BG™ Solutions FAQ

How does Roxtec products compare with protection levels for Lightning Protection The standard IEC-62305 Lightning Protections define protection levels and classes.
What frames can be used with BG™? Currently S, SF, G, GHM, GO, CF8, CF32 and CF16 are certified for bonding and grounding applications.
How long does it take to install? A reasonable time estimate for installation is 5-10 minutes per cable.
What cable preparation is required? The same as for glands or any other EMC installation.
Technical data
Module Cable range
(OJ & OA)
Total braid cross-section per cable
sq mm sq mils
Total
Ampacity		 Approx. Eqv. AWG
RM/CM 20w40 3,5-16,5 4 6200 64 11
RM/CM 20 4-14,5 8 12400 128 8
RM 30/CM 30w40 10-25 13.24 20522 184 6
RM/CM 40(10-32) 9,5-32,5 21.04 32612 212 4
RM 60(24-54) 24-54 42.2 65410 352 1
RM 90 48-71 42.2 65410 352 1
RM 120 67,5-99 42.2 65410 352 1
AC short circuit test
Module
UL514B/UL467, CSA 22.2
No 18.3-04/No41.07 requirements
Current Sec
Tested to,
witnessed by CSA
Current Sec
EN 50262,/A1,/A2 Armored cables Category B current req, 1sec Tested to, A
RM/CM 20w40 1180 4 1530 6 CatA,500 500
RM/CM 20 1180     3060 3480
RM 30/CM 30w40 1530 6 1530 6 4000 4101
RM/CM 40(10-32) 2450 6 2450 6 5400 5409
RM 60(24-54) 4900 6 5050 9 7200 7495
RM 90 5050 9 5050 9 10400 15274
RM 120 5050 9 8030 9 10400 15274
Current Surge test Retention
Module IEC 62305 puls shape 10/350. Tested in rectangular RM frames to, kA
EN 50262,/A1,/A2 Retention for armored cables Class A. Circular cross-section. Rectangular RM frames
Requirements (N) Typical (N)
RM/CM 20w40 50 140 >600 (12mm)
RM/CM 20 100 130  
RM 30/CM 30w40 100 250  
RM/CM 40(10-32) 100 350 >800 (14,5mm)
RM 60(24-54) 200 (Life cycle test) 400 >1500
RM 90 200 450 >2000
RM 120 200 450  
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