BS5308 / PAS5308 Cable



BS5308 Data Cable Part 1 Type 1 Unarmoured

CSE Cables supplies the full range of BS5308 / PAS5308 cables including:

  • Part 1 - Type 1 - Unarmoured: collectively screened and Individually & collectively screened
  • Part 1 - Type 2 - Armoured: collectively screened and Individually & collectively screened
  • Part 2 - Type 1 - Unarmoured Construction
  • Part 2 - Type 2 - Armoured Construction

Cable Application

Generally used in indoor applications these cables are designed to connect communication systems and electrical instrumentation in and around process plants in the oil, petrochemical, gas and other industries. These cables are not for direct connection to the public mains supply.

PAS5308 Cable Part 1 - Type 1 - Unarmoured Construction

1. Plain annealed copper wire conductors to IEC 60228/BS 6360.
2. Type 03C polyethylene insulation to BS 6234.
3. Individual pair screen (optional):
  a) Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side down, in contact with minimum 0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.
  b) Polyester isolating tape(s) numbered for identification.
4. Polyester isolating tape(s).
5. Collective screen (optional) - Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side down, in contact with minimum 0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.
6. RP PVC type TM2 to BS 7655, voltage rating: 300/500V. Outer sheath colours available are blue for intrinsically safe circuits and black as standard.
Also available is LSHF (Low Smoke Halogen Free) type LTS3 to BS7655. 300/500V rated.

BS5308 Part 1 Type 1 Unarmoured Data Cable

BS5308 Data Cable Part 1 Type Type 2 Armoureds

PAS5308 Cable Part 1 - Type 2 - Armoured Construction

Cable Application

Generally suitable for outdoor applications, specifically direct burial within the petrochemical industries.
1. Plain annealed copper wire conductors to IEC 60228/BS 6360.
2. Type 03C polyethene insulation to BS 6234.
3. Individual pair screen (optional):
  a) Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side down, in contact with minimum 0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.
  b) Polyester isolating tape(s) numbered for identification.
4. Polyester binder tape.
5. Collective screen (optional) - Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side down, in contact with minimum 0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.
6. Type 03C black polyethylene bedding to BS 6234.
7. Single layer galvanised steel wire armour to BS EN 10257-1.
8. RP PVC type TM2 to BS 7655, voltage rating: 300/500V. Outer sheath colours available are blue for intrinsically safe circuits and black as standard.

BS5308 Part 1 Type 2

PAS5308 Cable Part 2 - Type 1 - Unarmoured Construction

1. Plain annealed copper wire conductors to IEC 60228/BS 6360.
2. Type TI1 PVC to BS EN 50363.
3. Individual pair screen (optional):
  a) Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side down, in contact with minimum 0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire
  b) Polyester isolating tape(s) numbered for identification
4. Polyester binder tape.
5. Collective screen (optional) - Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side down, in contact with minimum 0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.
6. RP PVC type TM2 to BS 7655, voltage rating: 300/500V. Outer sheath colour available are blue for intrinsically safe circuits and black as standard.
Also available in LSHF (Low Smoke Halogen Free) type LTS3 to BS 7655. 300/500V rated.

BS5308 Part 2 Type 1

BS5308 Cable Part 2 - Type 2 - Armoured Construction

1. Plain annealed copper wire conductors to EC 60228/BS 6360.
2. Type TI1 PVC to BS EN 50363.
3. Individual pair screen (optional):
  a) Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side down, in contact with minimum 0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire
  b) Polyester isolating tape(s) numbered for identification
4. Polyester binder tape.
5. Collective screen (optional) - Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side down, in contact with minimum 0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire
6. Type TI1 PVC to BS EN 50363.
7. Single layer galvanised steel wire armour to BS EN 10257-1. 8. RP PVC type TM2 to BS 7655, voltage rating: 300/500V. Outer sheath colours available are blue for intrinsically safe circuits and black as standard.
Also available in LSHF (Low Smoke Halogen Free) type LTS3 to BS 7655. 300/500V rated.

BS5308 Part 2 Type 2 Data Cable

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