N2XY XLPE Insulated Power Cable

N2XY power cables with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation are designed for distribution and supply of electricity in low voltage installation systems. These cables feature copper conductors, XLPE insulation, and PVC sheathing, providing reliable performance for various industrial, commercial, and utility applications.

Technical Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Rated Voltage (Uo/U)	600/1000 V
Test Voltage	4 kV
Conductor Operating Temperature	+90°C (fixed installation)
Short Circuit Temperature	+250°C (max. 5 seconds)
Installation Temperature Range	-5°C to +50°C
Fixed Installation Temperature Range	-20°C to +90°C
Minimum Bending Radius (Single Core)	15 × overall diameter
Minimum Bending Radius (Multi Core)	12 × overall diameter
Flame Resistance	IEC 60332-1-2

Cable Construction

Component	Material	Details
Conductor	Copper	Class 1 solid or Class 2 stranded conductors according to BS EN 60228
Insulation	XLPE	Cross-linked polyethylene compound type DIX3
Bedding	PVC	Polyvinyl chloride filling
Sheath	PVC	Polyvinyl chloride compound type DMV6
Sheath Color	Black	Standard color, other colors available on request

Application Areas

These power and control cables are suitable for electricity supply in low voltage installation systems. They are well adapted for:

Underground installations in industrial applications (with additional mechanical protection)
Fixed installations on cable trays
Within conduits or fixed to walls
Power distribution in urban networks
Industrial plants and electrical power stations
Connection of control devices in industry and transportation systems

Core Identification

Configuration	Core Colors
1 core	Black
2 core	Blue, Brown
3 core	Brown, Black, Grey
3 core (with earth)	Brown, Blue, Green/Yellow
4 core	Blue, Brown, Black, Grey
4 core (with earth)	Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown, Black
5 core	Blue, Brown, Black, Grey, Black
5 core (with earth)	Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown, Black, Grey
7 cores and higher	Black cores with white numbering + Green/Yellow earth

Electrical and Dimensional Characteristics

Single Core Cables

Nominal Cross Section (mm²)	Insulation Thickness (mm)	Sheath Thickness (mm)	Approx. Overall Diameter (mm)	Approx. Weight (kg/km)
16	0.7	1.8	9.8	216
25	0.9	1.8	11.5	318
35	0.9	1.8	12.6	415
50	1.0	1.8	14.1	543
70	1.1	1.8	15.6	746
95	1.1	1.8	17.6	1000
120	1.2	1.8	19.2	1239
150	1.4	1.8	21.2	1515
185	1.6	1.8	23.1	1872
240	1.7	1.8	25.8	2403
300	1.8	1.8	27.8	2974
400	1.8	1.9	31.1	3834
500	1.8	2.0	34.9	4892
630	1.8	2.8	46.6	6544

Three Core Cables with Earth Conductor

Nominal Cross Section (mm²)	Insulation Thickness (mm)	Sheath Thickness (mm)	Approx. Overall Diameter (mm)	Approx. Weight (kg/km)
3×16/10	0.7/0.7	1.8	19.8	875.5
3×25/16	0.9/0.7	1.8	22.4	1223
3×35/16	0.9/0.7	1.8	24.3	1557
3×50/25	1.0/0.9	1.9	26.9	1863
3×70/35	1.1/0.9	2.0	30.0	2594
3×95/50	1.1/1.0	2.2	33.8	3505
3×120/70	1.2/1.1	2.3	37.0	4440
3×150/70	1.4/1.1	2.4	41.6	5333
3×185/95	1.6/1.1	2.6	45.8	6701
3×240/120	1.7/1.2	2.8	51.6	8674
3×300/150	1.8/1.4	3.0	67.2	10624

Four Core Cables

Nominal Cross Section (mm²)	Insulation Thickness (mm)	Sheath Thickness (mm)	Approx. Overall Diameter (mm)	Approx. Weight (kg/km)
4×1.5	0.7	1.8	11.3	188
4×2.5	0.7	1.8	12.2	240
4×4	0.7	1.8	13.3	314
4×6	0.7	1.8	14.5	408
4×10	0.7	1.8	17.1	615
4×16	0.7	1.8	19.6	885
4×25	0.9	1.8	23.7	1330
4×35	0.9	1.8	26.2	1758
4×50	1.0	2.0	27.1	2082
4×70	1.1	2.1	31.4	2937
4×95	1.1	2.2	35.0	3955
4×120	1.2	2.4	39.3	4979
4×150	1.4	2.6	43.6	6129
4×185	1.6	2.7	48.0	7591
4×240	1.7	2.9	53.9	9875
4×300	1.8	2.6	68.9	15124

Current Carrying Capacity

Single Core Cables (Amps at 30°C)

Nominal Cross Section (mm²)	In Ground	In Air (Flat)	In Air (Trefoil)
16	115	131	112
25	148	177	145
35	177	217	174
50	209	265	206
70	256	336	254
95	307	415	305
120	349	485	348
150	393	557	392
185	445	646	444
240	517	774	517
300	663	901	585

Multi-core Cables (Amps at 30°C)

Nominal Cross Section (mm²)	2-4 Core Cables In Ground	2-4 Core Cables In Air
1.5	24	31
2.5	32	40
4	44	52
6	56	64
10	77	86
16	102	112
25	138	145
35	170	174
50	207	206

Derating Factors

For Ground Temperatures other than 20°C

Ground Temperature (°C)	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50
Derating Factor	1.07	1.04	1.00	0.96	0.93	0.89	0.85	0.80	0.76

For Air Temperatures other than 30°C

Air Temperature (°C)	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60
Derating Factor	1.08	1.04	1.00	0.96	0.91	0.87	0.82	0.76	0.71

The information contained in this document is for guidance only and is subject to change without notice or liability. All information is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct at the time of publication.

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