series BX 3+3
Symmetrical three-conductor - shielded (3+3) Cable
Variable frequency drive motor feed. (VFD) For Alternating Current (50/60Hz), for three-phase systems (380/190V) and systems with voltages up to 1kV. Installed in aerial trays, gutters or conduits, under roof or ladder under roof, buried in ducts or directly buried.
Features
Temperature rating: 90ºC (operating), 130ºC (overload), 250ºC (short circuit)
Voltage rating: 600/1000V AC, maximum 1200V AC / 1500V DC
Construction requirements: As per IRAM 2178-1 – IEC 60502-1
Conductor requirements: As per IRAM NM 280 – IEC 60228
Conductor: Annealed electrolytic copper - Flexible stranding class 5
Insulation: XLPE (Crosslinked polyethylene)
Conductor assembly: 3 phases + 3 protective conductors (PE) in between the phase’s interstices, making a symmetrical cable
Bedding: Double helical wrapping
Shield: Consists of a concentric conductor of copper wires plus an anti-unwinding copper tape. The shield cross-section is indicated in the electrical characteristics table.
Sheath: PVC, fire-retardant
Flame propagation standard: As per IEC 60332-1
Fire spread prevention standard: As per IEC 60332-3-24
Outdoors requirements: As per UL 2556 (UV rays)
Electromagnetic interference protection
Flame retardant
Flexible stranded conductors
UV resistant
Sequentially marked
Industrial applications
Identification
| Standard | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sheath | Conductors | |
| 3 Conductors |  |    |
Instalation
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Constructive variants
The information provided corresponds to the standard version, and different alternatives of insulation and / or covering materials can be used upon request.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Resistances, reactance and intensity of admissible currents
| Nominal cross-section (mm²) | Nominal cross-section of PE earth conductors (mm²) | Nominal cross-section of concentric conductor (mm²) | Electrical resistance at 20°C in D.C. (Ohm/km) | Electrical resistance at 20°C in D.C. of the PE ground conductor (Ohm/km) | Electrical resistance at 90°C in D.C. (Ohm/km) | Electrical resistance at 90°C in D.C. of the PE ground conductor (Ohm/km) | Inductive reactance at 50 Hz (Ohm/km) | Permissible current-carrying capacity of cables in air. At 40°C according to IEC 364-5-523. Installations on perforated or ladder-type trays. (Amperes) | Permissible current-carrying capacity for directly buried cables. At a soil temperature of 25°C and a soil thermal resistivity of 1 K·m/W, according to IEC 364-5-523. (Amperes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2.5 | 1 | 0.25 | 7.98 | 19.5 | 10.18 | 24.86 | 0.093 | 28 | 37 |
| 4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 4.95 | 13.3 | 6.31 | 16.96 | 0.088 | 36 | 48 |
| 6 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 7.98 | 4.21 | 10.18 | 0.083 | 47 | 61 |
| 10 | 4 | 1 | 1.91 | 4.95 | 2.44 | 6.31 | 0.078 | 65 | 83 |
| 16 | 6 | 1.6 | 1.21 | 3.3 | 1.54 | 4.21 | 0.075 | 86 | 107 |
| 25 | 6 | 2.5 | 0.78 | 3.3 | 0.99 | 4.21 | 0.075 | 109 | 141 |
| 35 | 6 | 3.5 | 0.554 | 3.3 | 0.707 | 4.21 | 0.073 | 137 | 168 |
| 50 | 10 | 5 | 0.386 | 1.91 | 0.493 | 2.44 | 0.073 | 166 | 199 |
| 70 | 16 | 7 | 0.272 | 1.21 | 0.348 | 1.54 | 0.071 | 213 | 243 |
| 95 | 16 | 9.5 | 0.206 | 1.21 | 0.264 | 1.54 | 0.070 | 257 | 293 |
| 120 | 25 | 12 | 0.161 | 0.78 | 0.207 | 0.99 | 0.070 | 299 | 333 |
| 150 | 25 | 15 | 0.129 | 0.78 | 0.167 | 0.99 | 0.070 | 345 | 373 |
| 185 | 35 | 18.5 | 0.106 | 0.554 | 0.138 | 0.707 | 0.070 | 394 | 425 |
| 240 | 50 | 24 | 0.0801 | 0.386 | 0.106 | 0.493 | 0.069 | 465 | 493 |
| 300 | 50 | 30 | 0.0641 | 0.386 | 0.0860 | 0.493 | 0.069 | 537 | 559 |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
| Cable formation N° Cond. x cross-section (mm²) | Shield diameter (mm) | External diameter mm | Weight kg/km | Code | Mat Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 x 2.5 + 3 x 1 | 11.1 | 14.2 | 239 | BX 3X2.5+3PE1+B10% | 830044180 |
| 3 x 4 + 3 x 1.5 | 12.2 | 15.3 | 299 | BX 3X4+3PE1.5+B10% | 830044190 |
| 3 x 6 + 3 x 2.5 | 13.7 | 16.8 | 388 | BX 3X6+3PE2.5+B10% | 830044200 |
| 3 x 10 + 3 x 4 | 16.0 | 19.1 | 562 | BX 3X10+3PE4+B10% | 830044210 |
| 3 x 16 + 3 x 6 | 18.2 | 21.3 | 776 | BX 3X16+3PE6+B10% | 830044220 |
| 3 x 25 + 3 x 6 | 20.2 | 23.3 | 1051 | BX 3X25+3PE6+B10% | 830044230 |
| 3 x 35 + 3 x 6 | 21.7 | 24.8 | 1359 | BX 3X35+3PE6+B10% | 830044240 |
| 3 x 50 + 3 x 10 | 25.6 | 28.8 | 1887 | BX 3X50+3PE10+B10% | 830044250 |
| 3 x 70 + 3 x 16 | 29.7 | 33.1 | 2629 | BX 3X70+3PE16+B10% | 830044260 |
| 3 x 95 + 3 x 16 | 32.4 | 36 | 3254 | BX 3X95+3PE16+B10% | 830044270 |
| 3 x 120 + 3 x 25 | 37.1 | 41.1 | 4298 | BX 3X120+3PE25+B10% | 830044280 |
| 3 x 150 + 3 x 25 | 45.7 | 49.8 | 5365 | BX 3X150+3PE25+B10% | 830044290 |
| 3 x 185 + 3 x 35 | 50.0 | 54.3 | 6718 | BX 3X185+3PE35+B10% | 830044300 |
| 3 x 240 + 3 x 50 | 58.1 | 63 | 8720 | BX 3X240+3PE50+B10% | 830044310 |
| 3 x 300 + 3 x 50 | 61.7 | 66.7 | 10383 | BX 3X300+3PE50+B10% | 830044320 |
The tolerance for the reported diameters shall be between -5% and +8%.