Airfield Cables

Issue 10/2003
 Piktogramme

Temperature
Permissible ambient temperature

Weather
Resistance to severe weather conditions

Impacts
Cable mechanical resistance to impacts

Chemical attacks
Resistance to chemicals

Flame - Fire
Cable fire performances

Corrosivity

Toxicity

Flexibility
R

Bending Radius
R = n x cable diameter

Cl
Br
Fl Halogen free

Water-tightness

Electro Magnetic Interference

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 Airport Cables

Airfield Lightnig Cables

Voltage Temperature Page

1. Airfield Lightning Cables Introduction 7

2. Cables
Primary Circuit Cables
FLYCY 1/2 kV - 2.5/5 kV - 3/6 kV 90 °C 6
FL2XCY 6/10 kV 90 °C 8
FL2XCYRY 6/10 kV 90 °C 10
RHDt 6/10 kV 90 °C 12
RHV 6/10 kV 90 °C 14
FAA L-824 C 5 kV 90 °C 16
Adapted to FAA L-824 C 5 kV 90 °C 18

Secondary Circuit Cables

H07RN- F 450/750 V 85 °C 20
FLGG 500 V 90 °C 22

400 Hz Cables

Voltage Temperature Page

3. 400 Hz Cables Introduction 24

4. Cables
RHEYGROUND 400 Hz unscreened 0.6/1 kV 70 °C 26
RHEYGROUND 400 Hz screened 0.6/1 kV 70 °C 28
RHEYCORD 400 Hz 0.6/1 kV 90 °C 32
RHEYPUR 400 Hz 0.6/1 kV 90 °C 34

With the issue of this catalogue all former catalogues (also without date fo issue) are invalid.

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Airfield Lighting Cable Introduction Regarding the Airfield Lighting cables, transformers and lights, and the
Nexans proposes a complete range Remote control between Control Tower
of Primary, Secondary and Remote and Constant Current Regulators
control cables. (CCRs).

The Primary is used between Constant These cables have been installed for
Current Regulators (CCRs) and many years in many Airports and Air
transformers, the Secondary between Bases all over the world.

Installation Principle for the Power Primary Circuit Cables Secondary Circuit Cables
(seriell circuit)
Part of Airfield Lightning Systems

Standard
Power Cables

Constant Current
Regulators

Main References Germany Nordholz, Fuhlendorf, Kyritz, Cuxhaven, Braunschweig,

Tuttlingen, Hannover
Russia Moscow, Ufa, Vnukovo
Czech Republic 1 Airport
Azerbaijan Baku
Namibia Windhoek
South Africa 1 Airport
Spain Gerona, Barcelona

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FLYCY
Primary circuit cable

1 x 6 RE/2.5 - 1/2 kV 1 x 6 RE/4 - 2.5/5 kV 1 x 6 RE/4 - 3/6 kV

Applications
Airfield Lighting (high-voltage
electric primary circuits, connected
in series)

Max core temperature: 90°C Design

1. Conductor
Solid bare copper (RE)
2. Insulation
PVC
(polyvinyl chloride)
3. Tape (optional)
4. Screen
Concentric layer of bare copper wires, counter helix of a copper tape
5. Outer Sheath
PVC
(polyvinyl chloride)
Colour: black (1 x 6 RE/2.5 - 1/2 kV)
red (1 x 6 RE/4 - 2.5/5 kV)
red (1 x 6 RE/4 - 3/6 kV)

Marking
NEXANS VDE-Reg.-Nr. 7664 FLYCY 1 x 6 RE/2.5 - 1/2 kV
NEXANS FLYCY 1 x 6 RE/4 - 2.5/5 kV
NEXANS VDE-Reg.-Nr. 7664 FLYCY 1 x 6 RE/4 - 3/6 kV

Standards
ENV 50213 (European Pre-Standard)
IEC 50602-2 (Project)

