Name: 1/C CU 600 or 1000V XLPE-SIM XHHW-2 Power Cable. CT Rated 1/0 and Larger.
Brand: Southwire
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SPEC 45001

1/C CU 600 or 1000V XLPE-SIM XHHW-2 Power Cable. CT Rated 1/0 and Larger.

Power Cable 600 or 1000 Volt Single Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) with Simpull technology insulation XHHW-2. FT4/IEEE 1202 350kcmil and larger.

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Construction:

Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) with Simpull technology Type XHHW-2

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 600 or 1000 Volt power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, 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. FT4/IEEE 1202 on 350kcmil and larger. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.

Specifications:

ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors

UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)

UL 2556 Standard for Safety Wire and Cable Test Methods

ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy

CT USE Sizes 1/0 AWG and Larger

IEEE 1202/FT4 Flame Test (70,000 BTU/hr) 350kcmil and Larger

Sample Print Legend:

{SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} SIMpull XHHW-2{R} E30117 MASTER-DESIGN {UL} XXX AWG(XXX{mm2}) CU TYPE XHHW-2 SUN. RES. FOR CT USE GASOLINE AND OIL RESISTANT II 600V/1000V {NOM}-ANCE LS

Table 1 – Weights and Measurements

Stock Number	Cond. Size	Strand Count	Diameter Over Conductor	Insul. Thickness	Approx. OD	Copper Weight	Approx. Weight
	AWG/Kcmil	No. of Strands	inch	mil	inch	lb/1000ft	lb/1000ft
553446^◊	1/0	19	0.361	55	0.476	326	362
600510^◊	2/0	19	0.405	55	0.520	410	451
557058^◊	3/0	19	0.456	55	0.570	518	562
429712^◊	4/0	19	0.512	55	0.614	653	702
557025^◊	250	37	0.558	65	0.680	771	834
550871^◊	350	37	0.661	65	0.779	1080	1153
557017^◊	500	37	0.789	65	0.904	1543	1630
604579^◊	600	61	0.865	80	1.034	1852	1969
551028^◊	750	61	0.968	80	1.136	2315	2446
557488^◊	1000	61	1.117	80	1.285	3087	3236

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, based on ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F)

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
553446^◊	1/0	1.9	844	0.102	0.122	0.044	125	150	170
600510^◊	2/0	2.0	1064	0.081	0.097	0.043	145	175	195
557058^◊	3/0	2.2	1342	0.064	0.078	0.042	165	200	225
429712^◊	4/0	2.4	1692	0.051	0.062	0.041	195	230	260
557025^◊	250	2.7	2000	0.043	0.053	0.041	215	255	290
550871^◊	350	3.1	2800	0.031	0.039	0.040	260	310	350
557017^◊	500	3.6	4000	0.022	0.029	0.039	320	380	430
604579^◊	600	5.1	4800	0.018	0.025	0.039	350	420	475
551028^◊	750	5.6	6000	0.014	0.022	0.038	400	475	535
557488^◊	1000	6.4	8000	0.011	0.018	0.037	455	545	615

† Ampacities are based on Table 310.16 of the NEC, 2020 Edition. Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts, based on ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F)

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