Old VDE 0250 · How to read a Old VDE 0250 cable code

D in a Old VDE 0250 cable code

This symbol has more than one meaning in this system; which one applies depends on where it stands in the designation. The decoder tries each.

SymbolMeaningPart of the cable
DSolid WireConductor
DScreen As Copper Wire ServingScreen and braid

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Designations that use it

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