SPEC 45444
CU 600V XLPE Insulation Shielded Signal Pair 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 With Shielded Pair, 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.
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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
- Twisted Shielded Pair:100% coverage aluminum/Mylar foil shield (color code: black, white)
- Shielding:100% coverage aluminum/Mylar/aluminum foil, overall 85% coverage tinned copper braid
- Jacket:Black Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
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:
{SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} XX AWG (XX{mm2}) X/C + XX AWG (XX{mm2}) X PR VFD XHHW-2 TYPE TC-ER E75755 {UL} 1000V 90{D}C DRY 90{D}C WET SUN RES OIL RES I/II DIR BUR -40{D}C OR WTTC 1000V OR AWM 20886 105{D}C 1000V OR FLEXIBLE MOTOR SUPPLY CABLE 1000V -- LL90458 {CSA} CIC/TC 600V FT4 OR AWM I/II A/B 105{D}C 1000V -40{D}C FT4 -- {CE} ROHS-3 MADE IN USA
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Ground | Drain Wire | Dia. Over Shield | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | No. x AWG | No. x AWG | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
16 | 3 | 26 | 0.059 | 30 | 1 x 16 | 1x16 | 0.420 | 45 | 0.513 | 92 | 123 |
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.
¤ Reduced signal pair (see Table 3 below)
¤ Reduced signal pair (see Table 3 below)
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 75°C | Capacitive Reactance @ 60Hz | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | MΩ*1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | |
16 | 3 | 6.9 | 61 | 4.487 | 5.406 | 0.065 | 0.033 | - | 18 |
Table 3 - Twisted Shielded Pair Construction
Stock Number | Signal Pair Conductor Size | Drain Conductor Size |
---|---|---|
No | AWG | AWG |
TBA | - | - |
TBA | - | - |
139306 | 18 | 20 |
TBA | - | - |
TBA | - | - |
TBA | - | - |
TBA | - | - |
TBA | - | - |
Table 4 - Twisted Shielded Pair Size
Phase Conductor Size | Signal Pair Conductor Size | Signal Pair Drain Conductor Size | |
---|---|---|---|
AWG | AWG | AWG | |
Normal Signal Pair | 16 | 16 | 18 |
14 | 16 | 18 | |
12 | 16 | 18 | |
10 | 16 | 18 | |
8 | 14 | 14 | |
Reduced Signal Pair | 16 | 18 | 18 |
14 | 18 | 18 | |
12 | 18 | 18 |
Revision: 1.000.016
Updated On: Aug. 30, 2024, 1:34 p.m. UTC