CU Distribution Cables
Description
Cu conductors, XLPE insulation, Black PVC sheath. Vector Specification.
Description
Cu conductors, XLPE insulation, Black PVC sheath. Vector Specification.
Standards
National : Customer specificationDescription
Application
- Industrial, commercial and domestic applications.
- Recommended for distribution systems.
Characteristics
| Construction characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Conductor material | Copper |
| Type of conductor | Circular, stranded |
| Insulation | XLPE |
| Outer sheath | PVC |
| Electrical characteristics | |
| Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) | 0.6/ 1 (1.2) kV |
| Usage characteristics | |
| Max. conductor temperature in service | 90°C |
| Specific characteristics | |
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Products and services
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Core Colours
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No. of Cores |
Colour |
|
2 |
RD, BK |
|
4 |
RD, WH, BU, BK |
Current carrying capacities single phase (in Amps) - Copper Distribution, Two Core
- Copper conductor
- Circular stranded
- Insulation XLPE
- Max. Conductor Temperature 90⁰C
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- Air spaced from surface, unenclosed
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- Air touching, unenclosed
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- Air enclosed
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- Buried direct
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- Buried in single-way duct
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- Cable surrounded by thermal insulation, unenclosed
| Conductor cross-section |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm² | Cu | Cu | Cu | Cu | Cu | Cu |
| 16 | 114 | 107 | 90 | 141 | 105 | 54 |
| 25 | 154 | 144 | 121 | 182 | 137 | 73 |
| 35 | 190 | 178 | 145 | 219 | 165 | 89 |
© Copyright Standards New Zealand 2012.
Content in this table and the typical New Zealand installation conditions are derived from AS/NZS 3008.1.2:2010 and has been reproduced or adapted with permission from Standards New Zealand under Copyright Licence 000926. Please refer to the complete Standard for full details available for purchase from Standards New Zealand at www.standards.co.nz.
The values are for typical New Zealand installation conditions of:
- Ambient Air Temperature:30°C
- Soil Temperature:15°C
- Soil Thermal Resistivity: 1.2 K.m/W
- Depth of Burial: 0.5 m
Current carrying capacities three phase (in Amps) - Copper Distribution, four core
- Copper conductor
- Circular stranded
- Insulation XLPE
- Max. Conductor Temperature 90⁰C
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- Air spaced from surface, unenclosed
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- Air touching, unenclosed
-
- Air enclosed
-
- Buried direct
-
- Buried in single-way duct
-
- Cable surrounded by thermal insulation, unenclosed
| Conductor cross-section |
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| mm² | Cu | Cu | Cu | Cu | Cu | Cu |
| 16 | 97 | 91 | 75 | 118 | 87 | 45 |
| 25 | 131 | 122 | 100 | 153 | 114 | 62 |
