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
Construction:
- Conductor:7 strands class B compressed bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8. Tinned copper available upon request.
- Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) XHHW-2, 30 Mils thick for all cable sizes
- Drain Wire:Bare copper drain wire. Tinned copper drain wire available upon request.
- Filler:Polypropylene filler on cables with 5 or less conductors
- Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape applied for cables with more than 5 conductors
- Shielding:5 mil copper Helically-Applied Tape shield
- Rip Cord:Rip cord for ease of jacket removal
- 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:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE 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 Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Cond. | Insul. Thickness | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 75°C | Inductive Rectance | Min Bending Radius | Allowable Ampacity 75°C | Allowable Ampacity 90°C | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG | No. | strands | inch | mil | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | inch | Amp | Amp | |||||
| 16 AWG | |||||||||||||||||||
| 627664 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 0.056 | 25 | 45 | 0.342 | 18 | 60 | 4.181 | 5.037 | 0.033 | 4.1 | - | 18 | ||||
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
^ UL listed part number
! Tinned copper conductor per ASTM B33
$ 19 strand combination unilay conductor per ASTM B787
# Bunch unilay stranding
† Tinned copper drain wire
* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 and do not take into account the overcurrent protection limitations in NEC 240.4(D) of 15 Amps for 14 AWG CU, 20 Amps for 12 AWG CU, and 30 Amps for 10 AWG CU (independent of the conductor temperature rating and stranding if size is present in table). Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements. Ampacities have been adjusted for stock numbers containing more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
! Tinned copper conductor per ASTM B33
$ 19 strand combination unilay conductor per ASTM B787
# Bunch unilay stranding
† Tinned copper drain wire
* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 and do not take into account the overcurrent protection limitations in NEC 240.4(D) of 15 Amps for 14 AWG CU, 20 Amps for 12 AWG CU, and 30 Amps for 10 AWG CU (independent of the conductor temperature rating and stranding if size is present in table). Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements. Ampacities have been adjusted for stock numbers containing more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
Revision: 1.000.006
Updated On: Oct. 3, 2024, 9:29 p.m. UTC
