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Solar cables as per TuV/EN/UL specifications
APAR introduced a range of solar cables for emerging PV-based renewable energy installations backed by 30 year
Rated voltage1.5 kV DC (max 1.8 kV)
Operating temperature120°C continuous, −40°C to +120°C
Short circuit250°C for 5 seconds
Size range2.5 – 300 mm²
✓ 1.5 kV DC (max 1.8 kV)
✓ 120°C
✓ E-beam XLPO
✓ BS EN 50618
Description
OverviewWe have installed electron beam irradiation facility with 1.5 MeV, 2.5 MeV and 3 MeV accelerators and use this technology for cross-linking of elastomeric insulation and sheath of solar DC cables. Our photovoltaic (PV) cables are used for interconnecting photovoltaic solar panel arrays in solar energy farms. These solar panel cables are suitable for fixed installations, both internal and external, and in open environments or in conduits. The compounds have zero halogen, low smoke properties and are ultra violet ray as well as ozone resistant. These cables can last for over 25 years. What’s more, these can offer the rodent-resistance feature and are available in a range of options: copper, copper-coated aluminium or 8000 series aluminium. Rodent and termite-resistant cables are made with the nylon-12 layer between two layers of XLPO. Depents on application twin solar cables can also be of
Why this wire
Key benefits E-beam cross-linked Dual-wall XLPO insulation and sheath, electron-beam irradiated.
120°C rated Continuous operation at 120°C, with 15% extra current over conventional cable.
Halogen free Low smoke, halogen free construction.
Tinned copper class 5 Annealed electro-tinned fine copper to IEC 60228 class 5.
UV and ozone protected Built for 25+ years of outdoor exposure.
Connector compatible Compatible with all popular solar connectors.
Characteristics
At a glance| Application | These cables are used for interconnecting solar panels, combiner boxes and inverters in dry or damp conditions as well as in harsh environments exposed to ultraviolet sunlight radiation. These can be installed in open trays and in ducts or conduits. |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | Annealed tinned flexible copper conductor, electron beam cross -linked polyolefin (XLPO) insulation and sheath. |
| Applicable standards | EN-50618/2014, IEC: 62930, TuV 2pfg, 1990/05.12, AS/NZS:5000.1: 2005, UL:4703. |
| Product range | 2.5 mm to 300 mm |
| Advantages | The electron beam cross-linked wires and cables offer superior performance in demanding applications and in extreme environments. Some of the properties include: high di-electric strength, UV and ozone resistance, halogen-free, flame retardancy, oil and chemical resistance, weather, impact, abrasion and crack resistance, good cold flexibility, very long life cycle, compatibility with all popular connectors and ROHS compliance. |
Construction
Cutaway123
- 1ConductorStranded, sized and specified for the application
- 2InsulationCompound selected for the product type and temperature rating
- 3Printed identificationGrade, size, voltage and applicable standard
Dimensions & ratings
Technical dataE-beam irradiated ATC / XLPO solar cable to BS EN 50618:2014. Annealed tinned copper class 5 conductor — DC resistance is correspondingly a little above the bare-copper maximum.
| Size (mm²) | Conductor No./dia (mm) | DC resistance 20°C (Ω/km) | Insulation (mm) | Sheath (mm) | Cable O.D. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Current at 60°C in air (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 50/0.26 | 8.21 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 5.1 | 43 | 41 |
| 4 | 56/0.31 | 5.09 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 5.6 | 57 | 55 |
| 6 | 84/0.31 | 3.39 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 6.1 | 75 | 70 |
| 10 | 80/0.41 | 1.95 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 7.5 | 120 | 98 |
| 16 | 126/0.41 | 1.24 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 8.8 | 178 | 132 |
| 25 | 196/0.41 | 0.795 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 10.9 | 275 | 176 |
| 35 | 276/0.41 | 0.565 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 12.2 | 370 | 218 |
| 50 | 396/0.41 | 0.393 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 13.8 | 520 | 276 |
| 70 | 360/0.51 | 0.277 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 16.0 | 700 | 347 |
| 95 | 475/0.51 | 0.21 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 17.8 | 910 | 416 |
| 120 | 608/0.51 | 0.164 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 19.8 | 1140 | 488 |
| 150 | 760/0.51 | 0.132 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 22.2 | 1430 | 566 |
| 185 | 925/0.51 | 0.108 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 24.9 | 1760 | 644 |
| 240 | 1221/0.51 | 0.0817 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 28.0 | 2290 | 775 |
| 300 | 1525/0.51 | 0.0654 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 30.5 | 2910 | 895 |
Standards & approvals
ComplianceCertified to BS EN 50618:2014 (H1Z2Z2K), IEC 62930:2017, UL 4703 and TUV 2pfg 1990/05.12. Additional testing to EN 60332-1-2, EN 61034-2, EN 50525-1, IEC 60811-1 and EN 50363. Test certificates and detailed technical particulars are issued on request — please confirm the specification your project is tendered against.
BS EN 50618:2014IEC 62930:2017UL 4703TUV 2pfg 1990/05.12
Applications
Where it's usedInterconnecting solar panelsCombiner boxesInverters in dry or damp conditions
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Typical applications include interconnecting solar panels, combiner boxes, inverters in dry or damp conditions. Contact our technical team to confirm suitability for your specification.
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These cables are used for interconnecting solar panels, combiner boxes and inverters in dry or damp conditions as well as in harsh environments exposed to ultraviolet sunlight radiation.
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