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NEXANS 2016 CANADIAN BUILDING WIRE CATALOGUE

INTRODUCTION

Nexans brings energy to life through an extensive range of cables and cabling solutions that deliver impeccable performance for our customers worldwide. With more than a century of experience in cable manufacturing, you can rely on the quality of Nexans’ products. Our teams are committed to a partnership approach that supports customers in four main business areas: Power transmission and distribution (Submarine and Land), Energy resources (Oil & Gas, Mining and Renewables), Transportation (Road, Rail, Air, Sea) and Building (Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Data Centres).

Nexans’ strategy is founded on continuous innovation in products, solutions and services, employee development, customer training and the introduction of safe, low-environmental-impact industrial processes. In 2013, Nexans became the first cable manufacturer to create a Foundation to introduce sustained initiatives for access to energy for disadvantaged communities worldwide.

This catalogue has been prepared for the convenience of those using electrical conductors in buildings of all classes. The information included in the many tabulations will be of particular value to the architect, engineer, electrician, and layperson alike. For your convenience, we have referenced applicable Articles and Tables from the NEC.

All the cables in this catalogue are LEAD FREE. This indicates that the Nexans cable components have less than 300 ppm of lead, which is well below the 1000 ppm level indicated in RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances) regulations and below the level requiring labeling by California Proposition #65.

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Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1

Non-Metallic Sheathed Cables NMD90 CANADEX® ......................................................................................................... 3NMD90 HEATEX® ............................................................................................................ 5NMWU SUPERVEX ......................................................................................................... 6

PVC Insulated CablesAnnunciator Wire ............................................................................................................. 8TEW ................................................................................................................................. 9TW .................................................................................................................................... 10TW75 ................................................................................................................................ 12TWU ................................................................................................................................. 15INSTAGLIDE® T90 Nylon / TWN75 .................................................................................. 17

EXELENE® XLPE Insulated Cables INSTAGLIDE® RW90 ........................................................................................................ 19INSTAPLEXTM RW90 Copper Cabled Feeders ................................................................. 27INSTAGLIDE® RWU90 ..................................................................................................... 29

Bare CopperSoft Bare Copper .............................................................................................................. 33

Armoured CablesAC90 ............................................................................................................................... 34AC90 ISO-BX ...................................................................................................................ACWU90 .........................................................................................................................

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CORFLEX® II CablesCORFLEX® II RA90 .......................................................................................................... 44

SECUREX® CablesUnshielded SECUREX® II FAS105/LVT ........................................................................... 49Armoured Unshielded SECUREX® II FAS105 .................................................................. 52

Table of Contents

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NMD90 CANADEX® 300 Volts 90ºCNMD90 CANADEX® Cu 300 Volts 90ºC

Nexans ref.: Copper/Cuivre

StandardsNational CSA C22.2 N° 48

Description

CSA File #LL23462 Class 5821 02

Two or three copper conductors, with 90ºC PVC Nylon T90 Nylon insulation. Bare bonding wire and overall jacket of moisture resistant and flame retardant PVC, with FT1 rating.

Rated 300 volts. RoHS compliant.

Application

For open or concealed wiring in dry or damp locations where not exposed to mechanical injury.

Minimum recommended handling temperature minus 25°C for 2 conductor cables and minus 10°C for 3 conductor cables (with suitable handling procedures).

Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.

Approved for use with ceiling fixtures.

Characteristics

Construction characteristicsConductor material Copper

Electrical characteristicsMaximum operating voltage 300 V

Usage characteristicsMaximum operating temperature 90 °C

SizeAWG

Number of

Conductors

Bonding WireSize AWG

(Copper)

InsulationThickness

Nylon Thickness

JacketThickness

Approximate Overall

Dimensions

ApproximateNet Cable

Weight

Ampacity30°C

Ambient

mm in mm in mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft A

14 (1) 2 14 (1) 0.76 0.030 0.10 0.004 0.76 0.030 4.9 x 9.9 0.19 x 0.39 99 67 15

12 (1) 2 14 (1) 0.76 0.030 0.10 0.004 0.76 0.030 5.3 x 10.7 0.21 x 0.42 127 85 20

10 (1) 2 12 (1) 0.76 0.030 0.10 0.004 0.76 0.030 5.9 x 12.2 0.23 x 0.48 181 122 30

(diameter)

