Cable designations compared · How to read a DIN VDE 0271/0276 cable code
NYFL vs NYBY
Both designations are read in DIN VDE 0271/0276. The symbols they share mean the same; the rows marked below are where NYFL and NYBY differ.
NYFL and NYBY differ in: NYFL: FL = Longitudinal & Radial Water Resistant Tape; NYBY: B = Steel Tape Armour.
NYFL
| N | VDE Standard | in both |
| Y | Polyvynil Chloride (PVC) | in both |
| FL | Longitudinal & Radial Water Resistant Tape | only in NYFL |
NYBY
| N | VDE Standard | in both |
| Y | Polyvynil Chloride (PVC) | in both |
| B | Steel Tape Armour | only in NYBY |
| Y | Polyvynil Chloride (PVC) | in both |
Read by the deterministic decoder of this site from its symbol tables. Check the manufacturer's datasheet before you specify a cable.