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N2XSEY 6/10 kV
Cable for underground power distribution and subtransmission.

Description
Application
Underground power distribution and subtransmission. As transformer feeders
in substations. In power plants, industrial and operation installations, in residential
areas and mining installations, in dry or wet locations.

Construction
1. Conductor: Copper, class 2.
2. Inner semi-conductor: Extruded.
3. Insulation: Cross linked polyethylene XLPE.
4. External semi-conductor: Extruded strippable.
5. Screen: Copper tapes.

Standards

6. Filler: Compound polyvinyl chloride PVC.

International IEC 60228;

IEC 60332-1; IEC 60502-2;
IEC 60811-1-1; IEC 60811-1-2;
IEC 60811-1-3; IEC 60811-1-4;
IEC 60811-2-1; IEC 60811-3-1;
IEC 60811-3-2

7. Outer sheath: Compound polyvinyl chloride PVC.

Main characteristics
Conductor temperature of 90C for normal operation, 130C for emergency
overload and 250C for short circuit conditions. Excellent properties against heat
aging. Resistance to abrasion and moisture. Adequate resistance to
acids, greases, oils and other chemical substances at normal temperatures.
Flame retardant.

National NTP-IEC 60228; NTPIEC 60502-2

Gauge:
From 16 mm up to 240 mm
Marking:
INDECO S.A. N2XSEY 6/10 kV Section
Packing:
Non returnable wooden reels.
Colour:
Insulation: Natural.
Outer sheath: Red.

National standards
NTP-IEC 60228: Conductors of insulated cables.
NTP-IEC 60502-2: Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories
for rated voltages from 6 kV up to 30 kV.

Lead free
Yes

Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um)

6/10 kV

Maximum operating
temperature
90 C

Oil resistance
Good

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N2XSEY 6/10 kV
International standards
IEC 60228: Conductors of insulated cables.
IEC 60332-1: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or
cable.
IEC 60502-2: Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for
rated voltages from 6 kV up to 30 kV.
IEC 60811-1-1: Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Test for
determining the mechanical properties.
IEC 60811-1-2: Thermal ageing methods.
IEC 60811-1-3: Water absorption tests - Shrinkage test.
IEC 60811-1-4: Tests at low temperature.
IEC 60811-2-1: Ozone resistance, hot set and mineral oil immersion tests.
IEC 60811-3-1: Pressure test at high temperature - Tests for resistance to
cracking.
IEC 60811-3-2: Loss of mass test - Thermal stability test.

Characteristics
Construction characteristics
Conductor material

Copper

Material of the inner semi-conductor

Extruded

Insulating material

XLPE

Material of the external semi-conductor

Extruded strippable

Individual screen

Copper tapes helically applied

Outer sheath

PVC

Lead free

Yes

Electrical characteristics
Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um)

6/10 kV

Usage characteristics
Maximum operating temperature

90 C

Oil resistance

Good

Flame retardant

Lead free
Yes

IEC 60332-1

Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um)

6/10 kV

Maximum operating
temperature
90 C

Oil resistance
Good

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N2XSEY 6/10 kV
Dimensional Data
Cross
section
[mm]

Total nb
wires

Conductor
diam.
[mm]

Nom. insulation
thick.
[mm]

Diam. over
insulation
[mm]

Diam. over
screen
[mm]

Diam. over
sheath
[mm]

Approx.
weight
[kg/km]

16

4.67

3.4

11.92

13.3

34.9

1604

25

5.88

3.4

13.13

14.5

37.7

2026

35

6.92

3.4

14.17

15.5

40.2

2449

50

19

8.15

3.4

15.4

16.8

42.8

2947

70

19

9.78

3.4

17.03

18.4

47

3808

95

19

11.55

3.4

18.8

20.2

51

4827

120

37

13.0

3.4

20.25

21.6

54.3

5753

240

37

18.51

3.4

25.76

27.1

67.4

10299

Electrical Data
Perm. current rating
buried 20C - trefoil
formation
[A]

current rating
in air 30C trefoil
[A]

0.1585

101

109

0.9272

0.1464

129

142

0.6685

0.1392

153

170

0.387

0.4939

0.1292

181

204

70

0.268

0.3425

0.1231

221

253

95

0.193

0.2472

0.117

262

304

120

0.153

0.1966

0.1124

298

351

240

0.0754

0.0997

0.1025

434

531

Cross
section
[mm]

Max. DC resist.
conductor 20C
[Ohm/km]

A.C. cond. resist. Phase reactance 60 Hz

90 C - trefoil
- trefoil formation
[Ohm/km]
[Ohm/km]

16

1.15

1.4665

25

0.727

35

0.524

50

Calculation of Current Condition Multicore M.V.

CALCULATION OF CURRENT CONDITION
BASED ON NTP-IEC 60502-2 Annex B
Maximum conductor temperature : 90C
Ambient air temperature : 30C
Ground temperature : 20C
Depth of laying : 0.8 m
Thermal resistivity of soil : 1.5 K.m/W
Thermal resistivity of earthenware ducts : 1.2 K.m/W

Lead free
Yes

Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um)

6/10 kV

Maximum operating
temperature
90 C

Oil resistance
Good

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