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ICON Product Guide
Instrumentation and Instrumentation Control Cables,

Thermocouple Extension and Compensating Cables
The Quality Connection
Table of contents
Part I

Preface
Page
Introduction
Page
1.1
The EN 50288-7 standard
Page
1.2
The advantages
Page
1.3
The product programme
Page
1.3.1 Customised types
Page
1.3.2 Standard types
Page
1.4
Structural summary
Page
The customised types
Page A3
2.1
Introduction
Page
2.2
General
Page A3
A3
2.2.1 Applications
Page
A3
2.2.2 Constructions
Page
A3
2.3
Design options and selection criteria for cable elements
Page
A4
2.3.1 Conductor
Page
A4
2.4
Insulation
Page A5
2.4.1 Insulation materials
Page A5
2.4.2 Radial thickness of insulation
Page A5
2.5
Cabling elements
Page
A6
2.6
Cabling assembling
Page
A5
2.7
Screening
Page
A7
2.7.1 Design
Page A7
2.7.2 Internal interference
Page A7
2.7.3 External interference
Page A8
- Screening in the LF-range
Page A8
- Screening in the HF-range
Page A9
2.8
Plastic sheath
Page A10
2.8.1 The different types
Page A10
2.8.2 Inner sheath and bedding
Page A10
2.8.3 Multi layer sheath
Page A10
2.8.4 Overall sheath
Page A10
2.8.5 Sheath Materials
Page A11
- Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Page A11
- Halogenfree flame retardant compounds (LSZH)
Page A11
- Polyethylene (PE)
Page A12
2.9
Chemical and/or environmental protection
Page A13
2.10 Armour
Page A14
2.11 Chart EN 50288-7
Page A16
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Table of contents
The standard types
Page BI3
3.1
Introduction
Page BI3
3.2
Structure of the product programme standard types
Page BI3
3.3
Presentation of product data
Page BI3
3.4
Product data sheets
Page BI3
Group 1: ICON instrumentation cables acc. to EN 50288-7
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B1
Common types
300 V and 500 V

Technical data

Construction: unarmoured/armoured types

Construction: lead-/multi layer- sheathed armoured types

Electrical data 300 V


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B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
Halogen-free, flame retardant types

Technical data

Construction


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300 V and 500 V

Fire resisting (CI), flame retardant types

Technical data

Construction

Electrical data

500 V

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B13
B14
B15
B16
Common types
500 V

Technical data



Electrical data

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C1
C2
C3
C4
C5

Technical data

Construction

Electrical data


Technical data

Construction

Electrical data
500 V

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500 V

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C13
C14
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D3
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Group 2: ICON instrumentation control cables acc. to EN 50288-7
Group 3: ICON extension and compensating cables acc. to EN 50288-7

Common types
300 V

Technical data



Electrical data

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Halogen-free, flame-retardant types

Technical data

Construction

Electrical data
300 V

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Appendix
I. Standards for thermocouple extension & compensating cables
Table 1: Temperature ranges and tolerances of conductors

Colour codes ofinsulations and outer sheaths
Page E2
Table 2: Electrical characteristics of conductors
Page E3
Table 3: Loop resistance of conductors at 20 C
Page F3

II. Colour codes

Colour codes of instrumentation

and instrumentation control cables acc. to EN 50288-7
Page
E4
III. Common test methods for cables under fire conditions

Reaction to fire
Page E5
Resistance to fire
Page
E5
IV. Identification of instrumentation, (instrumentation) control and

thermocouple extension and compensating cables

Indication
Page
E6
Abbreviation code
Page
E6
Type of cabling elements
Page
E7
Indication examples
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E7
E8

V. Tables
Table 4: Conversion of general units
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Table 5: Conductor comparison AWG - metric
Page E9
ICON instrumentation cable

Flame retardant, sunlight resistant
Multi-pair, PVC insulation, individual & overall screen,
Lead sheath, armour, PVC sheath
Page E10
Cable programme
Page E12
VI. Example of individual product documentation
Note: KERPEN GmbH & Co. KG can not be held responsible in any form whatsover for any information provided by this
publication.
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Preface
This is not just a catalogue. It is what you have been looking for - a
product guide to choosing the design you need for your project, plant or
application ....
... CREATED TO PROVIDE YOU with
the CABLE SOLUTION you need.
The European Standard EN 50288-7 is the first ever standard for instrumentation and control cables to address the entire range of demands
and reqirements of general and specific industrial cable applications.
In contrast to the existing official regulations and specifications, the new
standard covers the huge variety of cable designs used in todays global
business. The meaningful and comprehensive (but nevertheless standardized) range of different versions in terms of
design and materials used allows you to select
cable designs which comply with the standard
but still meet the requirements of the application.
The new standard will be complemented by European standards for materials and testing. These
standards do not exist as yet, so we shall refer to
IEC standards or national standards here.
On the solid basis of many years of experience
in international business (either project-oriented
or geared to the site requirements of the customers) in conjunction with the new standard, we have defined a
very wide product range designed to meet all your field-driven
product requirements.
We have selected and elaborated a product programme designed to cover all usual applications. The diversity of the environmental, electrical, mechanical, installation and safety requirements produces a need for an extensive
range of products. This first section covers all
necessary information on product families. Information on specific types will be provided on
request or via other media.
The extremely systematic organisation of this
guide to the various product families will allow
you to select your product to match your application and meet your requirements with maximum
efficiency.

1. Introduction
1.1 The EN 50288-7 standard
The European standard EN 50288-7 published in September 2005 is
the first ever standard governing instrumentation cables for onshore
applications to have been prepared by an established international
standardisation body.
The following features distinguish this standard from the wide variety of existing product specifications:

it complements the relevant standards for materials and testing

it includes a wide range of design options
it effectively matches design regulations with test requirements
This standard thus enables the user to convert all demands with regard to systems, security, the environment, climate and installation
into appropriate products in an efficient way
The standard will have to be implemented in the form of national
standards by all Cenelec members (28 countries at present). Its
future significance is underlined by the fact that all present national
standards which conflict with the EN standard will have to be withdrawn after a certain transitional period (April 2008).
This standard also meets the requirements of the European Low
Voltage Directive.
1.2
The advantages
The application of this standard offers a number of advantages:

it was prepared by a recognized standardization body
it represents the state of the art throughout
it is available to everyone everywhere
it specifies products easily, quickly, clearly and without ambiguity
it includes a wide range of design options
It thus allows consultants, engineers, manufacturers and others to save time and money when

preparing specifications
dealing with inquiries, offers and orders
organizing product-programmes
Summary:
The application of this standard should become as logical and widespread as the application of the IEC 60502
standard for power cables.

Introduction
1.3 The product programme
The EN 50288-7 standard does not comprise specific products; instead it merely describes the individual cable
elements and their design (including options and the relevant rules), defines materials, dimensions and test requirements and cites the relevant standards.
On the basis of more than thirty years of experience in the international instrumentation cable business, KERPEN
has seized the opportunity and defined the EN 50288-7-based ICON product programme, which consists of two
sections:
Customised types and Standard types
1.3.1
Customised types
The Customized types section gives an overview of the entire range of design options covered by the standard
and adds explanations and selection criteria. It thus provides optimum support for selecting and specifying products required. Product documentations and quotations are available on request.
1.3.2
Standard types
The Standard types section is an extract from the Customized types section. It presents a comprehensive
range of products of the main types used in the market. A few thousand products are described in detail complete
with geometrical data and design data, information on mechanical, thermal and flame behaviour properties and
electrical data. For this information please see the attached CD-ROM.
1.4 Summary of the structure
Standard types
Customised types
- Thousands of conventionally used

products
- Technical basis for entire market

demand
- Complete technical documentation
- Allows specifications and products

to be tailor-made
- Available immediately
- Clear and unambiguous design rules
- Quotes provided rapidly
- Fast and flexible handling of products
- Cost-effective
- Documentation on request
- Short delivery time

- Modular design concept
Well-known quality from reliable project partners based on the international safety regulations
The ICON product programme also covers instrumentation cables complying with UL standards UL13, 2250 and
1277 as well as bus cables according to PNO and FFO.

The Customised Types
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2.1 Introduction
The Customized types section gives a summary of the entire range of design options and design rules concerning the EN 50288-7 standard. A summary of it is shown in chart form on the last page of this chapter.
The contents of the standard (text in italics) are complemented by explanations and selection criteria to help you
to find the best possible design solution.
2.2 General remarks

2.2.1
Applications
The standard covers instrumentation cables as well as thermocouple extension and compensating cables suitable
for connecting instruments and control systems for the purposes of analogue and digital transmission.
The cables are not designed for use with power supplies and should not be connected directly to the mains or to
other low-impedance power sources.
Valid local and national regulations must be taken into account during installation.
The standard must be used in connection with the referenced standards for materials and testing.
2.2.2 Designs
The cable can contain cores, pairs, triples or quads as cabling elements; they can have individual or overall
screening and optionally include armouring and/or additional layers for moisture resistance or environmental protection. The maximum rated voltages of the cables are 300 V and 500 V.
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2.3 Design options and selection criteria for cable elements
2.3.1 Conductor
2.3.1.1 Conductor for instrumentation cable

Plain and metal coated copper conductors acc. to EN 60228 (IEC 60228)
Class 1 (solid), class 2 (stranded) and class 5 (flexible)
Sizes: 0.5 mm up to 2.5 mm
Criteria for the choice of conductor design and size are
the DC-resistance
the connection technology used

(including crimping, clamping, soldering, wire wrap and termi-point)
the flexibility requirements
the diameter
the environmental conditions
7-strands conductors are used in most cases.
2.3.1.2 Conductor for thermocouple extension and compensating cable

conductor material acc. to the requirements of the HD 446.1 (IEC 60584-3);

see appendix 1, table 2
design: solid, stranded or flexible
sizes: 0.5 mm up to 1.5 mm
Criteria for the choice of type, design or size of conductor are:
the type of thermoelement used
the E.M.F-tolerances
the flexibility
Solid conductors are used in most cases.
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2.4 Insulation
2.4.1
Insulation materials
The insulating materials used include:

polyvinylchloride
polyethylene
polypropylene
halogen-free, flame retardant compound
cross-linked polyethylene
PVC
PE
PP
HFRC
XLPE
EN 50290-2-21
EN 50290-2-23
EN 50290-2-25
EN 50299-2-26
EN 50290-2-29
The most widely used insulating material today is polyethylene, followed by polyvinylchloride and cross-linked
polyethylene. Other materials such as materials resistant to high temperatures, polypropylene and foamed materials are used for special purposes only.
Selection criteria for insulation materials are

electrical transmission properties
limited operating temperatures
The following criteria can also be significant in certain special cases:

flame behaviour
suitability for special connection techniques
resistance to oil and gas
resistance to radiation
compatibility with filling compounds
Table 1: Properties of the most important insulating materials

Properties
Permittivity
Spec.volume resistance
at 20C
Polyvinylchloride
PVC
Cross linked
polyethylene
47
2.3
2.3
x cm
1014
1016
1016
70 C 1)
70 C 2)
90 C
stiff, tends to become brittle
good
good
self-extinguishing
inflammable
inflammable 3)
max. operating temperature

Behaviour at low temperature
Flammability
2)

3)

Heat resistant modified PVC for temperatures limited to 90 C and 105 C

80 C for high-density polyethylene HDPE
Also with self-extinguishing characteristic
2.4.2
Radial thickness of the insulation
1)
Polyethylene
PE
Two values must be considered with reference to the radial thickness of the insulation:

the minimum radial thickness
the nominal radial thickness
The minimum radial thickness of the insulation is defined in the standard. The measured radial thickness of the
insulation must not fall below the defined values at any point.
The nominal radial thickness of the insulation is a design value defined by the manufacturer to guarantee the
specified electrical transmission properties. The nominal thickness is thus a reference value only and will not be
dealt with here. Depending on the conductor size, the nominal thickness exceeds the minimum thickness by approx. 0.05 and 0.1 mm.
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2.5
Cabling elements
Cabling elements according to the standard are cores, pairs, triples and quads.
A core is an insulated conductor

A pair consists of two twisted cores which form a line
circuit

A triple consists of three twisted cores which form line
circuits with one another

A quad consists of four twisted cores in which the diametrically opposed cores form a line circuit
The length of lay of a part, triple or quad, must not exceed
150 mm for conductor size 2.5 mm
100 mm for conductor sizes 1.5 mm or
To keep internal interference of cabling elements pairs, triples or quads as low as possible, adjacent elements
have different lengths of lay.
2.6
Cable assembly
The cable elements must be assembled in concentric layers to form the cable core either
directly or
in the form of units
Units consist of a certain number of cores, pairs, triples or quads.

