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TECHNICAL DATA
for

Electrical, Instrumentation and Communication

Offshore Cables

LIST OF CONTENT:

RFXU 0,6/1KV, BLACK SHEATH, UNARMOURED ............................................................................................................4

CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................................4
RANGE AND DIMENSIONS RFXU 0,6/1kV ........................................................................................................................5
ELECTRICAL DATA ..................................................................................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION DATA...............................................................................................................................................................5
RFOU 0,6/1KV, BLACK, ARMOURED, FLAME RETARDANT .........................................................................................6
CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................................6
RANGE AND DIMENSIONS RFOU 0,6/1kV ........................................................................................................................7
ELECTRICAL DATA ..................................................................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION DATA...............................................................................................................................................................8
BFOU 0,6/1KV, BLACK, ARMOURED, FIRE RESISTANT.................................................................................................9
CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................................9
RANGE AND DIMENSIONS BFOU 0,6/1 kV ......................................................................................................................10
ELECTRICAL DATA ................................................................................................................................................................10
INSTALLATION DATA.............................................................................................................................................................11
UX 600V, YELLOW/GREEN, TYPE G...................................................................................................................................12
CONSTRUCTION.....................................................................................................................................................................12
RANGE AND DIMENSIONS UX 600V ..................................................................................................................................13
ELECTRICAL DATA ................................................................................................................................................................13
INSTALLATION DATA.............................................................................................................................................................13
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BFOU (I+C) 250V, GREY (NIS), BLUE (IS), ARMOURED.................................................................................................14

CONSTRUCTION.....................................................................................................................................................................14
RANGE AND DIMENSIONS BFOU (i+c) 250V, Grey (NIS) ...............................................................................................15
RANGE AND DIMENSIONS BFOU (i+c) 250V, Blue (IS) ..................................................................................................15
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................................................16
INSTALLATION DATA.............................................................................................................................................................16
BFXU (I+C) 250V, GREY (NIS), BLUE (IS), UNARMOURED ...........................................................................................17
CONSTRUCTION.....................................................................................................................................................................17
RANGE AND DIMENSIONS BFXU (i+c) 250V, Grey (NIS)................................................................................................18
RANGE AND DIMENSIONS BFXU (i+c) 250V, Blue (IS)...................................................................................................18
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................................................18
INSTALLATION DATA.............................................................................................................................................................19
QFCI OPTICAL FIBER CABLE, ORANGE SHEATH, ITEM 27 ......................................................................................20

BOSTRIG MHV SINGLE CONDUCTOR CABLE, ITEM 40, 41,42...................................................................................22

BOSTRIG MHV THREE CONDUCTOR CABLE, ITEM 43...............................................................................................23

CONDUCTOR BUILT-UP AND RESISTANCE, IEC 60228................................................................................................24

TESTS METHODS FOR ALL CABLE COMPONENTS IN THE RFOU, RFXU, BFOU AND BFXU CABLES..........25

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................................................................................26

STANDARD WOODEN DRUM ...............................................................................................................................................27

STANDARD WOODEN DRUM ...............................................................................................................................................27

STANDARD WOODEN DRUM, PACKED, WITH LAGGING...........................................................................................28

PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT .........................................................................................................................................29

UNPACKING PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................................................................29

SHIPPING AND STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS .........................................................................................................29

HANDLING OF CABLE DRUMS ...........................................................................................................................................30

Tightening.................................................................................................................................................................................30
Rolling of drums .......................................................................................................................................................................30
Lifting .......................................................................................................................................................................................30
Stacking ....................................................................................................................................................................................31
Inner Cable End .......................................................................................................................................................................31
Temperature .............................................................................................................................................................................31
Direction of spooling ................................................................................................................................................................32
Cutting ......................................................................................................................................................................................32
Transport - road/rail ................................................................................................................................................................32
CODE DESIGNATION .............................................................................................................................................................33
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RFXU 0,6/1kV, Black sheath, Unarmoured

1 2 3 4 5 Flame retardant cables

RFXU 0,6/1kV
Halogen-free

Maximum operating
Conductor temperature : 85OC

Operating voltage Uo/U : 0,6/1kV

Application Standards applied

Fixed installation for power, control and lighting in safe IEC:60092-3 -Design guidelines
areas, general purposes. IEC:60332-3/A -Flame retardance
IEC:60754-1,2 -Halogen-free properties
IEC:61034-1,2 - Low smoke properties
IEEE:45/383 - Flame retardance

CONSTRUCTION
CODE LETTER
Conductor Tinned, annealed, stranded copper. (1)
Insulation R EP-rubber. (2)
Bedding F Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound. (3)

No armour X No armour
Impregnated glass-tape and rubberrized nylontape (4)
Outer sheath U Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound. (5)

Marking E.g; meter year of manufacture Draka Norsk Kabel

RFXU 0,6/1kV 1 400mm IEC 60332-3/A Cold bend(-40 deg. C)
/ Cold impact(-35 deg. C) CE
Colour Black.

meter is for reference lenght only.

Additional tapes may be applied.

