GenFree II Specification

Type XHHW-2 or RHH/RHW-2/USE-2
GenFree® II LSZH XLPO Single Conductor
Specifications 5075, 5125 & 5275
GenFree II LSZH XLPO Low-Voltage Power
Single and Dual Layer Cross-linked Polyolefin Single Conductor
Rated for 600 Volts or 2000 Volts (AC or DC)
For Use in all Closed Environments, Commercial / Utility / Industrial Applications, Free Air or Direct Burial
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
SUBJECT
I.
SCOPE
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II.
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
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III.
CONDUCTOR
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IV.
SEPARATOR
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V.
INSULATION
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VI.
A. Physical Properties
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B. Electrical Properties
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C. Flame Resistance
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D. Smoke and Halogen Testing
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E. Sunlight Resistance
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F. Low Temperature Properties
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G. Oil Resistance
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H. RoHS / REACH
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CABLE IDENTIFICATION
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Revision 2
April 7, 2014
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Type XHHW-2 or RHH/RHW-2/USE-2
GenFree® II LSZH XLPO Single Conductor
Specifications 5075, 5125 & 5275
GenFree II LSZH XLPO Low-Voltage Power
Single and Dual Layer Cross-linked Polyolefin Single Conductor
Rated for 600 Volts or 2000 Volts (AC or DC)
For Use in all Closed Environments, Commercial / Utility / Industrial Applications, Free Air or Direct Burial
I.
SCOPE
This specification covers single conductor wire and cable rated at 600 volts or 2000 volts, AC or DC,
insulated with General Cable’s Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen insulation, a thermosetting irradiation
cross-linked polyolefin which is flame-retardant, moisture- and oil-resistant, and mechanically tough.
II.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The wire and cable manufactured under this specification shall be tested and inspected in
accordance with the latest issues of the following standards, as applicable or as modified herein:
ASTM B33
Standard for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire (5075 & 5275)
ASTM B3
Standard for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire (5125)
ASTM B8
Standard for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, MediumHard, or Soft
UL 854
Standard for Service-Entrance Cables (5075 & 5275)
IEEE Std 1202
Standard for Flame-Propagation Testing of Wire and Cable
ICEA S-95-658
ICEA/NEMA Standard for Non-shielded Power Cables Rated 2000 Volt
or Less for Distribution of Electrical Energy (NEMA WC 70)
ICEA T-33-655
ICEA/NEMA Standard for Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) Polymeric
Cable Jackets
UL 44
Standard for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
UL 1685
Standard for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test
for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables
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Type XHHW-2 or RHH/RHW-2/USE-2
GenFree® II LSZH XLPO Single Conductor
Specifications 5075, 5125 & 5275
GenFree II LSZH XLPO Low-Voltage Power
Single and Dual Layer Cross-linked Polyolefin Single Conductor
Rated for 600 Volts or 2000 Volts (AC or DC)
For Use in all Closed Environments, Commercial / Utility / Industrial Applications, Free Air or Direct Burial
III.
CONDUCTOR
5075 & 5275 Conductors shall be of compressed tinned copper per ASTM B33 and shall conform
to requirements as listed in ASTM B8 for Class B standing.
5125
IV.
Conductors shall be of stranded annealed bare copper per ASTM B3 and shall
conform to requirements as listed in ASTM B8 for Class B stranding.
SEPARATOR
A suitable separator may be used if deemed necessary by the manufacturer.
V.
INSULATION
5075
The insulation shall be Composite, Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen, Cross-linked
Polyolefin (LSZH XLPO) colored for contrast with black Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen,
Cross linked Polyolefin (LSZH XLPO) in accordance with the requirements of UL 44
Type RHH/RHW-2 and UL 854 Type USE-2.
5125
The insulation shall be Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen, Flame-Retardant Cross-linked
Polyolefin (LSZH XLPO) in accordance with the requirements of UL 44 Type XHHW2, black. Colors available upon request.
5275
The insulation shall be Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen, Cross-linked Polyolefin (LSZH
XLPO) in accordance with the requirements of UL 44 Type RHH/RHW-2 and UL 854
Type USE-2.
All three product lines share both the common critical characteristics and listings, but in a fully
functional LSZH product:
• Type XHHW-2 ― Spec 5125
• Single layer tri-rated Type RHH/RHW-2/USE-2 ― Spec 5275
• Dual layer tri-rated Type RHH/RHW-2/USE-2 ― Spec 5075
GenFree II products meet or exceed the following industry standards and testing criteria:
A. Physical Properties:
Passes the current overload crush test as required per UL 854 for approval as USE-2,
allowing for approval for use in underground service entrance applications as approved by
the NEC.