The direction of lay of successive layers of multi layer cables changes from layer to layer. This measure also contributes to the mutual decoupling of unScreened pairs, triples or quads from each other.
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2.7 Screening
2.7.1 Design
Screening can be either screening of individual cable elements and/or an overall screening. Screening measures
according to the standard are listed below:

plain or coated copper braid with

a minimum filling factor of 0.6
a combination of plastic-laminated metal foil

and a plain or coated copper braid with a
minimum filling factor of 0.3
plastic-laminated metal foil with

a minimum overlap of 20 %,
a drain wire in direct contact with the metallic side of the foil and a laminated sheath
(for overall screening only).
Screening measures must be provided in order to reduce or prevent possible interference such as

cross-talk from adjacent line circuit in the cable itself or
externally induced inference from sources outside the cable.
2.7.2
Internal interference
The only significant factor for Screening against internal interference is the capacitance (unbalanced) between the
cabling elements. Magnetic interference can be disregarded here.
Precautions used for reducing and to avoiding internal interference are

different length of lay of the various cabling elements (see 2.3) or
individual screening of the various cabling elements
Individual screening usually consists of plastic-laminated aluminium foil applied so as to overlap helically and a
copper drain wire in continuous contact with the metallic side of the foil.
An at least 20 % overlap of the foil guarantees 100 % coverage of the cabling element even in small bends.
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2.7.3
External interference
Screening against external interference has to take the influence of both electric and magnetic interference into
account and make a distinction between LF and HF fields.
The design of the required screen depends on the type and strength of interference.
2.7.3.1 Screening in the LF-range

For screening in the LF-range - i.e. in the range of frequencies of up to 10 kHz - the influence of both electric and
magnetic interference can be examined separately. Interference from electric fields can be virtually disregarded if
conductive screens are used; the lower the dc resistance, the better the screening effect; however, care must be
taken to ensure a high degree of coverage as the electric field may otherwise affect the cable core.
Screening against LF magnetic interference requires the use of magnetic materials such as steel wires or (even
better) tapes.
Materials of high permeability should be used for high levels of screening.
The measure of the effect of the screening in the LF range is the reduction factor. This is the ratio of the interference voltage with a screen to the interference voltage without a screen and is calculated according to the following
formula:

r
=
c

RO
(RO + RE)2 + (LM + LE)
with
rc = reduction factor
The lower the rc the better the screening effect.

RO
dc resistance of screen in
/km
RE

dc resistance of earth loop in

(normally evaluated as 0.05 /km)
/km

LM

internal screen inductance in

(this value can be disregarded for non-magnetic screens)
H/km

LE

external inductance of the earth loop in

(the usual value is 0.002 H/km)
H/km
angular frequency (2 f) in Hz
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2.7.3.2 Screening in the HF-range

Screening in the HF range is based on energy losses due to electromagnetic interference caused by absorption
and reflection in or on the Screening material.
The measure for the effect of screening in the HF range is the coupling resistance, which is defined as follows

rc =
induced interference voltage in the disturbed system

rc
current in the disturbing system
coupling resistance
The lower the rc the better the screening effect.

The coupling resistance depends on the frequency. The typical curve of the coupling resistance is shown below.
rc ()
f (Hz)
Requirements for effective screening in the HF-range are basically a low DC resistance and maximum coverage
of the screen. Hre is a selection of screen designs (the screening effect increases from top to bottom):

plastic laminated aluminium foil

laminated aluminium tape overlapping longitudinally
optimized copper braid of high density
copper tape, lapped or overlapping longitudinally
copper tubing
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2.8 Plastic sheaths
2.8.1
The different types
the outer sheath

providing the protection of the cable from outside
the inner sheath

applied under a metallic protection and - optional - under a lead sheath

the multi layer sheath
a special type of inner sheath; an alternative possibility for a lead sheath
as environmental and chemical protection
the bedding
a separation sheath applied between a lead sheath and a metallic protection
(may also consists of plastic tapes)
The standard defines 4 different types of extruded plastic sheaths
The following materials can be used for the inner and outer sheath and for the bedding, :

PVC
acc. to EN 50290-2-22
polyethylene
acc. to EN 50290-2-24
halogen-free flame retardant compound
acc. to EN 50290-2-27
2.8.2
Inner sheath and bedding
maximum and minimum temperatures during operation
flame behaviour
halogen content
The main function of the bedding and/or an inner sheath is to protect the cable core from mechanical stress and
moisture. Here are some additional criteria which must be considered when the type of material is determined:
2.8.3 Multi layer sheath
A multi layer sheath consists of a longitudinal plastic-coated aluminium tape, a layer of high-density polyethylene
bonded to the aluminium tape and an additional layer of polyamide.
The high-density polyethylene must be in accordance with EN 50290-2-24, the material specification for polyamide
is in the discussion stage at present.
2.8.4
Overall sheath
way of laying i.e.
mechanical stress
environmental conditions
climatic conditions
demands made on fire behaviour and flame retardancy
demand made on colouring and marking
The conditions prevailling during transportation and storage, installation and operation determine the type of material to be used. The following criteria must be taken into account in the selection of a suitable sheath material:
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2.8.5
Sheathing materials
2.8.5.1 Polyvinylchloride (PVC)

As a result of its great value for money, PVC has been the
most widely used sheathing material for instrumentation cables up to now. Its great ability to be modified allows a selective adaptation of desired properties which makes it suitable
for a wide range of applications.
PVC is suited for indoor and outdoor laying in dry and wet
locations, in conduits and for direct burial.
Its maximum permissible temperature ranges from 70C for
standard types to 90C or 105C for special heat-resistant
types. The recommended minimum temperatures for these
types are-5C for installation and -0C for operation.
Special cold resistant types permit significantly lower temperature during operation and installation. The maximum
permissible temperature is 70C or 90C.
PVC is a flame-retardant, self-extinguishing material. Its flame retardancy can be imcreased to higher levels. The
emission of halogen acid gas and the smoke density in the event of fire can be reduced in the same way. Most
PVC-compounds are resistant to oil and solvents to a certain degree. Specially designed types are recommended
for more stringent requirements.
PVC can be supplied in a wide range of colours. When exposed to sunlight, the colours fade, but this has no effect
on the function. All sheathing compounds are resistant to sunlight.
2.8.5.2 Halogen-free flame retardant compound (LSZH)

Starting from a low level, the use of halogen-free flame-retardant compounds has increased steadily over the last
ten years as a result of the growing need for halogen-free flame-retardant cables as a special measure to protect
persons and/or important material assets.
In the event of fire, halogen-free flame-retardant compounds are distinguished by characteristics such as the following:

reduced flame propagation
reduced acidity and toxicity of gases
reduced smoke density
no halogen acid gases
Halogen-free flame-retardant compounds are suitable for indoor and outdoor application. Special compounds
with reduced water absorption are recommended for direct burial. The maximum temperature limits of the types
defined are 70C and 90C. The recommended minimum temperatures are -5C for installation and -30C for
operation.
Standard halogen-free flame-retardant compounds are only partly resistant to oils and solvents. Standard compounds meet the requirements of the oil resistance test according to ICEA S82-552. Special types must be used
for more stringent requirements.
Most halogen-free flame-retardant compounds can be supplied in a wide variety of colours. When exposed to
sunlight, the colours fade, but this has no effect on the function.
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2.8.5.3 Polyethylene (PE)
Polyethylene sheaths can be made of LDPE, MDPE and HDPE materials (low-density, medium-density and highdensity polyethylene).
The lack of flame-retardancy restricts the use of polyethylene sheathes to direct buried cables.
As a result of its excellent mechanical properties such as its high
tensile strength, its high resistance to abrasion, its hardness and
its extremely low water absorption, polyethylene is the ideal material for this application.
The maximum permissible temperature is 70C for LDPE and
MDPE and 80C for HDPE. As a result of its outstanding resistance to low tempeartures, cable insulated and sheathed with
polyethylene can be installed down to temperatures of -20C.
The material becomes harder in proportion to the temperature,
however. The bending resistance of the cable increases, with the
corresponding negative effects on handling during installation.
Polyethylene stands out through its high resistance to oil and
chemicals. This and the mechanical properties increase from
LDPE to HDPE.
As mentioned above, polyethylene is not flame-retardant. When ignited, it tends to drip and burn on after removal
of the flame. For this reason, polyethylene sheathing should not be used for indoor applications.
Polyethylene must stabilized against UV using soot. This is why the outer sheath is black in colour.
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2.9 Chemical and/or environmental protection
If there is a risk of oils and chemicals affecting cables after installation, protective measures must be taken.
The grading of the possible effects on the cables is determined by the nature, condition and quantity of the effecting medium, the duration of immersion and the temperature. In certain cases, plastic sheaths afford adequate
protection, but more stringent measures must usually be taken in order to avoid negative effects on the long-term
functioning of the cables involved.
For directly buried cables in particular, the EN standard recommends the following structural elements:
a) Lead sheath
Lead sheathes are the best protective measure against oils and chemicals. They are especially recommended
where soils are heavily polluted.
Lead alloy sheathed types should be used where there are high
mechanical loads due to vibration.
b) Multi layer sheath

Multilayer sheaths consist of a longitudinal plastic-coated aluminium foil, a layer of high-density polyethylene and an additional
covering of polyamide. The aluminium foil is bonded inside the
overlap and with the inner surface of the HDPE sheath.
Multilayer sheaths are an adequate alternative to lead sheaths
for a large number of applications. Compared to cables with lead
sheaths, those with multilayer sheaths are smaller and lighter,
thus allowing longer handling lengths.
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2.10 Armour
If an armour is specified, it should be selected from the types listed below:

Galvanised round steel wire armour

The wire diameter depends on the cable diameter
under armour, min. diameter 0.9 mm

G
alvanised flat steel wire armour

The minimum is wire diameter; this armour shall be
used for cables, where the diameter under armour is
> 15 mm
S
ingle or double layer of steel or brass tapes

The minimum thickness of a tape shall be 0.2 mm
for steel and 0.075 for brass.

