SPEC: 45442

CU 600V XLPE Insulation Shielded TPE jacket. XHHW-2 Reduced Diameter Flexible Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Reduced Diameter Type TC-ER Variable Frequency Drive Cable, 600 Volts or 1000 Volts, Tinned Copper Conductors, Cross­linked Insulation Type XHHW-2, Thermoplastic Elastomer Jacket, Rated 90°C Dry or Wet, -40°C Cold Impact, Identification Method 4. 1000 Volts Flexible Motor Supply. CSA CIC/TC FT4 Flame.

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Application

Applications and Features: Power supply cable for VFDs and motors, suitable for cable tray, conduit, raceways, exposed run (TC-ER) and conforming to NFPA 79 2018. Suitable for free air and direct burial. Its flexible design is ideal for use on operation processes in accordance with NEC® Articles 336, 501 and 502 including, but not limited to: fans, pumps, conveyors, compressors, elevators and lifts, extruders, crushers and presses, assembly lines, food and beverage, wind energy and data centers. Cable is rated for -40C Cold Bend and Impact. Multiple approvals for multiple applications.

Specifications

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Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) Conductor Number Cond. Strands Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) Ground (No. x AWG) Drain Wire Diameter Over Shield (in) (cm) Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) Approx. OD (in) (cm) Copper Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)
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16 16
3 3
26 26
0.059 0.15
30 0.76
1x16 1x16
1x16 1x16
0.314 0.80
47 1.19
0.408 1.04
58 86
112 167
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14 14
3 3
41 41
0.073 0.19
30 0.76
1x14 1x14
1x14 1x14
0.350 0.89
47 1.19
0.444 1.13
84 125
145 216
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12 12
3 3
65 65
0.094 0.24
30 0.76
1x12 1x12
1x12 1x12
0.396 1.01
47 1.19
0.490 1.24
124 185
195 290
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10 10
3 3
105 105
0.117 0.30
30 0.76
1x10 1x10
1x10 1x10
0.467 1.19
62 1.57
0.591 1.50
189 281
291 433
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8 8
3 3
168 168
0.153 0.39
45 1.14
1x8 1x8
4x14 4x14
0.650 1.65
62 1.57
0.774 1.97
302 449
480 714

* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.

Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) Conductor Number Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm) Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) 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) Raceway Ampacity @ 75C (amps) Raceway Ampacity @ 90C (amps)
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16 16
3 3
4.9 12.45
61 27.67
4.487 6.68
5.406 8.05
0.051 0.08
0.033 0.05
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18 18
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14 14
3 3
5.3 13.46
98 44.45
2.814 4.19
3.391 5.05
0.043 0.06
0.058 0.09
20 20
25 25
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12 12
3 3
5.9 14.99
156 70.76
1.774 2.64
2.137 3.18
0.036 0.05
0.054 0.08
25 25
30 30
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10 10
3 3
7.1 18.03
249 112.94
1.111 1.65
1.339 1.99
0.030 0.04
0.050 0.07
35 35
40 40
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8 8
3 3
9.3 23.62
396 179.62
0.715 1.06
0.861 1.28
0.033 0.05
0.052 0.08
50 50
55 55

Standards & References

  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B172 Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors Having Bunch-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B174 Standard Specification for Bunch-Stranded Copper
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 758 Standard for Appliance Wiring Material Style 20886
  • UL 1277 Type TC-ER Standard Power and Control Cables (1000V 14AWG and Larger)
  • UL 2277 Flexible Motor Supply Cable and Wind Turbine Tray Cable
  • CSA C22.2 No. 210 Appliance wiring material products I/II A/B (Sizes 16 - 8AWG)
  • CSA C22.2 No.230 Tray Cables - Rated TC
  • CSA C22.2 No. 239 Control and instrumentation cables
  • Exceeds Ecolab PM-40-1 Material Resistance Test With 30-day Exposure, UL Verified V747862
  • CE/RoHS-2 – The CE Marking has been applied solely to express the conformance to the material restrictions identified in the RoHS-2 (2011/65/EU) Directive
  • 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 K, flexible stranded tinned annealed copper per ASTM B3, B172, and B174
  2. Insulation: Cross linked insulation on all conductors (Type XHHW-2 on 14 AWG and larger)
  3. Ground: One green ground with yellow Stripe cross linked insulation (size equal to phase conductor)
  4. Drain Wire: Tinned copper drain wire
  5. Shielding: 100% coverage aluminum/Mylar/aluminum foil, overall 85% coverage tinned copper braid
  6. Jacket: Black Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)

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