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EMC-screened marine & offshore VFD cable IEEE 1580 Type P VFD / UL 13090.6/1 kV – 2,000 V (-40 to +125 °C)Bronze Wire Braid Armour & CPCS/LSZH

IEEE 1580 Type P 0.6/1 kV & 2,000 V Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-EMC Bronze-Armoured Marine VFD CableIEEE 1580 Type P VFD / UL 1309 — 0.6/1 kV – 2,000 V — -40 to +125 °C Subsea & Offshore Cable

IEEE 1580 Type P 0.6/1 kV & 2,000 V Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-EMC Bronze-Armoured Marine VFD Cable (IEEE 1580 Type P VFD / UL 1309) engineered for 0.6/1 kV – 2,000 V 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 VFD 3×35+3G6 VFD
Outer Ø ≈: 29.4 mm
Net weight ≈: 1,760 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 15.8 kN
Core / stranding: IEC 60228 Class 5 SnCu

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 – 2,000
Operating temp.: −40…+125 °C
Min. bend radius: 8 × OD
Core / conductor: 125 °C EPR Main
Outer protection: Bronze Wire Brai
Standard: IEEE 1580 Type P

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is IEEE 1580 Type P VFD right for your machine?

VFD inverter to AC motor screened feeder

Suitable

Symmetrical 3+3 split-ground geometry and dual 100% foil + tinned copper braid screen contain PWM inverter common-mode currents.

Motor stator, traction & converter leads

Suitable

Low phase capacitance and transfer impedance prevent bearing currents and voltage reflection spikes on variable-speed marine motors.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

IEEE 1580 Type P / SHF2-MUD outer sheath and bronze braid armour resist drilling mud, ester fluids and marine weathering.

Drilling jumbo & rotary mast feed

Suitable

Qualified for high-power drawworks, top drives, mud pumps, subsea winch drives and dynamic-positioning (DP) thrusters.

Festoon & line chain

Not suitable

Fixed VFD propulsion and rig feeder cable is not intended for high-speed crane festoon loops.

Use (N)3GRDC5G-J/O Festoon Cable

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableMarine Azimuth & Dynamic Positioning (DP) ThrustersOffshore Drilling Drawworks, Top Drives & Mud PumpsOceanographic & Subsea Winch VFD DrivesDiesel-Electric & Hybrid Vessel Propulsion

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: IEEE 1580 Type P VFD (IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification) featuring 125 °c epr main phase conductors (3 cores), symmetrical split earth conductors (3 cores) and bronze wire braid armour & cpcs/lszh jacket (4-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	125 °C EPR Main Phase Conductors (3 Core	Flexible tinned copper phase cores rated 0.6/1 kV and 2,000 V
2	Symmetrical Split Earth Conductors (3 Co	Three balanced interstitial ground cores eliminating shaft currents
3	Copper Tape + Tinned Cu Braid Dual EMC S	100% copper tape plus high-coverage tinned copper braid shield
4	Bronze Wire Braid Armour & CPCS/LSZH Jac	Braided bronze armour + mud- and oil-resistant outer sheath

IEEE 1580 Type P VFD — Standard Subsea & Offshore Execution

Built to IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification with 125 °c epr main phase conductors (3 cores) and bronze wire braid armour & cpcs/lszh jacket

IEEE 1580 Type P VFD — Custom Continuous Winch / Reel Length

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

IEEE 1580 Type P VFD — 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 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 0.6/1 kV – 2,000 V (IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification)
Core / conductor construction: 125 °C EPR Main Phase Conductors (3 Cores) — Flexible tinned copper phase cores rated 0.6/1 kV and 2,000 V
Primary dielectric / buffering: Symmetrical Split Earth Conductors (3 Cores) — Three balanced interstitial ground cores eliminating shaft currents

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+125 °C (subsea & offshore duty)
Hydrostatic & thermal stability: Verified thermal and hydrostatic stability per IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel winch reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Bronze Wire Braid Armour & CPCS/LSZH Jacket — Braided bronze armour + mud- and oil-resistant outer sheath
Minimum bending radius: 8 × OD
Armour, strength member & mechanical duty: Copper Tape + Tinned Cu Braid Dual EMC Shield — 100% copper tape plus high-coverage tinned copper braid shield

Resistance

Seawater, hydrostatic & hydrolysis resistance: Engineered for continuous seawater immersion, pressure cycling and hydrolysis resistance per IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD 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 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD 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 VFD
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Bronze Wire Brai)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard IEEE 1580 Type P VFD subsea & offshore configurations

Manufactured to IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD 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 VFD Construction Schedule (−40…+125 °C)
IEEE 1580 Type P VFD 3×35+3G6 VFD	3 × 35 + 3G6 mm² (3+3E EMC)	IEC 60228 Class 5 SnCu	29.4	1,760	15.8	235
IEEE 1580 Type P VFD 3×70+3G10 VFD	3 × 70 + 3G10 mm² (3+3E EMC)	IEC 60228 Class 5 SnCu	37.8	3,190	31.5	305
IEEE 1580 Type P VFD 3×120+3G16 VFD	3 × 120 + 3G16 mm² (3+3E EMC)	IEC 60228 Class 5 SnCu	46.5	5,120	54.0	375

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 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
3 × 35 + 3G6 mm² (3+3E EMC)	0.52	0.6/1 kV – 2,000 V (138 A VFD)	−40…+125 °C
3 × 70 + 3G10 mm² (3+3E EMC)	0.27	0.6/1 kV – 2,000 V (215 A VFD)	−40…+125 °C
3 × 120 + 3G16 mm² (3+3E EMC)	0.15	0.6/1 kV – 2,000 V (305 A VFD)	−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 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 0.6/1 kV – 2,000 V rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & water-blocking qualification (IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD 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 VFD / UL 1309 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 VFD IEEE 1580 Type P VFD / UL 1309 0.6/1 kV – 2,000 V 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 0.6/1 kV & 2,000 V Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-EMC Bronze-Ar – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXIEEE 1580 Type P VFD 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 VFD (IEEE 1580 Type P 0.6/1 kV & 2,000 V Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-EMC Bronze-Armoured Marine VFD Cable)?

IEEE 1580 Type P VFD (IEEE 1580 Type P 0.6/1 kV & 2,000 V Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-EMC Bronze-Armoured Marine VFD Cable) is manufactured in accordance with IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification for 0.6/1 kV – 2,000 V service over -40 to +125 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises 125 °c epr main phase conductors (3 cores), symmetrical split earth conductors (3 cores) and bronze wire braid armour & cpcs/lszh jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for IEEE 1580 Type P VFD?

The minimum bending radius for IEEE 1580 Type P VFD 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 VFD arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) 125 °C EPR Main Phase Conductors (3 Cores) — Flexible tinned copper phase cores rated 0.6/1 kV and 2,000 V; (02) Symmetrical Split Earth Conductors (3 Cores) — Three balanced interstitial ground cores eliminating shaft currents; (03) Copper Tape + Tinned Cu Braid Dual EMC Shield — 100% copper tape plus high-coverage tinned copper braid shield; (04) Bronze Wire Braid Armour & CPCS/LSZH Jacket — Braided bronze armour + mud- and oil-resistant outer sheath.

What factory test certificates are supplied with IEEE 1580 Type P VFD?

Every production drum of IEEE 1580 Type P VFD undergoes routine conductor resistance/OTDR continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per IEEE Std 1580 Type P 0.6/1–2 kV Symmetrical 3+3 Dual-Screen Bronze-Armoured VFD Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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