SPEC: 45008

AL 600V XLPE Insulation RHH/RHW-2/USE-2. CT Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - Silicone Free

Power Cable 600Volt Single Conductor Aluminum, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation RHH/RHW-2/USE-2. CT Rated 1/0 and Larger - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - Silicone Free

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Application & Features

Southwire’s 600 Volt power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502. CT Rated 1/0 and Larger - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - Silicone Free

Specifications

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Cond. Size Conductor Number Cond. Strands Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) Approx. OD (in) (cm) Aluminum Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)
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1/0 AWG 1/0 AWG
1 1
10 10
0.336 0.85
80 2.03
0.504 1.28
99 147
165 246
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4/0 AWG 4/0 AWG
1 1
19 19
0.474 1.20
80 2.03
0.643 1.63
199 296
293 436
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250 KCMIL 250 KCMIL
1 1
35 35
0.520 1.32
95 2.41
0.720 1.83
235 350
357 531
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350 KCMIL 350 KCMIL
1 1
35 35
0.615 1.56
95 2.41
0.816 2.07
329 490
471 701
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500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
1 1
35 35
0.735 1.87
95 2.41
0.936 2.38
471 701
630 938
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750 KCMIL 750 KCMIL
1 1
58 58
0.908 2.31
110 2.79
1.140 2.90
706 1051
936 1393

* Strand count meets minimum number per ASTM

Cond. Size Conductor Number Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm) Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Allowable Ampacity Raceway 75C Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90C
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1/0 AWG 1/0 AWG
1 1
2.0 5.08
633 287.12
0.168 0.25
0.201 0.30
0.044 0.07
120 120
135 135
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4/0 AWG 4/0 AWG
1 1
2.5 6.35
1269 575.61
0.084 0.13
0.100 0.15
0.041 0.06
180 180
205 205
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250 KCMIL 250 KCMIL
1 1
2.8 7.11
1500 680.39
0.071 0.11
0.086 0.13
0.041 0.06
205 205
230 230
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350 KCMIL 350 KCMIL
1 1
3.2 8.13
2100 952.54
0.050 0.07
0.062 0.09
0.040 0.06
250 250
280 280
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500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
1 1
3.7 9.40
3000 1360.78
0.035 0.05
0.044 0.07
0.039 0.06
310 310
350 350
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750 KCMIL 750 KCMIL
1 1
5.7 14.48
4500 2041.16
0.024 0.04
0.031 0.05
0.038 0.06
385 385
435 435

* 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.
* Inductive Reactance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.

Standards & References

  • ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
  • ASTM B836 Compact Rounded Stranded Aluminum Conductors
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • Buy American: Compliant with Buy American Requirements, found in 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j); specify “Made in the USA Only!” when ordering to ensure your project receives American made products.
  • VW-1 (Vertical-Wire) Flame Test

Construction

  1. Conductor: Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
  2. Insulation: Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type RHH/RHW-2 USE-2

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