EUPEN Airport Lighting Cables and Accessories Ed 01 2020

CABLES and ACCESSORIES
AIRFIELD LIGHTING CABLE Ed. 12/2020-01-17
FAA-L-824 Underground primary cable for Airport lighting circuits

Type C - brass tape screened 5 kV (SXC7E)
Reference standard :
FAA AC 150/5345-7F
EUPEN
ALC T Y
PE C 1
x6 mm
2 500
0V
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Construction Properties
1. Stranded tinned copper conductor • Abrasion resistant

2. Extruded semi-conducting compound • Oil resistant
3. XLPE Insulation • UV resistant
4. Semi-conducting tape, helically applied • Deicer resistant (FR/KAc)
5. One lay of brass tape, helically applied • Halogen-free
6. Separation tape • Service temperature: -40 ... +85 °C
7. Termite protected PE outer sheath - black (for a max. current of 6,6 A)
• Min. bending radius: 12x outer diameter
• Max. pulling force: copper cross-section (in mm2) x 50 N/mm2
applied on the conductor
• Min. laying temperature: -10 °C
Dimensions
Cross-section Conductor Insulation Screen Sheath Overall Weight

assembly thickness tape thickness diameter
mm mm mm mm approx. kg/km
1 x 6 mm 2 (1)
7-stranded 2,3 0,08 x 24 1,6 11,5 - 13,0 174
1 x AWG 8 7-stranded 2,3 0,08 x 24 1,6 12,0 - 13,5 203
Electrical characteristics
Cross-section Conductor resistance(2) Voltage test(2) Insulation resistance(2) Partial discharge(3)
Ω/km @ 20 °C kVdc -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C pC @ 4 kV
1 x 6 mm 2 (1)
<3,11 35 - 15 >2220 (4)
≤5
1 x AWG 8 <2,18 35 - 15 >2060 (4) ≤5
(1) (2) (3) (4)
acc. IEC 60228 routine test sample test Ki=20000 MΩ . 1000 ft
Options
- Different outer sheath colour (with consequently decreased UV resistance)

- Corrugated steel tape armour + bonded HDPE-sheath as rodent protection
- PVC outer sheath with flame retardance acc. to IEC 60332-1
All information given is indicative only and not binding and can be subject to change without notice.
ISO
Certified KABELWERK EUPEN AG - Malmedyer Straße 9 - 4700 EUPEN - BELGIUM Tel.: +32(0) 87.59.70.00 - Fax : +32(0) 87.59.71.00 - http://www.eupen.com
Company

Type C - copper tape screened 5 kV (SXC7E)
FAA AC 150/5345-7F
EUPEN
ALC T Y
PE C 1
x6mm
2 500
0V
7 6 5 4 3 2 1

5. One lay of copper tape, helically applied • Halogen-free
Dimensions

1 x 6 mm 2 (1)
7-stranded 2,3 0,08 x 24 1,6 11,5 - 13,0 176
1 x AWG 8 7-stranded 2,3 0,08 x 24 1,6 12,5 - 14,0 205
1 x 6 mm 2 (1)
<3,11 35 - 15 >2220 (4)
≤5
1 x AWG 8 <2,18 35 - 15 >2060 (4) ≤5
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Options

ISO
Company

Type C - copper wire braid screened 5 kV (SXC4E)
FAA AC 150/5345-7F
EUPEN
ALC T Y
PE C 1
x6/4 m
m2 50
00V
7 6 5 4 3 2 1

5. Tinned copper wire braid • Halogen-free
Dimensions
Cross-section Conductor Insulation Sheath Overall Weight

Conductor/screen assembly thickness thickness diameter
mm mm mm kg/km
2 (1)
1 x 6 mm / 4 7-stranded 2,3 1,6 12,5 - 14,0 215
1 x AWG 8 / 4 7-stranded 2,3 1,6 13,5 - 14,5 245
Cross-section Conductor Screen Voltage test(2) Insulation Partial

Conductor/screen resistance(2) resistance resistance(2) discharge(3)
Ω/km @ 20 °C Ω/km @ 20 °C kVdc -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C pC @ 4 kV
1 x 6 mm2 (1) / 4 <3,11 <4,61 35 - 15 >2220 (4) ≤5
1 x AWG 8 / 4 <2,18 <4,61 35 - 15 >2060 (4) ≤5
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Options

ISO
Company
Underground primary cables for Airport lighting circuits

FLYCY with copper braid screen
according to internal specifications
EUPEN
ALC FL
YCY 1x
6 /4 mm
2 5000
V
5 4 3 2 1
Construction Electrical Properties
1. Conductor : bare solid or stranded copper • Conductor resistance (dc) : max. 3,08 OHM/km (20 °C)
conductor according to IEC 60228 class 1 or class 2 • Screen resistance (dc): 2,5 max 7,41 OHM/km (20 °C)
2. Insulation : PVC 4 max 4,61 OHM/km (20 °C)
3. Screen : annealed copper wire braid 6 max 3,08 OHM/km (20 °C)
4. Separator : PETP foil • Voltage test screen/water: 1,5 kV/5’ (ac)
5. Sheath : PVC color to agree
Dimensions
Section & screen Voltage Voltage test Nominal Insulation Nominal Sheath Outer Copper weight Cable weight
core/screen thickness thickness diameter
mm2 U0 kV ac / 5’ mm mm approx. mm kg/km approx. kg/km

1 x 6 re 2,5 1 kV 5 1,5 1,8 10,5 90 190
1 x 6 rm 2,5 1 kV 5 1,5 1,8 11,0 92 200
1 x 6 re 2,5 1,5 kV 6 2 1,8 11,5 91 215
1 x 6 rm 2,5 1,5 kV 6 2 1,8 12,0 92 225
1 x 6 re 4 1,5 kV 6 2 1,8 11,5 108 230
1 x 6 rm 4 1,5 kV 6 2 1,8 12,0 111 240
1 x 6 re 2,5 2,5 kV 9 2,5 1,8 12,5 91 240
1 x 6 rm 2,5 2,5 kV 9 2,5 1,8 13,0 92 250
1 x 6 re 4 2,5 kV 9 2,5 1,8 12,5 105 255
1 x 6 rm 4 2,5 kV 9 2,5 1,8 13,0 108 265
1 x 6 re 2,5 3 kV 11 3 1,8 13,5 90 265
1 x 6 rm 2,5 3 kV 11 3 1,8 14,0 92 280
1 x 6 re 4 3 kV 11 3 1,8 13,5 107 285
1 x 6 rm 4 3 kV 11 3 1,8 14,0 108 295
1 x 6 re 6 3 kV 11 3 1,8 13,5 122 300
1 x 6 rm 6 3 kV 11 3 1,8 14,0 124 310
1 x 6 re 4 5 kV 15 4,5 1,8 17,0 116 395
1 x 6 rm 4 5 kV 15 4,5 1,8 17,5 120 410
1 x 6 re 6 5 kV 15 4,5 1,8 17,0 130 410
1 x 6 rm 6 5 kV 15 4,5 1,8 17,5 143 435
re : round solid copper conductor IEC 60228 class1 rm : round stranded copper conductor IEC 60228 class2
Laying conditions
Pulling force: max. 300 N applied on the conductor Temperature: min -5 °C to max. +50 °C
Bending radius: min. 12*D (D=outer diameter)
ISO
Certified KABELWERK EUPEN AG - Malmedyer Straße 9 - 4700 EUPEN - BELGIUM Tel.: +32(0)87.59.70.00 - Fax : +32(0)87.59.71.00 - http://www.eupen.com
Company

Type B - unscreened 5 kV (SRN)
FAA AC 150/5345-7F
EUPEN
ALC Ty
pe B 1
x6mm 2
5000V
3 2 1

2. EPR Insulation • Oil resistant
3. CPE (chlorinated polyethylene, cross-linked, heavy • UV resistant
duty) outer sheath - black • Deicer resistant (FR/KAc)
• Service temperature: -40 ... +85 °C
(for a max. current of 6,6 A)
Dimensions

assembly thickness thickness diameter
mm mm mm kg/km
1 x 6 mm 2 (1)
7-stranded 2,3 1,2 10,0 150
1 x AWG 8 7-stranded 2,3 1,2 10,5 178
Cross-section Conductor resistance(2) Voltage test (in water)(2) Insulation resistance(2)
Ω/km @ 20 °C kVdc -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C
1 x 6 mm2 (1) <3,11 35 - 5 >2435 (3)

1 x AWG 8 <2,18 35 - 5 >2265 (3)
(1) (2) (3)
acc. IEC 60228 routine test Ki=20000 MΩ . 1000 ft
ISO
Company

Type C - copper tape screened 5 kV (SXC7E)
FAA AC 150/5345-7F
EUPEN
ALC T Y
PE C 1
x6mm
2 500
0V
7 6 5 4 3 2 1

