POWER CABLES Product Information Power cable solutions from Ericsson. Products and installations for power and electricity distribution, plus integrated power/telecom solutions 1
Ericsson, Cables & Interconnect develop and provides products and systems for telecommunication and power networks. Our portfolio of highly technological products consists of cable solutions for telecommunication networks, systems for integration and protection of fiber optic, copper based and mobile technologies, products and systems for power distribution. ISO 9001 ISO 14001
Contents This brochure is designed to provide an overview of the power cable product line and accessories that we offer. This brief summary does not include the information needed for a reliable installation. For more detailed information about our entire product line, please visit us on the web at: www.ericsson.com For more information, contact us at: Ericsson AB Cables & Interconnect Sweden Telephone: + 46 10 719 00 00 System Installation Control Cable House wiring Cable Low-Voltage Cable Power Cable for telecom Medium-Voltage Cable Universal Cable 4 5 6-7 8-9 10-11 1 13 High-Voltage Cable 14 services & accessories 14-15 All values presented in this brochure are nominal values We reserve the right for alterations due to continual product development and/or changes in standards 3
System Installation Ericsson, Cables & Interconnect specialize in manufacturing and installing cable systems whether it is a new installation or modernizing an existing cable system Modernizing existing cable systems We have broad and extensive experience in cable systems. We work all around the world and have been able to amass tremendous know-how and experience as a result of many years in the industry. That s why we say that no job is extraordinary to us. Nowadays networks are being expanded and increasingly replaced with XLPE cable. We have the expertise and equipment needed for all types of projects. Laying and installing new cable Accessories, transition joints, oil cable/xlpe cable, SF6 terminations, transformer terminations and vulcanized splices Troubleshooting Splicing oil cable - XLPE cable up to 170 kv 4
3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 Control Cable Requirements for control cable are becoming stricter as automation becomes increasingly prevalent. These cables must also perform in electrically harsh environments. The process industry and railway infrastructure are major users of control cable. Our cables are designed for safe and trouble-free operation. Their electrical and mechanical properties are customized for long-term service in the most demanding environments. EKFR/fkfr 300/500 V designed for permanent installation indoors and outdoors, suspended from a suspension wire, laid underground or laid in water. In enviroment with high demand for flexibility or with vibrations use FKFR with flexible conductor. For control, actuation and signal applications. conductor - solid or stranded annealed copper filler - PVC, lead-free screen - with counter helix sheath - PVC, lead-free, gray EKLR 300/500 V designed for permanent installation indoors, outdoors, suspended from a suspension wire, laid underground or laid in water. The cable is well suited for installations where external electrical interference is present. For control, actuation and signal applications. 4 3 filler - PVC, lead-free drain conductor - tinned copper screen/inner sheath - aluminium bonded to polyethylene sheath - PVC, lead-free, gray EKKR 300/500 V designed for permanent installation indoors and outdoors, and for suspension from a suspension wire. For control, actuation and signal applications. sheath - PVC, lead-free, gray EQFR 300/500 V a halogen-free cable which, in the event of a fire, emits low-density smoke that is free of corrosive gases. ed for permanent indoor installation for control, actuation and signal applications. insulation - halogen-free filler - plastic foil and halogenfree extruded layer screen - copper wire with counter helix sheath - halogen-free, gray EQLR 300/500 V a halogen-free cable which, in the event of a fire, emits low-density smoke that is free of corrosive gases. ed for permanent indoor installation, and well suited for installations where external electrical interferences are present. For control, actuation and signal applications. 4 insulation - halogen-free filler - plastic foil and halogen-free extruded layer drain conductor - tinned copper screen/inner sheath - aluminium bonded to polyethylene sheath - halogen-free, gray 5
