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
Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Insulation:Fire Retardant Cross Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE)
- Filler:Paper or Polypropylene filler
- Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape
- Shield:5 mils tape shield
- Rip Cord:Rip cord for ease of jacket removal
- 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:
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 Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Cond. | Insul. Thickness | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | 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 | inch | mil | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | inch | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
| 603609 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 0.141 | 45 | 80 | 1.157 | 708 | 1059 | 0.653 | 0.786 | 13.8 | 20 | 25 | 27 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
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