SPEC 46255
3/C CU 5kV 115 NLEPR 133% ARMOR-X MC HL PVC MV-105 VFD
Type MV-105 Three Conductor Copper, 115 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Continuous Corrugated Welded Aluminum Armor (Armor-X), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket. Suitable for VFD Applications. Type MC HL. 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:115 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:3 Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
- Filler:Wax paper filler
- Binder:Polypropylene tape
- Armor:Continuous Corrugated Welded Aluminum Armor (Armor-X)
- Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Applications and Features:
Southwire’s 5KV ARMOR-X MC HL are armored cables for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, 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, 250°C for short circuit conditions, and -50°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501, 502, and 503. Suitable for VFD application.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
{SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE{R} MASTER-DESIGN ARMOR-X {UL} MV-105 OR MC-HL 3/C SHIELDED XX AWG CU 115 MILS NL-EPR 25%TS GW 3 X XX AWG CU 90{D}C JKT DIR. BUR. FOR CT USE FT4 -40{D}C SUN. RES. 5KV 133%/8KV 100% -- CWCMC USA {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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | inch | inch | inch | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb | inch | |
| 890640◊ | 4/0 | 0.512 | 0.766 | 0.826 | 3 x 6 | 75 | 2.44 | 3986 | 5078 | 17 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
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‡ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | MΩ*1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp |
| 4/0 | 0.051 | 0.065 | 0.0233 | 0.0335 | 0.437 + j0.429 | 0.065 + j0.034 | 2409 | 265/280 | 285/320 |
* 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)(83) 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)(83) 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)
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