Nexans Euromold 489TB Separable Tee Connector (489TB/G, K489TB/G, M489TB/G, P489TB/G)
Nexans Euromold 489TB Separable Tee Connector (489TB/G, K489TB/G, M489TB/G, P489TB/G)

Product overview

Nexans Euromold 489TB Separable Tee Connector

Nexans Euromold 489TB Separable Tee Connector is a tee-connector (bolted type) used to terminate MV-HV XLPE/EPR (polymeric) insulated cables up to 42kV to electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, motors, etc.). Meets the requirements of CENELEC HD 629,1. Also used to connect cable to cable when using the appropriate mating parts.
Type 489TB Part Numbers: 489TB/G, K489TB/G, M489TB/G, P489TB/G.

Euromold 489TB is a bolted separable tee connector specified to terminate and connect medium/high voltage cables in the following voltage classes:

  • 6/10 (12kV)
  • 6.35/11 (12kV)
  • 8.7/15 (17.5kV)
  • 12/20 (24kV)
  • 12.7/22 (24kV)
  • 18/30 (36kV)
  • 19/33 (36kV)
  • 20.8/36 (42kV)

Technical Characteristics

  • A thick conductive EPDM jacket provides a total safe to touch screen which ensures safety for personnel.
  • Each separable connector is tested for AC withstand and partial discharge prior to leaving the factory.

Specification & Design

The 489TB separable connector meets the requirements of CENELEC HD 629,1.

Euromold
Type 489TB		 Voltage
Um		 Current
Ir		 Conductor Size
Min-Max
489TB/G 12 kV 1250 Amps 630-1200 mm2
K489TB/G 24 kV 1250 Amps 630-1200 mm2
M489TB/G 36 kV 1250 Amps 630-1200 mm2
P489TB/G 42 kV 1250 Amps 630-1200 mm2

 

Nexans Euromold 489TB DesignSeparable connector comprising:

  1. Conductive EPDM insert
  2. Conductive EPDM jacket
  3. Insulating EPDM layer moulded between the insert and the jacket
  4. Type C interface as described by CENELEC EN 50180 and 50181
  5. Conductor contact
  6. Basic insulating plug (with VD point)
  7. Cable reducer
  8. Conductive rubber cap
  9. Stud & flange nut
  10. Earthing lead

The screen break design enables cable outer sheath testing without removing or dismantling the connector.

489TB Tee Connector Kit Contents

The complete (K)(M)(P)489TB/G tee connector kit comprises 3 x the following components. The kit also comprises silicone grease, field control mastic, gloves, wipers, roll adhesive tape, installation instructions and crimp chart.

Nexans Euromold 489TB Kit (489TB/G, K489TB/G, M489TB/G, P489TB/G)

For Ordering Instructions and Part Number Selection Table of Nexans Euromold 489TB Separable Tee Connector (489TB/G, K489TB/G, M489TB/G, P489TB/G), please refer to the Technical Data Table Below. For additional General and Technical Information, download PDF File.

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Technical Data

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS FOR (K)(M)(P)489TB

To order the tee connector, select the ordering part number which gives you the best centring of your core insulation diameter and substitute X using table X, according to your conductor size and type. Add a 'K' for use up to 24 kV, add an 'M' for use up to 36 kV and a 'P' for use up to 42 kV.

Example: The cable is 36 kV, 1000 mm2 stranded aluminium with a diameter over core insulation of 52 mm. Order a 3 x M489TB/G-S-43-1000BI1 tee connector kit.
PART NUMBER DIAMETER OVER CORE INSULATION MIN DIAMETER OVER CORE INSULATION MAX
3 x 489TB/G-S-37-X 40 mm 48 mm
3 x 489TB/G-S-43-X 46 mm 54 mm
3 x 489TB/G-S-50-X 53 mm 59 mm
3 x 489TB/G-S-53-X 56 mm 62 mm
3 x 489TB/G-S-56-X 59 mm 65 mm
3 x 489TB/G-S-59-X 62 mm 68 mm

 

TABLE X - ALUMINIUM & COPPER CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR SIZE Alu Conductor
Deep Indent		 Alu & Cu Conductor
Bolted		 Cu Conductor
DIN Hexagonal
630 mm2 630BI1 400.630UN5 630CU2
800 mm2 800BI1 800.1000UN5 800CU2
1000 mm2 1000BI1 800.1000UN5 1000CU2
1200 mm2 1200BI1 1200UN5  -

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