VDE Cable Symbols for aluminium cables
CABLE SYMBOLS ACCORDING TO VDE Standard
POWER CABLES
- “N” VDE Standard
- “(N)” On the basis of VDE Standard
Conductor material
- “A” Aluminium
Insulation material:
- “Y” Polyvinyl chloride(PVC)
- “2Y” Polyethylene (PE)
- “2X” Cross-linked PE (XLPE)
Concentric conductor, screen
- “C” Concentric copper conductor
- “CW” Concentric copper conductor, Wave-form (Ceander)
Armouring
- “R” Armour of round wires
- “B’ Steel tape armour
Sheath material
- “Y” Polyvinyl chloride(PVC)
- “2Y” Polyethylene (PE)