NUCLEAR

NUCLEAR

Corporate Headquarters For more information contact:

4 Tesseneer Drive General Cable
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9753 1600 West Main Street
U.S.A. Willimantic, Connecticut 06226
www.generalcable.com Gerry Liskom: (800) 237-6419 x 8712
[email protected]
Form No. INS-0000-0311
39474
Heidi Field: (800) 6419 x 8726 ULTROL® CLASS 1E & NON-SAFETY CABLES
[email protected]
F E B R U A R Y 2 0 11
Nuclear power plants require higher-quality cables that meet stringent Nuclear Regulatory
Commission Standards. For more than three decades, General Cable has answered the needs of the
nuclear power market with cables for power generation, transmission and distribution worldwide. All
General Cable’s products meet strict quality-assurance standards to provide nuclear power plants
with the maximum level of performance, reliability and safety.

Ultrol® Comprehensive Product Line

General Cable’s Brand Rex Brand Ultrol insulated cables include a full line of products recommended for all
types of generating plants. From its inception, the Ultrol product line has grown from control cables to a
comprehensive line of generating station cables, all of which are qualified for 40-year service life capability.
From power distribution and control circuits to monitoring equipment, security systems and plant operation,
Ultrol meets every application need of the nuclear power market.

 Power and Control Cable

 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cable
 Communications Cable
 Switchboard Wire
 Coaxial and Triaxial Cable

The Ultimate in Class 1E

General Cable’s Ultrol Class 1E product line reliability has been validated to perform its intended safety-
related function during Design Basis Events (DBE) by being environmentally qualified through simulated
Steam Line Break (SLB) and Loss-of-Coolant Accident (LOCA) environments. Compliance Standards and
Franklin Qualification Reports for the Ultrol product line are as follows:
Compliance Standards Franklin Qualification Reports
 ANSI  F-C5120-1
 ICEA  F-C5120-2
 IEEE  F-C5120-3
 F-C5120-4

Backed by Quality Assurance

Every Ultrol cable is manufactured in conformance with the documented General Cable Quality Assurance
program for Nuclear Facilities and Quality Control procedures, all under our ISO 9001:2008, ASME NQA-
1:1994 and ASME NQA-1:2008 (and 2009 Supplemental) commitment-to-quality organization. General
Cable’s facility has maintained its nuclear status through regular audits by industry committees such as the
Nuclear Procurement Issues Committee and several other quality assurance organizations.

 International Standards Organization – ISO 9001:2008

 American National Standards Institute – ANSI N45.2
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers – ASME NQA-1:1994 and ASME NQA-1:2008 (and 2009
Supplemental)
 Nuclear Regulatory Commission – NRC 10 CFR 50 Appendix B
 Nuclear Procurement Issues Committee (NUPIC)
 Nuclear Industry Assessment Committee (NIAC)

Reliability & Safety Ahead of Its Time

Ultrol is considered a leading name in the nuclear power generating industry due to it demonstrated reliability
and safety. As a proprietary formulation, Ultrol has a balance of properties such as maximum flame
retardancy, long-term moisture stability, long-term thermal endurance and superior electricals that
successfully sustain long-term qualification testing. The Ultrol radiation- and moisture-resistant line of wire
and cable is ideal for safety and non-safety related nuclear facilities, including both indoor and outdoor
applications in wet or dry conditions. General Cable’s manufacturing capabilities, experience and high-quality
standards provide the platform for Ultrol’s reliability and safety, ahead of its time in the nuclear industry.

GENERAL CABLE and ULTROL are trademarks of General Cable Technologies Corporation
 Nuclear Cables Catalog

Table of Contents
Sections:

Introduction

1. Ultrol® Nuclear Cable Line Card

2. Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Wire and Cable

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Single Conductor Switchboard and Power Cable

 SPEC 100 — Ultrol SIS, Switchboard Wire, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, Class B, UL Type SIS
and Type SIS/XHHW-2
 SPEC 125 — Ultrol SIS, Switchboard Wire, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, Class K & H, UL Type
SIS and Type SIS/XHHW-2
 SPEC 150 — Ultrol Heavy Wall, Single Conductor, Power Cable, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL
Type RHH/RHW-2
 SPEC 175 — Ultrol Dual Wall, Single Conductor, Power Cable, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL
Type RHH/RHW-2

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Instrumentation Cable

 SPEC 200 — Ultrol Instrumentation Cable, Multi-Conductor, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1
 SPEC 225 — Ultrol Instrumentation Cable, Multi-Conductor, Overall Shield, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC,
VW-1
 SPEC 250 — Ultrol Instrumentation Cable, Individually Shielded Pairs or Triads, Overall Shield, Class 1E
Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Multi Conductor Control and Power Cable

 SPEC 275 — Ultrol Control Cable, Multi-Conductor, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL Type TC
 SPEC 300 — Ultrol Control Cable, Multi-Conductor, Overall Shield, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1,
UL Type TC
 SPEC 325 — Ultrol Power Cable, 3 or 4 Conductors with Ground, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL
Type TC

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Coaxial and Triaxial Cables

 SPEC 350 — 50 Ohm Coax, RG-174/U Equivalent, CS50060
 SPEC 375 — 50 Ohm Coax, RG-58C/U Equivalent, CS50116
 SPEC 400 — 50 Ohm Coax, RG-213/U Equivalent, CS50285
 SPEC 425 — 75 Ohm Coax, RG-59B/U Equivalent, CS75146
 SPEC 450 — 75 Ohm Coax, RG-11A/U Equivalent, CS75285
 SPEC 475 — 89 Ohm Coax, RG-22B/U Equivalent, TCD95285
 SPEC 500 — 95 Ohm Coax, RG-62B/U Equivalent, CS95146
 SPEC 525 — 95 Ohm Coax, RG-71B/U Equivalent, CD95146
 SPEC 550 — 75 Ohm Coax, RG-11A/U Equivalent, TS75285
 Nuclear Cables Catalog

Table of Contents
Sections: (cont’d)

3. Industry Approvals and Certifications

4. Technical Information

 SPEC A101 — Common Color Sequence

 SPEC A125 — Temperature Conversion Table
 SPEC A150 — Metric Conversion
 SPEC B025 — Class B Conductors for General Wiring
 SPEC B030 — Class C Conductors for General Wiring
 SPEC B035 — Class H Conductors for General Wiring
 SPEC B040 — Class I Conductors for General Wiring
 SPEC B045 — Class K Conductors for General Wiring
 SPEC D005 — Recommended Reel Handling Practices
 SPEC D026 — Recommended Cable Handling Practices
 SPEC D050 — Recommended Cable Storage Practices
 SPEC E005 — Pre-Installation Instructions
 SPEC E025 — Installation ― Overview and Checklist
 SPEC E050 — Installation ― Feed-In Setups
 SPEC E075 — Installation ― Conductor Maximum Pulling Tensions
 SPEC E125 — Installation ― Maximum Sidewall Pressure & Approval List of Cable Pulling Lubricants
 Nuclear Cables Catalog
Table of Contents

1. Ultrol® Nuclear Cable Line Card

 ULTROL®… Still ahead of its time after 35 years
Class 1E nuclear rated cables
For more than three decades, General Cable has answered the needs of the nuclear power market with our Brand Rex
®
Brand Ultrol insulated cables. Ultrol, a leading name in the nuclear power generating industry, is a flame-retardant,
radiation- and moisture-resistant line of wire and cable qualified for a 40-year service life. Recommended for power
plant generation, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and storage and waste management facilities worldwide –
these cables are suitable for indoor and outdoor installations, and in wet or dry locations. General Cable’s broad
manufacturing capability, proven experience and high quality standards provide the platform for leadership in this
industry.

Our exclusive Ultrol system provides proven reliability in a full line of cables recognized for use in Class 1E
nuclear rated environments — from 600 V single conductor switchboard and power cables to multi-conductor
instrumentation, control, power and coaxial/triaxial cables.

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Single Conductor Switchboard and Power Cable

®
Ultrol SIS, Switchboard Wire, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, Class B, K & H, UL Type SIS and Type
SIS/XHHW-2 ― SPECS 100 & 125
• Conductor: 18 AWG thru 1000 kcmil tinned, annealed copper, Class B, Flexible Class K or Class H
• Insulation: Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) - Gray
• Options: Conductor stranding • Bare copper • Full-colored insulation • UL Listed SIS/XHHW-2 for sizes 14
AWG thru 4/0 AWG and XHHW-2 for kcmil sizes
• Industry & Quality Assurance Compliances: ICEA S-95-658 • ICEA T-29-520 • IEEE 323-1974 • IEEE
383-1974 • VW-1 • NRC 10CFR50 • ASME NQA-1 • ANSI N45.2 • NIAC • NUPIC • UL 44 SIS/XHHW-2
®
Ultrol Heavy Wall, Single Conductor, Power Cable, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL Type
RHH/RHW-2 ― SPEC 150
• Conductor: 14 AWG thru 1000 kcmil tinned, annealed copper, Class B stranding
• Insulation: Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) - Black
• Options: Conductor stranding • Full-colored insulation • UL Listed RHH/RHW-2 for sizes 14 AWG thru 1000
kcmil • CT USE and SUNLIGHT RESISTANT for 1/0 AWG and larger
• Industry & Quality Assurance Compliances: ICEA S-95-658 • ICEA T-29-520 • IEEE 323-1974 • IEEE
383-1974 • VW-1 • NRC 10CFR50 • ASME NQA-1 • ANSI N45.2 • NIAC • NUPIC • UL 44 RHH/RHW-2
®
Ultrol Dual Wall, Single Conductor, Power Cable, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL Type RHH/RHW-2
― SPEC 175
• Conductor: 14 AWG thru 1000 kcmil tinned, annealed copper, Class B stranding
• Insulation: Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) - Black
• Jacket: Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) - Black
• Options: Conductor stranding • Full-colored insulation • UL Listed RHH or RHW-2 or USE for sizes 14
AWG thru 1000 kcmil • CT USE and SUNLIGHT RESISTANT for 1/0 AWG and larger
• Industry & Quality Assurance Compliances: ICEA S-95-658 • ICEA T-29-520 • IEEE 323-1974 • IEEE
383-1974 • VW-1 • NRC 10CFR50 • ASME NQA-1 • ANSI N45.2 • NIAC • NUPIC • UL 44 RHH/RHW-2

Gerry Liskom • Market Manager, Nuclear Heidi Field • Product Specialist, Nuclear
[email protected] • 800.237.6419 x18712 [email protected] •800.237.6419 x18726
 ULTROL®… Still ahead of its time after 35 years
Class 1E nuclear rated cables

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Instrumentation Cable

®
Ultrol Instrumentation Cable, Multi-Conductor, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1 ― SPEC 200
• Conductor: 18 AWG and 16 AWG tinned, annealed copper, Class B stranding
• Insulation: Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (FR-XLPE)
• Identification: Color coded per ICEA Method 1, Table E-1
• Jacket: Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) - Black
• Options: Conductor stranding • 300 V & 1000 V • Overall galvanized steel or aluminum interlocked armor
sheath
• Industry & Quality Assurance Compliances: ICEA S-73-532 • ICEA T-29-520 • IEEE 323-1974 • IEEE
383-1974 • IEEE 1202 • VW-1 • NRC 10CFR50 • ASME NQA-1 • ANSI N45.2 • NIAC • NUPIC
®
Ultrol Instrumentation Cable, Multi-Conductor, Overall Shield, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC,
VW-1 ― SPEC 225
• Conductor: 18 AWG and 16 AWG tinned, annealed copper, Class B stranding
• Insulation: Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (FR-XLPE)
• Identification: Color coded per ICEA Method 1, Table E-1
• Overall Shield: Aluminum/polyester tape in contact with a stranded tinned copper drain wire
• Jacket: Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) - Black
• Options: Conductor stranding • 300 V & 1000 V • Copper/mylar tape shield • Tinned copper braid shield •
Overall galvanized steel or aluminum interlocked armor sheath
• Industry & Quality Assurance Compliances: ICEA S-73-532 • ICEA T-29-520 • IEEE 323-1974 • IEEE
383-1974 • IEEE 1202 • VW-1 • NRC 10CFR50 • ASME NQA-1 • ANSI N45.2 • NIAC • NUPIC
®
Ultrol Instrumentation Cable, Individually Shielded Pairs or Triads, Overall Shield, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V,
90ºC, VW-1 ― SPEC 250
• Conductor: 18 AWG and 16 AWG tinned, annealed copper, Class B stranding
• Insulation: Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (FR-XLPE)
• Identification: Color-coded per ICEA Method 1; Pairs – black and white, Triads – black, white and red.
One conductor in each pair/triad is printed alpha-numerically for easy identification.
• Individually Shielded: Pairs or triads are 100% shielded with an aluminum/polyester tape in contact with a
stranded tinned copper drain wire
• Overall Shield: Aluminum/polyester tape in contact with a stranded tinned copper drain wire
• Jacket: Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) - Black
• Options: Conductor stranding • 300 V & 1000 V • Copper/mylar tape shield with drain wire • Tinned copper
braid shield • Overall galvanized steel or aluminum interlocked armor sheath
• Industry & Quality Assurance Compliances: ICEA S-73-532 • ICEA T-29-520 • IEEE 323-1974 • IEEE
383-1974 • IEEE 1202 • VW-1 • NRC 10CFR50 • ASME NQA-1 • ANSI N45.2 • NIAC • NUPIC

Gerry Liskom • Market Manager, Nuclear Heidi Field • Product Specialist, Nuclear
[email protected] • 800.237.6419 x18712 [email protected] •800.237.6419 x18726
 ULTROL®… Still ahead of its time after 35 years
Class 1E nuclear rated cables

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Multi-Conductor Control and Power Cable

®
Ultrol Control Cable, Multi-Conductor, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL Type TC ― SPEC 275
• Conductor: 14 AWG thru 10 AWG tinned, annealed copper, Class B stranding, 2 thru 37 conductors
• Insulation: Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (FR-XLPE)
• Identification: Color coded per ICEA Method 1, Table E-1
• Jacket: Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) - Black
• Options: Conductor stranding • 1 kV & 2 kV • E-2 color code • Overall galvanized steel or aluminum
interlocked armor sheath
• Industry & Quality Assurance Compliances: ICEA S-73-532 • ICEA T-29-520 • IEEE 323-1974 • IEEE
383-1974 • IEEE 1202 • VW-1 • NRC 10CFR50 • ASME NQA-1 • ANSI N45.2 • NIAC • NUPIC • UL 1277
Type TC • UL 44 XHHW-2
®
Ultrol Control Cable, Multi-Conductor, Overall Shield, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL Type TC ―
SPEC 300
• Conductor: 14 AWG thru 10 AWG, tinned, annealed copper, Class B stranding - 2 thru 37 conductors
• Insulation: Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (FR-XLPE)
• Identification: Color coded per ICEA Method 1, Table E-1
• Overall Shield: Aluminum/polyester tape in contact with a stranded tinned copper drain wire
• Jacket: Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) - Black
• Options: Conductor stranding • 1 kV & 2 kV • E-2 color code • Helical tinned copper tape shield •
Longitudinal corrugated tinned copper tape shield • Overall galvanized steel or aluminum interlocked armor
sheath
• Industry & Quality Assurance Compliances: ICEA S-73-532 • ICEA T-29-520 • IEEE 323-1974 • IEEE
383-1974 • IEEE 1202 • VW-1 • NRC 10CFR50 • ASME NQA-1 • ANSI N45.2 • NIAC • NUPIC • UL 1277
Type TC • UL 44 XHHW-2
®
Ultrol Power Cable, 3 or 4 Conductors with Ground, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL Type TC ―
SPEC 325
• Conductor: 14 AWG thru 750 kcmil tinned, annealed copper, Class B stranding
• Insulation: Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (FR-XLPE)
• Identification: Color coded per ICEA Method 4; black with printed numbers
• Grounding Conductor(s): Annealed tinned copper, Class B stranding, sized according to NEC
®

requirements
• Jacket: Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) - Black
• Options: Conductor stranding • 1 kV & 2 kV • Full-colored insulation • Helical tinned copper tape shield •
Longitudinal corrugated tinned copper tape shield • Overall galvanized steel or aluminum interlocked armor
sheath
• Industry & Quality Assurance Compliances: ICEA S-95-658 • ICEA T-29-520 • IEEE 323-1974 • IEEE
383-1974 • IEEE 1202 • VW-1 • NRC 10CFR50 • ASME NQA-1 • ANSI N45.2 • NIAC • NUPIC • UL 1277
Type TC • UL 44 XHHW-2

Gerry Liskom • Market Manager, Nuclear Heidi Field • Product Specialist, Nuclear
[email protected] • 800.237.6419 x18712 [email protected] •800.237.6419 x18726
 ULTROL®… Still ahead of its time after 35 years
Class 1E nuclear rated cables

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Coaxial and Triaxial Cables

SPEC 350 CS50060 – 50 Ohm Coax RG-174/U Equivalent SPEC 475 TCD95285 – 89 Ohm Coax RG-22B/U Equivalent
SPEC 375 CS50116 – 50 Ohm Coax RG-58C/U Equivalent SPEC 500 CS95146 – 95 Ohm Coax RG-62B/U Equivalent
SPEC 400 CS50285 – 50 Ohm Coax RG-213/U Equivalent SPEC 525 CD95146 – 95 Ohm Coax RG-71B/U Equivalent
SPEC 425 CS75146 – 75 Ohm Coax RG-59B/U Equivalent SPEC 550 TS752855 – 75 Ohm Triax RG-11A/U Equivalent
SPEC 450 CS75285 – 75 Ohm Coax RG-11A/U Equivalent

Industry & Quality Assurance Compliances: ICEA S-73-532 • IEEE 323-1974 • IEEE 383-1974 • VW-1 • NRC
10CFR50 • ASME NQA-1 • ANSI N45.2 •.NIAC • NUPIC • MIL-C-17 EQUIVALENT

General Cable’s Ultrol Class 1E product line reliability has been validated to perform its intended safety-
related function during Design Basis Events (DBE) by being environmentally qualified through simulated
Steam Line Break (SLB) and Loss-of-Coolant Accident (LOCA) environments. Compliance Standards and
Franklin Qualification Reports for the Ultrol product line are as follows:

Compliance Standards Franklin Qualification Reports

• ANSI • F-C5120-1 – 300 V & 600 V Constructions
• ICEA • F-C5120-2 – Coaxial / Triaxial Constructions
• IEEE • F-C5120-3 – All Constructions, 150 Day Total
Testing Period
• F-C5120-4 – 300 V Constructions

Every Ultrol cable is manufactured in conformance with the documented General Cable Quality Assurance
program for Nuclear Facilities and Quality Control procedures, all under our ISO 9001:2008, ASME NQA-
1:1994 and ASME NQA-1:2008 (and 2009 Supplemental) commitment-to-quality organization. General
Cable’s facility has maintained its nuclear status through regular audits by industry committees such as the
Nuclear Procurement Issues Committee and several other quality assurance organizations.

