TOPSOLAR® PV – AWA/SWA AI 1500 V

Application

TOPSOLAR® PV AWA/SWA DC Feeder Aluminium cable is suitable for all types of underground and open air solar installations.
This cable is recommended for connections between string boxes and photovoltaic inverters in large scale rooftops or ground farms.

Suitable for transport and distribution of electric power where there is the possibility of mechanical aggressions.

Solar PV installations

Description

Construction

Component	Specification
Conductor	Aluminium class 2 according to EN 60228 and IEC 60228.
Insulation	Cross-linked polyethylene, type XLPE according to IEC 60502-1. The standard identification of insulated conductors according to HD 308 is the following: 1 x Natural 2 x Blue + Brown 3 x Grey + Brown + Black 4 G Brown + Black + Grey + Green/Yellow 4 x Brown + Black + Grey + Blue
Inner covering	Extruded PVC.
Armour	Aluminium wire armour (AWA) is used in single-core cables to avoid parasite currents that may overheat the cable. Galvanized steel wire armour (SWA) is used in multicore cables.
Outer sheath	Special UV resistant PVC, type ST2 according to IEC 60502-1. Black colour.

Characteristics

Electrical performance

Feature	Specification
Low voltage	1.5/1.5 (1.8) kV DC according to EN 50618. 1.8/3 (3.6) kV AC according to IEC 60502-1.

Thermal performance

Feature	Specification
Maximum conductor temperature	90°C
Maximum short-circuit temperature	250°C (max. 5 s).
Minimum service temperature	-40°C (fixed and protected installations).
Minimum installation and handling temperature	0°C (on cable surface).

Fire performance

Feature	Specification
Flame non-propagation	According to EN 60332-1 / IEC 60332-1.
Reduced halogen emission	Chlorine < 15%.

Mechanical performance

Feature	Specification
Minimum bending radius	10x cable diameter.
Impact resistance	AG4 High severity.

Environmental performance

Feature	Specification
Chemical resistance	Good.
Grease & mineral oils resistance	Good.
UV Resistant	According to EN 50618 and HD 605/A1.