SPEC 45252
3/C CU 600 or 1000 V XLPE XHHW-2 PVC Jacket Power Cable With Ground. Silicone Free
Type TC-ER Power Cable 600 or 1000 Volt Three Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Copper Ground (Bare or Insulated). Silicone Free.

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
- Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8. (When present, cable conductor sizes 8 & 6 AWG have an insulated green ground)
- Filler:Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
- Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape for cable sizes larger than 2 AWG
- Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket
Applications and Features:
Southwire’s 600 or 1000 Volt Type TC-ER power 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. Silicone free.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
Bare Ground: {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} {UL} XX AWG (X.XX{mm2}) 3/C TYPE TC-ER XHHW-2 CDRS 90{D}C JACKET SUNLIGHT RESISTANT DIRECT BURIAL 600V or 1000V {NOM}-ANCE XHHW-2 CT FT4 SR 600V 90C
Green Ground: {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} {UL} XX AWG (X.XX{mm2}) CU 3/C TYPE TC-ER XHHW-2 CDRS GW 1 X X AWG CU GREEN INSULATED 90{D}C JACKET SUNLIGHT RESISTANT DIRECT BURIAL 600V or 1000V {NOM}-ANCE XHHW-2 CT FT4 SR 600V 90C
Green Ground: {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} {UL} XX AWG (X.XX{mm2}) CU 3/C TYPE TC-ER XHHW-2 CDRS GW 1 X X AWG CU GREEN INSULATED 90{D}C JACKET SUNLIGHT RESISTANT DIRECT BURIAL 600V or 1000V {NOM}-ANCE XHHW-2 CT FT4 SR 600V 90C
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation | Ground | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
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AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
480590◊ | 8 | 7 | 0.139 | 45 | 0.229 | 1 x 10 | 60 | 0.615 | 187 | 307 |
555196◊ | 8 | 7 | 0.139 | 45 | 0.229 | None x | 60 | 0.615 | 155 | 279 |
480608◊ | 6 | 7 | 0.174 | 45 | 0.264 | 1 x 8 | 60 | 0.691 | 297 | 444 |
555195 | 6 | 7 | 0.174 | 45 | 0.264 | None x | 60 | 0.691 | 245 | 382 |
480616◊ | 4 | 7 | 0.221 | 45 | 0.311 | 1 x 8 | 60 | 0.791 | 442 | 607 |
480624◊ | 2 | 7 | 0.277 | 45 | 0.367 | 1 x 6 | 80 | 0.953 | 703 | 941 |
480632◊ | 1 | 19 | 0.321 | 55 | 0.431 | 1 x 6 | 80 | 1.091 | 865 | 1159 |
480640◊ | 1/0 | 19 | 0.360 | 55 | 0.470 | 1 x 6 | 80 | 1.175 | 1069 | 1397 |
480657◊ | 2/0 | 19 | 0.404 | 55 | 0.514 | 1 x 6 | 80 | 1.270 | 1327 | 1693 |
480665◊ | 3/0 | 19 | 0.454 | 55 | 0.564 | 1 x 4 | 80 | 1.378 | 1700 | 2112 |
480673◊ | 4/0 | 19 | 0.510 | 55 | 0.620 | 1 x 4 | 80 | 1.499 | 2110 | 2575 |
480681◊ | 250 | 37 | 0.558 | 65 | 0.688 | 1 x 4 | 80 | 1.646 | 2469 | 3012 |
480699 | 300 | 37 | 0.611 | 65 | 0.741 | 1 x 3 | 110 | 1.821 | 2971 | 3667 |
588013 | 350 | 37 | 0.641 | 65 | 0.777 | 1 x 3/0 | 110 | 2.081 | 3798 | 4571 |
672206 | 350 | 37 | 0.661 | 65 | 0.791 | 1 x 1 | 110 | 1.86 | 3535 | 4300 |
480707◊ | 350 | 37 | 0.661 | 65 | 0.791 | 1 x 3 | 110 | 1.86 | 3440 | 4196 |
480715 | 400 | 37 | 0.706 | 65 | 0.836 | 1 x 3 | 110 | 2.026 | 3906 | 4727 |
480723◊ | 500 | 37 | 0.789 | 65 | 0.896 | 1 x 2 | 110 | 2.155 | 4885 | 6064 |
890148 | 500 | 37 | 0.789 | 65 | 0.896 | 1 x 1/0 | 110 | 2.155 | 4967 | 5897 |
583697 | 500 | 37 | 0.789 | 65 | 0.896 | 1 x 2/0 | 110 | 2.262 | 4967 | 6065 |
593173 | 600 | 61 | 0.866 | 80 | 1.026 | 1 x 3/0 | 110 | 2.436 | 6131 | 7303 |
TBA | 600 | 61 | 0.866 | 80 | 1.026 | 1 x 1/0 | 110 | 2.436 | 6131 | 7110 |
890388◊ | 600 | 61 | 0.866 | 80 | 1.026 | 1 x 2 | 110 | 2.436 | 5822 | 6911 |
672210 | 600 | 61 | 0.866 | 80 | 1.034 | 1 x 250 | 110 | 2.567 | 6393 | 7544 |
554410 | 750 | 61 | 0.968 | 80 | 1.128 | 1 x 1 | 110 | 2.656 | 7278 | 8510 |
580771 | 1000 | 61 | 1.117 | 80 | 1.277 | 1 x 1/0 | 140 | 3.038 | 9684 | 11369 |
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.
