SPEC 45252
CU 600/1000V XLPE Insulation PVC Jacket. XHHW-2
Type TC-ER Power Cable 600 or 1000 Volt Three Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Copper Ground (Bare or Insulated). Silicone Free.
Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
- Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8. (When present, cable conductor sizes 8 & 6 AWG have an insulated green ground)
- Filler:Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
- Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape for cable sizes larger than 2 AWG
- Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket
Applications and Features:
Southwire’s 600 or 1000 Volt Type TC-ER power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502. Constructions with 3 or more conductors are listed for exposed runs (TC-ER) per NEC 336.10. Silicone free.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
Bare Ground: {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} {UL} XX AWG (X.XX{mm2}) 3/C TYPE TC-ER XHHW-2 CDRS 90{D}C JACKET SUNLIGHT RESISTANT DIRECT BURIAL 600V or 1000V {NOM}-ANCE XHHW-2 CT FT4 SR 600V 90C
Green Ground: {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} {UL} XX AWG (X.XX{mm2}) CU 3/C TYPE TC-ER XHHW-2 CDRS GW 1 X X AWG CU GREEN INSULATED 90{D}C JACKET SUNLIGHT RESISTANT DIRECT BURIAL 600V or 1000V {NOM}-ANCE XHHW-2 CT FT4 SR 600V 90C
Green Ground: {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} {UL} XX AWG (X.XX{mm2}) CU 3/C TYPE TC-ER XHHW-2 CDRS GW 1 X X AWG CU GREEN INSULATED 90{D}C JACKET SUNLIGHT RESISTANT DIRECT BURIAL 600V or 1000V {NOM}-ANCE XHHW-2 CT FT4 SR 600V 90C
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Ground | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
| 480673◊ | 4/0 | 19 | 0.512 | 55 | 1 x 4 | 80 | 1.494 | 2109 | 2502 |
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). Ampacities have been adjusted for more than three current-carrying conductors based on Table 310.15(C) 1.
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 | |
| 480673◊ | 4/0 | 7.4 | 5078 | 0.051 | 0.062 | 0.041 | 195 | 230 | 260 |
† 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). Ampacities have been adjusted for more than three current-carrying conductors based on Table 310.15(C) 1.
Revision: 3.0.00C