Quality Assurance
• International Standards Organization – ISO • Nuclear Regulatory Commission – NRC 10
9001:2008 CFR 50 Appendix B
• American National Standards Institute – • Nuclear Procurement Issues Committee
ANSI N45.2 (NUPIC)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers • Nuclear Industry Assessment Committee
– ASME NQA-1:1994 and ASME NQA- (NIAC)
1:2008 (and 2009 Supplemental)

GENERAL CABLE and ULTROL are trademarks of General Cable Technologies Corporation.

Gerry Liskom • Market Manager, Nuclear Heidi Field • Product Specialist, Nuclear
[email protected] • 800.237.6419 x18712 [email protected] •800.237.6419 x18726
 Nuclear Cables Catalog
Table of Contents

2. Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Wire and Cable

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Single Conductor Switchboard and Power Cable

 SPEC 100 — Ultrol SIS, Switchboard Wire, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, Class B, UL Type SIS
and Type SIS/XHHW-2
 SPEC 125 — Ultrol SIS, Switchboard Wire, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, Class K & H, UL Type
SIS and Type SIS/XHHW-2
 SPEC 150 — Ultrol Heavy Wall, Single Conductor, Power Cable, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL
Type RHH/RHW-2
 SPEC 175 — Ultrol Dual Wall, Single Conductor, Power Cable, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL
Type RHH/RHW-2

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Instrumentation Cable

 SPEC 200 — Ultrol Instrumentation Cable, Multi-Conductor, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1
 SPEC 225 — Ultrol Instrumentation Cable, Multi-Conductor, Overall Shield, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC,
VW-1
 SPEC 250 — Ultrol Instrumentation Cable, Individually Shielded Pairs or Triads, Overall Shield, Class 1E
Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Multi Conductor Control and Power Cable

 SPEC 275 — Ultrol Control Cable, Multi-Conductor, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL Type TC
 SPEC 300 — Ultrol Control Cable, Multi-Conductor, Overall Shield, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1,
UL Type TC
 SPEC 325 — Ultrol Power Cable, 3 or 4 Conductors with Ground, Class 1E Nuclear, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL
Type TC

Ultrol® Class 1E Nuclear Coaxial and Triaxial Cables

 SPEC 350 — 50 Ohm Coax, RG-174/U Equivalent, CS50060
 SPEC 375 — 50 Ohm Coax, RG-58C/U Equivalent, CS50116
 SPEC 400 — 50 Ohm Coax, RG-213/U Equivalent, CS50285
 SPEC 425 — 75 Ohm Coax, RG-59B/U Equivalent, CS75146
 SPEC 450 — 75 Ohm Coax, RG-11A/U Equivalent, CS75285
 SPEC 475 — 89 Ohm Coax, RG-22B/U Equivalent, TCD95285
 SPEC 500 — 95 Ohm Coax, RG-62B/U Equivalent, CS95146
 SPEC 525 — 95 Ohm Coax, RG-71B/U Equivalent, CD95146
 SPEC 550 — 75 Ohm Coax, RG-11A/U Equivalent, TS75285
 SPEC 100
December, 2010
Ultrol® SIS Switchboard Wire, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90C, VW-1, Class B, UL Type SIS and Type SIS/XHHW-2

Product Construction:

Conductor: Options: Industry Compliances:

 18 AWG thru 1000 kcmil tinned, annealed  Conductor stranding  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with
copper per ASTM B33; Class B stranding  Bare copper IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE 383-1974
per ASTM B8  Full-colored insulation  ICEA S-95-658 (formerly ICEA S-66-
 UL Listed SIS/XHHW-2 for sizes 14 AWG 524 & S-19-81)
Insulation: thru 4/ 0 AWG  UL 44 SIS/XHHW-2
 Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and  UL Listed XHHW-2 for kcmil sizes
radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol® Cross- Flame Test Compliances:
Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) Applications:  IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr)
 Color code: Gray  Ultrol SIS is a 600 V single conductor,  ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr)
insulated, Class 1E rated switchboard  UL VW-1
Print: wire
 For 18 AWG & 16 AWG:  For use in Class 1E low voltage Other:
GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX applications in operation and  Quality assurance program in
BRAND (WC) ULTROL FR-XLPE (UL) interconnection of protective devices accordance with NRC 10CFR50
TYPE SIS 600V 90ºC VW-1 NUCLEAR where optimum performance is required Appendix B
YEAR OF MFG  ANSI N45.2
 For 14 AWG thru 4/ 0 AWG: Features:  ASME NQA-1
GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX  Rated at 90ºC wet or dry  NIAC
BRAND (WC) ULTROL 1/C XXAWG  Fully traceable  NUPIC
COPPER FR-XLPE (UL) TYPE  Qualified for 40-year service life
SIS/XHHW-2 600V 90ºC VW-1  Radiation resistant (up to 200 megarads) Packaging:
NUCLEAR YEAR OF MFG  Long-term thermal endurance and  Material to be shipped on non-returnable
Note: Sizes 1/0 AWG & larger include: superior electricals wooden reels
TRACEABILITY NUMBER &  Excellent mechanical cut through
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK properties
 For 250 kcmil thru 1000 kcmil:  Long-term moisture and radiation
GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX stability
BRAND (WC) ULTROL 1/C XXXKCMIL
 Free stripping for ease of termination
COPPER FR-XLPE (UL) TYPE XHHW-2
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C
600V 90ºC VW-1 NUCLEAR YEAR OF
MFG TRACEABILITY NUMBER
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 100
December, 2010
Ultrol® SIS Switchboard Wire, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90C, VW-1, Class B, UL Type SIS and Type SIS/XHHW-2
ULTROL® SIS SWITCHBOARD WIRE, CLASS 1E NUCLEAR, 600 V, 90ºC, VW-1, CLASS B, UL TYPE SIS
AND TYPE SIS/XHHW-2
Min. Avg. Min. Avg.
Insulation Nom. Cable Copper Net
Cond. Thickness Diameter Weight Weight
Catalog Size Cond. lbs/ kg/ lbs/ kg/
Number (AWG) Strand Inches mm Inches mm 1000 ft. km 1000 ft. km
326960.08 18 7/.0152 0.030 0.76 0.108 2.69 5 8 9 14
326970.08 16 7/.0192 0.030 0.76 0.118 2.95 8 12 13 19
326980.08 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.133 3.33 13 19 19 28
326990.08 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.152 3.81 20 30 27 41
327000.08 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 0.175 4.39 32 48 41 60
327010.08 8 7/.0486 0.045 1.14 0.236 5.92 51 76 68 100
327020.08 6 7/.0612 0.045 1.14 0.273 6.86 81 121 101 151
327030.08 4 7/.0772 0.045 1.14 0.320 8.05 129 192 154 229
327040.08 2 7/.0974 0.045 1.14 0.379 9.55 205 305 237 353
327050.08 1 19/.0664 0.055 1.40 0.437 11.0 258 384 298 444
327060.08 1/0 19/.0745 0.055 1.40 0.476 12.0 326 485 371 552
327070.08 2/0 19/.0837 0.055 1.40 0.521 13.2 411 612 462 687
327080.08 3/0 19/.0940 0.055 1.40 0.571 14.4 518 771 575 856
327090.08 4/0 19/.1055 0.055 1.40 0.627 15.9 653 972 717 1067
327100.08 250 37/.0822 0.065 1.65 0.695 17.6 772 1149 852 1268
327110.08 350 37/.0973 0.065 1.65 0.798 20.2 1081 1609 1176 1750
327120.08 500 37/.1162 0.065 1.65 0.927 23.4 1544 2297 1659 2468
379360.08 750 61/.1109 0.080 2.03 1.137 28.8 2316 3446 2480 3691
379370.08 1000 61/.1280 0.080 2.03 1.287 32.6 3088 4595 3279 4879
Dimensions and weights are subject to industry tolerance.

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 125
December, 2010
Ultrol® SIS Switchboard Wire, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90°C, VW-1, Flexible Class K & H, UL Type SIS and Type SIS/XHHW-2

Product Construction:

Conductor: Options: Industry Compliances:

 18 AWG thru 10 AWG tinned, annealed  Conductor stranding  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with
copper per ASTM B33; Class K stranding  Bare copper IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE 383-1974
per ASTM B174  Full-colored insulation  ICEA S-95-658 (formerly ICEA S-66-
 8 AWG thru 1000 kcmil tinned, annealed  UL Listed SIS/XHHW-2 for sizes 14 AWG 524 & S-19-81)
copper per ASTM B33; Class H stranding thru 4/ 0 AWG  UL 44 SIS/XHHW-2
per ASTM B173  UL Listed XHHW-2 for kcmil sizes
Flame Test Compliances:
Insulation: Applications:  IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr)
 Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and  Ultrol SIS is a 600 V flexible single  ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr)
radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol® conductor, insulated, Class 1E rated  UL VW-1
Cross-Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) switchboard wire
 Color code: Gray  For use in Class 1E low voltage Other:
applications in operation and  Quality assurance program in
Print: interconnection of protective devices accordance with NRC 10CFR50
 For 18 AWG & 16 AWG: where optimum performance is required. Appendix B
GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX  ANSI N45.2
BRAND (WC) ULTROL 1/C XXAWG Features:  ASME NQA-1
COPPER FR-XLPE TYPE SIS 600V 90ºC  Rated at 90ºC wet or dry  NIAC
VW-1 NUCLEAR YEAR OF MFG  Fully traceable  NUPIC
 For 14 AWG thru 4/ 0 AWG:  Qualified for 40-year service life
GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX  Radiation resistant (up to 200 megarads) Packaging:
BRAND (WC) ULTROL 1/C XXAWG  Long-term thermal endurance and  Material to be shipped on non-returnable
COPPER FR-XLPE (UL) TYPE superior electricals wooden reels
SIS/XHHW-2 600V 90ºC VW-1  Excellent mechanical cut through
NUCLEAR YEAR OF MFG properties.
Note: Sizes 1/ 0 AWG & larger include:  Long-term moisture and radiation
TRACEABILITY NUMBER & stability
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK  Free stripping for ease of termination
 For 250 kcmil thru 1000 kcmil:  Meets cold bend test at -40°C
GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX
BRAND (WC) ULTROL 1/C XXXKCMIL
COPPER FR-XLPE (UL) TYPE XHHW-2
600V 90ºC VW-1 NUCLEAR YEAR OF
MFG TRACEABILITY NUMBER
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 125
December, 2010
Ultrol® SIS Switchboard Wire, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90°C, VW-1, Flexible Class K & H, UL Type SIS and Type SIS/XHHW-2

ULTROL® SIS SWITCHBOARD WIRE, CLASS 1E NUCLEAR, 600 V, 90ºC, VW-1, FLEXIBLE CLASS K & H,
UL TYPE SIS AND TYPE SIS/XHHW-2
Min. Avg. Min. Avg.
Insulation Nom. Cable Copper Net
Cond. Thickness Diameter Weight Weight
Catalog Size Cond. lbs/ kg/ lbs/ kg/
Number (AWG) Strand Inches mm Inches mm 1000 ft. km 1000 ft. km
327130.08 18 16/.010 0.030 0.76 0.108 2.69 5 7 9 14
327140.08 16 26/.010 0.030 0.76 0.119 2.97 8 12 13 19
327150.08 14 41/.010 0.030 0.76 0.133 3.33 13 19 18 27
327160.08 12 65/.010 0.030 0.76 0.150 3.76 20 30 27 40
327170.08 10 105/.010 0.030 0.76 0.174 4.37 33 50 41 61
327180.08 8 133/.0111 0.045 1.14 0.257 6.45 52 77 70 105
327190.08 6 133/.0140 0.045 1.14 0.299 7.52 82 122 105 156
327200.08 4 133/.0177 0.045 1.14 0.353 8.89 132 196 160 239
327210.08 2 133/.0223 0.045 1.14 0.420 10.6 208 310 244 363
327220.08 1 259/.0180 0.055 1.40 0.476 12.0 266 396 312 465
327230.08 1/0 259/.0202 0.055 1.40 0.520 13.1 344 512 386 574
327240.08 2/0 259/.0227 0.055 1.40 0.571 14.4 422 628 481 715
327250.08 3/0 259/.0255 0.055 1.40 0.628 15.9 533 793 600 892
327260.08 4/0 259/.0286 0.055 1.40 0.714 18.1 670 997 746 1110
379310.08 250 427/.0242 0.065 1.65 0.761 19.2 795 1183 888 1321
379320.08 350 427/.0286 0.065 1.65 0.874 22.1 1110 1652 1221 1817
379330.08 500 427/.0342 0.065 1.65 1.034 26.2 1590 2366 1728 2572
379340.08 750 703/.0327 0.080 2.03 1.286 32.6 2410 3586 2611 3886
379350.08 1000 703/.0377 0.080 2.03 1.458 36.9 3205 4769 3441 5120
Dimensions and weights are subject to industry tolerance.

