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Control & signal cablesDIN VDE 0285U0/U 300/500 VPVC TI2/TM2 · JZ/OZ

YY / YSLY Unscreened Control Cable300/500 V unscreened flexible PVC control and connection cable (JZ / OZ / JB)

Fine-stranded Class 5 bare copper control cable with TI2 PVC core insulation and grey TM2 PVC outer sheath (300/500 V) for machine tools, conveyor lines, HVAC panels and production automation in dry, damp or wet indoor installations.

Flame-retardant

Oil-resistant

Approved

Cores × cross-section

Order designation: YSLY-JZ 7G1.5
Outer Ø min: 8.2 mm
Outer Ø max: 8.9 mm
Weight ≈: 166 kg/km
Min. bend R: 36 mm

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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
Temp. flexing: −5…+70 °C
Bending radius: 4–7.5 × OD
Core coding: JZ / OZ / JB
Flame test: IEC 60332-1-2
Size range: 0.5–35 mm²

Typical values for this cable type, based on DIN VDE 0285 / BS EN 50525-2-51 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is YY / YSLY right for your machine?

YY / YSLY is the standard European unscreened multi-core control cable for fixed and occasional-flexing machine wiring where external electromagnetic interference (EMC) is low and heavy mechanical armour is unnecessary.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Control cabinets, machine-tool harnesses, conveyor trays, instrumentation racks and HVAC plant.

Trailing & towing

With conditions

Suitable for occasional free movement without tensile stress; not for heavy outdoor abrasion.

Use JZ-500-PUR

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Standard PVC stranding is not designed for continuous high-cycle drag chains.

Use JZ-500-PUR

VFD inverter to AC motor screened feeder

Not suitable

Unscreened construction provides no EMC shielding; use CY / YSLCY where EMI is present.

Use CY / YSLCY Screened

Typical machinesMachine tools & assembly linesConveyor & material-handling systemsControl panels & PLC distributionHVAC, building & plant engineeringPackaging & bottling equipment

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: YY / YSLY-JZ 7G1.5 — Class 5 bare copper conductors, black TI2 PVC core insulation with white printed numbers plus green-yellow earth core, and silver-grey RAL 7001 TM2 PVC outer sheath.

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Flexible copper conductor	Fine-stranded bare copper wire to IEC 60228 / DIN VDE 0295 Class 5IEC 60228 Class 5
2	PVC core insulation	Special polyvinyl chloride compound Type TI2 (YI2 to DIN VDE 0207-4)EN 50363-3 TI2
3	Concentric core stranding	Cores stranded in concentric layers with short lay lengths (JZ with GN/YE, OZ without GN/YE)DIN VDE 0293-308
4	PVC outer sheath	Oil- and flame-resistant polyvinyl chloride compound Type TM2 (YM2), silver-grey RAL 7001EN 50363-4-1 TM2 · IEC 60332-1-2

YSLY-JZ / YY-JZ (3G–61G)

Black cores with sequential white numbers + 1 green-yellow protective earth conductor

YSLY-OZ / YY-OZ (2×–5×)

Black cores with sequential white numbers without green-yellow earth conductor

YSLY-JB / YY-JB (3G–5G)

HD 308 S2 colour-coded power/control cores including green-yellow earth

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on DIN VDE 0285 / BS EN 50525-2-51. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage U0/U: 300/500 V AC
AC test voltage: 4000 V AC (50 Hz, 5 min)
Insulation resistance: ≥ 20 MΩ·km at +20 °C
Conductor stranding: IEC 60228 / DIN VDE 0295 Class 5 fine-stranded bare copper
Current rating basis: DIN VDE 0298-4 (30 °C ambient in free air)

Thermal

Temperature, flexing: −5 °C to +70 °C (occasional movement)
Temperature, fixed: −40 °C to +80 °C
Max. conductor temperature: +70 °C (+80 °C fixed) continuous operation
Short-circuit temperature: +160 °C max. (up to 5 s)

