Features:

• This ministry of defence standard details requirements of small multicore cables having PVC and polyethylene insulated cores, with or without screening, and a PVC sheath. Cables to this standard are intended for use in similar applications to those detailed in DEF STAN 61 - 12 (Part 4)

• AS in DEF STAN 61 - 12 (Part 4), none of the cables listed in this standard are intended to be used as power cables or for the direct connection of equipment to mains power supplies

• Low tension (LT) cores, which is 16 / 0.2 mm and having PVC insulation

• Low tension cores are suitable for operation at voltage up to 440 V (rms) and frequencies up to 1,600 Hz

• The cables having PVC insulation and sheath can be offered with either general purpose or heat resisting grades of PVC The standard types are suitable for a maximum (conductor) operating temperature of 70°C, whilst those manufactured with heat resisting PVC are suitable for a maximum (conductor) operating temperature of 85°C