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Type XHHW-2 or RHH/RHW-2/USE-2
GenFree® II LSZH XLPO Single Conductor
Specifications 5075, 5125 & 5275
GenFree II LSZH XLPO Low-Voltage Power
Single and Dual Layer Cross-linked Polyolefin Single Conductor
Rated for 600 Volts or 2000 Volts (AC or DC)
For Use in all Closed Environments, Commercial / Utility / Industrial Applications, Free Air or Direct Burial
GenFree II Physical Properties Test Requirements:
Property or Test
Unaged
Tensile Strength (psi)
Elongation (%)
Aged
Tensile Retention (% of original)
Elongation Retention (% of original)
Property or Test
UL 44
Requirements
Table 11
1500 min
150 min
Table 11
70
70
UL 854 USE-2
Physical Properties
Impact Resistance Test
5 lbs., 1 ft. drop
Crushing Resistance Test
Test without current
Test with rated current
Test with overload current
Requirements
Para. 23
8 of 10 no current leak
Para. 24
1000 lbf min
800 lbf min
600 lbf min
B. Electrical properties:
Meets or exceeds all requirements of UL 44 Type XHHW-2, RHH, RHW-2, UL 854 Type
SE-2, and ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70 for operation at 90°C for both wet and dry
environments.
Property or Test
UL 44
Physical Properties
Insulation Resistance in Water @ 90ºC
Insulation Resistance
Rate of Decrease >10 MΩ/kft
Capacitance and Relative Permittivity @ 90ºC
Relative Permittivity
Increase in Capacitance
1-14 Day
7-14 Day
Requirements
Para. 5.4
0.180 MΩ/kft min
4% decrease max
6.0 max
Para. 5.6
4
10.0% max
4.0% max
Type XHHW-2 or RHH/RHW-2/USE-2
GenFree® II LSZH XLPO Single Conductor
Specifications 5075, 5125 & 5275
GenFree II LSZH XLPO Low-Voltage Power
Single and Dual Layer Cross-linked Polyolefin Single Conductor
Rated for 600 Volts or 2000 Volts (AC or DC)
For Use in all Closed Environments, Commercial / Utility / Industrial Applications, Free Air or Direct Burial
C. Flame Resistance:
Single Wire Test:
All three product types meet the requirements of the UL 44 VW-1 flame test, allowing these
cables to be listed as VW-1 compliant.
Large Scale Tray Flame Tests:
All three product types meet the requirements of both the IEEE 1202 and UL1685 flame test,
allowing all products 1/0 AWG and larger to be UL listed for “CT USE” for installation in cable
trays per the NEC.
GenFree II Flame Test Requirements:
Property or Test
Physical Properties
Test 1 – UL 1685
Test 2 – IEEE 1202
Test 3 – UL 44 VW-1
Vertical Tray and VW-1 Test
Max cable
damage height
Flame propagation
Flame drops/glowing particles
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Requirements
96” max
59” max
Indicator flag cannot burn
Cotton below cannot ignite
Type XHHW-2 or RHH/RHW-2/USE-2
GenFree® II LSZH XLPO Single Conductor
Specifications 5075, 5125 & 5275
GenFree II LSZH XLPO Low-Voltage Power
Single and Dual Layer Cross-linked Polyolefin Single Conductor
Rated for 600 Volts or 2000 Volts (AC or DC)
For Use in all Closed Environments, Commercial / Utility / Industrial Applications, Free Air or Direct Burial
D. Smoke and Halogen Testing – Low-Smoke/Zero-Halogen:
Meets the requirements of the UL1685 Method 1 flame and smoke test,
as well as the halogen, smoke, and acid gas requirements of ICEA T-33655, allowing the cable to be listed and printed “ST1” to indicate
compliance with the UL44 standard.
