The Handbook - Olex

1 The Handbook2012 EDITIONOnly the names have been changed to protect the cables that have been keeping Australians safe and secure for 30 years have a new is now the name to specify for the cables you ve always relied on where safety and security are critical to maintain circuit integrity for mains power, lighting, alarms, pumps and other essential services when under , backed by the global resources of Nexans, Olex is, more than ever, your one-stop-shop for the most complete range of performance Pyrolex Envirolex Cables are insulated and sheathed with stable materials which may contain certain toxic sub stances including lead.

2 Insulation and sheathing materials should not be chewed or you require more detailed data regarding materials, please contact our Group Safety Manager on 03 9281 4444 or refer to our web site, Cables must be installed in accordance with the requirements of Section 3 Selection and Installation of Wiring Systems in the latest issue of AS/NZS 3000 or the appropriate ruling standard in the country of installation. Cables must also be connected by a licensed electrician, as ruled in the state or country of installation.

3 In particular your attention is drawn to Section of the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) Fundamental and installers can be assured the products provided by Olex meet the requirements of the relevant cable standard, but must ensure appropriate selection of cables for the electrical installation Areas Installation of wiring and fittings for hazardous areas, flammable or explosive gas, liquid, dust or solids must comply with Section Hazardous Areas, of AS/NZS 3000, and other relevant Australian Standards for specific hazards and NotePVC 90 C Thermal Rating The current carrying capacities for thermoplastic cables, including flexible cords used as fixed wiring, insulated with V-90 and V-90HT PVC compounds have been based on a conductor operating temperature of 75 C (refer AS/NZS Table 1 Note 2).

4 SAFETYWARNINGA lsecure Envirolex Cables 7 Low Voltage1 Core PVC Insulated 9 1 Core PVC SDI 10 1 Core XLPE/PVC Single Core 11 2 & 3 Core PVC Flat 12 2 & 3 Core+Earth PVC Flat 13 2 & 3 Core+Earth PVC Circular 14 2 & 3 Core+Earth XLPE/PVC Multicore 15 4 Core+Earth PVC Circular 16 4 Core+Earth XLPE/PVC Multicore 17 2 & 3 Core+Earth PVC SWA Circular 18 2 & 3 Core+Earth XLPE/PVC SWA Multicore 19 4 Core+Earth PVC SWA Circular 20 4 Core+Earth XLPE/PVC SWA Multicore 21 Multicore+Earth PVC Control 22 Multicore+Earth PVC SWA Control 23 4 Core XLPE URD Power 24 2, 3 & 4 Core XLPE Aerial Bundled 25 Industrial2 Core, 2, 3 & 4 Core+Earth Powerlex PVC OD Cords 28 2 Core, 2, 3 & 4 Core+Earth Powerlex PVC HD Cords 29 1, 2 & 3 Core Powerlex PVC Cords 30 1 Core Versolex HD Single Core 31 2, 3 & 4 Core Versolex HD Unscreened 32 5 Core Versolex HD Unscreened 33 4 & 5 Core Versolex HD Braid Screened 34 1 Core Titanex Single Core 352 Core.

5 Multicore+Earth Titanex Multi Core 362, 3 & 4 Core+Earth Flexolex HD Unscreened 37 3 & 4 Core+Earth Flexolex HD Screened 38 3 Core+3 Earths Varolex VSD/EMC 39 Multicore+Earth PVC Flexible Control 40-41 Multicore+Earth PVC/EMC Flexible Control 42 1 Core Silicone Single Core 43 Multicore Silicone Multicore 44 Pairs Instrolex Instrumentation 45 Pairs Instrolex Instrumentation SWA 46 CONTENTSThe 2012 Handbook34 Fire Performance1 Core Alsecure Premium Ceramifiable Single Core Flex 48 Multicore Alsecure Premium Ceramifiable Multicore

6 49 Single & Multipair Alsecure Premium Ceramifiable Instrumentation & Data 51 Data/CommsSecurity 53 Security/Audio 54 LAN 55 Coaxial 56-57 Optical Fibre 58 Telephone Internal 59 Telephone External 60 PVC Garden Lighting 61 Fire Alarm 62 Data 63 AccessoriesAlco Metal Cable Glands EMC, UW, HUW, AW, HAW 65-69 Alco Earth Tags Nickel Plated 70 Alco Gland Shrouds 71 CONTENTS4 The 2012 Handbook5 Current RatingsFlexible Cable Cord Colours 72 PVC Flexible Cords 73 Versolex & Flexolex Flexible Installation 74 Welding 75 Aluminium Aerial 76 Copper Aerial 77 Single Phase 2x1 Core PVC, XLPE, 110 C 78-80 Single Phase 2 Core PVC, XLPE 81-82 Three Phase 3x1 Core PVC, XLPE, 110 C 83-85 Three Phase 3 & 4 Core PVC, XLPE.

7 110 C 86-88 General DataCable Selection 89-91 Cable Installation 92 Minimum Size of Copper Earthing Conductors 93 Maximum Operating Temperatures 93DC Resistance 943 Phase Formulae & Conductor Size Conversion 96 Bending Radii & Motor Current 97 Number of Cables in Conduit 98-99 Cables in Conduit Space Factors 100 Pulling Tension 100 Abbreviations 101 LocationsLocations 102 The Olex Cable RangeHandbook Subscription 107 The Olex Cable Range 1086 ALSECURE ENVIROLEX CABLESA lsecure Envirolex cables are an extensive range of enhanced performance cables for the construction industry engineered to dramatically reduce environmental impact, particularly under fire conditions, while retaining the excellent mechanical and electrical properties designed into Olex cables.

8 Olex uses a variety of inorganically filled polyolefin based materials to engineer the cables in the Alsecure Envirolex range to meet a wide variety of end uses and performance of Alsecure Envirolex cables Conductor range up to 630mm2 Cable types from building wires to SWA, to multicore control 90 C rated for superior thermal performance Improved performance under fire conditions: Flame retardant/self-extinguishing Reduced acid, gas and smoke generation Non-corrosive in fire situations Reduced toxicity of fumes during fire Halogen free ( no chlorine, bromine etc.)

9 Lead free No special termination or installation requirements Made in accordance with Australian Standards Alsecure Envirolex cables have been tested according to and comply with the requirements of the single flame tests specified in AS Envirolex products include readily strippable cables for general construction purposes as well as the tougher products commonly found in cables with higher fire performance Envirolex materials can also be used as alternatives to all other low voltage power and control

10 Cables (refer tables on pages 8 to 25). Cables are available on request, subject to minimum production on the Alsecure Fire Performance range of cables can be found on pages 47 to 51 of this & 3 core+earth flat, 450/750V X-90 (XLPE) insulated, HFS-90-TP sheathed to AS/NZS , copper conductors, 90 C. Note: Alsecure Envirolex cables are lead and halogen free and are suitable for green building ENVIROLEX FLAT Nom. Main Nom. Nom. Earth Nominal Approx. Product cond. conductor insul. sheath cond. overall mass code area type thick.