Lavspenning/Kabler/Signalkabel - FEBI XXx2,5 mm² 750V

1 SCOPE

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of the technical specification is to provide guidance for the production, test procedures and delivery of products according to stated requirements. The technical specification contains technical and functional requirements to be fulfilled.

The cables shall provide capability to transfer power and/or data signals to external safety facilities. The cables shall be free of halogens and self-extinguishing. The cables shall withstand relevant loads that may be present in normal operation of safety facilities for railways.

F (1. letter) = massive insulation of PE / PP with filling compound (Vaseline)
E (2. letter) = sheath of PE / PP
B (3. letter) = armouring (2 steel tapes)
I (4. letter) = outer sheath of halogen-free polymer (self-extinguishing)

The cables will be a part of the safety facilities of the railway infrastructure.

1.2 History

Previous editions of the technical specification did not deal with filling compounds like Vaseline. (Technical designation: EESI or EEBI, as specified in document S.800176, v.000.)

The cables in this specification have got the designation starting with FEBI – and all variants should include Vaseline and steel tapes for protection and EMC.

2 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Electrical requirements

a) Electrical properties at 20 °C:

1 Capacitance, conductor to conductor: 57 nF/km
2 Capacitance, conductor to other cable elements: 80 nF/km
3 DC resistance, maximum: 7,41 ohm/km
4 Insulation resistance: 1000 Mohm x km
5 Voltage test, conductor to conductor: 12 kV DC, 1 minute
6 Voltage test, conductor to armouring / shield: 12 kV DC, 1 minute

2.2 Cable types and mechanical requirements

a) The following mechanical requirements apply:

Number of conductors Designation F.number Min. bending diameter
(mm)
Max. longitudinal load
(N)
Weight (approx.)
(kg/km)
2 FEBI 2x2,5 mm² 750V To be stated 300 100 250
4 FEBI 4x2,5 mm² 750V To be stated 300 210 390
7 FEBI 7x2,5 mm² 750V To be stated 400 360 550
12 FEBI 12x2,5 mm² 750V To be stated 400 750 850
19 FEBI 19x2,5 mm² 750V To be stated 500 1300 1100
27 FEBI 27x2,5 mm² 750V To be stated 600 1700 1500
37 FEBI 37x2,5 mm² 750V To be stated 700 2300 1900
48 FEBI 48x2,5 mm² 750V To be stated 800 2900 2450
65 FEBI 65x2,5 mm² 750V To be stated 900 3500 3100
80 FEBI 80x2,5 mm² 750V To be stated 1000 4200 3600
96 FEBI 96x2,5 mm² 750V To be stated 1050 5000 4300

F.number is a unique 9-digit number identifying the specific production variant.

2.3 Constructions of cable elements and cables

a) The following dimensions apply:

Number of conductors 2 4 7 12 19 27 37
Conductor diameter, solid annealed Cu (mm) 1,78 1,78 1,78 1,78 1,78 1,78 1,78
Outer insulation diameter, solid PE (mm) 3,9 3,9 3,9 3,9 3,9 3,9 3,9
Cable core (mm)
(filled with Vaseline)
8,0 9,5 11,8 16,3 19,6 24,2 27,5
Inner sheath, black PE (mm) 9,7 11,5 14,6 19,1 22,4 27,3 30,6
Galvanic steel tapes (mm)
(mm)
(2*0,2)
10,7
(2*0,2)
12,5
(2*0,2)
15,6
(2*0,2)
20,1
(2*0,2)
23,4
(2*0,2)
28,3
(2*0,2)
31,6
Outer sheath, black LSFROH (mm)
(Low Smoke Flame Retardant Zero Halogen)
13,4 15,6 19,1 24,0 27,3 32,2 36,0
Number of conductors within layers.
With more than four conductors,
there is a need for more layers.
2 4 1
+6
3
+9
1
+6
+12
3
+6
+15
1
+6
+12+18
Number of conductors 48 65 80 96
Conductor diameter, solid annealed Cu (mm) 1,78 1,78 1,78 1,78
Outer insulation diameter, solid PE (mm) 3,9 3,9 3,9 3,9
Cable core (mm)
(filled with Vaseline)
32,0 35,8 40,0 43,1
Inner sheath, black PE (mm) 35,2 38,9 43,2 46,2
Galvanic steel tapes (mm)
(mm)
(2*0,2)
36,1
(2*0,2)
40,6
(2*0,2)
44,2
(2*0,2)
47,2
Outer sheath, black LSFROH (mm)
(Low Smoke Flame Retardant Zero Halogen)
40,0 45,0 48,2 51,6
Number of conductors within layers.
With more than four conductors,
there is a need for more layers.
3
+9
+15+21
1
+6
+13+19+26
3
+9
+16+23+29
1
+6
+15+19+25+30

b) The conductors shall have a colour coding permeating the insulation:

  1. Central conductor(s): red (- black - white) (- light blue)
  2. 1. layer: red - black - white - light blue - light grey - white (- light blue - light grey - white)
  3. 2. layer: red - black - white - light blue - light grey … (The sequence: white - light blue - light grey is repeated as necessary.)
  4. following layer(s) as 2. layer.

c) The Vaseline shall have a melting point above 80 °C. (A thin non-conductive tape may be applied over the core filled with Vaseline.)

d) A rip thread shall be included under the inner sheath to assist easy removal of the inner sheath.

e) Just inside the steel tapes a multi-thread tinned copper conductor of minimum 2,5 mm² shall be included.

f) The two steel tapes shall be revolved with an overlap.

g) A rip thread may be included under the outer sheath to assist easy removal of the outer sheath.

h) The compound of the outer sheath shall be selected to minimize problems with rodents and UV radiation.

2.4 Tools

a) It shall be possible to terminate the cables without the use of special tools.

2.5 Fire properties

a) The cables shall fulfil the requirements in IEC 60332-1 (related to fire).

2.6 Markings

a) The outer sheath of the cable shall have easy readable and durable markings with the following information:

  1. manufacturer's name
  2. designation
  3. F.number
  4. accumulative length at every meter of the actual production length (note)
  5. preferably also a unique production identity
  6. year of production

(Note) The first and the last length figures shall be readable at/on the production package (drum or other package).

b) € marking is not relevant.

2.7 Quality certificate

a) A quality certificate containing test results or control check points shall accompany the cable and the invoice. The quality certificate shall indicate the purchase number.

2.8 Documentation, language

a) Product sheets shall be available in Norwegian.

3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

a) All cables shall be fitted with protective caps at both ends to avoid intrusion of moisture and contamination.

b) Production, use and disposal of the products shall be possible obeying national regulations (Forurensningsloven).

4 REFERENCES

Undated references are supposed to be the last updated version, including any amendments and updates.

  1. IEC 60304: Standard colours for insulation for low-frequency cables and wires.
  2. IEC 60708: Low frequency cables with polyolefin Part 1. General design details and requirements, relevant clauses.
  3. IEC 60332-1: Test on electric cables under fire conditions Part 1: Test on a single vertical insulated wire or cable


5 CONFORMANCE LIST

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2.2 ---/--- Cable types and mechanical requirements
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2.3 ---/--- Constructions of cable elements and cables
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2.4 ---/--- Tools
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2.5 ---/--- Fire properties
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2.6 ---/--- Markings
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2.7 ---/--- Quality certificate
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2.8 ---/--- Documentation, language
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