P Low Voltage Catalogue Cables Australia Powering your Project

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1 P Low Voltage Catalogue Cables Australia Powering your Project

2 CABLES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD LOW VOLTAGE CATALOGUE ABOUT US Cables Australia is a locally owned and operated distributor of high quality cables and hardware for the electrical industry, offering a cost-effective alternative for your project requirements. With offices and warehousing facilities located in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Perth, Cables Australia is uniquely positioned to service Australia s resources, energy and heavy industrial sectors and understands the logistical and environmental challenges faced in this area. Cables Australia has successfully sourced and supplied a number of major projects including the Wickham town site underground power project (Rio Tinto), Cloudbreak and Christmas Creek Expansion Projects (Fortescue Metals Group), PNG Gas Conditioning Plant (Kentz) and Yurralyi Maya Power Station (IHI & ABB). OUR PRODUCTS Cables Australia can provide a comprehensive range of cabling, conductor, steel poles and powerline hardware, including speciality LV & HV cabling designed to meet your project requirements. Through our manufacturing partnerships, we source the highest quality products from internationally Lloyds accredited manufacturers who operate in compliance with the International Standard of Quality Management Systems. The strength of these relationships allow us to offer competitive pricing, reduced lead times and continuity of supply as well as technical support and design services. OUR CUSTOMERS We strive to build long standing customer relationships based on honesty and integrity. Our exacting quality standards will be measured by high levels of customer satisfaction and confidence in Cables Australia as a trusted and valued supplier. OUR MISSION It is the mission of Cables Australia to deliver the highest quality products manufactured to exacting quality control standards. We aim to deliver cost effective cabling and hardware solutions that meet project requirements and customer specifications, on site and on time. By training and retaining the best employees, Cables Australia will be able to deliver the highest level of customer service, while complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Page 2

3 CONTENTS ABOUT US... 2 Our Products... 2 Our Customers... 2 Our Mission... 2 OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY... 4 Australian Standards... 4 International Standards... 5 Cables Australia Capabilities... 5 SINGLE CORE... 6 PVC Earth... XLPE Earth PVC SDI XLPE/PVC Nylon Jacketed Armoured Armoured & Nylon Jacketed... Speciality Cables MULTI CORE PVC Multi-Core XLPE Multi-Core Multi-Core Nylon Cable Multi-Core Armoured Cable Multi-Core Armoured & Nylon Jacketed Cable GENERAL INFORMATION Page 3

4 CABLES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY All our products are subject to exacting quality control procedures at every stage of manufacture, ensuring high performance in the field. Lloyds certification is available on all orders, providing even greater peace of mind. All products are manufactured to meet the requirements of the following International and Australian standards; Australian Standards AS 1531 s Bare overhead Aluminium and aluminium alloy. AS/NZS 26 Electric cables - Impregnated paper insulated - For working voltages up to and including 19/33 (36) kv. AS/NZS 11 s in insulated electric cables and flexible cords. AS/NZS Electric cables - Polymeric insulated - For working voltages /3.3 (3.6) kv up to and including 19/33 (36) kv. AS/NZS Electric cables - Polymeric insulated - For working voltages above 19/33 (36) kv up to and including 87/1 (1) kv. AS 1746 s - Bare overhead - Hard-drawn copper. AS/NZS 60.1 Electric cables - Cross-linked polyethylene insulated - Aerial bundled. - For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1()kV - Aluminium conductors. AS/NZS 60.2 Electric cables - Cross-linked polyethylene insulated - Aerial bundled. - For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1() kv - Copper conductors. AS/NZS 99.1 Electric cables - Aerial bundled - Polymeric insulated - Voltages 6./11(12) kv and 12.7/22(24) kv - Metallic screened. AS/NZS 99.2 Electric cables - Aerial bundled - Polymeric insulated - Voltages 6./11(12) kv and 12.7/22(24) kv - Non-metallic screened. AS 3607 s - Bare overhead, aluminium and aluminium alloy - Steel reinforced. AS/NZS 3675 s - Covered overhead - For working voltages 6./11(12) kv up to and including 19/33(36) kv. AS/NZS 00.1 Electric Cables Polymetric Insulated - For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (kv). AS/NZS 00.2 Electric cables - Polymeric insulated - For working voltages up to and including 4/7 V. AS/NZS 00.3 Electric cables - Polymeric insulated - Multicore control cables. AS/NZS Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 4/7 V - Flexible cables (cords). AS/NZS Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltage up to and including 4/7 V - Cords and flexible cables. Page 4

