SPEC45003 CU 600V XLPE Insulation RHH/RHW-2/USE-2. CT Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - Silicone Free

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

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Application

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 - Silicone Free. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.

Specifications

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Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) Conductor Number Cond. Strands Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) Diameter Over Insulation (in) (cm) Ground (No. x AWG) Drain Wire Diameter Over Shield (in) (cm) Inner Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) Diameter Over Armor (in) (cm) Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) Approx. OD (in) (cm) Copper Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Aluminum Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)
890105
1/0 1/0
0.0 0.0
19 19
0.361 0.92
80 2.03
0.530 1.35
326 485
396 589
890106
2/0 2/0
1.0 1.0
19 19
0.405 1.03
80 2.03
0.572 1.45
410 610
488 726
890631
3/0 3/0
1.0 1.0
19 19
0.456 1.16
80 2.03
0.624 1.58
518 771
603 897
890107
4/0 4/0
1.0 1.0
19 19
0.512 1.30
80 2.03
0.680 1.73
653 972
748 1113
890632
250 250
1.0 1.0
37 37
0.558 1.42
95 2.41
0.742 1.88
771 1147
892 1327
890108
350 350
1.0 1.0
37 37
0.661 1.68
95 2.41
0.861 2.19
1080 1607
1223 1820
890109
500 500
1.0 1.0
37 37
0.789 2.00
95 2.41
0.966 2.45
1543 2296
1707 2540
890633
750 750
1.0 1.0
61 61
0.968 2.46
110 2.79
1.171 2.97
2315 3445
2544 3786
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) Shield Short Circuit Current 6 Cycles (amps) Raceway Ampacity @ 75C (amps) Raceway Ampacity @ 90C (amps)
890105
1/0 1/0
0.0 0.0
2.1 5.33
844 382.83
0.102 0.15
0.122 0.18
0.044 0.07
150 150
170 170
890106
2/0 2/0
1.0 1.0
2.2 5.59
1064 482.62
0.081 0.12
0.097 0.14
0.043 0.06
175 175
195 195
890631
3/0 3/0
1.0 1.0
2.4 6.10
1342 608.72
0.064 0.10
0.078 0.12
0.042 0.06
200 200
225 225
890107
4/0 4/0
1.0 1.0
2.7 6.86
1692 767.48
0.051 0.08
0.062 0.09
0.041 0.06
230 230
260 260
890632
250 250
1.0 1.0
2.9 7.37
2000 907.18
0.043 0.06
0.053 0.08
0.041 0.06
255 255
290 290
890108
350 350
1.0 1.0
3.4 8.64
2800 1270.06
0.031 0.05
0.039 0.06
0.04 0.06
310 310
350 350
890109
500 500
1.0 1.0
3.8 9.65
4000 1814.37
0.022 0.03
0.029 0.04
0.039 0.06
380 380
430 430
890633
750 750
1.0 1.0
5.9 14.99
6000 2721.55
0.014 0.02
0.022 0.03
0.038 0.06
475 475
535 535

Standards & References

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 854 Service Entrance Cable
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • CT USE Sizes 1/0 AWG and Larger
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • VW-1 (Vertical-Wire) Flame Test
  • PR I/II Oil Resistant
  • -40ºC Rated

Construction

  1. Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation: Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type RHH/RHW-2 USE-2 Silicone-Free

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