As bs6231 covers sizes up to a maximum of 240mm 2 panel wire with a size ranging up to 500mm 2 which are covered under the specifications set by the csa and ul are known as bi rated cables.
Bi rated cable chart.
18 april 2006.
Tri rated cable also known as bs6231 control panel wire is a flame retardant cable suitable for high working temperatures of up to 105 c.
30 july 2009 10 00 pm perspicacious posts.
Our cables also meet and exceed the requirements of the harmonised cable types h05v2 k and h07v2 k.
A similar cable with low smoke zero halogen sheathing can be found here.
Very often i use tri rated 6mm2 35mm2 cables but i cannot believe the ease of using bi rated.
I think the cost of the cable is saved when actually installing it as it is 10 times easier.
A printable specification is available here.
6701b 2491b lshf for other power or wiring cables return to the pvc power general wiring cables front page.
The 240mm2 lugs did fit fine and edf were happy.
Tri rated h05v2 k h07v2 k bs 6231 ul1015 csa 22 2 flexible pvc cable a2t cables are tested and accredited by basec the british approvals service for cables iso iec 17025 accredited testing laboratory 8578 regulatory compliance this cable is compliant with european reglation en 50575 the construction products regulation.
Tri rated cables are used in electrical cabinets switch control relay and instrumentation panels of power switchgear.