VFD POWER CABLE XLPE/PVC TC-ER

www.nexansamercable.com • e-mail: downstream@nexans.com

37-000VFD

XLPE/PVC TC-ER VFD POWER CABLE THREE CONDUCTOR • 90°C • 2000V

APPLICATION TC-ER VFD cable is used to supply power to motors, or for connection to other power devices in industrial settings. Primary installations include cable trays, raceways, and outdoor locations supported by a messenger wire. Type TC-ER VFD is Listed for direct burial or in underground ducts and for use in Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations and Class 1 control circuits. This cable may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. The cable is specifically engineered for use in variable frequency AC motor drive (VFD) applications.

FEATURES n Specially engineered cable design produces a

longer cable life in VFD applications.

n Overall shield provides 100% coverage containing VFD EMI emissions.

n Symmetrical ground conductors reduce induced voltage imbalances and carry common mode noise back to the drive.

n Meets crush and impact requirements for Type MC

n AmerCable’s specially formulated XLPE insulation material has a lower dielectric constant which withstands reflected voltages. This allows for longer output cable distances and minimizes the effect of high frequency noise induced into the plant ground system.

n Permitted for Exposed Run (“ER” use in accordance with the NEC 336.10(7).

n Permitted for use in Class I, Division 2 and Zone 2 industrial hazardous locations per the NEC.

n Gas and vapor tight – impervious to water and air.

n Bend radius 12X O.D.

n Color code per ICEA S-58-679 Method 4

n Cables are fully compliant with NFPA 79-2018

INSULATION Low dielectric constant XLPE meeting RHH/RHW-2 per UL 44

JACKET Flame retardant, moisture and sunlight resistant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) per UL 1277. Colored black.

POWER CONDUCTORS (X3) Soft annealed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3, B496

SYMMETRICAL GROUND CONDUCTORS (X3) Three symmetrically placed stranded bare copper conductors in direct contact with the shield.

METALLIC SHIELD Sizes 8 AWG and Larger – Helically applied bare copper tape.

Sizes Smaller than 8 AWG – tin-coated copper braid plus aluminum/polyester tape.

Both shielding systems provide 100% coverage.

RATINGS & APPROVALS n UL Listed as Type TC-ER 2000V

n 90°C Wet/Dry Temperature Rating

n FT-4/ IEEE 1202 Flame Rating

n Sunlight Resistant

n For Direct Burial

Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • 800-506-9473 • 713-896-5800 • Fax: 713-849-9009

• Cable diameters are subject to a +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

• Ampacity In Free Air: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient temperature per 2014 NEC Table B.310.15(B)(2)(3)

• Ampacity In Cable Tray: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient temperature per 2014 NEC Table 310.15(B)(16)

• Ampacity In Conduit: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient temperature per 2014 NEC Table B.310.15(B)(2)(1)

37-000VFD • TC-ER VFD • 2000 VOLTS

DC Resist. AC Resist. Inductive Grounding Size Nominal Weight @ 25°C @ 90°C, 60 Hz Reactance Voltage Drop Conductor In Single In AWG/ Size Part No. Diameter (Lbs./ (Ohms/ (Ohms/ (Ohms/ (Volts/Amp/ Size Free Air Tray Conduit kcmil mm2 37-000 Inches* 1000 Ft.) 1000 Ft.) 1000 Ft.) 1000 Ft.) 1000 Ft.) (3x) (AWG) 90°C 75°C 90°C 75°C 90°C 75°C

14 2.1 -508VFD 0.590 158 2.680 3.350 0.046 4.684 18 15 13 15 13 15 13

12 3.3 -516VFD 0.630 199 1.680 2.100 0.043 2.951 18 20 18 20 18 20 18

10 5.2 -308VFD 0.675 258 1.060 1.325 0.040 1.876 14 30 27 30 27 30 27

8 8.3 -309VFD 0.770 368 0.6663 0.8329 0.040 1.194 14 65 58 55 49 48 43

6 13.2 -310VFD 0.885 517 0.4192 0.5240 0.038 0.765 12 87 77 75 67 65 58

4 21 -312VFD 0.975 814 0.2636 0.3295 0.036 0.493 12 114 101 95 84 89 79

2 35 -314VFD 1.090 1178 0.1659 0.2074 0.034 0.322 10 152 135 130 115 119 106

1 43 -315VFD 1.225 1462 0.1315 0.1644 0.034 0.263 10 177 157 150 133 137 121

1/0 50 -316VFD 1.330 1714 0.1042 0.1304 0.033 0.215 10 205 182 170 151 163 145

2/0 66 -317VFD 1.420 1951 0.0827 0.1034 0.032 0.176 10 237 210 195 173 186 165

3/0 86 -318VFD 1.520 2607 0.0655 0.0819 0.031 0.146 8 274 243 225 200 214 190

4/0 95 -319VFD 1.635 3102 0.0520 0.0653 0.030 0.122 8 316 280 260 231 253 224

250 126 -330VFD 1.855 3836 0.0440 0.0553 0.030 0.108 8 351 311 290 255 276 245

350 178 -331VFD 2.060 5141 0.0314 0.0396 0.029 0.085 6 430 381 350 310 345 306

500 250 -333VFD 2.325 6977 0.0220 0.0280 0.028 0.068 6 531 471 430 381 427 379

750 379 -334VFD 2.809 10051 0.0147 0.0191 0.028 0.055 4 671 595 535 474 529 469

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37-600VFD

FLEXIBLE TC-ER VFD POWER CABLE PVC Jacket • Three Conductor • 90°C • 600V

APPLICATION TC-ER VFD cable is used to supply power to motors, or for connection to other power devices in industrial settings. Primary installations include cable trays, raceways, and outdoor locations supported by a messenger wire. Type TC-ER VFD is Listed for direct burial or in underground ducts and for use in Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations and Class 1 control circuits. This cable may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. The cable is specifically engineered for use in variable frequency AC motor drive (VFD) applications.