5. One lay of copper tape, helically applied • Halogen-free
Dimensions

1 x 6 mm2 (1) 7-stranded 2,3 0,08 x 24 1,6 11,5 - 13,0 176
1 x AWG 8 7-stranded 2,3 0,08 x 24 1,6 12,5 - 14,0 205
1 x 6 mm2 (1) <3,11 35 - 15 >2220 (4) ≤5

1 x AWG 8 <2,18 35 - 15 >2060 (4) ≤5
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Options

ISO
Company

TPE insulated cable 5 kV (XCP)
acc. to customer & manufacturer specification
EUPEN
ALC 1x
8AWG
TPE 50
00V
2 1
1. Stranded copper conductor • Abrasion resistant

2. TPE Santoprene insulation- black • Oil resistant
• UV resistant
• Deicer resistant (FR/KAc)
Dimensions
Cross-section Conductor Insulation Overall Weight

assembly thickness diameter
mm mm kg/km
1 x AWG 8 19-stranded 2,8 9,4 134
Cross-section Conductor resistance(1) Voltage test (in water)(1) Insulation resistance(1)
Ω/km @ 20 °C kVdc -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C
1 x AWG 8 <2,10 35 - 5 2398

(1)
routine test
ISO
Company
FAA-L-824 Underground secondary cables for Airport lighting circuits

EN 50525-2-21 (H07 RN-F) similar in design to FAA AC 150/5345-7F - Type B - 600 V
EUPE
N ALC
Secon
dary C
able 6
00V
3 2 1
1. Flexible copper conductor, cl. 5 • Abrasion resistant

2. EPR insulation coloured blue/brown • Oil resistant
3. CPE (chlorinated polyethylen, cross-linked, • UV resistant
heavy duty) outer sheath - black • Deicer resistant (FR/KAc)
• Optional : improved anti-termite behaviour
• Max. conductor temperature: +90 °C
• Max. pulling force: total copper cross-section x 15 N/mm2
• Up to 1000 V for fix installation
Dimensions

mm mm mm kg/km
2 x 2,5 mm2 flexible cl. 5 0,9 1,7 11,0 167
2 x 4 mm2 flexible cl. 5 1,0 1,8 12,6 228
2 x 6 mm2 flexible cl. 5 1,0 2,0 14,2 300
Cross-section Conductor resistance Voltage test Insulation resistance
Ω/km @ 20 °C kVac -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C
2 x 2,5 mm2 ≤7,98 3,5 - 5 >850 *

2 x 4 mm2 ≤4,95 3,5 - 5 >780 *
2 x 6 mm2 ≤3,30 3,5 - 5 >660 *
*
Ki=10000 MΩ . 1000 ft
ISO
Company
APC - Airport Pavement Cable 0,6 kV
According to manufacturer’s standard
EUPEN
APC
3 2 1

2. PVC insulation (85 °C) - colourless • Oil resistant
3. Polyamid (nylon) outer sheath, melting point 185 °C • UV resistant
- black • Deicer resistant (FR/KAc)
• May be laid directly into asphalt
(temperature resistance of sheath : max. 170 °C / 5h)
Dimensions

mm mm mm kg/km
1 x AWG 12 7-stranded 0,6 0,15 3,8 41
1 x AWG 10 7-stranded 0,8 0,15 4,9 66
1 x 4 mm2 7-stranded 0,6 0,15 4,1 48
Cross-section Conductor resistance Voltage test (in water) Insulation resistance
1 x AWG 12 <5,34 3-5 >111

1 x AWG 10 <3,34 3-5 >113
1 x 4 mm2 <4,61 3-5 >100
ISO
Company
Secondary Cable
TPE insulated & sheathed cable 600 V (TPE/TPE)
according to customer & manufacturer specification
EUPE
N ALC
Secon
dary C
able 6
00V
4 3 2 1

2. TPE Santoprene insulation black/white • Oil resistant
3. PVC filling sheath • UV resistant
4. TPE Santoprene outer sheath • Deicer resistant (FR/KAc)
Dimensions

mm mm mm kg/km
2 x AWG 12 7-stranded 0,76 1,0 10,5 166
Cross-section Conductor resistance Voltage test Insulation resistance
2 x AWG 12 <5,34 3,5 - 5 >656
ISO
Company
BLZ - Airport Flashlight Cable

according to manufacturer specification
EUPEN
BLZ 2
x4+4x
0,75
5 4 3 2 1
1. Flexible tinned copper conductor, cl. 5 • Abrasion resistant

