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 are suitable for installation in ducts.
NR/PS/SIG/00005(formerly RT/E/PS/00005)
Electrical Characteristics at 20℃Conductors: Tinned stranded copper, class 5 according to IEC 60228 & BS 6360.
Insulation: EPR Type GP4 to BS 7655.
Core Wrapping: Plastic tape(s) with overlapping.
Sheath: HDPCP Type RS2 to BS 7655.
| Nominal Conductor Cross Section | mm | 2.5 |
| Maximum DC Conductor Resistance | Ω/km | 8.21 |
| Voltage Rating | KV | 0.65/1.1 |
| Nominal Insulation Thickness | mm | 1.05 |
Minimum Bending Radius: 6×OD (static); 15×OD (dynamic)
Temperature Range: -25℃ to +85℃ (during operation); -10℃ to +85℃ (during installation)
| Cable Code | No. of cores& Nominal Conductor Cross Sectional Area No.×mm | No. & Nominal Diameter of Strands No/mm | Nominal Sheath Thickness mm | Overall Diameter Min/Max mm | Nominal Weight kg/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type C1 | |||||
| BRAIL C1-3G5G-1G2.5 | 1×2.5 | 50/0.25 | 3.8 | 11.2/14.0 | 195 |
| Type C2 | |||||
| BRAIL C2-3G5G-2G2.5 | 2×2.5 | 50/0.25 | 3.8 | 14.9/18.8 | 370 |
| BRAIL C2-3G5G-4G2.5 | 4×2.5 | 50/0.25 | 3.8 | 16.4/20.9 | 460 |
| BRAIL C2-3G5G-7G2.5 | 7×2.5 | 50/0.25 | 3.8 | 18.7/23.7 | 610 |
| BRAIL C2-3G5G-10G2.5 | 10×2.5 | 50/0.25 | 3.8 | 22.5/28.6 | 920 |
| BRAIL C2-3G5G-12G2.5 | 12×2.5 | 50/0.25 | 3.8 | 23.2/29.3 | 950 |
| BRAIL C2-3G5G-16G2.5 | 16×2.5 | 50/0.25 | 3.8 | 25.3/32.0 | 1180 |
Routine test voltage: 2.5kV for 5 minutes
