SPEC 46284

CU Compressed 8kV NLEPR Insulation 133% IL ARMOR-X® PVC Jacket. MV 105 - Tray Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - VFD Cable

Type MV-105 Three Conductor Copper, 140 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor - ARMOR-X®, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket. VFD Rated.. Silicone Free

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
  2. Conductor Shield:Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  3. Insulation:140 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level,
  4. Insulation Shield:Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  5. Copper Tape Shield:Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
  6. Grounding Conductor:3 Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
  7. Filler:Wax paper filler
  8. Binder:Polypropylene tape
  9. Armor:ARMOR-X® Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor
  10. Overall Jacket:Yellow Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 8KV ARMOR-X® are armored cables for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 105°C for normal operation, 140°C for emergency overload, 250°C for short circuit conditions, and -50°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501, 502, and 503. Suitable for VFD application.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B496 Compact Round Concentric-lay-standard copper
  • UL 1072 Medium-Voltage Power Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable
  • ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable
  • ICEA S-97-682 Standard for Shielded Utility Cable Rated for 5 - 46kV
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • AEIC CS-8 Specification for extruded dielectric shielded power cables rated for 5 through 46KV (Qualification Test Requirements)
  • Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQMTR_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE® ARMOR-X® {NESC} VFD {CSA} XX KCMIL CU 140 MILS NL-EPR 8KV 133% INS. LEVEL 25%TS GW 3 X XX AWG CU CCW SUN RES 105°C FT4 -40°C LTGG HL RoHS
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Cond. SizeStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorDiameter Over InsulationDiameter Over Insulation ShieldGroundDiameter Over armorJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightApprox. WeightMax Pull TensionMin Bending Radius
    AWG/KcmilNo. of StrandsinchinchinchNo. x AWGinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ftlbinch
    250370.5580.8840.9443x72.549752.69925554557600018.8
    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
    Cond. SizeDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CCapacitive Reactance @ 60HzInductive Reactance @ 60HzZero Sequence ImpedancePositive Sequence ImpedanceShield Short Circuit Current 6 CyclesAllowable Ampacity In Duct 90/105°CAllowable Ampacity In Air 90/105°C
    AWG/KcmilΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftMΩ*1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    2500.0430.0560.0240.0340.425 + j0.3590.056 + j0.0342955310/335360/400
    * Ampacities are based on:
    * For Duct: Table 310.60(C)(79) Detail 1.
    * For Free Air: Table 310.60(C)(71).
    * Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing.
    * Sequence Impedance values are based on Rho Earth Resistivity: 100 Ohm-Meter/1000ft.
    * Capacitive Reactance is between Phase-to-Shield.

    Revision: 1.000.003

    Updated On: Dec. 11, 2023, 9:29 p.m. UTC