Core identification: One core Black

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RANGE AND DIMENSIONS RFXU 0,6/1kV

Item No. of cores Cond. Insulation Diameter Diameter Weight of
number and cond. Diam. thickness over overall cable
area Appr. mm bedding approx.
mm mm mm mm kg/km

47 1 X 240 20,2 2,4 29,01,5 33,02,0 3000

46 1 X 300 22,6 2,6 32,02,0 36,02,0 3750
45 1 X 400 26,6 2,9 36,02,0 40,52,5 4830
44 1 X 500 29,0 3,1 39,52,0 44,52,5 5950

ELECTRICAL DATA
No. of cores x Conductor resistance Reactance Impedance Continous Short circuit
cross section [/km] at 85 current rating [Ampere]
[/km] [/km] C Ampere
[mm2] at 20 C at 85 C at 60 Hz at 60 Hz at 25 C 1 sec 0,3 sec

1x 240 0,0762 0,0957 0,107 *) 0,144 598 33600 61344

1x 300 0,0607 0,0762 0,106 *) 0,131 683 42000 76681
1x 400 0,04475 0,0596 0,104 *) 0,120 830 56000 102242
1x 500 0,0369 0,0463 0,103 *) 0,113 952 70000 127802

*) Reactance for 1-conductor cables given at three-foil formation

Correction factors for different ambient temperatures:

Ambient temperature C 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Rating factors 1,22 1,17 1,12 1,06 1,00 0,94 0,87 0,79

INSTALLATION DATA
TYPE Overall Diameter Minimum bending radius Maximum pulling
During Fixed tension
[mm2] [mm] installation installed [N]
(mm) (mm)

1x 240 33,02,0 264 198 7500

1x 300 36,02,0 288 216 15000
1 x 400 40,52,5 324 243 20000
1 x 500 44,52,5 356 267 20000

Minimum installation temperature: - 20 C

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RFOU 0,6/1kV, Black, Armoured, Flame retardant

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Flame retardant cables

RFOU 0,6/1kV
Halogen-free

Maximum operating
Conductor temperature : 85OC

Operating voltage Uo/U : 0,6/1kV

Application Standards applied

Fixed installation for power, control and lighting in both EX- IEC:60092-3 - Design guidelines
and safe areas, general purposes. IEC:60332-3/A - Flame retardance
IEC:60754-1,2 - Halogen-free properties
IEC:61034-1,2 - Low smoke properties
IEEE:45/383 - Flame retardance

CONSTRUCTION
CODE LETTER
Conductor Tinned, annealed, stranded copper. (1)

Insulation R EP-rubber. (2)

Bedding F Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound. (3)

PETP-tape (4)

Armour O Tinned copper wire braid. (5)

PETP-tape and rubberized nylon-tape. (6)
Outer sheath U Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound. (7)

Marking meter year of manufacture DRAKA NORSK KABEL RFOU

(example) 0,6/1kV 3 4mm FLEX-FLAME IEC 60332-3/A Cold bend(-40
deg. C) / Cold impact(-35 deg. C) CE
Colour Black.
meter is for reference length only.

Core identification: One core Black

Two cores Black - Offwhite
Three cores Black - Red Blue
Four cores Black - Red Blue - Offwhite
Five cores and above Black number on Offwhite base
Neutral Offwhite
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RANGE AND DIMENSIONS RFOU 0,6/1kV

Item No. of cores Cond. Insulation Diameter Diameter Weight of
number and cond. Diam. thickness over overall cable
area Appr. mm bedding approx.
mm mm mm mm kg/km

64 2 X 4/6 2,6 1,1 12,01,0 16,01,0 410

65 3 X 2,5/6 2,0 1,0 11,51,0 15,01,0 360

63 3 X 4/6 2,6 1,1 13,01,0 17,01,0 470
61 3 X 6/6 3,2 1,1 14,51,0 18,51,0 590
60 3 X 10/10 4,1 1,2 17,01,0 21,01,5 800
59 3 X 16/16 5,2 1,3 20,01,5 24,51,5 1210
58 3 X 25/16 6,6 1,4 23,01,5 28,01,5 1570
57 3 X 50/25 9,1 1,6 30,02,0 36,02,0 2740
55 3 X 70/35 10,7 1,7 35,02,0 41,02,5 3740
54 3 X 95/50 12,6 1,9 39,52,0 46,52,5 4970
51, 52 3 X 120/60 14,2 2,0 44,02,5 51,03,0 6180
50 3 x 150/70 * 15,9 2,1 48,02,5 57,53,0 7350
49 3 X 185 **
48 3 X 300 ***

62 4 X 4/6 2,6 1,1 14,51,0 18,51,0 575

58 4 X 50/25 9,1 1,6 33,02,0 39,02,0 3390
53 4 X 95/50 12,6 1,9 44,02,5 51,03,0 6100

*) This cable has a double braid (two layers of copper braids)

**) Instead of the 3 core 185 mm we offer a parallell connection with 2 cables 3 core 70/35 mm (as item 55)
**) Instead of the 3 core 300 mm we offer a parallell connection with 2 cables 3 core 95/50 mm (as item 54)

ELECTRICAL DATA
No. of cores x Conductor resistance Reactance Impedance Continous Short circuit
cross section [/km] at 85 current rating [Ampere]
[/km] [/km] C Ampere
[mm2] at 20 C at 85 C at 60 Hz at 60 Hz at 25 C 1 sec 0,3 sec

2x 4/6 4,70 5,90 0,118 5,902 39 560 1022

3x 2,5/6 7,56 9,49 0,123 9,492 24 350 639

3x 4/6 4,70 5,90 0,118 5,902 33 560 1022
3x 6/6 3,11 3,91 0,111 3,906 41 840 1534
3x 10/10 1,84 2,31 0,106 2,312 57 1400 2556
3x 16/16 1,16 1,46 0,102 1,460 77 2240 4089
3x 25/16 0,734 0,921 0,098 0,927 102 3500 6390
3x 50/25 0,391 0,491 0,094 0,500 152 7000 12780
3x 70/35 0,270 0,339 0,092 0,351 195 9800 17892
3x 95/50 0,195 0,245 0,091 0,261 238 13300 24282
3x 120/60 0,154 0,193 0,090 0,213 275 16800 30672
3x 150/70 0,126 0,158 0,089 0,181 311 21000 38340

4x 4/6 4,70 5,90 0,118 5,902 33 560 1022

4x 50/25 0,391 0,491 0,094 0,500 152 7000 12780
4x 95/50 0,195 0,245 0,091 0,261 238 13300 24282
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Correction factors for different ambient temperatures:

Ambient temperature C 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Rating factors 1,22 1,17 1,12 1,06 1,00 0,94 0,87 0,79

