 119 105 138 119 149 127
35 121 109 146 128 171 147 185 158
50 145 130 175 154 209 179 225 192
70 183 164 221 194 269 229 289 246
95 220 197 265 233 328 278 352 298
120 253 227 305 268 382 322 410 346
150 290 259 334 300 441 371 473 399
185 329 295 384 340 506 424 542 456
240 386 346 459 398 599 500 641 538
300 442 396 532 455 693 576 741 621
400 – – 625 536 803 667 865 741

Table B2.6: Multi-core 90ºC XLPE / Cross-Linked LSZH / EPR insulated, unarmoured, thermoplastic (PVC / LSZH) sheathed cables

1.0 46 46 40
1.5 31 31 27
2.5 19 19 16
4 12 12 10
6 7.9 7.9 6.8
10 4.7 4.7 4.0
16 2.9 2.9 2.5
r x z r x z
25 1.85 1.85 0.160 1.90 1.60 0.140 1.65
35 1.35 1.35 0.155 1.35 1.15 0.135 1.15
50 0.98 0.99 0.155 1.00 0.86 0.135 0.87
70 0.67 0.67 0.150 0.69 0.59 0.130 0.60
95 0.49 0.50 0.150 0.52 0.43 0.130 0.45
120 0.39 0.40 0.145 0.42 0.34 0.130 0.37
150 0.31 0.32 0.145 0.35 0.28 0.125 0.30
185 0.25 0.26 0.145 0.29 0.22 0.125 0.26
240 0.195 0.200 0.140 0.24 0.175 0.125 0.21
300 0.155 0.160 0.140 0.21 0.140 0.120 0.185
400 0.120 0.130 0.140 0.190 0.115 0.120 0.165
BS 5467
Current Carrying Capacity ( IN AMPERES ) BS 6724
Table B1.7: Single-core 90ºC XLPE / Cross-Linked LSZH / EPR insulated, armoured (non-magnetic armour),
thermoplastic (PVC / LSZH) sheathed cables
Reference Method C Reference Method F

(clipped direct) (in free air or on a perforated cable tray horizontal or vertical)
Conductor Touching Touching Spaced by One Cable Diameter
Cross-
Sectional 2 Cables, 3 or 4 Cables, 2 Cables, 3 Cables, 3 Cables, 2 Cables, 2 Cables, 3 or 4 Cables,
Area Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. 3-Phase a.c. d.c. Single-Phase a.c. 3-Phase a.c.
a.c. or d.c. flat a.c. or d.c. flat trefoil
flat flat Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical
50 237 220 253 232 222 284 270 282 266 288 266
70 303 277 322 293 285 356 349 357 337 358 331
95 367 333 389 352 346 446 426 436 412 425 393
120 425 383 449 405 402 519 497 504 477 485 449
150 488 437 516 462 463 600 575 566 539 549 510
185 557 496 587 524 529 688 660 643 614 618 574
240 656 579 689 612 625 815 782 749 714 715 666
300 755 662 792 700 720 943 906 842 805 810 755
400 853 717 899 767 815 1137 1094 929 889 848 797
500 962 791 1016 851 918 1314 1266 1032 989 923 871
630 1082 861 1146 935 1027 1528 1474 1139 1092 992 940
800 1170 904 1246 987 1119 1809 1744 1204 1155 1042 978
1000 1261 961 1345 1055 1214 2100 2026 1289 1238 1110 1041

Table B2.7: Single-core 90ºC XLPE / Cross-Linked LSZH / EPR insulated, armoured (non-magnetic armour), thermoplastic (PVC / LSZH)
sheathed cables
Reference Method C & F

Conductor 2 Cables, (clipped direct, on tray or in free air)
Cross- d.c.
Sectional 2 Cables, Single-Phase a.c. 3 or 4 Cables, 3-Phase a.c.
Area
Touching Spaced* Trefoil and Touching Flat and Touching Flat and Spaced*
mm2 mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m mV/A/m
r x z r x z r x z r x z r x z
50 0.98 0.99 0.21 1.00 0.98 0.29 1.00 0.86 0.180 0.87 0.84 0.25 0.88 0.84 0.33 0.90
70 0.67 0.68 0.200 0.71 0.69 0.29 0.75 0.59 0.170 0.62 0.60 0.25 0.65 0.62 0.32 0.70
95 0.49 0.51 0.195 0.55 0.53 0.28 0.60 0.44 0.170 0.47 0.46 0.24 0.52 0.49 0.31 0.58
120 0.39 0.41 0.190 0.45 0.43 0.27 0.51 0.35 0.165 0.39 0.38 0.24 0.44 0.41 0.30 0.51
150 0.31 0.33 0.185 0.38 0.36 0.27 0.45 0.29 0.160 0.33 0.31 0.23 0.39 0.34 0.29 0.45
185 0.25 0.27 0.185 0.33 0.30 0.26 0.40 0.23 0.160 0.28 0.26 0.23 0.34 0.29 0.29 0.41
240 0.195 0.21 0.180 0.28 0.24 0.26 0.35 0.180 0.155 0.24 0.21 0.22 0.30 0.24 0.28 0.37
300 0.155 0.170 0.175 0.25 0.195 0.25 0.32 0.145 0.150 0.21 0.170 0.22 0.28 0.20 0.27 0.34
400 0.115 0.145 0.170 0.22 0.180 0.24 0.30 0.125 0.150 0.195 0.160 0.21 0.27 0.20 0.27 0.33
500 0.093 0.125 0.170 0.21 0.165 0.24 0.29 0.105 0.145 0.180 0.145 0.20 0.25 0.190 0.24 0.31
630 0.073 0.105 0.165 0.195 0.150 0.23 0.27 0.092 0.145 0.170 0.135 0.195 0.24 0.175 0.23 0.29
800 0.056 0.090 0.160 0.190 0.145 0.23 0.27 0.086 0.140 0.165 0.130 0.180 0.23 0.175 0.195 0.26
1000 0.045 0.092 0.155 0.180 0.140 0.21 0.25 0.080 0.135 0.155 0.125 0.170 0.21 0.165 0.180 0.24
BS 5467
Current Carrying Capacity ( IN AMPERES ) BS 6724
BS 7846
Table B1.8: Multi-core 90ºC XLPE / Cross-Linked LSZH / EPR insulated, armoured, thermoplastic
(PVC / LSZH) sheathed cables
Reference Method C Reference Method E Reference Method D

