BS 5308 Part 1 Type 1 PE / CAM / PVC Cable – 300/500V Instrumentation Cable

Instrumentation Cables
Description

BS 5308 Part 1 Type 1 PE / CAM / PVC Cable

Product Overview

The BS 5308 Part 1 Type 1 PE/CAM/PVC cable is designed to carry communication and control signals in a variety of installation types, including those found in the petrochemical industry. The signals can be of analogue, data, or voice type and from a variety of transducers such as pressure, proximity, or microphone.

Part 1 Type 1 cables are generally designed for indoor use and in environments where mechanical protection is not required. The cables are manufactured to BS/PAS 5308 and BS EN 60228.

Features & Benefits

  • Signal Transmission: Designed for communication and control signals, including analogue, data, and voice.

  • PE Insulation: Polyethylene insulation for reliable electrical performance.

  • Al/PET Screen: Aluminium/Polyester tape screen for effective shielding against interference.

  • Tinned Copper Drain Wire: Provides reliable drain connection for the screen.

  • PVC Sheath: Polyvinyl Chloride outer sheath for durable protection.

  • Flexible Conductor Options: 0.5mm²–0.75mm²: Class 5 flexible copper conductor; 1mm² and above: Class 2 stranded copper conductor.

  • Voltage Rating: 300/500V.

  • Temperature Range: Fixed: -40°C to +80°C; Flexed: 0°C to +50°C.

  • Minimum Bending Radius: Fixed: 6 x overall diameter.

  • Sheath Colour: Blue, Black.

  • Standard Compliant: BS/PAS 5308, BS EN 60228.

Typical Applications

  • Petrochemical industry communication and control signals

  • Analogue, data, and voice signal transmission

  • Transducer connections (pressure, proximity, microphone)

  • Indoor installations

  • Environments where mechanical protection is not required

Construction

  • Conductor:

    • 0.5mm² – 0.75mm²: Class 5 flexible copper conductor

    • 1mm² and above: Class 2 stranded copper conductor

  • Insulation: PE (Polyethylene)

  • Screen: Al/PET (Aluminium/Polyester Tape)

  • Drain Wire: Tinned copper

  • Sheath: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

  • Sheath Colour: Blue, Black

Technical Specifications

Electrical & Thermal Characteristics

Parameter Value
Voltage Rating Uo/U 300/500V
Temperature Rating – Fixed -40°C to +80°C
Temperature Rating – Flexed 0°C to +50°C
Minimum Bending Radius – Fixed 6 x overall diameter

Conductor Electrical Characteristics

Nominal Cross Sectional Area (mm²) Conductor Class Maximum DC Resistance of Conductor at 20°C (ohms/km)
0.5 5 39
0.75 5 26
1 1 18.1
1.5 2 12.1
2.5 2 7.41

Electrical Characteristics – Mutual Capacitance, Insulation Resistance & L/R Ratio

Nominal Cross Sectional Area (mm²) Mutual Capacitance (pF/m) Minimum Insulation Resistance at 20°C (MΩ·km) – Cables with Collective Screen Only Minimum Insulation Resistance at 20°C (MΩ·km) – 1 Pair, 2 Pairs, 1 Triple Collectively Screened Minimum Insulation Resistance at 20°C (MΩ·km) – Cables with Individually Screened Pairs Maximum L/R Ratio (μH/ohms)
0.5 75 115 115 >5 25
0.75 75 115 115 >5 25
1 75 115 115 >5 25
1.5 85 120 120 >5 40
2.5 85 120 120 >5 65

Parameter Table – Type 1

No. of Pairs/Triple Nominal Cross Sectional Area (mm²) Nominal Overall Diameter (mm)
1P 0.5 7
1P 0.75 7.4
1P 1 7.4
1P 1.5 8.3
1P 2.5 9.1
1T 0.5 7.3
1T 0.75 7.7
1T 1 7.7
1T 1.5 8.9
1T 2.5 9.1
2P(Q) 0.5 7.9
2P(Q) 0.75 8.4
2P(Q) 1 8.4
2P(Q) 1.5 9.7
2P(Q) 2.5 10.7
5P 0.5 13.1
5P 0.75 13.8
5P 1 14.2
5P 1.5 16.4
5P 2.5 18.2
10P 0.5 17.2
10P 0.75 18.9
10P 1 18.4
10P 1.5 21.6
10P 2.5 25.1
15P 0.5 19.8
15P 0.75 21.9
15P 1 21.3
15P 1.5 25.4
15P 2.5 29.2
20P 0.5 22.3
20P 0.75 24.6
20P 1 24.4
20P 1.5 28.5
20P 2.5 39.8

P = Pairs, Q = Quad, T = Triple

Note: All values are nominal as provided in the source specification. Actual dimensions and weights may vary within standard manufacturing tolerances.

Standards & Compliance

The BS 5308 Part 1 Type 1 PE/CAM/PVC cable is designed and tested in accordance with:

  • BS/PAS 5308

  • BS EN 60228

  • Conductor Class: Class 5 (0.5–0.75mm²); Class 1 (1mm²); Class 2 (1.5–2.5mm²)

Ordering Information

To request a quote or place an order, please provide the following information:

  • Product Type: BS 5308 Part 1 Type 1 PE/CAM/PVC Cable

  • Voltage Rating: 300/500V

  • Number of Pairs/Triple and Cross-Section: e.g., 1P x 0.5 mm², 5P x 1.5 mm², 10P x 2.5 mm²

  • Conductor: Class 5 flexible copper (0.5–0.75mm²); Class 1 (1mm²); Class 2 stranded copper (1.5–2.5mm²)

  • Insulation: PE

  • Screen: Al/PET

  • Drain Wire: Tinned copper

  • Sheath: PVC, Blue or Black

  • Quantity: Total length in meters