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3x6+8AWG
Description
Description
Standards
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ProductASTM B 3; ASTM B 8; ICEA S-95-658; NTC 1099-1
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NationalNTC 307; NTC 359
Application
Low voltage distribution systems, from secondary distribution grid to user equipment measurement.
Construction
Conductor
Soft copper conductors, concentric stranded, class B.
Insulation
Polyethylene (PE) compound resistant to mechanical stress during cable installation and operation.
Assembly
Insulated phase and neutral conductors assembled on which a polyester tape reinforced with fiberglass is placed in a helical shape.
Overall Jacket
External cover with thermoplastic compound in polyvinyl chloride (PVC), flame retardant (FR), resistant to abrasion, heat, moisture, and sunlight resistant (SR).
Applicable Standards
- ET-112 "Technical Specification"
- NTC 1099-1, ICEA S-95-658
- NTC 307, ASTM B8
- NTC 359, ASTM B3
Certificate
RETIE N° 06409
Operating Temperature
75 °C
Operating Voltage
600 V
Identification
- Phase conductors color: Yellow-Blue-Red.
- Neutral conductor color: White.
Ampacity Conditions
- Ampacity for ambient temperature 30°C, conductor temperature 75°C, no more than three current carrying conductors in a duct according to NTC 2050 Table 310.15(B)(16)
- Data indicated in this table are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.
NOTE:
- The data reported here are nominal and are subject to tolerances according to standards and normal manufacturing practices.
- Other configurations not specified in this catalog may be available under special request and minimum manufacturing quantities.
Characteristics
Characteristics
Construction characteristics
Construction characteristics
Conductor material
Soft copper
Insulation
PE
Outer sheath
PVC
Conductor flexibility
Class B
Conductor shape
Compact stranded
Dimensional characteristics
Dimensional characteristics
Conductor diameter
4.28 mm
Conductor cross-section
13.3 mm²
Neutral conductor section (when smaller)
8.37 mm²
Neutral Conductor Diameter
3.39 mm
Insulation thickness of neutral conductor
0.76 mm
Approximate weight
634.62 kg/km
Nominal insulation thickness
1.14 mm
Nominal outer diameter
18.67 mm
Number of cores
4
Electrical characteristics
Electrical characteristics
Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C
1.349 Ohm/km
Ampacity
65.0 A
Max.DC-resist of conc neutral/earth at 20°C
2.144 Ohm/km
Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um)
600 V
Mechanical characteristics
Mechanical characteristics
Abrasion resistance
Good
Usage characteristics
Usage characteristics
Weather resistance
Yes
Maximum operating temperature
75 °C
RoHS compliant
Yes
U.V resistance
Yes (720 hours)
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