SPEC 46402
3/C CU 15kV 220 NLEPR 133% PVC MV-105. Silicone Free
Type MV-105 Three Conductor Copper, 220 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket, Dual Rated UL/CSA. Silicone Free

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
- Conductor Shield:Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
- Insulation:220 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level,
- Insulation Shield:Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
- Copper Tape Shield:Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
- Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
- Filler:Wax paper filler
- Binder:Poly glass tape
- Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Applications and Features:
Southwire’s 15KV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerially 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 105°C for normal operation, 140°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. Rated at -35°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I and II, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502.Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
{SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE{R} POWER CABLE MASTER-DESIGN {UL} 3/C XXX AWG CU 220 MILS NL-EPR 15KV 133% INS LEVEL 25%TS GW 1 X 3 AWG CU MV-105 FOR CT USE SUN. RES. FOR DIRECT BURIAL -- CSA XXX AWG CU 5.59mm (220 mils) NL-EPR 15KV 133% INS LEVEL 25%TS SR TC-ER 90{D}C FT4 -40{D}C LTGG {NESC}
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Diameter Over Conductor | Diameter Over Insulation | Diameter Over Insulation Shield | Ground | Jacket Thickness1 | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | Max Pull Tension | Min Bending Radius |
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AWG/Kcmil | inch | inch | inch | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb | inch | |
578614 | 500 | 0.789 | 1.275 | 1.335 | 1 x 4/0 | 135 | 3.203 | 8374 | 12000 | 22.4 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
1 Comply with ICEA S-93-639 Appendix C for jacket thickness determination
^ 750kcmil Stock#: 653562 has a RED outer jacket
^ 750kcmil Stock#: 653562 has a RED outer jacket
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Cond. Size | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Capacitive Reactance @ 60Hz | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Zero Sequence Impedance* | Positive Sequence Impedance* | Shield Short Circuit Current 6 Cycles | Allowable Ampacity In Duct 90/105°C† | Allowable Ampacity In Air 90/105°C‡ |
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AWG/Kcmil | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | MΩ*1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp |
500 | 0.022 | 0.03 | 0.0263 | 0.0341 | 0.373 + j0.274 | 0.03 + j0.034 | 3829 | 450/485 | 535/600 |
* Calculations are based on 5 mil 25 % over lapping copper tape shield / Conductor temperature of 90°C / Shield temperature of 45°C / Earth resistivity of 100 ohms-meter
† Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(79) Detail 1. of the 2020 National Electrical Code (20°C Ambient Earth Temperature, Thermal Resistance ROH of 90)
‡ Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(71) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (40°C Ambient Air Temperature)
† Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(79) Detail 1. of the 2020 National Electrical Code (20°C Ambient Earth Temperature, Thermal Resistance ROH of 90)
‡ Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(71) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (40°C Ambient Air Temperature)
Revision: 3.0.00C