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4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 Subsea Screened Power & Cat.6 CableIEC 60228 / TIA-568 · 0.6/1 kV · Subsea braided-shield power & cat.6 underwater lan cable

4R3501 & 4XM554 (4×2.50 mm² HDPE-Insulated Tinned-Copper-Braid Shielded Water-Blocked PUR Subsea Power Cable) & 8A2041 (Cat.6 F/UTP PUR Underwater LAN Cable) (IEC 60228 / TIA-568, 0.6/1 kV, -30 °C to +80 °C, min. bend radius 10 × OD).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Low-EMC design

Oil-resistant

Configuration

Order designation: 4R3501 Config A (Compact)
Outer Ø ≈: 10.4 mm
Net weight ≈: 155 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 4.5 kN
Core / stranding: Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)

All sizes (3)

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Rated voltage: 0.6/1 kV
Operating temp.: −30…+80 °C
Min. bend radius: 10 × OD
Core / conductor: 4×2.5 mm²/Cat.6
Outer protection: Aramid+Black PUR
Standard: IEC 60228

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is 4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 right for your machine?

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Water-blocked core matrix and hydrolysis-resistant subsea jacketing withstand continuous deepwater hydrostatic pressure.

Vertical / spreader reel

Suitable

Torque-balanced aramid or contra-helical steel armour supports vertical winch deployment without hockling.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Marine-grade outer sheath and armour package resist LARS sheave abrasion, UV exposure and salt-spray corrosion.

Trailing & towing

Suitable

High tensile breaking strength supports underwater towing, ROV excursion and seabed plough/trencher duty.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Subsea umbilical and tow construction is not intended for high-cycle indoor factory drag chains.

Use Drag-Chain Servo Cable

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableWork-Class & Observation ROV SystemsOffshore Wind & Subsea Power GridsOceanographic, Sonar & Seismic SurveyCommercial Diving & Subsea Intervention

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: 4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 (IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN) featuring power conductors (4×2.50 mm² / cat.6 pairs), longitudinal water-swellable tape (swwb) and aramid strength braid & pur jacket (4-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Power Conductors (4×2.50 mm² / Cat.6 Pairs)	Four 2.50 mm² stranded tinned copper conductors with 600/1,000 V HDPE insulation
2	Longitudinal Water-Swellable Tape (SWWB)	Water-blocking swellable tape preventing longitudinal seawater ingress
3	Tinned Copper Braid / Foil Shield (TCWB / OS)	High-coverage tinned copper wire braid (4XM554) or overall foil screen (4R3501 & 8A2041)
4	Aramid Strength Braid & PUR Jacket	960 kg aramid strength braid (4XM554) + black subsea polyurethane jacket (Ø 10.0–13.0 mm)

4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN with power conductors (4×2.50 mm² / cat.6 pairs) and aramid strength braid & pur jacket

4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 — Custom Drum Length & Termination Kit

Available in custom continuous subsea/wellbore drum lengths or pre-terminated assemblies

4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 — Routine & Hydrostatic Test Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, resistance & pressure/dimensional report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 0.6/1 kV (IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN)
Core / conductor construction: Power Conductors (4×2.50 mm² / Cat.6 Pairs) — Four 2.50 mm² stranded tinned copper conductors with 600/1,000 V HDPE insulation
Primary dielectric / buffering: Longitudinal Water-Swellable Tape (SWWB) — Water-blocking swellable tape preventing longitudinal seawater ingress

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −30…+80 °C (subsea, marine & submersible duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Aramid Strength Braid & PUR Jacket — 960 kg aramid strength braid (4XM554) + black subsea polyurethane jacket (Ø 10.0–13.0 mm)
Minimum bending radius: 10 × OD
Hydrostatic, tensile & crush duty: Tinned Copper Braid / Foil Shield (TCWB / OS) — High-coverage tinned copper wire braid (4XM554) or overall foil screen (4R3501 & 8A2041)

Resistance

Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking: Engineered for continuous submersion and hydrostatic integrity per IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN
Seawater, oil & chemical resistance: Resistant to seawater hydrolysis, hydraulic oils and abrasion per IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60332 / ISO 13628-5 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: 4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Aramid + Black PUR)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard 4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 subsea & marine configurations

Manufactured to IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN for subsea, offshore, deep-well and marine applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Tensile rating kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 Construction Schedule (−30…+80 °C)
4R3501 Config A (Compact)	4×2×24 AWG + 2×18 AWG (or 4C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	10.4	155	4.5	85
4R3501 Config B (Standard)	4×2×20 AWG + 4×16 AWG (or 8C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	13.3	265	9.6	110
4R3501 Config C (Heavy Hybrid)	8×2×20 AWG + 4×12 AWG (or 12C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	16.6	420	18.5	140

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Custom core cross-sections, pair/fibre counts, armour grades and factory drum lengths available per IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
4×2×24 AWG + 2×18 AWG (or 4C)	28.40	0.6/1 kV (45–100 Ω data)	−30…+80 °C
4×2×20 AWG + 4×16 AWG (or 8C)	10.70	0.6/1 kV (45–100 Ω data)	−30…+80 °C
8×2×20 AWG + 4×12 AWG (or 12C)	5.40	0.6/1 kV (High-Power Hybrid)	−30…+80 °C

Every production length undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, high-voltage dielectric or OTDR continuity and dimensional verification.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
Conductor resistance, continuity & dimensional verification (IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 0.6/1 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, water-blocking & mechanical endurance qualification (IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN)	Verified submersion integrity, tensile load and thermal stability across −30…+80 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

IEC 60228 / TIA-568 CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Factory Test CertificateCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX 4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 IEC 60228 / TIA-568 0.6/1 kV CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums or steel subsea reels
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m or custom continuous subsea/wellbore lengths
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom builds)
Lead time: 2–5 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDF4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 Subsea Screened Power & Cat.6 Cable – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSX4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-25
Updated: 2026-10-25

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define 4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 (4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 Subsea Screened Power & Cat.6 Cable)?

4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 (4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 Subsea Screened Power & Cat.6 Cable) is manufactured in accordance with IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN for 0.6/1 kV service over -30 °C to +80 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises power conductors (4×2.50 mm² / cat.6 pairs), longitudinal water-swellable tape (swwb) and aramid strength braid & pur jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for 4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041?

The minimum bending radius for 4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 is 10 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -30 °C to +80 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in subsea, marine and submersible service.

How are the concentric layers of 4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Power Conductors (4×2.50 mm² / Cat.6 Pairs) — Four 2.50 mm² stranded tinned copper conductors with 600/1,000 V HDPE insulation; (02) Longitudinal Water-Swellable Tape (SWWB) — Water-blocking swellable tape preventing longitudinal seawater ingress; (03) Tinned Copper Braid / Foil Shield (TCWB / OS) — High-coverage tinned copper wire braid (4XM554) or overall foil screen (4R3501 & 8A2041); (04) Aramid Strength Braid & PUR Jacket — 960 kg aramid strength braid (4XM554) + black subsea polyurethane jacket (Ø 10.0–13.0 mm).

What factory test certificates are supplied with 4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041?

Every production drum of 4R3501 / 4XM554 & 8A2041 undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per IEC 60228 / ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Subsea Power & LAN, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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