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BS 6622 XLPE PVC 8.7/15kV Cable

Eland Product Group: A9M

APPLICATION STANDARDS
Medium voltage PVC power cables for power networks, BS 6622, IEC/EN 60228
underground and in cable ducting.
Flame Retardant according to IEC/EN 60332-1-2

CHARACTERISTICS
THE CABLE LAB®
Voltage Rating Uo/U (Um)
AN ISO/IEC 17025 AND IECEE CBTL ACCREDITED FACILITY
8.7/15 (17.5) kV
Our world-class testing facility assures the quality and compliance of this cable
Temperature Rating through a continuous and rigorous testing regime.
Fixed: 0°C to +90°C

Minimum Bending Radius

Single core - Fixed: 15 x overall diameter
3 core - Fixed: 12 x overall diameter
(Single core 12 x overall diameter and 3 core 10 x overall diameter where bends are
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT
positioned adjacent to a joint or termination provided that the bending is carefully controlled We are on a journey to Net Zero.
by the use of a former)
We've committed to near-term emissions reductions and a net-zero target with the
Science Based Targets initiative and we're a signatory to the United Nations Global
Compact Sustainable Development Goals.
CONSTRUCTION
Learn more about embodied carbon and our carbon emissions reduction actions,
Conductor our comprehensive recycling services, and wider ESG activities for sustainable
Class 2 stranded copper conductor operations at: www.elandcables.com/company/about-us/esg-sustainability

Conductor Screen
Semi-conductive XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Insulation
XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Insulation Screen REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Semi-conductive XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) This cable meets the requirements of the RoHS Directive 2015/65/EU
and Reach Directive EC 1907/2006. RoHS compliance has been tested
and confirmed by The Cable Lab®.
Metallic Screen
Individual or collective overall copper tape screen

Filler
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) fibres

Separator
Binding tape

Bedding
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

Armour
Single core: AWA (Aluminium Wire Armoured)
Multi-core: SWA (Steel Wire Armoured)

Sheath
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

Sheath Colour
Red Black

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DIMENSIONS
ELAND PART NO. NUMBER OF NOMINAL MINIMUM THICKNESS NOMINAL THICKNESS OF NOMINAL DIAMETER NOMINAL WEIGHT
CORES CROSS mm SEMI CONDUCTIVE LAYER mm kg/km
SECTIONAL mm
AREA
mm2

Insulation Outer sheath Inner Outer Over insulation Overall

A9M15KV01050* 1 50 3.95 1.32 0.50 0.80 19.50 29 1400

A9M15KV01070* 1 70 3.95 1.40 0.50 0.80 21.10 31 1700
A9M15KV01095* 1 95 3.95 1.48 0.50 0.80 22.80 34 2100
A9M15KV01120* 1 120 3.95 1.48 0.50 0.80 24.10 35 2350
A9M15KV01150* 1 150 3.95 1.56 0.50 0.80 26.00 37 2700
A9M15KV01185* 1 185 3.95 1.56 0.50 0.80 27.30 39 3200
A9M15KV01240* 1 240 3.95 1.64 0.50 0.80 30.00 42 3750
A9M15KV01300* 1 300 3.95 1.72 0.50 0.80 32.10 45 4600
A9M15KV01400* 1 400 3.95 1.80 0.50 0.80 35.00 48 5500
A9M15KV01500* 1 500 3.95 1.88 0.50 0.80 38.00 51 6750
A9M15KV01630* 1 630 3.95 1.96 0.50 0.80 42.10 56 8200
A9M15KV03050* 3 50 3.95 2.12 0.50 0.80 19.50 57 5500
A9M15KV03070* 3 70 3.95 2.20 0.50 0.80 21.10 61 6500
A9M15KV03095* 3 95 3.95 2.28 0.50 0.80 22.80 65 7600
A9M15KV03120* 3 120 3.95 2.36 0.50 0.80 24.10 68 8600
A9M15KV03150* 3 150 3.95 2.52 0.50 0.80 26.00 74 10500
A9M15KV03185* 3 185 3.95 2.60 0.50 0.80 27.30 77 11900
A9M15KV03240* 3 240 3.95 2.76 0.50 0.80 30.00 83 14200
A9M15KV03300* 3 300 3.95 2.84 0.50 0.80 32.10 88 16600
A9M15KV03400* 3 400 3.95 3.08 0.50 0.80 35.00 95 19700
A9M15KV03500* 3 500 3.95 3.24 0.50 0.80 38.00 103 23600

* Designates the sheath colour. For each Eland Cables part number replace with the colour code as listed below e.g. A9M15KV01050RD = 50mm² Red

COLOUR CODES
COLOUR Red Black
CODE RD BK

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CONDUCTORS
Class 2 Stranded Conductors for Single Core and Multi-Core Cables

NOMINAL CROSS NOMINAL DIAMTER OF CONDUCTOR NOMINAL SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT CONDUCTOR DC RESISTANCE AT CONDUCTOR AC RESISTANCE AT
SECTIONAL AREA AT 1 SECOND 20 °C 90 °C
mm2 kA Ω/km Ω/km

50 8.10 7.15 0.387 0.497

70 9.70 10.01 0.268 0.344
95 11.40 13.59 0.193 0.248
120 12.70 17.16 0.153 0.196
150 14.50 21.45 0.124 0.160
185 15.90 26.46 0.0991 0.128
240 18.60 34.32 0.0754 0.098
300 20.70 42.90 0.0601 0.080
400 23.50 57.20 0.0470 0.064
500 26.50 71.50 0.0366 0.0510
630 30.20 90.09 0.0283 0.0420

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Current Carrying Capacity

NUMBER OF CORES NOMINAL CROSS CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY CONDUCTOR LOSSES IN THE GROUND
SECTIONAL AREA A kW/km
mm2

In ground (20 °C) In air (30 °C)

1 50 249 277 30.81

1 70 303 345 31.58
1 95 358 418 31.78
1 120 404 481 31.99
1 150 441 537 31.12
1 185 493 612 31.11
1 240 563 716 31.06
1 300 626 811 31.35
1 400 676 901 29.25
1 500 743 1006 28.15
1 630 - - -
3 50 210 206 65.75
3 70 256 257 67.63
3 95 307 313 70.12
3 120 349 360 71.62
3 150 392 410 73.76
3 185 443 469 75.36
3 240 513 553 77.40
3 300 576 635 79.60
3 400 650 731 81.10
3 500 - - -

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DE-RATING FACTORS
AIR TEMPERATURE °C 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
DE-RATING FACTOR 1.00 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.83 0.78 0.73

GROUND TEMPERATURE °C 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
DE-RATING FACTOR 1.03 1.00 0.97 0.93 0.89 0.86 0.82

GROUND THERMAL
RESISTIVITY km/W
0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0

DE-RATING FACTOR 1.06 1.04 1.00 0.92 0.82 0.74 0.68

DEPTH OF LAYING m 0.80 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.50

DE-RATING FACTOR 1.00 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.91 0.90

The information contained within this datasheet is for guidance only and is subject to change without notice or liability. All the information is provided in good faith and is
believed to be correct at the time of publication. When selecting cable accessories, please note that actual cable dimensions may vary due to manufacturing tolerances.

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