According to CEI 20-27

Designation groups Designation

Harmonised cable
Reference to
Authorised national cable
standards
Other national cable types
100/100 V
300/300 V
Rated voltage Uo/U 300/500 V
450/750 V
0,6/1 kV
ordinary PVC
PVC for temperature of 90°C
Synthetic rubber for temperature of 60°C
Ethylene propylene rubber
Insulation material Polychloroprene for welding cables
Polyolefin-based cross-linked compound with low
smoke, toxic and corrosive gases emissions
Polyolefin-based thermoplastic with low smoke, toxic and
corrosive gases emissions

Metallic coatings Copper braid shield applied around assembled cores

(shielding and
Copper braid shield applied around single cores
armouring)

Copper wire, tape, or strip screen over assembled cores

Concentric copper conductor
Steel wire armour
Flat steel wire armour
Steel tape armour
Steel wire braid armour
Flat non separable cables
Flat cables with three or more cores
Cable shape
Cables with double layer insulation applied by extrusion
ordinary PVC
PVC for operating temperature of 90°C
Oil resistant PVC
Synthetic rubber
Ethylene propylene rubber
Polychloroprene
Jacket material Water resistant polychloroprene
Polyurethane
Chlorosulfonated polyethylene or chlorinated
polyethylene
Polyolefin-based cross-linked compound with low
smoke, toxic and corrosive gases emissions
Polyolefin-based thermoplastic with low smoke, toxic and
corrosive gases emissions
 Copper
Conductor material
Aluminium
Rigid round, solid
Rigid round stranded
Flexible for dynamic laying
Conductor form
Flexible for fixed laying
Flexible for welding cables
Highly flexible for welding cables

Secondo tabella CEI UNEL 35011-36011 (ove applicabile)

Designation groups Designation

Copper
Conductor type
Aluminium
Rigid round, solid
Rigid round stranded
Conductor form Flexible round stranded
Highly flexible round stranded
Extra flexible round stranded or special construction
PVC for operating temperature of 70°C
PVC for operating temperature of 70°C of superior
quality (anti-aging)
PVC for operating temperature of 90°C
PVC-based insulation compound with a characteristic
temperature of 70° C (CPR)
Synthetic rubber for temperature of 60°C
High modulus ethylene propylene rubber
Elastomeric compound with low smoke, toxic and
corrosive gas emission
Elastomeric compound with low smoke, toxic and
corrosive gas emission

High modulus ethylene propylene rubber-based

compound with low development of fumes and acidity
with a characteristic temperature of 90°C (CPR)
Insulation material
Crosslinked elastomeric compound with low
development of fumes and acidity, suitable for cables
without protective coating, with a characteristic
temperature of 90°C (CPR)
Crosslinked elastomeric compound with low
development of fumes and acidity, with a characteristic
temperature of 90°C (CPR)
Thermoplastic compound with low smoke, toxic and
corrosive gas emission
Plastic material with low toxic and corrosive gas
emission (36011)
 Cross-linked compound with low smoke, toxic and
corrosive gas emission
Thermoplastic polyethylene
Cross-linked polyethylene for temperatures of 85°C
One or more mica tape strips or closed glass braid
Cores arranged for round cable
Cable shape Cores laid parallel for flat cable
Helically wound cores
Metallic coatings Shield made of aluminium or metallised paper tape
(shielding and
Copper tape, flat strip, or wire shield
armouring)
Stranded or braided copper shield
Double-strand or braided copper shield
Concentric copper conductor
Concentric aluminium conductor
Stranded or braided metallic armouring
Steel wire armour
Flat steel wire armour
Steel tape armour
TM1, TM2, RZ type PVC
PVC-based thermoplastic compound (CPR)
Ez type linear polyethylene
Cross-linked polyethylene, quality E4M
Synthetic rubber, quality Gy
Polychloroprene, quality Ky, Kn or Kz
Plastic material with low toxic and corrosive gas
emission (36011)
Thermoplastic compound with low smoke, toxic and
corrosive gas emission
Jacket material
Elastomeric compound with low smoke, toxic and
corrosive gas emission
Elastomeric compound with low smoke, toxic and
corrosive gas emission
Thermoplastic compound with low development of fumes
and acidity (CPR)
Elastomeric compound with low development of fumes
and acidity (CPR)
Cross-linked compound with low smoke, toxic and
corrosive gas emission

