SPEC 45053

Multi-Conductor CU 600V XLPE XHHW-2 CPE-TP Control Cable

Type TC-ER Control Cable 600Volt Copper Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation XHHW-2 Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP) Jacket, Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 1 Table 2

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:7 strands class B compressed copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) XHHW-2, 30 Mils thick for all cable sizes
  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:Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP) Jacket

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 600 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. 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.

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 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} MASTER-DESIGN {UL} XX AWG XX/C TYPE TC-ER XHHW-2 CDRS 90{D}C CPE JACKET SUN RES OIL RES II FT4/IEEE1202 600 VOLTS
    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
    890674142730450.35525672.6313.1701.4152025
    890675143730450.37638912.6313.1701.5152025
    890676144730450.409511112.6313.1701.6121620
    890677145730450.447641292.6313.1701.7121620
    890678147730450.486891722.6313.1701.9101417
    890679149730600.5921142322.6313.1702.3101417
    5504071412730600.6701532992.6313.1702.671012
    TBA1415730600.7442033572.6313.1702.971012
    8906801419730600.7742434402.6313.1703.071012
    TBA1425730800.9523315902.6313.1703.86911
    TBA1430730801.0053956882.6313.1705.06911
    TBA1437730801.0824858242.6313.1705.46810
    12 AWG
    550411122730450.38840891.6622.0021.5202530
    890681123730450.412611201.6622.0021.6202530
    890682124730450.449811541.6622.0021.7162024
    890683125730450.4911011781.6622.0021.9162024
    550412127730600.5761422431.6622.0022.3141721
    550413129730600.6661833061.6622.0022.6141721
    8906841212730600.7382444081.6622.0022.9101215
    TBA1215730800.8693255351.6622.0023.4101215
    TBA1219730800.9124066471.6622.0023.6101215
    TBA1225730801.0605088071.6622.0025.391113
    TBA1230730801.1206309671.6622.0025.691113
    TBA1237730801.20877211641.6622.0026.081012
    10 AWG
    550419102730450.432641191.0401.2531.7303540
    890685103730450.463971671.0401.2531.8303540
    890686104730450.5021292091.0401.2532.0242832
    550420105730600.5871612691.0401.2532.3242832
    550421107730600.6392263571.0401.2532.5212428
    890687109730600.7562914361.0401.2533.0212428
    8906881012730800.8713866131.0401.2533.4151720
    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.

    Revision: 3.0.00C