Flame retardant Good Good Good Good Rigid -40 / +90 °C Good

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 FLYCY 1 x 6 RE/2.3 - 1/2 kV

Cross section Insulation Cross section Outer sheath Outer Weight Test voltage
thickness of screen thickness diameter
nominal nominal nominal
(mm2) (mm) (mm2) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

1x6 1.5 2.5 1.4 10.0 170 11 kV/5 min

R

min. Bending radius: 150 mm

FLYCY 1 x 6 RE/4 - 2.5/5 kV

Cross section Insulation Cross section Outer sheath Outer Weight Test voltage
thickness of screen thickness diameter
nominal nominal nominal
(mm2) (mm) (mm2) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

1x6 3.0 4 1.4 13.0 250 11 kV/5 min

R

min. Bending radius: 195 mm

FLYCY 1 x 6 RE/4 - 3/6 kV

Cross section Insulation Cross section Outer sheath Outer Weight Test voltage
thickness of screen thickness diameter
nominal nominal nominal
(mm2) (mm) (mm2) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

1x6 3.0 4 1.4 13.0 250 11 kV/5 min

R

min. Bending radius: 195 mm

Other voltages, conductor design (class 2 and class 5) and colors of sheath on request.

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FL2XCY 1 x 6 RM/6
Primary circuit cable

6/10 kV

Applications
Airfield Lighting (high-voltage
electric primary circuits, connected
in series)

Max core temperature: 90°C Design

1. Conductor
Stranded bare copper (RM), Class 2 (7 wires)
2. Insulation
Extruded triple dielectric of internal semi-conductor
natural colored cross-linked Polyethylen XLPE insulation and external
semi-conductor (strippable)
3. Screen
Concentric layer of bare copper wires, counter helix of a copper tape
5. Outer Sheath
PVC
(polyvinyl chloride)
Colour: red

Marking
NEXANS VDE-Reg.-Nr. 7676 FL2XCY 1 x 6 RM/6 6/10 kV

Standards
ENV 50213 (European Pre-Standard)
IEC 60502-2 (Project)

Flame retardant Good Good Oil resistant Good Rigid -40 / +90 °C Good

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 FL2XCY 1 x 6 RM/6

Cross Thickness Insulation Thickness Cross Partial Outer Outer Weight Test
section of internal thickness of external section discharge sheath diameter voltage
semi- nominal semi- of screen test thickness nominal
conductor* conductor* nominal
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm2) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

1x6 0.3 3.5 0.4 6 ≤ 5 pC 1.4 15.6 420 15 kV/

(10 kV) 5 min

* Reference value
R

min. Bending radius: 235 mm

Other voltages, conductor design (class 1 and class 5) and colors of sheath on request.

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FL2XCYRY 1 x 6 RM/6

6/10 kV

Applications
Airfield Lighting primary circuit
(connected in series) in zones
with the risk of mechanical
demaging.

Max core temperature: 90°C Design

1. Conductor
Bare copper, Class 2
2. Insulation
Extruded triple dielectric of internal semi-conductor
natural colored cross-linked Polyethylen XLPE insulation and external
semi-conductor (strippable)
3. Screen
Concentric layer of bare copper wires, counter helix of a copper tape
4. Sheath
PVC
Colour: red
5. Armouring
Steel wires, layed in a helix.
6. Outer Sheath
PVC
Colour: red

Marking
NEXANS FL2XCYRY 1 x 6 RM/6 6/10 kV

Standards
adapted to: ENV 50213 (European Pre-Standard)
IEC 60502-2 (Project)

Flame retardant Very good Good Oil resistant Good Rigid -40 / +90 °C Good

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 FL2XCYRY 1 x 6 RM/6

Cross Thickness Insulation Thickness Cross Partial Diameter Outer Outer Weight Test
section of internal thickness of external section discharge of sheath diameter voltage
semi- semi- of test steel thickness nominal
conductor* conductor* screen wires nominal*
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

6 0.3 3.5 0.4 6 ≤ 5 pC 0.9 1.4 20.5 710 15 kV/

(10 kV) 5 min

* Reference value
R

min. Bending radius: 310 mm

Other voltages, conductor design (class 2 and class 5) and colors of sheath on request.