(clipped direct) (in free air or on a perforated cable tray (direct in ground or in ducting in ground,
Conductor etc, horizontal or vertical) in or around buildings)
Cross-Sectional
Area One 2-Core Cable, One 3 or 4-Core Cable, One 2-Core Cable, One 3 or 4-Core Cable, One 2-Core Cable, One 3 or 4-Core Cable,
Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c. Single-Phase 3-Phase a.c.
a.c. or d.c. a.c. or d.c. a.c. or d.c.
mm2 A A A A A A
1.5 27 23 29 25 25 21
2.5 36 31 39 33 33 28
4 49 42 52 44 43 36
6 62 53 66 56 53 44
10 85 73 90 78 71 58
16 110 94 115 99 91 75
25 146 124 152 131 116 96
35 180 154 188 162 139 115
50 219 187 228 197 164 135
70 279 238 291 251 203 167
95 338 289 354 304 239 197
120 392 335 410 353 271 223
150 451 386 472 406 306 251
185 515 441 539 463 343 281
240 607 520 636 546 395 324
300 698 599 732 628 446 365
400 787 673 847 728 – –

Table B2.8: Multi-core 90ºC XLPE / Cross-Linked LSZH / EPR insulated, armoured, thermoplastic (PVC / LSZH) sheathed cables

1.5 31 31 27
2.5 19 19 16
4 12 12 10
6 7.9 7.9 6.8
10 4.7 4.7 4.0
16 2.9 2.9 2.5
r x z r x z
25 1.85 1.85 0.160 1.90 1.60 0.140 1.65
35 1.35 1.35 0.155 1.35 1.15 0.135 1.15
50 0.98 0.99 0.155 1.00 0.86 0.135 0.87
70 0.67 0.67 0.150 0.69 0.59 0.130 0.60
95 0.49 0.50 0.150 0.52 0.43 0.130 0.45
120 0.39 0.40 0.145 0.42 0.34 0.130 0.37
150 0.31 0.32 0.145 0.35 0.28 0.125 0.30
185 0.25 0.26 0.145 0.29 0.22 0.125 0.26
240 0.195 0.20 0.140 0.24 0.175 0.125 0.21
300 0.155 0.16 0.140 0.21 0.140 0.120 0.185
400 0.120 0.13 0.140 0.190 0.115 0.120 0.165
APPENDIX B
Short Circuit Rating
Table B3.1: Short Circuit Ratings for Low Voltage Cables
Nominal Short Circuit Rating Short Circuit Rating

Conductor Area for 1 second for 1 second The maximum permissible short circuit current of cables up to 1kV
XLPE & XLSZH PVC with copper conductors could be calculated with the following formula
(mm2) (kA) (kA)
S
I (kA) = _______ x K
1.5 0.2145 0.1725
2.5 0.3575 0.2875
4
6
0.572
0.858
0.46
0.69
t
10 1.43 1.15
16 2.288 1.84
25 3.575 2.875 Where I = Short Circuit Rating (kA)
35 5.005 4.025
S = Nominal Conductor Area (mm 2)
50 7.15 5.75
70 10.01 8.05 t = Duration of Short Circuit (Sec)
95 13.585 10.925
120 17.16 13.8 K = Insulation Material Specific Constant
150 21.45 17.25
185 26.455 21.275
240 34.32 27.6
XLPE & Cross-linked Polyolefin (XLSZH) Insulated Cable
300 42.9 34.5 K= 0.143
400 57.2 41.2 PVC Insulated Cable
500 71.5 51.5
K= 0.115 ( S ≤ 300 mm 2)
630 90.09 64.89
800 114.4 82.4 K= 0.103 ( S > 300mm 2)
1000 143 103
APPENDIX C
Rating Factor for Ambient Temperature
The current-carrying capacities in this work standard are based upon the following reference ambient temperatures:
i) For non-sheathed and sheathed cables in air, irrespective of the installation method : 30ºC
ii) For buried cables, either directly in the soil or in ducts in the ground : 20ºC
When the ambient temperature in the intended location of the non-sheathed or sheathed cables differs from the reference ambient temperature,
please refer to the appropriate rating factors as below table (Table C1.1 and C1.2).
Table C1.1: Rating factors for ambient air Table C1.2: Rating factors for ambient ground
temperatures other than 30ºC to be applied to the temperatures other than 20ºC to be applied to the
current-carrying capacities for cables in free air. current-carrying capacities for cables buried to
ground.
Ambient Temperature PVC XLPE Ground Temperature PVC XLPE
ºC ºC
25 1.03 1.02 10 1.10 1.07