House wiring Cable Ericsson s house wiring cables do more than just satisfy strict function and design requirements. They have also been developed to provide the best work environment and ergonomics in connection with installation. Indoor systems and installations comprise the dominant area of application for this group of cables. As a result, there is extra emphasis on human-proofing, fire resistance, and the substances that are emitted in the event of a fire. EKK-light 300/500 V a cable that offers superb handling and stripping properties and is designed for permanent installation indoors, outdoors, in ducts or conduits, under plaster or suspended from a suspension wire. Not designed for installation underground or laid in water. filler - PVC, lead-free sheath - PVC, lead-free, white meter marked EKLK 450/750 V designed for permanent installation indoors, outdoors, in ducts or conduits, in or under plaster and suspended from suspension wires. Can also be laid underground if cable protection is used. filler - PVC, lead-free drain conductor - parallel tinned screen - aluminium tape sheath - PVC, lead-free, white meter marked EKRK 300/500 V a cable designed for open, permanent indoor installation in dry areas where there is no risk of fire or explosion. filler - PVC, lead-free drain conductor - parallel tinned metal sheath - aluminium tape sheath - PVC, lead-free, white meter marked EXK-LIGHT 300/500 V a cable which, with its small diameter and excellent handling and stripping properties, is very easy to install with good results. The cable is designed for permanent installation indoors and outdoors, in ducts or in conduits. Not for use underground or in water. conductor -solid, annealed copper filler - PVC, lead-free sheath - PVC, lead-free meter marked FK (H07V-R) 450/750 V designed to be installed in ducts or conduits, and as a connecting cable in equipment cabinets. Insulation offers low friction to facilitate running the cable in ductwork. conductor - stranded, annealed copper 6 For more detailed information about our entire product line, visit us on the web at: www.ericsson.com
FKK 300/500 V a cable designed for permanent installation indoors or outdoors, but not underground. Can also be run in conduits or ducts, in or under plaster, or suspended from a suspension wire. conductor - stranded, annealed copper filler - PVC, lead-free sheath - PVC, lead-free, white meter marked FKLK 450/750 V cable designed for permanent installation indoors or outdoors, in conduits or ducts, in or under plaster, or suspended from a suspension wire. Can also be laid underground if cable protection is used. conductor - stranded, annealed copper filler - PVC, lead-free drain conductor - parallel tinned screen - aluminium tape sheath - PVC, white meter marked EQQ light 300/500 V a halogen-free cable which, in the event of fire, emits low-density smoke that is free of corrosive gases. For permanent installation indoors, outdoors, in ducts or conduits, in or under plaster. insulation - halogen-free plastic filler - halogen-free plastic sheath - halogen-free, white meter marked EQLQ 450/750 V a halogen-free cable which, in the event of fire, emits low-density smoke that is free of corrosive gases For permanent installation indoors, outdoors, in ducts or conduits, in or under plaster. Can also be laid underground if cable protection is used. insulation - halogen-free plastic filler - halogen-free plastic drain conductor - parallel tinned screen - aluminium tape sheath - halogen-free plastic meter marked FQ 450/750 V a halogen-free cable which, in the event of fire, emits low-density smoke that is free of corrosive gases. ed to be installed in conduits or ducts, and for use as connecting cable in equipment cabinets. conductor - stranded, annealed copper insulation - halogen-free 7
Low-Voltage Cable We offer a comprehensive range of 1 kv cables. We keep our standard products in stock for immediate delivery. We can offer short turnaround times on cables made to order. Our products offer high and consistent quality combined with the features that customers are looking for, such as good handleability and long service life. Customized lengths, different sheath colors and special types of fixtures are examples of the options we can provide. ALUS 1 kv a suspension cable designed for overhead suspension. Maximum conductor temperature 65 C. conductor - aluminium, stranded, round insulation - black PE AKKJ 1 kv used for open permanent installations, indoors and outdoors, in ducts and underground/laid in water. In switchgear rooms and areas where there is a risk of explosion. Maximum conductor temperature 