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submarine & offshore power composite cable IEEE 1580 Type P (600 V – 15 kV)600 V – 15 kV (-40 to +125 °C)EBMR / CPE / LSZH Offshore Outer Jac

IEEE 1580 Type P & UL 1309 600 V – 15 kV Class I/K Extra-Flexible Bronze-Armoured Offshore Power CableIEEE 1580 Type P (600 V – 15 kV) — 600 V – 15 kV — -40 to +125 °C Subsea & Offshore Cable

IEEE 1580 Type P & UL 1309 600 V – 15 kV Class I/K Extra-Flexible Bronze-Armoured Offshore Power Cable (IEEE 1580 Type P (600 V – 15 kV)) engineered for 600 V – 15 kV service across -40 to +125 °C (min. bend radius 8 × OD).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV Config A
Outer Ø ≈: 32.0 mm
Net weight ≈: 1,850 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 85.0 kN
Core / stranding: Compacted / Class 5 Cu/SnCu + FO

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: 600 V – 15 kV
Operating temp.: −40…+125 °C
Min. bend radius: 8 × OD
Core / conductor: Class I/K Extra-
Outer protection: EBMR / CPE / LSZ
Standard: IEEE 1580 Type P

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV right for your machine?

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Halogen-free SHF1/SHF2, IEEE 1580 Type P or PE/PP submarine outer serving withstands marine salt mist, drilling mud and seabed/deck duty.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Approved for submarine seabed burial, J-tube pull-in, offshore platform cable ladders and shipboard bulkhead penetrations.

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Extruded lead-alloy radial water barrier or cross-linked marine elastomer sheath prevents moisture ingress in subsea and wet-deck service.

Motor stator, traction & converter leads

Suitable

Compacted copper or extra-flexible Class I/K tinned copper conductors terminate cleanly into offshore switchboards, transformers and thrus

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Submarine and armoured offshore power cable is not designed for high-cycle automation drag chains.

Use Drag-Chain Servo Cable

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableOffshore Wind Inter-Array & Export Submarine LinksSubsea Island & Platform HV/MV Power InterconnectsOffshore Oil & Gas Drilling Rigs & FPSOsCommercial Vessels, Polar Ships & Marine Propulsion

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV (IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification) featuring class i/k extra-flexible tinned copper, 110°c xlpo dielectric & phase screens and ebmr / cpe / lszh offshore outer jacket (4-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Class I/K Extra-Flexible Tinned Copper	Ultra-flexible stranded tinned copper conductors (600 V to 15 kV)
2	110°C XLPO Dielectric & Phase Screens	Cross-linked polyolefin insulation with semi-con & copper tape screens on MV
3	Bronze / Steel Wire Braid Armour	High-coverage bronze or galvanized steel wire braid over inner jacket
4	EBMR / CPE / LSZH Offshore Outer Jacket	Oil-based mud-resistant or halogen-free flame-retardant outer sheath

IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV — Standard Subsea & Offshore Execution

Built to IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification with class i/k extra-flexible tinned copper and ebmr / cpe / lszh offshore outer jacket

IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV — Custom Continuous Winch / Reel Length

Available in custom continuous subsea winch, tow or seabed lengths with water-blocked terminations

IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV — Hydrostatic, Tensile & Routine Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, optical OTDR / DC resistance & tensile test report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 600 V – 15 kV (IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification)
Core / conductor construction: Class I/K Extra-Flexible Tinned Copper — Ultra-flexible stranded tinned copper conductors (600 V to 15 kV)
Primary dielectric / buffering: 110°C XLPO Dielectric & Phase Screens — Cross-linked polyolefin insulation with semi-con & copper tape screens on MV

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+125 °C (subsea & offshore duty)
Hydrostatic & thermal stability: Verified thermal and hydrostatic stability per IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel winch reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: EBMR / CPE / LSZH Offshore Outer Jacket — Oil-based mud-resistant or halogen-free flame-retardant outer sheath
Minimum bending radius: 8 × OD
Armour, strength member & mechanical duty: Bronze / Steel Wire Braid Armour — High-coverage bronze or galvanized steel wire braid over inner jacket