30 1.00 1.00 15 1.05 1.04
35 0.94 0.96 20 1.00 1.00
40 0.87 0.91 25 0.95 0.96
45 0.79 0.87 30 0.89 0.93
50 0.71 0.82 35 0.84 0.89
55 0.61 0.76 40 0.77 0.85
60 0.50 0.71 45 0.71 0.80
65 – 0.65 50 0.63 0.76
70 – 0.58 55 0.55 0.71
75 – 0.50 60 0.45 0.65
80 – 0.41 65 – 0.60
85 – – 70 – 0.53
90 – – 75 – 0.46
95 – – 80 – 0.38
APPENDIX C
Rating Factor for Soil Thermal Resistivities
Table C1.3: Rating factors for cables buried direct in the ground or in an underground conduit
system to BS EN 50086-2-4 for soil thermal resistivities other than 2.5 K.m/W to be applied
to the current-carrying capacities for Reference Method D
Thermal resistivity K.m/W 0.5 0.8 1 1.5 2 2.5 3

Rating factor for cables in buried ducts 1.28 1.20 1.18 1.1 1.05 1 0.96
Rating factor for direct buried cables 1.88 1.62 1.5 1.28 1.12 1 0.90
Note:
1. The rating factors given have been averaged over the range of conductor sizes and types of installation included in the relevant tables in this appendix. The overall accuracy of rating factors is
within ± 5%.
2. The rating factors are applicable to cables drawn into buried ducts For cables laid direct in the ground the rating factors for thermal resistivities less than 2 5 K.m/W will be higher. Where more
precise values, are required they may be calculated by methods given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287).
3. The rating factors are applicable to ducts buried at depths of up to 0.8 m.
Table C2.1: Rating factors for one circuit or one multicore cable or for a group of circuits,
or a group of multicore cables, to be used with current-carrying capacities of Tables B1.1
to Tables B1.8.
Arrangement Number of circuits or multicore cables To be used with

(cables touching) current-carrying
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 16 20 capacities,
Reference
Bunched in air, 1.00 0.80 0.70 0.65 0.60 0.57 0.54 0.52 0.50 0.45 0.41 0.38 Methods
on a surface, A to F
embedded or
enclosed
Single layer on wall 1.00 0.85 0.79 0.75 0.73 0.72 0.72 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 Method C
or floor
Single layer 1.00 0.88 0.82 0.77 0.75 0.73 0.73 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72
multicore on a
perforated
horizontal or
vertical tray cable Methods
system E and F
Single layer 1.00 0.87 0.82 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78
multicore on cable
ladder system or
cleats, etc
Note:
1. These factors are applicable to uniform groups of cables, equally loaded.
2. Where horizontal clearances between adjacent cables exceeds twice their overall diameter, no rating factor need be applied.
3. The same factors are applied to: - groups of two or three single-core cables:
- multicore cables.
4. If a system consists of both two- and three-core cables, the total number of cables is taken as the number of circuits, and the corresponding factor is applied to the tables for two loaded
conductors for the two-core cables, and to the Tables for three loaded conductors for the three-core cables.
5. If a group consists of n single-core cables it may either be considered as n/2 circuits of two loaded conductors or n/3 circuits of three loaded conductors.
6. The rating factors given have been averaged over the range of conductor sizes and types of installation included in Tables B1.1 to B1.8 the overall accuracy of tabulated values is within 5%.
7. For some installations and for other methods not provided for in the above table, it may be appropriate to use factors calculated for specific cases, see for example Table C3.1 to C3.2.
8. When cables having differing conductor operating temperature are grouped together, the current rating is to be based upon the lowest operating temperature of any cable in the group.
9. If, due to known operating conditions, a cable is expected to carry not more than 30 % of its grouped rating, it may be ignored for the purpose of obtaining the rating factor for the rest of the
group. For example, a group of N loaded cables would normally required a group rating factor of Cg applied to the tabulated It. However, if M cables in the group carry loads which are not
greater than 0.3 CgIt amperes the other cables can be sized by using the group rating factor corresponding to (N-M) cables.
APPENDIX C
Table C2.2: Rating factors for more than one circuit, cables laid directly in the
Ground-Reference Method D in Tables A1.1 to A1.5. Single-core or multicore cables.
Cable-to-cable clearance (a) Multicores

Number
of circuits
Nil (cables One cable 0.125m 0.25m 0.5m
Cables
touching) diameter a a
2 0.75 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.90
3 0.65 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.85 Single-Core
4 0.60 0.60 0.70 0.75 0.80 Cables
5 0.55 0.55 0.65 0.70 0.80
a a
6 0.50 0.55 0.60 0.70 0.80
Note:
1. Values given apply to an installation depth of 0.7m and a soil thermal resisitivity of 2.5K.m/W. These are average values for the range of cable sizes and types quoted for Table B1.1 to B1.8.
The process of averaging, together with rounding off, can result in some cases in errors of up to ± 10%. (Where more precise values are required they may be calculated by methods given in
BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287)).
2. In case of a thermal resistivity lower than 2.5 K.m/W the rating factors can, in general, be increased and can be calculated by the methods given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287).
Table C2.3: Rating factors for more than one circuit, cables laid in ducts in the ground
- Reference Method D in Tables B1.1 to B1.8
i. Multicore Cables in a Single-Way Ducts

Duct-to-duct Clearance (a)
Number
of cables
Nil (ducts 0.25m 0.5m 1.0m
touching)
Multicores
2 0.85 0.90 0.95 0.95 Cables
3 0.75 0.85 0.90 0.95 a
4 0.70 0.80 0.85 0.90
5 0.65 0.80 0.85 0.90
6 0.60 0.80 0.80 0.90
Note:
1. Values given apply to an installation depth of 0.7m and a soil thermal resisitivity of 2.5K.m/W. These are average values for the range of cable sizes and types quoted for Table B1.1 to B1.8.
The process of averaging, together with rounding off, can result in some cases in errors of up to ± 10%. (Where more precise values are required they may be calculated by methods
given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287).
ii. Single-Core Cables in Non-Ferrous Single-Way Ducts