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RHDt 1 x 6 RM/2,5

6/10 kV

Applications
Airfield Lighting (high-voltage
electric primary circuits, connected
in series)

Max core temperature: 90°C Design

1. Conductor
Bare copper, Conductor class 2 (7 wires)
2. Insulation
Extruded triple dielectric of internal semi-conductor
natural colored cross-linked Polyethylen XLPE insulation and external
semi-conductor (strippable)
3. Screen
2 overlapped copper tapes
4. Outer Sheath
Halogenfree flame retardant compound HM4
Colour: red

Marking
2
NEXANS PRIMARIO DE BALISAMIENTO – RHDt – 6/10 kV 1x6 mm <year>

Standards
Adapted to UNE 21-161-93 (Spain)

Cl
Br
Fl
Halogen free Good Good Oil resistant Intermittent Rigid -20 / +90 °C Good

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 RHDt 1 x 6 RM/2,5

Cross Thickness Insulation Thickness Thickness Partial Outer Weight Test

section of internal thickness of external of sheath* discharge diameter voltage
semi- semi- test nominal
conductor* conductor*
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm2) (mm) (kg/km)

6 0.3 3.5 0.4 2.8 ≤ 5 pC 18.0 405 15 kV/

(10 kV) ± 0.5 mm 5 min

* Reference value
R

min. Bending radius: 310 mm

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RHV 1 x 6 RM

6/10 kV

Applications
Airfield Lighting (high-voltage
electric primary circuits, connected
in series)

Max core temperature: 90°C Design

1. Conductor
Bare copper, Conductor class 2 (7 wires)
2. Insulation
Extruded triple dielectric of internal semi-conductor
natural colored cross-linked Polyethylen XLPE insulation and external
semi-conductor (strippable)
3. Screen
2 overlapped copper tapes
4. Outer Sheath
PVC
Colour: red

Marking
2
NEXANS PRIMARIO DE BALISAMIENTO – RHV – 6/10 kV 1x6 mm <year>

Standards
UNE 21-161-93 (Spain)

Good Good Oil resistant Good Rigid -20 / +90 °C Good

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 RHV 1 x 6 RM

Cross Thickness Insulation Thickness Thickness Partial Outer Weight Test

section of internal thickness of external of sheath* discharge diameter voltage
semi- semi- test nominal
conductor* conductor*
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm2) (mm) (kg/km)

6 0.3 3.5 0.4 2.8 ≤ 5 pC 18.0 410 15 kV/

(10 kV) ± 0.5 mm 5 min

* Reference value
R

Bending radius: Static in use 10 D

Dynamic in use 20 D

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FAA L-824 C
Primary circuit cable

5 kV

Applications
Airfield Lighting Equipment
Primary cable for the serie circuit
connecting the Constant Current
Regulators and the isolating
transformers, and between the
isolating transformers. This cable
can be buried providing there is
an extra mechanical protection.

Max core temperature: 90°C Design

1. Conductor
Stranded bare or tinned copper, Class 2
Cross section: 6 mm2 or 8 AWG
2. Semi-conductor
Extruded
3. Insulation
XLPE
(cross linked polyethylene)
4. Semi-conductor
Tape or extruded
5. Screen
Copper or brass tape(s)
6. Outer Sheath
PE, PVC, XLPE
(polyethylene) (polyvinyl chloride) (cross linked polyethylene)
Colour: black, others colours on request