70 C. conductor -aluminium, stranded, round or aluminium stranded, sector insulation - PVC-lead free filler - tape screen - annealed copper wire with counter helix sheath - black PVC-lead free EKKJ 1 kv for open permanent installation indoors and out, in ducts and underground/laid in water. In switchgear rooms and areas where there is a danger of explosion. Maximum conductor temperature 70 C. Four-core cable with full screen area for use in five-core systems; can be ploughed into the ground. conductor - copper, round, solid insulation - PVC-lead free filler - extruded PVC-lead free screen - annealed with counter helix sheath - black PVC-lead free FKKJ 1 kv for open permanent installation indoors and out, in duct and underground/laid in water. For use in switchgear rooms and areas where there is a danger of explosion. Maximum conductor temperature 70 C. Can be ploughed into the ground. conductor - copper, stranded, round or copper, stranded, sector insulation - PVC-lead free filler - extruded layer screen - annealed with counter helix sheath - black PVC-lead free AXQJ 1 kv a halogen-free cable which, in the event of fire, emits low-density smoke that is free of corrosive gases. Four core cable with full screen area for use in five-core systems. Open permanent installation indoors and outdoors, in ducts and underground/ laid in water. conductor-aluminium, stranded, round or aluminium, stranded sector screen - annealed with counter helix sheath - black halogen-free polyolefin 8
EXQJ 1 kv a halogen-free cable which, in the event of fire, emits low-density smoke that is free of corrosive gases. Fourcore cable with full screen area for use in five-core systems. ed for open permanent installation, indoors and outdoors, in ducts and underground/laid in water. conductor - copper, solid, round, filler - extruded layer screen - annealed copper wire with counter helix sheath - black, halogen-free polyolefin FXQJ 1 kv a halogen-free cable which, in the event of fire, emits low-density smoke that is free of corrosive gases. ed for open permanent installation indoors and outdoors, in ducts and underground/laid in water. conductor - copper, stranded, round or copper, stranded, sector filler - extruded layer screen - annealed with counter helix sheath - black halogen-free polyolefin N1XE 1 kv designed for permanent installation underground, laid in water and in ducts. Easy to install, even at low temperatures. Maximum conductor temperature 90ºC. Can be ploughed into the ground. conductor - copper, solid, round, or copper, stranded,round aluminium stranded, round, aluminium stranded, sector filler - extruded layer or tape sheath - black, LLD-PE N1XV 1 kv a cable designed for open permanent installation indoors and out, in ducts and underground/laid in water. Not for installation where there is explosion risks. For ploughing N1XE type is recommended. Also available in.5 and 6 mm² with an optional enhanced neutral core for systems with over loaded neutral core. Maximum conductor temperature 90 C. conductor - copper, solid, round or copper, stranded, round or aluminium stranded, round or aluminium stranded, sector filler - extruded layer or tape sheath - black, PVC-lead free For more detailed information about our entire product line, visit us on the web at: www.ericsson.com 9
Power Cable for Telecom A selection of flexible, flame-retardant cables, designed according to the standards and special requirements associated with telecom. We often work very closely with our customers and suppliers, enabling us to customize their solutions. By participating in the development process early on, we can keep lead times and cost levels down. Optimum cable solutions also optimize production of the entire module and cabling chain. TFL 103 1, S1Z1Z1-K a halogen-free cable for supplying power to computer and telecom equipment, and for connecting backup batteries. UL-listed. conductor - flexible multistranded annealed copper insulation - flame-retardant TPE, black sheath - flame-retardant TPE, gray TFL 104 5, S1Z1-K a halogen-free cable for internal wiring and grounding of equipment. To be used under dry conditions. UL-recognized. conductor - flexible multistranded copper insulation - flame-retardant TPE TFL 5, RLL a halogen-free cable for supplying power to telecom equipment under dry conditions. UL-recognized. conductor - flexible tinned, annealed copper insulation - flame retardant polyethylene sheath - flame-retardant polyethylene, black TFL 5 406, RLL a halogen-free cable for supplying power to telecom equipment. To be used under dry conditions. UL-recognized. conductor - flexible tinned annealed copper insulation - flame-retardant polyethylene cabling - twisted conductors sheath - flame-retardant polyethylene, black TFL 5 5, RLCL a halogen-free cable with EMC screen for AC and DC circuits in telecom equipment. UL-recognized. conductors - flexible tinned annealed copper insulation - flame-retardant polyethylene screen - braided tinned copper wire plus aluminium/polyester foil sheath - flame-retardant polyethylene 10
