EUROBALISE SIF

Application

The cables are used in Eurobalise (ERTMS) speed control circuits. The cables are laid in trays alongside railway lines and connect an “Eurobalise” located between the rails to the Eurocoder (LEU) located in a control centre.

Reference Standards

• ALSTOM 5 326 203
• SNCF CT 446

Cable Construction

• Electrical Characteristics at 20℃Conductors: Class 2 stranded tinned copper.
• Insulation: Solid polyethylene.
• Inner sheath: Low density polyethylene.
• Screen: Two corrugated copper braid shields..
• Intermediate Sheath: Low density polyethylene.
• Armour: Galvanized steel braid armour.
• Outer Sheath: Flame Retardant PVC.

Mechanical and Thermal Properties

• Minimum Bending Radius: 8×OD (static); 16×OD (dynamic)
• Temperature Range: -30℃ to +70℃ (during operation); -20℃ to +50℃ (during installation)

Dimensions and Weight