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 150
December, 2010
Ultrol® Heavy Wall, Single Conductor, Power Cable, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90°C, VW-1, UL Type RHH/RHW-2

Product Construction:

Conductor: Options: Industry Compliances:

 14 AWG thru 1000 kcmil tinned, annealed  Conductor stranding  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with
copper per ASTM B33; Class B stranding  Full-colored insulation IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE 383-1974
per ASTM B8  UL Listed RHH/RHW-2 for sizes 14  ICEA S-95-658 (formerly ICEA S-66-
AWG thru 1000 kcmil 524 & S-19-81)
Insulation:  CT USE and SUNLIGHT RESISTANT  UL 44 RHH/RHW-2
 Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and for 1/0 AWG and larger
Radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol® Flame Test Compliances:
Cross-Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) - Applications:  IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr)
Black  Ultrol Power cable is a 600 V, insulated  ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr)
heavy wall, single conductor Class 1E  UL VW-1
Print: rated wire for use in demanding
 For 14 AWG thru 4/ 0 AWG: applications without additional jacketing Other:
GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX protection in nuclear generating stations  Quality assurance program in
BRAND (WC) ULTROL 1/C XXAWG and where flame retardancy is critical. accordance with NRC 10CFR50
COPPER FR-XLPE (UL) TYPE  For use in Class 1E low voltage power Appendix B
RHH/RHW-2 600V 90ºC VW-1 and lighting functions where optimum  ANSI N45.2
NUCLEAR YEAR OF MFG performance is required  ASME NQA-1
Note: Sizes 1/0 AWG & larger include:  May be installed in trays, conduit, ducts,  NIAC
TRACEABILITY NUMBER & or direct buried.  NUPIC
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK
 For 250 kcmil thru 1000 kcmil: Features: Packaging:
GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX  Rated at 90ºC wet or dry  Material to be shipped on non-returnable
BRAND (WC) ULTROL 1/C XXXKCMIL  Fully traceable wooden reels
COPPER FR-XLPE (UL) TYPE  Qualified for 40-year service life
RHH/RHW-2 600V 90ºC VW-1  Radiation resistant (up to 200 megarads)
NUCLEAR YEAR OF MFG  Long-term thermal endurance and
TRACEABILITY NUMBER superior electricals
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK
 Excellent mechanical cut through
properties.
 Long-term moisture and radiation
stability
 Free stripping for ease of termination
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 150
December, 2010
Ultrol® Heavy Wall, Single Conductor, Power Cable, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90°C, VW-1, UL Type RHH/RHW-2

ULTROL® HEAVY WALL, SINGLE CONDUCTOR, POWER CABLE, CLASS 1E NUCLEAR, 600 V, 90ºC, VW-1,
UL TYPE RHH/RHW-2
Min. Avg. Min. Avg.
Insulation Thickness Nom. Cable Copper Net
Cond. Diameter Weight Weight
Catalog Size Cond. lbs/ kg/ lbs/ kg/
Number (AWG) Strand Inches mm Inches mm 1000 ft. km 1000 ft. km
379380 14 7/.0242 0.045 1.14 0.163 4.14 13 19 22 33
379390 12 7/.0305 0.045 1.14 0.182 4.62 20 30 32 47
379400 10 7/.0385 0.045 1.14 0.205 5.21 32 48 46 68
379410 8 7/.0486 0.060 1.52 0.266 6.76 51 76 74 110
379420 6 7/.0612 0.060 1.52 0.303 7.70 81 121 109 162
384540 4 7/.0772 0.060 1.52 0.350 8.89 129 192 163 242
379440 2 7/.0974 0.060 1.52 0.409 10.4 205 305 247 368
379450 1 19/.0664 0.080 2.03 0.488 12.4 258 384 319 474
379460 1/0 19/.0745 0.080 2.03 0.527 13.4 326 485 393 585
379470 2/0 19/.0837 0.080 2.03 0.572 14.5 411 612 486 723
379480 3/0 19/.0940 0.080 2.03 0.622 15.8 518 771 601 894
379490 4/0 19/.1055 0.080 2.03 0.678 17.2 653 972 746 1110
379500 250 37/.0822 0.095 2.41 0.754 19.2 772 1149 889 1323
379510 350 37/.0973 0.095 2.41 0.857 21.8 1081 1609 1218 1813
379520 500 37/.1162 0.095 2.41 0.986 25.0 1544 2297 1707 2540
379530 750 61/.1109 0.110 2.79 1.199 30.5 2316 3446 2543 3783
379540 1000 61/.1280 0.110 2.79 1.349 34.3 3088 4595 3349 4983
Dimensions and weights are subject to industry tolerance.

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 175
December, 2010
Ultrol® Dual Wall, Single Conductor, Power Cable, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90°C, VW-1, UL Type RHH/RHW-2

Product Construction:
Options: Industry Compliances:
Conductor:  Conductor stranding  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with
 14 AWG thru 1000 kcmil tinned, annealed  Full-colored insulation IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE 383-1974
copper per ASTM B33; Class B stranding  CT USE and SUNLIGHT RESISTANT  ICEA S-95-658 (formerly ICEA S-66-
per ASTM B8 for 1/0 AWG and larger 524 & S-19-81)
 UL 44 RHH/RHW-2
Insulation: Applications:
 Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and  Ultrol Power cable is a 600 V, insulated Flame Test Compliances:
radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol® Cross- dual wall, single conductor Class 1E rated  IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr)
Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) - Black wire construction specifically designed  ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr)
for applications in nuclear generating  UL VW-1
Jacket: stations and where additional jacketing
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated protection is required. Other:
Polyethylene (CSPE) - Black  For use in Class 1E low voltage power  Quality assurance program in
and lighting functions where optimum accordance with NRC 10CFR50
Print: performance is required Appendix B
 For 14 AWG thru 4/ 0 AWG:  May be installed in trays, conduit, ducts,  ANSI N45.2
GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX or direct buried.  ASME NQA-1
BRAND (WC) ULTROL 1/C XXAWG  NIAC
COPPER FR-XLPE (UL) TYPE Features:  NUPIC
RHH/RHW-2 600V 90ºC VW-1  Rated at 90ºC wet or dry
NUCLEAR YEAR OF MFG  Fully traceable Packaging:
Note: Sizes 1/ 0 AWG & larger include:  Qualified for 40-year service life  Material to be shipped on non-returnable
TRACEABILITY NUMBER &  Radiation resistant (up to 200 megarads) wooden reels
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK
 Long-term thermal endurance and
 For 250 kcmil thru 1000 kcmil: superior electricals
GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX
 Excellent mechanical cut through
BRAND (WC) ULTROL 1/C XXXKCMIL properties
COPPER FR-XLPE (UL) TYPE
 Long-term moisture and radiation
RHH/RHW-2 600V 90ºC VW-1
stability
NUCLEAR YEAR OF MFG
 Free stripping for ease of termination
TRACEABILITY NUMBER
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK  Meets the cold bend test at -40°C

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 175
December, 2010
Ultrol® Dual Wall, Single Conductor, Power Cable, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90°C, VW-1, UL Type RHH/RHW-2

ULTROL® DUAL WALL, SINGLE CONDUCTOR, POWER CABLE, CLASS 1E NUCLEAR, 600 V, 90ºC, VW-1,
UL TYPE RHH/RHW-2
Min. Avg. Min. Avg.
Insulation Jacket Nom. Cable Copper Net
Cond. Thickness Thickness Diameter Weight Weight
Catalog Size Cond. lbs/ kg/ lbs/ kg/
Number (AWG) Strand Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm 1000 ft. km 1000 ft. km
379550 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.015 0.38 0.165 4.19 13 19 23 34
379560 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.015 0.38 0.184 4.67 20 30 32 48
397150 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 0.015 0.38 0.207 5.26 32 48 46 69
379580 8 7/.0486 0.045 1.14 0.015 0.38 0.268 6.81 51 76 75 112
379590 6 7/.0612 0.045 1.14 0.030 0.76 0.336 8.53 81 121 119 177
379600 4 7/.0772 0.045 1.14 0.030 0.76 0.383 9.73 129 192 175 260
379610 2 7/.0974 0.045 1.14 0.030 0.76 0.442 11.2 205 305 261 388
379620 1 19/.0664 0.055 1.40 0.045 1.14 0.530 13.5 258 384 340 506
379630 1/0 19/.0745 0.055 1.40 0.045 1.14 0.569 14.5 326 485 416 620
379640 2/0 19/.0837 0.055 1.40 0.045 1.14 0.614 15.6 411 612 511 760
379650 3/0 19/.0940 0.055 1.40 0.045 1.14 0.664 16.9 518 771 629 935
379660 4/0 19/.1055 0.055 1.40 0.045 1.14 0.720 18.3 653 972 776 1154
379670 250 37/.0822 0.065 1.65 0.065 1.65 0.829 21.1 772 1149 947 1410
379680 350 37/.0973 0.065 1.65 0.065 1.65 0.932 23.7 1081 1609 1284 1911
379690 500 37/.1162 0.065 1.65 0.065 1.65 1.061 27.0 1544 2297 1783 2653
378700 750 61/.1109 0.080 2.03 0.065 1.65 1.271 32.3 2316 3446 2631 3915
379710 1000 61/.1280 0.080 2.03 0.065 1.65 1.421 36.1 3088 4595 3448 5131
Dimensions and weights are subject to industry tolerance.

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 200
December, 2010
Ultrol® Instrumentation Cable, Multi-Conductor, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90C, VW-1

Product Construction:

Conductor: Applications: Industry Compliances:

 18 AWG and 16 AWG tinned, annealed  Ultrol Instrumentation cable is a 600 V  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with
copper per ASTM B33; Class B stranding multi-conductor, thermoset, Class 1E IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE 383-1974
per ASTM B8 rated construction specifically designed  ICEA S-73-532
for applications in nuclear generating
Insulation: stations and where flame retardancy is Flame Test Compliances:
 Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and critical.  IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr) as modified
radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol®  For use in Class 1E monitoring data by NRC Reg. Guide 1.131
Cross-Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) recording and transmitting information on  IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU/hr)
 Color code: Per ICEA Method 1, Table E-1 low energy circuits where shielding from  ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr)
external electrostatic interference is not  VW-1
Jacket: required.
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated  Can be installed in trays, conduit, ducts, Other:
Polyethylene (CSPE) - Black or in direct burial applications.  Quality assurance program in
accordance with NRC 10CFR50
Print: Features: Appendix B
 GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX  Rated at 90ºC wet or dry  ANSI N45.2
BRAND (WC) ULTROL XX/C XXAWG  Fully traceable  ASME NQA-1
COPPER FR-XLPE CSPE 600V 90°C  Qualified for 40-year service life  NUPIC
YEAR OF MFG TRACEABILITY  Radiation resistant (up to 200 megarads)  NIAC
NUMBER SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE  Maximum flame-retardancy
MARK  Long-term moisture and radiation Packaging:
stability  Material to be shipped on non-returnable
Options:  Long-term thermal endurance and wooden reels
 Conductor stranding superior electricals
 300 V & 1000 V  Excellent mechanical cut through
 Overall galvanized steel or aluminum properties.
interlocked armor sheath  Free stripping for ease of termination
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 200
December, 2010
Ultrol® Instrumentation Cable, Multi-Conductor, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90C, VW-1

ULTROL® INSTRUMENTATION CABLE, MULTI-CONDUCTOR, CLASS 1E NUCLEAR, 600V, 90ºC, VW-1

Min. Avg. Min. Avg.
Insulation Jacket Nom. Cable Copper Net
Cond. Thickness Thickness Diameter Weight Weight
Catalog No. of Size Cond. lbs/ kg/ lbs/ kg/
Number Cond. (AWG) Strand Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm 1000 ft. km 1000 ft. km
377550 2/C Flat 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.200 x 5.08 x 10 15 46 68
0.305 7.77

377560 2/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.305 7.75 10 15 51 76

377570 3/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.315 8.00 15 23 57 85
377580 4/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.340 8.64 20 30 71 106
377590 5/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.370 9.40 25 38 79 118
377600 7/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.400 10.16 35 53 98 146
377610 9/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.460 11.68 46 68 122 182
377620 12/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.515 13.08 51 76 154 229
377630 19/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.060 1.52 0.630 16.0 96 143 241 359
377640 25/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.060 1.52 0.730 18.54 127 189 308 458
377650 30/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.060 1.52 0.765 19.43 151 225 351 522
377660 37/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 0.060 1.52 0.830 21.05 188 280 425 632

377670 2/C Flat 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.210 x 5.33 x 16 24 54 80
0.320 8.13

377680 2/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.320 8.13 16 24 56 83

377690 3/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.335 8.51 24 36 69 103
377700 4/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.365 9.27 32 48 85 127
377710 5/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.395 10.03 40 60 99 147
377720 7/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.430 10.92 57 84 128 190
377730 9/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.045 1.14 0.500 12.7 73 108 160 238
377740 12/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.060 1.52 0.590 15.0 97 145 221 329
377750 19/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.060 1.52 0.680 17.27 154 229 318 473
377760 25/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.060 1.52 0.790 20.07 203 302 406 604
377770 30/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.060 1.52 0.880 22.35 244 363 512 762
377780 37/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 0.080 2.03 0.945 24.0 300 447 615 915
Insulated Conductor Diameter (Inches) 18 AWG (.10) and 16 AWG (.11).
Dimensions and weights are subject to industry tolerance.

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 225
December, 2010
Ultrol® Instrumentation Cable, Multi-Conductor, Overall Shield,
Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90C, VW-1

Product Construction:

Conductor: Options: Features: (con’t)

 18 AWG and 16 AWG tinned, annealed  Conductor stranding  Long-term thermal endurance and
copper per ASTM B33; Class B stranding  300 V & 1000 V superior electricals
per ASTM B8  Copper/mylar tape shield with drain wire  Excellent mechanical cut through
 Tinned copper braid shield properties.
Insulation:  Overall galvanized steel or aluminum  Free stripping for ease of termination
 Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and interlocked armor sheath  Meets cold bend test at -40°C
radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol® Cross-
Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) Applications: Industry Compliances:
 Color code: Per ICEA Method 1, Table E-1  Ultrol Instrumentation cable is a 600 V  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with
overall shielded multi-conductor, IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE 383-1974
Overall Shield: thermoset, Class 1E rated construction  ICEA S-73-532
 Aluminum/polyester tape in contact with a specifically designed for applications in
stranded tinned copper drain wire nuclear generating stations and where Flame Test Compliances:
flame retardancy is critical.  IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr) as modified
Jacket:  Designed for use on circuits where by NRC Reg. Guide 1.131
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated overall shielding is required to protect  IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU/hr)
Polyethylene (CSPE) - Black from external electrostatic interference,  ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr)
but not shielding between conductors.  VW-1
Print:  Can be installed in trays, conduit, ducts,
 GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX or in direct burial applications. Other:
BRAND (WC) ULTROL XX/C XXAWG  Quality assurance program in
COPPER FR-XLPE (SHIELDED) CSPE Features: accordance with NRC 10CFR50
600V 90°C YEAR OF MFG  Rated at 90ºC wet or dry Appendix B
TRACEABILITY NUMBER  Fully traceable  ANSI N45.2
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK  Qualified for 40-year service life  ASME NQA-1
 Radiation resistant (up to 200 megarads)  NUPIC
 Maximum flame-retardancy  NIAC
 Long-term moisture and radiation
stability Packaging:
 Material to be shipped on non-returnable
wooden reels

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 225
December, 2010
Ultrol® Instrumentation Cable, Multi-Conductor, Overall Shield,
Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90C, VW-1

ULTROL® INSTRUMENTATION CABLE, MULTI-CONDUCTOR, OVERALL SHIELD, CLASS 1E NUCLEAR

600 V, 90ºC, VW-1
Min. Avg. Drain Min. Avg.
Insulation Wire Jacket Thickness Nom. Cable Copper Net
Cond. Thickness (AWG) Diameter Weight Weight
Catalog No. of Size Cond. lbs/ kg/ lbs/ kg/
Number Cond. (AWG) Strand Inches mm Size Inches mm Inches mm 1000 ft. km 1000 ft. km
377800 2/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.045 1.14 0.291 7.39 13 20 53 79
377810 3/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.045 1.14 0.306 7.77 18 27 57 85
377820 4/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.045 1.14 0.332 8.43 23 35 74 110
377830 5/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.045 1.14 0.399 10.1 29 42 81 121
377840 7/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.045 1.14 0.428 10.9 39 57 101 150
377850 9/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.045 1.14 0.488 12.4 49 73 125 186
377860 12/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.571 14.5 64 96 157 234
377870 19/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.654 16.6 99 148 243 362
377880 25/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.747 19.0 130 194 309 460
377890 30/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.793 20.1 155 231 356 530
377900 37/C 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.080 2.03 0.890 22.6 191 284 428 637

377910 2/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.045 1.14 0.309 7.85 21 32 61 91

377920 3/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.045 1.14 0.325 8.26 29 44 73 109
377930 4/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.045 1.14 0.353 8.97 37 56 88 131
377940 5/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.045 1.14 0.433 11.0 46 68 104 155
377950 7/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.045 1.14 0.465 11.8 62 92 131 195
377960 9/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.561 14.3 78 116 164 244
377970 12/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.620 15.8 103 153 224 333
377980 19/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.711 18.1 159 237 321 478
377990 25/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.814 20.7 208 310 409 609
378000 30/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.080 2.03 0.904 23.0 249 371 516 768
378010 37/C 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.080 2.03 0.967 24.6 305 454 612 911
Insulated Conductor Diameter (Inches) 18 AWG (.10) and 16 AWG (.11).
Dimensions and weights are subject to industry tolerance.