TFL 81 3, RLH a halogen-free flexible connecting cable for telecom equipment in situations requiring low inductance and high heat resistance. UL-listed. conductor - flexible tinned annealed, copper. Three parallel cores form a flat conductor insulation - flame-retardant polyethylene sheath - flame-retardant polyethylene TFL 301 5001, RQ a halogen-free cable for supplying DC power up to 100 V. conductor - extra flexible tinned annealed, copper, insulation - flame-retardant polyethylene the cores are held together by twin webbing. One of the conductors has a longitudinal rib for identification TFL 49 3, RLAFH Spec a halogen-free shielded flexible connection cable for telecom equipment in situations where low inductance and high heat resistance are important. Suitable for areas subject to strict EMC requirements. UL-listed, also available with uvresistant jacket. conductor - flexible annealed tinned copper. Three parallel cores form a flat conductor insulation - flame-retardant polyethylene, black and gray screen - braided tinned and aluminium/polyester foil sheath - flame-retardant polyethylene TFL 5 1, RLCL very flexible and slim power cable with concentric screen of coaxial designs which gives low inductance and low magnetic fields. UL-listed. conductor - extra flexible tinned copper insulation - flame-retardant, TPE-black screen - concentric tinned copper wires sheath - flame-retardant, TPE gray or black For more detailed information about our entire product line, visit us on the web at: www.ericsson.com 11
Medium-Voltage Cable Ericsson s portfolio of medium-voltage cables (1-36 kv) consists exclusively of XLPEinsulated cables. Low-density polyethylene serves as the basic material for all variants of XLPE material used in cable technology. Polyethylene has long been used as insulating and sheath material in cables, due to its excellent electrical and mechanical properties. Other advantages include its low specific weight, high flexibility at low temperatures, high resistance to moisture, chemicals, ozone, etc. and it s relatively low price. AXCE-LT 6/10 (1) - 1/0 (4) kv AXCE-F-LT 18/30 (36) kv a single-core cable designed for permanent installation in the ground, laid in water or in ducts. Easy to install at low temperatures. conductor - aluminium, stranded outer conductive layer - extruded, screen - wave formed annealed bedded in corrosion protective material sheath - black PE AXKJ-LT 6/10 (1) - 1/0 (4) kv AXKJ-F-LT 18/30 (36) kv a single-core distribution cable designed for permanent installation indoors or outdoors. AXKJ-LT is designed mainly for open installation in fire classed areas. conductor - aluminium, stranded outer conductive layer - extruded screen - concentrically laid annealed sheath - black PVC AXCEL-LT AXCEK-LT AXCEQ-LT 6/10 (1) - 1/0 (4) kv a three-core cable designed for permanent installation in the ground, laid in water or in ducts. Easy to install at low temperatures, AXCEK-LT and AXCEQ-LT is designed mainly for installation in fireclassed areas. conductor - aluminium, stranded, outer conducting layer - extruded screen - annealed bedded in bands of corrosion resistant material sheath - LLD-PE (AXCEL-LT), PVC (AXCEK-LT), HFFR (AXCEQ-LT) AXAL-TT Pro 6/10 (1) - 1/0 (4) kv AXAL-F-TT Pro 18/30 (36) kv a three-core cable designed for permanent installation in the ground, laid in water or in ducts. Extra impactresistant sheath. Easy to install at low temperatures. Made of easily recycled materials. conductor - aluminium, stranded outer conductive layer - extruded screen - aluminium wires the complete cable is longitudinally watertight cross sectional waterproofing - aluminium foil sheath - PRO jacket system black PE composite 1 For more detailed information about our entire product line, visit us on the web at: www.ericsson.com
