PV1-F (Tinned Copper/XLPO/XLPO)

PV1-F

Product Overview

Engineered for high-efficiency photovoltaic systems, our PV1-F Solar Cable is designed for maximum reliability and performance. These cables are rated for DC voltages up to 1.8 kV, providing a robust solution for demanding energy projects.

Key Features & Applications

  • Versatile Deployment: Perfectly suited for indoor and outdoor installations, including industrial solar farms and agricultural setups.
  • Harsh Environment Ready: Optimized for use in areas with potential explosion hazards and equipment requiring Class II protective insulation.
  • Flexible Installation: Engineered to withstand various mounting methods, including fixed installations, cable trays, conduit runs, and direct wall-mounting.

Construction Details

  • Conductor: High-performance flexible tinned copper (Class 5, per EN 60228).
  • Insulation & Jacket: Premium Halogen-free, cross-linked LSOH-XL compound for superior durability (Available in black or red).

Technical Specifications

Parameter Performance Rating
Voltage Rating (DC) 1.0 kV
Voltage Rating (AC) 0.6 / 1.0 kV
Max. Permissible Operating Voltage DC: 1.8 kV | AC: 1.2 kV
Test Voltage AC: 6.5 kV/5 min | DC: 15 kV/5 min
Min. Bending Radius 4 x overall cable diameter
Operating Temperature -40°C to +90°C (Max. conductor temp: 120°C)

International Standards

  • 2 PfG 1169/08: Requirements for Cables for Use in Photovoltaic Systems.

PV1-F 2 PfG 1169/08 Table1

No. of Cores and Nominal Cross Section (No.× mm²) Max. Diameter of Copper Wires (mm) Min. Insulation Thickness (mm) Min. Sheath Thickness (mm) Approx. Weight (kg/km) Max. DC Resistance of Conductor at 20℃ (Ω/km)
1×1.5 0.26 0.5 0.5 32 13.7
1×2.5 0.26 0.5 0.5 43 8.21
1×4 0.31 0.5 0.5 56 5.09
1×6 0.31 0.5 0.5 79 3.39
1×10 0.41 0.5 0.5 128 1.95
1×16 0.41 0.5 0.5 186 1.24
1×25 0.41 0.5 0.5 284 0.795
1×35 0.41 0.5 0.5 384 0.565

PV1-F 2 PfG 1169/08 Table2

Current rating conversion factors for different ambient temperatures
Ambient Temperature,℃ Up to 60 70 80 90 100 110
Conversion Factor 1.00 0.91 0.82 0.71 0.58 0.41

PV1-F 2 PfG 1169/08 Table3

Nominal cross section (mm²) Current carrying capacity
Single cable, in air (A) Single cable on a surface (A) Two loaded cables touching, on a surface (A)
1.5 30 29 24
2.5 41 39 33
4 55 52 44
6 70 67 57
10 98 93 79
16 132 125 107
25 176 167 142
35 218 207 176

Ambient temperature: 60℃,Maximum conductor temperature: 120℃.

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