YY Control Cable Application
YY Control Cable is used as a control cable on conveyors, assembly and production lines. It is generally used indoors as an interconnecting cable in signal and control equipment.
These cables are not UV resistant but can be used outdoors if adequately protected against direct sunlight in trunking etc.
YY Control Cable Standard
Generally to BS6500 and VDE0250
YY Control Cable Structure
Bare copper conductor, to DIN VDE 0295 cl.5, fine wire, BS 6360 cl.5, IEC 60228 cl.5
Core insulation of special PVC compound type Z 7225
Core identification to DIN VDE 0293 black cores with continuous white numbering
GN-YE conductor, 3 cores and above in the outer layer
Cores stranded in layers with optimal lay length
Outer sheath of special PVC compound type TM2 to DIN VDE 0207-363-4-1 / DIN EN 50363-4-1
Sheath colour: grey (RAL 7001)
YY Control Cable Structure
YY Control Cable Technical Data
Voltage Rating: 300/500 Volts
Temperature limits:
Static: -20°C to +80°C
Flexing: -5°C to +70°C
Minimum Bending Radius: As Per Manufacturers Datasheet
Should not be installed at temperatures below -5°C