SPEC: 46103

CU Compressed 5/8kV NLEPR Insulation 133/100% IL CPE-TP Jacket. MV 105 - Tray Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial

Type MV-105 Single Conductor Copper, 115 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP) Jacket, Dual Rated UL/CSA. Silicone Free

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Application

Southwire’s 5KV 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. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.

Specifications

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Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) Cond. Strands Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) Diameter Over Insulation (in) (cm) Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) Diameter Over Shield (in) (cm) Jacket 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 2
7 7
0.282 0.72
0.545 1.38
115 2.92
0.605 1.54
55 1.40
0.755 1.92
458 682
530 240.40
9.0 22.86
2.5 6.35
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1/0 1/0
19 19
0.361 0.92
0.630 1.60
115 2.92
0.690 1.75
80 2.03
0.870 2.21
645 960
844 382.83
10.4 26.42
2.5 6.35
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2/0 2/0
19 19
0.405 1.03
0.674 1.71
115 2.92
0.734 1.86
80 2.03
0.914 2.32
751 1118
1064 482.62
10.9 27.69
3.0 7.62
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3/0 3/0
19 19
0.456 1.16
0.724 1.84
115 2.92
0.784 1.99
80 2.03
0.964 2.45
883 1314
1342 608.72
11.5 29.21
3.0 7.62
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4/0 4/0
19 19
0.512 1.30
0.780 1.98
115 2.92
0.840 2.13
80 2.03
1.020 2.59
1046 1557
1692 767.48
12.2 30.99
3.0 7.62
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250 250
37 37
0.558 1.42
0.818 2.08
115 2.92
0.878 2.23
80 2.03
1.058 2.69
1186 1765
2000 907.18
12.6 32.00
3.0 7.62
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350 350
37 37
0.661 1.68
0.937 2.38
115 2.92
0.997 2.53
80 2.03
1.177 2.99
1556 2316
2800 1270.06
14.1 35.81
3.5 8.89
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500 500
37 37
0.789 2.00
1.042 2.65
115 2.92
1.102 2.80
80 2.03
1.282 3.26
2071 3082
4000 1814.37
15.3 38.86
4.0 10.16
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750 750
61 61
0.968 2.46
1.254 3.19
115 2.92
1.314 3.34
80 2.03
1.494 3.79
2956 4399
6000 2721.55
17.9 45.47
4.5 11.43

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

Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) DC Resistance @ 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) AC Resistance @ 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Capacitive Reactance (Mohms x 1000ft) (Mohms x 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 (amps) In Duct Ampacity @ 90C (amps) In Duct Ampacity @ 105C (amps) In Air Ampacity @ 90C (amps) In Air Ampacity @ 105C (amps)
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2 2
0.162 0.24
0.204 0.30
0.034 0.05
0.044 0.07
0.57 + j0.514 0.57 + j0.514
0.204 + j0.045 0.204 + j0.045
1920 1920
145 145
155 155
190 190
215 215
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1/0 1/0
0.102 0.15
0.128 0.19
0.028 0.04
0.042 0.06
0.497 + j0.469 0.497 + j0.469
0.128 + j0.042 0.128 + j0.042
2165 2165
195 195
210 210
260 260
290 290
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2/0 2/0
0.081 0.12
0.102 0.15
0.026 0.04
0.040 0.06
0.473 + j0.447 0.473 + j0.447
0.102 + j0.041 0.102 + j0.041
2302 2302
220 220
235 235
300 300
330 330
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3/0 3/0
0.064 0.10
0.081 0.12
0.024 0.04
0.039 0.06
0.452 + j0.423 0.452 + j0.423
0.081 + j0.039 0.081 + j0.039
2459 2459
250 250
270 270
345 345
385 385
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4/0 4/0
0.051 0.08
0.065 0.10
0.021 0.03
0.038 0.06
0.435 + j0.398 0.435 + j0.398
0.065 + j0.038 0.065 + j0.038
2633 2633
290 290
310 310
400 400
445 445
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250 250
0.043 0.06
0.056 0.08
0.020 0.03
0.037 0.06
0.424 + j0.376 0.424 + j0.376
0.056 + j0.037 0.056 + j0.037
2800 2800
320 320
345 345
445 445
495 495
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350 350
0.031 0.05
0.041 0.06
0.018 0.03
0.035 0.05
0.404 + j0.338 0.404 + j0.338
0.042 + j0.035 0.042 + j0.035
3120 3120
385 385
415 415
550 550
615 615
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500 500
0.022 0.03
0.030 0.04
0.015 0.02
0.033 0.05
0.383 + j0.297 0.383 + j0.297
0.031 + j0.033 0.031 + j0.033
3516 3516
470 470
505 505
695 695
775 775
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750 750
0.014 0.02
0.023 0.03
0.013 0.02
0.032 0.05
0.358 + j0.248 0.358 + j0.248
0.024 + j0.032 0.024 + j0.032
4102 4102
585 585
630 630
900 900
1000 1000

* 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 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • CSA C22.2 No.230 Tray Cables - Rated TC
  • 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: 115 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% 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: Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP)