SPEC 85026

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

Control 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:

  1. Conductor:7 strands class B compressed bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8. Tinned copper available upon request.
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) XHHW-2, 30 Mils thick for all cable sizes
  3. DrainWire:Bare copper drain wire. Tinned copper drain wire available upon request.
  4. Filler:Polypropylene filler on cables with 5 or less conductors
  5. Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape applied for cables with more than 5 conductors
  6. Shielding:5 mils tape shield
  7. Rip Cord:Rip cord for ease of jacket removal
  8. Overall Jacket:Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP) Jacket

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 600 Volt Type TC-ER 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. 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 Standard Specification for 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-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
  • 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 MASTER-DESIGN 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
    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
    16 AWG
    62766416270.05625450.34218604.1815.0374.10018
    62657416770.05625450.43581254.1815.0375.10012
    66143616770.05625450.432581254.1815.0375.10012
    62268716470.05625450.452701354.1815.0375.40014
    660952**161270.05625450.585982134.1815.0377009
    12 AWG
    62657312470.08830450.464831551.6622.0025.5162024
    604213#12470.08830450.467981641.6622.0025.6162024
    6207341212190.08830600.7683024661.6622.0029.2101215
    10 AWG
    621502102190.11330450.4641051591.041.2535.5303540
    626422**10370.11330450.4991382131.041.2535.9303540
    620729104190.11330600.5651732651.041.2536.7242832
    626407**10570.11330600.6232103201.041.2537.4242832
    6207351012190.11330800.9034686911.041.25310.8151720
    62072884190.14145600.7162714140.6530.7868.5324044
    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)
    ** Tinned Copper
    # Non-UL Listed

    Revision: 3.0.00C