INSTALLATION DATA
TYPE Overall Diameter Minimum bending radius Maximum pulling
During Fixed tension
[mm2] [mm] installation installed [N]
(mm) (mm)

2x 4/6 16,01,0 128 96 400

3x 2,5/6 15,01,0 120 90 375

3x 4/6 17,01,0 136 102 600
3x 6/6 18,51,0 148 111 900
3x 10/10 21,01,5 168 126 1500
3x 16/16 24,51,5 196 147 2400
3x 25/16 28,01,5 224 168 3750
3x 50/25 36,02,0 288 216 7500
3x 70/35 41,02,5 328 246 10500
3x 95/50 46,52,5 372 279 14250
3x 120/60 51,03,0 408 306 18000
3x 150/70 57,53,0 460 345 20000

4x 4/6 18,51,0 148 111 800

4x 50/25 39,02,0 312 234 10000
4x 95/50 51,03,0 408 309 19000

Minimum installation temperature: - 20 C

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BFOU 0,6/1kV, Black, Armoured, Fire resistant

Fire resistant cables

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BFOU 0,6/1kV
Halogen free

Maximum operating
Conductor temperature : 85OC

Operating voltage Uo/U : 0,6/1kV

Application Standards applied

Fixed installation for power,control and lighting in both EX- IEC:60092-3 - Design guidelines
and safe areas, emergency and critical systems. IEC:60332-3/A - Flame retardance
IEC:60754-1,2 - Halogen-free properties
IEC:61034-1,2 - Lowskome properties
IEC:60331 - Fire resistance
IEEE:45/383 - Flame retardance

CONSTRUCTION
CODE LETTER
Conductor Tinned, annealed, stranded copper. (1)

Insulation B Mica-tape (2) / EP-rubber. (3)

Bedding F Flame retardant halogen-free thermoplastic compound. (4)

PETP-tape (5)
Armour O Tinned copper wire braid. (6)
PETP-tape and rubberized nylon-tape (7)
Outer sheath U Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound. (8)

Marking E.g; meter year of manufacture DRAKA NORSK KABEL BFOU

(example) 0,6/1kV 3 2,5/6mm IEC 60331 IEC 60332-3/A Cold bend(-40
deg. C) / Cold impact(-35 deg. C) CE

Colour Black.

meter is for reference length only.

Core identification: Three cores Black Red Blue

Four cores Black Red Blue - Offwhite
5 cores and above Black numbers on Offwhite base
Neutral Offwhite
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RANGE AND DIMENSIONS BFOU 0,6/1 kV

Item No. of cores Cond. Insulation Diameter Diameter Weight of Copper
number and cond. Diam. thickness over overall cable content
area Appr. mm bedding mm approx. approx.
mm mm mm kg/km kg/km

70 3 X 4/6 2,6 1,1 14,01,0 17,51,0 510 191

69 3 X 6/6 3,2 1,1 15,01,0 19,01,0 620 254
68 3 X 10/10 4,1 1,2 17,51,0 22,01,5 840 349
67 3 X 16/16 5,2 1,3 20,51,5 25,51,5 1250 650
66 3 X 25/16 6,6 1,4 24,01,5 28,51,5 1620 870

71 2 X 2,5/4 2,0 1,0 11,51,0 15,01,0 350 115

72 4 X 2,5/6 2,0 1,0 13,01,0 17,01,0 450 172
73 8 X 2,5/6 2,0 1,0 18,01,0 22,01,5 740 286
74 12 X 2,5/10 2,0 1,0 21,01,5 25,51,5 960 394
75 24 X 2,5/16 2,0 1,0 29,51,5 34,52,0 1750 750
76 61 X 2,5/25 2,0 1,0 42,52,5 49,02,5 3840 1780

* We offer 12 core 2,5 mm instead of 8 core 2,5 mm

ELECTRICAL DATA
No. of cores x Conductor resistance Reactance Impedance Continous Short circuit
cross section [/km] current rating [Ampere]
[/km] [/km] at 85 C Ampere
[mm2] at 20 C at 85 C at 60 Hz at 60 Hz at 25 C 1 sec 0,3 sec

3x 4/6 4,70 5,90 0,123 5,902 33 560 1022

3 X 6/6 3,11 3,90 0,115 3,91 41 840 1534
3 X 10/10 1,84 2,31 0,110 2,313 57 1400 2556
3 X 16/16 1,16 1,46 0,105 1,461 77 2240 4089
3 X 25/16 0,734 0,921 0,098 0,927 102 3500 6390

2X 2,5/4 7,56 9,49 0,107 9,492 29 560 1022

4X 2,5/6 7,56 9,49 0,107 9,492 24 560 1022
8X 2,5/6 7,56 9,49 0,107 9,492
12 X 2,5/10 7,56 9,49 0,107 9,492 14,5 560 1022
24 X 2,5/16 7,56 9,49 0,107 9,492 12 560 1022
61 X 2,5/25 7,56 9,49 0,107 9,492 8,7 560 1022

Correction factors for different ambient temperatures:

Ambient temperature C 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Rating factors 1,22 1,17 1,12 1,06 1,00 0,94 0,87 0,79
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M inimum bending radius Maximum pulling

During Fixed tension
stallation
in installed [N]
(mm) (mm)

3x 4/6 17,51,0 136 105 600

3 X 6/6 19,01,0 152 114 900
3 X 10/10 22,01,5 176 132 1500
3 X 16/16 25,51,5 204 153 2400
3 X 25/16 28,51,5 228 171 3750

2 X 2,5/4 15,01,0 120 90 250

4 X 2,5/6 17,01,0 136 102 500
8 X 2,5/6 22,01,5 176 132 1000
12 X 2,5/10 25,51,5 204 153 1500
24 X 2,5/16 34,52,0 276 207 3000
61 X 2,5/25 49,02,5 392 294 7625