Marking
Sample: NEXANS - FAA L-824 C 1 x 6 mm2 - 5 kV - year + Metric Marking

Standards
According to FAA L-824 Type C

Good Good Good Intermittent Rigid -20 / +70 °C Good

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FAA L-824 C

Section Insulation Screen Tape Outer Outer Weight

thickness thickness sheath diameter
nominal nominal
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

1x6 2.3 Brass Tape 0.08 XLPE 11.0 156

1x6 2.3 Brass Tape 0.08 PVC 11.0 170
1x6 2.3 Brass Tape 0.08 PE 11.0 156

1x6 2.3 Copper Tape 0.10 XLPE 11.0 164

1x6 2.3 Copper Tape 0.10 PVC 11.0 180
1x6 2.3 Copper Tape 0.10 PE 11.0 164

1 x 8 AWG 2.3 Brass Tape 0.08 XLPE 11.5 180

1 x 8 AWG 2.3 Brass Tape 0.08 PVC 11.5 211
1 x 8 AWG 2.3 Brass Tape 0.08 PE 11.5 180

1 x 8 AWG 2.3 Copper Tape 0.10 XLPE 11.5 187

1 x 8 AWG 2.3 Copper Tape 0.10 PVC 11.5 218
1 x 8 AWG 2.3 Copper Tape 0.10 PE 11.5 187
R

Bending radius: Static in use 10 D

Dynamic in use 20 D

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Adapted to FAA L-824 C
Primary circuit cable

5 kV

Applications
Airfield Lighting Equipment
Primary cable for the serie circuit
connecting the Constant Current
Regulators and the isolating
transformers, and between the
isolating transformers. This cable
can be buried providing there is
an extra mechanical protection.

Max core temperature: 90°C Design

1. Conductor
Stranded bare or tinned copper, Class 2
Cross section: 6 mm2 or 8 AWG
2. Insulation
XLPE
(cross linked polyethylene)
3. Outer Sheath
PE or PVC
(polyethylene) (polyvinyl chloride)
Colour: black, others colours on request

Marking
Sample: NEXANS - PRIMARY 1 x 6 mm2 - 5 kV - year + Metric Marking

Standards
Adapted to FAA L-824 C
Specification by Nexans

Good Good Good Intermittent Rigid -20 / +70 °C

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Adapted to FAA L-824 C

Section Insulation Outer Outer Outer Weight

thickness sheath sheath diameter
nominal thickness nominal
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

1x6 2.3 PVC 0.8 11.0 156

1x6 2.3 PE 0.8 11.0 170

1 x 8 AWG 2.3 PVC 0.8 11.5 180

1 x 8 AWG 2.3 PE 0.8 11.5 211
R

Bending radius: Static in use 10 D

Dynamic in use 20 D

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H07RN-F
Secondary circuit cable

450/750 V

Applications
Connection between transformers
and Airfield Lighting Equipment.
This cable can be buried
providing there is an extra
mechanical protection.

Max core temperature: 85°C Design

1. Conductor
Flexible bare copper, Class 5
2. Insulation
Special cross linked elastomer
3. Outer Sheath
Cross linked oil resistant elastomer
Colour: black

Core Identification
2 cores: brown + blue, 3 cores: brown + blue + green/yellow

Marking
USE < HAR > H07RN-F

Standards
NF C 32-102-4, HD 22-4

Good Very good Accidential Intermittent Flexible -20 / +85 °C

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 H07RN-F

Cross section Permissible Volt drop Outer diameter range Weight

current rating Delta U Mini Maxi
(cos phi 0.8)
(mm2) A V/A · km (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

1 x 2.5 32 14.0 6.3 7.9 66

1x4 43 8.7 7.2 9.0 94
1x6 56 5.9 7.9 9.8 109

2 x 2.5 32 16.2 10.2 13.1 161

2x4 43 10.1 11.8 15.0 238
2x6 56 6.7 13.1 17.0 279

3 x 2.5 32 16.2 10.9 14.0 195

3x4 43 10.1 12.7 16.2 290
3x6 56 7.0 14.1 18.0 346

Permissible current ratings are shown for an ambient temperature of 30° C where the cable is installed in fixed installations
for a maximum operating and a conductor temperature of 85° C.