5 International Standards IEC s of insulated cables. IEC 602 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1KV up to 30KV. IEC Calculation of the cyclic and emergency current rating of cables. IEC Calculation of thermally permissible short-circuit currents, taking into account non-adiabatic heating effects. IEC Amendment 1 - Short-circuit temperature limits of electric cables with rated voltages of 1 kv (Um = 1,2 kv) and 3 kv (Um = 3,6 kv). IEC Short-circuit temperature limits of electric cables with rated voltages from 6 kv (Um = 7,2 kv) up to 30 kv (Um = 36 kv). CABLES AUSTRALIA CAPABILITIES SALES SUPPORT Specification review & assistance Electrical Engineering & Design Services Local experience to suit your needs Design & implementation services Technical Support LOGISTICS SUPPORT Global Sourcing Expertise Shortest possible lead times Detailed production and shipping schedules allow your order to be tracked Flexible delivery & storage solutions QUALITY GUARANTEE Proof of Performance including Certificates of Compliance and Test Reports available Lloyds Certification All Cable Manufactured to meet stringent Australian and International Quality Standards Page 5

6 CABLES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD LOW VOLTAGE CATALOGUE SINGLE CORE 0.6/1kV PVC sheathed power cables are mostly used for buildings, industrial plants, gantry wiring, and road transport depots where not subject to mechanical damage. Page 6

7 CUSTOM DESIGN Our technical team can design an infinite number of highly engineered cables to suit your requirements while meeting relevant Australian, New Zealand and IEC quality standards. Page 7

8 CABLES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD LOW VOLTAGE CATALOGUE TECHNICAL DATA Current Carrying Capacity 1. Maximum conductor temperature: 90ºC 2. Environment temperature: 40ºC 3. Ground heat transfer resistance: Km/W 4. Depth of laying: m 5. Laying distance > cable diameter 6. Single circuit configuration Current Carrying Capacity in air Enviroment temperature (air) temperature ºC Current Carrying Capacity in soil Enviroment temperature (ground) temperature ºC Ground heat transfer resistance Ground heat transfer resistancepw = (K m/w) Voltage (kv) 0.6/ Page 8

9 MAX CONDUCTOR RESISTANCE Page DC Resistance CU (20ºC) AL AC Resistance CU (90ºC) AL

10 PVC EARTH Configuration : Plain annealed copper (CU) as specified in AS/NZS 11. : Colour: Polyvinyl Chloride Compound PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. Green & Yellow. Electrical Characteristics Rated Voltage: 0.6/1 kv Operating Temp: -ºC ~ 75ºC MAX 90ºC Max Short Circuit Temp: 0ºC for 5 seconds Minimum Bending Radius: 15x cable O.D during installation 12x cable O.D after installation NB. - The maximum conductor temperatures specified are based on the properties of the insulation material but in practice may need to be derated to take account of joints, terminations and environmental conditions. - The cables should not be flexed when either the ambient or cable temperature is below ºC. Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS /1kV CU/PVC V90 Cond. Outer 2 kg/km A A Page

11 XLPE EARTH Configuration : : Colour: Plain annealed copper (CU) as specified in AS/NZS 11. Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) as specified in AS3808. Green & Yellow. Electrical Characteristics Rated Voltage: Operating Temp: Max Short Circuit Temp: Minimum Bending Radius: 0.6/1 kv -40ºC ~ 90ºC 2 ºC for 5 seconds 15x cable O.D during installation 12x cable O.D after installation NB. - The maximum conductor temperatures specified are based on the properties of the insulation material but in practice may need to be derated to take account of joints,terminations and environmental conditions. - The cables should not be flexed when either the ambient or cable temperature is below 0ºC. Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS /1kV CU/XLPE Cond. Outer 2 kg/km A A Page 11

12 PVC SDI Configuration : Inner : Outer : Sheath Colour: Plain annealed copper (CU) or plain aluminium (AL) as specified in AS/NZS 11. Polyvinyl Chloride PVC as specified in AS3808. Flame retardant Polyvinyl Chloride PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. Black or Orange. Electrical Characteristics Rated Voltage: Operating Temp: Max Short Circuit Temp: Minimum Bending Radius: 0.6/1 kv -ºC ~ 75ºC MAX 90ºC 0ºC for 5 seconds 15x cable O.D during installation 12x cable O.D after installation NB. - The maximum conductor temperatures specified are based on the properties of the insulation material but in practice may need to be derated to take account of joints,terminations and environmental conditions. - The cables should not be flexed when either the ambient or cable temperature is below 0ºC. Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS /1 kv CU/PVC/PVC/V90 Cond. Jacket Outer 2 kg/km A A Page 12