Minimum installation temperature: - 20 C

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UX 600V, Yellow/Green, Type G

Flame retardant conductors
1 2 3 UX 600V
Halogen-free

Maximum operating
conductor temperature : 85OC
Operating voltage Uo/U : 600V

Application Standards applied

Insulated conductor for earthing and bonding services. IEC:60092-3 - Design guidelines
IEC:60332-1 - Flame retardance
IEC:60332-3/A - Flame retardance
IEC:60754-1,2 - Halogen-free properties
IEC:61034-1,2 - Low smoke properties
IEEE: 45/383 - Flame retardance

CONSTRUCTION
CODE LETTER
Conductor Tinned, annealed, stranded copper. (1)
Rubberized nylon-tape (2)

Insulation U Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound. (3)

Unsheathed X

Marking Example meter year of manufacture DRAKA NORSK KABEL UX 600V

1 x 70 mm FLEX-FLAME IEC 60332-3/A Cold bend(-40 deg. C) /
Cold impact(-35 deg. C) CE
Colour Yellow/Green

meter is for reference length only.

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RANGE AND DIMENSIONS UX 600V

Item No. of Cond. Insulation Diameter Weight Copper
number cores and Diam. thickness overall of cable content
cond. area approx.
Appr. kg/km approx.
mm mm mm mm kg/km

77 1x6 3,2 1,1 6,00,8 85 54

78 1 x 16 5,2 1,3 8,50,8 190 143
79 1 x 35 7,7 1,5 11,51,0 390 310
80 1 x 70 10,9 1,7 15,01,0 740 620

ELECTRICAL DATA

No. of cores x Conductor resistance Reactance Impedance Continous Short circuit

cross section [/km] [/km] [/km] at 85 current rating [Ampere]
C
[mm2] at 20 C at 85 C at 60 Hz at 60 Hz at 25 C 1 sec 0,3 sec

1x6 3,11 3,91 N/A N/A 59 840 1534

1 x 16 1,16 1,46 N/A N/A 110 2240 4089
1 x 35 0,529 0,664 N/A N/A 177 4900 8946
1 x 70 0,270 0,339 N/A N/A 275 9800 17982

N/A = not applicable

Correction factors for different ambient temperatures:

Ambient temperature C 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Rating factors 1,22 1,17 1,12 1,06 1,00 0,94 0,87 0,79

INSTALLATION DATA
TYPE Overall Diameter Minimum bending radius Maximum pulling
During Fixed tension
[mm2] [mm] installation installed [N]
(mm) (mm)

1x6 6,00,8 48 36 300

1 x 16 8,50,8 68 51 800
1 x 35 11,51,0 92 69 1750
1 x 70 15,01,0 120 90 3500

Minimum installation temperature: - 20 C

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BFOU (I+C) 250V, Grey (NIS), Blue (IS), Armoured

Fire resistant cable
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Individual pair screen and
overall screen
BFOU(i+c) 250V
Halogen-free
2 3
5 4

Maximum operating
1

conductor temperature : 85OC

Operating voltage : 250V

Application Standards applied

Fixed installation for instrumentation, communication, IEC:60092-3 - Design guidelines

control, alarm, emergency and critical systems in both EX- IEC:60332-3/A - Flame retardance
and safe areas. IEC:60754-1,2 - Halogen-free properties
IEC:60331 - Fire resistance
IEC:61034-1,2 - Low smoke properties
IEEE: 45/383 - Flame retardance
CONSTRUCTION
CODE LETTER
Conductor Tinned annealed, stranded copper (1)

Insulation B Mica-tape (2) /EP-rubber. (3)

Twinning Colour coded, cores twisted together and wrapped with polyester tape.
Pairs / triples are laid up and individual screened by copper backed
polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire.
Each pair/triple is wrapped with polyester tape to prevent electrical
contact with adjacent pairs/triples. Pair / triples are identified by
numbered tape.
PETP-tape (4)
Overall Laminated Cu/PETP-tape with tinned flexible copper drain wire. (5)
Bedding F Flame retardant halogen-free thermoplastic compound. (6)
Armour O PETP-tape (7)
Tinned copper wire braid. (8)
PETP-tape and rubberized nylon-tape. (9)
Sheath U Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound. (10)
Marking E.g; meter year of manufacture DRAKA NORSK KABEL
(example) BFOU(I+C) 250V 8 PAIR 1,5 mm IEC 60331 IEC 60332-3/A
Cold bend(-40 deg. C) / Cold impact(-35 deg. C) CE
Colour Grey or Blue
meter is for reference length only Additional tapes may be applied.

Pair/trippel identification: Pair Black Offwhite

Triple Black - Offwhite Red
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RANGE AND DIMENSIONS BFOU (i+c) 250V, Grey (NIS)

Item No. of pairs Cond. Insulation Bedding Diameter Armour Outer Diameter Weight Copper
number and Diam. thickness thickness over wire sheath overall of content
conductor approx bedding thickness thickness cable approx
area Approx
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg/km kg/km

2 4 pair 0,75 1,1 0,8 1,2 14,51,0 0,25 1,4 19,01,0 535 175

4 1 pair 1,0 1,3 0,8 1,1 9,00,8 0,20 1,1 12,51,0 235 72
6 4 pair 1,0 1,3 0,8 1,2 16,01,0 0,25 1,5 20,51,5 625 220

8 1 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,1 9,50,8 0,20 1,2 13,01,0 275 95
12 2 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,2 15,01,0 0,25 1,4 19,01,0 545 190
14 4 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,3 17,51,0 0,25 1,5 22,01,5 750 296
16 12 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,5 28,01,5 0,30 1,9 33,02,0 1710 720
18 24 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,7 38,52,0 0,40 2,3 44,52,5 3190 1390

