{"id":5987,"date":"2021-10-13T08:59:02","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T08:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/?p=5987"},"modified":"2025-07-28T08:57:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:57:36","slug":"low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Low voltage electrical cable&#8217;s designations (0.6 \/ 1 KV)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each low voltage cable has a designation according to the norm. This denomination is composed by a <strong>set of letters and numbers, each with a specific meaning<\/strong>. This designation refers to a series of product characteristics (materials, nominal voltages, etc.) that <strong>facilitate the most suitable cable selection for your needs,<\/strong> avoiding possible errors in the cable supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-721 lazyload\" alt=\"Low voltage cable\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/designacion.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"315\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-721 lazyload\" alt=\"Low voltage cable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/designacion.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/designacion.jpg 613w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/designacion-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When a cable does not indicate this data clearly, it may be a faulty cable<\/strong>, which does not meet the safety standards or its proper functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34b1629e8ed\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">INDEX<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34b1629e8ed\" checked \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/#industrial-power-low-voltage-cables-06-1kv\" >INDUSTRIAL POWER LOW VOLTAGE CABLES 0.6 \/ 1KV<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/#-low-voltage-cable-denomination-06-1kv\" >&nbsp;LOW VOLTAGE CABLE DENOMINATION 0.6 \/ 1kV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/#designation-according-to-type-of-insulation\" >Designation according to type of insulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/#screen-designation-interior-lining-armature-seat\" >Screen designation, interior lining, armature seat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/#designation-of-the-different-types-of-armor\" >Designation of the different types of armor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/#designation-of-the-outer-sheath\" >Designation of the outer sheath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/#conductors-designation\" >Conductor\u2019s designation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/#rated-voltage\" >Rated voltage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/#explanation-of-the-number-of-conductors\" >Explanation of the number of conductors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/#cable-design-rules\" >Cable design rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/low-voltage-electrical-cables-designation-0-6-1-kv-2\/#additional-data\" >Additional data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"industrial-power-low-voltage-cables-06-1kv\"><\/span>INDUSTRIAL POWER LOW VOLTAGE CABLES 0.6 \/ 1KV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/power-cables\/\">Industrial power cables <\/a>&nbsp;0.6 \/ 1kV are for industrial power applications in various fields (general industry, public facilities, infrastructures, etc.), and international standards: UNE, IEC, BS, UL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some low voltage power examples cables 0.6 \/ 1kv are the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2014-09-09-a-las-12.13.03.png\" alt=\"low voltage power examples cables 0.6 \/ 1kv\" class=\"wp-image-1160 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2014-09-09-a-las-12.13.03.png\" alt=\"low voltage power examples cables 0.6 \/ 1kv\" class=\"wp-image-1160 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2014-09-09-a-las-12.13.03.png 769w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2014-09-09-a-las-12.13.03-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2014-09-09-a-las-12.13.03-768x590.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2014-09-09-a-las-12.13.03-624x480.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>THE ACRONYM MEANINGS FOR THE COMMERCIAL CABLE&#8217;S NAME<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What does it mean, for example, <strong>RZ1-K<\/strong> on a Top Cable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/toxfree-zh-rz1-k-as\/\">Toxfree ZH RZ1-K<\/a> cable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1163 lazyload\" alt=\"cable Toxfree RZ1-K (AS)\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2014-09-09-a-las-12.29.07.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"743\" height=\"285\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1163 lazyload\" alt=\"cable Toxfree RZ1-K (AS)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2014-09-09-a-las-12.29.07.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2014-09-09-a-las-12.29.07.png 743w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2014-09-09-a-las-12.29.07-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2014-09-09-a-las-12.29.07-624x239.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the manufacturer name (in this case,&nbsp;<strong>Top Cable<\/strong>) and the Trademark (<strong>Toxfree<\/strong>), the letters and numbers refer to the coatings of the cable, the conductor class, to the nominal voltage and to the composition end of the cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/acronym-1024x182.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29395 lazyload\" style=\"width:1170px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/acronym-1024x182.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29395 lazyload\" style=\"width:1170px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/acronym-1024x182.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/acronym-300x53.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/acronym-768x136.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/acronym.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>R<\/strong> is the insulation type, in both cases, is reticulated Polyethylene (XLPE).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Z1<\/strong> indicates that this cable has a polyolefin cover not flammable, halogen-free and with low smoke emission and corrosive gases in case of fire. Its designation is Z1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>K<\/strong> the letter K indicates that it is a flexible copper conductor (class 5), for fixed installations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0.6 \/ 1 kV<\/strong> indicates that it is a 1000-volt cable (low voltage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another example of the acronym&#8217;s meaning can be found with the Top Cable Powerhard RMV cable 0,6 \/ 1kV 3&#215;2,5 UNE 21123 IEC 60502 CE 1201416; which is the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top cable<\/strong>: Manufacturer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>POWERHARD<\/strong>: Trade name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RVMV<\/strong>: Cable insulated with PLXLPE (R), with OVC (V) seat, armoured with steel wire core (M) and covered with PVC (V)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0,6 \/ 1kV<\/strong>: The nominal voltage of the cable is 1000V (low voltage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3&#215;2,5<\/strong>: Three-wire cable 2.5 mm<sup>2<\/sup> without am-green<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UNE 21123 IEC 60502<\/strong>: Cable design standards. These standards define exactly what the cable looks like. Thicknesses, material qualities, tests to be carried out, etc. UNE 21123 is the Spanish design standard. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.en.une.org\/encuentra-tu-norma\/busca-tu-norma\/iec?c=64963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IEC 60502<\/a> is the standard on which UNE 21123 is based<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CE<\/strong>: CE marking obligatory for the marketing of the product in the European Community. This marking can be on the product or on the packaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>090102<\/strong>: Date of manufacture for traceability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-low-voltage-cable-denomination-06-1kv\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;LOW VOLTAGE CABLE DENOMINATION 0.6 \/ 1kV<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each cable has a standard designation. This designation is composed of a set of letters and numbers, each with a specific meaning. This designation refers to a series of product characteristics (materials, nominal tensions, etc.) that facilitate the selection of the most suitable cable for your needs, avoiding possible errors in the supply of one cable by another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a cable does not clearly indicate these data, it may be a defective cable, which does not comply with safety regulations or guarantee the cable&#8217;s life and proper operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meaning of each letter within each section is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"designation-according-to-type-of-insulation\"><\/span>Designation according to type of insulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Nomenclature<\/th><th>Cable type<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>R<\/td><td>Crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>X<\/td><td>Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Z1<\/td><td>Halogen-free thermoplastic polyolefin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Z<\/td><td>Halogen-free thermosetting elastomer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V<\/td><td>Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>Halogen-free thermosetting silicone compound<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>Ethylene-propylene elastomer (EPR)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"screen-designation-interior-lining-armature-seat\"><\/span>Screen designation, interior lining, armature seat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Nomenclature<\/th><th>Cable type<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>C3<\/td><td>Copper wire screen, helically arranged<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C4<\/td><td>Copper shield in the form of a braid, on the assembled insulated conductors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V<\/td><td>Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Z1<\/td><td>Halogen-free thermoplastic polyolefin<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is no screen, no inner lining and no armature seat, no letter is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"designation-of-the-different-types-of-armor\"><\/span>Designation of the different types of armor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Nomenclature<\/th><th>Cable type<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>F<\/td><td>Steel strapping arranged in a helical pattern.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FA<\/td><td>Aluminium strapping arranged in a helical pattern<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FA3<\/td><td>Longitudinally corrugated aluminium strip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M<\/td><td>Steel wire crown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MA<\/td><td>Aluminium wire crown<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"designation-of-the-outer-sheath\"><\/span>Designation of the outer sheath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Nomenclature<\/th><th>Cable type<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>V<\/td><td>Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Z1<\/td><td>Halogen-free thermoplastic polyolefin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Z<\/td><td>Halogen-free thermosetting elastomer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>N<\/td><td>Vulcanized chlorinated polymer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conductors-designation\"><\/span>Conductor\u2019s designation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Nomenclature<\/th><th>Cable type<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>K<\/td><td>Flexible copper (class 5) for fixed installations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F<\/td><td>Flexible copper (class 5) for mobile services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>Flexible for welding machine cables. When there are no letters on it, the conductor is made of solid copper, class 1 or 2.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AL<\/td><td>AL If the conductor is made of aluminium, (AL) is indicated.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rated-voltage\"><\/span>Rated voltage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Rated<\/th><th>voltage<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>0,6\/1 kV<\/td><td>Rated voltage 1,000V (low voltage)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"explanation-of-the-number-of-conductors\"><\/span>Explanation of the number of conductors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Nomenclature<\/th><th>Cable type<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>nGS<\/td><td>Number and cross-section of wires, in mm2 , with Yellow\/Green conductor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>nxS<\/td><td>Number and cross-section of conductors, in mm2 , without conductor Yellow\/Green<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cable-design-rules\"><\/span>Cable design rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cable design rules are also referenced in the marking of each cable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UNE 21123<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IEC 60502<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UNE 21150<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"additional-data\"><\/span>Additional data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Nomenclature<\/th><th>Cable type<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>CE<\/td><td>CE CE marking is compulsory for the marketing of the product in the European Community. This marking can be on the product or on the packaging.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manufacture date<\/td><td>Date of manufacture (YYMMDD). The date of manufacture is usually placed for traceability purposes. Traceability makes it possible to know who, when and where has carried out each stage of the process and with which materials.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can review concepts through this video that we have prepared:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LdnfxXfVdlU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each low voltage cable has a designation according to the norm. This denomination is composed by a set of letters and numbers, each with a specific meaning. 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