Number of Duct-to-duct Clearance (a)
single-core
circuits of Nil (ducts 0.25m 0.5m 1.0m
2 or 3 cables touching) Single-Cores
2 0.80 0.90 0.90 0.95 Cables
3 0.70 0.80 0.85 0.90
4 0.65 0.75 0.80 0.90 a a
5 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90
6 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90
Note:
1. Values given apply to an installation depth of 0.7m and a soil thermal resistivity of 2.5K.m/W. These are average values for the range of cable sizes and types quoted for Table B1.1 to B1.8.
The process of averaging, together with rounding off, can result in some cases in errors of up to ± 10%. (Where more precise values are required they may be calculated by methods
given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287)).
APPENDIX C
Table C3.1
Rating factors for groups of more than one multicore cables, to be applied to reference
current-carrying capacities for multicore cables in free air
- Reference Method E in Tables B 1.1 to B1.8
Installation Method in Table A1.1 to A1.5 Number Number of cables per tray or ladder
of trays or
ladders 1 2 3 4 6 9
Perforated cable tray 31 Touching 1 See item 4 of Table C2.1

systems (Note 3)
2 1.00 0.87 0.80 0.77 0.73 0.68
≥300mm
3 1.00 0.86 0.79 0.76 0.71 0.66
≥20mm 6 1.00 0.84 0.77 0.73 0.68 0.64
Perforated cable tray 31 1 1.00 1.00 0.98 0.95 0.91 –

Spaced
systems (Note 3)
De De
2 1.00 0.99 0.96 0.92 0.87 –
3 1.00 0.98 0.95 0.91 0.85 –
≥20mm
Vertical perforated cable 31 Touching 1 See item 4 of Table C2.1

tray systems (Note 4)
2 1.00 0.88 0.81 0.76 0.71 0.70
≥225mm
Vertical perforated cable 31 Spaced 1 1.00 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.87 –

tray systems (Note 4)
2 1.00 0.91 0.88 0.87 0.85 –
≥225mm De
De
Unperforated cable tray 30 Touching 1 0.97 0.84 0.78 0.75 0.71 0.68
systems
2 0.97 0.83 0.76 0.72 0.68 0.63
≥300mm
3 0.97 0.82 0.75 0.71 0.66 0.61
≥20mm 6 0.97 0.81 0.73 0.69 0.63 0.58
Cable ladder systems, 32 Touching 1 See item 4 of Table C2.1

cleats, wire mesh tray,
etc (Note 3) 33 2 1.00 0.86 0.80 0.78 0.76 0.73
34 ≥300mm 3 1.00 0.85 0.79 0.76 0.73 0.70
6 1.00 0.84 0.77 0.73 0.68 0.64

≥20mm
Cable ladder systems, 32 1 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 –

cleats, wire mesh tray, Spaced
etc (Note 3) 33 De De 2 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96 –
34 3 1.00 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.93 –
≥20mm
Note 1: Values given are averages for the cable types and range of conductor sizes considered in Tables B1.1 to B1.8. The spread of values is generally less than 5%.
Note 2: Factors apply to single layer groups of cables as shown above and do not apply when cables are installed in more than one layer touching each other. Values for such installations may
be significantly lower and must be determined by an appropriate method.
Note 3: Values are given for the vertical spacing between cable trays of 300mm and at least 20mm between cable trays and wall. For closer spacing the factors should be reduced.
Note 4: Values are given for horizontal spacing between cable trays of 225mm with cable trays mounted back to back. For closer spacing the factors should be reduced.
APPENDIX C
Table C3.2
Rating factors for groups of one or more circuits of single-core cables to be applied to reference
current-carrying capacity for one circuit of single-core cables in free air
- Reference Method F in Tables B1.1 to B1.8
Installation Method in Table A1.1 to A1.5 Number Number of Three-Phase circuits per tray or ladder Use as a multiplier
of trays or to rating for:
ladders 1 2 3
Perforated cable tray 31 Touching 1 0.98 0.91 0.87 Three cables in

systems (Note 3) horizontal formation
2 0.96 0.87 0.81
≥300mm
3 0.95 0.85 0.78
≥20mm
Vertical perforated cable 31 Touching 1 0.96 0.86 – Three cables in

tray systems (Note 4) vertical formation
2 0.95 0.84 –
≥225mm
Cable ladder systems, 32 Touching 1 1.00 0.97 0.96 Three cables in

cleats, wire mesh tray, horizontal formation
etc. (Note 3) 33 2 0.98 0.93 0.89
34 ≥300mm 3 0.97 0.90 0.86
≥20mm
Perforated cable tray 31 ≥2 De De 1 1.00 0.98 0.96 Three cables in trefoil

systems (Note 3) formation
2 0.97 0.93 0.89
≥300mm
3 0.96 0.92 0.86
≥20mm
Vertical perforated cable 31 Spaced 1 1.00 0.91 0.89 Three cables in trefoil
tray systems (note 4) formation
2 1.00 0.90 0.86
≥225mm ≥2 De
De
Cable ladder systems, 32 ≥2 De De 1 1.00 1.00 1.00 Three cables in trefoil

cleats, wire mesh tray, formation
etc. (Note 3) 33 2 0.97 0.95 0.93
34 ≥300mm 3 0.96 0.94 0.90
≥20mm
Note 1: Values given are averages for the cable types and range of conductor sizes considered in Tables B1.1 to B1.8. The spread of values is generally less than 5%.
Note 2: Factors apply to single layer groups of cables (or trefoil groups) as shown above and do not apply when cables are installed in more than one layer touching each other. Values for such
installations may be significantly lower and must be determined by an appropriate method.
Note 3: Values are given for vertical spacing between cable trays of 300mm and at least 20mm between cable trays and wall. For closer spacing the factors should be reduced.
Note 4: Values are given for horizontal spacing between cable trays of 225mm with cable trays mounted back to back. For closer spacing the factors should be reduced.
Note 5: For circuits having more than one cable in parallel per phase, each three-phase set of conductors is to be considered as a circuit for the purpose of this table.
APPENDIX D
Table D1.1
Cable Cores Colour Code
Identification of Cores in Cables