2. EPR insulation • Oil resistant
Cabling: 2 x 4 mm2 (brown/grey) • UV resistant
+ 4 x 0,75 (black 1/ black 2 / blue / gr/ye) • Deicer resistant (FR/KAc)
3. EPR inner sheath • Service temperature: -40 ... +60 °C
4. Copper tape screen, helically applied, • Min. bending radius: 12x outer diameter
30% overlapped • Max. pulling force: total copper cross-section x 50 N/mm2
5. CPE outer sheath • Min. laying temperature: -5 °C
Dimensions
Cross-section Conductor Insulation Inner sheath Screen Outer sheath Overall Weight
assembly thickness thickness tape thickness diameter
mm2 mm mm mm mm mm kg/km
2x4+ flexible cl. 5 1,3 1,2 0,08 x 22 2,00 19,4 513
4 x 0,75 flexible cl. 5 1,0
Cross-section Voltage range Conductor resistance Voltage test Insulation resistance
mm2 V Ω/km @ 20 °C kVac -min. MΩ.km
2x4+ 2500 <5,09 8,3 - 5 >10

4 x 0,75 400 <26,7 2-5
ISO
Company
Accessories
Connector kit FAA L-823 (CKE 52)
FAA AC 150/5345-26C, Type 1 (5 kV; 25 Amp.), Class B (field mounted)
Application
• Field mounted and resin filled plug and receptacle for primary cables acc. to FAA AC 150/5345-7 (L-824) up to 5 kV
• Suitable for conductor cross-section 6 mm2 and AWG 8
• Suitable for unscreened and screened cables (tape or braid-screened)
• Easy and safe installation (detailed installation instruction in each packing unit)
• Oil resistant
• Compatible with the Eupen stripping tool
Mechanical & electrical type tested acc. to the reference standard
ISO
Certified KABELWERK EUPEN AG - Malmedyer Straße 9 - 4700 EUPEN - BELGIUM Tel.: +32(0) 87 59 70 00 - Fax : +32(0) 87 59 71 00 - http://www.eupen.com
Company
Accessories
Junction box PC2-A
For primary airfield lighting cable L-824
Application
• Resin filled junction box for primary cables acc. to FAA AC 150/5345-7 (L-824) up to 5 kV
• Oil resistant
• Accessible screen connection outside the junction box
ISO
Company
Accessories
Junction box PC2-B
Application
• Resin filled junction box for primary cables acc. to FAA AC 150/5345-7 (L-824) up to 5 kV
• Oil resistant
• Permanent screen connection inside the junction box
ISO
Company
Accessories
Heat shrink splice
Application
• Heat shrink splice for primary cables acc. to FAA AC 150/5345-7 (L-824) up to 5 kV
• Oil resistant
ISO
Company
Accessories
Stripping tool for A.L.C. primary cables Type C acc. to FAA-AC 150/5345-7
Application
• Stripping tool for the outer jacket and insulation

• Available for conductor cross sections 6mm² and 8AWG see table below
• Available for outer diameter from 12 - 16mm see table below
• Available for screened cables (tape or braid-screened) see table below
• Safe and easy to use (detailed user guide available)
Cable diameter Cross section

For cable type with brass – or copper tape screen
Ø insulation: 8,0 mm
12,0 mm-0,2/+0,8 A.L.C Type C 5000 V 6 mm 2
Insulation thickness : 2,3 mm
Outer sheath thickness : 1,6 mm
For cable type with copper braid screen

12,8 mm-0,2/+0,8 A.L.C Type C 5000 V 6 mm 2

and improved insulation thickness
15,8 mm-0,3/+0,7 A.L.C Type C 5000 V 6 mm2 Ø insulation: 9,7 mm
For cable type with brass – or copper tape screen

12,4 mm-0,2/+0,8 A.L.C Type C 5000 V 8AWG Insulation thickness : 2,3 mm

13,2 mm-0,2/+0,8 A.L.C Type C 5000 V 8AWG Insulation thickness : 2,3 mm
ISO
Certified KABELWERK EUPEN AG - Malmedyer Straße 9 - 4700 EUPEN - BELGIUM Tel.: +32(0)87 59 70 00 - Fax : +32(0)87 59 71 00 - http://www.eupen.com
Company
Airport Lighting Cables 01/2020 Foto: Adobe Stock
Malmedyer Str. 9 - 4700 EUPEN - BELGIUM

