SPEC 45442
Variable Frequency Drive VFD 600/1000 Volt Reduced Diameter Flexible Cable
Reduced Diameter Type TC-ER Variable Frequency Drive Cable 1000 Volt Tinned Copper Conductors, Crosslinked Insulation Type XHHW-2. Thermoplastic Elastomer Jacket. Rated 90C Dry or Wet, -40C Cold Impact, Identification Method 4, 1000 Volt Flexible Motor Supply. CSA CIC/TC FT4 Flame.

Construction:
- Conductor:Class K, Flexible stranded tinned annealed copper per ASTM B3, B172, and B174
- Insulation:Cross Linked Insulation XHHW-2 on #14 awg and larger
- Ground:One Green Ground with Yellow Stripe. Size equal to phase conductor
- Drain Wire:Tinned copper. See Table 1 for Size and Strand.
- Shielding:100% coverage aluminum/mylar/aluminum foil, overall 85% coverage tinned copper braid
- Jacket:Black Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Applications and Features:
Power supply cable for VFDs and motors, suitable for cable tray, conduit, raceways, exposed run (UL TC-ER) and conforming to NFPA 79 2018. Suitable for free air and direct burial. It's flexible design is ideal or use on operation processes in accordance with he 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:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE{R} 12 AWG 4/C VFD XHHW-2 CDRS TYPE TC-ER E75755 MASTER-DESIGN {UL} 1000V 90C DRY 90C WET SUN RES OIL RES I/II DIR BUR -40C OR WTTC 1000V OR {RU} AWM 2587 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 SEQ FEET
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Count | Insul. Thickness | Ground | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
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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 | 480 |
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 | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C† | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C† |
---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | inch | Amp | Amp | |
677299◊ | 8 | 9.29 | 50 | 55 |
† 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: 3.0.00M