SPEC 10041

Aluminum Service Entrance (SER) Cable Type SER

Aluminum Service Entrance Cable, Type SER Service Entrance Cable, 600 Volt. Individual Conductors Rated XHHW-2 or THHN/THWN. Jacket and Individual Conductors Sunlight Resistant.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compact stranded bare aluminum Alumaflex® per ASTM B800 and ASTM B801
  2. Insulation:All phases and neutral are insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2 or Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath THHN/THWN
  3. Neutral:Insulated bare soft annealed neutral
  4. Ground:Bare soft annealed ground
  5. Binder:Reinforcement binder
  6. Jacket:Gray Polyvinyl Chloride PVC jacket. Sunlight resistant.

Applications and Features:

Southwire® Type SER, service entrance cable is primarily used to convey power from the service drop to the meter base and from the meter base to the distribution panelboard; however, the cable may be used in all applications where Type SE cable is permitted. SER may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. Voltage rating is 600 volts. SE cables are not permitted underground, with or without a raceway, per NEC 338.12(A)(2).

Specifications:

  • ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire
  • ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 854 Service Entrance Cable
  • RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)
  • NEC National Electrical Code NFPA 70
  • Federal Specification A-A-59544
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} E32071 {UL} X CDR X AWG COMPACT AL.--- {ALUMAFLEX}{R} AA8176 TYPE SE CABLE STYLE SER TYPE THHN CDRS 600 VOLTS MADE IN USA
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeConductor NumberDiameter Over ConductorConductor StrandingInsulation ThicknessGround SizeNum x Neutral SizeJacket ThicknessApprox. ODOverall Weight
    AWG/KcmilinchmilsNo. x AWGNo. x AWGmilinchlbs/1000ft
    130989830.1281301x81x8300.542134
    326678620.1697301x61x6300.599144
    130997630.1697301x61x6300.651187
    552500420.2127451x61x6300.738190
    131003430.2127451x61x6300.757253
    131029230.2686451x41x4300.895361
    277186240.2687451x41x4301.054459
    131037130.2988551x31x3301.078460
    1310451/030.33610551x21x2301.182557
    1310522/030.37612551x11x1301.279670
    3274452/040.37612551x11x1301.421847
    1310603/030.42216551x1/01x1/0301.392812
    5525034/020.47419551x2/01x2/0301.366725
    1310784/030.47419551x2/01x2/0301.518987
    2799684/040.47419551x2/01x2/0301.6881251
    55250425030.52022651x3/01x3/0301.6701177
    55586925040.52022651x3/01x3/0301.8591491
    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. SizeConductor NumberMin. Bend RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance at 25°CAC Resistance at 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity Raceway 60°CAllowable Ampacity Raceway 75°CAllowable Ampacity Raceway 90°C
    AWG/KcmilInchesLbsΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    832.22970.6530.7860.052354045
    622.43140.6740.8120.051405055
    632.64720.6740.8120.051405055
    423.05000.4240.5100.048556575
    433.07510.4240.5100.048556575
    233.611940.2670.3210.0457590100
    245.312740.2670.3210.045607280
    135.415060.2110.2540.04685100115
    1/035.919000.1680.2010.044100120135
    2/036.423950.1330.1600.043115135150
    2/047.125550.1330.1600.04392108120
    3/037.030200.1050.1260.042130155175
    4/026.825390.0840.1000.041150180205
    4/037.638080.0840.1000.041150180205
    4/048.440620.0840.1000.041120144164
    25038.445000.0710.0860.041170205230
    25049.348000.0710.0860.041136164184
    *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 more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.

    Revision: 1.000.010

    Updated On: Aug. 16, 2024, 4:57 p.m. UTC