Conductor:
• 18 AWG thru 2 AWG tinned coated compressed
copper. Class C stranding per ASTM B33 and B8
• 1 AWG thru 1000 kcmil tinned coated
compressed copper. Class B stranding per
ASTM B33 and B8
Insulation: Flame-retardant Cross-linked Polyethylene
(XLPE), black
Options:
• Bare copper conductor
• Other stranding options are available upon
request
• Now available in colors
Applications: Single conductor, sunlight-resistant, direct
burial photovoltaic wire rated 90°C wet or dry,
2000 V for interconnection wiring of grounded
and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems
as described in Section 690.31(A) and other
applicable parts of the National Electrical Code
(NEC), NFPA 70
Features:
• Rated 90°C wet and dry
• Rated for direct burial
• Deformation-resistant at high temperatures
• Excellent moisture resistance, exceeds UL 44
• Stable electrical properties over a broad
temperature range
• Increased flexibility
• Excellent resistance to crush and compression
cuts
• Resistant to most oils and chemicals
• UV/sunlight-resistant
• Meets cold bend and cold impact tests at -40°C
Compliances:
Industry Compliances:
• UL 4703 Type PV, UL File # E323451
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70
• UL 44 Type RHH or RHW-2, UL File # E90494
• UL 854 Type USE-2 for 600 V, UL File # E90499
• CSA C22.2 No. 271 RPVU90
Flame Test Compliances:
•UL 1581 VW-1
• For sizes 1/0 and larger: IEEE 383,
IEEE 1202/CSA FT4
Other Compliances:
• EPA 40 CFR, Part 261 for leachable lead
content per TCLP
• OSHA Acceptable
Packaging: Material cut to length and shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
technical specification: | |
cond.size(awg/kcmil) | 500 |
cond.strand | 37/.1159 |
nominal cond. o.d.(inches) | 0.789 |
nominal cond. o.d.(mm) | 20.04 |
minimum avg.insulation thickness(inches)
|
0.120 |
minimum avg.insulation thickness(mm) | 3.05 |
nominal cable diameter(inches) | 1.035 |
nominal cable diameter(mm) | 26.29 |
copper weight(lbs/1000 ft) | 1509 |
copper weight(kg/km) | 2246 |
net weight(lbs/1000 ft) | 1737 |
net weight(kg/km) | 2585 |
catalog number | 12421.716500* |