Bending radius
For movable installations: 6 to 8 x Outer diameter
R

For fixed installations: 3 x Outer diameter if = or < 12 mm

4 x Outer diameter if > 12 mm

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FLGG 2 x 4
Secondary circuit cable

500 V

Applications
Airfield lighting cable for
secondary electrical circuits.

Max core temperature: 90°C Design

1. Conductor
Tinned copper, Class 5
2. Insulation
Cross linked polyalkene
3. Separator
PTFE-Foil
4. Outer Sheath
Cross linked synthetic rubber compound
Colour: black
(Maximum temperature at sheath 170 °C for 5 hours (layable in asphalt))

Core Identification
Blue + brown

Marking
NEXANS FLGG 2x4 500 V

Cl
Br
Fl
Fire retardandt Low smoke Halogen free No toxic No corrosivity -20 / +90 °C
IEC 60332-3 IEC 61034 IEC 60754-1 IEC 60754-2

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FLGG 2 x 4

Cross section Insulation thickness Outer sheath thickness Outer diameter Weight
nominal maximal

(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

2x4 0.5 1.1 9.8 167

R

Bending radius: fixed installations 10 mm

flexible used 50 mm

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400 Hz Introduction 400 Hz cables are used for the power Nexans manufactures these inter-
supply of aircraft, computer systems connection cables for many different
and radar stations. applications.

The engines of aircraft are stopped The 400 Hz network can be designed
while the aircraft are stationary, as a central, decentralized stationary
in order to save fuel as well as to or mobile system. The 400 Hz board
decrease noise level and the quantity supply requires cables and special
of exhaust gas at the airport. All plugs.
international airports offer a 400 Hz
supply voltage for stationary aircraft. For distance up to 150 m a trans-
mission voltage of 200/115 V is
Due to safety reasons computer used. A higher voltage is chosen for
systems, radar equipment and larger plants with larger distances.
communication systems of airports For those plants a transformer is
are connected to uninterruptable installed as near as possible to the
power supply plants via 400 Hz aircraft (e.g at the end of the passager
cables. With that, a total power failure bridge) which reduces the supply
is prevented, and frequency and voltage down to the board voltage
voltage fluctuations are compensated. of 200/115V.

Distance Transmission
m V

Up to 150 200/115
150 up to approx. 600 600
more than 600 950

400 Hz Cables Construction characteristics can be improved by

The main constructional features are using 7 core cables. In those cables
circular stranded (RM) or circular fine the centre core is used as earth or
stranded (RF) conductors, PVC or XLPE neutral conductor (green-yellow or
insulation, with or without screen/ blue), and six cores with the same
protection conductor, or with a special cross section (black with white
screen having a low transfer impe- numbers) are laid in one layer round
dance; the outer sheath is mostly the centre core. Two opposite-located
made of PVC, however, can also cores are switched in parallel to one
be made of PE. All cables can phase conductor.
also be supplied in a halogen-free
®
RHEYHALON design. Application
400 Hz cables are directly buried or
®
With 4 core cables voltage laid in buildings. RHEYHALON
asymmetries and higher inductive designs are only suitable for indoor
voltage drops occur in 400 Hz net- installation, cables with a PE sheath
works when high ratings are trans- only for direct burial.
mitted. These unfavorable cable

