As a successful international cable manufacturer nobody knows more about cable than Draka. Through a continual programme of research and development, Draka lead the way with a world beating range of premium quality cables that meet and often exceed British Standards and are fully BASEC approved.
Draka is a major supplier to the construction industry, with a complete range of housewiring and low voltage supply cables, for use in domestic premises, commercial office developments and public buildings, such as retail business parks, hospitals and sports complexes. In addition to this general range of energy cables, the company is a market leader in the production of fire retardant cables and addresses the needs of a host of specific, individual markets and applications.
3. Offshore Cables
British Standard / UKOOA
Program
Index
Flame retardant halogen-free earthing cable with enhanced oil resistance RU 0.6/1 kv…………..………………………………………………....…………………………………………...2
Flame retardant halogen-free unarmoured power cable with enhanced oil resistance RU 0.6/1 kv…………………………………………………………….…………………………….4
Flame retardant halogen-free armoured power cable with enhanced oil resistance RFCU 0.6/1 kv……..…………………………….……………………….…….………………….6
Flame retardant halogen-free armoured instrumentation cable with enhanced oil resistance RFCU(C) 250v — Collective Screen…………….....................10
Flame retardant halogen-free armoured instrumentation cable with enhanced oil resistance RFCU(I) 250v — Individual Screen……………….....................14
Fire resistant, flame retardant halogen-free armoured power cable with enhanced oil resistance BFCU 0.6/1 kv …………………….…....…..……….…………………...18
Fire resistant, flame retardant halogen-free armoured instrumentation cable with enhanced oil resistance BFCU(C) 250v — Collective Screen….......22
Fire resistant, flame retardant halogen-free armoured instrumentation cable with enhanced oil resistance BFCU(I) 250v — Individual Screen………..…26
UKOOA Coding System……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….31
Technical Information
Conductor resistance………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..32
Installation recommendations…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..33
Voltage tests after installation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….34
Volt drop (RFCU power cable)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………35
Volt drop (BFCU power cable)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………36
Cable code designation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...37
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4. RU 0.6/1KV Earthing cable
Flame retardant halogen-free earthing cable.
Enhanced oil-resistance.
RU 0.6/1kV
Operating temperature : 90°C
Operating Voltage : 0.6/1kV
Unarmoured cable for fixed installation for earthing
purposes in safe areas.
Enhanced MUD resistant version also available for use
in areas exposed to mud and drilling / cleaning fluids,
meeting the mud resistance requirement in NEK 606.
Application Standards applied
BS6883 - Design
BS6360 class 2 - Conductor
BS7655 section 1.2 - Insulation
BS7655 section 2.6 - Sheath
IEC 60332-1 - Flame Retardant
IEC60332-3-22 - Flame retardant
IEC60754-1,2 - Halogen Free
IEC 61034-1,2 - Low Smoke
Code
Letter
Conductor Tinned stranded circular copper, BS6360, class 2
Insulation R EP-rubber, GP4 to BS7655:section 1.2
Inner sheath No inner sheath, additional tapes may be applied
Armour/screen No armour
Outer sheath U
Flame retardant, halogen-free, enhanced oil resisting thermoset compound (LSF)
SW4 to BS7655 section 2.6. (Mud resistant version available on request)
Marking text
"metre mark" "year" "DRAKA" "RU" "UKOOA code" "600/1000V" "number of
cores" "conductor size" "BS6883" "IEC60332-3-22" (marking may differ on cable
actually supplied)
Outer sheath
colour
Green/Yellow
Core identification
Single core - off white
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5. RU 0.6/1KV Earthing cable
Marine, Oil & Gas
Part number Description Sheath Colour Design standard
840080 RU 0.6/1kV 1X 6mm² YELLOW/GREEN BS 6883:1999
840081 RU 0.6/1kV 1X 16mm² YELLOW/GREEN BS 6883:1999
840082 RU 0.6/1kV 1X 25mm² YELLOW/GREEN BS 6883:1999
840083 RU 0.6/1kV 1X 35mm² YELLOW/GREEN BS 6883:1999
840084 RU 0.6/1kV 1X 70mm² YELLOW/GREEN BS 6883:1999
Number of
cores
Cross section
core, mm²
Conductor
Diameter, mm
Insulation
Thickness, mm
Thickness
Outer Sheath,
mm
Approx Overall
Diameter, mm
Approx Weight
of Cable
(Kg/Km)
Copper content
Approx.
(Kg/Km)
1 6 3.15 1.0 1 7.5 115 55
1 16 5.15 1.0 1.1 9.5 230 144
1 25 6.45 1.2 1.2 11.5 340 229
1 35 7.65 1.2 1.2 12.5 440 308
1 70 10.85 1.4 1.3 16.5 820 620
Range and dimensions
Ordering information
Number of cores Cross section core,
mm²
Max. conductor
resistance at 20°C,
Ohm/km
Max. conductor
resistance at 90°C,
Ohm/km
Current rating IEC
60092-352 Table
B.4, Ampere
Short circuit rating 1
second, Ampere
1 6 3.11 3.97 52 840
1 16 1.16 1.48 96 2240
1 25 0.734 0.936 127 3500
1 35 0.529 0.675 157 4900
1 70 0.27 0.344 242 9800
Electrical values
Ambient
Temp °C
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
Rating
factor
1.11 1.05 1.00 0.94 0.88 0.82 0.75 0.67 0.50 0.47
Minimum Bending Radius during
Installation
Minimum Bending Radius Fixed
Installed
Maximum Tensile Load During
Installation
Minimum Installation
Temperature
8 x D
OD < 25 mm - 4 x D, OD > 25
mm - 6 x D
50 N /mm² -20°C
Installation recommendations
Ambient temperature correction factors
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RU 0.6/1KV Unarmoured power cable
Flame retardant halogen-free power cable.
