These state-of-the-art 1.5kV DC cross-connected cables offer outstanding performances, easy installation and long-term reliability for solar power plants. They connect photovoltaic panels for Utility Scale solar plants or rooftops and also connect them to the array box (if present) or potentially to the inverter.
| Feature Category | Feature | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Characteristics | Conductor Material | Tin-plated class 5 copper conforming to EN 60228 |
| Insulation Material | Cross-linked (XL) HFFR, EN 60811 and EN 60216-12 | |
| Halogen free | IEC 60754-1 | |
| Outer Cover | Crosslinked (XL) HFFR acc. to EN 60811 and EN 60216-12 | |
| Outer Sheath Color | Flexible class 5 | |
| Dimensional Characteristics | Number of Cores | 1 |
| Conductor Section | 6 mm² | |
| Outer Diameter (Nominal) | 6.1 mm | |
| Approximate Weight | 75 kg/km | |
| Nominal Outer Sheath Thickness | 0.8 mm | |
| Nominal Insulator Thickness | 0.7 mm | |
| Conductor Diameter | – | |
| Electrical Characteristics | Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) | 1.0/1.0 (1.2) kV AC, 1.5/1.5 (1.8) kV DC |
| Permissible Current Carrying Value in Air at 60°C | 70 A | |
| Permissible Current Carrying Value in the Pan at 60°C | 67 A | |
| Conductor DC Resistance 20 °C (max) | 3.39 Ohm/km | |
| Usage Characteristics | Flame Retardancy | IEC 60332-12 |
| Operating Ambient Temperature | 40°C – 90°C | |
| Short Circuit Conductor Temperature (max.) | 250 °C | |
| Smoke Density | IEC 61034 | |
| Corrosivity | IEC 60754-2 | |
| Weather Resistance | is Excellent | |
| Maximum Conductor Temperature During Use | 120 °C | |
| Ozone Resistance | EN 50396:2005 | |
| Resistance to Vibrations | Condition AH 3 (severe industrial conditions) acc. to HD 60364-552 | |
| Water Resistance | Passed 100 days 50°C water immersion test of EN 50525-2-21 annex D and E | |
| UV Resistance | EN 50289-4-17 method A, for 720h. Nexans prestige test 4000h |