M
etal braid

The minimum filling factor must be 0.57
(corresponding optical coverage 81.5 %),
the minimum wire diameter 0.3 mm.
The choice of the most suitable type of armour depends on the demands of installation and operation. In addition,
local and legal regulations must be complied with.
The most important selection criteria are:

maximum expected tensile load

and minimum required load-bearing capacity during installation
and/or operation
maximum expected pressure and tensile load after laying
protection against attack by rodents
minimum required bending radius
protection against external interferences
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The types of armour listed above are characterized by the following features:
Galvanised metal wire braid
Lightweight armour of galvanised steel or plain or
tinned round copper wire; suited for small tensile
and pressure loads; permits the smallest bending
radii of all armour types; mainly used for small cable
diameters.
Galvanised steel tapes

Applied as single- or dual-layer armour with 100%
covering of the cable assembly; excellent protection
against pressure and impact loads; not suitable for
tensile loads; very good protection against rodents;
of all types of armour listed, they provide the best
inductive protection.
Brass tapes
These are applied in the same way as steel tapes;
especially recommended to prevent attack by rodents and termites.
Galvanised flat steel wires
Good protection against pressure and impact loads; suitable for high tensile loads; the least flexibile
of all types of armour listed.
Galvanised round steel wire
Coverage: more than 90 %; very good mechanical protection against pressure and impact loads,
suitable for high tensile loads, good protection against rodents; the type of armour used most frequently for direct buried cables.
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Wet: petrojelly lling compound
Dry: swellable tapes, and/or cords,

swellable powder
Moisture barriers
With or without moisture barriers
Directly or in units in concentric layers
Assembling
Combination of a braid and a foil
Plain or coated metal braid
Plastic laminated metal foil with drain wire
Individual screen
Cores, pairs, triples, quads
Cabling elements
Additional materials under preparation
Multicore types
Assembling of
cabling elements
+/0 moisture barriers
Twisting of pairs,
triples and quads
Screening of
cabling elements
Overall screen
Petrojelly acc. to EN 50290-2-29
Moisture barriers
Wrappings of non hygroscopic tapes

interstitial llers, where neccessary
Assembling
Filling factor of the braid 0.6 and 0.3

resp. when combined with a foil
Overlapping of the foil: min. 20%
Individual screen
Identication: numbered cores or tapes

or acc. to IEC 60189-2 or IEC 60708-1
Max. length of lay:

up to 1.5 mm
100 mm
2.5 mm
150 mm
Cabling elements
Min. insulation thickness depending on

voltage rating and conductor size
Concentricity of insulation: min. 0.75
Acc. to EN 50290-2-21, 23, 25, 26 a. 29
PVC, PE (solid and foam), XLPE, PP (solid and

foam), Halogenfree, ame retardant compounds
Max. conductor resistance for multi-element

cables (beside cores):
Standard value + 2%
Insulation
Insulation
Conductor
Acc. to EN 60228, class 1, 2 or 5
Conductor
Construction Details
Reference Standards
Insulation
*(for thermocouple & extension cables see to IEC 60584-3)
Conductor shape: solid, stranded or exible
Conductor sizes: 0.5 mm up to 2.5 mm
Copper, plain or tinned
Conductor *
Design Options
Voltage rating 300 V; 500 V

Type Options
Multi-Element Metallic Cables for Analogue and Digital Communication and Control Systems
The European Standard EN 50288-7
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Screening of cable
element assembly
Bedding
PVC, PE, or halogenfree, ame retardant

compounds
Outer sheath
Metal braid (Q)
Single or double layer of steel or brass tapes (B)
Single layer of round steel wires (SWA)
Armour
Helically applied tape (s)
Armouring
Outer sheath
Thickness for armoured types:

0.028 x D + 1.1 mm (min. 1.3 mm)
D = diameter under outer sheath
Thickness for unarmoured types:

0.04 x D + 0.7 mm (min. 0.8 mm)
Acc. to EN 50290-2-22, 24 and 27
Outer sheath
Q: Filling factor: min. 0.57,

wire diameter min. 0.3. mm
B: min. thickness: 0.2 mm a. 0.075 mm resp.
SWA: acc. to EN 10257-1; min. 0.9 mm
Armour
Thickness: depending on diameter under

bedding; min.1.0 mm
Bedding
According to EN 50290-2-22, 24 and 27
Thickness of polyamid covering:

min. 0.3 mm
Thickness: 0.03 x D + 0.7 mm (min. 0.8 mm)

D: Diameter under lead sheath
According to EN 50307
a) Lead sheath
Thickness: 0.04 x D + 0.7 mm (min. 0.8 mm)

D: Diameter under inner sheath
Optional under lead sheath
According to EN 50290-2-22 and 27
Extruded layer of PVC, PE or halogenfree,

ameretardant compounds or
Multilayer sheath
Lead sheath
Inner sheath
Inner sheath
Bedding
Laminated HDPE sheath and an

additional polyamid covering
or
a) Lead sheath
Chemical and/or environmental protection
PVC, PE, halogenfree,

ame retardant compounds
Inner sheath
Laminated sheath
Combination of a braid and a foil
One or both side laminated aluminium tape

longitudinally overlapped, bonded to the inner
surface of an extruded sheath, thickness of
alum. tape: min. 0.15 mm without coating
Filling factor of the braid > 0.6 and > 0.3

resp. when combined with a foil
Plain or coated metal braid
Overlapping of the foil min. 20%
Plastic laminated metal foil with drain wire
Overall screen
Overall screen
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The Standard Types
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3 The standard types

3.1 Introduction
The part standard types presents the most customary types out of the customised types It is an excerpt of it.
The programme covers some thousands different cables, thorough described on the following pages and in detail
on the CDROM attached. The product information in this chapter are presented in a systematically structured
condensed form. So, you find an optimum overview and an optimal product selection guide.
3.2 Structure of the product programme standard types

The product programme is arranged within three main groups:

instrumentation cables

(instrumentation) control cables

thermocouple extension
& compensating cables

cabling elements: pair and triple

cabling element: core
cabling elements: pair
Pairs and triples may be with or without individual screen.
Each main group is derived into three subgroups:

common types (PVC-sheathed)

halogen-free, flame-retardant types (LSZH-sheathed)

fire-resisting, flame-retardant types (LSZH-sheathed)
Each sub-group describes different product-families (2 up to 4). Product-family stands for a product line with a certain insulation material, containing unarmoured and armoured products; and for the subgroups common types
armoured versions with chemical environmental protection (lead or multi-layer sheath) additionally. The miscellaneous insulation materials offers options for optimising electrical, thermic or other relevant product properties.
3.3 Presentation of product data

The product data are headed:

Technical data

Construction

Electrical data
Contains information on application range, laying, temperature

limitations, bending radius, flame behaviour, and others.
Describes the design of the cables
Contains the electrical properties of the described products.
3.4 Product data sheets

The product descriptions are completed by product data sheets recorded on the attached CD-ROM. An example
of a product data sheet is shown on page E10 ff. The data sheets also itemise the usual geometrical data of every
individual product.
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Group 1:
Instrumentation Cable acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
300 V and 500 V
Instrumentation Cable
Common Types
300 V and 500 V
Halogen-free,
flame retardant types
300 V and 500 V
Fire resisting (CI),1)

500 V
plain stranded copper conductor,

pairs and triples,
individual
and/or
overall static screen

pairs and triples,
individual
and/or

pairs and triples,
individual
and/or
PVC- or PVCw- or PE- or XLPE(70C) (105C) (70C) (90C)

insulated/PVC-sheathed
PE- or XLPE(70C) (90C)

insulated/LSZH-sheathed
Mica/XLPE- or Silicone(90C) (90C)

unarmoured
armoured
unarmoured
armoured
unarmoured
armoured
Lead sheathed or
Multi layer sheathed, armoured
1)
gen. to EN 50288-7
B1
acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
300 V and 500 V
Single & Multi pair and Multi triple, individual and/or overall screen, PVC-sheath
unarmoured
armoured,
with chemical protection, armoured
Technical Data
Type of insulation/
sheath
Type of cabling
elements
PVC/PVC
PVCw/PVCw
PE/PVC
XLPE/PVC
Pair, Triple, PiMF, TiMF
No. of cabling elements
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24
Conductor sizes
0.5 mm, 0.75 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm
1. Unarmoured types
RE-Y(St)Y-fl
Laying
RE-Yw(St)Yw-fl
RE-2Y(St)Y-fl 1)
RE-2X (St)Y-fl
Recommended for indoor and outdoor installation, on racks,

trays, in conduits, in dry and wet locations
Bending radius
7.5 x cable
2. Armoured types
RE-Y(St)YSWAY-fl
Laying
RE-Yw(St)YwSWAYw-fl
RE-2Y(St)YSWAY-fl
RE-2X(St)YSWAY-fl
Recommended for outdoor installation, on racks,

trays, in conduits, in dry and wet locations, for direct burial
Bending radius
10 x cable
3. Armoured types with

chemical protection
a)
Lead sheathed
RE-Y(St)YMYSWAY-fl
--
--
--
--
--
b)
Multi layer sheathed
Laying
RE-2X(L)2Y4YSWAY
2) 3)
Recommended for direct burial, especially in presence

of oil and aggressive chemical substances
Bending radius
Temperature range
during operation
during installation
RE-2X(St)YMYSWAY-fl
15 x cable

- 30 C up to 70 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
- 30 C up to 105 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
- 30 C up to 70 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
- 30 C up to 90 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
Reaction to fire
Flame propagation
a) Test on single cable
b) Test on bunched cables
IEC 60332-1-2
IEC 60332-3 part 24 (Cat. C), (excluded types with multi layer-sheath)
Sunlight resistance
UL 1581 Section 1200
Oil resistance
Application
ICEA S-82-552
For transmission of analogue and digital signals in instrument and control systems; allowed
for use in zone 1 and zone 2, group II, classified areas (IEC 79-14), not allowed for direct
connection to low impedance sources, e.g. public mains electricity supply
Also with increased thickness of outer sheath (Yv)

Also with HDPE outer sheath; in this case Tests Reaction to Fire are not passed
3)
Max. operating temperature 80 C
1)
2)
B2
acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
300 V and 500 V
unarmoured
armoured,
Construction
Product type
unarmoured types
Conductor
cross-section
armoured types
Plain annealed copper; 7 stranded acc. to EN 60228, Class 2

mm
0.5
7 x 0.3
conductor design mm
0.75
7 x 0.37
Cabling element 2)
without ind. screen
with ind. screen
1.3
7 x 0.49
1.5
7 x 0.53
Cross linked polyethylene XLPE or

Polyethylene PE or
Polyvinylchloride PVC or
Polyvinylchloride heat resistant PVCw
Pair, Triple
PiMF, TiMF
Individual screen
1.0
7 x 0.43
Aluminium/plastic-tape over solid tinned copper drain wire, 0.6 mm

plastic tape under and above screen
Wrapping
at least one plastic tape above cable core
Overall screen
Aluminium/plastic-tape over tinned copper drain wire 0.5 mm / 7 x 0.3 mm
Inner sheath
--
PVC and PVCw resp. , black
Armouring
--
Galvanized steel wire armouring; wire

depending on cable- under armouring, at
least 0.9 mm
Outer sheath 1)
Colour
PVC and PVCw resp. ,

black or blue for intrinsically safe systems
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Rated voltage RP3) CE Length Marking
Marking
Also with increased thickness of outer sheath (Yv) for PE-insulated, unarmoured types
Colour code of cabling elements: see appendix II
3)
RP = Reduced flame propagation
1)
2)
B3
acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
300 V and 500 V
unarmoured
armoured,
Construction
Product types
Lead sheathed, armoured types
Conductor
cross-section
Multi layer sheathed, armoured types
Plain annealed copper acc. to EN 60228, Class 2

0.5
7 x 0.3
mm
conductor design mm
0.75
7 x 0.37
1.0
7 x 0.43
1.3
7 x 0.49
XLPE
PVC or XLPE
Cabling element 1)
without ind. screen
Pair, triple
with ind. screen
PiMF, TiMF
Individual screen
Aluminium/plastic-tape over tinned copper drain wire, 0.6 mm,

plastic-tape under and above screen
Wrapping
Overall screen

Aluminium/plastic tape over tinned copper drain
wire 0.5 mm / 7 x 0.3 mm
see multi layer sheath
PVC
--
Lead sheath
--
PVC
--
--
Longitudinal one side plastic coated

aluminium foil over tinned copper drain
wire, 7 x 0,3 mm, high density polyethylene
sheath with an additional polyamide
covering. The aluminium foil is bonding
within the overlapping and with the inner
surface of the polyethylene sheath
Inner sheath
Metal sheath
Bedding
Multi layer-sheath
Galvanized steel wire; wire depending on cable- under armouring,

at least 0.9 mm
Armouring
Outer sheath
Colour
Marking
PVC
black
2)
B4
PVC or PE (high density)

black
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Marking
1)
1.5
7 x 0.53