13 XLPE/PVC Configuration : Inner : Outer : Sheath Colour: Plain annealed copper (CU) or plain aluminium (AL) as specified in AS/NZS 11. Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) as specified in AS3808. Flame retardant Polyvinyl Chloride PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. Black or Orange. Electrical Characteristics Rated Voltage: Operating Temp: Max Short Circuit Temp: Minimum Bending Radius: 0.6/1 kv -40ºC ~ 90ºC 2ºC for 5 seconds 15x cable O.D during installation 12x cable O.D after installation NB. - The maximum conductor temperatures specified are based on the properties of the insulation material but in practice may need to be derated to take account of joints,terminations and environmental conditions. - The cables should not be flexed when either the ambient or cable temperature is below 0ºC. Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS /1 kv CU/XLPE/PVC/V90 Cond. Jacket Outer 2 kg/km A A Page 13

14 NYLON JACKETED Configuration : Inner : Bedding: Extruded Layer: Outer : Sheath Colour: Plain annealed copper (CU) or plain aluminium (AL) as specified in AS/NZS 11. Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) as specified in AS3808. Polyvinyl Chloride PVC as specified in AS3808. Extruded Polyamide Nylon Jacket. Flame retardant Polyvinyl Chloride PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. Black or Orange. Electrical Characteristics Rated Voltage: Operating Temp: Max Short Circuit Temp: Minimum Bending Radius: 0.6/1 kv -40ºC ~ 90ºC 2ºC for 5 seconds 18x cable O.D during installation 15x cable O.D after installation NB. - The maximum conductor temperatures specified are based on the properties of the insulation material but in practice may need to be derated to take account of joints,terminations and environmental conditions. - The cables should not be flexed when either the ambient or cable temperature is below 0ºC. Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS /1 kv CU/XLPE/PVC/NY/PVC/V90 Cond. Nylon Jacket Outer 2 kg/km A A Page 14

15 ARMOURED Configuration : Inner : Armour: Outer : Sheath Colour: Plain annealed copper (CU) or plain aluminium (AL) as specified in AS/NZS 11. Polyvinyl Chloride PVC as specified in AS3808. Single layer galvanized steel or stainless steel wires helically applied. Flame retardant Polyvinyl Chloride PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. Black or Orange. Electrical Characteristics Rated Voltage: Operating Temp: Max Short Circuit Temp: Minimum Bending Radius: 0.6/1 kv -ºC ~ 75ºC MAX 90ºC 0ºC for 5 seconds 18x cable O.D during installation 15x cable O.D after installation NB. - The maximum conductor temperatures specified are based on the properties of the insulation material but in practice may need to be derated to take account of joints,terminations and environmental conditions. - The cables should not be flexed when either the ambient or cable temperature is below 0ºC. Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS /1 kv CU/PVC/SSWA/PVC/V90 Cond. S/Steel Jacket Outer 2 kg/km A A Page 15

16 ARMOURED & NYLON JACKETED CABLE Configuration : Inner : Armour: Extruded Layer: Outer : Sheath Colour: Plain annealed copper (CU) or plain aluminium (AL) as specified in AS/NZS 11. Polyvinyl Chloride PVC as specified in AS3808. Single layer galvanized steel or stainless steel wires helically applied. Extruded Polyamide Nylon Jacket. Flame retardant Polyvinyl Chloride PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. Black or Orange. Electrical Characteristics Rated Voltage: Operating Temp: Max Short Circuit Temp: Minimum Bending Radius: 0.6/1 kv Operating Temp: Max Short Circuit Temp: Minimum Bending Radius: -ºC ~ 75ºC MAX 90ºC 0ºC for 5 seconds 18x cable O.D during installation 15x cable O.D after installation NB. - The maximum conductor temperatures specified are based on the properties of the insulation material but in practice may need to be derated to take account of joints, terminations and environmental conditions. - The cables should not be flexed when either the ambient or cable temperature is below 0ºC. Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS /1kV CU/PVC/SSWA/PVC/NY/PVC V90 Cond. S/Steel Nylon Jacket Outer 2 kg/km A A Page