Mechanical

Min. bending radius, fixed: 4 × overall diameter
Min. bending radius, flexing: 7.5 × overall diameter (occasional free movement)
Max. tensile load: 15 N/mm² of total copper cross-section during installation
Mechanical duty: Light-to-medium mechanical stress in dry, damp or wet rooms

Resistance

Flame retardance: IEC 60332-1-2 / EN 60332-1-2 self-extinguishing · CPR Eca
Oil & chemical resistance: Good resistance to industrial oils, greases and coolants
Indoor & outdoor note: For indoor use; outdoor routing requires UV protection or black sheath

Reference standards

Construction basis: DIN VDE 0285-525-2-51 / BS EN 50525-2-51 / VDE 0245
Conductor standard: IEC 60228 / EN 60228 Class 5
Core identification: DIN VDE 0293-308 / EN 50334 (numbered) or HD 308 S2
RoHS & REACH: 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) & EC 1907/2006 compliant

Identification

Sheath colour: Silver-grey (RAL 7001); black or blue on request
Core identification: Black cores with white numbers + GN/YE (JZ) or without GN/YE (OZ)
Sheath marking: TEBAOFLEX YY / YSLY-JZ [Size] 300/500V IEC 60332-1-2 CE
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 (insulated conductors ≤ 1000 V)

Sizes

27 standard YY / YSLY configurations

Typical DIN VDE 0285 / BS EN 50525-2-51 outer diameter limits, copper content and cable weight.

Dimensions & weights
Order designation	Cores × mm²	AWG ≈	Outer Ø min mm	Outer Ø max mm	Copper kg/km	Weight ≈ kg/km	Min. bend R mm
0.75 mm² Control Configurations (2 to 18 cores)
YSLY-OZ 2×0.75	2×0.75	18	5.0	5.4	14	42	22
YSLY-JZ 3G0.75	3G0.75	18	5.2	5.7	22	51	23
YSLY-JZ 4G0.75	4G0.75	18	5.7	6.2	29	62	25
YSLY-JZ 5G0.75	5G0.75	18	6.2	6.7	36	75	27
YSLY-JZ 7G0.75	7G0.75	18	6.7	7.3	50	98	29
YSLY-JZ 12G0.75	12G0.75	18	8.8	9.6	86	158	38
YSLY-JZ 18G0.75	18G0.75	18	10.4	11.3	130	228	45
1.0 mm² Control Configurations (3 to 12 cores)
YSLY-JZ 3G1.0	3G1.0	17	5.5	6.0	29	61	24
YSLY-JZ 4G1.0	4G1.0	17	6.0	6.5	38	75	26
YSLY-JZ 5G1.0	5G1.0	17	6.5	7.1	48	91	28
YSLY-JZ 7G1.0	7G1.0	17	7.4	8.0	67	121	32
YSLY-JZ 12G1.0	12G1.0	17	9.4	10.2	115	195	41
1.5 mm² Control & Signalling Configurations (3 to 25 cores)
YSLY-JZ 3G1.5	3G1.5	16	6.2	6.7	43	82	27
YSLY-JZ 4G1.5	4G1.5	16	6.6	7.2	58	102	29
YSLY-JZ 5G1.5	5G1.5	16	7.5	8.1	72	126	32
YSLY-JZ 7G1.5	7G1.5	16	8.2	8.9	101	166	36
YSLY-JZ 12G1.5	12G1.5	16	10.8	11.7	173	272	47
YSLY-JZ 18G1.5	18G1.5	16	12.7	13.8	259	395	55
YSLY-JZ 25G1.5	25G1.5	16	15.1	16.4	360	538	66
2.5–16 mm² Control & Motor Supply Configurations
YSLY-JZ 3G2.5	3G2.5	14	7.5	8.1	72	128	32
YSLY-JZ 4G2.5	4G2.5	14	8.2	8.9	96	162	36
YSLY-JZ 5G2.5	5G2.5	14	9.1	9.9	120	198	40
YSLY-JZ 7G2.5	7G2.5	14	10.1	11.0	168	265	44
YSLY-JZ 4G4	4G4	12	9.8	10.6	154	245	42
YSLY-JZ 4G6	4G6	10	11.2	12.2	230	352	49
YSLY-JZ 4G10	4G10	8	14.4	15.6	384	575	62
YSLY-JZ 4G16	4G16	6	17.3	18.8	614	885	75

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Dimensions and weights are typical values per DIN VDE 0285 / BS EN 50525-2-51. Minimum fixed bending radius shown is 4 × OD.

