SPEC 45451

CU 2000V XLPE Insulation Three Grounds Cu Tape Shield PVC Jacket. RHH/RHW-2 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Type TC-ER VFD Power Cable 2000 Volt Three Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation RHH/RHW-2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 3 Symmetrical Bare CU Ground 50% Minimum Tape Shield Overlap. Silicone Free

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type RHH/RHW-2
  3. Grounding Conductor:3 Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (Ground size is 100% for sizes 14 - 10 awg and a minimum of 50% of the phase conductor for larger sizes.)
  4. Filler:Fillers as needed to make round
  5. Tape Shield:5 mil copper tape shield with a minimum of 50% overlap
  6. Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket. Available in thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene CPE jacket on #4 AWG and larger upon request

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 2000 Volt Type TC-ER VFD 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. Type (TC-ER) per NEC 336.10.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1277 Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • ICEA S-58-679 Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 3 (1-BLACK, 2-RED, 3-BLUE)
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661
  • Sample Print Legend:

    SOUTHWIRE® VFD {UL} XX AWG 3/C TYPE TC-ER RHH OR RHW-2 CDRS CU GW 3 X XX AWG CU T/S 50% 90°C PVC JACKET SUN RES DIRECT BURIAL 2000 VOLTS {YYYY} {SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARKS} SEQ FEET FT4/IEEE1202 2000 VOLTS
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Cond. SizeCond. NumberStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessGroundDia. Over ShieldJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo. of StrandsinchmilNo. x AWGinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ft
    4003370.7051053 x 21.9881102.20839084993
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Cond. SizeCond. NumberMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°CCapacitive Reactance @ 60HzInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity At 60°CAllowable Ampacity At 75°CAllowable Ampacity At 90°C
    AWG/KcmilinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftMΩ*1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    400326.596000.0270.0350.0170.040280335380
    * Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.

    Gland Reference

    Revision: 1.000.003

    Updated On: Jan. 24, 2024, 6:18 p.m. UTC