SPEC 45410
AL 2000V XLPE Insulation. RHH/RHW-2 PV
Single Conductor Photovoltaic (Type PV) Power Cable 2000 Volt Aluminum Conductor XLPE Insulation. Sizes 6AWG through 1000 kcmil. Heat, Moisture, and Sunlight Resistant RoHS. 90°C
Construction:
- Conductor:AlumaFlex® Compact Stranded Aluminum Alloy (AA-8176)
- Insulation: Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Applications and Features:
The cable is available in sizes 6 AWG through 1000 kcmil. The product is approved for use in solar power applications per the NEC article 690 and is rated 90°C for exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations. Individual conductors are stranded aluminum alloy covered with a cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and is rated for direct burial. The cable is sunlight resistant, oil resistant PRI and PRII, RoHS compliant, passes -40°C cold bend.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE E316464 MASTER-DESIGN {UL} PV WIRE XXX KCMIL (XXX.XXX{mm2}) COMPACT AL. --- AlumaFlex{R} AA8176 2000V 90{D}C WET OR DRY -40{D}C SUN RES DIRECT BURIAL OR RHH-RHW-2 2000V --- RoHS {MMM/DD/YYYY} {SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARKS} SEQ FEET
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Approx. OD | Aluminum Weight | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
| 583673 | 2/0 | 12 | 0.376 | 105 | 0.586 | 125 | 195 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
† Ampacities are based on Table 310.16 of the NEC 2020 Edition. Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts with not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable or direct buried based on ambient temperature of 30ºC (86ºF).
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Allowable Ampacity At 60°C† | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C† | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
| 583673 | 2/0 | 4.7 | 798 | 0.133 | 0.160 | 0.043 | 115 | 135 | 150 |
† Ampacities are based on Table 310.16 of the NEC 2020 Edition. Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts with not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable or direct buried based on ambient temperature of 30ºC (86ºF).
MBR is based on an operating voltage of less than or equal to 1000 volts. MBR for operating voltages above 1000 Volt is 8 X OD per NEC 300.34.
MBR is based on an operating voltage of less than or equal to 1000 volts. MBR for operating voltages above 1000 Volt is 8 X OD per NEC 300.34.
Stock Codes and Colors
| Size | Black | Brown | Orange | Yellow | White | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| 6 | 585843 | ||||||
| 4 | 586673 | ||||||
| 2 | 586672 | 589171 | |||||
| 1 | 619879 | 589051 | |||||
| 1/0 | 591256 | 591241 | |||||
| 2/0 | 583673 | ||||||
| 3/0 | 577100 | 669515 | 669516 | 669517 | 577843 | 669518 | |
| 4/0 | 583678 | 597698 | 607400 | 591242 | |||
| 250 | 577101 | 577844 | 668535 | ||||
| 300 | 584290 | 589170 | 675225 | ||||
| 350 | 582174 | 597996 | 592618 | ||||
| 400 | 584291 | 596689 | 652801 | ||||
| 500 | 582267 | 591243 | 591244 | 591245 | 586671 | 588797 | 591246 |
| 600 | 585499 | 591247 | 588799 | ||||
| 750 | 586013 | 589375 | 592619 | ||||
| 1000 | 641387 | 641386 |
Revision: 3.0.00M
