SPEC 45227

CU 600V XLPE Insulation ARMOR-X® PVC Jacket. XHHW-2 Control Cable

Type MC-HL Control Cable 600Volt Copper Conductors, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation XHHW-2 Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor ARMOR-X®, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Insulated Green CU Ground

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:7 strands class B compressed copper per ASTM B3 and B8
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) XHHW-2
  3. Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded copper with green insulation
  4. Filler:Polypropylene filler as needed
  5. Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape as needed
  6. Armor:ARMOR-X® Continuous Corrugated Aluminum Welded Armor
  7. Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket

Applications and Features:

Southwire's 600 Volt Type MC-HL ARMOR-X® 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, 250°C for short circuit conditions, and -40°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501, 502, and 503.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • UL 2225 Cables and Cable-Fittings For Use In Hazardous (Classified) Locations
  • 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 Vertical Tray Flame Test (70,000 Btu/hr) and ICEA T-29-520 - (210,000 Btu/hr)
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE ARMOR-X {UL} TYPE MC-HL ARMOR-X® X/C XXAWG (X.XXmm2}) CU XHHW-2 GW 1 X X AWG 90{D}C JACKET -40{D}C SUN. RES. DIR. BUR. FOR CT USE 600V IEEE1202/FT4 -- {CSA} RA90-HL AGXX XLPE -40{D}C 600V FT4 SR 90{D}C -- CWCMC -- {NOM}-ANCE Tipo MC XHHW-2 CT FT4 -- USA
    Table 1 – Physical and Electrical Data
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberCond. StrandsInsul. ThicknessGroundDiameter Over ArmorJacket ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. WeightDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°CMin Bending RadiusAllowable Ampacity At 60°CAllowable Ampacity 75°CAllowable Ampacity 90°C
    AWGNo.strandsmilNo. x AWGinchmilinchlb/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftinchAmpAmpAmp
    14 AWG
    568912^1427301 x 140.480600.6001692.6313.1704.2152025
    554894!1427301 x 140.480600.6001742.6313.1704.2152025
    5506071467301 x 140.610600.7302692.6313.1705.1121620
    5506091487301 x 140.700600.8203292.6313.1705.7101417
    890611!1497301 x 140.750600.8703552.6313.1706.1101417
    55061414117301 x 140.790600.9103992.6313.1706.371012
    890585!1412730x0.790600.9103992.6313.1706.371012
    55061514187301 x 140.920601.0405522.6313.1707.271012
    55061714367301 x 141.220601.3469852.6313.1709.46810
    12 AWG
    550810!1227301 x 120.530600.6502051.6622.0024.5202530
    568795^1237301 x 120.530600.6562341.6622.0024.5202530
    5506111267301 x 120.650600.7763431.6622.0025.4162024
    5506101257301 x 120.700600.8263321.6622.0025.7162024
    5506181287301 x 120.790600.9104281.6622.0026.3141721
    58418912127301 x 120.880601.0005481.6622.0027.0101215
    55061912117301 x 120.920601.0465401.6622.0027.3101215
    55062012187301 x 120.920601.0467201.6622.0027.3101215
    TBA12367301 x 121.350501.45014051.6622.00210.181012
    10 AWG
    954321!1027301 x 100.650600.7702791.0401.2535.3303540
    5506131067301 x 100.750600.8764611.0401.2536.1242832
    5506121057301 x 100.790600.9164311.0401.2536.4242832
    550623!10117301 x 100.920601.0406891.0401.2537.2151720
    5506221087301 x 100.920601.0465831.0401.2537.3212428
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    * Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 and do not take into account the overcurrent protection limitations in NEC 240.4(D) of 15 Amps for 14 AWG CU, 20 Amps for 12 AWG CU, and 30 Amps for 10 AWG CU (independent of the conductor temperature rating and stranding if size is present in table). Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
    * Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
    ! No CSA product Type RA90-HL
    ^ Tested as per IEC 60332-3-22 & 60092-350

    Revision: 1.000.016

    Updated On: Sept. 11, 2023, 8:11 p.m. UTC