RP = Reduced flame propagation, excluded types with multi layer sheath

acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
300 V
unarmoured
armoured
Electrical Data at 20 C
Properties
Character
Unit
nom.
mm
0.5
Conductor resistance
max.
/km
36.7
Insulation resistance
PVC / PVCw -insulation
min.
Mxkm
100
PE / XLPE -insulation
min.
Mxkm
5000
L/R Ratio
max.
H/
Inductance
max.
mH/km
Mutual capacitance
PVC / PVCw-insulation
Pair, Triple 1), 2)
max.
nF/km
150
160
max.
nF/km
190
200
max.
nF/km
75
85
max.
nF/km
115
115
max.
pF/
500m
500
V
V
1500
1500
300
Conductor sizes
PiMF, TiMF
PE / XLPE-insulation
Pair, Triple 1), 2)
PiMF, TiMF
Capacitance unbalanced 3)
Pair
Test voltage
Core/core
Core/screen
(Urms)
(Urms)
Operating voltage
(Urms)
max.
Values
0.75
25.0
1.0
18.5
25
1.3
1.5
14.2
12.3
40
1
1)
Values for cables with 1 element correspond to those for PiMF

and TiMF resp.
2)
Values for cables with 2 up to 4 elements + 20 %
3)
To apply only for PE, XLPE-insulated types
B5
acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
500 V
unarmoured
armoured
Properties
Character
Unit
nom.
mm
0.5
max.
/km
36.7
min.
Mxkm
100
min.
Mxkm
5000
L/R Ratio
max.
H/
Inductance
max.
mH/km
Mutual capacitance
Pair, Triple 1), 2)
max.
nF/km
120
130
max.
nF/km
160
170
max.
nF/km
65
75
max.
nF/km
100
100
max.
pF/500m
500
V
V
2000
2000
500
Conductor sizes
PiMF, TiMF
Pair, Triple 1), 2)
PiMF, TiMF
Capacitance unbalanced 3)
Pair
Test voltage
Core/core
Core/screen
(Urms)
(Urms)
Operating voltage
(Urms)
max.
Values
0.75
25.0
1.0
18.5
25
1.3
1.5
14.2
12.3
40
1
1)

and TiMF resp.
2)
3)
To apply only for PE, XLPE-insulated types

B6
Group 1:
acc. to EN 50288-7
Halogen-free, flame retardant types 300 V and 500 V
Common Types
300 V and 500 V
Halogen-free,
300 V and 500 V

500 V

pairs and triples,
individual
and/or

pairs and triples,
individual
and/or

pairs and triples,
individual
and/or



unarmoured
armoured
unarmoured
armoured
unarmoured
armoured
Lead sheathed or
1)
gen. to EN 50288-7
B7
acc. to EN 50288-7
Halogen-free, flame retardant Types
300 V and 500 V
Single & Multi pair and Multi triple, individual and/or overall screen, LSZH-sheath
unarmoured
armoured
Technical Data
Type of insulation/sheath
XLPE/LSZH
PE/LSZH
Types of cabling elements
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24
Conductor sizes
0.5 mm, 0.75 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm

RE-2Y(St)H
1. Unarmoured types
Laying
RE-2X(St)H

Bending radius
7.5 x cable
2. Armoured types
RE-2Y(St)HSWAH
Laying
RE-2X(St)HSWAH

Bending radius
Temperature range
during operation
during installation
10 x cable
- 30 C up to 70 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
Reaction to fire
Flame propagation
Test on gases evolved
during combustion:
a) amount of halogen acid
gas
b) degree of acidity of
gases
Measurement of smoke
density
IEC 60754-1 (0 %)
IEC 60754-2 (pH > 4.3, c < 10S/mm)
IEC 61034-2 (L.T.1) > 60 %)
ICEA S-82-552
For transmission of analogue and digital signals in instrument and control systems; allowed for use
in zone 1 and zone 2, group II, classified areas (IEC 79-14), not allowed for direct connection to low
impedance sources, e.g. public mains electricity supply.
Recommended for use as fire protection measure for people and important material assets.
1)
B8
- 30 C up to 90 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
IEC 60332-1
IEC 60332-3 part 24 (Cat. C)
Oil resistance
Application
L.T. = Light Transmission

acc. to EN 50288-7
300 V and 500 V
unarmoured
armoured
Construction
Product type
Unarmoured types
Conductor
cross-section
Armoured types

mm
0.5
7 x 0.3
conductor design mm
0.75
7 x 0.37
Cabling element 1)
without ind. screen
with ind. screen
1.0
7 x 0.43
1.3
7 x 0.49
1.5
7 x 0.53
Polyethylene PE or
Cross linked polyethylene XLPE

Pair, Triple
PiMF, TiMF
Individual screen
Aluminium/plastic-tape over tinned copper drain wire, 0.6 mm

Wrapping
Overall screen
Aluminium/plastic tape over tinned copper drain wire 0.5 mm / 7 x 0.3 mm
Inner sheath
--
LSZH , black
Armouring
--
Galvanized steel wire; wire depending on

cable- under armouring, at least 0.9 mm
Outer sheath
Colour
LSZH,
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LSZH CE Length Marking
Marking
1)
B9
acc. to EN 50288-7
300 V
unarmoured
armoured
Properties
Character
Unit
Conductor sizes
nom.
mm
0.5
max.
/km
36.7
min.
Mxkm
L/R Ratio
max.
H/
Inductance
max.
mH/km
Mutual capacitance
Pair, Triple 1), 2)
max.
nF/km
75
85
PiMF, TiMF
max.
nF/km
115
115
Capacitance unbalanced
Pair
max.
pF/500m
500
V
V
1500
1500
300
Test voltage
Core/core
Core/screen
(Urms)
(Urms)
Operating voltage
(Urms)
max.
Values
0.75
25.0
1.0
18.5
1.3
1.5
14.2
12.3
5000
25
40
1
Values for cables with 1 element correspond to those for PiMF and
TiMF resp.
2)
1)
B10
acc. to EN 50288-7
500 V
unarmoured
armoured
Properties
Character
Unit
Conductor sizes
nom.
mm
0.5
max.
/km
36.7
min.
Mxkm
L/R Ratio
max.
H/
Inductance
max.
mH/km
Mutual capacitance
Pair, Triple 1), 2)
max.
nF/km
65
75
max.
nF/km
100
100
max.
pF/500m
500
V
V
2000
2000
500
PiMF, TiMF
Capacitance unbalanced
Pair
Test voltage
Core/core
Core/screen
(Urms)
(Urms)
Operating voltage
(Urms)
max.
Values
0.75
25.0
1.0
18.5
1.3
1.5
14.2
12.3
5000
25
40
1
TiMF resp.
2)
1)
B11
B12
Group 1:
acc. to EN 50288-7
500 V
Common Types
300 V and 500 V
Halogen-free,
300 V and 500 V

500 V

pairs and triples,
individual
and/or

pairs and triples,
individual
and/or

pairs and triples,
individual
and/or



unarmoured
armoured
unarmoured
armoured
unarmoured
armoured
Lead sheathed or
1)
gen. to EN 50288-7
B13
gen. to EN 50288-7
Fire resisting (CI), flame retardant Types
500 V
unarmoured,
armoured
Technical Data
Mica tape + XLPE/LSZH
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24
Conductor sizes
0.5 mm, 0.75 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm
1. Unarmoured types

Laying
Bending radius
RE-2X(St)H..CI
Laying
Bending radius
Temperature range
during operation
during installation
RE-2G(St)H..CI

7.5 x cable
2. Armoured types

Silicone/LSZH
RE-2X(St)HSWAH 1)..CI
RE-2G(St)HSWAH 1)..CI

10 x cable

Resistance to fire
Circuit Integrity
- 30 C up to 90 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
- 30 C up to 90 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
a) IEC 60331-21, b) BS 6387 Cat. C, W, Z
Reaction to fire
Flame propagation
during combustion
a) amount of halogen acid gases
b) degree of acidity of gases
IEC 60754-1 (0 %)
IEC 60754-2 (pH > 4.3, c < 10 S/mm)
Measurement of smoke density
IEC 61034-2 (L.T.2) > 60 %)
IEC 60332-1
IEC 60332-3 part 24 (Cat. C)
Oil resistance
Application
ICEA S-82-552
For transmission of analogue and digital signals in instrument and control systems,
where maintenance of circuit integrity in case of fire is required; allowed for use in
zone 1 and zone 2, group II, classified areas (IEC 60079-14); not allowed for direct
connection to low impedance sources, e.g. public mains electricity supply.
Alternative with outer sheath PVC; in this case tests Test on gases evolved during combustion
and Measurement of smoke density are not applicable
2)
1)
B14
gen. to EN 50288-7
500 V
unarmoured,
armoured
Construction
Product type
Unarmoured types
Conductor
Armoured types
cross-section
mm
conductor design mm
0.5
7 x 0.3
Cabling element
without ind. screen
with ind. screen
1)
0.75
7 x 0.37
1.0
7 x 0.43
1.3
7 x 0.49
1.5
7 x 0.53
Mica tape + cross linked polyethylene XLPE or silicone

Pair, Triple
PiMF, TiMF
Individual screen

Wrapping
Overall screen
Inner sheath
--
LSZH , black
Armouring
--

Outer sheath
Colour
LSZH1),
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LSZH2) CE Length Marking
Marking
1)
2)
For armoured types also with outer sheath of PVC

The sign LSZH is not applicable, if an outer sheath of PVC is applied
B15
gen. to EN 50288-7
500 V
unarmoured,
armoured
Properties
Character
Unit
Conductor sizes
nom.
mm
0.5
max.
/km
36.7
Mica tape + XLPE-insulation
Silicone
min.
min.
Mxkm
Mxkm
L/R Ratio
max.
H/
Inductance
max.
mH/km
Mutual capacitance
Pair, Triple 1), 2)
max.
nF/km
65
75
PiMF, TiMF
max.
nF/km
100
100
Silicone
Pair, Triple 1), 2)
max.
nF/km
110
110
PiMF, TiMF
max.
nF/km
150
150
Test voltage
Core/core
Core/core
(Urms)
(Urms)
Operating voltage
(Urms)
max.
Values
0.75
25.0
1.0
18.5
1.3
1.5
14.2
12.3
5000
300
25
40
1
V
V
2000
2000
500
TiMF resp.
2) Values for cables with 2 up to 4 elements + 20 %

1)
B16
Group 2:
Instrumentation Control Cable
acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
500 V
Common Types
500 V

cores,

unarmoured
armoured
Halogen-free,
500 V
plain stranded copper conductor

cores
PE- or XLPE-,
(70C) (90C)
unarmoured
armoured
Fire resisting (CI), 1)

500 V

cores,

unarmoured
armoured
Lead sheathed or
1)
gen. to EN 50288-7
C1
acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
500 V
Multi core, overall screen, PVC-sheath

unarmoured,
armoured
Technical Data
PVC/PVC
PVCw/PVCw
PE/PVC
XLPE/PVC
Core
2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36, 40
Conductor sizes
0.5 mm, 0.75 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.5 mm
1. Unarmoured types
RE-Yw(St)Yw-fl
RE-Y(St)Y-fl
Laying
RE-2Y(St)Y-fl 1)
RE-2X (St)Y-fl

Bending radius
7.5 x cable
2. Armoured types
(Product code)
Laying
RE-Y(St)YSWAY-fl
RE-Yw(St)YwSWAYw-fl
RE-2Y(St)YSWAY-fl
RE-2X(St)YSWAY-fl

Bending radius
10 x cable

chemical protection
a)
Lead sheathed
RE-Y(St)YMYSWAY-fl
--
--
RE-2X(St)YMYSWAY-fl
--
--
--
RE-2X(L)2Y4YSWAY 2) 3)
b)
Multi layer sheathed
Laying

Bending radius
Temperature range
during operation
during installation
15 x cable

- 30 C up to 70 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
Reaction to fire
Flame propagation
- 30 C up to 105 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
- 30 C up to 90 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
IEC 60332-1
Sunlight resistance
Oil resistance
Application
- 30 C up to 70 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
ICEA S-82-552
For control purposes, e.g. controlling of valves or engines; allowed for use in zone 1 and zone
2, group II, classified areas (IEC 60079-14); not allowed for direct connection to low impedance
sources, e.g. public mains electricity supply
Also with increased thickness of outer sheath

