SPEC 85085

CU 600 V FR-XLPE Shielded Thermoplastic CPE-TP Jacket Power Cable Color Method 1 Table 2

Power Cable 600 or 1000 Volt Three Conductor Copper, Fire Retardant Cross-Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) insulation Shielded Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP) Jacket Conductor Identification Method 1 Table 2

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:Fire Retardant Cross Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE)
  3. Filler:Paper or Polypropylene filler
  4. Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape
  5. Shield:5 mils tape shield
  6. Rip Cord:Rip cord for ease of jacket removal
  7. Overall Jacket:Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP) Jacket

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 600 Volt 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, and 250°C for short circuit conditions.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • 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
  • Sample Print Legend:

    SOUTHWIRE MASTER-DESIGN XX AWG XX/C FR-XLPE CDRS 90C COPPER SHIELDED CPE JKT 600V SUN. RES. DIRECT BURIAL YEAR {SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARKS} SEQ FEET
    Table 1 – Physical and Electrical Data
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberCond. StrandsDiameter Over Cond.Insul. ThicknessJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightApprox. WeightDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CMin Bending RadiusAllowable Ampacity At 60°C *Allowable Ampacity 75°C *Allowable Ampacity 90°C *
    AWGNo.strandsinchmilmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftinchAmpAmpAmp
    603609812190.14145801.15770810590.6530.78613.8202527
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item

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