Trackside Signalling Aluminium Power Cables to BR880
Application
BR880 solid sector shaped conductors for trackside signalling power supplies.
Standards
● BR880
● BS 5467
● BS 6346
● UNE 21123
Construction
Conductors
Sector shaped solid plain aluminium to IEC 60228 class 2 or 5.
Insulation
XLPE type GP8 to BS 7655 or PVC type TI 1 to BS 7655.
Core Wrapping
PETP (Pol yethy lene Terephthalate).
Sheath
PVC type 9 to BS 7655 (LSZH can be offered as an option).
Electrical Characteristics at 20℃
| Nominal Conductor Cross Section |
mm² |
16 |
25 |
35 |
50 |
70 |
95 |
| Maximum DC Conductor Resistance |
Ω/km |
1.91* |
1.2* |
0.868* |
0.641 |
0.443 |
0.32** |
| Voltage Rating |
KV |
0.6/0.1 |
* Aluminium conductors 10mm² to 35mm² circular only.
** For single core cables, four sectoral shaped conductors may be assembled info a single circular conductor. The
maximum resistance of the assembled conductor shall be 25% of that of the individual component conductors.
Mechanical and Thermal Properties
Minimum Bending Radius: 10×OD
Temperature Range:-30℃ to +70℃ (during operation); -10℃ +55℃ (during installation)
Core Identification
2 core: Brown/Blue
4 core: Blue/Brown/Black/Grey |