Enhanced oil-resistance.
RU 0.6/1kV
Operating temperature : 90°C
Operating Voltage : 0.6/1kV
Unarmoured cable for fixed installation where cable
protection is not required. Power, control and lighting
in safe areas.
Enhanced MUD resistant version also available for use
in areas exposed to mud and drilling / cleaning fluids,
meeting the mud resistance requirement in NEK 606.
Application Standards applied
BS6883 - Design
BS6360 class 2 - Conductor
BS7655 section 1.2 - Insulation
BS7655 section 2.6 - Sheath
IEC 60332-1 - Flame Retardant
IEC60332-3-22 - Flame retardant
IEC60754-1,2 - Halogen Free
IEC 61034-1,2 - Low Smoke
Code
Letter
Conductor Tinned stranded circular copper, BS6360, class 2
Insulation R EP-rubber, GP4 to BS7655:section 1.2
Inner sheath No inner sheath, additional tapes may be applied
Armour/screen No armour
Outer sheath U
Flame retardant, halogen-free, enhanced oil resisting thermoset compound (LSF)
SW4 to BS7655 section 2.6. (Mud resistant version available on request)
Marking text
"metre mark" "year" "DRAKA" "RU" "UKOOA code" "600/1000V" "number of
cores" "conductor size" "BS6883" "IEC60332-3-22" (marking may differ on cable
actually supplied)
Outer sheath
colour
Black
Core identification
All cores are offwhite with black numbers No 1,2,3…….
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Range and dimensions
Ordering information
Electrical values
Minimum Bending Radius during
Installation
Minimum Bending Radius Fixed
Installed
Maximum Tensile Load During
Installation
Minimum Installation
Temperature
8 x D
OD < 25 mm - 4 x D, OD > 25
mm - 6 x D
50 N /mm² -20°C
Installation recommendations
Ambient
Temp °C
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
Rating
factor
1.11 1.05 1.00 0.94 0.88 0.82 0.75 0.67 0.50 0.47
Ambient temperature correction factors
5
RU 0.6/1KV Unarmoured power cable
Number of
cores
Cross section
core, mm²
Conductor
Diameter, mm
Insulation
Thickness, mm
Thickness Outer
Sheath, mm
Approx Overall
Diameter, mm
Weight of
Cable Approx.
(Kg/Km)
Copper content
Approx.
(Kg/Km)
2 1.5 1.6 0.8 1.1 8.5 120 28
2 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.1 9.5 150 46
3 1.5 1.6 0.8 1.1 9 140 42
3 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.1 10 180 69
3 4 2.55 1.0 1.2 12 275 110
3 6 3.15 1.0 1.2 13.5 360 164
4 1.5 1.6 0.8 1.1 10 165 56
4 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.1 11 220 92
3 10 4.05 1.0 1.3 15.5 530 271
3 16 5.15 1.0 1.4 18 770 434
Part number Description Sheath Colour Design standard
840300 RU 0.6/1kV 2X 1.5mm² BLACK BS 6883:1999
840301 RU 0.6/1kV 2X 2.5mm² BLACK BS 6883:1999
840302 RU 0.6/1kV 3X 1.5mm² BLACK BS 6883:1999
840303 RU 0.6/1kV 3X 2.5mm² BLACK BS 6883:1999
840304 RU 0.6/1kV 3X 4mm² BLACK BS 6883:1999
840305 RU 0.6/1kV 3X 6mm² BLACK BS 6883:1999
840306 RU 0.6/1kV 4X 1.5mm² BLACK BS 6883:1999
840307 RU 0.6/1kV 4X 2.5mm² BLACK BS 6883:1999
840312 RU 0.6/1kV 3X 10mm² BLACK BS 6883:1999
840313 RU 0.6/1kV 3X 16mm² BLACK BS 6883:1999
Number of
cores
Cross section
core, mm²
Max. conductor
resistance at
20°C, Ohm/km
Max. conductor
resistance at
90°C, Ohm/km
Reactance at
50Hz, Ohm/km
Reactance at
60Hz, Ohm/km
Current rating
IEC 60092-352
Table B.4,
Ampere
Short circuit
rating 1
second,
Ampere
2 1.5 12.2 15.6 0.103 0.123 20 210
2 2.5 7.56 9.64 0.096 0.115 26 350
3 1.5 12.2 15.6 0.103 0.123 16 210
3 2.5 7.56 9.64 0.096 0.115 21 350
3 4 4.7 5.90 0.096 0.115 28 560
3 6 3.11 3.97 0.090 0.108 36 840
4 1.5 12.2 15.6 0.103 0.123 16 210
4 2.5 7.56 9.64 0.096 0.115 21 350
3 10 1.84 2.35 0.084 0.101 50 1400
3 16 1.16 1.48 0.080 0.096 67 2240
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RFCU 0.6/1KV Power, Control or Lighting cable
Flame retardant halogen-free power cable.
