SPEC 45256
3/C CU 600V EPR XHHW-2 LSZH Power Cable With Ground
Type TC-ER Power Cable 600Volt Three Conductor Copper, Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) insulation XHHW-2 SOLONON® Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Jacket with 1 Bare CU Ground

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Insulation:Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) Type XHHW-2
- Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (cable size 8 & 6 has insulated green ground)
- Filler:Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
- Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape for cable sizes larger than 2 AWG
- Overall Jacket:SOLONON® Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Jacket
Applications and Features:
Southwire’s 600 Volt Type TC-ER power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, 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:
Sample Print Legend:
{SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} MASTER-DESIGN {UL} XXX KCMIL CU 3 CDRS TYPE TC-ER XHHW-2 CDRS GW 1 X 4 AWG CU SOLONON{R} 90{D}C JACKET SUNLIGHT RESISTANT DIRECT BURIAL 600 VOLTS
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation | Ground | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
566217 | 250 | 37 | 0.558 | 65 | 0.688 | 1 x 4 | 80 | 1.646 | 2469 | 3068 |
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 | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Shield Short Circuit Current 6 Cycles | Allowable Ampacity At 60°C† | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C† | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C† |
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AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
566217 | 250 | 8.2 | 6000 | 0.043 | 0.055 | 0.027 | 56845 | 215 | 255 | 290 |
† Ampacities are based on Table 310.15 (B)(16) of the NEC, 2017 Edition. Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts, based on ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F)
Revision: 3.0.00C