SPEC: 46305

CU Compressed 15kV NLEPR Insulation 133% IL Black LSZH-TP Jacket. MV 105 - Tray Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial

Type MV-105 Single Conductor Copper, 220 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Thermoplastic SOLONON® Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH-TP) Jacket, Rated UL. Silicone Free

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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 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 -25°C for cold bend. ST1 (low smoke) Rated for sizes 1/0 and larger. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.

Specifications

Select a set of products below for more information:
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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1 AWG 1 AWG
19 19
0.322 0.82
0.800 2.03
220 5.59
0.860 2.18
80 2.03
1.040 2.64
739 1100
669 303.45
12.4 31.50
3.0 7.62
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1/0 AWG 1/0 AWG
19 19
0.361 0.92
0.840 2.13
220 5.59
0.900 2.29
80 2.03
1.080 2.74
831 1237
844 382.83
12.9 32.77
3.0 7.62
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4/0 AWG 4/0 AWG
19 19
0.512 1.30
0.990 2.51
220 5.59
1.050 2.67
80 2.03
1.230 3.12
1260 1875
1692 767.48
14.7 37.34
3.5 8.89
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350 KCMIL 350 KCMIL
37 37
0.661 1.68
1.147 2.91
220 5.59
1.207 3.07
80 2.03
1.387 3.52
1795 2671
2800 1270.06
16.6 42.16
4.0 10.16
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500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
37 37
0.789 2.00
1.252 3.18
220 5.59
1.312 3.33
80 2.03
1.492 3.79
2329 3466
4000 1814.37
17.9 45.47
4.5 11.43
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750 KCMIL 750 KCMIL
61 61
0.968 2.46
1.464 3.72
220 5.59
1.524 3.87
110 2.79
1.764 4.48
3358 4997
6000 2721.55
21.1 53.59
5.0 12.70
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1500 KCMIL 1500 KCMIL
91 91
1.370 3.48
1.900 4.83
220 5.59
1.960 4.98
110 2.79
2.200 5.59
6031 8975
12000 5443.10
26.4 67.06

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

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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1 AWG 1 AWG
0.128 0.19
0.162 0.24
0.047 0.07
0.049 0.07
0.532 + j0.401 0.532 + j0.401
0.162 + j0.049 0.162 + j0.049
2695 2695
175 175
185 185
225 225
250 250
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1/0 AWG 1/0 AWG
0.102 0.15
0.128 0.19
0.043 0.06
0.047 0.07
0.496 + j0.384 0.496 + j0.384
0.128 + j0.047 0.128 + j0.047
2816 2816
200 200
215 215
260 260
290 290
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4/0 AWG 4/0 AWG
0.051 0.08
0.065 0.10
0.034 0.05
0.042 0.06
0.424 + j0.328 0.424 + j0.328
0.066 + j0.042 0.066 + j0.042
3284 3284
295 295
315 315
400 400
445 445
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350 KCMIL 350 KCMIL
0.031 0.05
0.041 0.06
0.028 0.04
0.039 0.06
0.386 + j0.281 0.386 + j0.281
0.042 + j0.039 0.042 + j0.039
3770 3770
390 390
415 415
550 550
610 610
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500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
0.022 0.03
0.030 0.04
0.025 0.04
0.037 0.06
0.363 + j0.249 0.363 + j0.249
0.031 + j0.037 0.031 + j0.037
4167 4167
465 465
500 500
685 685
765 765
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750 KCMIL 750 KCMIL
0.014 0.02
0.023 0.03
0.021 0.03
0.035 0.05
0.337 + j0.211 0.337 + j0.211
0.024 + j0.035 0.024 + j0.035
4752 4752
565 565
610 610
885 885
990 990
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1500 KCMIL 1500 KCMIL
0.007 0.01
0.017 0.03
0.016 0.02
0.032 0.05
0.293 + j0.152 0.293 + j0.152
0.018 + j0.031 0.018 + j0.031
6010 6010
815 815
880 880
1345 1345
1500 1500

* 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
  • ASTM B496 Compact Round Concentric-lay-standard copper
  • UL 1072 Medium-Voltage Power Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4-ST1 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable
  • 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)
  • NFPA 130 Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems (500kcmil & Larger)
  • 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: 220 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 SOLONON® Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH-TP) UL-1072 does not list polyolefin jacket. However, this LSZH meets the general definition of a thermoplastic polyolefin.