Enhanced oil-resistance.
RFCU 0.6/1kV
Operating temperature : 90°C
Operating Voltage : 0,6/1kV
Armoured cable for fixed installation for power,
control or lighting in both EX and safe areas where
cable protection is required. General purpose use.
Enhanced MUD resistant version also available for use
in areas exposed to mud and drilling / cleaning fluids,
meeting the mud resistance requirement in NEK 606.
Application Standards applied
BS6883 / UKOOA - Design
BS6360 class 2 - Conductor
BS7655 section 1.2 - Insulation
BS7655 section 2.6 - Sheath
IEC 60332-1 - Flame Retardant
IEC60332-3-22 - Flame retardant
IEC60754-1,2 - Halogen Free
IEC 61034-1,2 - Low Smoke
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Code
Letter
Conductor Tinned stranded circular copper, BS 6360, class 2
Insulation R EP-rubber, GP4 to BS 7655: section 1.2
Lay up / Shielding Cores laid up in concentric layers
Inner covering F Flame retardant and halogen-free thermoset compound
Tape over inner
covering
PET tape + rubberized Polyamide tape
Armour/screen C Galvanized steel wire braid
Tape over armour/
screen
PET tape + rubberised Polyamide tape
Outer sheath
U Flame retardant, halogen-free, enhanced oil-resisting thermoset compound
(LSF), SW4 to BS 7655 section 2.6
Marking text
"metre mark" "year" "DRAKA" "RFCU" "UKOOA code" "600/1000V" "number
of cores" "conductor size" "BS6883" "IEC60332-3-22" (marking may differ
on cable actually supplied)
Outer sheath colour Black
Construction
Core identification
All cores are offwhite with black numbers No 1,2,3…….
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RFCU(C) 250V, Collective screened instrumentation
Flame retardant halogen-free instrumentation
cable. Enhanced oil-resistance.
RFCU(C) 250V
Operating temperature : 90°C
Operating Voltage : 250V
Fixed installation for instrumentation, communication,
control and alarm systems in both EX– and safe areas.
Enhanced MUD resistant version also available for use
in areas exposed to mud and drilling / cleaning fluids,
meeting the mud resistance requirement in NEK 606.
Application Standards applied
BS6883 / UKOOA - Design
BS6360 class 2 or 5 - Conductor
BS7655 section 1.2 - Insulation
BS7655 section 2.6 - Sheath
IEC 60332-1 - Flame Retardant
IEC60332-3-22 - Flame retardant
IEC60754-1,2 - Halogen Free
IEC 61034-1,2 - Low Smoke
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Code
Letter
Conductor
Tinned flexible circular copper, 0.75, 1.0 & 1.5 sqmm (BS6360 class 5)
Tinned stranded circular copper, 2.5sqmm (BS 6360, class 2)
Insulation R EP-rubber, GP4 to BS 7655: section 1.2
Pair/Triple/Quad
twisting
Colour coded cores twisted together to form a pair, triple or quad, wrapped
with polyester tape. Pairs, triples or quads are laid up, collectively screened
with aluminium backed polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire. Pairs,
triples, or quads are identified by numbers printed directly on the insulated
conductors.
Inner covering F Flame retardant and halogen-free thermoset compound
Tape over inner
covering
PET tape + rubberized Polyamide tape
Armour/screen C Galvanized steel wire braid
Tape over armour/
screen
PET tape + rubberised Polyamide tape
Outer sheath
U Flame retardant, halogen-free, enhanced oil-resisting thermoset compound
(LSF), SW4 to BS 7655 section 2.6
Marking text
"metre mark" "year" "DRAKA" "RFCU(C)" "UKOOA code" "150/250V"
"number of pair, triples or quads" "conductor size" "BS6883" "IEC60332-3-
22" (marking may differ on cable actually supplied)
Outer sheath colour Grey or Blue
Construction
Core identification
Pair - Black—White, numbered 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 ……
Triple— Black—White—Red, numbered 1-1-1, 2-2-2, 3-3-3 ……
Quad— Black—White—Red—Blue, numbered 1-1-1-1, 2-2-2-2 …..
Each core is identified by contrasting numerals & words repeated
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Installation recommendations
Minimum Bending Radius during
Installation
Minimum Bending Radius Fixed
Installed
Maximum Tensile Load During
Installation
Minimum Installation
Temperature
10 x D 8 x D 50 N /mm² -20°C
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RFCU(C) 250V, Collective screened instrumentation
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RFCU(I) 250V, Individual screened instrumentation
Flame retardant halogen-free instrumentation
cable. Enhanced oil-resistance.
RFCU(I) 250V
Operating temperature : 90°C
Operating Voltage : 250V
Fixed installation for instrumentation, communication,
control and alarm systems in both EX– and safe areas.
Enhanced MUD resistant version also available for use
in areas exposed to mud and drilling / cleaning fluids,
meeting the mud resistance requirement in NEK 606.