Tel.: +32(0)87.59.70.00 Fax: +32(0)87.59.70.66
http://www.eupen.com e-mail:major_projects@eupen.com ISO Certiﬁed Company

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CABLES and ACCESSORIES

AIRFIELD LIGHTING CABLE Ed. 12/2020-01-17

FAA-L-824 Underground primary cable for Airport lighting circuits

1. Stranded tinned copper conductor • Abrasion resistant

Cross-section Conductor Insulation Screen Sheath Overall Weight

Cross-section Conductor resistance(2) Voltage test(2) Insulation resistance(2) Partial discharge(3)

Ω/km @ 20 °C kVdc -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C pC @ 4 kV

- Different outer sheath colour (with consequently decreased UV resistance)

FAA-L-824 Underground primary cable for Airport lighting circuits

1. Stranded tinned copper conductor • Abrasion resistant

Cross-section Conductor Insulation Screen Sheath Overall Weight

Cross-section Conductor resistance(2) Voltage test(2) Insulation resistance(2) Partial discharge(3)

Ω/km @ 20 °C kVdc -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C pC @ 4 kV

- Different outer sheath colour (with consequently decreased UV resistance)

FAA-L-824 Underground primary cable for Airport lighting circuits

1. Stranded tinned copper conductor • Abrasion resistant

Cross-section Conductor Insulation Sheath Overall Weight

Cross-section Conductor Screen Voltage test(2) Insulation Partial

- Different outer sheath colour (with consequently decreased UV resistance)

Underground primary cables for Airport lighting circuits

mm2 U0 kV ac / 5’ mm mm approx. mm kg/km approx. kg/km

FAA-L-824 Underground primary cable for Airport lighting circuits

1. Stranded tinned copper conductor • Abrasion resistant

Cross-section Conductor Insulation Sheath Overall Weight

Cross-section Conductor resistance(2) Voltage test (in water)(2) Insulation resistance(2)

Ω/km @ 20 °C kVdc -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C

1 x 6 mm2 (1) <3,11 35 - 5 >2435 (3)

FAA-L-824 Underground primary cable for Airport lighting circuits

1. Stranded tinned copper conductor • Abrasion resistant

Cross-section Conductor Insulation Screen Sheath Overall Weight

Cross-section Conductor resistance(2) Voltage test(2) Insulation resistance(2) Partial discharge(3)

Ω/km @ 20 °C kVdc -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C pC @ 4 kV

1 x 6 mm2 (1) <3,11 35 - 15 >2220 (4) ≤5

- Different outer sheath colour (with consequently decreased UV resistance)

FAA-L-824 Underground primary cable for Airport lighting circuits

1. Stranded copper conductor • Abrasion resistant

Cross-section Conductor Insulation Overall Weight

Cross-section Conductor resistance(1) Voltage test (in water)(1) Insulation resistance(1)

Ω/km @ 20 °C kVdc -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C

1 x AWG 8 <2,10 35 - 5 2398

FAA-L-824 Underground secondary cables for Airport lighting circuits

1. Flexible copper conductor, cl. 5 • Abrasion resistant

Cross-section Conductor Insulation Sheath Overall Weight

Cross-section Conductor resistance Voltage test Insulation resistance

Ω/km @ 20 °C kVac -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C

2 x 2,5 mm2 ≤7,98 3,5 - 5 >850 *

APC - Airport Pavement Cable 0,6 kV

According to manufacturer’s standard

1. Stranded copper conductor • Abrasion resistant

Cross-section Conductor Insulation Sheath Overall Weight

Cross-section Conductor resistance Voltage test (in water) Insulation resistance

Ω/km @ 20 °C kVac -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C

1 x AWG 12 <5,34 3-5 >111

1. Stranded copper conductor • Abrasion resistant

Cross-section Conductor Insulation Sheath Overall Weight

Cross-section Conductor resistance Voltage test Insulation resistance

Ω/km @ 20 °C kVac -min. MΩ.km @ 15,6 °C

2 x AWG 12 <5,34 3,5 - 5 >656

BLZ - Airport Flashlight Cable

1. Flexible tinned copper conductor, cl. 5 • Abrasion resistant

Cross-section Voltage range Conductor resistance Voltage test Insulation resistance

mm2 V Ω/km @ 20 °C kVac -min. MΩ.km

2x4+ 2500 <5,09 8,3 - 5 >10