SPEC 45442
CU 600V XLPE Insulation Shielded TPE jacket. XHHW-2 Reduced Diameter Flexible Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
Reduced Diameter Type TC-ER Variable Frequency Drive Cable, 600 Volts or 1000 Volts, Tinned Copper Conductors, Crosslinked Insulation Type XHHW-2, Thermoplastic Elastomer Jacket, Rated 90°C Dry or Wet, -40°C Cold Impact, Identification Method 4. 1000 Volts Flexible Motor Supply. CSA CIC/TC FT4 Flame.

Construction:
- Conductor:Class K, flexible stranded tinned annealed copper per ASTM B3, B172, and B174
- Insulation:Cross linked insulation on all conductors (Type XHHW-2 on 14 AWG and larger)
- Ground:One green ground with yellow Stripe cross linked insulation (size equal to phase conductor)
- Drain Wire:Tinned copper drain wire
- Shielding:100% coverage aluminum/Mylar/aluminum foil, overall 85% coverage tinned copper braid
- Jacket:Black Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Applications and Features:
Applications and Features: Power supply cable for VFDs and motors, suitable for cable tray, conduit, raceways, exposed run (TC-ER) and conforming to NFPA 79 2018. Suitable for free air and direct burial. Its flexible design is ideal for use on operation processes in accordance with NEC® Articles 336, 501 and 502 including, but not limited to: fans, pumps, conveyors, compressors, elevators and lifts, extruders, crushers and presses, assembly lines, food and beverage, wind energy and data centers. Cable is rated for -40C Cold Bend and Impact. Multiple approvals for multiple applications.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE{R} XX AWG (XX{mm2}) 4/C VFD TYPE TC-ER E75755 {UL} 600V 90C DRY 90C WET SUN RES OIL RES I/II DIR BUR -40C OR WTTC 1000V OR AWM 20886 105C 1000V OR FLEXIBLE MOTOR SUPPLY CABLE 1000V -- LL90458 {CSA} CIC/TC 600V FT4 OR AWM I/II A/B 105C 1000V -40C FT4 -- {CE} ROHS-2 MADE IN USA
Table 1 – Physical and Electrical Data
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Cond. Strands | Insul. Thickness | Ground | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight | Min Bending Radius | Allowable Ampacity 75°C * | Allowable Ampacity 90°C * | |||||||
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AWG | No. | strands | mil | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | inch | Amp | Amp | ||||||||
16 AWG | |||||||||||||||||||
645824◊ | 16 | 3 | 26 | 31 | 1 x 16 | 47 | 0.408 | 58 | 112 | 4.9 | 10 | 10 | |||||||
14 AWG | |||||||||||||||||||
645825◊ | 14 | 3 | 41 | 31 | 1 x 14 | 47 | 0.444 | 84 | 145 | 5.3 | 15 | 15 | |||||||
12 AWG | |||||||||||||||||||
645826◊ | 12 | 3 | 65 | 31 | 1 x 12 | 47 | 0.490 | 124 | 195 | 5.9 | 20 | 20 | |||||||
10 AWG | |||||||||||||||||||
645827◊ | 10 | 3 | 105 | 31 | 1 x 10 | 62 | 0.591 | 189 | 291 | 7.1 | 30 | 30 | |||||||
677299◊ | 8 | 3 | 168 | 46 | 1 x 8 | 62 | 0.774 | 302 | 480 | 9.3 | 50 | 55 |
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. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
* Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
* Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
Revision: 1.000.003
Updated On: Aug. 18, 2023, 2:40 p.m. UTC