10 1 pair 2,5 2,0 0,8 1,1 10,51,0 0,20 1,2 14,01,0 330 120

20 1 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,1 10,51,0 0,20 1,2 14,01,0 310 110
22 2 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,2 16,51,0 0,25 1,5 20,51,5 640 230
24 7 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,4 23,01,5 0,30 1,8 28,01,5 1365 580
26 12 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,5 31,02,0 0,30 2,0 36,02,0 2130 910

The coverage density of the braided armour are minimum 90% in acc. with IEC 60092-3

RANGE AND DIMENSIONS BFOU (i+c) 250V, Blue (IS)

Item No. of pairs Cond. Insulation Bedding Diameter Armour Outer Diameter Weight Copper
number and Diam. thickness thickness over wire sheath overall of content
conductor approx bedding thickness thickness cable approx
area Approx kg/km
mm mm mm Mm mm mm mm mm kg/km

1 4 pair 0,75 1,1 0,8 1,2 14,51,0 0,25 1,4 19,01,0 535 175

3 1 pair 1,0 1,3 0,8 1,1 9,00,8 0,20 1,1 12,51,0 235 72
5 4 pair 1,0 1,3 0,8 1,2 16,01,0 0,25 1,5 20,51,5 625 220

7 1 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,1 9,50,8 0,20 1,2 13,01,0 275 95
11 2 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,2 15,01,0 0,25 1,4 19,01,0 545 190
13 4 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,3 17,51,0 0,25 1,5 22,01,5 750 296
15 12 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,5 28,01,5 0,30 1,9 33,02,0 1710 720
17 24 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,7 38,52,0 0,40 2,3 44,52,5 3190 1390

9 1 pair 2,5 2,0 0,8 1,1 10,51,0 0,20 1,2 14,01,0 330 120

19 1 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,1 10,51,0 0,20 1,2 14,01,0 310 110
21 2 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,2 16,51,0 0,25 1,5 20,51,5 640 230
23 7 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,4 23,01,5 0,30 1,8 28,01,5 1365 580
25 12 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,5 31,02,0 0,30 2,0 36,02,0 2130 910

The coverage density of the braided armour are minimum 90% in acc. with IEC 60092-3
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type Capacitance approx. Inductance approx. Resistance at 20C max. L/R ratio
nF/km mH/km Ohm/km H/ohm

Single pair 0,75 90 0,75 24,8 15,12

Single pair/triple 1,5 110 0,68 12,2 27,87
Single pair 2,5 120 0,70 7,56 46,3

Each individually shielded pair/triple has these characteristics

INSTALLATION DATA
TYPE Overall Diameter Minimum bending radius Maximum pulling
During Fixed tension
[mm2] [mm] installation installed [N]
(mm) (mm)

4 pair 0,75 19,01,0 152 114 300

1 pair 1,0 12,51,0 100 75 100

4 pair 1,0 20,51,5 164 123 400

1 pair 1,5 13,01,0 104 78 150

2 pair 1,5 19,01,0 152 114 300
4 pair 1,5 22,01,5 176 132 600
12 pair 1,5 33,02,0 264 198 1800
24 pair 1,5 44,52,5 356 267 3600

1 pair 2,5 14,01,0 112 84 250

1 triple 1,5 14,01,0 112 84 225

2 triple 1,5 20,51,5 164 123 450
7 triple 1,5 28,01,5 224 168 1575
12 triple 1,5 36,02,0 288 216 2700

Minimum installation temperature: - 20 C

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BFXU (I+C) 250V, Grey (NIS), Blue (IS), Unarmoured

Fire resistant cable
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Individual pair screen and
overall screen
BFXU(i+c) 250V
5 4

Halogen-free

Maximum operating
conductor temperature : 85OC
Operating voltage : 250V
Application Standards applied

Fixed installation for instrumentation, communication, IEC:60092-3 - Design guidelines

control, alarm, emergency and critical systems in both EX- IEC:60332-3/A - Flame retardance
and safe areas. IEC:60754-1,2 - Halogen-free properties
IEC:60331 - Fire resistance
IEC:61034-1,2 - Low smoke properties
IEEE: 45/383 - Flame retardance
CONSTRUCTION
CODE LETTER
Conductor Tinned annealed, stranded copper (1)

Insulation B Mica-tape (2) /EP-rubber. (3)

Twinning Colour coded, cores twisted together and wrapped with polyester tape.
Pairs / triples are laid up and individual screened by copper backed
polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire.
Each pair/triple is wrapped with polyester tape to prevent electrical
contact with adjacent pairs/triples. Pair / triples are identified by
numbered tape.
PETP-tape (4)
Overall Laminated Cu/PETP-tape with tinned flexible copper drain wire. (5)

Bedding F Flame retardant halogen-free thermoplastic compound. (6)

No Armour X Impregnated glass-tape and rubberized nylon-tape. (7)

Sheath U Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound. (9)

Marking E.g; meter year of manufacture DRAKA NORSK KABEL

(example) BFXU(I+C) 250V 8 PAIR 1,5 mm IEC 60331 IEC 60332-3/A
Cold bend(-40 deg. C) / Cold impact(-35 deg. C) CE
Colour Grey or Blue
meter is for reference length only Additional tapes may be applied.

