SPEC 44080

Southwire® RenewaFLEX™ Power Cables for Battery Energy Storage Systems

Single Conductor Copper 2000V XLPE insulation Type RHH/RHW-2 Flexible Power Cable.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor: 6 - 4/0 AWG: Class K, Flexible stranded bare copper. 250 - 750 kcmil: Class I, Flexible stranded bare copper
  2. Insulation: Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type RHH/RHW-2

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 2000 Volt power cables are suited for use in the internal wiring of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), in wet and dry locations, conduits, ducts, troughs, covered trays, 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, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. Gasoline and Oil Resistant. For CT USE sizes 1/0 AWG and larger. Rated 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.
Also available in different colors like: Black, Red, Green, Brown, Yellow, etc.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B172 Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors Having Bunch-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • RoHS-3 Complies with European Directive 2015/863
  • 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:

    For 8-2 AWG: {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE E30117 {UL} XX AWG CU TYPE RHH OR RHW-2 XX MILS XLP PRI/II GRI/II 2000 VOLTS

    For 1/0-4/0 AWG: {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE E30117 {UL} XX AWG CU TYPE RHH OR RHW-2 XX MILS XLP FOR CT USE PRI/II GRI/II 2000 VOLTS

    For 250-750 kcmil: {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE E30117 {UL} XX kcmil CU TYPE RHH OR RHW-2 XX MILS XLP FOR CT USE PRI/II GRI/II 2000 VOLTS
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeStrandDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo.inchmilinchlb/1000ft
    1389244/021090.550900.740788
    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. SizeMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity In Air 90°CAllowable Ampacity In Raceway 90°C
    AWG/KcmilinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmp
    4/05.816930.0530.0670.041405260
    † Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 for Raceway, Cable, or Earth.
    † NEC Table 310.17 for single conductors in Air.
    * Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
    Table 3 – Weights and Measurements (Metric)
    Stock NumberCond. SizeStrandDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo.mmmmmmkg/km
    1389244/0210913.972.2918.801173
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    Table 4 – Electrical and Engineering Data (Metric)
    Cond. SizeMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity In Air 90°CAllowable Ampacity In Raceway 90°C
    AWG/KcmilmmnewtonΩ/kmΩ/kmΩ/kmAmpAmp
    4/0147.3275340.17390.220.1345405260
    † Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 for Raceway, Cable, or Earth.
    † NEC Table 310.17 for single conductors in Air.
    * Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.

    Revision: 1.000.029

    Updated On: Oct. 24, 2024, 1:25 p.m. UTC