ZCO3 Main Signalling Cables (AC Electrified High Speed Lines)

 

Applications :

  • The cables are designed for connection between traffi c control centers and equipment shelters along the trackside. The cables are specially designed to give good induction protection (R.F=0.21 at inductive voltage 100V/km) and are suitable for installation in high speed railway lines electrifi ed at 25KV ac.

Standards :

  • SNCF CT 445
  • NF F 55-698
 

 

Construction :

  • Conductors : Solid annealed copper, 1.0 mm sq nominal cross section area.
  • Insulation : Solid polyethylene.
  • Cabling Element : Four conductors are twisted to form a quad.
  • Stranding : Quads are helically stranded to get the cable core.
  • Core Wrapping : Plastic tape(s) with overlapping.
  • Inner Sheath : Low density polyethylene. LSZH FR option can be offered upon request to NF C 32 070.2.2 (C1).
  • Electrostatic Shield : Corrugated copper tape.
  • Intermediate Sheath : Low density polyethylene. LSZH FR option can be offered upon request to NF C 32 070.2.2 (C1).
  • Electromagnetic Shield : Two helically applied steel tapes (0.5mm).
  • Outer Sheath : PE/PVC compound. LSZH FR option can be offered upon request to NF C 32 070.2.2 (C1).
  • Remarks : ZCO3: PE/PVC Sheath; ZCO3-SH: LSZH Sheath.

Electrical Characteristics at 20 °C :

  • Nominal Conductor Diameter mm 1.13
    Nominal Cross Section Area mm2 1.0
    Maximum Conductor Resistance (DC) Ω/km 18.1
    Minimum Insulation Resistance @500 V DC (3mins) MΩ.km 5000
    Maximum Mutual Capacitance @1000Hz (AC) nF/km 40
    Maximum Capacitance Unbalance @800Hz pF/500m 400
    Dielectric Strength, conductor to conductor (DC voltage 3mins) V 4500
    Operating Voltage AC/DC V 450/750

Reduction Factor :

  • Inductive voltage(V/km) 50 70 100 370 400 470
    Reduction factor @50Hz 0.42 0.30 0.20 0.16 0.18 0.31

Mechanical and Thermal Properties :

  • Minimum Bending Radius : 8xOD (static); 16xOD (dynamic).
  • Temperature Range : -40°C to +70°C (during operation); -20°C +50°C (during installation).

Dimensions and Weight :

 

Cable Code No. of Pairs Nominal Sheath Thickness
mm
Nominal Overall
Diameter
mm
Nominal Weight
kg/km
Inner Interm. Outer
1.13mm Conductor, 2.33 Insulated Wire
RS/ZCO3-2Y2Y(K)2YB2Y-2Q1S 2 0.8 1.0 1.6 27.0 1295
RS/ZCO3-2Y2Y(K)2YB2Y-4Q1S 4 0.8 1.0 1.6 29.5 1490

 

 

 
UV Resistant
Mineral Oil Resistant
Rated voltage
Anti Induction
 
Buried in Ciround
Laid In Ducts

 

 

PE
Sheath
Zero Halogen
IEC 60754-1/NF C20-454
EN 50267-2-1
 
PVC
Sheath
Flame Retardant
NF C32-070-2.1(C2)
IEC 60332-1/EN 50265-2-1

 

 

LSZH
Sheath
Flame Retardant
NF C32-070-2.1(C2)
IEC 60332-1/EN 50265-2-1
Fire Retardant
NF C32-070-2.2(C1)
IEC 60332-3/EN50266
Zero Halogen
IEC 60754-1/NF C20-454
EN 50267-2-1
Low Toxicity
   
   
Low Smoke Emission
IEC 61034/NFC20-902
EN 50268/NF C32-073
Low Corrosivity
EN 50267-2-2/NF C32-074
IEC 60754-2/NF C20-453