14 (1) 3 14 (1) 0.76 0.030 0.10 0.004 0.76 0.030 8.8 0.35 126 85 15

12 (1) 3 14 (1) 0.76 0.030 0.10 0.004 0.76 0.030 9.7 0.38 166 112 20

10 (1) 3 12 (1) 0.76 0.030 0.10 0.004 0.76 0.030 10.9 0.43 239 161 30

8 (7) 3 10 (1) 0.89 0.035 0.12 0.005 1.14 0.045 14.1 0.56 391 263 45

6 (7) 3 8 (7) 1.14 0.045 0.15 0.006 1.14 0.045 17.2 0.68 601 404 65

4 (7) 3 8 (7) 1.14 0.045 0.15 0.006 1.52 0.060 20.3 0.80 876 589 85

3 (7) 3 6 (7) 1.14 0.045 0.15 0.006 2.03 0.080 22.8 0.90 1136 763 105

2 (7) 3 6 (7) 1.14 0.045 0.15 0.006 2.03 0.080 24.4 0.96 1355 911 120

Selling informationJacket Colours:#14 AWG - White 2 & 3C #14 for General Application- Blue 2C#14 for Bedroom Outlets terminating at Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)#12 AWG - Yellow#10 AWG - Orange#8 AWG and larger - White

Insulation Colours:2 Conductors - Black, White3 Conductors - Black, Red, White

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ContactResidential/Commercial/IndustrialPhone: [email protected]

NMD90 CANADEX® 300 Volts 90ºCNMD90 CANADEX® Al 300 Volts 90ºC

Nexans ref.: Aluminum/Aluminium


Description

Application


Three ACM aluminum conductors, with 90°C PVC Nylon T90 Nylon insulation. Bare bonding wire an overall jacket of moisture resistant and flame retardant PVC, with FT1 rating.

Rated 300 volts. RoHS compliant.


Minimum recommended handling temperature minus 10°C for 3 conductor cables (with suitable handling procedures).


Characteristics

Construction characteristicsConductor material Aluminum



SizeAWG

Number of

Conductors

Bonding Wire Size

AWG(Aluminum)

InsulationThickness

NylonThickness

JacketThickness

ApproximateOverall

DimensionsApproximate Net

Cable WeightAmpacity

30°C Ambient


8 (7) 3 10 (1) 0.89 0.035 0.12 0.005 1.14 0.045 13.7 0.54 192 129 30

6 (7) 3 8 (7) 1.14 0.045 0.15 0.006 1.14 0.045 16.6 0.65 285 192 55

4 (7) 3 6 (7) 1.14 0.045 0.15 0.006 1.52 0.060 19.8 0.78 418 281 65

2 (7) 3 6 (7) 1.14 0.045 0.15 0.006 2.03 0.080 23.5 0.93 606 407 95

Selling information

Jacket Colours: Grey

Insulation Colours: Black, Red, White

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NMD90 HEATEX® 300 Volts 90ºC


Description


NMD90 (Red) HEATEX® is a variant of copper conductor NMD90 CANADEX®, with NO WHITE WIRE in the 2 conductor cable. This cable is designed for use on 240-volt systems where there is no NEUTRAL, therefore the cable has a black and a red conductor in addition to the bare bonding wire. To make identification easier it is usually supplied with a RED overall jacket. It should NOT be used on 120 volt systems as there is no neutral, and it is dangerous to use either the red or the black as a neutral. Large sizes are available for use with electric furnaces.

Application


Minimum recommended handling temperature minus 25°C (with suitable handling procedures).


Specifically designed for 240 V heating circuits.

Characteristics




SizeAWG

Number of

Conductors


(Copper)

InsulationThickness

Nylon Thickness

JacketThickness

Approximate Overall

Dimensions

ApproximateNet Cable Weight

Ampacity30°C Ambient


14 (1) 2 14 (1) 0.76 0.030 0.10 0.004 0.76 0.030 4.9 x 9.9 0.19 x 0.39 99 67 15

12 (1) 2 14 (1) 0.76 0.030 0.10 0.004 0.76 0.030 5.3 x 10.7 0.21 x 0.42 127 85 20

10 (1) 2 12 (1) 0.76 0.030 0.10 0.004 0.76 0.030 5.9 x 12.2 0.23 x 0.48 181 122 30

8 (7) 2 10 (1) 0.89 0.035 0.12 0.005 1.14 0.045 7.7 x 15.9 0.3 x 0.63 299 201 45

6 (7) 2 8 (7) 1.14 0.045 0.15 0.006 1.14 0.045 9.0 x 19.5 0.35 x 0.77 453 304 65

4 (7) 2 8 (7) 1.14 0.045 0.15 0.006 1.52 0.060 19.0 0.75 638 429 85

3 (7) 2 6 (7) 1.14 0.045 0.15 0.006 2.03 0.080 21.3 0.84 839 564 105

2 (7) 2 6 (7) 1.14 0.045 0.15 0.006 2.03 0.080 22.8 0.90 986 663 120

Selling informationNote: Sizes 4 AWG and larger are twisted.Jacket Colour: Red

Insulation Colours: Black, Red

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NMWU SUPERVEX 300 Volts 60ºC


Description

Application

CSA File LL23462 Class 5821 02

Two or three copper conductors with extra thickness of 60°C PVC insulation. Bare bonding wire and an overall sunlight resistant PVC jacket. Rated 300 volts.

