SPEC 45052

Multi-Conductor CU 600 or 1000 Volt XLPE XHHW-2 PVC Control Cable

Type TC-ER Control Cable 600 or 1000 Volt Copper Conductors, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation XHHW-2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket, Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 1 Table 2. Silicone free. VW-1 Rated

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:7 strands class B compressed bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) XHHW-2, 30 Mils thick for all cable sizes. VW-1 Rated
  3. Filler:Polypropylene filler on cables with 5 or less conductors
  4. Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape applied for cables with more than 5 conductors
  5. Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 600 or 1000 Volt Type TC-ER control 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. The jacket acts as gas/vapor-tight polymeric sheath that is extruded over the core per Sections 501.15(D) and 501.15(E) of the NEC, however when these cables are used in a hazardous location, they may need to be sealed further as described in more detail in the NEC. 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. VW-1 Rated.

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 44 VW-1 Vertical flame test on individual conductors
  • 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 1 Table 2
  • ICEA S-73-532 Standard for Control, Thermocouple Extension and Instrumentation Cables
  • 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
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} (UL) XX AWG (X.XXmm2) CU 3/C TYPE TC-ER XHHW-2 CDRS 90(D)C JACKET SUNLIGHT RESISTANT DIRECT BURIAL FT4/IEEE1202 600V or 1000V NOM-ANCE XHHW-2 CT SR 600V 90(D)C
    Table 1 – Physical and Electrical Data
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberCond. StrandsInsul. ThicknessJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightApprox. WeightDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CMin Bending RadiusAllowable Ampacity At 60°C *Allowable Ampacity 75°C *Allowable Ampacity 90°C *
    AWGNo.strandsmilmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftinchAmpAmpAmp
    14 AWG
    952459142730450.35525662.6313.1701.4152025
    952465143730450.37638902.6313.1701.5152025
    952473144730450.409511092.6313.1701.6121620
    952481145730450.447641292.6313.1701.7121620
    952440147730450.482891682.6313.1701.9101417
    952499146730450.486761512.6313.1701.9121620
    952507148730600.5591022082.6313.1702.2101417
    952572149730600.5981142312.6313.1702.3101417
    9525981412730600.6701532952.6313.1702.671012
    9526061415730600.7421913582.6313.1702.971012
    9526141419730600.7802424392.6313.1703.171012
    9526221420730600.8202554622.6313.1703.271012
    9526301425730800.9523196022.6313.1703.86911
    9526481430730801.0063867072.6313.1705.06911
    9526551437730801.0834748492.6313.1705.46810
    12 AWG
    953042122730450.38840881.6622.0021.5202530
    953059123730450.408611171.6622.0021.6202530
    953067124730450.449811521.6622.0021.7162024
    953075125730450.4871011741.6622.0021.9162024
    953091127730600.5611422481.6622.0022.2141721
    953109128730600.6071622791.6622.0022.4141721
    953117129730600.6571823151.6622.0022.6141721
    9531251210730600.7142023491.6622.0022.8101215
    9531331212730600.7382434041.6622.0022.9101215
    9531411215730600.8193034961.6622.0023.2101215
    9531581219730800.9043856471.6622.0023.6101215
    9531741225730801.0515118351.6622.0025.291113
    9531901237730801.19875311811.6622.0025.981012
    10 AWG
    952861102730450.436641191.0401.2531.7303540
    952879103730450.459971631.0401.2531.8303540
    952895104730450.5021292101.0401.2532.0242832
    952887105730600.5871612671.0401.2532.3242832
    952911107730600.6392263541.0401.2532.5212428
    TBA107730600.6512583771.0401.2532.6212428
    952929108730600.6922573991.0401.2532.7212428
    952937109730600.7432894461.0401.2532.9212428
    9529521012730800.8793866131.0401.2533.5151720
    9529601015730800.9734837481.0401.2533.8151720
    9529781019730801.0156129091.0401.2535.0151720
    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). Ampacities have been adjusted to article 240.4 (D) and Table 310.15 (B)(3) for more than 3 current carrying conductors

    Revision: 3.0.00C