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Colour Coding Of Cores The colour coding of cores of insulated power cables for nominal voltages Uo/U to 0.6/1 kV is specified in the standard DIN VDE 0293 in accordance with the CENELEC harmonization documents. Cables For Internal Wiring With nominal current Uo/U to 300/500 V. Recommended colours for marking the insulated jackets : black, blue, brown, grey, orange, pink, red, turquoise, violet, white. All two-colour combinations of the above-mentioned individual colours are permissible. It is only permissible to use the individual colours green and yellow in the manner allowed under the pertinent safety regulations. Green is permitted to identify lighting chains. Multiple-Core Flexible Cables (2-5 Adern)
Identification Of Cores And Colour Sequences In Multi-Core Flexible Cables Number Of Cores 2 3 4 5

Cables WithGreen/ Yellow Core

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CablesWithoutGreen/ Yellow Core

3-to-5 core cables without green/yellow cores are currently not included in the harmonized types. Multiple-Core Flexible Cables (> 6 cores) The green/yellow core is always located in the outer layer. Cores are numbered from the inside beginning at 1. In the case of flat, flexible cables, the green/yellow core is located in the centre if possible.
Identification Of The Cores And Colour Sequence In Case Of Flexible Cables With 6 Or More Cores Black Core With Numbers With Green/ Yellow Core Without Green/ Yellow Core Same Colour For All Cores Except For Green, Yellow, Blue And Brown With Green/ Yellow Core Without Green/ Yellow Core

For PVC-Insulated And RubberInsulated Cables

Alternative For Rubber-Insulated Cables

Single-Core Sheathed Cables Insulating jacket of the core : Black or green/yellow. Exception in the case of decorative and lighting chain cable with brown core.

Single-Core Cables With nominal voltage Uo/U to 450/750 V. Recommended colours for following single-core coding : Black, blue, brown, grey, orange, pink, red, turquoise, violet, white. Use of two-colour combinations other than green/yellow, and the individual colours green and yellow is not permitted for installations due to possible of confusion. (Observation of the safety standards for equipment and system due to possibly limiting stipulations) New colour abbreviations have been defined in the CENELEC harmonization document HD 457 for use when ordering single-core cables. New Abbreviations To DIN IEC 757 (Based On English)
Colour Black Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet Grey White Pink Turquoise Old sw br rt or ge gn bl vi gr ws rs tk New BK BN RD OG YE GN BU VT GY WH PK TQ

(abbreviations to DIN 47002) (abbreviations to DIN IEC 757)

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