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 250
December, 2010
Ultrol® Instrumentation Cable, Individually Shielded Pairs or Triads,
Overall Shield, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90C, VW-1

Product Construction:

Conductor: Options: Features: (con’t)

 18 AWG and 16 AWG tinned, annealed  Conductor stranding  Long-term thermal endurance and
copper per ASTM B33; Class B stranding  300V & 1000V superior electricals
per ASTM B8  Copper/ mylar tape shield with drain wire  Excellent mechanical cut through
 Tinned copper braid shield properties.
Insulation:  Overall galvanized steel or aluminum  Free stripping for ease of termination
 Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and interlocked armor sheath  Meets cold bend test at -40°C
radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol® Cross-
Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) Applications: Industry Compliances:
 Color code: Per ICEA Method 1 — Pairs:  Ultrol Instrumentation cable is 600 V  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with
black and white; Triads: black, white and individual shielded pairs or triads with IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE 383-1974
red. One conductor in each pair/triad is overall shield, thermoset, Class 1E rated  ICEA S-73-532
printed alpha-numerically for easy constructions specifically designed for
identification applications in nulcear generating stations Flame Test Compliances:
and where flame retardancy is critical.  IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr) as modified
Shields:  Designed for use on critical circuits by NRC Reg. Guide 1.131
 Individually shielded: pairs or triads are where total isolation is required between  IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU/hr)
100% shielded with an aluminum/polyester pairs/triads and from external  ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr)
tape in contact with a stranded tinned interference.  VW-1
copper drain wire  Can be installed in trays, conduit, ducts,
 Overall shield: aluminum/polyester tape in or in direct burial applications. Other:
contact with a stranded tinned copper drain  Quality assurance program in
wire Features: accordance with NRC 10CFR50
 Rated at 90ºC wet or dry Appendix B
Jacket:  ANSI N45.2
 Fully traceable
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated
 Qualified for 40-year service life  ASME NQA-1
Polyethylene (CSPE) - Black
 Radiation resistant (up to 200 megarads)  NUPIC
 Maximum flame-retardancy  NIAC
Print:
 GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX  Long-term moisture and radiation
stability Packaging:
BRAND (WC) ULTROL XX/PR OR
 Material to be shipped on non-returnable
TRIADS XXAWG COPPER FR-XLPE
wooden reels
(SHIELDED) CSPE 600V 90°C YEAR OF
MFG TRACEABILITY NUMBER
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 250
December, 2010
Ultrol® Instrumentation Cable, Individually Shielded Pairs or Triads,
Overall Shield, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90C, VW-1

ULTROL® INSTRUMENTATION CABLE, INDIVIDUALLY SHIELDED PAIRS OR TRIADS, OVERALL SHIELD,

CLASS 1E NUCLEAR, 600 V, 90ºC, VW-1

Min. Avg. Drain Min. Avg.

Insulation Wire Jacket Nom. Cable Copper Net
Cond. Thickness Size Thickness Diameter Weight Weight
Catalog No. of Size Cond. lbs/ kg/ lbs/ kg/
Number Pairs/ (AWG) Strand Inches mm AWG Inches mm Inches mm 1000 ft. km 1000 ft. km
Triads
378040 2 SPS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.045 1.14 0.462 11.7 30 45 129 192
378050 3 SPS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.045 1.14 0.490 12.5 43 65 159 237
378060 4 SPS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.567 14.4 57 85 226 336
378070 5 SPS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.619 15.7 70 105 267 397
378080 7 SPS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.673 17.1 97 145 291 433
378090 9 SPS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.784 19.9 125 186 362 539
378100 12 SPS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.080 2.03 0.923 23.4 165 246 500 744
378110 19 SPS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.080 2.03 1.077 27.4 259 385 664 988

378120 2 SPS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.045 1.14 0.495 12.6 48 71 166 247
378130 3 SPS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.556 14.1 69 103 222 330
378140 4 SPS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.608 15.4 91 135 284 423
378150 5 SPS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.665 16.9 113 168 342 509
378160 7 SPS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.725 18.4 156 232 376 560
378170 9 SPS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.080 2.03 0.887 22.5 199 296 517 769
378180 12 SPS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.080 2.03 0.996 25.3 264 393 651 969
378190 19 SPS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.080 2.03 1.164 29.6 414 616 882 1313

378200 2 STS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.045 1.14 0.489 12.4 40 60 172 256
378210 3 STS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.045 1.14 0.519 13.2 59 87 215 320
378220 4 STS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.599 15.2 77 115 308 458
378230 5 STS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.655 16.6 96 143 364 542
378240 7 STS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.714 18.1 133 198 400 595
378250 9 STS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.060 1.52 0.833 21.2 170 253 493 734
378260 12 STS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.080 2.03 0.979 24.9 226 336 685 1019
378270 19 STS 18 7/.0152 0.025 0.64 20 0.080 2.03 1.145 29.1 356 530 910 1354

378280 2 STS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.554 14.1 64 96 223 332
378290 3 STS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.587 14.9 94 139 300 447
378300 4 STS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.642 16.3 124 185 389 579
378310 5 STS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.704 17.9 154 229 465 692
378320 7 STS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.060 1.52 0.768 19.5 213 317 515 766
378330 9 STS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.080 2.03 0.939 23.9 272 405 709 1055
378340 12 STS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.080 2.03 1.055 26.8 361 537 892 1328
378350 19 STS 16 7/.0192 0.025 0.64 18 0.080 2.03 1.236 31.4 569 847 1208 1798
Insulated Conductor Diameter (Inches) 18 AWG (.10) and 16 AWG (.11).
Dimensions and weights are subject to industry tolerance.

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 275
December, 2010
Ultrol® Control Cable, Multi-Conductor, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90°C, VW-1, UL Type TC

Product Construction:

Conductor: Options: Industry Compliances:

 14 AWG thru 10 AWG tinned, annealed  Conductor stranding  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with
copper; Class B stranding; 2 thru 37  1 kV & 2 kV IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE 383-1974
conductors  E-2 color code  ICEA S-73-532 (formerly ICEA S-66-
 Overall galvanized steel or aluminum 524 & S-19-81)
Insulation: interlocked armor sheath  UL 1277 Type TC
 Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and  UL 44 XHHW-2
radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol® Cross- Applications:
Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE)  Ultrol Control cable is a 600 V multi- Flame Test Compliances:
 Color code: Per ICEA Method 1, Table E-1 conductor, thermoset, Class 1E rated  IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr) as modified
construction specifically designed for by NRC Reg. Guide 1.131
Jacket: applications in nulcear generating stations  IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU/hr)
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene and where flame retardancy is critical.  ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr)
(CSPE) - Black  For use in Class 1E power distribution  UL VW-1
and control circuits for power lighting,
Print: control and signal circuits. Other:
 GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX BRAND  Can be installed in trays, conduit, ducts,  Quality assurance program in
(WC) ULTROL XX/C XXAWG COPPER or in direct burial applications. accordance with NRC 10CFR50
FR-XLPE CSPE 600V 90°C (UL) TYPE TC Appendix B
XHHW-2 YEAR OF MFG TRACEABILITY Features:  ANSI N45.2
NUMBER SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE  Rated at 90ºC wet or dry  ASME NQA-1
MARK  Fully traceable  NIAC
 Qualified for 40-year service life  NUPIC
 Radiation resistant (up to 200 megarads)
 Long-term thermal endurance and Packaging:
superior electricals  Material to be shipped on non-returnable
 Excellent mechanical cut through wooden reels
properties.
 Long term moisture and radiation
stability
 Free stripping for ease of termination
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 275
December, 2010
Ultrol® Control Cable, Multi-Conductor, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90°C, VW-1, UL Type TC
ULTROL® CONTROL CABLE, MULTI-CONDUCTOR, CLASS 1E NUCLEAR, 600 V, 90ºC, VW-1, UL TYPE TC
Min. Avg. Min. Avg.
Insulation Jacket Nom. Cable Copper Net
Cond. Thickness Thickness Diameter Weight Weight
Catalog No. of Size Cond. lbs/ kg/ lbs/ kg/
Number Cond. (AWG) Strand Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm 1000 ft. km 1000 ft. km
378360 2/C Flat 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.223 x 5.66 x 25 38 78 116
0.356 9.04

378370 2/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.359 9.12 26 38 82 121
378380 3/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.379 9.63 38 57 93 138
378390 4/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.414 10.5 51 76 116 173
378400 5/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.452 11.5 64 95 135 201
378410 7/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.492 12.5 90 134 190 283
378420 9/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.603 15.3 116 173 262 390
378430 12/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.675 17.2 155 231 322 479
378440 19/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.785 19.9 245 365 505 752
378450 25/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 0.951 24.2 321 478 630 938
378460 30/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.013 25.7 385 573 790 1176
378470 37/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.091 27.7 476 708 880 1310

378500 2/C Flat 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.242 x 6.15 x 41 60 95 141
0.394 10.01

378510 2/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.397 10.1 41 61 106 158
378520 3/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.420 10.7 61 91 123 183
378530 4/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.460 11.7 81 121 172 256
378540 5/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.503 12.8 102 152 205 305
378550 7/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.579 14.7 143 213 276 411
378560 9/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.671 17.1 184 274 360 536
362030 12/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.754 19.2 245 365 456 679
378580 19/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 0.923 23.4 389 579 705 1049
378590 25/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.067 27.1 512 762 875 1302
378600 30/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.138 28.9 613 912 1015 1511
378610 37/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.227 31.2 756 1125 1223 1820

378640 2/C Flat 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.265 x 6.73 x 64 96 132 196
0.440 11.18

378650 2/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.443 11.3 65 96 140 208
378660 3/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.470 11.9 97 144 170 253
378670 4/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.515 13.1 130 194 251 374
378680 5/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.595 15.1 162 241 309 460
378690 7/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.648 16.5 227 338 374 557
378700 9/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.754 19.2 292 435 523 778
378710 12/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 0.890 22.6 390 580 658 979
378720 19/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.038 26.4 614 918 976 1453
Insulated Conductor Diameter (Inches) 14 AWG (.14), 12 AWG (.16) and 10 AWG (.18).
Dimensions and weights are subject to industry tolerance.

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 300
December, 2010
Ultrol® Control Cable, Multi-Conductor, Overall Shield, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90°C, VW-1, UL Type TC

Product Construction:

Conductor: Options: Features: (con’t)

 14 AWG thru 10 AWG, tinned, annealed,  Conductor stranding  Excellent mechanical cut through
copper; Class B stranding; 2 thru 37 conductors.  1 kV & 2 kV properties.
 E-2 color code  Free stripping for ease of termination
Insulation:  Helical copper tape shield  Meets cold bend text at -40°C
 Flame-retardant , heat-, moisture- and radiation-  Longitudinal corrugated tinned copper
resistant, thermoset Ultrol® Cross-Linked tape shield Industry Compliances:
Polyethylene (FR-XLPE)  Overall galvanized steel or aluminum  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with
 Color code: per ICEA Method 1, Table E-1 interlocked armor sheath IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE 383-1974
 ICEA S-73-532 (formerly ICEA S-66-
Overall Shield: Applications: 524 & S-19-81)
 Aluminum/polyester tape in contact with a  Ultrol Control cable is a 600 V overall  UL 1277 Type TC
stranded tinned copper drain wire shielded multi-conductor, thermoset,  UL 44 XHHW-2
Class 1E rated construction specifically
Jacket: designed for applications in nuclear Flame Test Compliances:
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene generating stations and where flame  IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr) as modified
(CSPE) — Black retardancy is critical. by NRC Reg. Guide 1.131
 Where optimum performance is required  IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU/hr)
Print: for use on Class 1E circuits when  ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr)
 GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX BRAND shielding from external electrostatic  UL VW-1
(WC) ULTROL XX/C XXAWG COPPER FR- interference is required.
XLPE (SHIELDED) CSPE 600V 90°C (UL)  Can be installed in trays, conduit, ducts, Other:
TYPE TC XHHW-2 YEAR OF MFG or in direct burial applications.  Quality assurance program in
TRACEABILITY NUMBER SEQUENTIAL accordance with NRC 10CFR50
FOOTAGE MARK Features: Appendix B
 Rated at 90ºC wet or dry  ANSI N45.2
 Fully traceable  ASME NQA-1
 Qualified for 40-year service life  NIAC
 Radiation resistant (up to 200 megarads)  NUPIC
 Maximum flame-retardancy
 Long-term moisture and radiation Packaging:
stability  Material to be shipped on non-returnable
 Long-term thermal endurance and wooden reels
superior electricals

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext: 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 300
December, 2010
Ultrol® Control Cable, Multi-Conductor, Overall Shield, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90°C, VW-1, UL Type TC

ULTROL® CONTROL CABLE, MULTI-CONDUCTOR, OVERALL SHIELD, CLASS 1E NUCLEAR, 600 V, 90ºC,
VW-1, UL TYPE TC
Min. Avg. Min. Avg.
Insulation Drain Jacket Nom. Cable Copper Net
Cond. Thickness Wire Thickness Diameter Weight Weight
Catalog No. of Size Cond. Size lbs/ kg/ lbs/ kg/
Number Cond. (AWG) Strand Inches mm (AWG) Inches mm Inches mm 1000 ft. km 1000 ft. km
363640 2/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 16 0.045 1.14 0.359 9.12 34 50 92 137
378760 3/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 16 0.045 1.14 0.379 9.63 47 69 103 153
378770 4/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 16 0.045 1.14 0.414 10.5 59 88 127 189
378780 5/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 16 0.045 1.14 0.512 13.0 72 108 146 217
378790 7/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 16 0.060 1.52 0.582 14.8 98 146 202 301
378800 9/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 16 0.060 1.52 0.663 16.8 124 185 274 408
378810 12/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 16 0.060 1.52 0.736 18.7 163 243 335 499
378820 19/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 16 0.080 2.03 0.888 22.6 251 374 519 772
378830 25/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 16 0.080 2.03 1.014 25.8 330 491 644 958
378840 30/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 16 0.080 2.03 1.076 27.3 394 586 806 1200
378850 37/C 14 7/.0242 0.030 0.76 16 0.080 2.03 1.154 29.3 484 720 994 1479

378860 2/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 14 0.045 1.14 0.397 10.0 54 80 122 182
378870 3/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 14 0.045 1.14 0.420 10.7 74 110 139 207
378880 4/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 14 0.045 1.14 0.460 11.7 94 140 188 280
378890 5/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 14 0.060 1.52 0.607 15.4 115 171 221 329
378900 7/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 14 0.060 1.52 0.653 16.6 156 232 292 435
378910 9/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 14 0.060 1.52 0.745 18.9 197 293 376 560
378920 12/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 14 0.060 1.52 0.828 21.0 258 384 472 702
378930 19/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 14 0.080 2.03 0.997 25.3 401 597 721 1073
378940 25/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 14 0.080 2.03 1.141 29.0 525 781 892 1328
378950 30/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 14 0.080 2.03 1.211 30.8 626 932 1032 1536
378960 37/C 12 7/.0305 0.030 0.76 14 0.080 2.03 1.301 33.1 769 1144 1240 1845

378970 2/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 12 0.045 1.14 0.443 11.3 85 127 165 246
378980 3/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 12 0.045 1.14 0.470 11.9 118 176 195 290
378990 4/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 12 0.045 1.14 0.515 13.1 150 223 276 411
379000 5/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 12 0.060 1.52 0.688 17.5 183 272 334 497
379010 7/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 12 0.060 1.52 0.740 18.8 248 369 401 597
379020 9/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 12 0.080 2.03 0.887 22.5 313 466 549 817
379030 12/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 12 0.080 2.03 0.982 24.9 411 612 684 1018
379040 19/C 10 7/.0385 0.030 0.76 12 0.080 2.03 1.130 28.7 638 950 1001 1490
Insulated Conductor Diameter (Inches) 14 AWG (.14), 12 AWG (.16) and 10 AWG (.18).
Dimensions and weights are subject to industry tolerance.