Application Standards applied
BS6883 / UKOOA - Design
BS6360 class 2 or 5 - Conductor
BS7655 section 1.2 - Insulation
BS7655 section 2.6 - Sheath
IEC 60332-1 - Flame Retardant
IEC60332-3-22 - Flame retardant
IEC60754-1,2 - Halogen Free
IEC 61034-1,2 - Low Smoke
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Code
Letter
Conductor
Tinned flexible circular copper, 0.75, 1.0 & 1.5 sqmm (BS6360 class 5)
Tinned stranded circular copper, 2.5sqmm (BS 6360, class 2)
Insulation R EP-rubber, GP4 to BS 7655: section 1.2
Pair/Triple/Quad
twisting / lay up
Colour coded cores twisted together to form a pair, triple or quad, which is
individually screened with aluminium backed polyester tape with a tinned
copper drain wire. Each pair, triple or quad is wrapped with polyester tape to
prevent electrical contact with adjacent pairs, triples or quads.
Individually shielded pairs, triples or quads are laid up in concentric layers and
wrapped with a PETP tape.
Pairs, triples, or quads are identified by numbers printed directly on the
insulated conductors.
Inner covering F Flame retardant and halogen-free thermoset compound
Tape over inner
covering
PET tape + rubberized Polyamide tape
Armour/screen C Galvanized steel wire braid
Tape over armour/
screen
PET tape + rubberised Polyamide tape
Outer sheath
U Flame retardant, halogen-free, enhanced oil-resisting thermoset compound
(LSF), SW4 to BS 7655 section 2.6
Marking text
"metre mark" "year" "DRAKA" "RFCU(I)" "UKOOA code" "150/250V"
"number of pair, triples or quads" "conductor size" "BS6883" "IEC60332-3-
22" (marking may differ on cable actually supplied)
Outer sheath colour Grey or Blue
Construction
Core identification
Pair - Black—White, numbered 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 ……
Triple— Black—White—Red, numbered 1-1-1, 2-2-2, 3-3-3 ……
Quad— Black—White—Red—Blue, numbered 1-1-1-1, 2-2-2-2 …..
Each core is identified by contrasting numerals & words repeated
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RFCU(I) 250V, Individual screened instrumentation
Minimum Bending Radius during
Installation
Minimum Bending Radius Fixed
Installed
Maximum Tensile Load During
Installation
Minimum Installation
Temperature
10 x D 8 x D 50 N /mm² -20°C
Installation recommendations
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BFCU 0.6/1KV Fire resistant Power, Control or Lighting cable
Fire resistant, Flame retardant halogen-free
power cable. Enhanced oil-resistance.
BFCU 0.6/1kV
Operating temperature : 90°C
Operating Voltage : 0.6/1kV
Armoured cable for fixed installation for power,
control or lighting in both EX and safe areas,
emergency and critical systems where there is a
requirement for fire resistant cables.
Enhanced MUD resistant version also available for use
in areas exposed to mud and drilling / cleaning fluids,
meeting the mud resistance requirement in NEK 606.
Application Standards applied
BS7917/BS6883/UKOOA - Design
BS6360 class 2 - Conductor
BS7655 section 1.2 - Insulation
BS7655 section 2.6 - Sheath
IEC 60332-1 &3-22 - Flame Retardant
IEC60331-21 - Fire Resistant
IEC60754-1,2 - Halogen Free
IEC 61034-1,2 - Low Smoke
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Code
Letter
Conductor Tinned stranded circular copper, BS 6360, class 2
Insulation B Mica glass tape / EP-rubber, GP4 to BS 7655: section 1.2
Lay up / Shielding Cores laid up in concentric layers
Inner covering F Flame retardant and halogen-free thermoplastic EP-rubber based compound
Tape over inner
covering
PET tape + rubberized Polyamide tape
Armour/screen C Galvanized steel wire braid
Tape over armour/
screen
PET tape + rubberised Polyamide tape
Outer sheath
U Flame retardant, halogen-free, enhanced oil-resisting thermoset compound
(LSF), SW4 to BS 7655 section 2.6
Marking text
"metre mark" "year" "DRAKA" "BFCU" "UKOOA code" "600/1000V" "number
of cores" "conductor size" "BS7917" "IEC60331-21” “IEC60332-3-22" (marking
may differ on cable actually supplied)
Outer sheath colour Black
Construction
Core identification
All cores are offwhite with black numbers No 1,2,3…….
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BFCU(C) 250V, Fire Resistant, Collective screened instrumentation
Fire resistant, Flame retardant halogen-free
instrumentation cable. Enhanced oil-resistance.
BFCU(C) 250V
Operating temperature : 90°C
Operating Voltage : 250V
Fixed installation for instrumentation, communication,
control and alarm systems in both EX– and safe areas,
emergency and critical systems where there is a
requirement for fire resistant cables..
Enhanced MUD resistant version also available for use
in areas exposed to mud and drilling / cleaning fluids,
meeting the mud resistance requirement in NEK 606.
Application Standards applied
BS7917/BS6883/UKOOA - Design
BS6360 class 2 or 5 - Conductor
BS7655 section 1.2 - Insulation
BS7655 section 2.6 - Sheath
IEC 60332-1 & 3-22 - Flame Retardant
IEC60331-21 - Fire Resistant
IEC60754-1,2 - Halogen Free
IEC 61034-1,2 - Low Smoke
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Code
Letter
Conductor
Tinned flexible circular copper, 0.75, 1.0 & 1.5 sqmm (BS6360 class 5)
Tinned stranded circular copper, 2.5sqmm (BS 6360, class 2)
Insulation B Mica Glass Tape / EP-rubber, GP4 to BS 7655: section 1.2
Pair/Triple/Quad
twisting
Colour coded cores twisted together to form a pair, triple or quad, wrapped
with polyester tape. Pairs, triples or quads are laid up, collectively screened
with aluminium backed polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire. Pairs,
triples, or quads are identified by numbers printed directly on the insulated
conductors.
