SPEC 45410
AL 2000V XLPE Insulation. RHH/RHW-2 PV
Single Conductor Photovoltaic (Type PV) Power Cable 2000 Volt Aluminum Conductor XLPE Insulation. Sizes 6AWG through 1000 kcmil. Heat, Moisture, and Sunlight Resistant RoHS. 90°C
Construction:
- Conductor:AlumaFlex® Compact Stranded Aluminum Alloy (AA-8176)
- Insulation: Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Applications and Features:
The cable is available in sizes 6 AWG through 1000 kcmil. The product is approved for use in solar power applications per the NEC article 690 and is rated 90°C for exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations. Individual conductors are stranded aluminum alloy covered with a cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and is rated for direct burial. The cable is sunlight resistant, oil resistant PRI and PRII, RoHS compliant, passes -40°C cold bend.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE E316464 {UL} PV WIRE XXX KCMIL (XXX.XXX{mm2}) COMPACT AL. --- AlumaFlex® AA8176 2000V 90°C WET OR DRY -40°C SUN RES DIRECT BURIAL OR RHH-RHW-2 2000V --- RoHS {MMM/DD/YYYY} {SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARKS} SEQ FEET
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Approx. OD | Aluminum Weight | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
| 400 | 1 | 35 | 0.659 | 120 | 0.899 | 376 | 518 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
* Strand count meets minimum number per ASTM
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
| Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 75°C | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | |
| 400 | 1 | 3.6 | 2400 | 0.044 | 0.054 | 0.040 | 270 | 305 |
* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
* Inductive Reactance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
* Inductive Reactance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
Stock Codes and Colors
| Size | Black | Brown | Orange | Yellow | White | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| 6 | 585843 | ||||||
| 4 | 586673 | ||||||
| 2 | 586672 | 589171 | |||||
| 1 | 619879 | 589051 | |||||
| 1/0 | 591256 | 591241 | |||||
| 2/0 | 583673 | ||||||
| 3/0 | 577100 | 669515 | 669516 | 669517 | 577843 | 669518 | |
| 4/0 | 583678 | 597698 | 607400 | 591242 | |||
| 250 | 577101 | 577844 | 668535 | ||||
| 300 | 584290 | 589170 | 675225 | ||||
| 350 | 582174 | 597996 | 592618 | ||||
| 400 | 584291 | 596689 | 652801 | ||||
| 500 | 582267 | 591243 | 591244 | 591245 | 586671 | 588797 | 591246 |
| 600 | 585499 | 591247 | 588799 | ||||
| 750 | 586013 | 589375 | 592619 | ||||
| 1000 | 641387 | 641386 |
Revision: 1.000.006
Updated On: Aug. 2, 2024, 6:30 p.m. UTC