17 SPECIALITY CABLES CABLE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS Phase : Stranded compacted plain aluminium or plain annealed copper conductor manufactured to AS/NZS 11. Phase Core: Semi-conductive conductor screen with cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and semi-conductive insulation screen to AS/NZS Metallic screen: Copper Wire Screen provides high conductivity for faulty current and can be manufactured to give different fault current characteristics. Armour: SWA single layer galvanised steel wires SSWA stainless steel wires AWA aluminium. Extruded Layer: Extruded Polyamide Nylon Jacket. Corrosion Protection: Double brass, copper or stainless steel tape offers an extra layer of protection if required. Bedding: Flame retardant 90ºC polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Sheathing: High density polyethylene (HDPE) or Continuous polyvinyl chloride compound PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. UV Protection 5V 90 (UV) Flame Retardant 5V-90 (FR) Low Smoke Zero Halogen / LS0H/5V-90 (FA). Page 17

18 CABLES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD LOW VOLTAGE CATALOGUE MULTI CORE 0.6/1kV PVC sheathed multi core power cables for mains, submains and subcircuits unenclosed, in conduit, buried direct or in underground ducts for buildings and industrial plants where not subject to mechanical damage. Page 18

19 CUSTOM DESIGN Our technical team can design an infinite number of highly engineered cables to suit your requirements while meeting relevant Australian, New Zealand and IEC quality standards. Page 19

20 PVC MULTI-CORE 0.6/1kV CU/PVC/PVC V90 Installation Suitable for installation indoor/outdoor, enclosed in conduit or in underground duct where not subject to mechanical force or damage. Additional protection is available for UV, low smoke zero halogen (LS0H) and Flame Retardant (FR) properties where required. Configuration : Plain annealed copper of the type specified in AS/NZS 11. : Polyvinyl chloride compound PVC as specified in AS3808. Laying-up: Cores are laid up with a right-hand direction of lay & non-hygroscopic filler where necessary. Sheath: Continuous polyvinyl chloride compound PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. Core Identification 2C + E Phase core: Red Neutral core: Black Earth Core: Green/Yellow 3C + E Phase core: Red, White, Blue Earth Core: Green/Yellow 4C + E Phase core: Red, White, Blue Neutral core: Black Earth Core: Green/Yellow Sheath: Orange (standard) or Black (optional ultraviolet radiation stabilized). Technical Data Rated Voltage: 0.6/1kV Operating Range: -ºC ~ 75ºC MAX 90ºC Max Short Circuit Temp: 0ºC for 5 seconds Minimum ambient temperature 0ºC, after installation and only when cable is in a fixed position. Minimum bending radius Stranded conductors: 9x cable O.D during installation 6x cable O.D after installation Compacted conductors: 12x cable O.D during installation 8x cable O.D after installation Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS3808 Plain annealed copper Non-hygroscopic filler 4C + E Polyvinyl Chloride Continuous polyvinyl chloride V90 Page 20

21 Jacket Cable Phase Earth A A kg/km C + E 3C + E A A kg/km A A kg/km C + E Page 21 Jacket Cable Jacket Cable Phase Earth Phase Earth

22 XLPE MULTI-CORE 0.6/1kV CU/XLPE/PVC V90 Installation Suitable for installation indoor/outdoor, enclosed in conduit or in underground duct where not subject to mechanical force or damage and/or where conditions of overload may occur. Additional protection is available for UV, low smoke zero halogen (LS0H) and Flame Retardant (FR) properties where required. Configuration : Pain annealed copper of the type specified in AS/NZS 11. : Cross-linked polyethylene compound XLPE as specified in AS3808. Laying-up: Cores are laid up with a right-hand direction of lay & non-hygroscopic filler where necessary. Sheath: Continuous polyvinyl chloride compound PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. Core Identification 2C + E Phase core: Red Neutral core: Black Earth Core: Green/Yellow 3C + E Phase core: Red, White, Blue Earth Core: Green/Yellow 4C + E Phase core: Red, White, Blue Neutral core: Black Earth Core: Green/Yellow Sheath: Orange (standard) or Black (optional ultraviolet radiation stabilized). Technical Data Rated Voltage: 0.6/1kV Operating Range: -40ºC ~ 90ºC MAX 90ºC Max Short Circuit Temp: 2ºC for 5 seconds Minimum ambient temperature 0ºC, after installation and only when cable is in a fixed position. Minimum bending radius Stranded conductors: 9x cable O.D during installation 6x cable O.D after installation Compacted conductors: 12x cable O.D during installation 8x cable O.D after installation Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS3808 Plain annealed copper Non-hygroscopic filler 4C + E Cross-linked polyethylene compound XLPE Continuous polyvinyl chloride V90 Page 22

