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EMC-screened marine & offshore VFD cable IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 13092,000 V (-40 to +125 °C)Heavy-Duty XL-CPE Outer Jacket

TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000 V IEEE 1580 Type P Bronze-Armoured Offshore Rig VFD Power CableIEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 — 2,000 V — -40 to +125 °C Marine & Offshore Cable

TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000 V IEEE 1580 Type P Bronze-Armoured Offshore Rig VFD Power Cable (IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309) engineered for 2,000 V service across -40 to +125 °C (min. bend radius 8 × OD).

Flame-retardant

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: TP(OBS)N-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 2/5 Cu/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: 2,000 V
Operating temp.: −40…+125 °C
Min. bend radius: 8 × OD
Core / conductor: 2000 V XLPO XT-1
Outer protection: Heavy-Duty XL-CP
Standard: IEEE 1580 Type P

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO) — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V right for your machine?

VFD inverter to AC motor screened feeder

Suitable

Symmetrical 3+3E split-earth geometry and dual 100% foil + 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 motors.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

SHF2-MUD or IEEE 1580 Type P XL-CPE jacket resists oil-based drilling mud, ester fluids and marine weathering.

Drilling jumbo & rotary mast feed

Suitable

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

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 & Tunnel Thruster DrivesOffshore Drilling Drawworks & Mud PumpsDiesel-Electric & Hybrid Vessel PropulsionOffshore Deck Winch & Crane Inverter Feeds

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V (IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO)) featuring 2000 v xlpo xt-125 phase cores (3×250 mcm), symmetrical tri-sectional grounds (3×2 awg) and heavy-duty xl-cpe outer jacket (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	2000 V XLPO XT-125 Phase Cores (3×250 MC	Electron-beam cross-linked 125 °C XLPO insulation on flexible tinned copper
2	Symmetrical Tri-Sectional Grounds (3×2 A	Three balanced interstitial ground cores eliminating shaft currents
3	Dual VFD Shield (OBS: Foil + Tinned Copp	100% Al/PET tape plus 85% coverage tinned copper braid shield
4	Inner Jacket & Bronze Braid Armour	Mud/oil-resistant inner sheath + bronze wire braid mechanical armour
5	Heavy-Duty XL-CPE Outer Jacket	Cross-linked chlorinated polyethylene mud- and arctic-resistant sheath

TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V — Standard Shipboard & Offshore Execution

Built to IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO) with 2000 v xlpo xt-125 phase cores (3×250 mcm) and heavy-duty xl-cpe outer jacket

TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V — Custom Drum Length & Gland Kit

Available in custom continuous shipboard/offshore drum lengths or with marine EMC cable glands

TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V — Class & Routine Test Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, conductor resistance & flame/fire test report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO). Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 2,000 V (IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO))
Core / conductor construction: 2000 V XLPO XT-125 Phase Cores (3×250 MCM) — Electron-beam cross-linked 125 °C XLPO insulation on flexible tinned copper
Primary dielectric / buffering: Symmetrical Tri-Sectional Grounds (3×2 AWG) — Three balanced interstitial ground cores eliminating shaft currents

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+125 °C (shipboard & offshore duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO)
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Heavy-Duty XL-CPE Outer Jacket — Cross-linked chlorinated polyethylene mud- and arctic-resistant sheath
Minimum bending radius: 8 × OD
Armour, screen & mechanical duty: Inner Jacket & Bronze Braid Armour — Mud/oil-resistant inner sheath + bronze wire braid mechanical armour

Resistance

Flame, fire & smoke performance: Qualified for marine flame-retardance and low-smoke zero-halogen / fire safety per IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO)
Oil, drilling mud & seawater resistance: Resistant to marine fuel/lube oils, salt mist and offshore fluids per IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO)
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO)
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60332-3-22 / IEC 60754 / IEC 61034 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Heavy-Duty XL-CP)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V shipboard & offshore configurations

Manufactured to IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO) for shipboard, offshore platform, drilling rig 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
TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V Construction Schedule (−40…+125 °C)
TP(OBS)N-VFD 3×35+3G6 VFD	3 × 35 + 3G6 mm² (3+3E EMC)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	29.4	1,760	15.8	235
TP(OBS)N-VFD 3×70+3G10 VFD	3 × 70 + 3G10 mm² (3+3E EMC)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	37.8	3,190	31.5	305
TP(OBS)N-VFD 3×120+3G16 VFD	3 × 120 + 3G16 mm² (3+3E EMC)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/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 grades and factory drum lengths available per IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO).

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	2,000 V (138 A VFD)	−40…+125 °C
3 × 70 + 3G10 mm² (3+3E EMC)	0.27	2,000 V (215 A VFD)	−40…+125 °C
3 × 120 + 3G16 mm² (3+3E EMC)	0.15	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, continuity & dimensional verification (IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO))	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO) tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO))	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 2,000 V rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Flame, fire integrity, oil/mud & mechanical qualification (IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO))	Verified flame/fire performance, fluid resistance 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 / 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 TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 2,000 V CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums or steel marine reels
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m or custom continuous shipboard/offshore 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

PDFTP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000 V IEEE 1580 Type P Bronze-Armoured Offs – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXTP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

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

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What governing standard and construction define TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V (TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000 V IEEE 1580 Type P Bronze-Armoured Offshore Rig VFD Power Cable)?

TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V (TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000 V IEEE 1580 Type P Bronze-Armoured Offshore Rig VFD Power Cable) is manufactured in accordance with IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO) for 2,000 V service over -40 to +125 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises 2000 v xlpo xt-125 phase cores (3×250 mcm), symmetrical tri-sectional grounds (3×2 awg) and heavy-duty xl-cpe outer jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V?

The minimum bending radius for TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V is 8 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 to +125 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in shipboard and offshore service.

How are the concentric layers of TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) 2000 V XLPO XT-125 Phase Cores (3×250 MCM) — Electron-beam cross-linked 125 °C XLPO insulation on flexible tinned copper; (02) Symmetrical Tri-Sectional Grounds (3×2 AWG) — Three balanced interstitial ground cores eliminating shaft currents; (03) Dual VFD Shield (OBS: Foil + Tinned Copper Braid) — 100% Al/PET tape plus 85% coverage tinned copper braid shield; (04) Inner Jacket & Bronze Braid Armour — Mud/oil-resistant inner sheath + bronze wire braid mechanical armour; (05) Heavy-Duty XL-CPE Outer Jacket — Cross-linked chlorinated polyethylene mud- and arctic-resistant sheath.

What factory test certificates are supplied with TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V?

Every production drum of TP(OBS)N-VFD & XT-125 VFD 2000V undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 (2,000 V 125 °C XLPO), and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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