VRIOGS 012.6.32 RevA - Public Transport Victoria

Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group StandardsVRIOGS 012.6.32‘Hypalon’ Red Track Lead Cable1 Core Copper Cable6mm 284/0.30mmRevision:AIssue Date: 12/10/2009NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

iiVRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision AVRIOGS 012.6.32 ‘Hypalon’ Red Track Lead Cable, 1 Core Copper Cable, 6 mm 2 ,84/0.30 mmRevision AIssue Date: 12/10/2009APPROVAL STATUSAPPROVER STATUS DATE QUALIFICATIONSDocument DeveloperVRIOG SteeringCommitteeApprovedAll SectionsAccredited Rail OperatorMetropolitan Train(Metro TrainsMelbourne)Intrastate Train(V/Line)Interstate Train(ARTC)Tram(Yarra Trams)For any queries please contact vriogs@transport.vic.gov.au.NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

VRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision AiiiPURPOSE OF THE STANDARDThe Standard has been created through the collaboration of members of theVictorian Rail Industry Operators’ Group (VRIOG) for the purpose ofestablishing standards which, if implemented throughout the Victorian RailNetwork, will facilitate the interoperability of infrastructure.The use of the Standard is not prescribed by law but, if adopted, conformitywith the provisions of the Standard is mandatory in order that the purpose ofthe Standard be achieved.DISCLAIMERThe Standard is published by the Director of Public Transport for informationpurposes only and does not amount to any kind of advice.Each person is responsible for making his or her own assessment of all suchinformation and for verifying such information. The content of this publicationis not a substitute for professional advice.The Director of Public Transport and VRIOG accept no liability for any loss ordamage to any person, howsoever caused, for information contained in thispublication, or any purported reliance thereon.COPYRIGHT STATEMENT© Director of Public Transport 2005.This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except inaccordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act.Where information or material is so used, it should be used accurately and theStandard should be acknowledged as the source of the information.NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

ivVRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision ATABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1.0 CONVENTIONS ..................................................................1SECTION 2.0 DEFINITIONS......................................................................2SECTION 3.0 SCOPE AND GENERAL .....................................................3SECTION 4.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION..................................................4SECTION 5.0 INSULATION.......................................................................5SECTION 6.0 CABLE VOLTAGE RATING ................................................6SECTION 7.0 CABLE TEMPERATURE RATING ......................................7SECTION 8.0 TESTS.................................................................................8SECTION 9.0 PACKAGING.......................................................................9NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

VRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision A 1SECTION 1.0CONVENTIONS1) Words or phrases that appear capitalised out of context are defined within theDefinitions section of this VRIOG Standard.2) The word “Shall” is to be understood as mandatory.3) The word “Should” is to be understood as non-mandatory i.e. advisory orrecommended.4) Uncontrolled Standards may not be referenced within the VRIOG Standards.These include former PTC Standards, Franchisee Standards, FranchiseeSubcontractor Standards and Infrastructure Lessee Standards.5) Controlled Standards, including Australian Standards and other VRIOGStandards, may be referenced but only if:• The referenced item can not be adequately explained with an amount oftext that could not reasonably be inserted into the body of the Standard.• The reader is not referenced to another Controlled Standard necessaryfor the item to be adequately explained i.e. one document link only.• The referenced document is a Figure or table and could not reasonablybe included in the appendices of the Standard.6) The format employed in the VRIOG Standards is compatible with AustralianStandards, and will be used from this point on.7) The numbering system for the VRIOG Standards is chronologically sequentialfrom the point of introduction, and is not based on any form of interpretivesystem.8) The VRIOG Standards contain engineering information necessary to operatea safe Railway. VRIOG Standards will not contain any information that can beconstrued as a work instruction, procedure, process or protocol. Thisinformation forms the basis of each individual entity’s Safety AccreditationCertification, and, as such, is outside the scope of VRIOG Standards.NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

2 VRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision ASECTION 2.0DEFINITIONSTerminology used and/or applied in this Standard is defined as follows:VRIOGThe Victorian Rail Industry Operators’ Group comprisingthe following members:• VicTrack• V/Line Passenger• Metro Trains Melbourne• Yarra Trams• Australian Rail Track Corporation• Public Transport Division of the Department ofTransportNOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

VRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision A 3SECTION 3.0SCOPE AND GENERAL3.1 ScopeThis Standard details the purchasing and acceptance criteria for thesupply of red stranded single core 6 mm 2 copper cable for positive tracklead connections to rail for railway signalling purposes.3.2 ApplicationTo be applied to all new Signalling cable installations, or alterations toexisting cabling, within the Victorian Rail Network.3.3 BackgroundThis Standard has been updated to be compatible with the VRIOGStandards Upgrade Project. This Standard supersedes PTC StandardTIC-ASM-CON-SIGN-STD040102 ‘Hypalon Red Track Lead Cable, 1Core Copper Cable, 6 mm 2 , 84/0.30 mm’.NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

4 VRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision ASECTION 4.0GENERAL DESCRIPTION4.1 6 mm², 1 Core multiple stranded tinned annealed copper, 84/0.30 mm orapproved equivalent.4.2 Conductor shall be tinned annealed copper, grade and resistance inaccordance with AS1125.4.3 The conductor shall have a maximum DC resistance at 20 o C of3.39Ω/km, resistance in accordance with AS1125.4.4 Actual resistance of the conductor shall not vary from nominal resistanceby more than ±2%.4.5 The overall diameter shall be the minimum consistent with compliance tothe specified conductor and insulation dimensions.4.6 Cable shall comply with AS5000.1 in as far as it applies.4.7 Cable is to be for underground use.NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

VRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision A 5SECTION 5.0INSULATION5.1 The insulation shall be R-CPE-90 elastomeric compound in accordancewith AS3808.5.2 The insulation shall have a minimum average radial thickness of3.7mm.5.3 The insulation shall be coloured RED.5.4 The insulation shall be indelibly marked at intervals of not more than500mm, throughout the whole length of the cable with:a. manufacturer’s name or identifying initials.b. year of manufacture.c. the words “Railways - Track Lead Cable 6 mm sq”.5.5 In addition the cable shall be marked at 1 metre intervals with theprogressive length starting from the inner end of the drum. Lengthmarking shall be in white numerals on red background. Numerals shallbe 5.0mm high.5.6 The insulation shall be applied in such a manner that no undue residualstrain is left in the material and it shall be free from pinholes, joints,mended places and other defects. The external surface shall beregular and smooth.NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

6 VRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision ASECTION 6.0CABLE VOLTAGE RATINGCable shall be rated to 0.6/1 kV.NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

VRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision A 7SECTION 7.0CABLE TEMPERATURE RATINGCable shall be rated to 90 O C.NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

8 VRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision ASECTION 8.0TESTS8.1 The Contractor shall have performed type tests as listed in AS5000, onsamples of insulation material, and insulated core and sheath materialas applicable.8.2 Type test certificates from a NATA laboratory approved for such testsmust be available.8.3 During the course of manufacture and/or final testing of the cable, allrelevant tests specified as Routine, in AS5000, must be performed oneach length of cable.8.4 Test Certificates shall be supplied for all cables made to thisspecification. These shall detail:a. Conductor Resistance range.b. Insulation Resistance range.c. HV Test Voltage and duration.NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.

VRIOGS 012.6.32 Revision A 9SECTION 9.0PACKAGING9.1 The cable shall be coiled on well built wooden drums in lengths of 100metres in accordance with AS 2857 in as far as it applies.9.2 The size of the drums shall not exceed 1020mm in width or 1850mm indiameter.9.3 The cable shall be tightly coiled on the drum and the ends shall beeffectively secured to prevent movement of the coils during transportand handling.9.4 Protective external lagging consisting of timber slats shall be securedaround the perimeter of the cable drums to prevent damage duringtransport and handling. This shall be secured and banded with steelstrapping.9.5 A minimum 500mm of the inner end of each length of cable shall bebrought out and firmly clamped to facilitate testing, and this end shallbe carefully and effectively protected from damage during transit. Theouter end shall be firmly clamped in a position for testing and theposition marked on the outside of the drum.9.6 Each drum shall be indelibly marked on the outside of the flange asfollows:• Order number.• Drum number.• Size and type of cable.• Length in metres.• The word “RAILWAYS” in large type.• A distinctive arrow on each side of the drum indicating the directionin which the drum must be rotated when being rolled from onelocation to another.NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website.Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.