FEATURES n Specially engineered cable design produces a

longer cable life in VFD applications.

n Overall shield provides 100% coverage containing VFD EMI emissions.

n Symmetrical ground conductors reduce induced voltage imbalances and carry common mode noise back to the drive.

n Meets crush and impact requirements for Type MC

n AmerCable’s specially formulated XLPE insulation material has a lower dielectric constant which withstands reflected voltages. This allows for longer output cable distances and minimizes the effect of high frequency noise induced into the plant ground system.

n Permitted for Exposed Run (“ER” use in accordance with the NEC 336.10(7).

n Permitted for use in Class I, Division 2 and Zone 2 industrial hazardous locations per the NEC.

n Gas and vapor tight – impervious to water and air.

n Bend radius 12X O.D.

n Color code per ICEA S-58-679 Method 4

RATINGS & APPROVALS n UL Listed as Type TC-ER 600V

n 90°C Wet/Dry Temperature Rating

n FT-4/ IEEE 1202 Flame Rating

n Sunlight Resistant

n For Direct Burial

Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • (870) 862-4919 • (800) 643-1516 • Fax (870) 862-9613

INSULATION Low dielectric constant XLPE meeting XHHW-2 per UL 44

JACKET Flame retardant, moisture and sunlight resistant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) per UL 1277. Colored black.

POWER CONDUCTORS (X3) Soft annealed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3, B496

SYMMETRICAL GROUND CONDUCTORS (X3) Three symmetrically placed stranded bare copper conductors in direct contact with the shield.

METALLIC SHIELD Sizes 8 AWG and Larger – Helically applied bare copper tape.

Sizes Smaller than 8 AWG – tin-coated copper braid plus aluminum/polyester tape.

Both shielding systems provide 100% coverage.

Part Conductor Wire Conductor Insulation Insulation Ground Jacket Jacket Number Size Count Diameter Thickness Diameter Size Thickness Diameter Weight

37600508VFD 14 7 0.073 0.030 0.145 18 0.060 0.480 162 15 13 15 13 15 13

37600516VFD 12 7 0.092 0.030 0.165 16 0.060 0.515 208 20 18 20 18 20 18

37600308VFD 10 7 0.112 0.030 0.180 14 0.060 0.550 269 30 27 30 27 30 27

37600309VFD 8 7 0.141 0.045 0.242 14 0.060 0.665 384 65 58 55 49 48 43

37600310VFD 6 7 0.169 0.045 0.269 12 0.060 0.725 522 87 77 75 67 65 58

37600312VFD 4 7 0.213 0.045 0.312 12 0.060 0.820 719 114 101 95 84 89 79

37600314VFD 2 7 0.268 0.045 0.369 10 0.080 0.980 1090 152 135 130 115 119 106

37600315VFD 1 18 0.299 0.055 0.416 10 0.080 1.085 1321 177 157 150 133 137 121

37600316VFD 1/0 18 0.336 0.055 0.451 10 0.080 1.160 1569 205 182 170 151 163 145

37600317VFD 2/0 19 0.379 0.055 0.497 10 0.080 1.255 1904 237 210 195 173 186 165

37600318VFD 3/0 18 0.423 0.055 0.540 8 0.080 1.355 2381 274 243 225 200 214 190

37600319VFD 4/0 18 0.475 0.055 0.595 8 0.080 1.470 2847 316 280 260 231 253 224

37600330VFD 250 36 0.520 0.065 0.667 6 0.080 1.630 3479 351 311 290 255 276 245

37600331VFD 350 36 0.616 0.065 0.757 6 0.110 1.880 4662 430 381 350 310 345 306

37600333VFD 500 36 0.736 0.065 0.880 6 0.110 2.145 6402 531 471 430 381 427 379

37600334VFD 750 61 0.908 0.080 1.090 4 0.110 2.600 9447 671 595 535 474 529 469

37-600VFD • FLEXIBLE TC-ER VFD • 600 VOLTS

www.nexansamercable.com • e-mail: industrial@nexansamercable.com

In Free Air 90°C 75C°

In Free Air 90°C 75C°

In Free Air 90°C 75C°

• Cable diameters are subject to a +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

• Ampacity In Free Air: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient temperature per 2014 NEC Table B.310.15(B)(2)(3)

• Ampacity In Cable Tray: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient temperature per 2014 NEC Table 310.15(B)(16)

• Ampacity In Conduit: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient temperature per 2014 NEC Table B.310.15(B)(2)(1)

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DOWNSTREAM OIL & GAS CABLES

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