SPEC 45053

Multi-Conductor CU 600V XLPE XHHW-2 CPE Control Cable

Type TC-ER Control Cable 600Volt Copper Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation XHHW-2 Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket, Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 1 Table 2

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Construction:

Conductor:7 strands class B compressed copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) XHHW-2, 30 Mils thick for all cable sizes
Filler:Polypropylene filler on cables with 5 or less conductors
Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape applied for cables with more than 5 conductors
Overall Jacket:Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 600 Volt Type TC-ER control cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502. Constructions with 3 or more conductors are listed for exposed runs (TC-ER) per NEC 336.10.

Specifications:

ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors

UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 1277 Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables

UL 1581 Electrical Wires, Cables and Flexible Cords

UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test

ICEA S-58-679 Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 1 Table 2

ICEA S-73-532 Standard for Control, Thermocouple Extension and Instrumentation Cables

ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power cables rated 2000 volts or less for the distribution of electrical energy

IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test

Sample Print Legend:

SOUTHWIRE EXXXXX #P# (UL) [#AWG Or #kcmil] CU XHHW-2 XLPE/CPE 600V Type TC-ER For CT USE SUN. RES. For DIRECT BURIAL FT4 YEAR (NESC) [SEQUENTIAL FEET MARKS]

Table 1 – Weights and Measurements

Stock Number	Cond. Size	Cond. Number	Diameter Over Conductor	Insul. Thickness	Jacket Thickness	Approx. OD	Copper Weight	Approx. Weight
	AWG/Kcmil	Conductors	inch	mil	mil	inch	lb/1000ft	lb/1000ft
890674	14	2	0.070	30	45	0.349	26	69
890675	14	3	0.070	30	45	0.370	38	88
890676	14	4	0.070	30	45	0.403	51	109
890677	14	5	0.070	30	45	0.440	64	132
890678	14	7	0.070	30	45	0.479	90	171
890679	14	9	0.070	30	60	0.588	115	237
550407	14	12	0.070	30	60	0.659	154	303
TBA	14	15	0.070	30	60	0.730	192	371
890680	14	19	0.070	30	60	0.768	243	444
TBA	14	25	0.070	30	80	0.937	320	619
TBA	14	30	0.070	30	80	0.991	384	718
TBA	14	37	0.070	30	80	1.067	474	859
550411	12	2	0.087	30	45	0.384	41	91
890681	12	3	0.087	30	45	0.408	61	118
890682	12	4	0.087	30	45	0.445	81	149
890683	12	5	0.087	30	45	0.487	102	181
550412	12	7	0.087	30	45	0.532	143	237
550413	12	9	0.087	30	60	0.651	183	325
890684	12	12	0.087	30	60	0.732	244	419
TBA	12	15	0.087	30	60	0.813	305	516
TBA	12	19	0.087	30	80	0.896	387	657
550416	12	25	0.087	30	80	1.043	509	859
TBA	12	30	0.087	30	80	1.104	611	1002
TBA	12	37	0.087	30	80	1.191	753	1205
550419	10	2	0.111	30	45	0.431	65	125
890685	10	3	0.111	30	45	0.459	97	166
890686	10	4	0.111	30	45	0.502	130	210
550420	10	5	0.111	30	60	0.581	162	274
550421	10	7	0.111	30	60	0.632	227	359
890687	10	9	0.111	30	60	0.736	291	462
890688	10	12	0.111	30	60	0.830	389	600

All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances

◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item

Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data

Stock Number	Cond. Size	Cond. Number	Min Bending Radius	DC Resistance @ 25°C	AC Resistance @ 90°C	Allowable Ampacity At 60°C	Allowable Ampacity At 75°C	Allowable Ampacity At 90°C
	Conductors	AWG/Kcmil	inch	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	Amp	Amp	Amp
890674	14	2	1.4	2.630	3.288	15	15	15
890675	14	3	1.5	2.630	3.288	15	15	15
890676	14	4	1.6	2.630	3.288	14	15	15
890677	14	5	1.8	2.630	3.288	14	15	15
890678	14	7	1.9	2.630	3.288	12	15	15
890679	14	9	2.4	2.630	3.288	12	15	15
550407	14	12	2.6	2.630	3.288	9	11	12
TBA	14	15	2.9	2.630	3.288	9	11	12
890680	14	19	3.1	2.630	3.288	9	11	12
TBA	14	25	3.7	2.630	3.288	8	9	11
TBA	14	30	4.0	2.630	3.288	8	9	11
TBA	14	37	5.3	2.630	3.288	7	8	10
550411	12	2	1.5	1.660	2.075	20	20	20
890681	12	3	1.6	1.660	2.075	20	20	20
890682	12	4	1.8	1.660	2.075	16	20	20
890683	12	5	1.9	1.660	2.075	16	20	20
550412	12	7	2.1	1.660	2.075	14	17	20
550413	12	9	2.6	1.660	2.075	14	17	20
890684	12	12	2.9	1.660	2.075	10	12	15
TBA	12	15	3.3	1.660	2.075	10	12	15
TBA	12	19	3.6	1.660	2.075	10	12	15
550416	12	25	5.2	1.660	2.075	9	11	13
TBA	12	30	5.5	1.660	2.075	9	11	13
TBA	12	37	6.0	1.660	2.075	8	10	12
550419	10	2	1.7	1.040	1.300	30	30	30
890685	10	3	1.8	1.040	1.300	30	30	30
890686	10	4	2.0	1.040	1.300	24	28	30
550420	10	5	2.3	1.040	1.300	24	28	30
550421	10	7	2.5	1.040	1.300	21	24	28
890687	10	9	2.9	1.040	1.300	21	24	28
890688	10	12	3.3	1.040	1.300	15	17	20