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext: 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 325
December, 2010
Ultrol® Power Cable, 3 or 4 Conductors with Ground, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90C, VW-1, UL Type TC

Product Construction:

Conductor: Options: Industry Compliances:

 14 AWG thru 750 kcmil tinned, annealed  Conductor stranding  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with
copper per ASTM B33; Class B stranding  1 kV & 2 kV IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE 383-1974
per ASTM B8  Full-colored insulation  ICEA S-95-658 (formerly ICEA S-66-
 Helical tinned copper tape shield 524 & S-19-81)
Insulation:  Longitudinal corrugated tinned copper  UL 1277 Type TC
 Flame-retardant, heat-, moisture- and tape shield  UL 44 XHHW-2
radiation-resistant, thermoset Ultrol® Cross-  Overall galvanized steel or aluminum
Linked Polyethylene (FR-XLPE) interlocked armor sheath Flame Test Compliances:
 Color code: Per ICEA Method 4; black with  IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr) as modified
printed numbers Applications: by NRC Reg. Guide 1.131
 Ultrol Power cable is a 600 V multi-  IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr)
Grounding Conductor(s): conductor, thermoset, Class 1E rated  IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU/hr)
 Tinned, annealed copper, Class B construction specifically designed for  ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr)
stranding, sized according to NEC® applications in nuclear generating stations  UL VW-1
requirements and where flame retardancy is critical.
 For use in Class 1E power distribution Other:
Jacket: and control circuits for power lighting,  Quality assurance program in
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated control and signal circuits. accordance with NRC 10CFR50
Polyethylene (CSPE)— Black  Can be installed in trays, conduit, ducts, Appendix B
or in direct burial applications.  ANSI N45.2
Print:  ASME NQA-1
 GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX Brand Features:  NIAC
(WC) ULTROL XX/C XXAWG COPPER  Rated at 90ºC wet or dry  NUPIC
FR-XLPE CSPE 600V 90ºC (UL) TYPE  Fully traceable
TC XHHW-2 YEAR OF MFG  Qualified for 40-year service life Packaging:
TRACEABILITY NUMBER  Radiation resistant (up to 200 megarads)  Material to be shipped on spools on non-
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK  Long-term thermal endurance and returnable wooden reels
superior electricals
 Excellent mechanical cut through
properties
 Long-term moisture and radiation
stability
 Free stripping for ease of termination
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 325
December, 2010
Ultrol® Power Cable, 3 or 4 Conductors with Ground, Class 1E Nuclear
600 V, 90C, VW-1, UL Type TC

ULTROL® POWER CABLE, 3 OR 4 CONDUCTORS WITH GROUND, CLASS 1E NUCLEAR, 600 V, 90ºC, VW-1,
UL TYPE TC
Min. Avg. Min. Avg.
Insulation Drain Jacket Nom. Cable Copper Net
Cond. Thickness Wire Thickness Diameter Weight Weight
Catalog No. of Size Cond. Size lbs/ kg/ lbs/ kg/
Number Cond. (AWG) Strand Inches mm (AWG) Inches mm Inches mm 1000 ft. km 1000 ft. km
379050 3/C 8 7/.0486 0.045 1.14 10 0.060 1.52 0.629 16.0 187 278 316 470
379060 4/C 8 7/.0486 0.045 1.14 10 0.060 1.52 0.690 17.5 238 354 391 582

379070 3/C 6 7/.0612 0.045 1.14 8 0.060 1.52 0.708 18.0 297 442 461 686
379080 4/C 6 7/.0612 0.045 1.14 8 0.060 1.52 0.779 19.8 379 564 573 853

379090 3/C 4 7/.0772 0.045 1.14 8 0.060 1.52 0.810 20.6 442 658 680 1012
379100 4/C 4 7/.0772 0.045 1.14 8 0.080 2.03 0.932 23.7 572 851 851 1267

379110 3/C 2 7/.0974 0.045 1.14 6 0.080 2.03 0.977 24.8 701 1043 988 1470
379120 4/C 2 7/.0974 0.045 1.14 6 0.080 2.03 1.075 27.3 908 1351 1246 1854

379130 3/C 1 19/.0664 0.055 1.14 6 0.080 2.03 1.115 28.3 861 1281 1242 1848
379140 4/C 1 19/.0664 0.055 1.14 6 0.080 2.03 1.225 31.1 1122 1670 1670 2485

379150 3/C 1/0 19/.0745 0.055 1.40 6 0.080 2.03 1.186 30.1 1081 1609 1446 2152
379160 4/C 1/0 19/.0745 0.055 1.40 6 0.080 2.03 1.309 33.3 1395 2076 1847 2749

379170 3/C 2/0 19/.0837 0.055 1.40 6 0.080 2.03 1.283 32.6 1323 1969 1749 2603
379180 4/C 2/0 19/.0837 0.055 1.40 6 0.080 2.03 1.418 36.0 1737 2585 2246 3343

379190 3/C 3/0 19/.0940 0.055 1.40 4 0.080 2.03 1.391 35.3 1694 2521 2163 3219
379200 4/C 3/0 19/.0940 0.055 1.40 4 0.080 2.03 1.538 39.1 2217 3299 2778 4134

379210 3/C 4/0 19/.1055 0.055 1.40 4 0.080 2.03 1.511 38.4 2102 3128 2638 3926
379220 4/C 4/0 19/.1055 0.055 1.40 4 0.110 2.79 1.734 44.0 2760 4107 3512 5227

379230 3/C 250 37/.0822 0.065 1.65 4 0.080 2.03 1.658 42.1 2460 3661 3194 4753
379240 4/C 250 37/.0822 0.065 1.65 4 0.110 2.79 1.898 48.2 3239 4820 4101 6103

379250 3/C 350 37/.0973 0.065 1.65 3 0.110 2.79 2.146 54.5 3437 5115 4320 6429
379260 4/C 350 37/.0973 0.065 1.65 3 0.110 2.79 1.940 49.3 4517 6722 5585 8312

379270 3/C 500 37/.1162 0.065 1.65 2 0.110 2.79 2.218 56.3 4866 7242 5903 8785
379280 4/C 500 37/.1162 0.065 1.65 2 0.110 2.79 2.458 62.4 6424 9560 7646 11379

379290 3/C 750 61/.1109 0.080 2.03 1 0.110 2.79 2.670 67.8 7249 10788 8831 13142
379300 4/C 750 61/.1109 0.080 2.03 1 0.140 3.56 3.025 76.8 9585 14264 11463 17059
Dimensions and weights are subject to industry tolerance.

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 Coaxial and Triaxial, Class 1E Nuclear Cables
Catalog No. Bend Max.
Insulation Inter- Cable Insulation Dielectric
(Brand Rex Imped Spec. Cond. / Inner Outer Radius Weight Capac. Operating.
Equivalent O.D. shield O.D. Resistance Strength
/General . (Ω) No. Strand/O.D. Shield Shield (Training/ (lbs/1000ft.) (pF/ft) Voltage
(in.) Insulation (in.) (MΩ-1000 ft.) (volts,
Cable) Pulling) (volts, RMS)
RMS)
38 AWG
26 AWG /
CS50060 / .060 TC Braid .100
RG-174/U 50 350 7/34 BC / 0.8” / 1.2” 8 31.8 25,000 1100 4500
204330 Nom. 95% Nom
.019” - -
Min.
36 AWG
20 AWG /
CS50116 / .119 TC Braid .195 1.56” /
RG-58C/U 50 375 10/30 TC 27 31.8 26,000 1400 5000
204220 Nom. 95% Nom. 2.34”
/ .036” - -
Min.
33 AWG
12 AWG /
CS50285 / .285 TC Braid .405 3.24” /
RG-213/U 50 400 7/.0284 113.5 31.8 26,000 3700 10000
204310 Nom. 95% Nom. 4.86”
TC / .085 - -
Min.
34 AWG
24 AWG /
CS75146 / .148 TC Braid .242 1.94” /
RG-59B/U 75 425 16/36 TC 38.2 21.2 40,000 2200 7000
204200 Nom. 95% Nom. 2.90”
/ .023 - -
Min.
33 AWG
19 AWG /
CS75285 / .285 TC Braid .405 3.24” /
RG-11A/U 75 450 7/27 TC / 95.2 21.2 40,000 4000 10000
204190 Nom. 95% Nom. 4.86”
.043 - -
Min.
.092 34 AWG 34 AWG
TCD95285 18 AWG / Nom. TC Braid TC Braid .420 3.36” /
/ RG-22B/U 89 475 16/30 TC 124.7 17.8 15,000 2000 2000
.285 95% 95% Nom. 5.04”
203250 / .046 -
Nom. Min. Min.
34 AWG
28 AWG /
CS95146 / .140 TC Braid .242 1.94” /
RG-62B/U 95 500 Solid CCS 38.8 16.7 52,000 2000 7500
204210 Nom. 95% Nom. 2.90”
/ .0126 - -
Min.
34 AWG 34 AWG
28 AWG /
CD95146 / .140 TC Braid TC Braid .250
RG-71B/U 95 525 Solid CCS 2.0” / 3.0” 53.4 16.7 52,000 2000 7500
204300 Nom. 95% 95% Nom.
/ .0126 -
Min. Min.
33 AWG 33 AWG
19 AWG /
TS75285 / .285 TC Braid .365 TC Braid .465 3.72” /
RG-11A/U 75 550 7/27 TC / 164.5 21.2 40,000 4000 10000
204250 Nom. 95% Nom. 95% Nom. 5.58”
.043
Min. Min.
Phone: (800) 237-6419
Ext. 18712 or 18726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 350
December, 2010
Ultrol® 50 Ohm Coax, Class 1E Nuclear
RG-174/U Equivalent, CS50060

Loss Characteristics - Attenuation vs. Frequency

100

Attenuation (dB/100 ft)

Product Construction: 10

Conductor:
 26 AWG (7/34) bare copperweld 40% conductivity
 O.D.: .019” nom.

Insulation:
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant, 1
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene 1 10 Frequency (MHz) 100 1000
 Wall: .021” nom.
 O.D.: .060” nom. Mechanical Data:
 Bend Radius:
Shield:  0.8” (Training)
 38 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage.  1.2” (Pulling)
 Cable Area: .0079 in2
Jacket:  Braid Strength: 18.4 lbs
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene
Electrical Characteristics:
 Wall: .011” nom.
 Impedance: 50 ohms
 O.D.: .100” ± .005”
 Capacitance: 31.8 pF/ft
 Velocity of Propagation: 64%
Print:
 DC Loop Resistance: 110.99 ohms/1000 ft
 GENERAL CABLE® BRAND REX BRAND (WC) CS50060
COAXIAL RG-174/U TYPE PLUS DAY/MONTH/YEAR  Insulation Resistance: 25,000 megohms–1000ft
OF MANUFACTURE UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER  Maximum Operating Voltage: 1100 volts, RMS
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK  Dielectric Strength: 4500 volts, RMS

Feature: Industry Compliances:

 Meets cold bend test at -40°C  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with IEEE 323-1974 and
IEEE 383-1974
Cable Weight:  ICEA S-73-532
 8 lbs/1000 ft nom.
Other:
Catalog Number:  Quality Assurance program in accordance with NRC
 Brand-Rex CS50060 10CFR50 Appendix B
 General Cable 204330  ANSI 45.2
 ASME NQA-1
Options:  NIAC
 Armor – braid or interlocked armor  NUPIC

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 18712 or 18726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 375
December, 2010
Ultrol® 50 Ohm Coax, Class 1E Nuclear
RG-58C/U Equivalent, CS50116

Loss Characteristics - Attenuation vs. Frequency

100

Attenuation (dB/100 ft)

10
Product Construction:

Conductor:
 20 AWG (10/30) tinned copper
 O.D.: .036” nom. 1
1 10 100 1000
Insulation:
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene 0.1
 Wall: .041” nom. Frequency (MHz)
 O.D.: .119” nom.
Mechanical Data:
Shield:  Bend Radius:
 36 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage.  1.56” (Training)
 2.34” (Pulling)
Jacket:  Cable Area: .030 in2
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) – Black  Braid strength: 36 lbs
 Wall: .027” nom.
 O.D.: .195” ± .005”
Electrical Characteristics:
 Impedance: 50 ohms
Print:
 Capacitance: 31.8 pF/ft
 GENERAL CABLE® BRAND REX BRAND (WC) CS50116
COAXIAL RG-58C/U TYPE PLUS DAY/MONTH/YEAR  Velocity of Propagation: 64%
OF MANUFACTURE UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER  DC Loop Resistance: 15.74 ohms/1000 ft
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK  Insulation Resistance: 26,000 megohms–1000ft
 Maximum Operating Voltage: 1400 volts, RMS
Feature:  Dielectric Strength: 5000 volts, RMS
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C
Industry Compliances:
Cable Weight:  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with IEEE 323-1974 and
 27 lbs/1000 ft nom. IEEE 383-1974
 ICEA S-73-532
Catalog Number:
 Brand-Rex CS50116 Other:
 General Cable 204220  Quality Assurance program in accordance with NRC
10CFR50 Appendix B
Options:  ANSI 45.2
 Armor – braid or interlocked armor  ASME NQA-1
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,  NIAC
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene jacket  NUPIC

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 18712 or 18726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 400
December, 2010
Ultrol® 50 Ohm Coax, Class 1E Nuclear
RG-213/U Equivalent, CS50285

Loss Characteristics - Attenuation vs. Frequency

100

Attenuation (dB/100 ft)

10
Product Construction:

Conductor:
 12 AWG 7/.0284 tinned copper
 O.D.: .085” nom. 1
1 10 100 1000

Insulation:
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene
0.1
 Wall: .100” nom. Frequency (MHz)
 O.D.: .285” nom.
Mechanical Data:
Shield:  Bend Radius:
 33 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage  3.24” (Training)
 4.86” (Pulling)
Jacket:  Cable Area: .129 in2
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) – Black  Braid strength: 160 lbs
 Wall: .044” nom.
 O.D.: .405” ± .005” Electrical Characteristics:
 Impedance: 50 ohms
Print:
 Capacitance: 31.8 pF/ft
 GENERAL CABLE® BRAND REX BRAND (WC)
 Velocity of Propagation: 64%
CS50285 COAXIAL RG-213/U TYPE PLUS
DAY/MONTH/YEAR OF MANUFACTURE UNIQUE  DC Loop Resistance: 3.13 ohms/1000 ft
SERIAL NUMBER SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK  Insulation Resistance: 26,000 megohms–1000ft
 Maximum Operating Voltage: 3,700 volts, RMS
Feature:  Dielectric Strength: 10,000 volts, RMS
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C
Industry Compliances:
Cable Weight:  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with IEEE 323-1974 and
 113.5 lbs/1000 ft IEEE 383-1974
 ICEA S-73-532
Catalog Number:
 Brand-Rex: CS50285 Other:
 General Cable: 204310  Quality Assurance program in accordance with NRC 10CFR50
Appendix B
Options:  ANSI 45.2
 Armor – braid or interlocked armor  ASME NQA-1
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,  NIAC
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene jacket  NUPIC

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 18712 or 18726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 425
December, 2010
Ultrol® 75 Ohm Coax, Class 1E Nuclear
RG-59B/U Equivalent, CS75146

Loss Characteristics - Attenuation vs. Frequency

100

Attenuation (dB/100 ft)

10

Product Construction:

Conductor:
 24 AWG 16/36 tinned copper 1
 O.D.: .023” nom. 1 10 100 1000

Insulation:
 Flame Retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene 0.1
Frequency (MHz)
 Wall: .062” nom.
 O.D.: .148” nom.
Mechanical Data:
 Bend Radius:
Shield:
 34 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage  1.94” (Training)
 2.90” (Pulling)
Jacket:  Cable Area: .046 in2
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) – Black  Braid strength: 70 lbs
 Wall: .033” nom.
 O.D.: .242” ± .005” Electrical Characteristics:
 Impedance: 75 ohms
Print:  Capacitance: 21.2 pF/ft
 GENERAL CABLE® BRAND REX BRAND (WC) CS75146  Velocity of Propagation: 64%
COAXIAL RG-59B/U TYPE PLUS DAY/MONTH/YEAR  DC Loop Resistance: 31.04 ohms/1000 ft
OF MANUFACTURE UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER  Insulation Resistance: 40,000 megohms–1000ft
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK  Maximum Operating Voltage: 2,200 volts, RMS
 Dielectric Strength: 7,000 volts, RMS
Feature:
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C Industry Compliances:
 Class 1E Qualified in accordance with IEEE 323-1974 and
Cable weight: IEEE 383-1974
 38.2 lbs/1000 ft  ICEA S-73-532

Catalog Number: Other:

 Brand-Rex: CS75146  Quality Assurance program in accordance with NRC
 General Cable: 204200 10CFR50 Appendix B
 ANSI 45.2
Options:  ASME NQA-1
 Armor – braid or interlocked armor  NIAC
 Flame Retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,  NUPIC
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene jacket

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 18712 or 18726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 450
December, 2010
Ultrol® 75 Ohm Coax, Class 1E Nuclear
RG-11A/U Equivalent, CS75285

Loss Characteristics - Attenuation vs. Frequency

100

Attenuation (dB/100 ft)

10
Product Construction:

Conductor:
 19 AWG (7/27) tinned copper
 O.D.: .043” nom. 1
1 10 100 1000

Insulation:
 Flame Retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene
 Wall: .121” nom. 0.1
Frequency (MHz)
 O.D.: .285” nom.
Mechanical Data:
Shield:
 Bend Radius:
 33 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage
 3.24” (Training)
Jacket:  4.86” (Pulling)
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) – Black  Cable Area: .129 in2
 Wall: .045” nom.  Braid strength: 160 lbs
 O.D.: .405” ± .007”
Electrical Characteristics:
Print:  Impedance: 75 ohms
 GENERAL CABLE® BRAND REX BRAND (WC)  Capacitance: 21.2 pF/ft
CS75285 COAXIAL RG-11A/U TYPE PLUS  Velocity of Propagation: 64%
DAY/MONTH/YEAR OF MANUFACTURE UNIQUE  DC Loop Resistance: 7.35 ohms/1000 ft
SERIAL NUMBER SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK  Insulation Resistance: 40,000 megohms–1000ft
 Maximum Operating Voltage: 4,000 volts, RMS
Feature:  Dielectric Strength: 10,000 volts, RMS
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C
Industry Compliances:
Cable weight:  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE
 95.2 lbs/1000 ft 383-1974
 ICEA S-73-532
Catalog Number:
 Brand-Rex: CS75285 Other:
 General Cable: 204190  Quality Assurance program in accordance with NRC 10CFR50
Appendix B
Options:  ANSI 45.2
 Armor – braid or interlocked armor  ASME NQA-1
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,  NIAC
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene jacket  NUPIC

