Medium Voltage / Buy America(n) Compliant SPEC 46302

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SPEC 46302

1/C CU 15kV 220 NLEPR (Lead-Free EAM) 133% SIMpull^® PVC MV-105

Type MV-105 Single Conductor Copper, 220 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) Lead-Free EAM 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, SIMpull Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket, Dual Rated UL/CSA

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Construction:

Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8. Tinned copper optional per ASTM B33
Conductor Shield:Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
Insulation:220 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) / No-Lead Ethylene Alkene Copolymer (EAM) 133% Insulation Level
Insulation Shield:Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
Copper Tape Shield:Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
Overall Jacket:SIMpull^® 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 when installed with a grounding conductor in close proximity that conforms to NEC section 311.36 and 250.4(A)(5), 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. ST1 (low smoke) Rated for sizes 1/0 and larger. PVC jacket is made with SIM technology and has a coefficient of friction COF of 0.2. Cable can be installed in conduit without the aid of lubrication. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure. These cables feature sunlight and moisture resistance, exceptional corona resistance, resistance to most chemicals, oils and acids and are flame retardant.

Specifications:

ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors

ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

UL 1072 Medium-Voltage Power Cables

UL 1685 FT4-ST1 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)

UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test

CSA C22.2 No.230 Tray Cables - Rated TC-ER (1/0 AWG and Larger)

CSA C22.2 No. 2556 / UL 2556 Cable Test Methods

CSA C68.10 Shielded Power Cables for Commercial and Industrial Applications - 5 to 46 KV

ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable

ICEA S-97-682 Standard for Shielded Utility Cable Rated for 5 - 46kV

IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test (1/0 and Larger)

AEIC CS-8 Specification for extruded dielectric shielded power cables rated for 5 through 46KV

Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661

Sample Print Legend:

{SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE SIMpull{R} POWER CABLE {UL} XX KCMIL CU 220 MILS NL-EPR 15KV 133% INS LEVEL 25%TS MV-105 FOR CT USE ST1 SUN RES (NESC) -- {CSA} XX KCMIL CU 5.59mm (220 mils) NL-EPR 15KV 133% INS LEVEL 25%TS SR TC-ER 105{D}C FT4 -25{D}C LTDD -- PAT www.patentSW.com -- RoHS

Table 1 – Weights and Measurements

Stock Number	Cond. Size	Diameter Over Conductor	Diameter Over Insulation	Diameter Over Insulation Shield	Jacket Thickness¹	Approx. OD	Approx. Weight	Max Pull Tension	Min Bending Radius	Conduit Size*
	AWG/Kcmil	inch	inch	inch	mil	inch	lb/1000ft	lb	inch	inch
955997^◊	2/0	0.405	0.884	0.944	80	1.124	929	1064	13.4	3.5

All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances

◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item

* Conduit size based on 3 phase 40% fill-factor without ground
1 Comply with ICEA S-93-639 Appendix C for jacket thickness determination
** Non SIMpull 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^‡
AWG/Kcmil	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	MΩ*1000ft	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	Amp	Amp	Amp
2/0	0.081	0.102	0.0416	0.0451	0.469 + j0.396	0.102 + j0.045	2704	230/245	300/335

* Calculations are based on three cables triplexed / 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)(77) 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)(69) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (40°C Ambient Air Temperature)