EN 50288-7 Standard XLPE Insulated, PVC Sheathed, CWB Screened Instrumentation Cables (Multipair)
RE-2X(c)Y 90°c / 300V

APPLICATION

For transmission of analogue and digital signals in instrument and control systems; allowed for use in zone 1 and zone 2, group II, classified areas (IEC 79-14), not allowed for direct connection to low impedance sources, e.g. public mains electricity supply. Recommended for indoor and outerdoor installation, on racks, trays, in conduits, in dry and wet locations; not for direct buiral. Recommended for use as fire protection messure for people and important material assets.

STANDARDS

Basic design to EN 50288-7

FIRE PERFORMANCE

Flame Retardance (Single Vertical Wire Test)

EN 60332-1-2; IEC 60332-1-2; BS EN 60332-1-2; VDE 0482-332-1; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1); NF C32-070-2.1(C2); CEI 20-35/1-2; EN 50265-2-1*; DIN VDE 0482-265-2-1*

Note: Asterisk * denotes superseded standard, *** denotes optional.

VOLTAGE RATING

300V

CABLE CONSTRUCTION

• Conductor: Annealed copper solid or plain copper stranded to IEC 60228 Class 2.
• Insulation: Extruded cross-linked XLPE compound as per EN 50290-2-29.
• Pair:Two conductors twisted to form a pair
• Lay-up: Pairs laid up in layers of optimum pitch
• Separator: Polyester tape
• Overall Screen: Tinned copper wire braid
• Outer Sheath: Thermoplastic PVC compound as per EN 50290-2-22. UV resistance, hydrocarbon resistance, oil resistance, anti rodent and anti termite properties can be offered as option. Compliance to fire performance standard (IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3, UL 1581, UL 1666 etc) depends on the oxygen index of the PVC compound and the overall cable design. LSPVC can also be provided upon request.

COLOUR CODE

• Insulation: Black / White, continuously numbered on white core(1, 2..)for multipair.
• Outer Sheath: Black or blue for intrinsically safe systems

PHYSICAL and THERMAL PROPERTIES

• Temperature Range During Operation (Fixed State): -30°C – +90°C
  
• Temperature Range During Installation (Mobile State): -5°C – +50°C
• Minimum Bending Radius: 7.5 X Overall Diameter
• Sunlight Resistance: UL 1581 section 1200
• Oil Resistance: ICEA S-73-532(Test temperature +60°C, duration 4h. Retention: min 60% of tensile strength/min.60% of elongation)

ELECTRICAL ROPERTIES

Conductor Area Size		mm2	0.5	0.75	1.0	1.3	1.5
Insulation thickness (nominal)		mm	0.35	0.38	0.4	0.45	0.45
Conductor resistance (20°C)		Ω/km	36.7	25	18.5	14.2	12.3
Insulation resistance (20°C)		MΩ.km (Min.)	5000
Mutual Capacitance (1kHz)		pF/m (Max.)
		≤4 pairs	115	115	115	120	120
		all other pairs	90	90	90	105	105
Capacitance unbalance (1kHz)		pF/500m (Max.)	300
L/R (ratio) (max.)		μH/Ω	25	25	25	40	40
Operating voltage Urms		V	300
Test Voltage	Core to Core	V	1500
	Core to Screen	V	1500

CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS

Caledonian Cable Code	RE-2X(C)Y
	No. of Pairs x2xCross Section	CopperWeight
	No.x2xmm2	Kg/km
0.5mm2, Multipair
RE-2X(C)Y 2P0.5	2x2x0.50	10.7
RE-2X(C)Y 4P0.5	4x2x0.50	11.1
RE-2X(C)Y 5P0.5	5x2x0.50	11.9
RE-2X(C)Y 6P0.5	6x2x0.50	13.6
RE-2X(C)Y 8P0.5	8x2x0.50	14.2
RE-2X(C)Y 12P0.5	12x2x0.50	16.4
RE-2X(C)Y 16P0.5	16x2x0.50	18.2
RE-2X(C)Y 20P0.5	20x2x0.50	19.7
RE-2X(C)Y 24P0.5	24x2x0.50	21.1
0.75mm2, Multipair
RE-2X(C)Y 2P0.75	2x2x0.75	11.4
RE-2X(C)Y 3P0.75	3x2x0.75	11.9
RE-2X(C)Y 4P0.75	4x2x0.75	12.7
RE-2X(C)Y 6P0.75	6x2x0.75	14.6
RE-2X(C)Y 8P0.75	8x2x0.75	15.4
RE-2X(C)Y 12P0.75	12x2x0.75	17.8
RE-2X(C)Y 16P0.75	16x2x0.75	19.8
RE-2X(C)Y 20P0.75	20.x2x0.75	21.5
RE-2X(C)Y 24P0.75	24x2x0.75	23.1
1.0mm2, Multipair
RE-2X(C)Y 2P1.0	2x2x1.0	12.3
RE-2X(C)Y 3P1.0	3x2x1.0	12.8
RE-2X(C)Y 4P1.0	4x2x1.0	13.7
RE-2X(C)Y 6P1.0	6x2x1.0	15.6
RE-2X(C)Y 8P1.0	8x2x1.0	16.4
RE-2X(C)Y 12P1.0	12x2x1.0	19.0
RE-2X(C)Y 16P1.0	16x2x1.0	21.2
RE-2X(C)Y 20P1.0	20.x2x1.0	23.5
RE-2X(C)Y 24P1.0	24x2x1.0	25.3
1.3mm2, Multipair
RE-2X(C)Y 2P1.3	2x2x1.3	12.9
RE-2X(C)Y 3P1.3	3x2x1.3	13.5
RE-2X(C)Y 4P1.3	4x2x1.3	14.5
RE-2X(C)Y 6P1.3	6x2x1.3	16.7
RE-2X(C)Y 8P1.3	8x2x1.3	17.4
RE-2X(C)Y 12P1.3	12x2x1.3	20.2
RE-2X(C)Y 16P1.3	16x2x1.3	22.6
RE-2X(C)Y 20P1.3	20x2x1.3	25.1
RE-2X(C)Y 24P1.3	24x2x1.3	27.0

Note : Other conductor sizes & core configurations are available upon request.