Solar cables are intended for photovoltaic power supply systems and similar applications as free hanging, movable, fixed installation and buried in ground in constructional covered systems. They use a fine wire tinned copper conductor (BS EN 60228:2005 cl. 5) with UV resistant, cross-linkable, halogen-free, flame retardant insulation and sheath compounds. They can be used indoors, outdoors, in hazard explosion areas, in industry and agriculture and are suitable for equipment with protective insulation (protection Class 2). The insulation colour is selected through the xx suffix of the part number.

Key features

• Fine wire tinned copper conductor according to BS EN 60228:2005 cl. 5
• UV resistant, cross-linkable, halogen-free, flame retardant insulation and sheath
• Voltage rating AC 0.6/1.0 kV
• DC up to 2.0 kV possible in PV systems
• Conductor temperature up to +120°C
• ambient -40°C to +90°C
• Low smoke emission, corrosivity and toxicity tested (ITC index < 3)
• Cable colour: red, black, black with red strip
• core identification red, black or natural
• REACH, RoHS and CE

Applications

• Photovoltaic power supply systems
• Free hanging, movable, fixed installation and buried in ground in constructional covered systems
• Indoor and outdoor use, hazard explosion areas, industry and agriculture
• Equipment with protective insulation (protection Class 2)

Specifications

Standard: EN 50618:2015 | Conductor: Fine wire tinned copper conductor according to BS EN 60228:2005 cl. 5 | Insulation: UV resistant, cross-linkable, halogen-free, flame retardant compound | Sheath: UV resistant, cross-linkable, halogen-free, flame retardant compound | Core Identification: Red, black or natural | Cable Colour: Red, black, black with red strip | Insulation Colour Suffix (xx in part number): 02 - black, 03 - red, 13 - natural | Voltage Rating: AC 0.6/1.0 kV | Max. PV System Voltage: DC up to 2.0 kV possible | Max. Permissible Operating Voltage in AC Systems: 0.7/1.2 kV | Max. Permissible Operating Voltage in DC Systems: 0.9/1.8 kV | Test Voltage: AC 6.5 kV / DC 15 kV (15 min.) | Max. Permissible Ambient Temperature: +90°C (stationary and in motion) | Max. Permissible Operating Temperature of the Conductor: +120°C (IEC 60216: 120°C for 20,000 h = 2.3 years, at max. 90°C permanent temperature = 30 years) | Short-Circuit Temperature: 250°C for 5 sec | Min. Permissible Ambient Temperature: -40°C (stationary and in motion) | Damp Heat Test: EN 60068-2-78, 1,000 h at 90°C and 85% humidity | Resistance to Cold: Bending test at low temperature according to DIN EN 60811-1-4; impact test similar to DIN EN 50305 | Minimum Bending Radius: Fixed installation approx. 4 x cable diameter | Tensile Load: 15 N/mm² in operation; 50 N/mm² during installation | Shore Hardness: 85 Shore A (DIN EN 53505) | Mineral Oil Resistance: 24 h, 100°C according to DIN VDE 0473-811-2-1, DIN EN 60811-2-1 | Acid and Alkaline Resistance: EN 60811-2-1, 7 days, 23°C (N-oxalic acid, N-sodium hydroxide) | Ammonia Resistance: 30 days in saturated ammonia atmosphere (internal testing) | Weather Resistance: Ozone resistance DIN EN 50396 test Type B, HD 22.2 test Type B; UV resistance UL 1581 (Xenon test), ISO 4892-2 (Method A), HD 506/A1-2.4.20 | Behaviour in Case of Fire: Flame propagation single cable DIN VDE 0482 Part 332-1-2 / DIN EN 60332-1-2; multiple cable DIN VDE 0482 Part 266-2-5 / DIN EN 50305-9; low smoke emission DIN VDE 0482 Part 268-2 / DIN EN 50268-2 (light transmittance > 70%); corrosivity DIN EN 50267-2-2; toxicity DIN EN 50305, ITC index < 3

Standards: EN 50618:2015 | BS EN 60228:2005 | DIN EN 60332-1-2 | DIN EN 50268-2 | DIN EN 50267-2-2 | DIN EN 50305 | REACH | RoHS | CE