Belden Basics VFD, 3 Conductor 8AWG (7x16) Bare Copper XLPE Insulation M4 Color Code + 10AWG Symmetrical Segmented Ground (3 of 14AWG) Bare Copper Stranded, Overall Dual Copper Tapes Helically Applied Shield, Black PVC Outer Jacket, 600/1000V TC-ER 90C Dry/Wet 1000V CSA AWM I/II A/B SUN RES DIR BUR Oil Resistant
Specifications
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Variable Frequency Drives (VFD); AC Motor and Drive Systems |
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Construction Details
Conductor
| Element | Number of Element | Size | Stranding | Material | Notes |
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| Conductor(s) | 3 | 8 AWG | 7x16 | BC - Bare Copper | |
| Ground Wire | 3 | 14 AWG | 7x22 | BC - Bare Copper | Segmented Grounds |
Insulation
| Element | Material | Nom. Thickness | Nom. Insulation Diameter | Color Code |
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| Conductor(s) | XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset) | 0.047 in (1.2 mm) | 0.236 in (5.99 mm) | ICEA Chart M4 |
| Ground Wire | No Insulation | | | |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
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| Helical Tape | Bare Copper (BC) | 100% |
| Helical Tape | Bare Copper (BC) | 100% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | Nom. Thickness | Nom. Diameter | Ripcord |
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| PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.063 in (1.6 mm) | 0.646 in (16.4 mm) | Yes |
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.646 in (16.4 mm) |
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Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Nom. Conductor DCR | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | Nom. Characteristic Impedence | Nom. Velocity of Prop. | Max. Current |
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| Conductor(s) | 0.564 Ohm/1000ft | 37 pF/ft (120 pF/m) | 67 pF/ft (220 pF/m) | 50 Ohm | 55% | 55 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC |
| 2.73 Ohm/1000ft (8.96 Ohm/km) | | | | | 55 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating |
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| 600 / 1000 V (TC-ER) |
Mechanical Characteristics
Temperature
| UL Temperature | Operating |
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| 90°C Dry, 90°C Wet | -40°C To +90°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | Installation Min. |
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| 7.8 in (200 mm) | 7.8 in (200 mm) |
| Max. Pull Tension | 678 lbs (308 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 350 lbs/1000ft |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Burial |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL 1685 UL Loading, IEEE 1202 FT4 |
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| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 336, TC-ER, XHHW-2 |
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| ICEA Compliance | S-95-658 |
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| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
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| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
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| Other Standard Compliance(s) | P-07-KA070003-MSHA |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.568 Revision Date: 04-14-2023 |
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