SPEC 45410
1/C AL 2000V XLPE RHH/RHW-2 Power Cable Type PV
Single Conductor Photovoltaic (Type PV) Power Cable 2000 Volt Aluminum Conductor XLPE Insulation. Sizes 6AWG through 1000 kcmil. Heat, Moisture, and Sunlight Resistant RoHS. 90°C
Construction:
- Conductor:AlumaFlex® Compact Stranded Aluminum Alloy (AA-8176)
- Insulation: Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Applications and Features:
The cable is available in sizes 6 AWG through 1000 kcmil. The product is approved for use in solar power applications per the NEC article 690 and is rated 90°C for exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations. Individual conductors are stranded aluminum alloy covered with a cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and is rated for direct burial. The cable is sunlight resistant, oil resistant PRI and PRII, RoHS compliant, passes -40°C cold bend.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE E316464 MASTER-DESIGN {UL} PV WIRE XXX KCMIL (XXX.XXX{mm2}) COMPACT AL. --- AlumaFlex{R} AA8176 2000V 90{D}C WET OR DRY -40{D}C SUN RES DIRECT BURIAL OR RHH-RHW-2 2000V --- RoHS {MMM/DD/YYYY} {SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARKS} SEQ FEET
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | No. | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | |
| 585843◊ | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0.169 | 85 | 0.339 | 55 |
| 586673◊ | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0.213 | 85 | 0.383 | 75 |
| 586672◊ | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0.268 | 85 | 0.438 | 104 |
| 619879◊ | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0.299 | 105 | 0.509 | 138 |
| 591256◊ | 1/0 | 1 | 10 | 0.336 | 105 | 0.546 | 164 |
| 583673◊ | 2/0 | 1 | 12 | 0.376 | 105 | 0.586 | 196 |
| 577100◊ | 3/0 | 1 | 16 | 0.423 | 105 | 0.633 | 235 |
| 583678◊ | 4/0 | 1 | 19 | 0.475 | 105 | 0.685 | 284 |
| 577101◊ | 250 | 1 | 22 | 0.52 | 120 | 0.76 | 342 |
| 584290◊ | 300 | 1 | 35 | 0.57 | 120 | 0.81 | 398 |
| 582174◊ | 350 | 1 | 35 | 0.616 | 120 | 0.856 | 452 |
| 584291◊ | 400 | 1 | 35 | 0.659 | 120 | 0.899 | 507 |
| 582267◊ | 500 | 1 | 35 | 0.736 | 120 | 0.976 | 614 |
| 585499◊ | 600 | 1 | 58 | 0.813 | 135 | 1.100 | 751 |
| 586013◊ | 750 | 1 | 58 | 0.908 | 135 | 1.178 | 902 |
| 641387◊ | 1000 | 1 | 58 | 1.06 | 135 | 1.33 | 1166 |
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 | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Inductive Reactance | Min Bending Radius | Allowable Ampacity In Raceway At 60°C† | Allowable Ampacity In Raceway At 75°C† | Allowable Ampacity In Raceway At 90°C† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | MΩ/1000ft | inch | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
| 585843◊ | 6 | 1 | 0.661 | 0.848 | 0.038 | 2.71 | 40 | 50 | 55 |
| 586673◊ | 4 | 1 | 0.416 | 0.533 | 0.035 | 3.06 | 55 | 65 | 75 |
| 586672◊ | 2 | 1 | 0.266 | 0.334 | 0.333 | 3.5 | 75 | 90 | 100 |
| 619879◊ | 1 | 1 | 0.207 | 0.265 | 0.034 | 4.07 | 85 | 100 | 115 |
| 591256◊ | 1/0 | 1 | 0.164 | 0.211 | 0.033 | 4.37 | 100 | 120 | 135 |
| 583673◊ | 2/0 | 1 | 0.13 | 0.167 | 0.032 | 4.69 | 115 | 135 | 150 |
| 577100◊ | 3/0 | 1 | 0.103 | 0.132 | 0.031 | 5.06 | 130 | 155 | 175 |
| 583678◊ | 4/0 | 1 | 0.082 | 0.105 | 0.03 | 5.48 | 150 | 180 | 205 |
| 577101◊ | 250 | 1 | 0.0694 | 0.089 | 0.03 | 6.08 | 170 | 205 | 230 |
| 584290◊ | 300 | 1 | 0.0578 | 0.075 | 0.03 | 6.48 | 195 | 230 | 260 |
| 582174◊ | 350 | 1 | 0.0495 | 0.064 | 0.029 | 6.85 | 210 | 250 | 280 |
| 584291◊ | 400 | 1 | 0.0434 | 0.056 | 0.029 | 7.19 | 225 | 270 | 305 |
| 582267◊ | 500 | 1 | 0.0347 | 0.045 | 0.028 | 7.81 | 260 | 310 | 350 |
| 585499◊ | 600 | 1 | 0.0289 | 0.038 | 0.028 | 8.66 | 285 | 340 | 385 |
| 586013◊ | 750 | 1 | 0.0231 | 0.031 | 0.028 | 9.42 | 320 | 385 | 435 |
| 641387◊ | 1000 | 1 | 0.0173 | 0.024 | 0.027 | 10.64 | 375 | 445 | 500 |
† 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)
Stock Codes and Colors
| Size | BLK | BRN | ORG | YLW | WHT | RED | GRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 619879 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | 589051 |
| 3/0 | 577100 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 577843 | TBA | TBA |
| 4/0 | 583678 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 597698 | TBA | TBA |
| 250Kcmil | 577101 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 577844 | TBA | TBA |
| 300Kcmil | 584290 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 589170 | TBA | TBA |
| 350Kcmil | 582174 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 597996 | TBA | TBA |
| 500Kcmil | 582267 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 586671 | 588797 | TBA |
| 600Kcmil | 585499 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 591247 | 588799 | TBA |
| 750Kcmil | 586013 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 589375 | 592619 | TBA |
| 1000Kcmil | 641387 | 580010 | 580011 | 580012 | 641386 | TBA | TBA |
Revision: 3.0.00M
