EN 50288-7 - RE-2X(st)Y SWA PiMF Comms & Control Cable PVC ICAT

Description

EN 50288-7 cables are available in a number of variants according to their specific applications, with configurations including collectively screened multi-core or multi-pair, collectively and individually screened pairs in metal foil (PiMF). They are also available as collectively screened – collective aluminium mylar tape (CAT) or individually and collectively screened (ICAT).

BS EN 50288-7:2005 Multi-element metallic cables which are used in analogue and digital communication and control systems. The cables have a mechanically robust construction and electrical transmission handling properties. These cables are designed to connect electrical instrument circuits and provide communication services in and around process plants and are not to be used for power supply.

The cable is designed for internal installation in tray, basket and ladder, and in conduits and ducts. Externally the cable must be protected if buried.

Key Features

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  Voltage Rating 300 Volts
• 
  Minimum Bending Radius 10 x Overall Diameter
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  Flame Retardancy BS EN/IEC 60332-1-2
  BS EN/IEC 60332-3-24
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  Temperature Limits Fixed: -40°C to +80°C
  Flexing: 0°C to +50°C

Construction

• Conductor: 0.5mm² - 0.75mm²: Class 5 flexible Copper
  1mm² and above: Class 2 stranded Copper
• Insulation: Polyethylene (PE)
• Insulation Screen: Individual and Collective Aluminium/Polyester Tape Screen (AL/PET)
• Screen: Individual & Collective Aluminium/mylar tape with 0.5mm drain wire
• Bedding: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Armour: Steel Wire Armour (SWA)
• Outer Sheath: UV resistant Polyvinyl Chloride compound (PVC)
• Sheath Colour: Blue or Black

Standards

• BS EN 50288-7
• BS EN/IEC 60228
• BS EN/IEC 60332-1-2 & BS EN/IEC 60332-3-24

Core Colours