Single core flexible cables suited for photovoltaic and solar systems with cross-linked polymer insulation and halogen free sheath.

For the cabling between the solar modules and as extension cable between the module strings and the DC/AC inverter. Suitable for gable and flat roof photovoltaic systems, photovoltaic plants and solar parks, flexible or building-integrated PV systems including connecting photovoltaic power supply systems. Can be used indoor & outdoor for flexible and fixed installations with high mechanical strength in extreme weather conditions from -40°C to 120°C maximum. Ozone & UV resistant with full protection against Ultra Violet rays.

• Weather/UV-resistant according to HD 605/A1
• Ozone-resistant according to EN 50396
• Halogen-free and flame-retardant
• Good notch and abrasion resistance
• XLS-R = X-Linked Standard - Reduced Proven electron beam cross-linked quality
• Cold Flexibility
• Long Life about > 25 years
• Suitable to common connector type

• Nominal voltage U0/U: AC 600/1000V - 720/1200V & DC 900/1800V
• Max. permitted DC voltage: 1.8 kV (Conductor/Conductor, non-earthed system)
• Working voltage: According to TÜV 2 PfG 1169 DC 1000V
• Test voltage: AC 6.5 kV for 5 min & DC 15 KV
• Voltage resistance tests according to EN 50395
• Insulation Resistance: 1000 m-Ω/km minimum

• Ambient temperature: -40°C to 90°C (25 year life)
• Conductor temperature: 120°C max.
• Short Circuit temperature: 200°C for 5 sec.
• Thermal Endurance Test: According to EN 60216-2
• High Temperature Pressure Test: According to EN 60811-3-1
• Damp-Heat Test: According to EN 60068-2-78 (1000 hrs. at 90°C with 85% humidity)

• Minimum Bending Radius: 4 to 5 x Outer Diameter
• Dynamic Penetration: According to requirement of Cables for PV systems 2 Pfg 1169/08.2007 Annex F
• Notch Propagation: According to 2 Pfg 1169/08.2007 Annex G
• Tensile Strength: 15 N/mm² for insulation and 12.5 N/mm² for sheathing (EN60811)
• Elongation of Insulation and sheathing: 125% (EN60811)
• Shore Hardness 85 (DIN EN 53505)
• Shrinkage: 2% at 120°C (EN 60811-1-3)

The cables are RoHS (Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances) compliant as per EU Directives 2002/95/EC

• Mineral Oil Resistance: EN 60811-2-1 & VDE 0473-811-2-1
• Ozone Resistance: EN 50396 part 8.1.3 Method B
• Weathering-UV Resistance: HD 605/A1 or DIN 53367
• Ammonia resistant: 30 days in saturated ammonia atmosphere
• Very good resistance to oil and chemicals
• High wear and robust, abrasion resistant
• Acid & Alkaline Resistance: EN 60811-2-1 (Oxalic acid and sodium hydroxide)

• Flame retardant: IEC 60332-1-2 & VDE 0482 Part 332-1-2
• Low smoke emission < 20% (ASTM D-2843, BS EN 50268, VDE 0482 Part 266-2-5)
• Halogen free: EN 50267-2-1/-2, IEC 60754-2
• Acid gas emission not more than 0.5% (IEC 60754-1)
• pH minimum 4.3 (IEC 60754-2)
• Conductivity maximum 10 (IEC 60754-2)
• Toxicity: EN 50305, ITC-index < 3
• Flame Propagation: BS EN 50265, EN50266 (IEC 60332)
• Light Transmission: < 60% (DIN EN 50268-2)
• Corrositivity: DIN EN 50267-2-2

• Ozone resistance: DIN EN 50396 test type B, HD 22.2 test type B
• UV resistance: UL 1581 (Xeno-Test), ISO 4892-2 (Method A) and HD 506/A1-2.4.20
• Absorption of water (gravimetric): DIN VDE 0473-811-1-3, DIN EN 60811-1-3

• For use in solar power applications
• Rated 90℃ for exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations
• Rated for direct burial conduit

• Stranded copper conductors with single layer
• Bare or tinned conductors
• XLPE insulation
• -40°C to +90°C temperature range
• Sunlight resistant
• RoHS compliant
• Direct burial rated

Copper Photovoltaic Wire meets the requirements of:

• UL Subject 4703 for TYPE PV
• UL 44 for TYPE RHW-2
• UL 854 for TYPE USE-2

• 600V / 1000V configurations available upon request
• Cable tray use compatible