Also with HDPE outer sheath; in this case Test Reaction to Fire is not passed
3)
Max. operating temperature 80 C
1)
2)
C2
acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
500 V

unarmoured,
armoured
Construction
Product type
Unarmoured types
Conductor
cross-section
mm
conductor design mm
0.5
7 x 0.3
0.75
7 x 0.37
Cabling element 1)
Armoured types
1.0
7 x 0.43

1.3
7 x 0.49
1.5
7 x 0.53
2.5
7 x 0.67

Polyethylene PE or
Core
Wrapping
Overall screen
Inner sheath
--
Armouring
--

least 0.9 mm
Outer sheath 1)
Colour

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Marking
1)
2)

RP = Reduced flame propagation; excluded types with multi-layer sheath
C3
acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
500 V

unarmoured,
armoured
Construction
Product type
Conductor
Plain annealed copper; 7 stranded acc. to EN 60228, class 2
cross-section
mm
conductor design mm
0.5
7 x 0.3
Cabling element 1)
0.75
7 x 0.37
1.0
7 x 0.43
1.3
7 x 0.49
1.5
7 x 0.53
PVC or XLPE
XLPE
Core
Wrapping
Plastic tape above cable core

Aluminium/plastic tape over tinned copper
drain wire 0.5 mm / 7 x 0.3 mm
Inner sheath
PVC
--
Metal sheath
Lead sheath
--
PVC
--
Overall screen
Bedding
Longitudinal one side plastic coated aluminium

foil over tinned copper drain wire, 7 x 0.3 mm,
high density polyethylene sheath with an
additional polyamide covering. The aluminium
foil is bonding within the overlapping and with
the inner surface of the polyethylene sheath
Multi layer sheath
Armouring
Galvanized steel wire armouring; wire depending on cable- under armouring,

at least 0.9 mm
Outer sheath 1)
Colour
PVC
1)
2)
C4


Marking
2.5
7 x 0.67

RP = Reduced flame propagation; excluded types with multi-layer sheath

acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
500 V

unarmoured,
armoured
Properties
Character
Unit
Conductor sizes
nom.
mm
0.5
max.
/km
36.0
min.
Mxkm
100
min.
Mxkm
5000
L/R Ratio
max.
H/
Inductance
max.
mH/km
Mutual capacitance
max.
nF/km
170
max.
nF/km
115
V
V
2000
2000
500
Test voltage
Core/core
Core/screen
(Urms)
(Urms)
Operating voltage
(Urms)
max.
Values
0.75
24.5
1.0
1.3
18.1
13.9
25
40
1.5
2.5
12.1
7.41
60
C5
C6
Group 2:
acc. to EN 50288-7
500 V
Common Types
500 V

cores,

unarmoured
armoured
Halogen-free,
500 V

cores
PE- or XLPE-,
(70C) (90C)
unarmoured
armoured

500 V

cores,

unarmoured
armoured
Lead sheathed or
1)
gen. to EN 50288-7
C7
acc. to EN 50288-7
500 V
Multi core, overall screen, LSZH-sheath

unarmoured
armoured
Technical Data
PE/LSZH
XLPE/LSZH
Core
2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36,40
Conductor sizes
0.5 mm, 0.75 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.5 mm
1. Unarmoured types
RE-2Y(St)H
Laying
RE-2X(St)H

Bending radius
7.5 x cable
2. Armoured types
RE-2Y(St)HSWAH
Laying

Bending radius
Temperature range
during operation
during installation
10 x cable
- 30 C up to 70 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
Reaction to fire
Flame propagation
IEC 61034-2 (L.T.1) > 60 %)
Oil resistance
ICEA S-82-552
For control purposes, e.g. controlling of valves or engines; allowed for use in zone 1 and
zone 2, group II, classified areas (IEC 60079-14); not allowed for direct connection to low
impedance sources, e.g. public mains electricity supply. Recommended for use as fire
protection measure for people and for important material assets
1)
C8
- 30 C up to 90 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
IEC 60754-1 (0 %)
IEC 60754-2 (pH > 4.3, c < 10S/mm)
IEC 60332-1
IEC 60332-3 part 24 (Cat. C)

during combustion:
a) amount of halogen acid gas
Application
RE-2X(St)HSWAH

acc. to EN 50288-7
500 V

unarmoured
armoured
Construction
Product type
Unarmoured types
Conductor
cross-section
Armoured types

mm
0.5
7 x 0.3
conductor design mm
0.75
7 x 0.37
1.0
7 x 0.43
1.3
7 x 0.49
1.5
7 x 0.53
2.5
7 x 0.67
Polyethylene PE or
Cross linked polyethylene XLPE
Cabling element
core
Wrapping
Overall screen
Inner sheath
--
LSZH , black
Armouring
--

Outer sheath
Colour 1)
LSZH,
Rated voltage LSZH CE Length Marking
Marking
1)
C9
acc. to EN 50288-7
500 V

unarmoured
armoured
Properties
Character
Unit
Conductor sizes
nom.
mm
0.5
max.
/km
36.0
min.
Mxkm
L/R Ratio
max.
H/
Inductance
max.
mH/km
Mutual capacitance
max.
nF/km
115
V
V
2000
2000
500
Test voltage
Core/core
Core/screen
(Urms)
(Urms)
Operating voltage
(Urms)
C10
max.
Values
0.75
24.5
1.0
1.3
18.1
13.9
1.5
2.5
12.1
7.41
5000
25
40
60
Group 2:
acc. to EN 50288-7
500 V
Common Types
500 V

cores,

unarmoured
armoured
Halogen-free,
500 V

cores
PE- or XLPE-,
(70C) (90C)
unarmoured
armoured

500 V

cores,

unarmoured
armoured
Lead sheathed or
1)
gen. to EN 50288-7
C11
gen. to EN 50288-7
500 V

unarmoured
armoured
Technical Data
Mica tape + XLPE/LSZH
Core
2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36, 40
Conductor sizes
0.5 mm, 0.75 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm , 2.5 mm
1. Unarmoured types
RE-2X(St)H..CI
Laying
RE-2G(St)H..CI

Bending radius
7.5 x cable
2. Armoured types
RE-2X(St)HSWAH 1)..CI
Laying
10 x cable

Resistance to fire
Circuit Integrity
- 30 C up to 70 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
- 30 C up to 90 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
a) IEC 60331-21, b) BS 6387 Cat. C, W, Z
Reaction to fire
Flame propagation
during combustion
a) amount of halogen acid gases
Measurement of
smoke density
IEC 60332-1
IEC 60332-3 part 24 (Cat. C)
IEC 60754-1 (0 %)
IEC 60754-2 (pH > 4.3, c < 10 S/mm)
IEC 61034-2 (L.T.2) > 60 %)
Oil resistance
Application
RE-2G(St)HSWAH 1)..CI

Bending radius
Temperature range
during operation
during installation
Silicone/LSZH
ICEA S-82-552
For control purposes, e.g. controlling of valves or engines where maintenance of circuit
integrity in case of fire is required; allowed for use in zone 1 and zone 2, group II,
classified areas (IEC 60079-14); not allowed for direct connection to low impedance
sources, e.g. public mains electricity supply
Alternative with outer sheath PVC; in this case tests Test on gases evolved during combustion
and Measurement of smoke density are not applicable
2)
1)
C12
gen. to EN 50288-7
500 V

unarmoured
armoured
Construction
Product type
Unarmoured types
Conductor
Armoured types
cross-section
mm
conductor design mm
0.5
7 x 0.3
0.75
7 x 0.37
1.0
7 x 0.43
1.3
7 x 0.49
1.5
7 x 0.53
2.5
7 x 0.67
Mica tape + Cross linked polyethylene XLPE or silicone
Cabling element 1)
Core
Wrapping
Overall screen
Inner sheath
--
LSZH, black
Armouring
--

least 0.9 mm
Outer sheath 1)
Colour
LSZH,
blue for intrinsically safe systems
Rated voltage LSZH CI CE Length Marking
Marking
1)
The sign LSZH is not applicable, if a outer sheath of PVC is applied.
C13
gen. to EN 50288-7
500 V

unarmoured
armoured
Properties
Character
Unit
Conductor sizes
nom.
mm
0.5
max.
/km
36.7
min.
M x km
5000
Silicone
min.
M x km
150
L/R Ratio
max.
H/
Inductance
max.
mH/km
Mutual capacitance
max.
nF/km
100
Silicone
max.
nF/km
150
V
V
2000
2000
500
Test voltage
Core/core
Core/screen
(Urms)
(Urms)
Operating voltage
(Urms)
C14
max.
Values
0.75
25.0
1.0
1.3
18.5
14.2
25
40
1.5
2.5
12.3
7.41
60
Group 3:
Extension and Compensating Cable
acc. to EN 50288-7
Common types
300 V
Common Types
300 V
Halogen-free,
300 V
solid conductors,
pairs,
individual
and/or
solid conductors,
pairs,
individual
and/or


unarmoured
armoured
unarmoured

500 V 2)
armoured
Lead sheathed or
1)
2)
gen. to EN 50288-7
on request
D1
acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
300 V
Single & Multi pair, individual and/or overall screen, PVC-sheath

unarmoured,
armoured
Technical Data
PVC/PVC
PVCw/PVCw
PE/PVC
XLPE/PVC
Pair, PiMF
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24
Conductor material
Extension or compensating material acc. to IEC 60584-3 / see appendix I
Conductor sizes
0.8 mm, 1.02 mm, 1.13 mm, 1.29 mm, 1.38 mm
1. Unarmoured types
RT-Y(St)Y-fl
Laying
RT-Yw(St)Yw-fl
RT-2Y(St)Y-fl
RT-2X (St)Y-fl

Bending radius
7.5 x cable
2. Armoured types
RT-Y(St)YSWAY-fl
Laying
RT-Yw(St)YwSWAYw-fl
RT-2Y(St)YSWAY-fl
RT-2X(St)YSWAY-fl

Bending radius
10 x cable

chemical protection
a) Lead sheathed
RT-Y(St)YMYSWAY-fl
--
--
RT-2X(St)YMYSWAY-fl
--
--
--
RT-2X(L)2Y4YSWAY1) 2)
b) Multi layer sheathed

Laying

Bending radius
Temperature range
during operation
during installation
15 x cable
- 30 C up to 70 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
Reaction to fire
Flame propagation
- 30 C up to 105 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
Oil resistance
ICEA S-82-552
For transmission of thermoelectric voltage from measuring junction to reference junction;
allowed for use in zone 1 and zone 2, group II (IEC 60079-14)
1)
2)
D2
- 30 C up to 90 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
IEC 60332-1
Sunlight resistance
Application
- 30 C up to 70 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
Also with HDPE outer sheath; in this case Tests Reaction to Fire are not passed
max. operating temperature 80 C

acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
300 V

unarmoured,
armoured
Construction
Product type
Unarmoured types
Conductor
Extension or compensating material acc. to IEC 60584-3
cross-section
mm
conductor design mm
0.5
1 x 0.8
0.75
1 x 1.02
Cabling element 1)
without ind. screen
with ind. screen
Armoured types
1.0
1 x 1.13
1.3
1 x 1.29
1.5
1 x 1.38

Polyethylene PE or
Pair
PiMF
Aluminium/plastic-tape over solid tinned copper drain wire, 0.6 mm

Individual screen
Wrapping
Overall screen
Inner sheath
--
Armouring
--
Galvanized steel wire armouring;

wire depending on cable- under
armouring, at least 0.9 mm
Outer sheath
Colour

see appendix I, Table 1 or blue for intrinsically safe systems
ICON by KERPEN Extension or Compensating Cable EN 50288-7
Marking
1)
2)
Colour code of cabling elements: see appendix I, Table 1

RP = Reduced flame propagation
D3
acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
300 V

unarmoured,
armoured
Construction
Product types
Extension and compensating material acc. to IEC 60584-3
Conductor
cross-section
mm
conductor design mm
0.5
1 x 0.8
0.75
1 x 1.02
1.0
1 x 1.13
1.3
1 x 1.29
XLPE
PVC or XLPE
Cabling element 1)
without ind. screen
Pair
with ind. screen
PiMF
Individual screen
Aluminium/plastic-tape over tinned copper drain wire, 0.6 mm,

