Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Polycab |
| Polycab product code | LVIS09CXSWY2016C1.5SA001S |
| Polycab type | 2XWY |
| Cores × size | 16 × 1.5 sq mm |
| Conductor | Stranded Copper conductor as per IS 8130, class 1&2 |
| Insulation | Insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) to IS 7098-1; 0.7 mm nominal |
| Inner sheath | Extruded inner sheath with PVC Type ST2/FRLS/FR/LSZH |
| Armour | Armoured with Galvanised Steel round wire to IS 3975; 1.6 mm wire |
| Outer sheath | Sheathed with Extruded PVC Type ST2/FRLS/FR/LSZH; minimum 1.4 mm |
| Overall diameter | about 20.1 mm |
| Voltage | 650/1100 V |
| Temperature | Max.: 90°C; short circuit temperature 250°c |
| Bending radius | Fixed installation 12 x Overall diameter (about 241 mm fixed) |
| Core colours | Red, Yellow, Blue, Black & Grey upto 5Core & 6 Core & above Grey with number printing |
| Standards | IS 8130:2013, IS 5831:1984, IS 3975:1979, IS 7098-1:1988 |
| Datasheet | Polycab product specification (PDF) |
Also known as: 16C x 1.5 sqmm control cable, 16 x 1.5 mm², 16Cx1.5, 2XWY 16x1.5, 16 core 1.5 mm control cable, armoured control cable, multicore control cable, XLPE control cable
Current rating
| How it is laid | Current rating |
|---|---|
| In the ground | 14 A |
| In air | 12 A |
From Polycab's specification: conductor 90 °C. Derate for hotter locations, grouped cables and long runs; your electrician makes the final choice.
Other core counts in this cable
| Cores | Overall dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 core | 11.9 | — | 27 A |
| 3 core | 12.4 | — | 23 A |
| 4 core | 13.1 | — | 23 A |
| 5 core | 13.9 | — | 23 A |
| 6 core | 14.7 | — | 20 A |
| 7 core | 14.7 | — | 18 A |
| 8 core | 16.5 | — | 15 A |
| 9 core | 17.5 | — | 15 A |
| 10 core | 17.5 | — | 15 A |
| 12 core | 18 | — | 14 A |
| 14 core | 18.9 | — | 14 A |
| 16 core | 20.1 | — | 12 A |
| 19 core | 20.9 | — | 12 A |
| 21 core | 21.8 | — | 11 A |
| 24 core | 23.7 | — | 11 A |
| 27 core | 24.1 | — | 9 A |
| 30 core | 24.9 | — | 9 A |
| 33 core | 25.7 | — | 9 A |
| 37 core | 26.5 | — | 9 A |
| 44 core | 29.7 | — | 8 A |
| 52 core | 30.9 | — | 8 A |
| 61 core | 33.5 | — | 8 A |
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Uses
Control cable for motor, starter and panel control, interlocks, PLC inputs and outputs, and field wiring between plant and panel. Typical uses: control and signal wiring of motors, starters, panels, PLCs and field instruments.
Not sure between armoured and unarmoured? See armoured vs unarmoured cable.
How to order
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