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EN 50288-7 XLPE/PVC instrumentation cableBS EN 50288-7+90 °C XLPE / PVC300/500 V · L/R ≤ 25–40 µH/Ω

RE-2X(st)Y Instrumentation Cable+90 °C XLPE-insulated collectively or PiMF-screened PVC instrumentation cable

High-thermal-stability 300/500 V process instrumentation cable built to BS EN 50288-7 with Class 2 copper conductors, +90 °C XLPE (2X) insulation, collective or PiMF Al/PET screen and oil-resistant flame-retardant PVC (Y) outer sheath.

Low-EMC design
EMC screen
Flame-retardant
Oil-resistant
Order designation
RE-2X(st)Y 4×2×1.0 PiMF
Outer Ø ≈
12.6 mm
Copper weight
90 kg/km
Total weight ≈
198 kg/km
Min. bend R (fixed)
94 mm
All sizes (18)
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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Rated voltage
300/500 V
EN 50288-7 · 2000 V AC test
Conductor temp.
+90 °C XLPE (2X)
+250 °C short-circuit rating
Max. L/R ratio
≤ 25 / 40 µH/Ω
0.5–1.0 mm² (25) · 1.5 mm² (40)
Capacitance
≤ 100 nF/km
OS · ≤ 115 nF/km PiMF+OS
Temperature
−40…+90 °C
core rating · −5…+50 °C install
Bend radius
7.5 × OD
fixed routing · 10 × OD pulling

Typical values for this cable type, based on BS EN 50288-7 (300/500 V) — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is RE-2X(st)Y right for your machine?

Combines the +90 °C thermal stability and low capacitance of thermoset XLPE (2X) core insulation with the chemical, acid, alkali and hydrocarbon splash resistance of an industrial PVC (Y) outer sheath.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Ideal for hot refinery pipe racks, steam-traced process lines and outdoor trays where +70 °C PE cores would soften.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

UV-stabilised, oil- and chemical-resistant Black RAL 9005 PVC outer sheath.

TBM gantry & advancing tunnel reel

Not suitable

Unarmoured PVC sheath requires ducting underground; specify SWA armoured execution for direct burial.

Use RE-2Y(st)Y SWAY

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Class 2 stranded conductors and thermoset XLPE insulation are for static process installations.

PUR Drag-Chain Control Cable
Typical machinesHot-Climate Middle East & Tropical RefineriesSteam-Traced Chemical & Petrochemical RacksBoiler Houses, Fired Heaters & Power PlantsEx-i Intrinsically Safe Process LoopsPulp, Paper & Acid/Alkali Chemical Units

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: RE-2X(st)Y PiMF 4×2×1.0 mm² with Class 2 copper conductors, +90 °C XLPE Black/White numbered cores, individual pair foil screens (PiMF), collective Al/PET screen and Black or Ex-i Blue PVC outer sheath.

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Stranded copper conductorsAnnealed bare or tinned copper, 7-wire stranded (IEC 60228 Class 2)Low DC loop resistance for 4–20 mA and HART digital transmitters
2Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE / 2X)Thermoset XLPE per EN 50290-2-29 (+90 °C continuous, +250 °C short-circuit)Does not melt or deform under high ambient heat or soldering/overload
3Individual pair screen (PiMF option)Al/PET laminated tape + 0.5 mm² tinned copper drain wire on each pairEliminates pair-to-pair capacitive crosstalk
4Polyester binder tapeHelical PET separating wrap over laid-up pairs or triadsMaintains circular pair bundle geometry
5Collective Al/PET electrostatic screen (st)Aluminium/PET tape (≥ 20 % overlap) + 0.5 mm² tinned copper drain wire100 % electrostatic shielding
6Oil- & flame-retardant PVC outer sheath (Y)Extruded PVC (TM1 / YM1 per EN 50290-2-22) with ripcord, Black RAL 9005 or Blue RAL 5015 (Ex-i)IEC 60332-1-2 & IEC 60332-3-24 Cat C flame retardant

RE-2X(st)Y (Collective Screen)

+90 °C XLPE pairs/triads with collective Al/PET screen and oil-resistant PVC jacket

RE-2X(st)Y PiMF (Indiv. + Overall)

Individual Al/PET pair screens plus overall Al/PET screen and PVC jacket

RE-2X(st)Y Ex-i (RAL 5015 Blue)

Sky-blue PVC outer sheath for Zone 0/1/2 intrinsically safe circuits

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on BS EN 50288-7 (300/500 V). Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage U0/U
300/500 V
Test voltage
2000 V AC (core/core & core/screen) for 1 min
Insulation resistance
≥ 5000 MΩ·km at +20 °C
Mutual capacitance (at 800 Hz)
≤ 100 nF/km (OS) · ≤ 115 nF/km (PiMF)
Max. L/R ratio
≤ 25 µH/Ω (0.5–1.0 mm²) · ≤ 40 µH/Ω (1.5 mm²)

Thermal

Max. conductor operating temperature
+90 °C (XLPE / 2X thermoset core insulation)
Ambient temperature, fixed / flex
−40 °C to +80/+90 °C (fixed) · −5 °C to +50 °C (flexing)
Short-circuit temperature
+250 °C (max. 5 s)

Mechanical

Min. bending radius, fixed
7.5 × OD
Min. bending radius, during pulling
10 × OD

Resistance

Flame retardance
IEC 60332-1-2 & IEC 60332-3-24 (Cat C)
Oil, acid & alkali resistance
EN 50290-2-22 TM1 chemical-resistant PVC sheath

Reference standards

Design standard
BS EN 50288-7
Conductor standard
IEC 60228 Class 2

Identification

Core identification
Black / White numbered 1, 2… (Triads: Bk/Wh/Rd)
Outer sheath colour
Black (RAL 9005) or Blue (RAL 5015 Ex-i)
Customs tariff (HS)
8544.49

Sizes

18 standard RE-2X(st)Y & RE-2X(st)Y PiMF instrumentation sizes

+90 °C XLPE core insulation with flame- and oil-resistant PVC outer sheath.

