Spec 5841 SunGen ® XLPE, Photovoltaic Wire, 600

SunGen
SPEC 5841
®
XLPE, Photovoltaic Wire
600 V, UL Type PV or 2000 V
RHW-2, Single Conductor, Copper
September, 2015
Product Construction:
Conductor:
• 12 AWG thru 2 AWG tinned coated compressed
copper. Class C stranding per ASTM B33 and B8
• 1 AWG thru 1000 kcmil tinned coated
compressed copper. Class B stranding per
ASTM B33 and B8
Insulation:
•F
lame-retardant Cross-linked Polyethylene
(XLPE), black
Print:
Applications:
• Single conductor, sunlight-resistant, direct
burial photovoltaic wire rated 90°C wet or dry,
600 V for interconnection wiring of grounded
and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems
as described in Section 690.31(A) and other
applicable parts of the National Electrical Code
(NEC), NFPA 70
• GENERAL CABLE® (PLANT OF MFG) SUNGEN®
600 V PV WIRE DIR BUR OR 2000 V RHW-2
(SIZE) XLPE 90°C WET OR DRY SUN RES
(UL) -40°C VW-1 MONTH/YEAR OF MFG
SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK
Options:
• Bare copper conductor
• Other sizes and stranding options available
upon request
• Now available in colors
CATALOG
NUMBER
COND.
SIZE
(AWG/
kcmil)
COND.
STRAND
Features:
• Rated 90°C wet and dry
• Rated for direct burial
• Deformation-resistant at high temperatures
• Excellent moisture resistance, exceeds UL 44
• Stable electrical properties over a broad
temperature range
• Increased flexibility
• Excellent resistance to crush and compression cuts
• Resistant to most oils and chemicals
•UV/sunlight-resistant
• Meets cold bend and cold impact tests at -40°C
NOMINAL COND. O.D.
INCHES
mm
MINIMUM AVG.
INSULATION THICKNESS
INCHES
mm
Compliances:
Industry Compliances:
• UL 4703 Type PV, UL File # E323451
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70
• UL 44 Type RHW-2, UL File # E39406
Flame Test Compliances:
• UL 1581 VW-1
• For sizes 1/0 and larger: IEEE 383,
IEEE 1202/CSA FT4
Other Compliances:
•E
PA 40 CFR, Part 261 for leachable lead
content per TCLP
• OSHA Acceptable
Packaging:
• Material cut to length and shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
INCHES
mm
COPPER
WEIGHT
LBS/
1000 FT
20
32
50
81
129
205
258
326
411
518
653
772
926
1063
1235
1509
1883
2316
3088
NET WEIGHT
kg/km
LBS/
1000 FT
kg/km
30
48
74
121
192
305
384
485
611
771
972
1149
1378
1582
1838
2246
2802
3447
4595
36
51
85
123
180
267
333
410
502
620
767
923
1090
1240
1423
1718
2136
2597
3411
54
76
126
183
268
397
495
610
747
922
1141
1374
1622
1845
2117
2557
3179
3865
5076
12 AWG - 1000 kcmil CONDUCTORS
5841.711200
5841.711100
425650
5841.710600*
5841.710400*
5841.710200*
5841.710100*
5841.715100*
5841.715200*
5841.715300*
5841.715400*
5841.716250*
5841.716300*
5841.716350*
5841.716400*
5841.716500*
5841.716600*
5841.716750*
5841.717000*
12
10
8
6
4
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
600
750
1000
19/.0185
19/.0234
19/.0295
19/.0372
19/.0469
19/.0526
19/.0664
19/.0740
19/.0837
19/.0940
19/.1055
37/.0822
37/.0900
37/.0972
37/.1040
37/.1159
61/.0992
61/.1109
61/.1280
0.088
0.112
0.143
0.184
0.234
0.296
0.323
0.370
0.410
0.460
0.520
0.558
0.611
0.661
0.706
0.789
0.866
0.968
1.117
2.23
2.84
3.63
4.67
5.94
7.52
8.20
9.40
10.41
11.68
13.21
14.17
15.52
16.79
17.93
20.04
22.00
24.59
28.37
0.060
0.060
0.080
0.080
0.080
0.080
0.095
0.095
0.095
0.095
0.095
0.110
0.110
0.110
0.110
0.110
0.125
0.125
0.125
Dimensions and weights are nominal; subject to industry tolerances.
* Non-stock item; minimum runs apply. Please contact Customer Service for price and delivery.
Phone: 800-243-8020
www.generalcable.com
1.52
1.52
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.79
2.79
2.79
2.79
2.79
3.18
3.18
3.18
0.214
0.238
0.307
0.348
0.398
0.460
0.515
0.563
0.608
0.658
0.714
0.784
0.837
0.887
0.932
1.015
1.122
1.224
1.373
5.43
6.04
7.80
8.84
10.11
11.68
13.08
14.30
15.44
16.71
18.13
19.91
21.26
22.53
23.67
25.78
28.50
31.09
34.87