23 A A kg/km C + E 3C + E A A kg/km A A C + E Page 23 Phase Earth Jacket Cable Phase Earth Jacket Cable Phase Earth Jacket Cable

24 MULTI-CORE NYLON CABLE 0.6/1kV CU/XLPE/PVC/NY/PVC V90 Installation Due to high mechanical strength and excellent thermal stability, the cable is suitable in areas where termites, insects and vermin resistance is required. Suitable for installation indoor/outdoor, enclosed in conduit or in underground duct and/or where conditions of overload may occur. Configuration : Plain annealed copper of the type specified in AS/NZS 11. : Cross-linked polyethylene compound XLPE as specified in AS3808. Laying-up: Cores are laid up together with a right-hand direction of lay, with nonhygroscopic filler where necessary. Extruded Layer: Extruded Polyamide Nylon Jacket. Sheath: Continuous polyvinyl chloride compound PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. Core Identification 2C + E Phase core: Red Neutral core: Black Earth Core: Green/Yellow 3C + E Phase core: Red, White, Blue Earth Core: Green/Yellow 4C + E Phase core: Red, White, Blue Neutral core: Black Earth Core: Green/Yellow Sheath: Orange (standard) or Black (optional ultraviolet radiation stabilized). Technical Data Rated Voltage: 0.6/1kV Operating Range: XLPE insulated, -40ºC ~ 90ºC Max Short Circuit Temp: 2ºC for 5 seconds Minimum ambient temperature 0ºC, after installation and only when cable is in a fixed position. Minimum bending radius Stranded conductors: 9x cable O.D during installation 6 x cable O.D after installation 4C + E Compacted conductors: 12x cable O.D during installation 8x cable O.D after installation Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS3808 Plain annealed copper Non-hygroscopic filler Cross-linked polyethylene compound XLPE Extruded Polyamide Nylon Continuous polyvinyl chloride V90 Page 24

25 A A kg/km C + E Nylon A A kg/km C + E A A kg/km C + E Jacket Cable Phase Earth Nylon Jacket Cable Phase Earth Nylon Jacket Cable Phase Earth

26 MULTI-CORE ARMOURED CABLE 0.6/1kV CU/XLPE/PVC/NY/PVC V90 Installation Suitable for installation indoor/outdoor/underwater, enclosed in conduit or in underground duct where mechanical damage and/or where conditions of overload may occur. Able to bear mechanical pressure and moderate pulling force. Configuration : Plain annealed copper of the type specified in AS/NZS 11. : Cross-linked polyethylene compound XLPE as specified in AS3808. Laying-up: Cores are laid up together with a right-hand direction of lay, with nonhygroscopic filler where necessary. Armour: SWA Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured SSWA Stainless Steel Wires Armoured AWA Aluminium Wire Armoured CWA Copper Wire Armoured Sheath: Continuous polyvinyl chloride compound PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. Core Identification 2C + E Phase core: Red Neutral core: Black Earth Core: Green/Yellow 3C + E Phase core: Red, White, Blue Earth Core: Green/Yellow 4C + E Phase core: Red, White, Blue Neutral core: Black Earth Core: Green/Yellow Sheath: Orange (standard) or Black (optional ultraviolet radiation stabilized). Technical Data Rated Voltage: 0.6/1kV Operating Range: -40ºC ~ 90ºC Max Short Circuit Temp: 2ºC for 5 seconds Minimum ambient temperature 0ºC, after installation and only when cable is in a fixed position. Minimum bending radius Stranded conductors: 9x cable O.D during installation 6x cable O.D after installation Plain annealed copper 4C + E Compacted conductors: 12x cable O.D during installation 8x cable O.D after installation Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS3808 Non-hygroscopic filler Cross-linked polyethylene compound XLPE Galvanised Steel Wire Armour Continuous polyvinyl chloride V90 Page 26

27 Jacket Cable Phase Earth A A kg/km C + E SWA A A kg/km C + E A A kg/km C + E Jacket Cable Phase Earth SWA Jacket Cable Phase Earth SWA