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 18712 or 18726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 475
December, 2010
Ultrol® 89 Ohm Twin Coax, Class 1E Nuclear
RG-22B/U Equivalent, TCD95285

Catalog Number:
 Brand-Rex: TCD95285
 General Cable: 203250

Options:
 Armor – braid or interlocked armor
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene jacket

Product Construction: Mechanical Data:

 Bend Radius:
Conductor:  3.36” (Training)
 18 AWG (16/30) tinned copper  5.04” (Pulling)
 O.D.: .046” nom.  Cable Area: .139 in2

Conductor Insulation: Electrical Characteristics:

 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant, thermoset  Impedance: 89 ohms
Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene  Capacitance: 17.8 pF/ft
 Wall: .022” nom.  Velocity of Propagation: 64%
 O.D.: .092” nom.  DC Loop Resistance: 13.3 ohms/1000 ft
 Insulation Resistance: 15,000 megohms–1000ft
Insulation:  Maximum Operating Voltage: 2,000 volts, RMS
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant, thermoset
 Dielectric Strength: 2,000 volts, RMS
Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene
 Wall: .050” nom. Industry Compliances:
 O.D.: .285” nom  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with IEEE 323-1974
and IEEE 383-1974
Inner Shield:  ICEA S-73-532
 34 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage
Other:
Inner Shield:  Quality Assurance program in accordance with NRC
 34 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage 10CFR50 Appendix B
 ANSI 45.2
Jacket:
 ASME NQA-1
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) – Black
 NIAC
 Wall: .040” nom.
 NUPIC
 O.D.: .420” ± .010”

Print:
 GENERAL CABLE® BRAND REX BRAND (WC) TCD95285
TWIN COAXIAL RG-22B/U TYPE PLUS
DAY/MONTH/YEAR OF MANUFACTURE UNIQUE SERIAL
NUMBER SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK

Feature:
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C

Cable weight:
 124.7 lbs/1000 ft

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 500
December, 2010
Ultrol® 95 Ohm Coax, Class 1E Nuclear
RG-62B/U Equivalent, CS95146

Loss Characteristics - Attenuation vs. Frequency

100

Attenuation (dB/100 ft)

Product Construction:

Conductor: 10
 28 AWG copper-covered steel
 O.D.: .0126” nom.

Insulation:
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene
 Wall: .064” nom. 1
 O.D.: .140” nom. 1 10
Frequency (MHz)
100 1000

Shield:
Mechanical Data:
 34 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage
 Bend Radius:
Jacket:  1.94” (Training)
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) –  2.90” (Pulling)
Black  Cable Area: .046 in2
 Wall: .037” nom.  Braid strength: 70 lbs
 O.D.: .242” ± .005”
Electrical Characteristics:
Print:  Impedance: 95 ohms
 GENERAL CABLE® BRAND REX BRAND (WC)  Capacitance: 16.7 pF/ft
CS95146 COAXIAL RG-62B/U TYPE PLUS  Velocity of Propagation: 64%
DAY/MONTH/YEAR OF MANUFACTURE UNIQUE  DC Loop Resistance: 169.6 ohms/1000 ft
SERIAL NUMBER SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK  Insulation Resistance: 52,000 megohms–1000ft
 Maximum Operating Voltage: 2,000 volts, RMS
Feature:  Dielectric Strength: 7,500 volts, RMS
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C
Industry Compliances:
Cable Weight:  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with IEEE 323-1974 and
 38.8 lbs/1000 ft IEEE 383-1974
 ICEA S-73-532
Catalog Number:
 Brand-Rex: CS95146 Other:
 General Cable: 204210  Quality Assurance program in accordance with NRC 10CFR50
Appendix B
Options:  ANSI 45.2
 Armor – braid or interlocked armor  ASME NQA-1
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,  NIAC
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene jacket  NUPIC

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 18712 or 18726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 525
December, 2010
Ultrol® 95 Ohm Coax, Class 1E Nuclear
RG-71B/U Equivalent, CD95146

Loss Characteristics - Attenuation vs. Frequency

100

Attenuation (dB/100 ft)

10
Product Construction:

Conductor:
 28 AWG copper-covered steel
 O.D.: .0126” nom.

Insulation: 1
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant, 1 10 Frequency (MHz) 100 1000
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene
 Wall: .064” nom. Mechanical Data:
 O.D.: .140” nom.  Bend Radius:
 2.0” (Training)
Inner Shield:  3.0” (Pulling)
 34 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage  Cable Area: .049 in2
 Braid strength: 140 lbs
Inner Shield:
 34 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage
Electrical Characteristics:
Jacket:  Impedance: 95 ohms
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) – Black  Capacitance: 16.7 pF/ft
 Wall: .026” nom.  Velocity of Propagation: 64%
 O.D.: .250” ± .005”  DC Loop Resistance: 168.2 ohms/1000 ft
 Insulation Resistance: 52,000 megohms–1000ft
Print:  Maximum Operating Voltage: 2,000 volts, RMS
 GENERAL CABLE® BRAND REX BRAND (WC)  Dielectric Strength: 7,500 volts, RMS
CD95146 COAXIAL RG-71B/U TYPE PLUS
DAY/MONTH/YEAR OF MANUFACTURE UNIQUE Industry Compliances:
SERIAL NUMBER SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with IEEE 323-1974 and
IEEE 383-1974
Feature:  ICEA S-73-532
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C
Other:
Cable Weight:  Quality Assurance program in accordance with NRC 10CFR50
 53.4 lbs/1000 ft Appendix B
 ANSI 45.2
Catalog Number:  ASME NQA-1
 Brand-Rex: CD95146  NIAC
 General Cable: 204300  NUPIC

Options:
 Armor – braid or interlocked armor
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene jacket

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 18712 or 18726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC 550
December, 2010
Ultrol® 75 Ohm Coax, Class 1E Nuclear
RG-11A/U Equivalent, TS75285

Loss Characteristics - Attenuation vs. Frequency

100

Attenuation (dB/100 ft)

10
Product Construction:

Conductor:
 19 AWG (7/27) tinned copper
 O.D.: .043” nom. 1
1 10 100 1000

Insulation:
 Flame Retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene
 Wall: .121” nom.—O.D.: .285” nom. 0.1
Frequency (MHz)

Inner Shield:
 33 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage Mechanical Data:
 Bend Radius:
Intershield Insulation:  3.72” (Training)
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,  5.58” (Pulling)
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene  Cable Area: .181 in2
 Wall: .025” nom.—O.D.: .365” nom.  Braid strength: 160 lbs

Outer Shield: Electrical Characteristics:

 33 AWG tinned copper braid, 95% min. coverage  Impedance: 75 ohms
 Capacitance: 21.2 pF/ft
Jacket:  Velocity of Propagation: 64%
 Heavy-duty Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSPE) – Black  DC Loop Resistance: 8.83 ohms/1000 ft
 Wall: .042” nom.—O.D.: .465” ± .010”  Insulation Resistance: 40,000 megohms–1000ft
 Maximum Operating Voltage: 4,000 volts, RMS
Print:
®  Dielectric Strength: 10,000 volts, RMS
 GENERAL CABLE BRAND REX BRAND (WC) TS75285
TRIAXIAL RG-11A/U TYPE PLUS DAY/MONTH/YEAR OF
MANUFACTURE UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER SEQUENTIAL Industry Compliances:
FOOTAGE MARK  Class 1E Qualified in accordance with IEEE 323-1974 and
IEEE 383-1974
Feature:  ICEA S-73-532
 Meets cold bend test at -40°C
Other:
Cable weight:  Quality Assurance program in accordance with NRC 10CFR50
 164.5 lbs/1000 ft Appendix B
 ANSI 45.2
Catalog Number:  ASME NQA-1
 Brand-Rex: TS75285  NIAC
 General Cable: 204250  NUPIC

Options:
 Armor – braid or interlocked armor
 Flame retardant, heat, moisture and radiation resistant,
thermoset Ultrol® Cross-linked Polyethylene jacket

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 18712 or 18726
www.generalcable.com
 Nuclear Cables Catalog
Table of Contents
3. Industry Approvals and Certifications
 ULTROL®… Still Ahead of Its Time After 35 Years
Class 1E Nuclear Rated Cables

Approvals and Certifications

General Cable’s Ultrol® products have demonstrated their ability to deliver 40 years of reliable service
by passing the stringent Loss of Coolant Accident (LOCA) and Steam Line Break (SLB) tests as well as
postulated Design Basis Event (DBE) testing. All of General Cable’s nuclear-rated 1E products meet
IEEE 323-1974 and IEEE 383-1974 requirements.

Compliance Standards

• ANSI
• ICEA
• IEEE

Franklin Qualification Reports

• F-C5120-1 – 300 V & 600 V Constructions

• F-C5120-2 – Coaxial / Triaxial Constructions
• F-C5120-3 – All Constructions, 150 Day Total Testing Period
• F-C5120-4 – 300 V Constructions

Every Ultrol cable is manufactured in conformance with the documented General Cable Quality Assurance
program for Nuclear Facilities and Quality Control procedures, all under our ISO 9001:2008, ASME NQA-
1:1994 and ASME NQA-1:2008 (and 2009 Supplemental) commitment-to-quality organization. General
Cable’s facility has maintained its nuclear status through regular audits by industry committees such as the
Nuclear Procurement Issues Committee and several other quality assurance organizations.

Quality Assurance

• International Standards Organization – ISO 9001:2008

• American National Standards Institute – ANSI N45.2
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers – ASME NQA-1:1994
and ASME NQA-1:2008 (and 2009 Supplemental) Nuclear
Regulatory Commission – NRC 10 CFR 50 Appendix B
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission – NRC 10 CFR 50 Appendix B
• Nuclear Procurement Issues Committee (NUPIC)
• Nuclear Industry Assessment Committee (NIAC)

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 ULTROL® Class 1E Nuclear Rated Cables

Nuclear Procurement Issues Committee (NUPIC)

Since March of 1993, the Willimantic, CT facility has maintained compliance with
the standards set by the Nuclear Procurement Issues Committee (NUPIC).
Every thirty months a team of five (Utility lead auditors and technical specialist)
evaluate our Quality System and manufacturing operation’s ability to successfully
supply Class 1E instrumentation, power and control wire and cable for the
nuclear industry. The audit scope includes ASME NQA-1:2008 and 2009
supplemental, 10 CFR 50 Appendix “B”, 10 CFR 21. Last audit: June, 2010.

Nuclear Industry Assessment Committee (NIAC)

General Cable, Willimantic, maintains compliance with the standards set by the
Nuclear Industry Assessment Committee (NIAC). NIAC conducts an
assessment every three years. Their assessment has verified our compliance
with our own Quality Policy and procedures as well as compliance with 10 CFR
50 Appendix “B”, 10 CFR 21, ASME NQA-1 and ANSI N45.2. Last audit: June,
2009.

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
Nuclear Catalog Approvals and Certifications

Class 1E Nuclear Grade Cables and Qualification Report Identification

Cable Type Qualification Report No. Construction

1/C #16 FR-XLPE
1/C #12 FR-XLPE
Power & Control Franklin Report C5120-1 1/C #02 FR-XLPE
(08/19/80) 2/C #16 FR-XLPE/Hypalon®
7/C #12 FR-XLPE/Hypalon®
1/C #16 FR-XLPE
Franklin Report with Supplement 1/C #12 FR-XLPE
Power & Control (01/08/81) 1/C #02 FR-XLPE
2/C #16 FR-XLPE/Hypalon®
7/C #12 FR-XLPE/Hypalon®

Coaxial and Triaxial Franklin Report C5120-2 CS75285 (RG-11A/U) FR-XLPE/Hypalon®

(09/02/80) CS75146 (RG-59B/U) FR-XLPE/Hypalon®

Power & Control 1/C #16 FR-XLPE

Franklin Report C5120-3 1/C #12 FR-XLPE
Instrumentation (11/18/81) 1/C #02 FR-XLPE
CS75146 (RG-59B/U) FR-XLPE/Hypalon®
Coaxial and Triaxial

Instrumentation Franklin Report C5120-4 1PR/#16 FR-XLPE/Hypalon®

(01/11/82)

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext. 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 Nuclear Cables Catalog
Table of Contents
4. Technical Information

 SPEC A101 — Common Color Sequence

 SPEC A125 — Temperature Conversion Table
 SPEC A150 — Metric Conversion
 SPEC B025 — Class B Conductors for General Wiring
 SPEC B030 — Class C Conductors for General Wiring
 SPEC B035 — Class H Conductors for General Wiring
 SPEC B040 — Class I Conductors for General Wiring
 SPEC B045 — Class K Conductors for General Wiring
 SPEC D005 — Recommended Reel Handling Practices
 SPEC D026 — Recommended Cable Handling Practices
 SPEC D050 — Recommended Cable Storage Practices
 SPEC E005 — Pre-Installation Instructions
 SPEC E025 — Installation ― Overview and Checklist
 SPEC E050 — Installation ― Feed-In Setups
 SPEC E075 — Installation ― Conductor Maximum Pulling Tensions
 SPEC E125 — Installation ― Maximum Sidewall Pressure & Approval List of Cable Pulling Lubricants
 SPEC A101
January, 2011

Common Color Sequence

Method 1 - Method 3 -
Table E1 Color Sequence Table E1 Color Sequence
CONDUCTOR BACKGROUND FIRST SECOND CONDUCTOR BACKGROUND FIRST SECOND CONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR PRINTING
NUMBER OR BASE TRACER TRACER NUMBER OR BASE TRACER TRACER NUMBER
COLOR COLOR COLOR COLOR COLOR COLOR
1 Black - - 20 Red Green - 1 “1-Black”
2 White - - 21 Orange Green - 2 “2-White”
3 Red - - 22 Black White Red 3 “3-Red”
4 Green - - 23 White Black Red 4 “4-Green”
5 Orange - - 24 Red Black White
6 Blue - - 25 Green Black White
7 White Black - 26 Orange Black White Method 3 -
8 Red Black - 27 Blue Black White Table E2 Color Sequence
9 Green Black - 28 Black Red Green
CONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR PRINTING
10 Orange Black - 29 White Red Green NUMBER
11 Blue Black - 30 Red Black Green
12 Black White - 31 Green Black Orange 1 “1-Black”
13 Red White - 32 Orange Black Green 2 “2-Red”
14 Green White - 33 Blue White Orange 3 “3-Blue”
15 Blue White - 34 Black White Orange 4 “4-Orange”
16 Black Red - 35 White Red Orange
17 White Red - 36 Orange White Blue
18 Orange Red - 37 White Red Blue Method 4 -
19 Blue Red - All Conductors Black
Pair cables are Black, White and numbered. Triad cables are Black, White, Red and numbered. CONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR PRINTING
NUMBER
Method 1 -
Table E2 Color Sequence 1 “1-One”
2 “2-Two”
CONDUCTOR BACKGROUND TRACER CONDUCTOR BACKGROUND TRACER
NUMBER OR BASE COLOR NUMBER OR BASE COLOR 3 “3-Three”
COLOR COLOR 4 “4-Four”
1 Black - 19 Orange Blue 5 “5-Five”
2 Red - 20 Yellow Blue
3 Blue - 21 Brown Blue
4 Orange - 22 Black Orange
5 Yellow - 23 Red Orange
6 Brown - 24 Blue Orange
7 Red Black 25 Yellow Orange
8 Blue Black 26 Brown Orange
9 Orange Black 27 Black Yellow
10 Yellow Black 28 Red Yellow
11 Brown Black 29 Blue Yellow
12 Black Red 30 Orange Yellow
13 Blue Red 31 Brown Yellow
14 Orange Red 32 Black Brown
15 Yellow Red 33 Red Brown
16 Brown Red 34 Blue Brown
17 Black Blue 35 Orange Brown
18 Red Blue 36 Yellow Brown
Pair cables are Black, Red and numbered. Triad cables are Black, Red, Blue and numbered. Colors
repeat after 36 conductors. There are no Green or White conductors or stripes.