Key reference standards

CEI and EN Standards

 Standard Description
Specifies generation, transmission, and public
CEI 11-17 distribution systems of electric energy. Underground
lines from 1 to 45 kV.
CEI 20-13
Specifies the construction requirements, testing methods
(IEC 60502-1 as
and requirements for type R, R16, E, M1,M2, M16, M18,
applicable)
G7, G16, K insulated cables, for operating voltages from
(IEC 60502-2 as 1kV up to 3 kV.
applicable)
Specifies the test procedure for the determination of
CEI 20-16
partial discharge for medium voltage cables.
Specifies the construction requirements, testing methods
and requirements for PVC insulated cables sheathed
CEI 20-20/5
PVC, for mobile service, with operating voltages up to
450/750 V.
Specifies the calculation of the current rating of power
CEI 20-21
cables in steady condition.
CEI 20-22/2 Specifies the test procedure and requirements for
assessment of flame spread of bundled cables, with non-
(CEI 20-22 II) metallic material of 5 or 10 kg/m.
(CEI 20-22 III) Specifies the test procedure for the assessment of flame
IEC 60332-3-24 Cat. spread of bundled cables, with non-metallic material of
C 1.5 l/m.

CEI 20-27 Specifies the designation system for harmonized cables.

Specifies the test equipment and method for the

CEI 20-37/4-0 determination of the toxicity index of gases released
during combustion of materials from cables.

Specifies the construction requirements, test methods of

G10 insulated cables which do not propagate fire and
CEI 20-38
generate low levels of toxic and corrosive gases
(halogen-free), for operating voltages up to 1kV.

Specifies the construction requirements, testing methods

CEI 20-45 and requirements for fire resistant cables, for operating
voltages from 1kV up to 3 kV.
Specifies the general requirements for high modulus
CEI 20-48 EPR insulated cables for distribution, with operating
voltage of 0.6/1 kV.
Provides guidance on using electric cables with an
CEI 20-67
operating voltage up to 0.6/1 V.
Electrical systems at a rated voltage not exceeding
CEI 64-8
1,000 V AC and 1,500 V DC.
Electrical systems in buildings of historic and/or artistic
CEI 64-15
importance.
Specifies the equipment and method of test for the
EN 50200 resistance to fire of cables having a diameter of up to 20
mm. Method with mechanical shock.
EN 50267-2-1 Specifies the test method for the determination of
(IEC 60754-1 as corrosive gases (HCI) released during combustion of
applicable) materials from cables.
 Specifies the test procedure for the determination of
degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases, released during
EN 50267-2-2
combustion of materials from cables, by measuring Ph
and conductivity.
Specifies the methods for marking by inscription for the
EN 50334
identification of cores of electric cables.
Specifies the technical characteristics and test
EN 50336 requirements for insulation and sheath compounds of
power and signalling cables.

Specifies the equipment and method of test for the

EN 50362 resistance to fire of cables having a diameter greater
than 20 mm. Method with mechanical shock.

EN 50395 Specifies the test methods and requirements of

harmonised cables insulated in PVC and rubber with
EN 50396 operating voltage up to 450/750 V.
Describes the test methods for the evaluation of the
vertical propagation of the flame, thermal release, smoke
production, and the presence of inflamed
EN 50399
particles/droplets on the cables or wires. The method
allows for classification according to the Construction
Products Regulation (CPR).
EN 50414 Describes the procedure for the analysis of lead in the
(CEI 20-85) PVC.
EN 50525-1 Describes the general requirements for electric cables
(CEI 20-107) with operating voltage up to 450/750 V.

It is applied to flexible cables with thermoplastic PVC

insulation and PVC sheathing. These are cables with a
EN 50525-2-11 nominal voltage Uo/U no greater than 300/500 V. The
cables are for connecting domestic appliances to the
fixed power supply. Circular and flat cables are included.

It is in regards to the particular specifications for flexible

cables insulated with crosslinked elastomeric compound
EN 50525-2-21 and undersheating with reticulated elastomeric
compound or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), with a
nominal voltage of up to 450/750 V.

Describes the construction requirements, methods, and

the test requirements for single-core cables without
sheathing, with PVC thermoplastic insulation with
EN 50525-2-31
maximum temperature in continuous service of 70 and
90° C, for fixed wiring, with operating voltage up to
450/750 V.

