SPEC: 46321

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

Type MV-105 Single Conductor Compact 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 su- perior 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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500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
35 35
0.735 1.87
1.162 2.95
175 4.45
1.222 3.10
80 2.03
1.402 3.56
2206 3283
4000 1814.37
16.8 42.67
4.0 10.16

* Strand count meets minimum number per ASTM

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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500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
0.022 0.03
0.030 0.04
0.022 0.03
0.036 0.05
0.377 + j0.28 0.377 + j0.28
0.031 + j0.035 0.031 + j0.035
3721 3721
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 B496 Compact Round Concentric-lay-standard copper
  • 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
  • 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 compact stranded per ASTM B496
  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)