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
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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.