SPEC 45302

CU 600/1000V XLPE Insulation ARMOR-X® Thermoplastic LSZH-TP

Jacket XHHW-2. VFD Cable - CT Rated -Sunlight Resistant - For Direct
Burial - Silicone Free
Type MC-HL Power Cable 600 Volt Three Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Continuous
Corrugated Welded Armor - ARMOR-X®, Thermoplastic Solonon® Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH-TP) Jacket with Bare CU
Ground

Image not to scale. See Table 1 for dimensions.

CONSTRUCTION:
1. Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8
2. Insulation: Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
3. Grounding Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8
4. Filler: Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
5. Binder: Polypropylene tape
6. Armor: ARMOR-X® Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor
7. Overall Jacket: Thermoplastic Solonon® Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH-TP) Jacket

APPLICATIONS AND FEATURES:

Southwire’s 600 Volt Type MC-HL ARMOR-X® 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, 250°C for short circuit conditions, and -50°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I, II,
and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501, 502, and 503. Cables with 3 ground wires suitable for VFD
application.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
• ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
• UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
• UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
• UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
• ICEA S-58-679 Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 3 (1-BLACK, 2-RED, 3-BLUE)
• ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
• IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test

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SAMPLE PRINT LEGEND:
{SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE® {UL} ARMOR-X® TYPE MC-HL 3/C XXX AWG (XX{mm2}) CU XHHW-2 GW 3 X X AWG 90°C
SOLONON® JACKET -40°C ST1 SUN.RES. DIR. BUR. FOR CT USE 600V IEEE1202/FT4 -- VFD -- {NOM}-ANCE Tipo MC
XHHW-2 CT FT4

Table 1 – Weights and Measurements

Stock Cond. Cond. Strand Diameter Over Insul. Ground Dia. Over Jacket Approx. Copper Approx.
Number Size Number Count Conductor Thickness Armor Thickness OD Weight Weight
AWG/ No. of inch mil No. x inch mil inch lb/1000ft lb/1000ft
Kcmil Strands AWG
TBA 8 3 7 0.141 45 3 x 14 0.750 50 0.850 186 444
TBA 6 3 7 0.177 45 3 x 12 0.840 50 0.940 296 589
647699 4 3 7 0.225 45 1x8 0.920 50 1.020 439 718
677933 2 3 7 0.282 45 1x6 1.020 50 1.120 699 1045
TBA 1/0 3 19 0.361 55 3 x 10 1.350 50 1.450 1067 1679
672673 2/0 3 19 0.405 55 3 x 10 1.470 50 1.576 1342 1992
TBA 2/0 3 19 0.405 55 3 x 10 1.480 50 1.580 1324 2001
586674 3/0 3 19 0.456 55 3x8 1.540 60 1.660 1724 2427
TBA 4/0 3 19 0.512 55 3x8 1.670 60 1.790 2105 2963
TBA 250 3 37 0.558 65 3x8 1.845 60 1.965 2465 3458
TBA 350 3 37 0.661 65 3x6 2.200 60 2.320 3435 4623
TBA 500 3 37 0.789 65 3x6 2.430 75 2.580 4878 6371
TBA 750 3 61 0.968 80 3x4 2.880 75 3.030 7268 9190
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item

Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data

Stock Cond. Cond. Min Capacitive
Max Pull DC Resistance AC Resistance Reactance Inductive Allowable Allowable
Number Size Number Bending Tension @ 25°C @ 75°C @ Reactance @ Ampacity At Ampacity At
Radius 60Hz 60Hz 75°C 90°C
AWG/ inch lb Ω/1000ft Ω/1000ft MΩ*1000ft Ω/1000ft Amp Amp
Kcmil
TBA 8 3 6.0 396 0.653 0.786 0.033 0.052 50 55
TBA 6 3 6.6 629 0.411 0.495 0.027 0.051 65 75
647699 4 3 7.1 1001 0.258 0.310 0.022 0.048 85 95
677933 2 3 7.8 1592 0.162 0.195 0.018 0.045 115 130
TBA 1/0 3 10.2 2534 0.102 0.122 0.017 0.044 150 170
672673 2/0 3 11.0 3194 0.081 0.097 0.016 0.043 175 195
TBA 2/0 3 11.1 3194 0.081 0.097 0.016 0.043 175 195
586674 3/0 3 11.6 4027 0.064 0.078 0.014 0.042 200 225
TBA 4/0 3 12.5 5078 0.051 0.062 0.013 0.041 230 260
TBA 250 3 13.8 6000 0.043 0.053 0.014 0.041 255 290
TBA 350 3 16.2 8400 0.031 0.039 0.012 0.040 310 350
TBA 500 3 18.1 12000 0.022 0.029 0.010 0.039 380 430
TBA 750 3 21.2 18000 0.014 0.022 0.010 0.038 475 535
* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.

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