Electrical & current ratings
Cross-section mm²	AWG ≈	Max. DC resistance 20 °C, Ω/km	Single pair/core 30 °C, A	Multi-core bundle 30 °C, A
0.75	18	26	12.0	10.0
1	17	19.5	15.0	13.0
1.5	16	13.3	23.0	18.0
2.5	14	7.98	30.0	25.0
4	12	4.95	41.0	34.0
6	10	3.3	53.0	44.0
10	8	1.91	74.0	61.0
16	6	1.21	99.0	82.0

Current ratings at 30 °C ambient in free air per DIN VDE 0298-4 / DIN VDE 0891-1. Apply grouping derating factors for multi-core control and signal bundles.

Reel check

Will it fit your machine?

A first screen using datasheet values. Engineering confirms drum geometry, acceleration and tension with your quotation.

Cable sizeDrum core diameter (mm)

Cable length on drum (m)

Drum core 300 mm ≥ 72 mmBending radius OK (4 × OD 8.9 mm)

Minimum bending radius: 36 mm
Min. drum core diameter: ≈ 72 mm
Cable weight on drum: 8.3 kg
Copper content: 5.1 kg

Indicative only: based on the datasheet outer diameter and 4 × OD bending radius. Current derating for wound layers per DIN VDE 0298-4 is assessed separately.

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
AC voltage test	4.0 kV AC (50 Hz)	Every manufactured length
Conductor DC resistance	IEC 60228 / DIN VDE 0285 / BS EN 50525-2-51 (bare copper)	Every manufactured length
Sample tests
Vertical flame propagation	IEC 60332-1-2 / EN 60332-1-2	Per production batch
Insulation & sheath material physical properties	DIN VDE 0285 / BS EN 50525-2-51	Type approval

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

DIN VDE 0285 / BS EN 50525-2-51CE · RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) · REACH

Company certificates

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

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX YY / YSLY-JZ [Size] 300/500 V IEC 60332-1-2 CE

Delivery form: Export wooden drums or coils, cut-to-length on request
Packaging: Heat-treated ISPM-15 timber drums with sealed cable ends
Conductor / sheath options: Custom core counts, pair counts or sheath colours on request

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFYY / YSLY Unscreened Control Cable – technical datasheet27 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXYY / YSLY spec data (Excel)All 27 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-20
Updated: 2026-10-20

FAQ

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What is the difference between YY and YSLY-JZ / YSLY-OZ designations?

'YY' is the British/international shorthand (PVC core insulation 'Y' + PVC outer sheath 'Y') for the German VDE control cable designation YSLY. Suffix '-JZ' indicates white-numbered black cores with one green-yellow earth core, '-OZ' indicates numbered black cores without an earth core, and '-JB' indicates colour-coded cores with earth.

When should I choose YY / YSLY versus CY or SY control cable?

Select YY / YSLY for standard indoor control panels, conveyor wiring and machine tools without severe electromagnetic interference or mechanical crush hazards. Choose CY / YSLCY when a tinned-copper braid screen is required for EMC signal immunity, or SY / YSLYSY when a galvanised steel wire braid is needed for mechanical impact protection.

Can YY / YSLY be used in continuous drag chains or oil-flooded machine beds?

Standard YY / YSLY is designed for fixed installation and occasional free flexing in light oil mist. For severe mineral-oil and cutting-emulsion exposure under EN 50525-2-51, select H05VV5-F; for abrasion-resistant drag-chain or trailing service, select JZ-500-PUR.

What test voltage is applied to YY / YSLY control cables?

Although rated 300/500 V U0/U for continuous service, our YY / YSLY control cables undergo a 4,000 V AC (4 kV) routine dielectric spark/voltage test to verify core insulation integrity.

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