Dimensions & weights
Order designationFormatScreeningOuter Ø ≈
mm		Copper
kg/km		Weight ≈
kg/km		Min. bend R
fixed mm		Enquiry
0.5 mm² XLPE/PVC — L/R ≤ 25 µH/Ω · +90 °C
RE-2X(st)Y 1×2×0.51×2×0.5 mm²OS5.8154644
RE-2X(st)Y 2×2×0.52×2×0.5 mm²OS8.3257762
RE-2X(st)Y 4×2×0.5 PiMF4×2×0.5 mm²PiMF+OS10.75213480
RE-2X(st)Y 8×2×0.5 PiMF8×2×0.5 mm²PiMF+OS13.998228104
RE-2X(st)Y 12×2×0.5 PiMF12×2×0.5 mm²PiMF+OS16.6144322125
0.75 mm² XLPE/PVC — L/R ≤ 25 µH/Ω · +90 °C
RE-2X(st)Y 1×2×0.751×2×0.75 mm²OS6.2205546
RE-2X(st)Y 2×2×0.752×2×0.75 mm²OS9.1349468
RE-2X(st)Y 4×2×0.75 PiMF4×2×0.75 mm²PiMF+OS11.77116588
RE-2X(st)Y 8×2×0.75 PiMF8×2×0.75 mm²PiMF+OS15.3136282115
1.0 mm² XLPE/PVC — L/R ≤ 25 µH/Ω · +90 °C
RE-2X(st)Y 1×2×1.01×2×1.0 mm²OS6.6256550
RE-2X(st)Y 4×2×1.0 PiMF4×2×1.0 mm²PiMF+OS12.69019894
RE-2X(st)Y 8×2×1.0 PiMF8×2×1.0 mm²PiMF+OS16.6174344125
1.5 mm² XLPE/PVC — L/R ≤ 40 µH/Ω · +90 °C
RE-2X(st)Y 1×2×1.51×2×1.5 mm²OS7.5358456
RE-2X(st)Y 2×2×1.52×2×1.5 mm²OS10.96314882
RE-2X(st)Y 4×2×1.5 PiMF4×2×1.5 mm²PiMF+OS14.2129262106
RE-2X(st)Y 8×2×1.5 PiMF8×2×1.5 mm²PiMF+OS18.8252456141
RE-2X(st)Y 12×2×1.5 PiMF12×2×1.5 mm²PiMF+OS22.5374652169
RE-2X(st)Y 24×2×1.5 PiMF24×2×1.5 mm²PiMF+OS31.07421,235232
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Also available with galvanised steel wire armour (RE-2X(st)Y SWAY / RE-2X(st)YRY) on request.

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.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
2000 V AC dielectric test & mutual capacitance test2.0 kV AC for 1 min; C ≤ 100 / 115 nF/kmEvery manufactured drum
Sample tests
XLPE hot-set cross-linking test (EN 60811-507)Elongation under load ≤ 175 % at +200 °CPer XLPE batch

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

BS EN 50288-7 CompliantIEC 60332-1-2 & IEC 60332-3-24 Cat CCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

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

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX RE-2X(st)Y <size> 300/500V EN 50288-7 XLPE/PVC CE
Delivery form
Non-returnable fumigated wooden drums
Standard lengths
500 m · 1000 m standard drums (cut lengths on request)
MOQ
500 m (stock sizes) · 1000 m (custom)
Lead time
2–4 weeks ex-works
Incoterms
EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFRE-2X(st)Y Instrumentation Cable – technical datasheet18 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXRE-2X(st)Y spec data (Excel)All 18 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

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When should I specify RE-2X(st)Y instead of RE-2Y(st)Y or RE-2X(st)H?
Specify RE-2X(st)Y when the cable runs on outdoor refinery racks, boiler structures, or hot-climate desert installations where +70 °C thermoplastic PE cores (RE-2Y(st)Y) could soften, but where the outdoor PVC outer sheath ('Y') is preferred over LSZH ('H') for superior resistance to aliphatic/aromatic oils, acids, alkalis, and solar weathering.
How do I verify that the core insulation is true thermoset XLPE ('2X') rather than thermoplastic PE ('2Y')?
True XLPE (2X) is cross-linked and passes the EN 60811-507 hot-set test at +200 °C under mechanical load without melting or dripping, whereas thermoplastic PE (2Y) melts completely above +115 °C.
Is RE-2X(st)Y available with individual pair screening (PiMF) and Ex-i blue outer sheath?
Yes. Both collective-screen RE-2X(st)Y and individual-plus-collective-screen RE-2X(st)Y PiMF are stocked in Black (RAL 9005) and Intrinsically Safe Blue (RAL 5015).
How should the screen and drain wire of RE-2X(st)Y be earthed in instrumentation and Ex-i loops?
To prevent circulating 50/60 Hz ground-loop currents from coupling into millivolt or 4–20 mA signals, the Al/PET screen and tinned copper drain wire of RE-2X(st)Y should be bonded to the clean instrumentation earth bar at one end only (typically in the control/marshalling cabinet) and insulated against chassis contact at the field transmitter or junction box, in accordance with IEC 60079-14 and EN 50288-7.

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