GenFree II Smoke Generation and Halogen Content Test Requirements:
Property or Test
ICEA T-33-655
Physical Properties
Hot Creep After Conditioning @ 150ºC
Elongation
Set
Type II Thermoset
Requirements
Table I
100% max
10% max
Gravimetric Water Absorption @ 75ºC
Acid Gas Equivalent
Per MIL-C-24643
Halogen Content
Per MIL-C-24643
Smoke Generation 80 mil Plaque
Flaming Mode Ds @ 4 minutes
Flaming Mode Dm
Non-Flaming Mode Ds @ 4 minutes
Non-Flaming Mode Dm
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Table II
50 mg/in max
Table III
Table III
2% max
0.2% max
Table III
ASTM E662
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50 max
250 max
50 max
350 max
Type XHHW-2 or RHH/RHW-2/USE-2
GenFree® II LSZH XLPO Single Conductor
Specifications 5075, 5125 & 5275
GenFree II LSZH XLPO Low-Voltage Power
Single and Dual Layer Cross-linked Polyolefin Single Conductor
Rated for 600 Volts or 2000 Volts (AC or DC)
For Use in all Closed Environments, Commercial / Utility / Industrial Applications, Free Air or Direct Burial
GenFree II UL 1685 Smoke Testing Results:
Property or Test
UL 44/UL 1685
Requirements
Peak Smoke Release Rate
Para. 5.14.7
0.25 m /s
Total Smoke Release Rate
Para. 5.14.7
95 m
Physical Properties
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Smoke Release Rate Test:
UL 1685 Limited Smoke (Vertical Tray)
1C 1/0 AWG
0.25
Smoke Release Rate (m²/s)
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
0
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Time (Minutes)
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Type XHHW-2 or RHH/RHW-2/USE-2
GenFree® II LSZH XLPO Single Conductor
Specifications 5075, 5125 & 5275
GenFree II LSZH XLPO Low-Voltage Power
Single and Dual Layer Cross-linked Polyolefin Single Conductor
Rated for 600 Volts or 2000 Volts (AC or DC)
For Use in all Closed Environments, Commercial / Utility / Industrial Applications, Free Air or Direct Burial
E. Sunlight-Resistant: Exceeds the 720 hour weathering test per the UL 44 and UL 854,
allowing cable to be marked “SUN RES”.
GenFree II Sunlight Test Requirements:
UL 854
USE-2
Property or Test
Physical Properties
Sunlight-Resistance 720 Hr Xe Arc
Tensile Strength Retention
Elongation Retention
Requirements
Table I
85% min
85% min
F. Low Temperature Performance:
Passes the UL 44 cold bend and cold impact tests at -40ºC, allowing “-40ºC” to be printed on
jacket for all three product types.
GenFree II Cold Bend and Impact Test Requirements:
Property or Test
UL 44
Requirements
Cold Bend 4 hrs. @ -40ºC
Para. 5.11.1
No Cracks
Cold Impact 4 hrs. @ -40ºC
Para. 5.11.2
8 of 10
No cracks
Physical Properties
G. Oil Resistance:
Insulation passes the oil resistance test per the UL 44 standard, allowing cables to be
marked as “OIL RES I”.
GenFree II Oil Resistance Testing Results:
Property or Test
UL 44
Physical Properties
Oil Immersion IRM 902 (PR I)
Aged 96 Hr. @ 100ºC
Tensile Strength Retention
Elongation Retention
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Requirements
Para. 5.16.1
50% min
50% min
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Type XHHW-2 or RHH/RHW-2/USE-2
GenFree® II LSZH XLPO Single Conductor
Specifications 5075, 5125 & 5275
GenFree II LSZH XLPO Low-Voltage Power
Single and Dual Layer Cross-linked Polyolefin Single Conductor
Rated for 600 Volts or 2000 Volts (AC or DC)
For Use in all Closed Environments, Commercial / Utility / Industrial Applications, Free Air or Direct Burial
H. ROHS/REACH Compliant:
All materials used comply with the RoHS and REACH directives.
VI.
CABLE IDENTIFICATION
The surface of the cable shall be printed with the following minimum information at intervals not
greater than two feet.
5075 “GENERAL CABLE® (PLANT OF MFG) GENFREE® II 17FREETM LSZH TYPE USE-2 OR
RHH OR RHW-2 (SIZE) 600 V OIL RES I SUN RES -40C ST1* FOR CT USE * (UL) VW1DAY/MONTH/YEAR OF MFG SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK”
*"ST1" and "FOR CT USE" on 1/0 AWG and larger
5125 “GENERAL CABLE® (PLANT OF MFG) GENFREE® II 17FREETM LSZH TYPE XHHW-2
(SIZE) 600V OIL RES I SUN RES -40C ST1* FOR CT USE * (UL) VW-1
DAY/MONTH/YEAR OF MFG SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK”
*"ST1" and "FOR CT USE" on 1/0 AWG and larger
5275 “GENERAL CABLE® (PLANT OF MFG) GENFREE® II 17FREETM LSZH TYPE USE- 2 OR
RHH OR RHW-2 (SIZE) 600V OIL RES I SUN RES -40C ST1* FOR CT USE * (UL) VW-1
DAY/MONTH/YEAR OF MFG SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK”
*"ST1" and "FOR CT USE" on 1/0 AWG and larger
4 Tesseneer Drive
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9753
U.S.A.
www.generalcable.com
Form No. INS-0149-0414
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