Inner covering F Flame retardant and halogen-free thermoplastic EP-rubber based compound
Tape over inner
covering
PET tape + rubberized Polyamide tape
Armour/screen C Galvanized steel wire braid
Tape over armour/
screen
PET tape + rubberised Polyamide tape
Outer sheath
U Flame retardant, halogen-free, enhanced oil-resisting thermoset compound
(LSF), SW4 to BS 7655 section 2.6
Marking text
"metre mark" "year" "DRAKA" "BFCU(C)" "UKOOA code" "150/250V"
"number of pair, triples or quads" "conductor size" "BS7917" “IEC60331-21”
"IEC60332-3-22" (marking may differ on cable actually supplied)
Outer sheath colour Grey or Blue
Construction
Core identification
Pair - Black—White, numbered 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 ……
Triple— Black—White—Red, numbered 1-1-1, 2-2-2, 3-3-3 ……
Quad— Black—White—Red—Blue, numbered 1-1-1-1, 2-2-2-2 …..
Each core is identified by contrasting numerals & words repeated
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BFCU(I) 250V, Fire Resistant, Individual screened instrumentation
Fire resistant, Flame retardant halogen-free
instrumentation cable. Enhanced oil-resistance.
BFCU(I) 250V
Operating temperature : 90°C
Operating Voltage : 250V
Fixed installation for instrumentation, communication,
control and alarm systems in both EX– and safe areas,
emergency and critical systems where there is a
requirement for fire resistant cables..
Enhanced MUD resistant version also available for use
in areas exposed to mud and drilling / cleaning fluids,
meeting the mud resistance requirement in NEK 606.
Application Standards applied
BS7917/6883/UKOOA - Design
BS6360 class 2 or 5 - Conductor
BS7655 section 1.2 - Insulation
BS7655 section 2.6 - Sheath
IEC 60332-1 & 3-22 - Flame Retardant
IEC60331-21 - Fire Resistant
IEC60754-1,2 - Halogen Free
IEC 61034-1,2 - Low Smoke
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Code
Letter
Conductor
Tinned flexible circular copper, 0.75, 1.0 & 1.5 sqmm (BS6360 class 5)
Tinned stranded circular copper, 2.5sqmm (BS 6360, class 2)
Insulation B Mica Glass Tape / EP-rubber, GP4 to BS 7655: section 1.2
Pair/Triple/Quad
twisting / lay up
Colour coded cores twisted together to form a pair, triple or quad, which is
individually screened with aluminium backed polyester tape with a tinned
copper drain wire. Each pair, triple or quad is wrapped with polyester tape to
prevent electrical contact with adjacent pairs, triples or quads.
Individually shielded pairs, triples or quads are laid up in concentric layers and
wrapped with a PETP tape.
Pairs, triples, or quads are identified by numbers printed directly on the
insulated conductors.
Inner covering F Flame retardant and halogen-free thermoplastic EP-rubber based compound
Tape over inner
covering
PET tape + rubberized Polyamide tape
Armour/screen C Galvanized steel wire braid
Tape over armour/
screen
PET tape + rubberised Polyamide tape
Outer sheath
U Flame retardant, halogen-free, enhanced oil-resisting thermoset compound
(LSF), SW4 to BS 7655 section 2.6
Marking text
"metre mark" "year" "DRAKA" "BFCU(I)" "UKOOA code" "150/250V"
"number of pair, triples or quads" "conductor size" "BS7917" “IEC60331-21”
"IEC60332-3-22" (marking may differ on cable actually supplied)
Outer sheath colour Grey or Blue
Construction
Core identification
Pair - Black—White, numbered 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 ……
Triple— Black—White—Red, numbered 1-1-1, 2-2-2, 3-3-3 ……
Quad— Black—White—Red—Blue, numbered 1-1-1-1, 2-2-2-2 …..
