SPEC 45253
3/C CU 600V XLPE XHHW-2 CPE Power Cable With Ground
Type TC-ER Power Cable 600Volt Three Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket with 1 Bare CU Ground

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) 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:Chlorinated Polyethylene CPE 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} XX AWG (XX.X{mm2}) CU 3 CDRS TYPE TC-ER XHHW CDRS GW 1 X X AWG 90{D}C JACKET SUNLIGHT RESISTANT DIRECT BURIAL 600 VOLTS {NOM}-ANCE {YYYY}
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 |
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AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
890670 | 8 | 7 | 0.139 | 45 | 0.229 | 1 x 10 | 60 | 0.615 | 187 | 313 |
890671 | 6 | 7 | 0.174 | 45 | 0.264 | 1 x 8 | 60 | 0.691 | 297 | 451 |
890672 | 4 | 7 | 0.221 | 45 | 0.311 | 1 x 8 | 60 | 0.791 | 442 | 615 |
890673 | 2 | 7 | 0.277 | 45 | 0.367 | 1 x 6 | 80 | 0.953 | 703 | 954 |
890701 | 1 | 19 | 0.321 | 55 | 0.431 | 1 x 6 | 80 | 1.091 | 865 | 1174 |
890702 | 1/0 | 19 | 0.360 | 55 | 0.470 | 1 x 6 | 110 | 1.261 | 1069 | 1530 |
TBA | 2/0 | 19 | 0.404 | 55 | 0.514 | 1 x 6 | 110 | 1.330 | 1326 | 1790 |
890704 | 3/0 | 19 | 0.454 | 55 | 0.564 | 1 x 4 | 110 | 1.458 | 1700 | 2291 |
890705 | 4/0 | 19 | 0.510 | 55 | 0.620 | 1 x 4 | 110 | 1.553 | 2110 | 2705 |
890706 | 250 | 37 | 0.558 | 65 | 0.688 | 1 x 4 | 110 | 1.706 | 2469 | 3135 |
890708 | 350 | 37 | 0.661 | 65 | 0.791 | 1 x 3 | 110 | 1.929 | 3440 | 4232 |
TBA | 500 | 37 | 0.789 | 65 | 0.919 | 1 x 2 | 110 | 2.205 | 4885 | 5840 |
TBA | 750 | 61 | 0.968 | 80 | 1.128 | 1 x 1 | 110 | 2.656 | 7278 | 8562 |
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 | |
890670 | 8 | 2.5 | 396 | 0.652 | 0.815 | 0.033 | 3754 | 40 | 50 | 55 |
890671 | 6 | 2.8 | 630 | 0.411 | 0.514 | 0.031 | 5966 | 55 | 65 | 75 |
890672 | 4 | 3.2 | 1002 | 0.258 | 0.323 | 0.030 | 9491 | 70 | 85 | 95 |
890673 | 2 | 3.8 | 1593 | 0.162 | 0.203 | 0.028 | 15089 | 95 | 115 | 130 |
890701 | 1 | 5.5 | 2009 | 0.129 | 0.162 | 0.028 | 19029 | 110 | 130 | 145 |
890702 | 1/0 | 5.9 | 2534 | 0.102 | 0.128 | 0.028 | 24011 | 125 | 150 | 170 |
TBA | 2/0 | 6.4 | 3194 | 0.081 | 0.102 | 0.027 | 30264 | 145 | 175 | 195 |
890704 | 3/0 | 6.9 | 4027 | 0.064 | 0.081 | 0.027 | 38154 | 165 | 200 | 225 |
890705 | 4/0 | 7.5 | 5078 | 0.051 | 0.064 | 0.026 | 48114 | 195 | 230 | 260 |
890706 | 250 | 8.2 | 6000 | 0.043 | 0.055 | 0.027 | 56845 | 215 | 255 | 290 |
890708 | 350 | 9.6 | 8400 | 0.031 | 0.040 | 0.026 | 79583 | 260 | 310 | 350 |
TBA | 500 | 13.2 | 12000 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.025 | 113690 | 320 | 380 | 430 |
TBA | 750 | 15.9 | 18000 | 0.014 | 0.020 | 0.025 | 170535 | 400 | 475 | 535 |
† 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)
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