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Flexible 400 Hz Cables Construction Application for trailing cables
The main constructional features are The lenghts used are normally
circular finely stranded (RF) conduc- 10 - 25 m long. 400 Hz trailing
tors, EPR or thermoplastic (elastomer) cables, made by NEXANS, are highly
insulation, with or without screen, and flexible and withstand extreme
a sheath made of chloronated elasto- environmental stresses.
mer or polyurethan for a flexible
installation. Flexible 400 Hz cables Their special features are:
can also be supplied with control • high abrasion and tear resistance,
cores and special screening. • resistance against oils, petrol, etc...,
• flame retardant,
Application • flexible at low temperatures
Flexible 400 Hz cables are used: -45°C in fixed installation
1. between the fixed installated cable -35°C in mobile installation.
network, outside at the passager
bridge or within the cladding, from Permissible bending radius (minimum
the building to the front of the rated values)
passenger bridge, • 10 x D for free movement, and
• 4 x D for fixed installation.
2. as board supply cable from the
end of the passenger bridge to the 400 Hz cables are normally
aircraft. connected with special plugs, which
Depending on the individual have an internationally harmonized
location the cable is wound or pole configuration, and they can
reeled. If required, these cables therefore be used with civil and
have additional control cores for military aircraft. Four poles are for
controlling the voltage level (read- the power supply , and two poles are
justment of the supply voltage) and used for the connection of control
for the up-and-down setting of the cores. Some suppliers also offer plugs
reeling equipment, with additional operating possibilities,
e.g. for the on-and-off winding of
3. as interconnection cable between trailing cables.
the mobile power supply unit and
the aircraft.

Flexible 400 Hz cables are also

installed in inspection and main-
tenance halls.

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Rheyground 400 Hz
Power cables for 400 Hz systems
unscreened
0.6/1 kV

Applications Type Approval Certificates

Power Cable for 400 Hz systems VDE 0271 meeting the special
laying in earth, in water, outdoors, requirements of 400 Hz
indoors and in cable ducts. The
power is transmitted via 2 in
parallel connected cores which
are located opposite to each
other.

Max core temperature: 70°C Design

1. Conductor
Bare copper, Class 2 or 5
2. Insulation
PVC
(polyvinyl chloride)
Compound type Y14
3. Power cores
6 cores laid-up over a centre core
4. Outer Sheath
PVC
(polyvinyl chloride)
Compound type YM3
Colour: black

Core Identification
Centre core blue
6 black cores with white number 1 - 6

Marking
NEXANS RHEYGROUND 400 Hz (N)YY-O 7 x 35 RF

Good Very good Accidential Good Rigid -20 / +70 °C

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 Rheyground 400 Hz

Cables Outer diameter Outer diameter Outer diameter Weight

min. nom. max. approx.
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

(N) YY-O
7 x 25 RF 33.5 35.0 36.0 2 800
7 x 35 RF 38.0 39.0 40.0 3 500

Product on request
R

Bending radius: 6 x D

Operating conditions

Rated voltage

max. permissible operating voltage Uo/U = 0.6/1.0 kV

in 3-phase or A.C. systems 1 Uo/U = 0.72/1.2 kV

A.C. test voltage 4 kV

Temperatures Smallest permissible bending radii

max. permissible operating temperature during laying 12 x cable diameter

at conductor 70 °C
e.g. before sealing ends 6 x cable diameter
permissible surface temperature
in mobile condition (laying) +5/+50 °C Permissible pulling forces during laying
with pulling eye fitted on the conductors
or with cable stocking 350 N/mm2

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Rheyground 400 Hz
Power cables for 400 Hz systems
screened
0.6/1 kV

Applications Type Approval Certificates

Power Cable for 400 Hz systems VDE 0271 meeting the special
laying in earth, in water, outdoors, requirements of 400 Hz
indoors and in cable ducts. The
power is transmitted via 2 in
parallel connected cores which
are located opposite to each
other.

