SPEC: 46301

CU Compressed 15kV NLEPR Insulation 100% IL Black SIM-PVC Jacket. MV 105 - Tray Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial

Type MV-105 Single Conductor Copper, 175 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 100% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, SIMpull Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket, Dual Rated UL/CSA

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Application & Features

Southwire’s 15KV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial when installed with a grounding conductor in close proximity that conforms to NEC section 311.36 and 250.4(A)(5), and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 105°C for normal operation, 140°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. Rated at -35°C for cold bend when UL listed. Rated at -25°C for cold bend and cold impact and marked with "LTDD" when CSA listed or dual UL/CSA listed. PVC jacket is made with SIM technology and has a coefficient of friction COF of 0.2. Cable can be installed in conduit without the aid of lubrication. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.

Specifications

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Cond. Size Cond. Strands Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) Diameter Over Insulation (in) (cm) Inner Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) Diameter Over Shield (in) (cm) Outer Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) Approx. OD (in) (cm) Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm) Conduit Size (in) (cm)
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2 AWG 2 AWG
7 7
0.282 0.72
0.665 1.69
175 4.45
0.725 1.84
80 2.03
0.911 2.31
569 847
530 240.40
10.9 27.69
2.5 6.35
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350 KCMIL 350 KCMIL
37 37
0.661 1.68
1.037 2.63
175 4.45
1.097 2.79
80 2.03
1.277 3.24
1661 2472
2800 1270.06
15.3 38.86
3.5 8.89
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750 KCMIL 750 KCMIL
61 61
0.968 2.46
1.404 3.57
175 4.45
1.464 3.72
80 2.03
1.644 4.18
3129 4656
6000 2721.55
19.7 50.04
5.0 12.70
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1000 KCMIL 1000 KCMIL
61 61
1.117 2.84
1.523 3.87
175 4.45
1.583 4.02
110 2.79
1.823 4.63
4063 6046
8000 3628.74
21.8 55.37
5.0 12.70
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500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
37 37
0.789 2.00
1.162 2.95
175 4.45
1.222 3.10
80 2.03
1.402 3.56
2198 3271
4000 1814.37
16.8 42.67
4.0 10.16

* Conduit size based on 3 phase 40% fill-factor without ground

Cond. Size DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Capacitive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Zero Sequence Impedance (ohms/1000') (ohms/1000') Positive Sequence Impedance (ohms/1000') (ohms/1000') Shield Short Circuit Current 6 Cycles Allowable Ampacity In Duct 90C Allowable Ampacity In Duct 105C Allowable Ampacity In Air 90C Allowable Ampacity In Air 105C
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2 AWG 2 AWG
0.162 0.24
0.204 0.30
0.044 0.07
0.049 0.07
0.575 + j0.458 0.575 + j0.458
0.204 + j0.05 0.204 + j0.05
2292 2292
155 155
165 165
195 195
215 215
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350 KCMIL 350 KCMIL
0.031 0.05
0.041 0.06
0.024 0.04
0.037 0.06
0.394 + j0.303 0.394 + j0.303
0.042 + j0.037 0.042 + j0.037
3491 3491
390 390
415 415
550 550
610 610
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750 KCMIL 750 KCMIL
0.014 0.02
0.023 0.03
0.018 0.03
0.033 0.05
0.346 + j0.225 0.346 + j0.225
0.024 + j0.033 0.024 + j0.033
4473 4473
565 565
610 610
885 885
990 990
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1000 KCMIL 1000 KCMIL
0.011 0.02
0.019 0.03
0.016 0.02
0.033 0.05
0.327 + j0.198 0.327 + j0.198
0.02 + j0.033 0.02 + j0.033
4935 4935
640 640
690 690
1060 1060
1185 1185
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500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
0.022 0.03
0.030 0.04
0.021 0.03
0.035 0.05
0.372 + j0.268 0.372 + j0.268
0.031 + j0.035 0.031 + j0.035
3888 3888
465 465
500 500
685 685
765 765

* NEC ampacities are based on:
* For Duct: Table 310.60(C)(11) Detail 1.
* For Free Air: Table 310.60(C)(3).
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
* Sequence Impedance values are based on Rho Earth Resistivity: 100 Ohm-Meter/1000ft, Spacing: one diameter spacing center-to-center..
* Capacitive Reactance is between Phase-to-Shield.

Standards & References

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • UL 1072 Medium-Voltage Power Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • CSA C22.2 No.230 Tray Cables - Rated TC-ER (1/0 AWG and Larger)
  • CSA C22.2 No. 2556 / UL 2556 Cable Test Methods
  • CSA C68.10 Shielded Power Cables for Commercial and Industrial Applications - 5 to 46 KV
  • ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable
  • ICEA S-97-682 Standard for Shielded Utility Cable Rated for 5 - 46kV
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • AEIC CS-8 Specification for extruded dielectric shielded power cables rated for 5 through 46KV (Qualification Test Requirements)
  • 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

Construction

  1. Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
  2. Conductor Shield: Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  3. Insulation: 175 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 100% Insulation Level,
  4. Insulation Shield: Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  5. Copper Tape Shield: Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
  6. Overall Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)