Solar cables (Type PV) acc. to UL 4703, Single conductors are intended for use in interconnection wiring of grounded and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems. Heat and Moisture Resistant,concealed wiring in wet or dry locations.
They are suitable for applications indoor and/or outdoor, in industrial and agriculture fields, they may be installed fixed, freely suspended or free movable, in cable trays, conduits, on and in walls.
Component | Description |
Conductor | Bare or tinned copper,8000 service aluminum alloy or 1350 aluminum, stranded, circular or circular compressed or circular compacted conductors
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Insulation | XL compound; |
Outer sheath | XL compound; (optional) |
Item | Description |
Rated voltage | 600 V, 1000 V or 2000 V |
Cold performance | Cold bend and cold impact tests at −40°C |
Max. conductor temperature — dry | 90°C, 105°C, 125°C or 150°C, depending on rating |
Max. conductor temperature — wet | 90°C |
Flame rating | FV-1 vertical flame rating per UL 2556 |
Sunlight / direct burial | All aluminum AA-8000 and copper sizes are rated for direct burial and sunlight resistance in all colors |
Optional ratings | VW-1 per UL 1581 / UL 2556; Gas & Oil Resistance I or II per UL 44, on request |
Available colors | Black, white, red, blue, green or other colors |
Specifications listed | UL 44 — Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables; UL 4703 — Photovoltaic Wire |
AWG or MCM | Min. no. of wires | Conductor diameter (mm) | Nominal insulation thickness (mm) | Max. DC resistance at 20°C (Ω/km) | Current capacity at 90°C (A) |
6 | 7 | 4.29 | 2.159 | 2.21 | 55 |
4 | 7 | 5.41 | 2.159 | 1.39 | 75 |
2 | 7 | 6.81 | 2.159 | 0.875 | 100 |
1 | 19 | 7.59 | 2.667 | 0.693 | 115 |
1/0 | 19 | 8.53 | 2.667 | 0.550 | 135 |
2/0 | 19 | 9.55 | 2.667 | 0.436 | 150 |
3/0 | 19 | 10.7 | 2.667 | 0.346 | 175 |
4/0 | 19 | 12.1 | 2.667 | 0.274 | 205 |
250 | 37 | 13.2 | 3.048 | 0.232 | 230 |
300 | 37 | 14.5 | 3.048 | 0.194 | 260 |
350 | 37 | 15.6 | 3.048 | 0.166 | 280 |
400 | 37 | 16.7 | 3.048 | 0.145 | 305 |
500 | 37 | 18.7 | 3.048 | 0.116 | 350 |
600 | 61 | 20.7 | 3.429 | 0.0967 | 385 |
750 | 61 | 23.1 | 3.429 | 0.0774 | 435 |
1000 | 61 | 26.9 | 3.429 | 0.0580 | 500 |
AWG or MCM | Min. no. of wires | Conductor diameter (mm) | Nominal insulation thickness (mm) | Max. DC resistance at 20°C (Ω/km) | Current capacity at 90°C (A) |
8 | 7 | 3.61 | 2.159 | 2.14 | 55 |
6 | 7 | 4.52 | 2.159 | 1.35 | 75 |
4 | 7 | 5.72 | 2.159 | 0.848 | 95 |
2 | 7 | 7.19 | 2.159 | 0.534 | 130 |
1 | 19 | 8.18 | 2.667 | 0.423 | 145 |
1/0 | 19 | 9.19 | 2.667 | 0.335 | 170 |
2/0 | 19 | 3.61 | 2.667 | 0.266 | 195 |
3/0 | 19 | 10.3 | 2.667 | 0.211 | 225 |
4/0 | 19 | 11.6 | 2.667 | 0.167 | 260 |
250 | 37 | 13.0 | 3.048 | 0.142 | 290 |
300 | 37 | 14.2 | 3.048 | 0.118 | 320 |
350 | 37 | 15.5 | 3.048 | 0.101 | 350 |
400 | 37 | 16.8 | 3.048 | 0.0885 | 380 |
450 | 37 | 17.9 | 3.048 | 0.0787 | 405 |
500 | 37 | 19.0 | 3.048 | 0.0709 | 430 |
600 | 61 | 20.0 | 3.429 | 0.0590 | 475 |
700 | 61 | 22.0 | 3.429 | 0.0506 | 520 |
750 | 61 | 23.7 | 3.429 | 0.0472 | 535 |
1000 | 61 | 24.6 | 3.429 | 0.0354 | 615 |