28 MULTI-CORE ARMOURED & NYLON JACKETED CABLE 0.6/1kV CU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC/NY/PVC V90 Installation Suitable in areas where termites, insects and vermin resistance is required. Suitable for installation indoor/outdoor/ underwater, enclosed in conduit or in underground duct where mechanical damage may occur and/or where conditions of overload may occur. Able to bear mechanical pressure and moderate pulling force. Configuration : Plain annealed copper of the type specified in AS/NZS 11. : Cross-linked polyethylene compound XLPE as specified in AS3808. Laying-up: Cores are laid up together with a right-hand direction of lay, with nonhygroscopic filler where necessary. Armour: SWA Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured SSWA Stainless Steel Wires Armoured AWA Aluminium Wire Armoured CWA Copper Wire Armoured Extruded Layer: Extruded Polyamide Nylon Jacket. Sheath: Continuous polyvinyl chloride compound PVC V90 as specified in AS3808. Core Identification 2C + E Phase core: Red Neutral core: Black Earth Core: Green/Yellow 3C + E Phase core: Red, White, Blue Earth Core: Green/Yellow 4C + E Phase core: Red, White, Blue Neutral core: Black Earth Core: Green/Yellow Sheath: Orange (standard) or Black (optional ultraviolet radiation stabilized). Technical Data Rated Voltage: 0.6/1kV Operating Range: -40ºC ~ 90ºC Max Short Circuit Temp: 2ºC for 5 seconds Minimum ambient temperature 0ºC, after installation and only when cable is in a fixed position. Minimum bending radius Stranded conductors: 9x cable O.D during installation 6x cable O.D after installation Compacted conductors: 12x cable O.D during installation 8x cable O.D after installation Plain annealed copper Non-hygroscopic filler Cross-linked polyethylene compound XLPE 4C + E Standards AS/NZS00.1, AS/NZS11, AS/NZS3808 Galvanised Steel Wire Armour Extruded Polyamide Nylon Continuous polyvinyl chloride V90 Page 28

29 A A kg/km A A kg/km A A kg/km C + E 3C + E 4C + E Phase Earth Jacket Cable SWA Nylon Phase Earth Jacket Cable SWA Nylon Phase Earth Jacket Cable SWA Nylon

30 GENERAL INFORMATION CABLE SELECTION Refer to AS/NZS 8. for detailed information of cable selection. CURRENT RATING Current rating of a cable depends on: 1. Whether the cable is installed in air or ground, enclosed or unenclosed. 2. Installation environment, eg. ambient temperature, depth of laying, presence of other cables etc. 3. Operating temperatures for PVC insulated cables are 75ºC and XLPE insulated cables are 90ºC. 4. The type of overcurrent protective device is being used, appropriate derating factor: - for semi-enclosed (rewireable) fuses. - for fuses, e.g. AS 2005 series fuses, with I2 = x IN. - No derating is required for circuit breakers, e.g. AS/NZS 4898 circuit breakers, with I2 = 5 x IN. Where: I2 = conversional overcurrent fusing or tripping current. IN = nominal current of the fuse/circuit breaker. VOLTAGE DROP Wiring Rules stipulate a maximum voltage drop of 5% of the nominal voltage between the point of supply and any point in the installation when the conductors are carrying maximum demand. Voltage drops are based on: 1. Maximum conductor temperatures of 75 C, 90 C and 1 C as indicated. 2. Load power factor to give maximum voltage drop. 3. Single core cables are touching in trefoil or flat formation. 4. Supply frequency of Hz. An Equation to determine minimum required cable size due to voltage drop is: Vc = Vd x 00/I x L millivolts/ampere metre Where: Vc Millivolts drop/ampere metre as given in the tables. Vd Maximum permissible voltage drop in volts. I Current in Amperes. L Route length in metres. A Cable can now be selected such that Vc is equal to or less than calculated, and check that it will carry the current. ORDERING GUIDELINES Please supply the following information at the time of ordering: For specialty products, please supply list of specifications. Total length of cable required. Individual drum lengths required as well as drum preference (steel/wooden). Whether you require a certificate of compliance. Delivery requirements: standard delivery is EX Fremantle yard, however our logistics team can arrange delivery direct to project site or loading yard as project requirements dictate. Page 30

31 NOTES Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this publication, Cables Australia takes no responsibility for any errors and/or omissions. This technical manual is intended as a guide only and reference must be made by any person using this information to the appropriate Australian Standard and/or to local Electricity Supply Authority rulings. Copyright Cables Australia (ABN ) All rights reserved. Subject to change without notice. Page 31

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