In March 2004, the Amendment No.2: AMD 14905 to BS 7671:2001 (IEE Wiring Regulations Sixteenth Edition) has been harmonized with the CENELEC
Standard HD 384.5.514: Identification including 514.3: Identification of conductor and with the CENELEC Harmonization Document HD 308 S2: 2001
Identification of cores in cables and flexible cords.
The change in cable core colours is a major development that will affect the way wiring cable colours are distinguished and installed. Currently,
for three phase fixed electrical installations, the wiring cable colours for the ìlineî connections are red, yellow and blue respectively. The new three
phase harmonized cable core colours will be brown, black and grey, following that of the new BS 7671:2008 Requirements for electrical installations,
IEE Wiring Regulations, 17th Edition. A number of countries in the European Union as well as Hong Kong and Singapore have implemented these
harmonized cable core colours.
SINGLE-PHASE CIRCUITS THREE-PHASE CIRCUITS
Existing Harmonized Existing Harmonized
L L L1 L1
N N L2 L2
L L L3 L3
N N N N
For any new electrical installation that involved extension from existing wiring system, BS 7671 has been modified to align with these cable core colours
where suitable marking/labelling method eg. Colour tapes, sleeves, discs or by alphanumeric (letters and/or numbers) is allowed . See below figures:-
SINGLE-PHASE CIRCUITS THREE-PHASE CIRCUITS
Existing New Existing Harmonized
L L L1 L1
N N L2 L2
Label & Colour sleeze shall be L3 L3
provided at interface.
N N
Label & Colour sleeze shall be
provided at interface.
Function Alpha-Numeric Existing Core Colours New Harmonized Core Colour
Protective conductor – Green / Yellow Green / Yellow

Functional earthing conductor – Cream Cream
AC Power Circuit
Single Phase Circuit
- Phase L Red Brown
- Neutral N Black Blue
Three Phase Circuit

- Phase1 L1 Red Brown
- Phase2 L2 Yellow Black
- Phase3 L3 Blue Grey
- Neutral N Black Blue
DC Two-Wire Unearthed Circuit

- Positive L+ Red Brown
- Negative L– Black Grey
DC Two-Wire Earthed Circuit

- Positive (of negative earth) L+ Red Brown
- Negative (of negative earth) M Black Blue
- Positive (of positive earth) N Black Blue
- Negative (of positive earth) L– Blue Grey
DC Three-Wire Circuit
- Positive L+ Red Brown
- Mid-wire (may be earthed) M Black Blue
- Negative L– Blue Grey
APPENDIX E
A GUIDE TO FIRE PERFORMANCE TESTS & STANDARDS FOR CABLES

Cables and wires are like blood vessels in the body which keep us alive. They supply the essential energy to every part of residential, public,
commercial and industrial buildings as well as vital infrastructure facilities, to provide power for lighting, computer systems, electrical appliances
and machinery, etc. Comply with various relevant performance standards to ensure integrity and reliability.
This guide provides you with an idea of the mandated tests and standards to ensure cables and wires meet international fire performance
requirements.
TYPES OF FIRE PERFORMANCE CABLES

It is important for cables to have fire survival properties because they are widely distributed throughout a building and can be the main cause of
fire transmission to unaffected areas. There are 2 types of characteristics for Fire Performance: Active - which ensures the cable, continues to transmit
power and signals during a fire, and Passive - which limits the spread of fire that can cause severe damage to property and red uces the emission
of fumes and toxic gases that can lead to loss of human lives.
These safety features are necessary to allow occupants of buildings and facilities to have the time to evacuate without being hurt or overcome by
fire, toxic gases and fumes.
In Europe and the United States, where most of the fire performance standards originated, there is a slight difference in concerns over fire behaviour.
The European countries are concerned about all aspects of fire-affected cables, including harmful halogen, smoke and gas contents, whereas the
concern over in the United States is the flame spread and smoke characteristics from cables.
Cables are therefore rated for their various Fire Resistant, Flame Retardant, Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) and Low Smoke Fume (LSF) characteristics.
FLAME RETARDANT CABLES

Flame Retardant cables are designed to minimise the spread of flame in the event of a fire. Whether it is a single wire or a bundled wire cable, it is
supposed to retard flame spread so that the fire may ideally be limited to a small area and allow for emergency response to put it out. Our PVC-
based cables have this characteristic and are widely used for their low cost.
LOW SMOKE AND FUME CABLES (LSF)

LSF cables are slow to ignite and they burn slowly. LSF cables emit much smaller amount of smoke and fumes, with characteristics similar to that
of LSZH-FRT cables. Although its emission will still have halogen but the content is much lesser than that from PVC cables. To ensure better fire
performance, LSF cables are manufactured with flame retardant PVC blended with HCL and smoke absorbent material for maximum efficiency.
LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN FLAME RETARDANT CABLES (LSZH-FRT)

Halogens are harmful non-metal elements such as fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). FRT cables are designed with
special materials not only with self-extinguishing property, but also with low smoke and fume emissions without halogens, as well as an absence
of toxic gas emission in case of combustion. Thus, LSZH-FRT cables outperform PVC and LSF cables with additional protection from fire spread and
the emission of toxic gas and corrosive elements. These cables are suitable for use in inadequately ventilated areas such as those in aircraft, ships,
and military facilities.
FIRE RESISTANT CABLES

