Name: Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) 600 Volts or 1000 Volts Reduced Diameter Flexible Cable
Brand: Southwire
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SPEC 45442

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) 600 Volts or 1000 Volts Reduced Diameter Flexible Cable

Reduced Diameter Type TC-ER Variable Frequency Drive Cable, 600 Volts or 1000 Volts, Tinned Copper Conductors, Crosslinked Insulation Type XHHW-2, Thermoplastic Elastomer Jacket, Rated 90°C Dry or Wet, -40°C Cold Impact, Identification Method 4. 1000 Volts Flexible Motor Supply. CSA CIC/TC FT4 Flame.

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Construction:

Conductor:Class K, flexible stranded tinned annealed copper per ASTM B3, B172, and B174
Insulation:Cross linked insulation on all conductors (Type XHHW-2 on 14 AWG and larger)
Ground:One green ground with yellow Stripe cross linked insulation (size equal to phase conductor)
Drain Wire:Tinned copper drain wire
Shielding:100% coverage aluminum/Mylar/aluminum foil, overall 85% coverage tinned copper braid
Jacket:Black Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)

Applications and Features:

Applications and Features: Power supply cable for VFDs and motors, suitable for cable tray, conduit, raceways, exposed run (TC-ER) and conforming to NFPA 79 2018. Suitable for free air and direct burial. Its flexible design is ideal for use on operation processes in accordance with NEC® Articles 336, 501 and 502 including, but not limited to: fans, pumps, conveyors, compressors, elevators and lifts, extruders, crushers and presses, assembly lines, food and beverage, wind energy and data centers. Cable is rated for -40C Cold Bend and Impact. Multiple approvals for multiple applications.

Specifications:

ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

ASTM B172 Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors Having Bunch-Stranded Copper Conductors

ASTM B174 Standard Specification for Bunch-Stranded Copper

UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 758 Standard for Appliance Wiring Material Style 20886

UL 1277 Type TC-ER Standard Power and Control Cables (1000V 14AWG and Larger)

UL 2277 Flexible Motor Supply Cable and Wind Turbine Tray Cable

CSA C22.2 No. 210 Appliance wiring material products I/II A/B (Sizes 16 - 8AWG)

CSA C22.2 No.230 Tray Cables - Rated TC

CSA C22.2 No. 239 Control and instrumentation cables

CE/RoHS-2 – The CE Marking has been applied solely to express the conformance to the material restrictions identified in the RoHS-2 (2011/65/EU) Directive

Sample Print Legend:

SOUTHWIRE{R} XX AWG (XX{mm2}) 4/C VFD TYPE TC-ER E75755 {UL} 600V 90C DRY 90C WET SUN RES OIL RES I/II DIR BUR -40C OR WTTC 1000V OR AWM 20886 105C 1000V OR FLEXIBLE MOTOR SUPPLY CABLE 1000V -- LL90458 {CSA} CIC/TC 600V FT4 OR AWM I/II A/B 105C 1000V -40C FT4 -- {CE} ROHS-2 MADE IN USA

Table 1 – Weights and Measurements

Stock Number	Cond. Size	Strand Count	Insul. Thickness	Ground	Jacket Thickness	Approx. OD	Copper Weight	Approx. Weight
	AWG/Kcmil	No. of Strands	mil	No. x AWG	mil	inch	lb/1000ft	lb/1000ft
677299^◊	8	168	46	1 x 8	62	0.774	302	480

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

Stock Number	Cond. Size	Min Bending Radius	Allowable Ampacity At 75°C†	Allowable Ampacity At 90°C†
	AWG/Kcmil	inch	Amp	Amp
677299^◊	8	9.29	50	55

† Ampacities 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).

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