Applies to oil-resistant flexible cables with insulation and

PVC sheathing. Shielded and unshielded types are
included. These cables have a nominal voltage Uo/U no
EN 50525-2-51 greater than 300/500 V. The cables are intended for
interconnection of the production machines. The
maximum temperature in continuous service for cables
in this standard is 70° C.
 It applies to single-core cables without sheathing,
insulated with halogen-free thermoplastic compound and
low emission of fumes and corrosive gases when
exposed to fire, for fixed wiring and at a maximum
EN 50525-3-31
service temperature of 70° C. These cables have a
nominal voltage Uo/U not higher than 450/750 V. For
cables with rated voltage 450/750 V there are two types:
Type 1 and Type 2

Concerns the construction and testing requirements for

single-core electric cables without sheathing and with
EN 50525-3-41 halogen-free crosslinked insulation, suitable for fixed
installations with particular fire behaviour characteristics.
Nominal voltage up to 450/750 V.

EN 50565-1 Vides guidance on using electric cables with an

(CEI 20-40/1) operating voltage up to 450/750 V.

Describes the construction requirements, methods and

test requirements for insulated and sheathed cables in
EN 50618 the LS0H crosslinked compound. Indicated for
photovoltaic systems with a nominal operating voltage
no greater than 1000 V in ac and 1500 V in dc.

Specifies the ageing conditions and procedures to be

EN 60216-1 used for deriving thermal endurance characteristics of
materials.
EN 60332-1-2 Specifies the test procedure and requirements for the
assessment of the vertical flame propagation on single
(IEC 60332-1-2) cables.
Describes the procedure for determining the potential
corrosivity of the gases emitted during the combustion of
materials taken from electric cable constructions by
EN 60754-2
measuring the acidity (pH) and the conductivity of an
aqueous solution resulting from the gases emitted during
combustion.
Describes the testing procedure for determining the
EN 61034-2 smoke density emitted by the cables subjected to
combustion. (Optical transmittance)

CEI UNEL
Standards
Table Description
UNEL 00721 Specifies the sheathing colours of electric cables.
UNEL 00722 Specifies the identification of cores in electric cables.

Specifies the electric cable designation symbols for

UNEL 35011
energy, signal and control for national cables.
Specifies the markings and classification of cables in
UNEL 35012
relation to fire.
 Describes the requirements of the Classes of reaction to
UNEL 35016 fire of cables in relation to EU Regulation "Construction
Products Regulation" (305/2011)
Specifies the continuous current capacities for open air
UNEL 35024/1 installation of power cables with operating voltages up to
1,000 V AC and 1,500 V DC

Specifies the continuous current capacities for

UNEL 35026 underground installation of power cables with operating
voltages up to 1,000 V AC and 1,500 V DC

Specifies the continuous current capacity for open air

UNEL 35027 and underground installation of medium voltage power
cables.

Describes the construction and size requirements of the

450/750 V electric cables insulated in G17 quality
elastomeric rubber, with special fire-reaction
UNEL 35310 characteristics and in compliance with the Construction
Products Regulation (CPR). Single-core cables without
sheathing and with flexible conductors. Reaction to fire
class: Cca-s1b,d1,a1. Type FG17

Describes the construction and size requirements of the

0.6/1kV electric cables insulated in high quality G16
ethylene propylene rubber with PVC undersheating, with
special fire-reaction characteristics and in compliance
UNEL 35318 with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
Single- or multi-core cables with flexible conductors for
fixed wiring, with or without shielding. Reaction to fire
class: Cca-s3,d1,a3. Type FG16(O)R16, FG16OH1R16,
FG16OH2R16

Describes the construction and size requirements of the

0.6/1kV cables for signalling and control, insulated in
high quality G16 ethylene propylene rubber with PVC
undersheating, with special fire-reaction characteristics
UNEL 35322 and in compliance with the Construction Products
Regulation (CPR). Multi-core cables with flexible
conductors for fixed wiring, with or without shielding.
Reaction to fire class: Cca-s3,d1,a3. Type FG16OR16,
FG16OH1R16, FG16OH2R16

Describes the construction and size requirements of the

0.6/1kV electric cables insulated in high quality G16
ethylene propylene rubber with M16 quality
thermoplastic undersheating, with special fire-reaction
UNEL 35324 characteristics and in compliance with the Construction
Products Regulation (CPR). Single- or multi-core cables
with flexible conductors for fixed wiring, with or without
shielding. Reaction to fire class: Cca-s1b,d1,a1. Type
FG16(O)M16, FG16OH1M16, FG16OH2M16
 Describes the construction and size requirements of the
0.6/1kV cables for signalling and control, insulated in
high quality G16 ethylene propylene rubber with M16
quality thermoplastic undersheating, with special fire-
UNEL 35328 reaction characteristics and in compliance with the
Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Multi-core
cables with flexible conductors for fixed wiring, with or
without shielding. Reaction to fire class: Cca-s1b,d1,a1.
Type FG16M16, FG16OH1M16, FG16OH2M16