Fire Resistant cables are designed with superior fire resistant property to continue to operate in the event of a fire for a specific period of time
(usually between 30 and 180 minutes). They are specified for used in vital installations and essential support facilities, such as a fire alarm system,
as they are designed to withstand fire and maintain circuit integrity. In such cables the stranded annealed copper conductor is sealed with a fire-
resisting mica tape wrap, so that even after the insulation has been burnt phase-to phase and phase-to-earth contact can be prevented. They are
also designed to withstand mechanical shock and perform under wet condition.
STANDARDS FOR FLAME RETARDANCY (European & British Standards)

There are three classes of tests for flame propagation in cables. They are the IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-2 and IEC 60332-3 standards. The European
Committee for Electromechanical Standardization (CENELEC) - which adopts the standards of the International Electro-technical Committee (IEC)
- uses the first two to assess flame propagation characteristics of a single wire, and the IEC 60332-3 for similar characteristics test for bundled cables,
which is more stringent.
The British Standards for flame propagation test for single wire and bundled wires and cables are the BS EN 60332-1 (formerly known as BS4066-
1) and BS EN 50266-2 (formerly known as BS 4066-3).
FLAME TEST ON SINGLE VERTICAL INSULATED WIRE/CABLE

(IEC 60332-1, BS EN 60332-1)
The flame propagation characteristic of a single wire or cable is tested using a 60cm cable specimen that is fixed vertically in a metal chamber. A
calibrated gas burner adjusted with the recommended flow rates of gas and air is lighted and applied at 45-degree angle on the surface of the test
sample at 475 mm (+/- 5mm) from the lower edge of the upper horizontal clamp. The flame is applied continuously for a duration (60 - 480 sec)
corresponding to the diameter of the wire/cable. After the flame has been extinguished, the specimen is cleaned and examined. It passes the test
if the charring does not reach 50mm from the lower edge of the top clamp, or the charring does not extend beyond 475mm from the point of flame
application.
FLAME TEST ON BUNCHED WIRES/CABLES

(IEC 60332-3, BS EN 50266-2)
This test comprises four categories (A, B, C & D) according to the volume of combustible material per metre of cable. It determines the bunched
cable’s ability to limit flame spread.
The test sample consists of several pieces of cable each 3.5 m long, in order to have the required quantity of combustible material per metre of
specimen. The cables are installed in a metal chamber on the front of a vertical ladder and are subjected to a gas burner flame for a specified time
under controlled air flow. At the end of the specified duration, the burnt and charred portion of the cable must not be more than 2.5 m from the
burner point.
APPENDIX E
STANDARDS FOR FIRE RESISTANCE

IEC 60331-11 (APPARATUS 750ºC)
IEC 60331-21 (CABLES RATED UP TO 0.6/1.0kV)
To verify circuit integrity in the event of a fire, the cable sample is held on a flame at about 750ºC for 3 hours under its rated voltage. The sample
must then be re-energised in not less than 12 hours after the test, and to pass, the specimen must not breakdown and circuit integrity must be
maintained.
BS6387
This test is performed to investigate the cable’s ability to maintain circuit integrity under three conditions - fire only, fire with spray of water, and
fire with mechanical shock.
Resistance to fire - the cable while performing at its rated voltage is subjected to gas burner fire at the specified temperature for the respective
categories - Category A - 3 hours at 650ºC, Category B - 3 hours at 750ºC and Category C - 3 hours at 950ºC.
Resistance to fire and water (Category W) is another cable specimen with rated voltage running is exposed for 15 minutes to flame at 650º C and
a further 15 minutes to fire and a continuous spray of water.
Resistance to fire and mechanical shock in this test a new cable sample with rated voltage running is mounted on a vertical panel which is struck
with a steel bar for 15 minutes while subjected to a flame. The burning temperatures required for the respective categories are Category X (650ºC),
Category Y (750ºC) and Category Z (950ºC).
STANDARDS FOR HALOGEN, SMOKE EMISSION, CORROSIVITY AND TOXICITY

SMOKE DENSITY
(IEC 61034-2, BS EN 61034-2)
To measure the density of smoke from a burning cable, samples are placed horizontally in a 3 square metre metal cabinet and burned by flame
from 100 cubic cm of alcohol in a metal tray. A fan is used to ensure uniformity of the smoke and light transmittance is measured by a photometric
system in the cabinet. The result is expressed as percentage light transmittance and the specimen is rated to have passed the test if the value is
more than 60%, as the higher the percentage the less smoke is emitted.
HALOGEN EMISSION
(IEC 60754-1, BS EN 50267-2-1)
To determine the amount of corrosive gases, such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, astatine and iodine released by the cable, samples of non-metallic
materials (1g) are burned in a tubular oven at up to 800ºC. Controlled air flow inside the chamber absorbs the resulting gases in water, which is
tested for its acidity. If the specimen yields less than 5 mg/g of hydrochloric acid it is rated Halogen Free, but if the yield is between 5 mg/g and
15 mg/g it is classed as Low Smoke & Fumes. The results do not determine whether the specimen is totally halogen free.
SMOKE CORROSIVELY
(IEC 60754-2, BS EN 50267-2-2)
This method determines the corrosiveness of the gases released from the cables by burning the insulation material in a furnace at ≤935ºC with
rated air supply for 30 minutes. The effluent gases are absorbed into distilled water, which is then measured for its pH and conductivity. A pH-value
of above 4.3 and conductivity of over 10µS / mm must be achieved.
TOXICITY INDEX
(ES713)
This Naval Engineering Standard method is used to analyse noxious gas emitted from the burning specimen and the amount that each of the gas
can cause fatality. Sample of the cable insulating material (~1.0 g) is burned in a chamber with a volume of 0.7-1m3 and the ga ses emitted during
combustion are detected and collected in order to determine the quantities of the elements, such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur
dioxide, nitric oxide, acids, ammonia, etc. The Toxicity Index is derived from the calculated quantity of each gas produced when 100g (scaled up)
of the material is burnt in air in a volume of 1m3 and the particular resulting concentration fatal to human when exposed to it for 30 minutes, thus
determining the critical toxicity factor. The higher the index, the more toxic the insulating material when burnt in a fire. For example, the toxicity
index of a FRT cable is generally known to be lower than 5.
OTHER RELEVANT STANDARDS