Resistance

Seawater, hydrostatic & hydrolysis resistance: Engineered for continuous seawater immersion, pressure cycling and hydrolysis resistance per IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification
Oil, drilling mud & abrasion resistance: Resistant to marine hydraulic oils, salt mist, winch sheave wear and seabed abrasion per IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60794 / ITU-T G.972 / IEEE 1580 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (EBMR / CPE / LSZ)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV subsea & offshore configurations

Manufactured to IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification for subsea, oceanographic, ROV, seismic and offshore applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Breaking / tensile kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV Construction Schedule (−40…+125 °C)
IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV Config A	3×25–50 mm² (or 3P+FO Composite)	Compacted / Class 5 Cu/SnCu + FO	32.0	1,850	85.0	380
IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV Config B	3×95–150 mm² (or Heavy EOM)	Compacted / Class 5 Cu/SnCu + FO	48.5	4,280	130.0	580
IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV Config C	3×240–400 mm² (or Trunk HV/MV)	Compacted Cu + Lead/Armour + FO	78.0	9,650	210.0	950

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 breaking loads and continuous winch/seabed lengths available per IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
3×25–50 mm² (or 3P+FO Composite)	0.50	600 V – 15 kV (Subsea/MV)	−40…+125 °C
3×95–150 mm² (or Heavy EOM)	0.19	600 V – 15 kV (Subsea/MV)	−40…+125 °C
3×240–400 mm² (or Trunk HV/MV)	0.08	600 V – 15 kV (Trunk/HV)	−40…+125 °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, optical OTDR continuity & dimensional verification (IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 600 V – 15 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & water-blocking qualification (IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification)	Verified subsea pressure integrity, torque-balanced tensile performance and thermal stability across −40…+125 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

IEEE 1580 Type P (600 V – 15 kV) 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 IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV IEEE 1580 Type P (600 V – 15 kV) 600 V – 15 kV CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums, steel oceanographic winch reels or submarine turntables
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m, 3,000 m, 6,000 m or custom continuous subsea lengths
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom subsea builds)
Lead time: 2–6 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFIEEE 1580 Type P & UL 1309 600 V – 15 kV Class I/K Extra-Flexible Bron – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXIEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-26
Updated: 2026-10-26

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What governing standard and construction define IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV (IEEE 1580 Type P & UL 1309 600 V – 15 kV Class I/K Extra-Flexible Bronze-Armoured Offshore Power Cable)?

IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV (IEEE 1580 Type P & UL 1309 600 V – 15 kV Class I/K Extra-Flexible Bronze-Armoured Offshore Power Cable) is manufactured in accordance with IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification for 600 V – 15 kV service over -40 to +125 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises class i/k extra-flexible tinned copper, 110°c xlpo dielectric & phase screens and ebmr / cpe / lszh offshore outer jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV?

The minimum bending radius for IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV is 8 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 to +125 °C, ensuring mechanical, hydrostatic and dielectric reliability in subsea and offshore service.

How are the concentric layers of IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Class I/K Extra-Flexible Tinned Copper — Ultra-flexible stranded tinned copper conductors (600 V to 15 kV); (02) 110°C XLPO Dielectric & Phase Screens — Cross-linked polyolefin insulation with semi-con & copper tape screens on MV; (03) Bronze / Steel Wire Braid Armour — High-coverage bronze or galvanized steel wire braid over inner jacket; (04) EBMR / CPE / LSZH Offshore Outer Jacket — Oil-based mud-resistant or halogen-free flame-retardant outer sheath.

What factory test certificates are supplied with IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV?

Every production drum of IEEE 1580 Type P 600V–15kV undergoes routine conductor resistance/OTDR continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 Class I/K Extra-Flexible 600 V to 15 kV Offshore Power Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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