Universal Cable Ericsson s Universal Cable system is a cost-efficient way to distribute power on a 1-36 kv level that provides a well tested alternative to traditional overhead or underground cables. Universal Cables work equally well whether installed on poles, underground or in water. The advantage of running the same type of cable lowers investement and maintenance costs. Universal cables are at their best in severe weather conditions and rugged terrain without the risk of damage or interruption. EXCEL 3x10/10 6/10 (1) - 1/0 (4) kv self-suspended XLPE-insulated threecore cable for use overhead, underground or in water. conductor - unannealed copper, round, solid outer conductive layer - extruded screen - bands of woven tinned sheath - black LLD PE FXCEL 3x16/10 6/10 (1) - 1/0 (4) kv self-suspended XLPE-insulated threecore cable for use overhead, underground or in water. conductor - unannealed copper, stranded, round outer conductive layer - extruded screen - bands of woven tinned sheath - black LLD PE AXCES 3x70/16 6/10 (1) - 1/0 (4) kv AXCES 3x70/5 18/30 (36) kv AXCES 3x95/5 1/0 (4) kv self-suspended XLPE-insulated threecore cable for use overhead, underground or in water. AXCES-O 3x70/16 6/10 (1) - 1/0 (4) kv AXCES-O 3x95/5 1/0 (4)kV self-suspended XLPE-insulated three core cable with a microduct for installation of standard Micronet cables with up to 4 fibers. For use overhead, underground or in water. AXCES 1x40/80 18/30 (36) kv self-suspended XLPE-insulated single core cable for use overhead, underground or in water. conductor - aluminium alloy, stranded, longitudinally water tight outer conductng layer - extruded screen - bands of woven tinned sheath - black LLD PE conductor aluminum alloy, stranded, round, longitudinally water tight. Insulation XLPE outer conductive layer extruded microduct for installation of micronetcables screen bands of woven tinned sheath black LLD-PE conductor - aluminium alloy, stranded, round, longitudinally water tight outer conductng layer - extruded screen of concentricly laid annealed bedded in corrision resistant material sheath - black LLD PE 13
High Voltage Cable Ericsson offer High Voltage Cables for permanent, high capacity, underground installations. Our portfolio includes a wide range of High- Voltage Cables, for 36-170 kv, as well as tailor-made solutions to suit individual customer needs. high voltage cable All cables are designed for permanent installation underground or on cable ladders indoors and outdoors. The cables can be manufactured with copper or aluminium conductors, which are longitudinally waterproof. Cables can be ordered with extra waterproofing, extra fire-proofing depending upon customer needs. conductor - aluminium or copper stranded, round, longitudinally watertight conductor screen - extruded XLPE insulation insulation screen - extruded screen of concentricly laid copper wires with or without counter helix outer sheath - MD-PE Optional extras counter helix in screen radial water tightness by means of Al-foil fire resistant outer sheaths of PVC or HFFR conductive layer on outer sheath for testing after installation high voltage services & Accessories To ensure a completely reliable cable system, it is vital that the accessories chosen can be installed so that their electrical and mechanical properties are as good as those of the cable itself. Services We can provide installation services carried out by certified personell for all accessories that we recommend for our cables. In addition we offer supervision of cable laying and similar services Accessories We have broad experience when it comes to developing, installing and testing vulcanized joints as well as cable terminations for outdoor use or direct connection to switchgear and oil-filled transformers. Transition joints between oil-filled cables and XLPE cables have become an important element in situations where modern cables are being used in older cable systems. Termination this termination with polymeric insulator is used for both indoor and outdoor installations. Detail 14 For more detailed information about our entire product line, visit us on the web at: www.ericsson.com
Transition joints these joints are used to joint together cables with different insulation materials. Two types of transitions joints are available XLPE-cable / Pressurized oil-filled paper insulated cable. Single-core resp three-core for voltages from 36 kv up to 170 kv. XLPE-cable / Pressurized gas-filled paper insulated cable three-core for voltage 36 kv. Termination for SF6 switchgear and transformers used to connect XLPE cables to SF6 switchgear and transformers. Detail Vulcanized joints are used to joint XLPE cables above 5 kv in the field, and for marine cables between 1-170 kv. A vulcanized joint is made under high temperature and pressure. It does not notably exceed the cable diameter. 15
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