LIMITING OXYGEN INDEX (LOI)
(ISO4589-2, BS ISO7211-3)
LOI is defined as the minimum concentration of oxygen required to support flaming combustion in a flowing air mixture of oxygen and nitrogen
(in this instance, the downward burning of a vertically-mounted test specimen such as a candle.) The oxygen concentration is recorded as volume
percentage. A higher LOI value (oxygen concentration) means better flame retardancy. For example, with 21% oxygen index the material will burn
by itself automatically at room temperature; LSZH cables require a higher index between 33% and 42%. The test method allows accuracy of + 0.5%
to be achieved.
TEMPERATURE INDEX (TI)

(ISO4589, BS 2782.1)
Research has shown that compared to the conventional oxygen index, higher temperature at which a material will burn in air is a better determinant
of combustibility. When air temperature rises, the Oxygen Index Value falls, thus, the test for Temperature Index (TI) has been developed from the
LOI method. The apparatus used for the TI test is essentially similar to that of the LOI test but the incoming combustion gas is heated. It tests the
flammability of the sample with a small flame to find the optimum temperature at which the specimen will burn automatically. When a specimen
burns automatically in the air with 21% oxygen, the temperature at this point is known as the TI. In the case of coal, the oxygen index will drop
to 21% and it will burn automatically when the air temperature reaches 150ºC. This temperature for coal is recorded as its TI.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALES
1. APPLICATION OF TERMS & CONDITIONS

These conditions govern the sales and purchase of goods ordered by Buyer from Seller (“the goods”) and shall override any terms and conditions whether previously
or hereafter stipulated incorporated or referred to by Buyer whether orally in its purchase order or other documents.
2. DELIVERY
a. Any time for delivery named by Seller is an estimate only and Seller is not liable to make good any damage or loss arising out of any such delay.
b. Delivery shall be deemed to have been made if seller delivers the goods to the location specificed by the Buyer and Delivery Order is endorsed by any person
present thereat. Seller not responsible to ensure the goods have been delivered to or is collected by Buyer or its authorized personnel and shall not be liable
for any loss or damage to Buyer by reason of unauthorized collection of the goods.
c. Should Buyer fail to take delivery of goods, Seller shall be entitled (without derogation of its rights under Law) to charge Buyer for storage and insurance for
the goods calculated from the date fixed for delivery.
d. The Seller reserves the right to deliver goods by installments and each installment shall be deemed to have been sold under a separate contract. Failure to
deliver any installment shall not entitle the buyer to repudiate the contract.
e. Off loading and/or handling will in all events be the responsibility of the Buyer.
f. If the goods to be delivered are, at the Buyer’s discretion, delivered to the destination other than the Buyer’s premises, the Seller will arrange such delivery for
the Buyer and all costs for carriage and insurance will be to the Buyer’s account.
g. Availability of the goods when offered ex-stock is subject to such goods being sold in another transaction between the date when the Seller advises the goods
are available, and the date when it receives the Buyer’s order. Any delivery time offered for products made to special customer order is indicative only, and the
Seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising as a consequence or result of any such failure to deliver.
3. PRICE
The quoted price for the goods are subject to change in the event of any imposition or increase in taxes, levies or duties whatsoever on the goods, its components
or raw materials.
4. PAYMENT
Payments for the goods shall be made within the time stipulated in the invoice. Interest at 1.5% per month will be charged on late payment.
5. TIME OF THE ESSENCE
Time within which the Buyer is to pay for the goods shall be of the essence of this Contract.
6. ACCEPTANCE
Buyer shall inspect the goods immediately upon delivery. Unless Seller receives notice that the goods are not in accordance with the Buyer’s order and the goods
returned to Seller within 24 hours from the date of delivery, the goods shall be deemed to have been accepted by the Buyer PROVIDED ALWAYS Seller will not
accept return of used goods and Buyer shall not reject any goods which are in accordance with the Buyer’s order.
7. DESCRIPTION
Notwithstanding any description of the goods given by the Seller or Buyer, no sale of goods shall constitute or be construed as a sale by description.
8. WARRANTIES
Save and except for written warranties (if any) given by Seller, the Seller does not give any warranties as to the quality, state, condition or fitness of the goods or
their suitability for any purpose or for use under any specific conditions, notwithstanding that such purpose or condition may be known or made known to Seller.
9. DEFECTS
Save and except as notified pursuant to Clause 6) above, Seller shall be under no liability to Buyer either in contract or tort for loss, injury or damage sustained by
Buyer or any third party by reason of defects in the goods whether latent or otherwise but Buyer will keep Seller indemnified against any such claim.
10. TITLE
Title to the goods remains vested in Seller receives the full purchase price. If such payment is overdue, the Seller may without prejudice to any other rights sue for
the purchase price, recover or re-sell the goods and the Buyer grants the Seller, its servants/agents the right and/or license to enter the Buyer’s premise and/or any
other premise where the goods are stored. If any of the goods are sold by Buyer before title has passed to Buyer, Buyer shall hold the proceeds of sale and all rights
against purchaser in trust for Seller.
11. RISK
Risk passes to Buyer upon delivery of goods to Buyer.
12. DEFAULT
If Buyer fail to pay Seller on due date, commits a breach of any of its obligation herein, becomes insolvent or commits an act of bankruptcy, Seller may without
prejudice to its other rights and without giving any notice, suspend/cancel further deliveries, stop any delivery in transit under this Contract or any other contracts
and/or limit/cancel the Buyer’s credit as to time and/or amount for executed, executory or future orders, and/or request for securities or guarantees. Seller shall
not be liable to Buyer for any damages which Buyer may suffer or incur by reason thereof.
13. CANCELLATION OF CREDIT
Notwithstanding anything herein contained, Seller reserves the right to limit/cancel the credit of the Buyer as to time and/or amount without giving any reasons
thereof and to demand full settlement immediately of all sums that may be owing by Buyer notwithstanding that the credit period has not expired.
14. FORCE MAJEURE
Seller shall not be liable to Buyer for failure to deliver the goods by reason of any breakdown of plant, fire, explosion, Act of God, or outbreak of hostilities, national
emergency, industrial disputes, shortage of labour, raw materials, energy or any causes beyond Seller’s control and which seller is unable to prevent by the exercise
of reasonable diligence, whether of the class of causes enumerated herein or not.
15. APPROPRIATION OF PAYMENTS
All payments received from the Buyer will be applied towards settlement of the Buyer’s oldest debts comprising the earliest invoices, debit notes (including debit
notes for overdue interest) and other charges howsoever arising PROVIDED ALWAYS Seller may appropriate any payments towards account of interest before
principal in respect of any debt as the Seller shall in its absolute discretion deem fit.
16. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
All amounts stated in the invoices and statement of accounts of Seller shall be conclusive of the amounts due and owing by Buyer to Seller and shall be binding
against Buyer in any legal proceedings.
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Seller entitled to set-off against Buyer’s debts all monies now or hereafter standing to the credit of Buyer’s account with Seller and for this purpose Buyer shall give
irrevocable authority to Seller to collect on behalf of Buyer and give valid receipt and discharge in respect of all such monies owing to the Buyer.
18. WAIVER
No failure or delay by the Seller in exercising any rights hereunder shall operate as a waiver hereof nor shall any single or partial exercise of right preclude any further
exercise thereof or the exercises of any other right.
19. SALE OF GOODS ACT (“the Act”)
The terms and conditions in favour of the Seller hereunder shall be in addition to and not in substitution for any term condition warranty expressed or implied in
favour of the Seller under the Act or any statutory and re-enactment thereto for the time being enforced.
20. INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS DESIGNS
Buyer shall indemnify Seller against all damages, claims, costs and expenses which Seller may become liable as a result or work done or goods sold in accordance
with Buyer’s specifications which involve infringement of any patents, registered designs or trademarks.
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Any notices, communications or demands shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given if sent by prepaid post to the address of the addressee stated herein or
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Tai Sin Electric Limited