Phone: 800-237-6419
ext. 18712 or 18726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC A125
January, 2011

Temperature Conversion Table

Read known temperature in bold face type. Corresponding temperature in degrees Fahrenheit will be found in column to the right.
Corresponding temperature in degrees Centigrade will be found in column to the left.
-5 to -100 0 TO 100 100 TO 500
°C °F °C °F °C °F °C °F
-73.3 -100 -148 -17.8 0 32.0 10.0 50 122.0 38 100 212
-70.5 - 95 -139 -17.2 1 33.8 10.6 51 123.8 43 110 230
-67.8 - 90 -130 -16.7 2 35.6 11.1 52 125.6 49 120 248
-65.0 - 85 -121 -16.1 3 37.4 11.7 53 127.4 54 130 266
-62.2 - 80 -112 -15.6 4 39.2 12.2 54 129.2 60 140 284
-59.5 - 75 -103 -15.0 5 41.0 12.8 55 131.0 66 150 302
-56.7 - 70 - 94 -14.4 6 42.8 13.3 56 132.8 71 160 320
-53.9 - 65 - 85 -13.9 7 44.6 13.9 57 134.6 77 170 338
-51.1 - 60 - 76 -13.3 8 46.4 14.4 58 136.4 82 180 356
-48.3 - 55 - 67 -12.8 9 48.2 15.0 59 138.2 88 190 374
-45.6 - 50 - 58 -12.2 10 50.0 15.6 60 140.0 93 200 392
-42.8 - 45 - 49 -11.7 11 51.8 16.1 61 141.8 99 210 410
-40.0 - 40 - 40 -11.1 12 53.6 16.7 62 143.6 100 212 413
-37.2 - 35 - 31 -10.6 13 55.4 17.2 63 145.4 104 220 428
-34.4 - 30 - 22 -10.0 14 57.2 17.8 64 147.2 110 230 446
-31.6 - 25 - 13 -9.44 15 59.0 18.3 65 149.0 116 240 464
-28.9 - 20 - 4 -8.89 16 60.8 18.9 66 150.8 121 250 482
-26.1 - 15 5 -8.33 17 62.6 19.4 67 152.6 127 260 500
-23.3 - 10 14 -7.78 18 64.4 20.0 68 154.4 132 270 518
-20.5 - 5 23 -7.22 19 66.2 20.6 69 156.2 138 280 536
-6.67 20 68.0 21.1 70 158.0 143 290 554
-6.11 21 69.8 21.7 71 159.8 149 300 572
-5.56 22 71.6 22.2 72 161.6 154 310 590
-5.00 23 73.4 22.8 73 163.4 160 320 608
-4.44 24 75.2 23.3 74 165.2 166 330 626
-3.89 25 77.0 23.9 75 167.0 171 340 644
-3.33 26 78.8 24.4 76 168.8 177 350 662
-2.78 27 80.6 25.0 77 170.6 182 360 680
-2.22 28 82.4 25.6 78 172.4 188 370 698
-1.67 29 84.2 26.1 79 174.2 193 380 716
-1.11 30 86.0 26.7 80 176.0 199 390 734
-0.56 31 87.8 27.2 81 177.8 204 400 752
0 32 89.6 27.8 82 179.6 210 410 770
0.56 33 91.4 28.3 83 181.4 216 420 788
1.11 34 93.2 28.9 84 183.2 221 430 806
1.67 35 95.0 29.4 85 185.0 227 440 824
2.22 36 96.8 30.0 86 186.8 232 450 842
2.78 37 98.6 30.6 87 188.6 238 460 860
3.33 38 100.4 31.1 88 190.4 243 470 878
3.89 39 102.2 31.7 89 192.2 249 480 896
4.44 40 104.0 32.2 90 194.0 254 490 914
5.00 41 105.8 32.8 91 195.8 260 500 932
5.56 42 107.6 33.3 92 197.6
6.11 43 109.4 33.9 93 199.4
6.67 44 111.2 34.4 94 201.2
7.22 45 113.0 35.0 95 203.0
7.78 46 114.8 35.6 96 204.8
8.33 47 116.6 36.1 97 206.6
8.89 48 118.4 36.7 98 208.4
9.44 49 120.2 37.2 99 210.2
37.8 100 212.0
Interpolation Factors
°C °F °C °F °C °F
0.56 1 1.8 2.22 4 7.2 3.89 7 12.6
1.11 2 3.6 2.78 5 9.0 4.44 8 14.4
1.67 3 5.4 3.33 6 10.8 5.00 9 16.2

Phone: (800) 237-6419

Ext: 8712 or 8726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC A150
January, 2010

Metric Conversion Factors

To Convert From To Multiply By

Inches Millimeters 25.4
Millimeters Inches 0.03937

Inches Centimeters 2.54

Centimeters Inches 0.3937
Length
Feet Meters 0.3048
Meters Feet 3.2808

kilofeet (1000 ft) kilometers 0.3048

kilometers kilofeet (1000 ft) 3.2808
Square Inches Square Millimeters 645.16
Square Millimeters Square Inches 0.00155

Square Inches Square Centimeters 6.4516

Square Centimeters Square Inches 0.155

Area Square Inches Circular Mils 1,273,240

Circular Mils Square Inches 7.854 x 10-7

Circular Mils Square Millimeters 5.066 x 104

Square Millimeters Circular Mils 1973.51

Square Feet Square Meters 0.0929

Square Meters Square Feet 10.764
Pounds Kilograms 0.4536
Kilograms Pounds 2.2046
Weight
Pound/Kilofeet Kilograms/Kilometer 1.4882
Kilograms/Kilometer Pounds/Kilofeet 0.6720
Ohms/Kilofeet Ohms/Kilometer 3.2808
Ohms/Kilometer Ohms/Kilofeet 0.3048

Microfarads/Kilofeet Microfarads/Kilometer 3.2808

Electrical Microfarads/Kilometer Microfarads/Kilofeet 0.3048

Insulation Resistance:
Megohms—Kilofeet Megohms—Kilometer 0.3048
Megohms—Kilometer Megohms—Kilofeet 3.2808
Pounds/Square Inch Kilo Pascal* 6.895
Mechanical Kilo Pascal* Pounds/Square Inch 0.1432
Pounds (force) Newtons 4.448

* 1 Pascal = 1 newton/m2

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC B025
February, 2011

Class B Conductors for General Wiring

Copper Conductor
ASTM CLASS B
CONCENTRIC COMPRESSED COMPACT
COND. SIZE STRANDING NOMINAL AREA NOMINAL WEIGHT NOMINAL O.D. NOMINAL O.D. NOMINAL O.D.
AWG/kcmil INCHES CIRCULAR MILS mm² LBS/1000 FT¹ kg/km INCHES mm INCHES mm INCHES mm

22 7/.0096 640 0.32 1.99 2.96 0.029 0.74 — — — —

20 7/.0121 1,020 0.52 3.15 4.69 0.036 0.91 — — — —
18 7/.0152 1,620 0.82 5.10 7.59 0.046 1.17 — — — —
16 7/.0192 2,580 1.31 7.74 11.52 0.058 1.47 — — — —
14 7/.0242 4,110 2.08 12.70 18.90 0.073 1.84 0.071 1.80 — —
12 7/.0305 6,530 3.31 20.20 30.10 0.092 2.32 0.089 2.26 — —
10 7/.0385 10,380 5.26 32.10 47.80 0.116 2.95 0.113 2.87 — —
8 7/.0486 16,510 8.36 51 75.90 0.146 3.71 0.142 3.60 0.134 3.40
6 7/.0612 26,240 13.30 81.10 120.70 0.184 4.67 0.178 4.53 0.169 4.29
4 7/.0772 41,740 21.20 129 192 0.232 5.89 0.225 5.72 0.213 5.41
2 7/.0974 66,360 33.60 205 305.10 0.292 7.42 0.283 7.19 0.268 6.81
1 19/.0664 83,690 42.40 258 383.90 0.332 8.43 0.322 8.18 0.299 7.59
1/0 19/.0745 105,600 53.50 326 485.10 0.373 9.47 0.362 9.19 0.336 8.53
2/0 19/.0837 133,100 67.40 411 611.60 0.419 10.64 0.406 10.32 0.376 9.55
3/0 19/.0940 167,800 85 518 770.90 0.470 11.94 0.456 11.58 0.423 10.74
4/0 19/.1055 211,600 107 653 971.80 0.528 13.41 0.512 13.01 0.475 12.07
250 37/.0822 250,000 127 772 1148.90 0.575 14.61 0.558 14.17 0.520 13.21
300 37/.0900 300,000 152 926 1378 0.630 16.00 0.611 15.52 0.570 14.48
350 37/.0973 350,000 177 1,081 1609 0.681 17.30 0.661 16.78 0.616 15.65
400 37/.1040 400,000 203 1,235 1838 0.728 18.49 0.706 17.94 0.659 16.74
500 37/.1162 500,000 253 1,544 2298 0.813 20.65 0.789 20.03 0.736 18.69
600 61/.0992 600,000 304 1,883 2802 0.893 22.68 0.866 22.00 0.813 20.65
750 61/.1109 750,000 380 2,316 3447 0.998 25.35 0.968 24.59 0.908 23.06
1000 61/.1280 1,000,000 507 3,088 4595 1.152 29.26 1.117 28.38 1.060 26.92
Dimensions and weights are nominal; subject to industry tolerances.
¹ Nominal conductor weights are applicable for Concentric Class B and Compressed Stranding per ASTM B8.

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC B030
February, 2011

Class C Conductors for General Wiring

Copper Conductor

ASTM CLASS C

SIZE STRANDING NOMINAL AREA NOMINAL DIAMETER NOMINAL WEIGHT

CIRCULAR
AWG/kcmil INCHES MILS mm2 INCHES mm LBS/KFT kg/km

22 19/.0063 640 0.32 0.031 0.79 2.34 3.48

20 19/.0080 1,020 0.52 0.038 0.97 3.71 5.52
18 19/.0092 1,620 0.82 0.044 1.12 5.00 7.40
16 19/.0117 2,580 1.31 0.056 1.42 7.97 11.86
14 19/.0147 4,110 2.08 0.070 1.80 12.70 18.90
12 19/.0185 6,530 3.31 0.089 2.24 20.20 30.10
10 19/.0234 10,380 5.26 0.112 2.85 32.05 47.80
9 19/.0262 13,090 6.63 0.126 3.20 40.40 60.10
8 19/.0295 16,510 8.37 0.143 3.63 51.00 74.40
7 19/.0331 20,820 10.50 0.162 4.11 64.30 95.70
6 19/.0372 26,240 13.30 0.184 4.67 81.00 121
5 19/.0417 33,090 16.80 0.203 5.16 102 152
4 19/.0469 41,740 21.20 0.235 5.97 129 192
3 19/.0526 52,620 26.70 0.263 6.68 163 243
2 19/.0591 66,360 33.60 0.296 7.52 205 305
1 37/.0476 83,690 42.40 0.323 8.20 258 384
1/0 37/.0534 105,600 53.50 0.362 9.20 326 485
2/0 37/.0600 133,100 67.40 0.407 10.33 411 612
3/0 37/.0673 167,800 85 0.457 11.60 518 771
4/0 37/.0756 211,600 107 0.513 13.03 653 972
250 31/.0640 250,000 127 0.558 14.17 774 1150
262.6 — — — — — — —
300 61/.0701 300,000 152 0.612 15.54 927 1380
313.1 — — — — — — —
350 61/.0757 350,000 177 0.661 16.79 1082 1610
373.7 — — — — — — —
400 61/.0810 400,000 203 0.711 18.10 1235 1838
444.4 — — — — — — —
500 61/.0905 500,000 253 0.791 20.10 1545 2299
535.3 — — — — — — —
592 — — — — — — —
600 91/.0812 600,000 304 0.893 22.70 1853 2757
646.4 — — — — — — —
750 91/.0908 750,000 380 0.999 25.40 2316 3446
777.7 — — — — — — —
1000 91/.1048 1,000,000 507 1.153 29.30 3088 4595
1111 — — — — — — —
Dimensions and weights are nominal; subject to industry tolerances.

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC B035
February, 2011

Class H Conductors for General Wiring

Copper Conductor

ASTM CLASS H

SIZE STRANDING NOMINAL AREA NOMINAL DIAMETER NOMINAL WEIGHT

CIRCULAR
AWG/kcmil INCHES MILS mm2 INCHES mm LBS/KFT kg/km

9 — — — — — — —
8 133/.0111 16,510 8.37 0.164 4.17 52 77
7 133/.0126 20,820 10.50 0.190 4.83 67 100
6 133/.0140 26,240 13.30 0.204 5.18 82 122
5 133/.0158 33,090 16.80 0.231 5.87 105 156
4 133/.0177 41,740 21.20 0.260 6.60 132 196
3 133/.0199 52,620 26.70 0.292 7.42 167 248
2 133/.0223 66,360 33.60 0.327 8.31 208 310
1 259/.0180 83,690 42.40 0.363 9.22 266 396
1/0 259/.0202 105,600 53.50 0.407 10.30 334 497
2/0 259/.0227 133,100 67.40 0.458 11.60 422 628
3/0 259/.0255 167,800 85 0.515 13.10 533 793
4/0 259/.0286 211,600 107 0.579 14.70 670 997
250 427/.0242 250,000 127 0.627 15.90 795 1183
262.6 — — — — — — —
300 427/.0265 300,000 152 0.702 17.80 953 1418
313.1 — — — — — — —
350 427/.0286 350,000 177 0.740 18.80 1110 1652
373.7 — — — — — — —
400 427/.0306 400,000 203 0.809 20.50 1270 1890
444.4 — — — — — — —
500 427/.0342 500,000 253 0.900 22.90 1590 2366
535.3 — — — — — — —
592 — — — — — — —
600 703/.0292 600,000 304 1.022 26.00 1920 2857
646.4 — — — — — — —
750 703/.0327 750,000 380 1.122 28.50 2410 3586
777.7 — — — — — — —
1000 703/.0377 1,000,000 507 1.294 32.90 3205 4769
1111 — — — — — — —
Dimensions and weights are nominal; subject to industry tolerances.

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC B040
February, 2011

Class I Conductors for General Wiring

Copper Conductor

ASTM CLASS I

SIZE STRANDING NOMINAL AREA NOMINAL DIAMETER NOMINAL WEIGHT

CIRCULAR
AWG/kcmil INCHES MILS mm2 INCHES mm LBS/KFT kg/km

10 27/.0201 10,910 5.53 0.117 2.97 33.70 50

9 — — — — — — —
8 37/.0201 14,950 7.57 0.135 3.43 46 68
7 — — — — — — —
6 61/.0201 24,640 12.50 0.174 4.42 77 114
5 91/.0201 36,760 19 0.242 6.15 116 173
4 105/.0201 42,420 21 0.262 6.60 137 204
3 126/.0201 50,500 25 0.285 7.24 167 249
2 147/.0201 60,600 31 0.307 7.80 190 283
1 224/.0201 90,900 46 0.380 9.65 287 427
1/0 273/.0201 111,100 56 0.410 10.41 351 522
2/0 323/.0201 131,300 66 0.470 11.90 407 606
3/0 456/.0201 184,200 92 0.549 13.94 594 884
4/0 551/.0201 222,600 112 0.593 14.70 696 1035
250 — — — — — — —
262.6 646/.0201 261,000 133 0.630 16 820 1220
300 — — — — — — —
313.1 777/.0201 313,900 159 0.685 17.40 987 1469
350 — — — — — — —
373.7 925/.0201 373,700 189 0.750 19 1176 1750
400 — — — — — — —
444.4 1110/.0201 448,400 225 0.820 20.80 1413 2103
500 — — — — — — —
535.3 1332/.0201 538,100 271 0.895 22.70 1697 2525
592 1480/.0201 597,900 303 0.972 24.70 1858 2765
600 — — — — — — —
646.4 1591/.0201 642,800 327 0.980 24.90 2020 3006
750 — — — — — — —
777.7 1924/.0201 777,700 394 1.075 27.30 2435 3624
1000 — — — — — — —
1111 2745/.0201 1,111,000 563 1.328 33.70 3400 5059
Dimensions and weights are nominal; subject to industry tolerances.