Max core temperature: 70°C Design

1. Conductor
Bare copper, Class 2 or 5
2. Insulation
Cross linked polyehtylene
3. Power cores
6 cores laid-up over a centre core
4. Screen
Bare copper braid
5. Outer Sheath
PVC
(polyvinyl chloride)
Compound type YM5
Colour: black

Core Identification
Centre core blue
6 black cores with white number 1 - 6

Marking
NEXANS RHEYGROUND 400 Hz (N)2XCY-O 7 x 70 RF

Good Very good Accidential Good Rigid -20 / +70 °C Good

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 Rheyground 400 Hz

Cross section Diamater of core Outer diameter Weight

approx. max. approx.
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

7 x 70 RF 11.9 46.5 6 430

Product on request
R

Bending radius: 6 x D

Operating conditions

Rated voltage

max. permissible operating voltage Uo/U = 0.6/1.0 kV

in 3-phase or A.C. systems 1 Uo/U = 0.72/1.2 kV

A.C. test voltage 4 kV

Temperatures Smallest permissible bending radii

max. permissible operating temperature during laying 12 x cable diameter

at conductor 70 °C
e.g. before sealing ends 6 x cable diameter
permissible surface temperature
in mobile condition (laying) +5/+50 °C Permissible pulling forces during laying
with pulling eye fitted on the conductors
or with cable stocking 350 N/mm2

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Rheyground 400 Hz
Power cables for 400 Hz systems
screened
0.6/1 kV

Applications
Airfield power supply cable for
electrical 400 Hz circuits.

Max core temperature: 70°C Design

1. Conductor
Bare copper, Class 2
2. Insulation
Cross linked polyethylene
3. Inner sheath
PVC YM5
4. Screen
Bare copper wires
5. Wrapping
Common core covering of wrapping and/or extruded filling compound
6. Outer Sheath
PVC YM5
Colour: black

Core Identification
Central wire: blue
First layer: bk1/bk2/bk3/bk1/bk2/bk3

Marking
I NEXANS I (N)2X2YC2Y 7x35RM/35 400 Hz 0,6/1 kV <year>

Cl
Br
Fl
Halogen free Flame retardant Good Good Good Flexible -35 / +70 °C

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Rheyground 400 Hz

Conductor Diameter Screen Outer diameter

cross section of core cross section nom.
nom.
(mm2) (mm) (mm)

35.0 9.7 35.0 42.0

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 ®
Rheycord 400 Hz
Flexible Power cables for aircraft interconnection SHTTÖU-O

0.6/1 kV

Applications
Flexible interconnection cable for
400 Hz power supply systems.
Suitable for use outdoor when
freely moved or for cable car
operation and as reeling cable.

Design
1. Conductor
Flexible bare copper, Class 5
Max core temperature: 90°C 2. Insulation
Power cores: EPR (ethylene propylen rubber)
Control cores: ethylenetetrafluorethylene
3. Power cores
6 cores laid-up over a centre core
4. Control cores
laid-up in quads located in outer interstices. SHTTöU has an overall
reinforcements over each core
5. Wrapping
Common core covering of wrapping and/or extruded filling compound
6. Outer Sheath
Outer sheath comprising bonded inner and outer sheath of chloroprene
rubber with integrated open meshed braid, outer jacket oil resistant,
flame retardant, highly resistant against abrasion and tear
Colour: black

Core Identification
Power cores: centre core blue
6 black cores with white number 1 - 6
Control cores: 6 x 4 black printed with 1 - 24

Marking
Sample: Nexans Rheycord TT 400 Hz 7x35 + 6x(4x1)

Good Flame retardant Very good Good Oil resistant Rigid -20 / +70 °C
IEC 60332-3

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 Rheycord 400 Hz

Cross section Diameter Diameter Outer diameter Weight

of power cores of control cores nom. approx.
max. approx.
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

7 x 25 + 6 (4 x 1) 9.6 1.8 42.0 2 850

7 x 35 + 6 (4 x 1) 10.9 1.8 44.0 3 050

Operating conditions

Rated voltage

max. permissible operating voltage in 3-phase or A.C. systems Uo/U = 720/1200 V

A.C. test voltage

power core/power core/control cores 3.5 kV/5 min
control core/control core 2 kV/5 min

