SPEC 45354

CU 600/1000V XLPE Insulation Armor-x Thermoplastic LSZH-TP Jacket. XHHW-2

Type MC-HL Power Cable 600Volt Four Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor (Armor-X), Thermoplastic SOLONON® Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH-TP) Jacket with 1 Bare CU Ground

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
  3. Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  4. Filler:Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
  5. Binder:Polypropylene tape
  6. Armor:Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor (Armor-X)
  7. Overall Jacket:Thermoplastic SOLONON® Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH-TP) Jacket

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 600 Volt Type MC-HL Armor-X® 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, 250°C for short circuit conditions, and -50°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 Standard Specification for 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
  • ICEA S-58-679 Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 3 (1-BLACK, 2-RED, 3-BLUE)
  • 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
  • NFPA 130 Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems (500kcmil & Larger)
  • ABS Listed as CWCMC
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE{R} MASTER-DESIGN {UL} ARMOR-X TYPE MC-HL 4/C XXX AWG (XXX{mm2}) CU XHHW-2 GW 1 X X AWG 90{D}C SOLONON{R} JACKET -40{D}C ST1 SUN.RES. DIR. BUR. FOR CT USE 600V IEEE1202/FT4 -- {NOM}-ANCE Tipo MC XHHW-2 CT FT4
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessGroundDiameter Over ArmorJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo. of StrandsinchmilNo. x AWGinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ft
    TBA870.141451 x 100.79500.890237504
    TBA670.177451 x 80.92501.020378691
    641520470.225451 x 81.02501.120569914
    TBA270.282451 x 61.22501.3209071358
    TBA1/0190.361551 x 61.48501.58013952030
    5724212/0190.405551 x 41.54601.66017902444
    5508564/0190.512551 x 41.85601.96527693541
    TBA250370.558651 x 42.04602.16032454253
    TBA350370.661651 x 32.29752.44045265787
    563069500370.789651 x 22.67752.82064437756
    TBA750610.968801 x 13.22853.390960711602
    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 310.15 (B)(16) of the NEC, 2017 Edition - Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts, based on ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F) and adjusted to 80% per Table 310.15(B)(3)(a) for More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Stock NumberCond. SizeMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity At 60°C†Allowable Ampacity At 75°C†Allowable Ampacity At 90°C†
    AWG/KcmilinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    TBA86.25280.6530.7860.052324044
    TBA67.18390.4110.4950.051445260
    64152047.813350.2580.3100.048566876
    TBA29.221230.1620.1950.0457692104
    TBA1/011.033790.1020.1220.044100120136
    5724212/011.642590.0810.0970.043116140156
    5508564/013.767710.0510.0620.041156184208
    TBA25015.180000.0430.0530.041172204232
    TBA35017.0112000.0310.0390.040208248280
    56306950019.7160000.0220.0290.039256304344
    TBA75023.7240000.0140.0220.038320380428
    † Ampacities are based on Table 310.15 (B)(16) of the NEC, 2017 Edition - Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts, based on ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F) and adjusted to 80% per Table 310.15(B)(3)(a) for More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.

    Revision: 3.0.00C