Each core is identified by contrasting numerals & words repeated
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BFCU(I) 250V, Fire Resistant, Individual screened instrumentation
Part number Description Sheath Colour Design standard UKOOA Code
840292 BFCU(I) 250V 12PAIR 0.75mm² BLUE BS 7917 : 1999 GMK00
840314 BFCU(I) 250V 2PAIR 0.75mm² GREY BS 6883 : 1991 -
840315 BFCU(I) 250V 2PAIR 1.5mm² GREY BS 6883 : 1991 -
840316 BFCU(I) 250V 2PAIR 0.75mm² BLUE BS 6883 : 1991 -
840322 BFCU(I) 250V 2TRIP 0.75mm² GREY BS 6883 : 1991 -
840323 BFCU(I) 250V 2TRIP 1mm² GREY BS 6883 : 1991 -
840324 BFCU(I) 250V 2TRIP 1.5mm² GREY BS 6883 : 1991 -
840325 BFCU(I) 250V 3TRIP 1mm² GREY BS 7917 : 1999 GPS01
840326 BFCU(I) 250V 3TRIP 1.5mm² GREY BS 6883 : 1991 GPS02
840327 BFCU(I) 250V 3PAIR 1mm² BLUE BS 7917 : 1999 GMH01
840328 BFCU(I) 250V 3PAIR 1.5mm² BLUE BS 6883 : 1991 GMH02
840329 BFCU(I) 250V 12PAIR 1.5mm² GREY BS 6883 : 1991 GPK02
840330 BFCU(I) 250V 12PAIR 1.5mm² BLUE BS 6883 : 1991 GMK02
840331 BFCU(I) 250V 20PAIR 1.5mm² BLUE BS 6883 : 1991 GML02
Minimum Bending Radius during
Installation
Minimum Bending Radius Fixed
Installed
Maximum Tensile Load During
Installation
Minimum Installation
Temperature
10 x D 8 x D 50 N /mm² -20°C
Installation recommendations
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UKOOA Cable coding
1st
Character
Type Voltage Type Voltage
F Fire resistant, reduced halogen 150/250V M Flame retardant, reduced halogen 3.8/6.6kV
G Fire resistant, low smoke and fume 150/250V N Flame retardant, reduced halogen 1.9/3.3kV
H Flame retardant, reduced halogen 8.7/15kV P Flame retardant, reduced halogen 6.35/11kV
J Flame retardant, reduced halogen 150/250V W Flame retardant, low smoke and fume 600/1000V
K Flame retardant, low smoke and fume 150/250V X Fire resistant, reduced halogen 600/1000V
L Flame retardant, reduced halogen 600/1000V Y Fire resistant, low smoke and fume 600/1000V
2nd
Character
Basic construction Sheath colour Armour Screen
A Flame retardant Black (600/1000V), Red (HV) Bronze braid
B Flame retardant Black (600/1000V), Red (HV) GSWB
C Fire resistant Black (600/1000V) Bronze braid
D Fire resistant Black (600/1000V) GSWB
E Flame retardant Green/Yellow None
F Flame retardant Black None
G Flame retardant Light Blue GSWB Collective
H Flame retardant Light Blue GSWB Individual
J Flame retardant Grey GSWB Collective
K Flame retardant Grey GSWB Individual
L Fire resistant Light Blue GSWB Collective
M Fire resistant Light Blue GSWB Individual
N Fire resistant Grey GSWB Collective
P Fire resistant Grey GSWB Individual
Y Flame retardant Orange GSWB Co-axial
3rd
Character
1 Single core B 19 core K 12 pair T 7 triple
2 2 core C 27 core L 20 pair U 12 triple
3 3 core D 37 core M 27 pair X 1 quad
4 4 core F 1 pair N 37 pair Y 3 quad
7 7 core H 3 pair R 1 triple Z 7 quad
A 12 core J 7 pair S 3 triple
4th
& 5th
Character
00 0.75 mm² Flexible (class 5) stranded tinned copper cores 50 50 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores
01 1.0 mm² Flexible (class 5) stranded tinned copper cores 70 70 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores
02 1.5 mm² Flexible (class 5) stranded tinned copper cores 95 95 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores
03 2.5 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores 0A 120 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores
04 4 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores 0B 150 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores
05 4 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores 0C 185 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores
06 6 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores 0D 240 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores
10 10 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores 0E 300 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores
16 16 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores 0F 400 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores
25 25 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores 0G 500 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores
35 35 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores 0H 630 mm² Stranded tinned copper cores
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CONDUCTOR RESISTANCE
In accordance with BS 6360, class 2 (IEC 228,class2.)
Nominal conductor No. of strands Maximum resistance per km ( ohm )
area ( mm² ) n x mmØ 20 °C 90 °C
1,5 7 x 0,53 12,2 15,3
2,5 7 x 0,67 7,56 9,64
4 7 x 0,85 4,7 5,99
6 7 x 1,05 3,11 3,97
10 7 x 1,35 1,84 2,35
16 7 x 1,71 1,16 1,48
25 7 x 2,15 0,734 0,936
35 19 x 1,53 0,529 0,675
50 19 x 1,80 0,391 0,499
70 19 x 2,17 0,270 0,344
95 37 x 1,80 0,195 0,249
120 37 x 2,03 0,154 0,196
150 37 x 2,27 0,126 0,161
185 37 x 2,52 0,100 0,128
240 61 x 2,24 0,0762 0,0972
300 61 x 2,52 0,0607 0,0774
In accordance with BS 6360, class 5— Flexible tinned conductors for instrumentation and multicore cables
Nominal conductor No. of strands Maximum resistance per km
( ohm )
area ( mm² ) n x mmØ 20 °C 90 °C
0,75 21 x 0,21 26,7 34,18
1,0 27 x 0,21 20,0 25,6
1,5 26 x 0,26 13,7 17,54
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INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The following installation recommendations are in
accordance with British Standard 6883:1999, appendix B.
Installation temperature.
Minimum recommended installation temperature for cables
according to BS 6883 is -15°C.
Minimum cable bending radius.
The cables specified in accordance with BS 6883 should not be bent to a radius smaller than that specified in the
table below. Wherever possible, larger installation radii should be used. In the case of radial field cables the bend
radii specified in the table below are applicable to bends made without the use of a former. Where the bend is
carefully controlled using a former, the minimum radii can be reduced to 12D in the case of three-core cables and
15D for single-core cables.
