AIRFIELD LIGHTING 5kV

Construction Plain annealed copper conductor BS EN 60228 XLPE insulated type GP8 to BS 7655 PVC sheathed type TM1 to BS 7655

Application
Primary and secondary lighting cable used on runways and other lighting applications up to 5kV

Standards
FAA.L.824 TYPE C BS EN 60228 BS 7655 section 1.3 BS 7655 section 4.1 BS 5099 Conductors in insulated cables and cords Cross linked elastomeric insulating compounds PVC sheathing compounds Spark testing of electrical cables

Electrical Characteristics
Voltage Rating Spark Test Temperature range 5 kV Cores (insulated conductors) & sheath spark tested in accordance with BS 5099 to detect porosity. Minimum temperature for installation and handling +5C

Colour Coding
Insulation Sheath Customers specification Customers specification

Technical Data
Cross Section Mm Stranding mm Nominal radial Thickness of Insulation mm 3.00 Nominal radial Thickness of Sheath mm 1.15 Nominal Overall Diameter mm Max. Conductor Resistance Ohms/km 3.08 Weight (Kg/Km)

6.0

7/1.04

11.7

171

The drawing and data of this technical leaflet are not binding and can be varied as a consequence of improvements / modifications deemed necessary by the manufacturer. All electrical cables (and associated equipment) should be installed by skilled persons in accordance with recognised engineering / electrical practice.

Tratos Limited Park Road, Holmewood Industrial Park, Holmewood, Chesterfield. S42 5UW Tel: 01246 858000 Fax: 01246 858001 e-mail: sales@tratos.co.uk web: www.tratos.co.uk TK8017 Rev.0