TYPE E3 0.65/1.1KV Railway Signalling Cable

 

Applications :

  • The cables are designed for railway signalling systems. The cables are suitable for use in d.c. circuits where the nominal voltage to earth does not exceed 1100 volts and installation in ducts.

Standards :

  • NR/PS/SIG/00005(formerly RT/E/PS/00005)
 

 

Construction :

  • Conductors : Tinned stranded copper, according to IEC 60228 class 5& BS6360.
  • Insulation : LSZH or EPR Type GP4 to BS7655.
  • Screen : Aluminium tape.
  • Drain wire : 2.5 mm2 fl exible tinned copper.
  • Sheath : LSZH.

Electrical Characteristics at 20 °C :

  • Nominal Conductor Cross Section mm2 2.5
    Maximum DC Conductor Resistance Ω/km 8.21
    Minimum Noise Reduction dB 60
    Voltage Rating KV 0.65/1.1
    Nominal Insulation Thickness mm 1.05

Mechanical and Thermal Properties :

  • Minimum Bending Radius : 6xOD (static); 15xOD (dynamic).
  • Operating Temperature : -25°C to +85°C (during operation) ; -10°C to +85°C (during installation).

Dimensions and Weight :

 

Cable Code No. of cores& Nominal
Conductor Cross
Sectional Area
No.×mm2
No. & Nominal
Diameter of Strands
No/mm
Nominal Sheath
Thickness
mm
Overall Diameter
Min/Max
mm
Nominal Weight
kg/km
Type E3
RS/E3-3G(St)H-1P2.5S 1 x 2 x 2.5 50/0.25 3.8 15.0/20.0 410

      Routine test voltage: 2.5kV for 5 minutes.

 

 

Impact Resistant
Highly Flexible
Oil Resistant
Weather Resistant
Rated Voltage
Laid In Ducts
Low Toxicity

 

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 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