Power and Control Cables
ATC make Power and control cables as per IS 1554:1988, which pertains to PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables for working voltages up to and including 1100 volts:
1. Scope:
- This standard covers requirements and tests for armoured and unarmoured single-core, twin-core, three-core, and multi-core PVC insulated and sheathed cables.
- These cables are used for electric supply and control purposes.
2. Construction and Features
- Conductor Material: The conductors can be made f aluminium or copper.
- Conductor Construction: Conductor types include solid (Class 1) or stranded (Class 2).
- Number of Cores: The cables can have single-core to multicore configurations.
- Insulation Type: The insulation can be either Type A or Type C.
- Sheath Type: The outer sheath is classified as ST1 or ST2.
- Armoured/Unarmoured: These cables can be armoured or unarmoured.
3. Operating Voltage:
- These cables may be operated continuously at a power frequency voltage up to 10 percent higher than the rated voltage.
4. Short Circuit Ratings:
- The short circuit ratings of cables covered by this standard are under preparation.