Describes the construction and size requirements of

450/750 V electric cables insulated with halogen-free fire
UNEL 35368
retardant elastomeric rubber. Single-core cables without
sheathing and with flexible conductors. Type N07G9-K

Describes the construction and size requirements of

0.6/1 kV electric cables insulated with halogen-free fire
UNEL 35369
retardant elastomeric compound. Cables with flexible
conductors for fixed wiring. Type FG10OM1.

Describes the construction and size requirements of

0.6/1 kV electric cables insulated with halogen-free fire
UNEL 35370
retardant elastomeric compound. Cables with rigid
conductors for fixed wiring. Type RG10OM1.

Describes the construction and size requirements of

0.6/1 kV cables for signalling and control, insulated with
UNEL 35371
halogen-free fire retardant elastomeric compound. Multi-
core flexible for fixed wiring. Type FG10OM1.

Describes the construction and size requirements of

0.6/1 kV electric cables insulated in high quality G7
ethylene propylene rubber, PVC sheathing, fire retardant
UNEL 35375
and with reduced halogen emission. Single- or multi-core
with flexible conductors for fixed wiring, with or without
shielding. Type FG7(O)R, FG7OH1R, FG7OH2R.

Describes the construction and size requirements of

0.6/1 kV electric cables insulated in high quality G7
ethylene propylene rubber, PVC sheathing, fire retardant
UNEL 35376
and with reduced halogen emission. Single and multi-
core with rigid conductors for fixed wiring. Type
UG7(O)R, RG7(O)R.

Describes the construction and size requirements of

0.6/1 kV cables for signalling and control, insulated in
high quality G7 ethylene propylene rubber, PVC
UNEL 35377 sheathing, fire retardant and with reduced halogen
emission. Multi-core with flexible conductors for fixed
wiring, with or without shielding. Type FG7OR,
FG7OH1R, FG7OH2R.
 Describes the construction and size requirements of
0.6/1 kV electric cables insulated in high quality G7
ethylene propylene rubber, PVC sheathing, fire retardant
UNEL 35379
and with reduced halogen emission. Multi-core with rigid
conductors, reinforced with steel strips. Type
U/RG7ONR

Describes the construction and size requirements of

0.6/1 kV electric cables insulated in high quality G7
ethylene propylene rubber, M1 thermoplastic
UNEL 35382 undersheating, fire retardant and halogen-free. Single- or
multi-core cables with flexible conductors for fixed wiring,
with or without shielding. Type FG7(O)M1, FG7OH1M1,
FG7OH2M1.

Describes the construction and size requirements of

UNEL 35384 cables for signalling and control, type FG7OM1-0.6/1 kV,
FG7OH1M1-0.6/1 kV, FG7OH2M1-0.6/1 kV.

Describes the construction and size requirements of the

450/750 V electric cables insulated in S17 PVC, with
special fire-reaction characteristics and in compliance
UNEL 35716 with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
Single-core cables without sheathing and with flexible
conductors. Reaction to fire class: Cca-s3,d1,a3. Type
FS17

Describes the construction and size requirements of

electric cables insulated with fire retardant PVC with
UNEL 35752
reduced halogen emissions. Single-core without
sheathing and with flexible conductors. Type N07V-K.

Describes the construction and size requirements of

0.6/1 kV cables for signalling and control, insulated in
PVC, with PVC sheathing, fire retardant and with
UNEL 35755
reduced halogen emission. Multi-core with flexible
conductors for fixed wiring, with or without shielding.
Type N1VV-K, N1VC7V-K, N1VC4V-K.

Describes the construction and size requirements of

0.6/1 kV electric cables insulated in PVC, with PVC
sheathing, fire retardant and with reduced halogen
UNEL 35756
emission. Multi-core with flexible conductors for fixed
wiring, with or without shielding. Type N1VV-K, N1VC7V-
K, N1VC4V-K.

Describes the construction and size requirements of

0.6/1 kV electric cables insulated in PVC, with PVC
UNEL 35757 sheathing, fire retardant and with reduced halogen
emission. Single-core cables with flexible conductors for
fixed wiring. Type N1VV-K
Specifies construction and sizing requirements for
UNEL 36713
internal telephone cables type TR/R and TR/HR.
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