Pair/trippel identification: Pair Black Offwhite

Trippel Black - Offwhite Red
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RANGE AND DIMENSIONS BFXU (i+c) 250V, Grey (NIS)

Item No. of pairs Cond. Insulation Bedding Diameter Outer Diameter Weight Copper
number and Diam. thickness thickness over sheath overall of content
conductor approx bedding thickness cable approx
area Approx
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg/km kg/km

29 1 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,1 9,50,8 1,1 12,51,0 220 42

31 2 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,2 15,01,0 1,4 18,01,0 450 96
33 12 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,5 28,01,5 1,8 32,02,0 1540 513

35 1 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,1 10,51,0 1,1 13,01,0 250 57

37 2 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,2 16,51,0 1,4 19,51,0 525 125
39 7 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,4 23,01,5 1,7 27,01,5 1175 405

The coverage density of the braided armour are minimum 90% in acc. with IEC 60092-3

RANGE AND DIMENSIONS BFXU (i+c) 250V, Blue (IS)

Item No. of pairs Cond. Insulation Bedding Diameter Outer Diameter Weight Copper
number and Diam. thickness thickness over sheath overall of content
conductor approx bedding thickness cable approx
area Approx kg/km
mm mm mm Mm mm mm mm kg/km

28 1 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,1 9,50,8 1,1 12,51,0 220 42

30 2 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,2 15,01,0 1,4 18,01,0 450 96
32 12 pair 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,5 28,01,5 1,8 32,02,0 1540 513

34 1 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,1 10,51,0 1,1 13,01,0 250 57

36 2 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,2 16,51,0 1,4 19,51,0 525 125
38 7 triple 1,5 1,6 0,8 1,4 23,01,5 1,7 27,01,5 1175 405

The coverage density of the braided armour are minimum 90% in acc. with IEC 60092-3

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type Capacitance approx. Inductance approx. Resistance at 20C max. L/R ratio
nF/km mH/km Ohm/km H/ohm

Single pair/triple 1,5 110 0,68 12,2 27,87

Each individually shielded pair/triple has these characteristics

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INSTALLATION DATA
TYPE Overall Diameter Minimum bending radius Maximum pulling
During Fixed tension
[mm2] [mm] installation installed [N]
(mm) (mm)

1 pair 1,5 12,51,0 100 75 150

2 pair 1,5 18,01,0 144 108 300
12 pair 1,5 32,02,0 256 192 1800

1 triple 1,5 13,01,0 104 78 225

2 triple 1,5 19,51,0 156 117 450
7 triple 1,5 27,01,5 216 162 1575

Minimum installation temperature: - 20 C

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QFCI optical fiber cable, Orange sheath, item 27

Fire resistant cable
QFCI
Indoor and outdoor
Fire resistant
Flame retardant and halogen free
Loose tube
Optical cable for indoor and outdoor use in vital
communication and emergency systems that need to
be operational during fire. The cable has a patented Fibres in mica wrapped
design that ensures operation for more than 3 hours in loose tube
fires up to 1000C. The cable is halogen free and flame
retardant to protect against secondary damage to Steel strength element
electronic equipment during and after fire. Outer
Wrapping
sheath is made from black UV-stabilized and weather
resistant material and may be exposed for shorter Inner sheath
periods to fluids such as diesel, petrol, glycol, etanol,
white spirite and ASTM oil 2. The resistance to these Filler
fluids is according to DOD-STD-1678, method
8030.The cable is reinforced with a steel wire braiding. Steel wire braiding
The fibres are protected in jelly filled loose tubes
stranded around a central strength member to ensure Wrapping
optimum performance and long life. Each fibre and Outer sheath
loose tube is colour coded for easy identification during
splicing and termination. The outer sheath is marked to
show fibre type and cable type.

Weight and dimensions

Number of Number of Number of Loose tube Outer Weight Heat release
fibres fibres in each tubes + fillers diameter diameter
tube (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (MJ/km)

12 4 3+3 2.2 13.9 244 1324

Other fibre counts are available on request.

Cable properties
Tensile strength (IEC 60794-1-2E1) Temperature window
Max tensile load during installation 1500 N Operation -30C to +60C
Max tensile load during operation 500 N Installation -10C to +60C
Storage -40C to +70C
Crush (IEC 60794-1-2E3) 3000 N/10cm Fire and smoke classifications
Impact (IEC 60794-1-2E4) 20 impacts, 5J IEC 60331-25(750C, 3 hours) <1 dB excess loss
Torsion (IEC 60794-1-2E7) 1 turn/1m Upgraded IEC 60331-25(1000C, 3 hours) <1.5 dB excess loss
Cable bending BP-236
Minimum bending diameter 250 mm IEC 61034
Cable bend (IEC 60794-1-2E11) <0.1dB/ 5 turn IEC 60332-3 cat. A and C
IEC 60754-1
IEC 60754-2
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Optical fibres
Fibre type 62.5/125
FDDI
Core diameter 62.5 3.0 m
Mode field diameter
Cladding diameter 125 2.0 m
Primary coating 250 m
diameter (nominal)
Attenuation
850 nm 3.2 dB/km
1300 nm 0.9 dB/km
1310 nm
1550 nm
Bandwidth
850 nm >200 MHzkm
1300 nm >500 MHzkm
Dispersion
1285-1330 nm
1550 nm
Numerical aperture 0.275 0.015
Minimum permanent
bending diameter 50 mm
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Bostrig MHV Single conductor cable, item 40, 41,42

Bostrig MHV-15(LS)BS Cables:

Single Conductor Power (Type L Jacket & Sheath)

15kV (IEC 8.7/15 kV) Shielded 100% Level Armored and Sheathed

Application:
Bostrig MHV-15(LS)BS single conductor 15,000 volt shielded cables are suitable for use in commercial
marine applications, MODUs and platforms where flame retardant cables having excellent physical and
electrical properties are required. These cables have excellent resistance to oils, abrasion, petrochemical
fluids, moisture and sunlight.

Conductor:
Soft annealed tinned copper. Stranding shown in the data table in pdf file embedded below.

Conductor Shield:
Semi-comnducting tape with extruded thermosetting semi-conducting EPR.

Insultation:
Extruded thermosetting EPR, 90C-Type E. Thicknesses shown in the data table in the pdf file embedded
below.

Insulation Shield:
Extruded thermosetting semi-conducting XLPO.

Metallic Braid Shield:

Tinned copper braided shield, 85% coverage.

Jacket and Sheath:

Both the inner jacket applied over the metallic braid and the outer sheath over the armor is flame retardant,
Low Smoke Zero Halogen chemically crosslinked polyolefin (XLPO). Thicknesses shown in the data table in
the pdf file embedded below.