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC B045
February, 2011

Class K Conductors for General Wiring

Copper Conductor

ASTM CLASS K

SIZE STRANDING NOMINAL AREA NOMINAL DIAMETER NOMINAL WEIGHT

CIRCULAR
AWG/kcmil INCHES MILS mm2 INCHES mm LBS/KFT kg/km

22 — — — — — — —
20 10/.010 1,020 0.52 0.036 0.91 3.2 4.8
18 16/.010 1,620 0.82 0.046 1.20 5 7.4
16 26/.010 2,580 1.31 0.057 1.40 7.97 12
14 41/.010 4,110 2.08 0.071 1.80 12.8 19
12 65/.010 6,530 3.31 0.088 2.20 20.3 30.2
10 105/.010 10,380 5.26 0.112 2.80 33.3 49.6
9 133/.010 13,090 6.63 0.150 3.80 42.4 63.1
8 168/.010 16,510 8.37 0.164 4 53.2 80.8
7 210/.010 20,820 10.50 0.175 4.40 66.8 99.4
6 266/.010 26,240 13.30 0.198 5.00 84.2 125
5 336/.010 33,090 16.80 0.261 6.60 106 158
4 420/.010 41,740 21.20 0.249 6.30 132 196
3 532/.010 52,620 26.70 0.298 7.60 169 251
2 665/.010 66,360 33.60 0.317 8.10 211 314
1 836/.010 83,690 42.40 0.356 9 266 396
1/0 1064/.010 105,600 53.50 0.401 10 338 503
2/0 1323/.010 133,100 67.40 0.501 13 425 632
3/0 1666/.010 167,800 85 0.562 14 535 796
4/0 2107/.010 211,600 107 0.627 15.93 676 1006
250 2499/.010 250,000 127 0.688 17 802 1193
262.6 2220/.010 222,000 112 0.680 17 824 1226
300 2989/.010 300,000 152 0.753 19 960 1428
313.1 3136/.010 313,600 159 0.750 19 969 1442
350 3458/.010 350,000 177 0.818 21 1120 1667
373.7 3737/.010 373,700 189 0.790 20 1210 1800
400 3990/.010 400,000 203 0.878 22 1290 1920
444.4 — — — — — — —
500 5054/.010 500,000 253 0.990 25 1635 2433
535.3 5320/.010 532,000 270 0.950 24 1641 2442
592 — — — — — — —
600 5985/.010 600,000 340 1.125 29 1950 2902
646.4 6466/.010 646,600 328 1.040 26 1987 2957
750 7448/.010 750,000 380 1.276 32 2427 3611
777.7 — — — — — — —
1000 9975/.010 1,000,000 507 1.498 38 3250 4769
1111 — — — — — — —
Dimensions and weights are nominal; subject to industry tolerances.

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC D005
January, 2010

Recommended Reel Handling Practices

How to Handle Cable Reels

YES NO
Cradle both reel flanges between forks. Do not lift by top flange. Cable or reel
will be damaged.

Reels can be hoisted with a shaft Use a spreader bar to prevent bending
extended through both flanges. the reel flanges and mashing the cable.

Place spacers under the bottom flange Upended heavy reels will often arrive
and between reels to create a space to damaged. Refuse or receive subject to
insert the forks. inspection for hidden damage.

Lower reels from truck using hydraulic Never allow forks to touch cable surface
gate, hoist or fork lift. LOWER CAREFULLY. or reel wrap.

Always load with flanges on edge and Never drop reels.

chock and block securely.

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC D026
January, 2011

Recommended Cable Handling Practices

Unloading and Moving of Reels:

Cable reels are never shipped upended (flat side down). Cable reels that arrive in this manner should be rejected
or received only after a thorough inspection for damage.
See “Recommended Reel Handling Practices” on the following pages.
Upon receipt, a cable’s protective covering and/or lagging should be inspected for evidence of damage during
shipment. If evidence of damage is found, a report should immediately be made to the carrier.
Under no circumstances should reels be dropped from the delivering vehicle to the ground.
Unloading and reel handling should be accomplished so that the equipment used does not contact the cable
surface, and in the case of protective wrap, that the equipment does not contact the protective wrap.
If unloading and reel handling is accomplished by crane, either a cradle supporting the reel flanges or a shaft
through the arbor hole should be used. If a fork lift is utilized, the forks must lift the reel at 90˚ to the flanges
and the forks must be long enough to make complete lifting contact with both flanges. Under no circumstances
should the forks come into contact with the cable surface or the protective wraps.
When a reel of cable is rolled from one point to another, care must be taken to see that there are no objects on
the surface area which could contact or damage the cable surface or protective wrap.
If an inclined ramp is used for unloading, the ramp must be wide enough to contact both flanges completely.
The stopping of the reels at the bottom shall be accomplished by using the reel flanges and not the surface of
the cable.

Phone: 800-237-6419
ext. 18712 or 18726
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC D050
January, 2010

Recommended Cable Storage Practices

Storage and Storage Maintenance:

Finished cables have no established shelf-life. Moisture and atmospheric conditions can cause exposed conduc-
tors to oxidize and discolor. Uncovered/unsheltered cable will degrade due to exposure to direct sunlight and/or
the elements. If the cables are protected, there should be no degradation of the insulation.
In general, any cable for use indoors should be stored indoors. Any cable suitable for installation outdoors is suit-
able for storage outdoors. Cables stored outdoors should have the ends sealed to prevent moisture ingress into
the cable.
Cables should be stored in a sheltered area. While on the reel, cable should be covered with Masonite or a dark
film wrap (to block the sun’s rays and shield from the elements).
Cables with a cold temperature marking i.e. –10˚C, –25˚C, or –40˚C may be stored outdoors. Cables without a
cold temperature marking must be stored indoors.
Cable reels must remain in the upright position. Cable reels must not be stored on their sides. Reels must not be
stacked.
Cable reels should be stored with the protective covering or lagging in place. If a length of cable has been cut
from the reel, the cable end should be immediately resealed to prevent the entrance of moisture. If a part length
is returned to storage, the reel’s protective covering should be restored.
Wooden reels should be stored off the ground to prevent rotting. Reels should be stored on a flat, hard surface
so that flanges do not sink into the earth. The weight of the reel and cable must be carried at all times by the reel
flanges.
Cable reels and lagging must not be stored for an extended time period sitting in direct contact with water or
dampness. Timbers or metal supports must be placed under the reel flanges to provide elevated storage of the
reels away from the direct contact with water or damp soil.
Reels should be stored in an area where construction equipment, falling or flying objects or other materials will
not contact the cable.
Cable should be stored in an area where chemicals or petroleum products will not be spilled or sprayed on the
cable.
Cable should be stored in an area away from open fires or sources of high heat.
If the reels are relocated, they should be handled as suggested in the “Recommended Reel Handling Practices”
section, and inspection made on each reel during the relocation.
If the cables are stored in a secure area and not exposed to the effects of the weather, an annual inspection
should be satisfactory.
Where the reels are exposed to the weather, a bimonthly inspection should be performed to observe any sign of
deterioration.
If the reels are exposed in a non-secure area, policing of the area at frequent intervals may be required depend-
ing on circumstances.
Records of delivery date, manufacturer, installation date, any extenuating circumstances, along with all test
reports should be kept on file.

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC E005
January, 2010

Pre-Installation Instructions

Pre-Installation
Overview Cable Inspection Cabling Handling
To ensure safety during cable installation Inspect every cable reel for damage Remove all nails and staples from
and reliability once the cable is installed, before accepting the shipment. Be the reel flanges before moving a reel,
you should confirm the following prior to particularly alert for cable damage if: and avoid all objects that could crush,
installation: gouge or impact the cable when
• A reel is laying flat on its side moving. NEVER use the cable as a
• T
 he cable selected is proper for your • Several reels are stacked means to move a reel.
application
• Other freight is stacked on a reel When unreeling, observe recommended
• T
 he cable has not been damaged in bending radii, use swivels to prevent
transit or storage • N
 ails have been driven into reel flang- twisting and avoid overruns.
es to secure shipping blocks
Review all applicable state and national
codes to verify that the cable chosen is • A reel flange is damaged
appropriate for the job. Also, consult your • A
 cable covering is removed, stained
local building authority. or damaged
Next, you must identify any existing • A
 cable end seal is removed or
cable damage and prevent any further damaged
damage from occurring. This is done
• A
 reel has been dropped
through proper cable inspection,
(hidden damage likely)
handling and storage.

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC E025
January, 2011

Installation­—Overview and Checklist

Installation
Overview Installation Temperature Equipment
Most cables are subjected to more Low temperatures are a cause for The proper use of appropriate equipment
mechanical stress during installation than concern when installing cable. Cable is crucial to a successful cable installation.
they ever experience in actual operation. should not be installed when temperatures The equipment needed for most installa-
Needless to say, handling and pulling your are less than the cold bend temperature tions is detailed in the following checklist:
cable according to manufacturer’s recom- rating of the cable product plus 15°C (i.e.,
mendations is extremely important. minimum installation temperature = cold 0-1/5/10 kip dynamometer
bend temperature rating + 15°C). The cold basket grip pullers
There are six main considerations in any bend temperature rating is indicated on the cable cutter
cable installation: catalog Spec sheet. cable end seals
• Ambient temperature Prior to performing a low temperature cable pulling lubricant
(less than 10°F or -12˚C) cable installation, cable tray bend sheaves
• Equipment cable should be stored for a minimum of cable tray rollers
24 hours at a temperature of 55°F (13˚C) capstan-type puller
• Conduit fill
or higher.
diameter tape
• Mechanical fit in raceway Cable should be pulled more slowly and duct cleaning mandrels
• Physical limitations trained in place the same day it is removed electric safety blankets and clamps
from storage. Do not impact, drop, kink or extension cords and GFCI protection
• Knowledgeable installers bend cable sharply in low temperatures.
fish tape or string blower/vacuum
For more information, reference floodlights
IEEE 1185 Recommended Practices for gang rollers: with at least 4 ft.
Cable Installations in Generating Stations effective radius
and Industrial Facilities. gloves
guide-in flexible tubing (elephant trunks)
hand winches (come-a-long)
HI-POT tester
lint-free rags
make-up air blower & hose
manhole edge sheave
measuring tape
personal protection equipment (PPE)
plywood sheets
portable electric generator
pre-lubing devices
pulling rope
pump, diaphragm
radios or telephones
reel arbor
reel brakes
reel jacks
 several wire rope slings of various
lengths
shackles/clevis
short ropes for temp tie-offs
swivels
warning flags, signs

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC E050
January, 2010

Installation—Feed-In Setups

Cable Feed-In Setups

The following diagrams illustrate various cable feed-in setups:

Apply lube here

Guide-in tube

Reels on truck

Setup for duct close to floor

Setup for overhead, into tray

The feed-in setup should unreel the

cable with a natural curvature
(Figure 1) as opposed to a reverse
“S” curvature (Figure 2). PROPER IMPROPER

Figure 1 Figure 2

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC E050
January, 2010

Installation—Feed-In Setups

Cable Feed-In Setups (continued)

Single Sheave
Single sheaves should only be
used for GUIDING cables. Arrange
multiple blocks to maintain bending
radii whenever cable changes
direction or elevation.

For pulling around bends,

Sheave Assembly
use conveyor sheave
assemblies of the
appropriate radius series.

The pulleys must be positioned to ensure that

the effective curvature is smooth and changes
direction or elevation evenly at each pulley.
Never allow a polygon curvature to occur
(Figure 3).

The fit of a pulley around the cable is also

important when pulling heavy weights NEVER ALLOW
(i.e. pulleys at the top of a vertical drop).

Figure 3

Remember to use the radius of the

surface over which the cable is bent,
not the outside flange diameter of
the pulley. A “10 inch” cable sheave
typically has a 10 inch outside flange
diameter with a 6 inch inside diameter
that provides an inside (bending)
radius of 3 inches.

Radius

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC E075
January, 2010

Installation—Conductor Maximum Pulling Tensions

Multiconductor Cables Having Equal-Sized Conductors;
In Parallel or as Multiplexed Assemblies
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PULLING TENSION (LBS)

NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS

AWG/kcmil 1 2 3 4 5 6

18 13 26 39 41 52 62
16 20 40 60 65 81 97
14 33 66 99 105 132 158
12 52 104 157 167 209 251
10 83 166 249 266 332 399
8 132 264 396 423 528 634
6 210 420 630 672 840 1008
4 334 668 1002 1069 1336 1603
2 531 1062 1593 1699 2124 2548
1 670 1339 2009 2142 2678 3214
1/0 845 1690 2534 2703 3379 4055
2/0 1065 2130 3194 3407 4259 5111
3/0 1342 2685 4027 4296 5370 6444
4/0 1693 3386 5078 5417 6771 8125
250 2000 4000 6000 6400 8000 9600
350 2800 5600 8400 8960 10000 10000
500 4000 8000 10000 10000 10000 10000
750 6000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000
1000 8000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000
The maximum allowable pulling tensions are for direct attachment to the conductor.
T = 0.008 x cmil x n, if n ≤ 3
T = 0.008 x cmil x n x 0.8, if n > 3

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC E075
January, 2010

Installation—Conductor Maximum Pulling Tensions

Multiconductor Cables Having Equal-Sized Conductors, without Subassemblies

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PULLING TENSION (LBS)

CONDUCTOR SIZE (AWG/kcmil)

Number Of Conductors 18 16 14 12 10
2 26 40 66 104 166
3 39 60 99 157 249
4 41 65 105 167 266
5 52 81 132 209 332
6 62 97 158 251 399
7 73 113 184 293 465
8 83 129 210 334 531
9 93 145 237 376 598
10 104 161 263 418 664
12 124 194 316 502 797
14 145 226 368 585 930
15 156 242 395 627 996
16 166 258 421 669 1000
18 187 290 473 752 1000
19 197 306 500 794 1000
20 207 323 526 836 1000
22 228 355 549 919 1000
24 249 387 631 1000 1000
25 259 403 658 1000 1000
30 311 484 789 1000 1000
37 383 596 974 1000 1000
The maximum allowable pulling tensions are for multi conductor cables pulled into a raceway or cable tray using a basket grip or similar device secured directly to the cable jacket.
It is recommended that a combination of basket grips and pulling eyes be used whenever possible.
T = 0.008 x cmil x n, if n ≤ 3
T = 0.008 x cmil x n x 0.8, if n > 3

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 SPEC E125
January, 2011

Installation—Maximum Sidewall Pressure

Overview
Sidewall bearing pressure (SWBP), or sidewall
loading, is the radial force exerted on a cable
being pulled around a conduit bend or sheave.
Excessive SWBP can crush a cable and is,
therefore, one of the most restrictive factors in
installations having bends and requiring high
pulling tensions. SWBP is reduced by increasing
the radius of bends. Tension
The maximum tension that can safely be applied
to the cable during installation can be calculated
using the maximum SWBP for the cable and the
radius of the bend it is traversing.
For example, a cable having a maximum SWBP
of 300 lb/ft that is being pulled around a bend
having a radius of 2 feet should have no more Sidewall Load
than 300 lbs/ft x 2 ft or 600 lbs tension applied
to it as the cable exits the bend.

CABLE TYPE SWBP (LBS/FT)

300 V Nonshielded, 300 V and 600 V Shielded Control & Instrumentation 500
600 V Nonshielded Control & Instrumentation 500
600 V and 2400 V Nonshielded Power 1000
5 kV-35 kV Shielded Power 1000
Interlocked Armored Cable (all voltage) 300
CCW® MC-HL Armored Cable 500

General Cable’s Approval List of Cable Pulling Lubricants

The following manufacturers, who are listed in the 2006 UL Electrical Construction Equipment Directory, provide wire pulling compounds intended for
use as lubricants in installing electrical conductors in raceways. These manufacturers have had some of their products evaluated by Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) to determine their compatibility with conductor insulation and coverings.
Since it is not feasible to test every possible combination of cable material with every wire pulling compound, the installer should check with the pulling
compound manufacturer or the cable manufacturer to determine compatibility between specific cable materials and the pulling compound.
The Listing Mark for these products includes the UL symbol, together with the word “LISTED,” a control number and the product name “Wire Pulling
Compound.” Refer to the latest edition of the UL Electrical Construction Equipment Directory for the current listing of manufacturers of wire pulling
compounds and their control numbers.

3 M Company J. C. Whitlam Mfg. Co.

American Bentonite International Inc. Klein Tools Inc.
American Polywater Corp. Madison Electric Products Inc.
Arnco Corp. Rainbow Technology Corp.
Dura-Line Corp. Rectorseal
Formulated Solutions LLC Robinette Inc., DBA Electro Compounds Co.
Compound Co. Thomas & Betts Corp.
Greenlee Textron
Ideal Industries Inc.*

*Yellow 77 not recommended for use with UniShield® cables.

For LSZH jacketed cable, consult with pulling compound manufacturers.
Other wire pulling compounds may be suitable for use with General Cable constructions. Contact the wire pulling compound manufacturer regarding the
suitability of their products with specific General Cable products.

Phone: 888-593-3355
www.generalcable.com
 NUCLEAR

NUCLEAR

Corporate Headquarters For more information contact:

4 Tesseneer Drive General Cable
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9753 1600 West Main Street
U.S.A. Willimantic, Connecticut 06226
www.generalcable.com Gerry Liskom: (800) 237-6419 x 8712
[email protected]
Form No. INS-0110-0311
39474
Heidi Field: (800) 237-6419 x 8726 ULTROL® CLASS 1E & NON-SAFETY CABLES
[email protected]
F E B R U A R Y 2 0 11