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Railway Cables
RAILDATA Databus Cables For Railway Applications
MVB (Multifunction Vehicle Bus) Cables
Application
MVB (Multifunction Vehicle Bus) Cables are designed for transmission of digital signals under baud rate of 10M
inside of rolling stock to connect fi xed parts. The communication system in a locomotive uses a wire backed bus
system to the TCN standard for control and instrumentation and for diagnostics. This bus system consists of the
rail bus WTB (Wired Train Bus) and the road bus MVB (Multifunction Vehicle Bus) which are connected via
redundant gateways.
Construction
Conductors: Stranded tinned copper conductor according to IEC 60228 class 5.
Insulation: 0.6mm foam/foam sk in P E (for 0. 5sqm m cond uctor ), 0. 2mm PE ( for 0.25sqmm conductor).
Core Wrapping: Plastic tape(s).
EMC Screen: Tinned copper braid.
Outer Sheath: Cross-linked oil resistant LSZH compound.
Standards
DIN 5510-1

Electrical Characteristics at 20℃
| Nominal Cross Section | mm² | 0.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Conductor Resistance | Ω/km | 41 |
| Impedance@0.5-2MHz | Ω | 120+/-12 |
| Maximum Attenuation @1.5MHz | dB/km | 17 |
| Maximum Attenuation @3MHz | dB/km | 25 |
| Maximum Transfer Impedance | mΩ/m | 20 |
| Nominal Voltage Rating | V | 300 |
Mechanical and Thermal Properties
Minimum Bending Radius:6×OD (single); 10×OD (multiple)
Temperature Range:-40℃ to +90℃ (during operation);
-20℃ +50℃ (during installation)
Dimensions And Weight
Nominal Cross- |
Number & Nominal Nominal |
Max. |
Max.Transfer Impedance |
Max.Attenuation
@1.5MHz @3MHz |
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20 °C @0.75-3MHz |
f<=20MHz |
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mm2 |
No/mm |
mm |
kg/km |
Ω/km |
Ω |
mΩ/m |
dB/km |
dB/km |
0.5 / 0.25 |
19/0.18(0.5) 7/0.2(0.25) |
7.9 |
95 |
41 |
120+/-12 |
20 |
17 |
25 |
Note: The parameters listed above are nominal values as per cable standards. Actual values may vary due to material and manufacturing process variations. For precise specifications or customized requirements, please contact us for further information







