SPEC 45154

Multi-Conductor CU 600V PVC TFN PVC Shielded Control Cable #16 and #18

Type TC-ER, PLTC, FPL, and NFPL Control Cable 600 Volt Copper Conductors, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with nylon layer Insulation TFN Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket, Shielded Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 1 Table 2

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:7 strands class B compressed bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with nylon layer TFN, 19 Mils thick for 18 and 16
  3. Drain Wire:Tinned copper
  4. Shielding:100% coverage aluminum foil
  5. Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s Type TC-ER, PLTC, FPL, and NFPL Control Cable are suited for use in dry and wet areas, troughs, trays, direct burial and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C in dry locations, 105°C for emergency overload, and 250°C For uses in Class I, II, and III per NEC Article 725 and 760. Constructions with 3 or more conductors are listed for exposed runs (TC-ER) per NEC 336.10. Oil and sunlight resistant

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 13 Standard for Power-Limited Circuit Cables
  • UL 66 Fixture Wire
  • UL 1277 TC-ER
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • 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
  • EPA 40 CFR, Part 26, Subpart C heavy metals per Table 1, TCLP method
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} XX AWG (X.XXmm2) X/C SHIELDED PVCN/PVC TYPE TC-ER PVC/NYLON E75755 MASTER-DESIGN (UL) 600V 90{D}C DRY/75{D}C WET OIL RES I SUNLIGHT RESISTANT DIRECT BURIAL -- PLTC SUN RES --- FPL SUN RES --- NPLF SUN RES -- NOM-ANCE TFN 600V 90{D}C
    Table 1 – Physical and Electrical Data
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberCond. StrandsInsul. ThicknessJacket ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. WeightDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CMin Bending RadiusAllowable Ampacity At 60°C *Allowable Ampacity 75°C *Allowable Ampacity 90°C *
    AWGNo.strandsmilmilinchlb/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftinchAmpAmpAmp
    18 AWG
    576459182715450.268396.6698.0353.20014
    586094184715450.303576.6698.0353.60011
    577888186715450.365816.6698.0354.30011
    16 AWG
    577883162715450.296514.1815.0373.50018
    577884163715450.314634.1815.0373.70018
    6462471612715600.5391974.1815.0376.4009
    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: 3.0.00M