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Allowable Ampacity At 60°C† | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C† | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C† |
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AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
480590◊ | 8 | 2.5 | 396 | 0.652 | 0.815 | 0.033 | 40 | 50 | 55 |
555196◊ | 8 | 2.5 | 396 | 0.652 | 0.815 | 0.033 | 40 | 50 | 55 |
480608◊ | 6 | 2.8 | 630 | 0.411 | 0.514 | 0.031 | 55 | 65 | 75 |
555195 | 6 | 2.8 | 630 | 0.411 | 0.514 | 0.031 | 55 | 65 | 75 |
480616◊ | 4 | 3.2 | 1002 | 0.258 | 0.323 | 0.030 | 70 | 85 | 95 |
480624◊ | 2 | 3.8 | 1593 | 0.162 | 0.203 | 0.028 | 95 | 115 | 130 |
480632◊ | 1 | 5.5 | 2009 | 0.129 | 0.162 | 0.028 | 110 | 130 | 145 |
480640◊ | 1/0 | 5.9 | 2534 | 0.102 | 0.128 | 0.028 | 125 | 150 | 170 |
480657◊ | 2/0 | 6.4 | 3194 | 0.081 | 0.102 | 0.027 | 145 | 175 | 195 |
480665◊ | 3/0 | 6.9 | 4027 | 0.064 | 0.081 | 0.027 | 165 | 200 | 225 |
480673◊ | 4/0 | 7.5 | 5078 | 0.051 | 0.064 | 0.026 | 195 | 230 | 260 |
480681◊ | 250 | 8.2 | 6000 | 0.043 | 0.055 | 0.027 | 215 | 255 | 290 |
480699 | 300 | 9.1 | 7200 | 0.036 | 0.046 | 0.026 | 240 | 285 | 320 |
588013 | 350 | 12.5 | 8400 | 0.031 | 0.040 | 0.026 | 260 | 310 | 350 |
672206 | 350 | 9.3 | 8400 | 0.031 | 0.040 | 0.026 | 260 | 310 | 350 |
480707◊ | 350 | 9.3 | 8400 | 0.031 | 0.040 | 0.026 | 260 | 310 | 350 |
480715 | 400 | 12.2 | 9600 | 0.088 | 0.035 | 0.025 | 280 | 335 | 380 |
480723◊ | 500 | 13.2 | 12000 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.025 | 320 | 380 | 430 |
890148 | 500 | 13.5 | 12000 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.025 | 320 | 380 | 430 |
583697 | 500 | 13.5 | 12000 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.025 | 320 | 380 | 430 |
593173 | 600 | 14.6 | 14400 | 0.018 | 0.024 | 0.026 | 350 | 420 | 475 |
TBA | 600 | 14.6 | 14400 | 0.018 | 0.024 | 0.026 | 350 | 420 | 475 |
890388◊ | 600 | 14.6 | 14400 | 0.018 | 0.024 | 0.026 | 350 | 420 | 475 |
672210 | 600 | 14.6 | 14400 | 0.018 | 0.024 | 0.026 | 350 | 420 | 475 |
554410 | 750 | 15.9 | 18000 | 0.014 | 0.020 | 0.025 | 400 | 475 | 535 |
580771 | 1000 | 18.3 | 18000 | 0.0108 | 0.0132 | 0.024 | 455 | 545 | 615 |
† 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