Wrapping
Plastic tape above cable core
Overall screen
Inner sheath
Metal sheath
Bedding
Multi layer-sheath
Aluminium/plastic tape over tinned copper

drain wire 0.5 mm / 7 x 0.3 mm
PVC
--
Lead sheath
--
PVC
--
--
Longitudinal one side plastic coated

aluminium foil over tinned copper drain wire,
7 x 0,3 mm, high density polyethylene sheath
with an additional polyamide covering.
The aluminium foil is bonding within the
overlapping and with the inner surface of the
polyethylene sheath
Armouring
Galvanized steel wire; wire depending on cable- under armouring,

at least 0.9 mm
Outer sheath
Colour
PVC
see appendix I, Table 1
Marking
2)
D4

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EN 50288-7 Rated Voltage RP2) CE Length Marking
1)
1.5
1 x 1.38
Colour code of cabling elements: see appendix I, Table 1

RP = Reduced flame propagation, excluded types with multi layer sheath

acc. to EN 50288-7
Common Types
300 V

unarmoured,
armoured
Properties
Character
Unit
Conductor sizes
nom.
mm
Conductor resistance (Loop)
max.
/km
see appendix I, table 2
min.
Mxkm
100
min.
Mxkm
5000
approx.
mH/km
see appendix I, table 2
max.
nF/km
150
160
max.
nF/km
190
200
max.
nF/km
75
85
max.
nF/km
115
115
Inductance
Mutual capacitance
Pair1), 2)

PiMF
Pair 1), 2)

PiMF
Test voltage
Core/core
Core/screen
(Urms)
(Urms)
Operating voltage
(Urms)
max.
Values
0.5
0.75
1.0
V
V
1500
1500
300
1)
2)
1.3
1.5

D5
D6
Group 3:
acc. to EN 50288-7
300 V
Common Types
300 V
Halogen-free,
300 V
solid conductors,
pairs,
individual
and/or
solid conductors,
pairs,
individual
and/or


unarmoured
armoured
unarmoured

500 V 2)
armoured
Lead sheathed or
1)
2)
gen. to EN 50288-7
on request
D7
acc. to EN 50288-7
300 V

unarmoured,
armoured
Technical Data
XLPE/LSZH
PE/LSZH
Pair, PiMF
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24
Conductor material
Extension or compensating material acc. to IEC 60584-3 /see appendix I, Table 2
Conductor sizes
0.5 mm, 0.75 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm
1. Unarmoured types

Laying
Bending radius
RT-2Y(St)H

7.5 x cable
2. Armoured types

Laying
Bending radius
Temperature range
during operation
during installation
RT-2Y(St)HSWAH
10 x cable
- 30 C up to 70 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
IEC 61034-2 (L.T.1) > 60 %)

ICEA S-82-552
For transmission of thermoelectric voltage from measuring junction to reference junction;
allowed for use in zone 1 and zone 2, groupII, classified areas (IEC 79-14)
1)
D8
- 30 C up to 90 C
- 5 C up to 50 C
IEC 60754-1 (0 %)
IEC 60754-2 (pH > 4.3, c < 10S/mm)
Oil resistance
IEC 60332-1
IEC 60332-3 part 24 (Cat. C)
Application
RT-2X(St)HSWAH

Reaction to fire
Flame propagation
Test on gases evolved during
combustion:
a) amount of halogen acid gas

RE-2X(St)H
L.T. = Light transmission
acc. to EN 50288-7
300 V

unarmoured,
armoured
Construction
Product type
Unarmoured types
Conductor
Extension or compensating material acc. to IEC 60584-3
cross-section
mm
conductor design mm
0.5
1 x 0.8
0.75
1 x 1.02
Cabling element 1)
without ind. screen
with ind. screen
Armoured types
1.0
1 x 1.13
1.3
1 x 1.29
1.5
1 x 1.38
Polyethylene PE or
Cross linked Polyethylene XLPE

Pair
PiMF
Individual screen

Wrapping
Overall screen
Inner sheath
--
LSZH, black
Armouring
--

Outer sheath
Colour
LSZH,
see appendix I, Table 1 or blue for intrinsically safe systems
ICON by KERPEN Extension or Compensating Cable
EN 50288-7 Rated voltage LSZH CE Length Marking
Marking
1)
Colour code of cabling elements: see appendix I
D9
acc. to EN 50288-7
300 V

unarmoured,
armoured
Properties
Character
Unit
Conductor sizes
nom.
mm
Conductor resistance (Loop)
max.
/km
min.
Mxkm
5000
approx.
mH/km
max.
nF/km
75
85
max.
nF/km
115
115
Inductance
Mutual capacitance
Pair 1), 2)

PiMF
Test voltage
Core/core
Core/screen
(Urms)
(Urms)
Operating voltage
(Urms)
max.
Values
0.5
D10
1.0
V
V
1500
1500
300
1)
0.75
2)
1.3
1.5

Values
for cables with 2 up to 4 elements + 20 %

Appendix
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thermoc
g
ensatin
n & comp
extensio
cables
tors
conduc
nces of
eaths
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outer sh
ture ran ulations and
Tempera
of ins
1) 2)
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IEC 605
Colour
rds for
Standa
Table 1
ASTM
E 230
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r-Nicke
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/Coppe
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(
2.5C)
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+200 C
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(Class
Fla
r-Nicke 0 C up to
/Coppe
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me
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(Cla
lt
CB
2:
tar
opper)
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(Class
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da
per (Co V/ + 0 C)
0 C up
-Y
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nt,
(+ 0.0 V/-3.7 C)
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Appendix
Appendix I: Standards for thermocouple extension & compensating cables

Standards for thermocouple extension & compensating cables

Table 1
Temperature ranges and tolerances of conductors
Table 1 Temperature ranges and tolerances of conductors

Colour codes of insulations and outer sheaths
Colour codes of insulations and outer sheaths
Type
IEC 60584 1)
THERMOCOUPLE
MATERIAL
+ PLATINUM-13 % RHODIUM
- PLATINUM
ASTM E 230 1)
2)
RCA/SCA
0 C up to + 100 C
RCB/SCB
0 C up to + 200 C
Copper/Copper-Nickel
(Class 1:-----------------------)
(Class 2: 30 V/ 2.5C)
Copper/Copper-Nickel SX
(Class 1:---------------------) 0 C up to +200 C
(Class 2: 60 V/ 5 C)
- PLATINUM
S
B
- PLATINUM- 6 % RHODIUM
+ IRON
- COPPER-NICKEL
+ COPPER
- COPPER-NICKEL
+ NICKEL-CHROMIUM
- COPPER-NICKEL
Cu
CuNi
BC
0 C up to + 100 C
Cu
CuNi
Copper/Copper BX
Copper-alloy/Copper (Copper/Copper)
( 40 V/ 3.5 C) 0 C up to +100 C
(+ 0.0 V/ + 0 C)
(-33 V/-3.7 C)
Cu
Cu
JX
- 25 C up to + 200 C
( 57V/ 5 C)
Cu-alloy (Cu)
Cu (Cu)
Iron/Copper-Nickel JX
(Class 1: 85 V/ 1.5 C) 0 C up to + 200 C
(Class 2: 140 V/ 2.5C)
Fe
CuNi
Iron/Copper-Nickel
(special: 1.1 C)
(standard: 2.2 C)
Fe
CuN
TX
Copper/Copper-Nickel TX
25 C up to + 100 C (Class 1: 30 V/ 0.5 C) 0 C up to + 100 C
(Class 2: 60 V/ 1.0 C)
Cu
CuNi
(special: 0.5 C)
(standard: 1.0 C)
Cu
CuNi
EX
Nickel-Chromium/Copper-Nickel EX
Nickel-Chromium/Copper-Nickel
- 25C up to + 200 C (Class 1: 120 V/ 1.5 C) 0 C up to + 200 C
( 1.7 C)
(Class 2: 200 V/ 2.5C)
NiCr
CuNi
NiCr
Ni
KX
Nickel-Chromium/Nickel-Aluminium KX
Nickel-Chromium/Nickel-Aluminium
- 25 C up to + 200 C (Class 1: 60 V/ 1.5 C) 0 C up to + 200 C
( 2.2 C)
(Class 2: 100 V/ 2.5 C)
+N
+ NICKEL-CHROMIUM
- NICKEL-ALUMINIUM
+ NICKEL-CHROMIUM-SILICONE
- NICKEL-SILICONE
1) In all standards the basic e.m.f.

values of the same thermocouple
type are identical
2) Following Standards are corresponding with the IEC-Standard 60584
DIN 43722
BS 4937 part 20 + 30
NFC 32-424
JIS C 1610 section 1

E2
KCB
0 C up to + 100 C (Class 1:-------------------------)
(Class 2: 100V/ 2.5 C)
Iron/Copper-Nickel VX
KCA
0C up to + 150 C (Class 1:------------------------) ISA RP 1.1
(Class 2: 100V/ 2.5 C) 0 C up to + 100 C
KX
KCB
KCA
NiCr
Cu
Fe
Ni
CuNi CuNi
NX
Nickel-Chromium-Silicone
Nickel-Silicone
- 25 C up to + 200 C (Class 1: 60 V/ 1.5 C)
(Class 2: 100 V/ 2.5 C)
NiCr
Ni
( 2.2 C)
Cu
CuNi
NC
0C up to + 150 C
(Class 1:------------------------)
(Class 2: 100V/ 2.5 C)
NX
NC
CuCrSi
Cu
NiSi
CuNi
Temperature ranges and tolerances to IEC 60584. The identication system of ANSI does not
part 3, July 1989.
differ between extension and compensating
Colour coding for conductors and outer sheaths to cables; all materials are marked X.
IEC 60584. part 3, July 1989
Besides the identication letter of the thermocouple type, extension cables are identied by X
compensating cables by C
For BX the temperature range and tolerance

have to be agreed upon between end-user
and manufacturer.
The colour coding of BC, NX and NC is according

to DIN 43722.
Appendix
Table 2:
Electrical characteristics of conductors (approx. values)

Code
Standard
x mm
m
Volume resistivity
(+) leg
(-) leg
(+) leg
Loop inductance
mH/km
(-) leg
IEC
RPCA/SPCA
RNCA/SNCA
0.017
0.12
IEC
RPCB/SPCB
RNCA/SNCA
0.017
0.12
ANSI
SPX
SNX
0.017
0.12
IEC
BPC
BNC
0.017
0.017
ANSI
BPX
BNX
0.125
0.017
IEC
JPX
JNX
0.12
0.49
ANSI
JPX
JNX
0.12
0.49
IEC
TPC
TNC
0.017
0.49
ANSI
TPX
TNX
0.017
0.49
IEC
EPX
ENX
0.72
0.49
ANSI
EPX
ENX
0.72
0.49
IEC
KPX
KNX
0.72
0.27
IEC
KPCB
KNCB
0.017
0.49
IEC
KPCA
KNCA
0.12
0.51
ANSI
KPX
KNX
0.72
0.27
ISA
VPX
VNX
0.017
0.49
IEC
NPX
NNX
0.98
0.34
IEC
NPC
NNC
0.017
0.52
ANSI
NPX
NNX
0.98
0.34
Table 3: Loop resistance at 20 C (nominal value in /km)

Thermocouple
Conductor material
IEC 60584
ANSI MC 96.1
solid
Conductor size
0.5 mm
0.8 mm
0.8 mm
1.0 mm
1.3 mm
1.5 mm
1.02 mm 1.13 mm 1.29 mm 1.38 mm
R/S
RC/SC
SX
282
173
141
109
94
...
BX
293
179
148
112
98
BC
...
70
43
35
27
23
JX
JX
1257
769
628
483
418
TX
TX
1044
639
522
402
348
EX
Ex
2493
155
1246
958
831
KX
KX
2039
1248
1020
785
680
KCB
VX*
1044
639
522
402
348
KCA
...
1298
794
649
499
433
NX
...
2719
1663
1359
1046
906
NC
...
1106
677
553
425
369
* VX acc. to ISA RP 1.1

