Name: Multi-Conductor CU 600V PVC TFN PVC Shielded Control Cable #16 and #18
Brand: Southwire
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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:

Conductor:7 strands class B compressed bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
Insulation:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with nylon layer TFN, 19 Mils thick for 18 and 16
Drain Wire:Tinned copper
Shielding:100% coverage aluminum foil
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 Number	Cond. Size	Cond. Number	Cond. Strands	Insul. Thickness	Jacket Thickness	Approx. OD	Approx. Weight	DC Resistance @ 25°C	AC Resistance @ 90°C	Min Bending Radius	Allowable Ampacity At 60°C *	Allowable Ampacity 75°C *	Allowable Ampacity 90°C *
	AWG	No.	strands	mil	mil	inch	lb/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	inch	Amp	Amp	Amp
18 AWG
576459	18	2	7	15	45	0.268	39	6.669	8.035	3.2	0	0	14
586094	18	4	7	15	45	0.303	57	6.669	8.035	3.6	0	0	11
577888	18	6	7	15	45	0.365	81	6.669	8.035	4.3	0	0	11
16 AWG
577883	16	2	7	15	45	0.296	51	4.181	5.037	3.5	0	0	18
577884	16	3	7	15	45	0.314	63	4.181	5.037	3.7	0	0	18
646247	16	12	7	15	60	0.539	197	4.181	5.037	6.4	0	0	9

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.

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