SPEC 45002
1/C CU 600V XLPE XHHW-2 PVC Power Cable
Power Cable 600Volt Single Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
- Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket
Applications and Features:
Southwire’s 600 Volt power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, 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.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE EXXXXX #P# (UL) [#AWG Or #kcmil] CU XHHW-2 XLPE/PVC 600V For CT USE SUN. RES. FT4 YEAR (NESC) [SEQUENTIAL FEET MARKS]
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
TBA | 1/0 | 19 | 0.360 | 55 | 0.470 | 45 | 0.560 | 326 | 412 |
890181 | 2/0 | 19 | 0.404 | 55 | 0.514 | 45 | 0.604 | 411 | 506 |
TBA | 3/0 | 19 | 0.454 | 55 | 0.564 | 45 | 0.654 | 518 | 623 |
TBA | 4/0 | 19 | 0.510 | 55 | 0.620 | 45 | 0.710 | 653 | 770 |
TBA | 250 | 37 | 0.558 | 65 | 0.688 | 45 | 0.778 | 772 | 907 |
TBA | 300 | 37 | 0.611 | 65 | 0.741 | 65 | 0.871 | 926 | 1104 |
890179 | 350 | 37 | 0.661 | 65 | 0.791 | 65 | 0.921 | 1081 | 1271 |
890022 | 500 | 37 | 0.789 | 65 | 0.919 | 65 | 1.049 | 1544 | 1766 |
TBA | 600 | 61 | 0.866 | 80 | 1.026 | 65 | 1.156 | 1853 | 2118 |
890024 | 750 | 61 | 0.968 | 80 | 1.128 | 65 | 1.258 | 2316 | 2607 |
TBA | 1000 | 61 | 1.117 | 80 | 1.277 | 65 | 1.407 | 3088 | 3418 |
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 | |
TBA | 1/0 | 2.2 | 845 | 0.102 | 0.128 | 0.032 | 24011 | 125 | 150 | 170 |
890181 | 2/0 | 2.4 | 1065 | 0.081 | 0.102 | 0.031 | 30264 | 145 | 175 | 195 |
TBA | 3/0 | 2.6 | 1342 | 0.064 | 0.081 | 0.030 | 38154 | 165 | 200 | 225 |
TBA | 4/0 | 2.8 | 1693 | 0.051 | 0.064 | 0.029 | 48114 | 195 | 230 | 260 |
TBA | 250 | 3.1 | 2000 | 0.043 | 0.055 | 0.029 | 56845 | 215 | 255 | 290 |
TBA | 300 | 3.5 | 2400 | 0.036 | 0.046 | 0.030 | 68214 | 240 | 285 | 320 |
890179 | 350 | 3.7 | 2800 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 0.029 | 79583 | 260 | 310 | 350 |
890022 | 500 | 5.2 | 4000 | 0.022 | 0.028 | 0.028 | 113690 | 320 | 380 | 430 |
TBA | 600 | 5.8 | 4800 | 0.018 | 0.024 | 0.028 | 136428 | 350 | 420 | 475 |
890024 | 750 | 6.3 | 6000 | 0.014 | 0.020 | 0.028 | 170535 | 400 | 475 | 535 |
TBA | 1000 | 7.0 | 8000 | 0.011 | 0.016 | 0.027 | 227380 | 455 | 545 | 615 |
† 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