Solar Cables / PV Solar Cables

Introduction

KEI PV Solar cables are designed for connecting photovoltaic power supply systems.They are dedicated to the photovoltaic system direct current (D.C.) side with a nominal D.C. voltage of a 1.5kV. These cables can be used indoor & outdoor for flexible and fixed installations with high mechanical strength in extreme weather conditions. cables are designed to withstand the demanding environmental conditions that arise in any fixed, mobile, roof or architecturally integrated photovoltaic installation.

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Applications

These cables are suitable for permanent outdoor long-term use, under variable and harsh climate conditions. They are designed and tested to operate at a normal maximum conductor temperature of 90°C and for 20,000 hours up to 120°C. Therefore, the expected period use is 30 years under normal usage conditions.

 

Standards

International : 2 Pfg 1169/08.2007 OR EN 50618

Design

  • Conductor – Flexible Electrolytic Tinned fine copper strands, acc. To IEC 60228, class 5
  • Insulation – Crosslinked Halogen Free & Flame Retardant Insulation , Colour : White , Red Or Black
  • Outer Sheath – Crosslinked Halogen Free & Flame Retardant UV and ozone resistant Sheath in Black Or Black with Red Stri

Electrical Properties

  • Rated DC Voltage: 1.5 kV
  • Rated DC Voltage: 1.5 kV
  • Maximum Permitted DC Voltage: 1.8 kV
  • Maximum Permitted AC Voltage: 1 kV
  • Spark Test: 6000 Vac (8400 Vdc)
  • Voltage Withstand: 6.5 kV Ac & 15 kV dc

Thermal Characteristics

  • Ambient Temperature: -40°C ~ +90°C
  • Maximum Temperature at Conductor: 120°C (20000h)
  • Short Circuit Temperature: 200°C (at conductor max. 5sec)
  • Thermal Endurance Test : According to EN 60216-2 (temperature index +120°C)

Chemical Characteristics

  • Mineral Oil Resistance: according to EN 60811-2-1
  • Ozone Resistance: according to EN 50396 part 8.1.3 Method B
  • Very good resistance to oil and chemicals
  • Acid & Alkaline Resistance: According to EN 60811-2-1
    (Oxal acid and sodium hydroxide)
  • Weathering-UV Resistance
  • Resistance to fire
    • Acc. to EN 50618, Table 2
    • Single Cable Flame Test: EN 60332-1-2
    • Low Smoke Emission: EN 61034-2 (Light Transmittance > 70%)
    • Halogen-free per EN 50525-1, Annex B.

Mechanical Characteristics

  • Minimum Bending Radius : 6 x OD (fixed), 15 x OD (occasional flexing)
  • Dynamic Penetration: According to requirement of Cables for PV systems
  • Tensile Strength: 6.5 N/mm2 for insulation and 8 N/mm2 for sheathing – according to EN60811
  • Elongation of Insulation and sheathing: 125% – according to EN60811
  • Shrinkage : 2% at 120°C according to EN 60811-1-3

Product & Ratings

Sr. No. No. cores x Cross-sec mm² Outer Dia approx. mm Current Carrying Capacity @ Amb. 60 Deg.C Conductor Resistance Approx Cable Weight
Single Cable in Air (Amps) Single Cable On Surface (Amps) Two loaded cables touching, on a surface (Amps) (Max) Ω / km at 20°C Kg/Km
2 Pfg 1169/08.2007 – PV-F
1 1 x 1.5 4.0 30 29 24 13.70 29
2 1 x 2.5 4.4 41 39 33 8.21 40
3 1 x 4 5.0 55 52 44 5.09 54
4 1 x 6 5.6 70 67 57 3.39 74
5 1 x 10 6.5 98 93 79 1.95 117
6 1 x 16 7.6 132 125 107 1.24 173
BS EN 50618 – H1Z2Z2-K
1 1 x 1.5 4.9 30 29 24 13.7 39
2 1 x 2.5 5.3 41 39 33 8.21 51
3 1 x 4 5.9 55 52 44 5.09 65
4 1 x 6 6.5 70 67 57 3.39 87
5 1 x 10 7.4 98 93 79 1.95 132
6 1 x 16 8.8 132 125 107 1.24 198
7 1 x 25 10.5 176 167 142 0.795 301
8 1 x 35 12.0 218 207 176 0.565 405
9 1 x 50 14.0 276 262 221 0.393 567
10 1 x 70 16.0 347 330 278 0.277 766
11 1 x 95 17.8 416 395 333 0.210 1,008
12 1 x 120 19.7 488 464 390 0.164 1,253
13 1 x 150 22.0 566 538 453 0.132 1,563
14 1 x 185 24.5 644 612 515 0.108 1,940
15 1 x 240 27.5 775 736 620 0.082 2,481

** Higher sizes are also available upon request

Current rating conversion factors for different ambient temperatures

Ambient temperature °C up to 60 70 80 90
Conversion factor 1 0.92 0.84 0.75

WHY KEI’s Solar Cables

KEI Solar cables provides the maximum efficiency and guarantee energy transmission throughout the useful life of your installation.

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