Rated voltage

D.C. conductor resistance at 20°C

core 25 mm2 ≤ 0.780 Ω/km
core 35 mm2 ≤ 0.554 Ω/km
core 1 mm2 ≤ 19.5 Ω/km
2 cores 25 mm2 located opposite in parallel ≤ 0.390 Ω/km
2 cores 35 mm2 located opposite in parallel ≤ 0.277 Ω/km

Inductance and inductive resistance at 400 Hz, two opposite cores in parallel connected
Planning reference value calculated from measured values
25 mm2 L = 0.13 mH/km X = 0.325 Ω/km
35 mm2 L = 0.1 mH/km X = 0.25 Ω/km

Temperatures

Limit temperature at conductor

during operation + 90°C
during short circuit + 200°C
during short circuit for soft solder connections + 160°C

RHEYFLEX®-N Limit surface temperature

fixed installed -40/ + 80°C
mobile -25/ + 60°C

RHEYCORD® Limit surface temperature

fixed installed -45/ + 90°C
mobile -35/ + 80°C

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Rheypur 400 Hz
Flexible Power cables for aircraft interconnection

0.6/1 kV

Applications
Flexible interconnection cable for
400 Hz power supply systems.
Suitable for use outdoor when
freely moved or for cable car
operation and as reeling cable.

Design
1. Conductor
Flexible bare copper, Class 5
2. Insulation
Power cores: HEPR
Control cores: Thermoplastic
3. Power cores
Photo similar 6 cores laid-up over a centre core
4. Control cores
Max core temperature: 90°C
laid-up in triads located in outer interstices. It has an overall reinforcements
over each core
5. Wrapping
Common core covering of wrapping and/or extruded filling compound
6. Outer Sheath
Outer sheath comprising bonded inner and outer sheath of Polyurethan
with integrated open meshed braid, outer jacket oil resistant, flame
retardant, highly resistant against abrasion and tear
Colour: orange

Core Identification
Power cores: centre core blue
6 black cores with white number 1 - 6
Control cores: 6 x 4 white printed with 1 - 24

Marking
Sample: Nexans RHEYPUR 400 Hz 7x35 + 6x(4x1)

Standards
VDE 0295, Class 5/IEC 60228
VDE 0207, part 20
VDE 0207, part 5

Flame retardant Good Good Good Flexible -35 / +80 °C

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Cross section Diameter Diameter Outer diameter Weight

of power cores of control cores max. approx.
max. nom.
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)

7 x 35 + 6 (4 x 1) 10.9 1.9 43.0 2 850

R

Bending radius: 3 - 5 x D

Operating conditions

Rated voltage

max. permissible operating voltage in 3-phase or A.C. systems Uo/U = 720/1200 V

A.C. test voltage

power core/power core/control cores 3.5 kV/5 min
control core/control core 2 kV/5 min

Resistance

D.C. conductor resistance at 20°C

core 25 mm2 ≤ 0.780 Ω/km
core 35 mm2 ≤ 0.554 Ω/km
core 1 mm2 ≤ 19.5 Ω/km
2 cores 25 mm2 located opposite in parallel ≤ 0.390 Ω/km
2 cores 35 mm2 located opposite in parallel ≤ 0.277 Ω/km

Inductance and inductive resistance at 400 Hz, two opposite cores in parallel connected
Planning reference value calculated from measured values
25 mm2 L = 0.13 mH/km X = 0.325 Ω/km
35 mm2 L = 0.1 mH/km X = 0.25 Ω/km

Temperatures

Limit temperature at conductor

during operation + 90°C
during short circuit + 200°C
during short circuit for soft solder connections + 160°C

RHEYFLEX®-N Limit surface temperature

fixed installed -40/ + 80°C
mobile -25/ + 60°C

RHEYCORD® Limit surface temperature

fixed installed -45/ + 90°C
mobile -35/ + 80°C

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