Armor:
Braided Bronze.

Tests:
Meets applicable test requirements in IEC 60502, IEC 60092-354, IEEE 45-1998 & 1993 (draft), ICEA S-68-
516, UL 1072, J-120 and flame test in IEC 332-2, cat A, A/F.

Rating:
Listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, (NRTL) in conformance to IEC 60502, IEC 60092-
354, UL 1072 and ICEA S-68-516. Cable meets the performance requirements of IEEE 45-1998 % 1993
(draft). Type approved by DNV, ABS and LRS.

Bostrig MHV-15(LS)BS data sheet:

Double Click to Open:

MHV 15kVLS(IEC8,7 15kV).pdf

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Bostrig MHV Three conductor cable, item 43

Bostrig MHV3-15BS(LS) Cables:

Three Conductor Power (Type L Jacket & Sheath)

15kV (IEC 8.7/15 kV) Shielded 100% Level Armored and Sheathed

Application:
Bostrig MHV3-15(LS)BS single conductor 15,000 volt shielded cables are suitable for use in commercial
marine applications, MODUs and platforms where flame retardant cables having excellent physical and
electrical properties are required. These cables have excellent resistance to oils, abrasion, petrochemical
fluids, moisture and sunlight.

Cables are also available with either a fully insulated grounding conductor or an un-insulated grounding
conductor evenly distributed in the interstices of the cable.

Conductor:
Soft annealed tinned copper. Stranding shown in the data table in pdf file embedded below.

Conductor Shield:
Semi-comnducting tape with extruded thermosetting semi-conducting EPR.

Insultation:
Extruded thermosetting EPR, 90C-Type E. Thicknesses shown in the data table in the pdf file embedded
below.

Insulation Shield:
Extruded thermosetting semi-conducting XLPO.

Metallic Braid Shield:

Tinned copper braided shield, 85% coverage.

Jacket and Sheath:

Both the inner jacket applied over the metallic braid and the outer sheath over the armor is flame retardant,
Low Smoke Zero Halogen chemically crosslinked polyolefin (XLPO). Thicknesses shown in the data table in
the pdf file embedded below.

Armor:
Braided Bronze.

Tests:
Meets applicable test requirements in IEC 60502, IEC 60092-354, IEEE 45-1998 & 1993 (draft), ICEA S-68-
516, UL 1072, J-128 and flame test in IEC 332-2, cat A, A/F.

Rating:
Listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, (NRTL) in conformance to IEC 60502, IEC 60092-
354, UL 1072 and ICEA S-68-516. Cable meets the performance requirements of IEEE 45-1998 % 1993
(draft). Type approved by DNV, ABS and LRS.

Bostrig MHV3-15(LS)BS data sheet:

Double Click to Open:

MHV3 15kVLS(IEC8,7 15kV) .pdf

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CONDUCTOR BUILT-UP and RESISTANCE, IEC 60228

Conductor resistance, tinned copper 250V and 0,6/1kV.
In accordance with IEC 60228, class 2.
Tinned stranded copper conductors for single core and multicore cables 250V and 0,6/1kV

Nom. cond. No. of wires Approx. Max. resistance

area and diam. pr km
diameter of
wires 20C 85C
mm mm mm ohm ohm

0,5 7x 0,30 0,9 36,7 46,1

0,75 7x 0,37 1,1 24,8 31,1
1 7x 0,43 1,3 18,2 22,8
1,5 7x 0,53 1,6 12,2 15,3
2,5 7x 0,67 2,0 7,56 9,49
4 7x 0,85 2,6 4,70 5,90
6 7x 1,05 3,2 3,11 3,91
10 7x 1,35 4,1 1,84 2,31
16 7x 1,71 5,2 1,16 1,46
25 7 x 2,13 6,6 0,734 0,921
35 19x 1,53 7,7 0,529 0,664
50 19x 1,80 9,1 0,391 0,491
70 19x 2,17 10,9 0,270 0,339
95 37x 1,80 12,6 0,195 0,245
120 37x 2,03 14,2 0,154 0,193
150 37x 2,27 15,9 0,126 0,158
185 37x 2,52 17,7 0,100 0,126
240 61x 2,24 20,2 0,0762 0,0957
300 61x 2,52 22,6 0,0607 0,0762
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Tests methods for all Cable Components in the RFOU, RFXU,

BFOU and BFXU cables

1. Acid Gas Emission tested according to MIL-C-24643 paragraph 4.7.25

2. Halogen Content tested according to IEC 754-1
3. Smoke Index tested according to NES 711
4. Toxicity Index tested according to NES 713

Table of Test results (representing project not to exceed values)

1) % HCl 2) Halogen 3) Smoke 4) Toxicity
Content Index Index
Notes 1 & 2
Insulation 0.5 % 0.5 % approx. 70 1.5
Fillers 0.5 % 0.5 % 45 5.0
Bedding 0.5 % 0.5 % 60 5.0
Sheath
(Halogen- 0.5 % 0.5 % < 45 5.0
free)

Notes

1. The smoke index value of the insulation is higher due to the

compound components used to impart flame retardant properties
to the material.

2. The smoke index values of the fillers, bedding and sheathing

materials are higher than specified in MIL-C-24643 due to the
low-temperature requirements for White Rose (-40C cold bend,
-35C cold impact, CSA C22.2 No.38-95).
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INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Minimum cable bending radius, RFXU,RFOU, BFXU and BFOU, 250V and 0,6/1kV cables.

The internal radius of cable bends which are not subjected to movements by expansion, is not to be less than:

6 times the external diameter of cable when fixed installed

8 times the external diameter of cables during installation

Installations temperature, RFXU,RFOU, BFXU and BFOU, 250V and 0,6/1kV cables..

Minimum recommendated temperature of installations:

- 20C for RFXU, RFOU, BFXU and BFOU cables.

