MV ABC Cable - 6.35/11kV Aluminum/XLPE with Copper Tape Screen & HDPE Sheath, AS/NZS 3599.1 Certified
Medium Voltage Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC) Technical Specification
Compliant with AS/NZS 3599.1:2020 & IEC 60502-2:2014
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
- Type: MV ABC (Aerial Bundled Cable)
- Voltage Ratings:
• 6.35/11kV
• 12.7/22kV
• 19/33kV
• 20.3/35kV - Temperature Range: -40°C to +90°C (130°C emergency overload)
2. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
2.1 Conductor
- Material: AA-1350-H19 aluminum alloy
- Stranding:
• 50mm²: 19/1.78mm
• 185mm²: 37/2.52mm - Standard: BS EN 60889
2.2 Insulation System
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Conductor Screen | Extruded semicon, ≤50μm roughness |
| Insulation (XLPE) | 2.5mm (11kV) / 4.5mm (33kV) |
| Insulation Screen | Bonded semicon, ≥4N/cm peel strength |
| Metallic Screen | Option A: 0.1×25mm Cu tape (+15% overlap) |
2.3 Mechanical Protection
- Messenger Wire: 7/3.15mm galvanized steel (62kN breaking load)
- Outer Sheath: UV-stabilized HDPE
- Lay Direction: Right-hand lay
3. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Test Requirements
| Test | Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Discharge | ≤10pC @ 1.5U₀ | IEC 60502-2:2014 |
| Lightning Impulse | 95kV (for 11kV cable) | AS/NZS 3599.1 |
| Tanδ (Dielectric Loss) | ≤0.004 @ U₀ | IEC 60502-2:2014 |
3.2 Current Ratings (@40°C Ambient)
| Configuration | Current (A) | Neutral Conductor |
|---|---|---|
| 3×50mm² + 1×50mm² | 116 | 50mm² AAC |
| 3×95mm² + 1×50mm² | 173 | 50mm² AAAC |
| 3×185mm² + 1×120mm² | 259 | 120mm² ACSR |
4. STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
- Primary Standards:
• AS/NZS 3599.1:2020
• IEC 60502-2:2014 (Edition 3) - Additional Certifications:
• NFC 33-209:2018 (France)
• BS 7870-5:2017 (UK).