Type of cable Overall diameter Minimum bending radius
Screened multipair, triple and quad Any 8xD
Multicore unarmoured (unbraided) 600/1000 V ≤10 mm
>10 mm to ≤25 mm
>25 mm
3xD
4xD
6xD
Multicore wire braided 600/1000 V ≤25 mm
>25 mm
4xD
6xD
Wire braided 1900/3300 V,
3300/3300 V
Any 6xD
Non-radial field wire braided 3800/6600 V,
6600/6600 V and 6350/11000 V
Any 12xD
Radial field wire braided 3800/6600 V,
6350/11000 V
and 8700/15000 V cables
All single-core
cables
20xD
All three-core cables 15xD
Where “D” is the overall diameter of the cable
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Voltage test after installation
Voltage tests after installation are not a requirement of this standard. If performed, the test should be made with
direct current at the voltage in the table below after all terminating and jointing
has been carried out but before before connection to the system. The voltage should be increased gradually to the
full value and maintained continuously for 15 min between either:
(a) the conductor and the screen in case of screened cores; or
(b) each conductor and all the other conductors and braid, if any, in
the case of unscreened cores.
Voltage tests after installation
Rated voltage U0 Test voltage d.c
kV
0,15
0,6
1,9
3,3
3,8
6,35
6,6
8,7
kV
2,5
6
11
18
18
25
25
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Installations pulling tension
(Not specified in BS 6883)
The cable pulling tension during installation can be estimated by means of the following formula:
P = 5 kp x total cross section of conductors
in the armoured cable.
or
P = 2,5 kp x total cross section of conductors
in the unarmoured cable.
Additional tension will be supplied from the braid and the insulation and sheathing compound.
Storage conditions
(Not specified in BS 6883)
Extended storage conditions on the site can be estimated to at least two years.
The cable‑ends always have to be sealed to stop ingress of moisture. One turn of the cable have to be scrapped if
the cable end not have been sealed.
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Voltage drop / RFCU 0.6/1kV 90°C 50 Hz
Values of voltage drop for three phase circuit are tabulated with different power factors (cos"fi")
Conductor area, mm² Voltage drop, (V/A*km) R at 90°C X at 50Hz
Powerfactor 0,2 0,3 0,5 0,7 0,8 0,9 1
1,5 5,440 8,160 13,60 19,05 21,78 24,52 27,30 15,6 0,103
2,5 3,373 5,060 8,44 11,82 13,51 15,21 16,96 9,64 0,096
4 2,108 3,163 5,27 7,39 8,45 9,52 10,64 5,99 0,096
6 1,407 2,110 3,52 4,93 5,65 6,36 7,12 3,97 0,090
10 0,843 1,265 2,11 2,96 3,39 3,83 4,30 2,35 0,084
16 0,541 0,811 1,35 1,90 2,18 2,46 2,78 1,48 0,080
25 0,352 0,528 0,88 1,24 1,42 1,61 1,84 0,936 0,079
35 0,260 0,391 0,65 0,92 1,06 1,20 1,38 0,675 0,076
50 0,199 0,299 0,50 0,71 0,81 0,93 1,07 0,499 0,076
70 0,145 0,218 0,37 0,52 0,60 0,68 0,80 0,344 0,075
95 0,112 0,168 0,28 0,40 0,46 0,53 0,63 0,249 0,073
120 0,093 0,140 0,24 0,33 0,39 0,45 0,54 0,196 0,072
150 0,081 0,122 0,20 0,29 0,34 0,39 0,47 0,161 0,072
185 0,069 0,105 0,18 0,25 0,29 0,34 0,42 0,128 0,072
240 0,059 0,089 0,15 0,21 0,25 0,29 0,36 0,0972 0,072
300 0,052 0,078 0,13 0,19 0,22 0,26 0,33 0,0774 0,071
Values of voltage drop for single phase circuit may be obtained by multiplying with a correction factor: 1.15
Voltage drop / RFCU 0.6/1kV 90°C 60 Hz
Values of voltage drop for three phase circuit are tabulated with different power factors (cos"fi")
Conductor area, mm² Voltage drop, (V/A*km) R at 90°C X at 60Hz
Powerfactor 0,2 0,3 0,5 0,7 0,8 0,9 1
1,5 5,447 8,171 13,62 19,08 21,81 24,56 27,35 15,6 0,123
2,5 3,380 5,070 8,45 11,84 13,54 15,25 17,01 9,64 0,115
4 2,115 3,173 5,29 7,42 8,48 9,56 10,69 5,99 0,115
6 1,413 2,120 3,54 4,96 5,67 6,40 7,17 3,97 0,108
10 0,849 1,274 2,13 2,98 3,42 3,86 4,35 2,35 0,101
16 0,546 0,820 1,37 1,92 2,20 2,49 2,82 1,48 0,096
25 0,357 0,536 0,90 1,26 1,45 1,64 1,88 0,936 0,095
35 0,266 0,399 0,67 0,94 1,08 1,23 1,42 0,675 0,092
50 0,205 0,308 0,52 0,73 0,84 0,96 1,11 0,499 0,092
70 0,151 0,227 0,38 0,54 0,62 0,71 0,84 0,344 0,091
95 0,117 0,176 0,30 0,42 0,49 0,56 0,67 0,249 0,088
120 0,098 0,147 0,25 0,35 0,41 0,47 0,57 0,196 0,086
150 0,086 0,130 0,22 0,31 0,36 0,42 0,52 0,161 0,087