E3
Appendix
Appendix II: Colour Codes
1 Colour code of instrumentation and instrumentation control cables acc. to EN 50288-7
1.2
Colour code of standardized product programme

Cabling element
Core 1)
Pair 2)
Triple 2)
--
black/white
black/white/red
Rated voltage
300 V
continuously numbered on white core 1, 2, 3..

for multi-element cables,
starting with 1 in the centre
black
500 V
1)
2)
black/blue
continuously numbered 1, 2, 3 ..
for multi-core cables,
black/blue/red
continuously numbered on blue core 1, 2, 3..

for multi-element cables,
If specified green-yellow core principally applied as last element in the outer layer
Identification scheme for elements with and without individual screen
1.3
Other colour codes
Other colour codes on request
E4
Appendix
Appendix III: Common test methods for cables under fire conditions
1 Reaction to Fire - IEC and corresponding European Standards
IEC Standard
Cenelec Standard
No.
IEC 60332
Title
Test on electric and optical cables under fire
conditions
No.
EN 60332-
-1-1
-1-2
-1-3
Test on a single vertical insulated wire or cable

- Apparatus
- Procedure

- Procedure for determination of flaming

droplets / particles
1-1
1-2
1-3
IEC 60332
Tests on electric cables under fire conditions
EN 60332-
-2-1
-2-2
Test on a single vertical insulated wire or

cable - Apparatus
Test on a single vertical insulated wire or
cable - Procedure
Tests on bunched wires or cables
Apparatus
Procedures Category A F/R
Procedures Category A
Procedures Category B
Procedures Category C
Procedures - small cables Tests on gases evolved during combustion
of materials from cables
Determination of amount of halogen acid gas
Determination of degree of acidity of gases
evolved during the combustion of materials
taken from electric cables by measuring pH
and conductivity

-1

-2-1

-2-2

-2-3

-2-4

-2-5
EN 50267
IEC 60332-

3

-10

-21

-22

-23

-24

-25
IEC 60754

-1
-2
IEC 61034

-1
-2
Measurement of smoke density of cables

burning under defined conditions
Test apparatus
Test procedure and requirements
2-1
2-2
EN 50266
-1
-2-1
-2-2
-2.3
EN 61034

-1
-2
Title
Test on electrical and optical cables under
fire conditions
Test for vertical flame propagation for a
single insulated wire or cable
- Apparatus
- Procedure for 1 kV pre-mixed flame
- Procedure for determination of flaming
droplets / particles
Test for vertical flame propagation for a
single small insulated wire or cable
- Apparatus
- Procedure for diffusion flame
Test for vertical flame spread of vertically
mounted bunched wires o. cables
Apparatus
Procedures - Category A F/R
Procedures - Category A
Procedures - Category B
Procedures - Category C
Procedures - small cables Tests on gases evolved during combustion of
materials from cables
Apparatus
Procedures - Determination of the amount of
halogen acid gas
Procedures - Determination of degree of acidity
of gases for materials by measuring pH and
conductivity
Procedures - Determination of degree of acidity
of gases for cables by determination of the
weighted average of pH and conductivity
Measurement of smoke density of cables burning
under defined conditions
Apparatus
Test procedure and requirements
2 Resistance to fire (IEC 60 331)

IEC 60331

-11
-21
-22
-23
-25
IEC Standard
Tests for electric cables under fire

(under
consideration)
conditions Circuit Integrity
Apparatus Fire alone at temperature of at
least 750 C
Procedures and requirements Cables of
rated voltage up to and including 0,6/1 kV
Procedures and requirements Cables
of rated voltage greater than 1 kV (under
consideration)
Proc. and requirements Electric data cables
Proc. and requirements Optical fibres
cables
CENELEC Standard
(under consideration)
E5
Appendix
Appendix IV: Identification of instrumentation and thermocouple cables
1
The type designations of KERPENs instrumentation- and thermocouple cables

are read as follows:
type abbreviation
number of cabling elements
type of cabling element
conductor size in mm (stranded conductors) or conductor diameter in mm (solid conductors)
followed by (when and where applicable):
type of conductor material (for thermocouple cable only, see table 1)
abbreviation for cables with circuit integrity properties
Individual screening of pairs and triples
rated voltage
standard
Abbreviation code
Cable type
RE-
RT-
Instrumentation and instrumentation control cable

Thermocouple extension or compensating cable
Metal cladding of conductor

-v
Copper conductor, tinned
Insulation and/or sheath materials
Y
Insulation, inner or outer sheath of polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Yw
Insulation, inner or outer sheath made of heat resistant polyvinylchloride (PVCw)
Yv
2Y
2X
H
2G
4Y
Outer sheath made of polyvinylchloride of increased thickness

Insulation, inner or outer sheath made of polyethylene (PE)
Insulation made of cross linked polyethylene (XLPE)
Inner or outer sheath made of halogen-free, flame retardant compound (LSZH)
Insulation made of silicone (Sil)
Covering made of polyamide (nylon)
Screening
(ST)
(L)
C
K
PiMF
TiMF
(C)
Static screen made of laminated plastic tape laminated with aluminium

Longitudinally applied aluminium foil, one or both sides plastic-coated
Braid made of tinned or untinned copper wires over the cable core
Wrapping made of copper foil
Pair in Metal Foil
Triple in Metal Foil
Braid of tinned or untinned copper wires over a single cabling element
Metal sheath
M
Sheath made of lead
Mz
Sheath made of lead alloy

E6
Appendix
Armour
SWA
RG
FG
B
Q
Galvanized round steel wires

Galvanized round steel wires with counter helix made of galvanized steel tape
Galvanized flat steel wires with counter helix made of galvanized steel tape
Double layer made of galvanized steel tapes
Braid made of galvanized round steel wires
Other properties
CI
Circuit Integrity (resistance to fire)
-fl
Increased flame retardancy; meeds requirements for IEC 60332-3-24 (cat. C) fulfilled
Cable core filled with petrojelly
1)

The type of cabling elements used are indicated by figures or by figures with additional information for
individual screened cabling elements
Core
no figure
Pair
Triple
Individual screened pair
2 PiMF
Individual screened triple
3 TiMF
Examples:
Instrumentation cable RE, 24 triples 3, conductor size 1.3 mm, insulation of PE 2Y, individual TiMF
and overall screen (St), inner sheath of PVC Y, lead sheath M, inner sheath made of PVC Y, steel
wire armour SWA, outer sheath of PVC Y-fl, rated voltage 300 V, standard EN 50288-7

RE-2Y(St)YMYSWAY-fl 24 x 3 x 1.3 mm TiMF 300 V EN 50288-7
Thermocouple extension RT-, 8 pairs 2, conductor diameter 0,8 mm, conductor material KX, insulation
of heat resistant PVC Yw, overall screen (St), inner sheath made of heat resistant PVC Yw, steel wire
armour SWA, outer sheath made of heat resistant PVC Yw, rated voltage 300 V, standard EN 50288-7

RT-Yw(St)YwSWAYw-fl 8 x 2 x 0.8 mm KX 300 V EN 50288-7
Instrumentation control cable RE-, halogen-free with Circuit Integrity CI, 8 cores, conductor size 2.5
mm, insulation of XLPE 2X, overall screen (St), outer sheath made of halogen-free, flame retardant
compound H, rated voltage 500 V, standard EN 50288-7

RE-2X(St)H 8 x 2.5 mm CI 500 V EN 50288-7
Instrumentation cable RE, 12 pairs 2, conductor size 1.5 mm, insulation made of XLPE 2X, individual
screen PiMF, multi layer sheath (L)2Y, steel wire armour SWA, outer sheath made of PE 2Y, rated voltage 300 V, standard EN 50288-7

1)
RE-2X(L)2Y4YSWA2Y 12 x 2 x 1.5 mm PiMF 300 V EN 50288-7

This property is indicated on the outer sheath of PVC-sheathed cables via the marking RP
E7
Appendix
Appendix V: Tables
Table 4:
Length
Conversion of general units
1 mil
1 inch (in)
1 foot (ft.)
1 yard (yd)
0.0254
Area
mm
1 circ. mil (CM)
mm
1 MCM
0.305
1 square inch (in )
0.914
1 square foot (ft2)
0.0929
m2
1 mile (mi.)
1.61
km
1 square yard (yd )
0.836
m2
1 statute mile (mi.)
1.61
km
1 square mile (sq.mi.)
2.59
km2
1 intern. naut. mile (sm)
1.852
km
25.4
0.0005067
mm2
0.5067
mm2
645.16
mm2
Volume
1 cubic inch (m3)
1 cubic foot (ft )
0.0283
m3
1 cubic yard (yd3)
0.765
m3
1 barrel
1 US gallon (US gal)
3.79
1 UK gallon (UK gal)
4.55
Force
1 poundal (pdl)
16.39
cm3
159
0.1 38
Mass
1 ounce (oz)
0.0284
kg
1 pound-force (lbf)
4.448
1 pound (lb)
0.454
kg
1 Brit. ton-force
1 Brit. ton (long ton)
1016
kg
1 US ton (short ton)
907
kg
1 Brit. therm. unit (B U)
1055
1 Brit. therm. unit
9964
Power
Energy
1 horsepower (H.P.)
0.746
kW
0.000293
kWh
Pressure
1 bf/in2 (psi)
0.06895
bar
1 lbf/ft2
0.000479
bar
0.0000532 bar
5.32
0.703
kp/cm2
0.0703 at
1 lbf/yd
1 lbf/in2 (psi)
6.895
47.9
N/m2
N/m2
N/m2
Electrical Unit per Length

1 f per mile
0.62
F/km
1 M per mile
1.61
M x km
1 decibel per mile
0.62
dB/km
1 pf per foot
3.28
pF/m
1 decibel per 1000 ft.
3.28
dB/km
1 per 1000 ft.
3.28
/km
Abbreviations for multiples and submultiples

prefix
abridged
multiple
mark
power name
prefix
abridged
mark
sub multiple
power
name
Tera
1012 billion *
Piko
1012
billionth *
Giga
109
milliard *
Nano
109
milliardth *
Mega
10
million
Mikro
10
millionth
Kilo
103
thousand
Milli
103
thousanth
Hekto
10
hundred
Zenti
10
hundredth
Deka
da
101
ten
Dezi
101
tenth
*In USA 109 indicates a billion and 1012 indicates a trillion
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Appendix
Table 5: Conductor comparison AWG - metric
Solid plain annealed copper conductors
Conductor size
Conductor-
(mm)
AWG
1)
Metric (mm)
No. of wires
30
0.051
0.254
---
---
361
28
0.081
0.320
---
---
228
69.3
26
0.128
0.404
---
---
154
46.9
24
0.205
0.511
---
---
97.6
29.7
22
0.324
0.643
---
---
56.3
17.2
---
0.5
0.8
36.8
11.2
---
---
20
0.517
0.813
---
---
35.2
10.7
---
0.75
1.0
25.0
7.6
---
---
18
0.82
1.02
---
---
22.3
6.8
---
1.13
18.5
5.6
---
---
16
1.3
1.29
---
---
14.0
4.3
---
1.5
1.37
12.3
3.76
---
---
14
2.1
1.63
---
---
8.79
2.67
---
2.5
1.76
7.56
2.31
---
---
12
3.3
2.05
---
---
5.52
1.68
---
2.26
4.70
1.43
---
---
Stranded plain annealed copper conductors

Conductor size

3)

4)

