SPEC 45651

CU 600V PE PE Cable Loop Detector Lead-in IMSA 50-2

Single Pair Tinned Copper Shielded 600V Polyethylene Insulation, Overall Shield Low Density Polyethylene (PE) Jacket

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:19 stranded annealed tinned copper per ASTM B 33 and B8
  2. Insulation:High Molecular Weight Polyethylene HMWPE
  3. Rip Chord:High strength rip chord for ease of jacket removal
  4. Drain Wire:Tinned copper
  5. Overall Shield:100% coverage aluminum/polyester foil shield
  6. Jacket:Black low density polyethylene PE jacket

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s IMSA 50-2 cable meets the requirements of International Municipal Signal Association IMSA 50-2 specification. Rated for use in traffic signal, traffic control systems, underground conduit and loop detector lead-in. IMSA 50-2 600 Volt series cables run from the junction box to the controller station The conductors are tinned annealed copper 19 strand and covered with an abrasion, sunlight and moisture resistant high molecular polyethylene insulation. The insulated conductors are twisted and wrapped with an overall aluminum mylar foil shield plus a drain wire. A ripcord is added under the black low density polyethylene jacket for ease of removal. A legend marker strip is under the jacket for clear identification. These cables are capable of operating continuously at a conductor temperature between -20°C and 75°C.

• Cable is manufactured by Southwire Company in their Waukegan, IL plant USA.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B174 Standard Specification for Bunch-Stranded Copper
  • EPA 40 CFR, Part 26, Subpart C heavy metals per Table 1, TCLP method
  • IMSA 50-2
  • Sample Print Legend:

    SOUTHWIRE® YEAR SIZE 600V IMSA 50-2 CABLE SEQUENTAIL FOOT MARK
    Table 1 – Physical and Electrical Data
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberCond. StrandsDiameter Over Cond.Insul. ThicknessJacket ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. WeightDC Resistance @ 25°CMin Bending Radius
    AWGNo.strandsinchmilmilinchlb/1000ftΩ/1000ftinch
    18 AWG
    578899186190.04630300.460757.0705.5
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    † Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 and do not take into account the overcurrent protection limitations in NEC 240.4(D) of 15 Amps for 14 AWG CU, 20 Amps for 12 AWG CU, and 30 Amps for 10 AWG CU (independent of the conductor temperature rating and stranding if size is present in table). Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
    † Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
    * Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing.

    Revision: 1.000.000

    Updated On: Dec. 11, 2023, 9:29 p.m. UTC