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Tel: (+65) 6672 9292
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Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
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PVC INSULATED CABLES

PVC CU / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )

PPS CU / PVC / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )

PPS CU / PVC / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )

PCC CU / PVC / PVC ( MULTI-CORES )

PSP CU / PVC / PVC / SWA / PVC ( MULTI-CORES )

XLPE INSULATED CABLES

XP CU / XLPE / PVC ( SINGLE CORE )

XP CU / XLPE / PVC ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

XSP CU / XLPE / PVC / SWA / PVC ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN FLAME RETARDANT CABLES

FRT-XH CU / XLPE / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )

FRT-XH CU / XLPE / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

FRT-XAH CU / XLPE / LSZH / AWA / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )

FRT-XSH CU / XLPE / LSZH / SWA / LSZH ( MULTI-CORES )

LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN FLAME RETARDANT FIRE RESISTANT CABLES

FR-H 110 CU / MGT / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )

FR-XH CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )

FR-XH CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

FR-XAH CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH / AWA / LSZH ( SINGLE CORE )

FR-XSH CU / MGT / XLPE / LSZH / SWA / LSZH ( 2 CORES - 5 CORES )

FR-XOL CU / MGT / XLPE / OS / LSZH ( SINGLE PAIR )

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALES 53

Further attestations of our beliefs to continuously improve in our quality as well as

FR-XSH This is the short

CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE STANDARDS

Final Short Circuit Temperature: 160ºC for cable ≤ 300mm2

Test Voltage: 2.5kV for 5 minutes

1 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 3.4 22.7

1 x 35 19 / 1.53 1.2 11.0 376.0

CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE STANDARDS

Insulation Colour: Red or Black

Operating Temperature: -15ºC to 70ºC

Final Short Circuit Temperature: 160ºC

Test Voltage: 2 kV for 5 minutes

1 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.7 0.8 4.3 5.0 39.8

1x4 7 / 0.85 0.8 0.9 5.4 6.8 75.8

CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE STANDARDS

Insulation Colour: Red or Black

Operating Temperature: -15ºC to 70ºC

Final Short Circuit Temperature: 160ºC for cable ≤ 300mm2

Test Voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes

Nominal No. and Diameter Radial Thickness Cable Overall Approximate

1 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 6.3 68

1 x 50 19 / 1.78 1.4 14.8 604

CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Insulation Colour: 2 Cores: Test Voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes

Outer Sheath: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound INSTALLATION REFERENCE

2 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 10.4 151

2x6 7 / 1.04 1.0 1.8 14.4 338

3x4 7 / 0.85 1.0 1.8 14.1 325

4 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 11.8 207

4x6 7 /1.04 1.0 1.8 16.7 502

12 x 1.5 7 / 0.53 0.8 1.8 17.5 469

CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Insulation Colour: 2 Cores : Test Voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes

Bedding Colour: Black