# \#cable **URL:** https://forumautomation.com/tag/cable/111.md [Latest](https://forumautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forumautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forumautomation.com/tags.md) --- ## [What is Shielded Cables and what are the types?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-shielded-cables-and-what-are-the-types/9736)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 12:04pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-shielded-cables-and-what-are-the-types/9736 "2021-08-13T12:04:00Z")
Shielded cables Shielded cables are also called screened cables. Shield cables are electrical cables made up of an insulating conductor surrounded by a common conductor layer. Shielded cables are thicker and more rig… --- ## [Why is Hipot Testing important for 11 kV Cables?](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-is-hipot-testing-important-for-11-kv-cables/13565)
**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 12:22pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-is-hipot-testing-important-for-11-kv-cables/13565 "2025-09-23T12:22:50Z")
Why is Hipot Testing important for 11 kV Cables? \[color=#21855c\] Hipot Test \[/color\] The \[url= What is Hipot Testing? Explain the Step-by-Step Procedure for Hipot Testing (Dielectric Strength Test)\]\[color=#1E00A3\] Hipot … --- ## [Electrical Cable Sizing: Formulas, Calculations and Engineering Considerations](https://forumautomation.com/t/electrical-cable-sizing-formulas-calculations-and-engineering-considerations/14546)
**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/electrical-cable-sizing-formulas-calculations-and-engineering-considerations/14546 "2026-10-27T13:00:22Z")
Electrical Cable Sizing Proper electrical cable sizing is essential for safe and reliable power distribution. An undersized conductor can lead to excessive temperature rise, voltage drop, insulation deterioration, and po… --- ## [Cable Testing for HV, MV and LV](https://forumautomation.com/t/cable-testing-for-hv-mv-and-lv/14530)
**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/cable-testing-for-hv-mv-and-lv/14530 "2026-10-21T16:11:15Z")
Cable Testing for HV, MV and LV 1). LV Cables – Common Tests Visual inspection and installation verification. Continuity test. Insulation Resistance (IR) test. Conductor resistance test. Polarity verification. Phase… --- ## [Cable Conductor Classes](https://forumautomation.com/t/cable-conductor-classes/14497)
**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/cable-conductor-classes/14497 "2026-10-12T15:53:57Z")
Cable Conductor Classes 1, 2, 5 & 6 Understanding these classes helps in selecting the right cable for the right application. Class 1 – Solid Conductor: Rigid construction, commonly used in fixed wiring. Class 2 – Stra… --- ## [Why use mm² in Power Cables?](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-use-mm-in-power-cables/14444)
**Author:** [@TSRS](https://forumautomation.com/u/TSRS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-use-mm-in-power-cables/14444 "2026-09-25T02:56:46Z")
Why use mm² in Power Cables? Power cable conductor size is measured in square millimeters (mm²) because the most important factor is the cross-sectional area of the conductor not its diameter. The conductor area directl… --- ## [11 kV Cable Termination](https://forumautomation.com/t/11-kv-cable-termination/14437)
**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 6:17am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/11-kv-cable-termination/14437 "2026-09-23T06:17:29Z")
11 kV Cable Termination An 11 kV cable termination is not just about connecting a cable and it is an essential electrical activity where correct preparation, stress control, insulation integrity and safety procedures dir… --- ## [What are the procedures to locate cable faults and Types of cable testing?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-are-the-procedures-to-locate-cable-faults-and-types-of-cable-testing/6903)
**Author:** [@ashlin](https://forumautomation.com/u/ashlin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-are-the-procedures-to-locate-cable-faults-and-types-of-cable-testing/6903 "2019-08-02T16:38:03Z")
Why Cable testing is needed The power supply networks are growing continuously so the quality of power cables is an important factor. Cable testing must be done so that we could determine the condition of the power syst… --- ## [How do you Choose the Right Wire and Cable Size?](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-do-you-choose-the-right-wire-and-cable-size/14252)
**Author:** [@NicholasDeo](https://forumautomation.com/u/NicholasDeo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-do-you-choose-the-right-wire-and-cable-size/14252 "2026-07-17T02:24:55Z")
How do you Choose the Right Wire and Cable Size? Reference Image Provided by the Respondent --- ## [What is a power cable ? Types of cables](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-a-power-cable-types-of-cables/6964)
**Author:** [@ashlin](https://forumautomation.com/u/ashlin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-a-power-cable-types-of-cables/6964 "2019-08-14T17:49:42Z")
What is a power cable A cable is an insulated conductor which could carry and transmit electric power, data, signals from one place to another. It is an assembly of two or more conductors usually held together with an o… --- ## [Different Types of Communication Cables](https://forumautomation.com/t/different-types-of-communication-cables/14044)
**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/different-types-of-communication-cables/14044 "2026-04-28T08:31:54Z")
Profibus A reliable fieldbus communication system widely used in industrial automation, especially in Siemens setups. It connects controllers (PLCs) with field devices like sensors and actuators. Ethernet (Industrial Et… --- ## [What causes Voltage Drop in long-run Cables? How to prevent voltage drop in long cable?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-causes-voltage-drop-in-long-run-cables-how-to-prevent-voltage-drop-in-long-cable/13962)
**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 3:57am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-causes-voltage-drop-in-long-run-cables-how-to-prevent-voltage-drop-in-long-cable/13962 "2026-03-24T03:57:38Z")
\[color=#f80404\] What causes Voltage Drop in long-run Cables? How to prevent voltage drop in long cable? \[/color\] \[url= DC Voltage Drop Calculator\]\[color=#1E00A3\] Voltage drop \[/color\]\[/url\] in long-run cables occurs main… --- ## [Why We Run Earth (Ground) Cable with Each Phase Cable?](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-we-run-earth-ground-cable-with-each-phase-cable/13817)
**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-we-run-earth-ground-cable-with-each-phase-cable/13817 "2026-01-07T13:43:29Z")
Running a ground (earth) cable beside each phase cable is an important safety & performance procedure in electrical systems. This is why it is done: Primary Reasons Safety Protection The earth cable serves as a low-…