185 0,074 0,112 0,19 0,27 0,32 0,37 0,46 0,128 0,086
240 0,064 0,096 0,16 0,23 0,27 0,32 0,40 0,0972 0,086
300 0,057 0,086 0,15 0,21 0,25 0,29 0,37 0,0774 0,086
Values of voltage drop for single phase circuit may be obtained by multiplying with a correction factor: 1.15
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Voltage drop / BFCU 0.6/1kV 90°C 50 Hz
Values of voltage drop for three phase circuit are tabulated with different power factors (cos"fi")
Conductor area, mm² Voltage drop, (V/A*km) R at 90°C X at 50Hz
Powerfactor 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
1.5 5.442 8.163 13.608 19.059 21.789 24.527 27.314 15.6 0.108
2.5 3.375 5.062 8.440 11.824 13.520 15.223 16.972 9.64 0.101
4 2.110 3.165 5.278 7.397 8.461 9.531 10.647 5.99 0.1
6 1.408 2.112 3.523 4.940 5.652 6.371 7.132 3.97 0.094
10 0.845 1.268 2.115 2.967 3.398 3.834 4.310 2.35 0.088
16 0.541 0.812 1.356 1.905 2.182 2.466 2.787 1.48 0.082
25 0.352 0.529 0.884 1.244 1.427 1.616 1.842 0.936 0.081
35 0.261 0.392 0.655 0.923 1.061 1.204 1.381 0.675 0.078
50 0.200 0.300 0.503 0.710 0.817 0.929 1.077 0.499 0.078
70 0.145 0.218 0.366 0.518 0.597 0.682 0.800 0.344 0.075
95 0.112 0.169 0.284 0.403 0.465 0.534 0.635 0.249 0.075
120 0.093 0.140 0.236 0.336 0.389 0.447 0.538 0.196 0.073
150 0.081 0.122 0.206 0.293 0.340 0.393 0.477 0.161 0.073
185 0.070 0.105 0.177 0.253 0.295 0.341 0.420 0.128 0.073
240 0.059 0.089 0.149 0.215 0.250 0.291 0.364 0.0972 0.072
300 0.052 0.078 0.132 0.191 0.223 0.260 0.330 0.0774 0.072
Values of voltage drop for single phase circuit may be obtained by multiplying with a correction factor: 1.15
Voltage drop / BFCU 0.6/1kV 90°C 60 Hz
Values of voltage drop for three phase circuit are tabulated with different power factors (cos"fi")
Conductor area, mm² Voltage drop, (V/A*km) R at 90°C X at 60Hz
Powerfactor 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
1.5 5.449 8.175 13.628 19.089 21.825 24.570 27.374 15.6 0.13
2.5 3.382 5.073 8.458 11.850 13.552 15.262 17.026 9.64 0.121
4 2.117 3.176 5.296 7.424 8.493 9.570 10.701 5.99 0.12
6 1.414 2.122 3.540 4.964 5.681 6.406 7.181 3.97 0.112
10 0.851 1.277 2.130 2.990 3.425 3.867 4.356 2.35 0.105
16 0.547 0.821 1.372 1.927 2.210 2.499 2.833 1.48 0.099
25 0.358 0.538 0.899 1.265 1.453 1.647 1.885 0.936 0.097
35 0.267 0.400 0.670 0.945 1.086 1.235 1.425 0.675 0.094
50 0.205 0.308 0.516 0.730 0.841 0.958 1.117 0.499 0.093
70 0.151 0.226 0.380 0.538 0.621 0.711 0.841 0.344 0.09
95 0.118 0.177 0.297 0.423 0.490 0.563 0.676 0.249 0.09
120 0.099 0.148 0.250 0.356 0.413 0.476 0.579 0.196 0.088
150 0.086 0.130 0.219 0.313 0.364 0.422 0.518 0.161 0.088
185 0.075 0.113 0.191 0.273 0.319 0.370 0.461 0.128 0.088
240 0.064 0.096 0.163 0.235 0.274 0.320 0.405 0.0972 0.087
300 0.057 0.086 0.145 0.209 0.245 0.287 0.368 0.0774 0.086
Values of voltage drop for single phase circuit may be obtained by multiplying with a correction factor: 1.15
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CODE DESIGNATION
EPR - Ethylene Propylene Rubber insulation
According to BS 7655 (section 1.2) , type GP4
MGT - Mica Glass Tape
EPR - Inner covering, flame retardant halogen-free EP-rubber based compound
GSWB - Galvanized Steel wire Braid
PBWB - Phosphore Bronze Wire Braid
LSF - Flame retardant, halogen-free, enhanced oil-resisting and mud resistant thermoset compound
In accordance with BS 7655 Section 2.6 type SW4
Materials 1.Letter:
Insulation
2.Letter:
Bedding/
Sheath
3.Letter:
Braid/
Armour
4.Letter:
Outher Sheath
Mica/EPR- insulation B
EPR- insulation R
EPR- based bedding F
Galvanized Steel Wire Braid C
Phosphor bronze wire P
LSF U U
Additional abbreviation for instrumentation cables:
Collective screen cable............................ (c)
Individual pair/triple screened cable........... (i)
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RFOU(C) & RFOU(I) 250v
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UX Earth
RU 0.6/1kv
BU 0.6/1kv
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Bostrig Type P IEEE Rig Cables
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TI 0.6/1kv
TI(C) 0.6/1kv
TXOI 0.6/1kv
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