Name: Multi-Conductor CU 600 V FR-XLPE Drain Wire LCT Shielded Thermoplastic CPE-TP Jacket Power Cable Color Method 1 Table 1
Brand: Southwire
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SPEC 85036

Multi-Conductor CU 600 V FR-XLPE Drain Wire LCT Shielded Thermoplastic CPE-TP Jacket Power Cable Color Method 1 Table 1

Power Cable 600 Volt Copper Conductors, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation XHHW-2 Shielded with Drain Wire Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP) Jacket, Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 1 Table 1. Silicone Free

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Construction:

Conductor:7 strands class B compressed bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8. Tinned copper available upon request.
Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) XHHW-2
Filler:Polypropylene filler on cables with 5 or less conductors
Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape applied for cables with more than 5 conductors
Drain Wire:Bare copper drain wire. Tinned copper drain wire available upon request.
Shield:5 mils copper Longitudinally-Applied Corrugated Tape (LCT) 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 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.

Specifications:

ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors

UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 1277 Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables

UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test

ICEA S-58-679 Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 1 Table 1

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)

VW-1 (Vertical-Wire) Flame Test

Sample Print Legend:

SOUTHWIRE XX AWG XX/C FR-XLPE CDRS 90C CPE JKT SHIELDED 600V SUN. RES. DIRECT BURIAL YEAR {SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARKS} SEQ FEET

Table 1 – Physical and Electrical Data

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 @ 75°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
6	4	7	0.177	45	80	0.911	403	652	0.411	0.495	10.9	44	52	60

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.
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing.

Revision: 1.000.000

Updated On: Aug. 18, 2023, 2:41 p.m. UTC