1)
2)
Electrical resistance2)
EN 50288-73)
UL 134)
(/km)
(/1000 ft.)
(/km)
(/1000 ft.)
Conductor-
(mm)
110
Electrical resistance2)
EN 50288-73)
UL 134)
(/km)
(/1000 ft.)
(/km)
(/1000 ft.)
AWG
Metric1) (mm)
No. of wires
24
0.205
0.579
---
---
91.1
27.8
22
0.327
0.729
---
---
57.6
17.6
---
0.5
0.9
36.8
11.2
---
---
20
0.517
0.919
---
---
35.8
11.0
---
0.75
1.11
25.0
7.6
---
---
18
0.82
1.16
---
---
22.8
6.9
---
1.29
18.5
5.6
---
---
16
1.3
1.46
---
---
14.2
4.36
---
1.5
1.59
12.3
3.76
---
---
14
2.1
1.85
---
---
8.94
2.72
---
2.5
2.01
7.56
2.31
---
---
12
3.3
2.32
---
---
5.63
1.72
---
2.58
4.70
1.43
---
---
Sizes acc. to EN 50288-7 printed in bold and italic letters

The value for the electrical resistance is given for 20 C (68.0 F)
The value for the electrical resistance acc. to EN 50288-7 is for the finished cables with multi pairs/triples
The value for the electrical resistance acc. to UL 13 is calculated for one pair/triple and an assembly of pairs/triples
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EN 50288-7
Sa
Flame Retardant, Sunlight Resistant
70C / 300 V
Multi-Pair, PVC Insulation , Individual & Collective Screen, Lead Sheath, Armour, PVC Sheath
RE-Y(St)YMYSWAY- PiMF
Application
For transmission of analogue and digital signals in instrument and control systems; allowed for use in zone 1 and zone 2 group
II classied areas (IEC 60079-14); not allowed for direct connection to low impedance source, e.g. the public mains electricity
supply.
Recommended for direct burial, especially in presence of oil and aggressive chemical substances.
Construction
Conductor ...................... plain annealed copper, stranded, sizes: 0.5mm, 0.75mm,
1.0mm, 1.3mm, 1.5mm
Insulation ....................... polyvinyl chloride PVC
Colour code ................... black / white, continuously numbered on white core (1, 2..) for
multipairs
Individual shield ............. 24 m aluminium / PETP tape over solid tinned copper drain
wire, 0.6 mm , plastic tape under and above screen
Wrapping ....................... at least 1 layer of plastic tape
Collective screen ........... 24 m aluminium / PETP tape over 7-stranded tinned copper
drain wire, 0.5mm
Inner sheath .................. polyvinyl chloride PVC, black
Metal sheath .................. lead
Bedding ......................... polyvinyl chloride PVC, black
Armour ........................... galvanized round steel wires
Outer sheath .................. polyvinyl chloride PVC, black; blue for intrinsically safe systems
Cable marking ............... ICON by KERPEN INSTRUMENTATION CABLE 300 V RP
EN 50288-7 CE Length marking
Technical data
ple
Abbreviations
Flame propagation:
Test on single cable:
IEC 60332-1-2
Test on bunched cables: IEC 60332-3-24 (Cat. C)
Temperature range:
- 30 C up to + 70 C
(during operation)
- 5 C up to + 50 C
(during installation)
Sunlight resistance:
Oil resistance:
Min. bending radius:

15 x cable-
UL 1581 section 1200

ICEA S-82-552
Electrical data at 20 C
RE2Y
(St)
Y
M
Y
SWA
Y
-
PiMF
insulation of PE
collective screen
outer sheath of PVC
sheath of lead
bedding of PVC
steel wire armour
outer sheath of PVC
with reduced ame propagation
pair in metal foil
Character
Unit
Conductor size
nom.
mm
0.5
0.75
1.0
1.3
1.5
max.
/km
36.7
25.0
18.5
14.2
12.3
min.
M x km
Mutual capacitance
max.
nF/km
190
190
190
200
200
Inductance
max.
mH/km
L/R (ratio)
max.
H/
25
25
25
40
40
Test voltage
core : core
core : screen
Operating voltage
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U(rms)
1500
U(rms)
300
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70C / 300 V
Geometrical data
No. of
RT of inpairs
sulation
nom.
(mm)
RT of
inner
sheath
RT of
lead
sheath
over
lead
sheath
RT of
bedding
of
armour
wire
RT of
outer
sheath
Overall
Weight
Part No.
nom.
(mm)
nom.
(mm)
approx.
(mm)
nom.
(mm)
nom.
(mm)
nom.
(mm)
approx.
(mm)
approx.
kg/km
outer sheath
black
0.5 mm/7
0.35
1.00
1.00
11.0
1.00
0.90
1.50
17.8
826
7800E166
0.35
1.00
1.00
12.3
1.00
0.90
1.60
19.3
959
7800E169
0.35
1.00
1.00
13.3
1.00
1.25
1.60
21.0
1160
7800E172
0.35
1.00
1.10
14.5
1.00
1.25
1.60
22.2
1302
7800E175
0.35
1.00
1.10
15.2
1.00
1.25
1.70
23.1
1409
7800E178
10
0.35
1.00
1.10
17.0
1.00
1.25
1.70
24.9
1598
7800E181
12
0.35
1.00
1.20
17.9
1.00
1.25
1.70
25.8
1746
7800E184
16
0.35
1.00
1.20
19.9
1.00
1.25
1.80
28.0
2007
7800E187
20
0.35
1.00
1.30
21.9
1.00
1.25
1.80
30.0
2299
7800E190
24
0.35
1.00
1.30
23.5
1.00
1.60
1.90
32.5
2711
7800E193
0.38
1.00
1.00
11.8
1.00
0.90
1.50
18.6
894
7800E196
0.38
1.00
1.00
13.3
1.00
1.25
1.60
21.0
1158
7800E199
0.38
1.00
1.10
14.6
1.00
1.25
1.60
22.3
1326
7800E202
0.38
1.00
1.10
15.7
1.00
1.25
1.70
23.6
1456
7800E205
0.38
1.00
1.10
16.6
1.00
1.25
1.70
24.5
1553
7800E208
10
0.38
1.00
1.20
18.7
1.00
1.25
1.80
26.8
1852
7800E211
12
0.38
1.00
1.20
19.5
1.00
1.25
1.80
27.6
1952
7800E214
16
0.38
1.00
1.30
21.9
1.00
1.25
1.80
30.0
2324
7800E217
20
0.38
1.00
1.30
24.0
1.00
1.60
1.90
33.0
2767
7800E220
24
0.38
1.00
1.40
26.0
1.20
1.60
2.00
35.6
3191
7800E223
0.40
1.00
1.00
12.5
1.00
0.90
1.60
19.5
964
7800E226
0.40
1.00
1.10
14.4
1.00
1.25
1.60
22.1
1304
7800E229
0.40
1.00
1.10
15.6
1.00
1.25
1.70
23.5
1447
7800E232
0.40
1.00
1.10
16.8
1.00
1.25
1.70
24.7
1577
7800E235
0.40
1.00
1.20
18.0
1.00
1.25
1.70
25.9
1778
7800E238
10
0.40
1.00
1.20
20.1
1.00
1.25
1.80
28.2
2033
7800E241
12
0.40
1.00
1.30
21.2
1.00
1.25
1.80
29.3
2240
7800E244
16
0.40
1.00
1.30
23.7
1.00
1.60
1.90
32.7
2764
7800E247
20
0.40
1.00
1.40
26.1
1.20
1.60
2.00
35.7
3251
7800E250
24
0.40
1.00
1.50
28.3
1.20
1.60
2.10
38.1
3666
7800E253
0.75 mm/7
1.0 mm/7
ple
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Appendix
Sa
EN 50288-7
70C / 300 V
Geometrical data
No. of
RT of inpairs
sulation
RT of
inner
sheath
RT of
lead
sheath
over
lead
sheath
RT of
bedding
of
armour
wire
RT
of outer
sheath
Overall
Weight
Part No.
nom.
(mm)
nom.
(mm)
nom.
(mm)
approx.
(mm)
nom.
(mm)
nom.
(mm)
nom.
(mm)
approx.
(mm)
approx.
kg/km
outer sheath
black
0.45
1.00
1.10
14.1
1.00
1.25
1.60
21.8
1180
7800E256
0.45
1.00
1.10
15.6
1.00
1.25
1.70
23.5
1461
7800E259
0.45
1.00
1.10
16.9
1.00
1.25
1.70
24.8
1614
7800E262
0.45
1.00
1.20
18.4
1.00
1.25
1.70
26.3
1838
7800E265
0.45
1.00
1.20
19.5
1.00
1.25
1.80
27.6
2019
7800E268
10
0.45
1.00
1.30
22.1
1.00
1.25
1.80
30.2
2388
7800E271
12
0.45
1.00
1.30
23.1
1.00
1.60
1.90
32.1
2542
7800E274
16
0.45
1.00
1.40
26.0
1.20
1.60
2.00
35.6
3350
7800E277
20
0.45
1.00
1.50
28.7
1.20
1.60
2.10
38.5
3875
7800E280
24
0.45
1.20
1.60
31.5
1.20
1.60
2.10
41.3
4302
7800E283
0.45
1.00
1.10
14.5
1.00
1.25
1.60
22.2
1283
7800E286
0.45
1.00
1.10
16.1
1.00
1.25
1.70
24.0
1510
7800E289
0.45
1.00
1.20
17.6
1.00
1.25
1.70
25.5
1743
7800E292
0.45
1.00
1.20
19.0
1.00
1.25
1.80
27.1
1923
7800E295
0.45
1.00
1.20
20.2
1.00
1.25
1.80
28.3
2088
7800E298
10
0.45
1.00
1.30
22.9
1.00
1.25
1.90
31.2
2504
7800E301
12
0.45
1.00
1.30
23.9
1.00
1.60
1.90
32.9
2864
7800E304
16
0.45
1.00
1.40
27.0
1.20
1.60
2.00
36.6
3493
7800E307
20
0.45
1.00
1.50
29.8
1.20
1.60
2.10
39.6
4077
7800E310
24
0.45
1.20
1.60
32.7
1.20
2.00
2.20
43.5
4551
7800E313
1.3 mm/7
1.5 mm/7
ple
RT = Radial Thickness

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Notes:
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cables
Thermocouple extension and
compensating cables
Power cables
(Low and Medium

Voltage)
Telecommunication cables
Data and Bus cables
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Instrumentation and Instrumentation Control Cables,

The Quality Connection

The EN 50288-7 standard

The product programme

1.3.1 Customised types

1.3.2 Standard types

The customised types

Design options and selection criteria for cable elements

2.4.1 Insulation materials

2.4.2 Radial thickness of insulation

2.7.2 Internal interference

2.7.3 External interference

- Screening in the LF-range

- Screening in the HF-range

2.8.1 The different types

2.8.2 Inner sheath and bedding

2.8.3 Multi layer sheath

2.8.4 Overall sheath

2.8.5 Sheath Materials

- Halogenfree flame retardant compounds (LSZH)

Chemical and/or environmental protection

2.11 Chart EN 50288-7

The standard types

Structure of the product programme standard types

Presentation of product data

Product data sheets

Group 1: ICON instrumentation cables acc. to EN 50288-7

Halogen-free, flame retardant types

300 V and 500 V

Fire resisting (CI), flame retardant types

Halogen-free, flame retardant types

Group 2: ICON instrumentation control cables acc. to EN 50288-7

Group 3: ICON extension and compensating cables acc. to EN 50288-7

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Halogen-free, flame-retardant types

Table 2: Electrical characteristics of conductors

Table 3: Loop resistance of conductors at 20 C

Colour codes of instrumentation

III. Common test methods for cables under fire conditions

IV. Identification of instrumentation, (instrumentation) control and

Type of cabling elements

Table 5: Conductor comparison AWG - metric

ICON instrumentation cable

VI. Example of individual product documentation

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The application of this standard offers a number of advantages:

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1.4 Summary of the structure

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- Technical basis for entire market

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- Clear and unambiguous design rules

IV. Identification of instrumentation, (instrumentation) control and

it complements the relevant standards for materials and testing

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the connection technology used

conductor material acc. to the requirements of the HD 446.1 (IEC 60584-3);

plain or coated copper braid with

a combination of plastic-laminated metal foil

plastic-laminated metal foil with