- 10C for QFCI optical fiber cable

Storage conditions, RFXU,RFOU, BFXU and BFOU, 250V and 0,6/1kV cables..

Extended storage conditions on the site can be estimated to at least two years. The cable-ends always have to be
sealed to stop ingress of moisture.

Note: One turn of the cable have to be scrapped if the cable end not have been sealed.

Minimum cable bending radius, Bostrig MHV(LS) cables.

The internal radius of cable bends which are not subjected to movements by expansion, is not to be less than:

6 times the external diameter of cable for unarmoured and sheathed cables

8 times the external diameter of armoured and sheathed cables

Installations temperature, Bostrig MHV(LS) cables.

Minimum recommendated temperature of installations:

- 40C for MHV cables.

Storage conditions, Bostrig MHV(LS) cables.

Extended storage conditions on the site can be estimated to at least two years. The cable-ends always have to be
sealed to stop ingress of moisture.

Note: One turn of the cable have to be scrapped if the cable end not have been sealed.
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STANDARD WOODEN DRUM

Flanges, 2-ply
(spruce)

Center
hole
Barrel

Bolts for
reinforcing

Material : spruce

Flanges : 2-ply, 90 cross grain

Barrel : reinforced with through-going bolts

Center hole : each drum has a center hole (spindle)

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STANDARD WOODEN DRUM, PACKED, WITH LAGGING

Sealed
cable end
Lagging

Hoop-iron

1. Lagging is nailed to the drum.

2. 2 or 3 hoop-irons are applied over the lagging to ensure the tightness to the drum.

3. The sealed inner cableend is coming out through the flange, which makes it possible to test
the cable on the drum.

4. The drum may be lifted by forklift truck, or through the center hole.
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PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

1. After inspection and testing withnessed by COMPANY's representative the cable ends are sealed.
The cable is packed on our standard wooden drums and lagged.

2. The cable drums are marked in accordance with instructions given in the Purchase Order
documents.

3. Both cable ends are free, (the inner end comes out through the drum flange) and the cable can thus be tested
while still on drum.

UNPACKING PROCEDURE
1. Remove the hoop-irons, they are not nailed to the lagging.

2. Remove the lagging, which is nailed to the drum flanges.

3. The cable is now ready to be pulled.

SHIPPING AND STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

The drums may be lifted by forklift truck or through the center hole.

The drums must be stored in the upright position, small drums may be stored in two layers, use stoppers at the end
of the bottom row. The drums may be sent by rail, ship or air.

During shipment the drums are prevented from starting rolling by placing (wooden) stoppers underneath by the
flanges, like this:
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HANDLING OF CABLE DRUMS

Although genereally tough, cables can be

damaged by impact, pinching or abrasion. Pay-
off spooling shall be an easy operation. Through
faulty handling cables may slide or "crawl". This
can result in pinching or locking and cause
damage.

Tightening
Due to changing weather conditions or transport,
wooden drums may slightly shrink or loosen
which necessitates retightening of the flange
nuts.

Rolling of drums
To prevent cable "crawl", drums must be rolled in
the same direction as the cable has been laid up
on the drum from the factory. This is especially
when the wooden lagging has been removed.
Care must be taken when drums are rolled
against each other, specially when cardboard
protection is used, or if wooden lagging has been
removed.

Lifting
When using wires or ropes for lifting,
they must be parallell to the flanges
to prevent inward pressure. (Use
spreader.)
When using a fork lift truck the forks
must be applied across the flanges and
have sufficient reach.
Drums must be lowered gently, not
dropped.
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Stacking
Drums MUST be stacked or stored
STANDING on the flanges, not lying flat. Wood
chocks should be placed onder the flanges to
prevent accidental rolling. When stacking it is
essential to have the flanges meet, particulaly
with heavy drums. When cardboard protection is
used, stacking should be avoided.

Inner Cable End

Normally the inner end protrudes through one of
the flanges. It is well protected on leaving the
factory, but may protrude somewhat because of
its stiffness. Special care must therefor be taken
to prevent damage by lifting tackle, drums or
other objects, and to prevent the protruding end
from causing damages to its surroundings.

Temperature
Handling and spooling of cables must only take
place within the specified temperature range (as
specified in contracts, sales documents, manuals
etc.) The cable needs time to adjust to changes
in temperature. It is estimated that a full cable
drum needs about 24 hours to adjust to a
temperature change of 20C.
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Direction of spooling
The cable must be drawn off the drum AGAINST
the direction the cable has been laid up on the
drum.

Cutting
When cut, the exposed cable ends must be
taped or otherwise sealed off to keep out
moisture.

Transport - road/rail
The drums must be secured by suitable wooden
wedges pressed under the flanges and nailed to
the floor.
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CODE DESIGNATION
This code designation covers the norwegian cables RFXU, RFOU, BFXU, BFOU and QFCI and it does not
cover the Bostrig MHV cables.

EPR = EPDM - ethylene propylene rubber

MICA - Mica Glass Tape

HF/FR - Halogenfree thermoplastic or thermoset compound (filling compound)

SHF1 - Flame retardant halogen-free thermoplastic compound

According to IEC 92-359, type SHF1

SHF2 - Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound

According to IEC 92-359, type SHF2

(Cables up to and including 36kV)

Materials 1.Letter: 2.Letter: 3.Letter: 4.Letter:
Insulation Bedding/ Braid/ Outher
Sheath Armour Sheath
Mica/EPR B
EPR R
Optical fibre in loose tube Q
HF/FR (filling Compound) F
(BF- and RF-cables)
Armour, Galvanized Steel Wire Braid C
Armour, Tinned Copper Wire Braid O
No armour X
SHF1 sheath I
SHF2 sheath U

Additional abbreviation for instrumentation cables:

Collective screen cable............................ (c)
Individual pair/triple sceened cable........... (i)