For direct earth burial (with protection as required by the inspection authority).For wiring exposed to the weather. For Category 1 and 2 locations see Section 22 of the Canadian Electrical Code including barns, stables, etc.For open and concealed wiring in wet or dry locations where not exposed to mechanical injury.Minimum recommended handling temperature minus 25°C (except for 3 conductor cables at minus 10°C) with suitable handling procedures.Maximum conductor temperature 60°C.

Characteristics




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Size AWG

Numberof

Conductors

BondingWireSize

AWG(Copper)

InsulationThickness

JacketThickness

Approx.Overall

Dimensions

Approx.Net

CableWeightCopper

Conductors

Ampacity(amps)30°C

Ambient

mm in mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft

14 (1) 2 14 (1) 1.52 0.060 0.76 0.030 6.3x12.7 0.25x0.50 142 95 15

12 (1) 2 14 (1) 1.52 0.060 0.76 0.030 6.8x13.6 0.27x0.53 173 117 20

10 (1) 2 12 (1) 1.52 0.060 0.76 0.030 7.3x15.1 0.29x0.59 234 157 30

8 (7) 2 10 (1) 1.91 0.075 1.14 0.045 9.9x20.0 0.39x0.79 402 270 40

6 (7) 2 10 (1) 2.29 0.090 1.14 0.045 11.6x23.5 0.46x0.92 565 379 55**

4 (7) 2 8 (7) 2.29 0.090 1.52 0.060 23.9 0.94 804 541 70

3 (7) 2 8 (7) 2.29 0.090 2.03 0.080 26.3 1.04 995 669 80

2 (7) 2 8 (7) 2.29 0.090 2.03 0.080 27.9 1.10 1157 778 100

NOTE: 2/C cables sizes 4 AWG and larger and all 3/C cables are twisted

14 (1) 3 14 (1) 1.52 0.060 0.76 0.030 11.9 0.47 181 122 15

12 (1) 3 14 (1) 1.52 0.060 0.76 0.030 12.8 0.50 227 152 20

10 (1) 3 12 (1) 1.52 0.060 0.76 0.030 13.9 0.55 306 205 30

8 (7) 3 10 (1) 1.91 0.075 1.14 0.045 18.6 0.73 523 351 40

6 (7) 3 10 (1) 2.29 0.090 1.14 0.045 22.3 0.88 752 505 55**

4 (7) 3 8 (7) 2.29 0.090 1.52 0.060 25.6 1.01 1098 738 70

3 (7) 3 8 (7) 2.29 0.090 2.03 0.080 28.1 1.11 1354 910 80

2 (7) 3 8 (7) 2.29 0.090 2.03 0.080 29.8 1.17 1591 1069 100


NMWU SUPERVEX 300 Volts 60ºC

Selling informationJacket Colours: Black is standard and is sunlight resistant.White jackets are available on request. These can be sunlight resistant, if required. Insulation Colours: 2 Conductors - Black, White 3 Conductors - Black, Red, White

** For 3 wire 120/240 and 120/208 volt residential services or sub-services, the allowable ampacity for size 6 AWG shall be 60 amperes. In this case, the 5% adjustment per Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.


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Annunciator Wire 60°C

BELLS & BUZZERS

StandardsInternational Nexans specification

Description

Application

Solid Bare Copper Conductor(s), with a flame retardant, heat and moisture resisting PVC insulation with FT1 rating. Two or three insulated conductors are twisted. LEAD FREE.

For connecting electric call bells, buzzer systems, door chimes, etc., on low voltage battery or transformer circuits. Multiconductors suitable for oil burner control, inter-communications, etc.

Characteristics



Size AWG Number of ConductorsInsulation Thickness

OverallDiameter**

Net CableWeight

mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft

22(1) 2 0.38 0.015 2.9 0.115 9 6

22(1) 3 0.38 0.015 3.1 0.124 14 10

20(1) 2 0.38 0.015 3.3 0.128 14 9

20(1) 3 0.38 0.015 3.5 0.138 20 14

19(1) 1 0.38 0.015 1.7 0.068 8 5

19(1) 2 0.38 0.015 3.4 0.136 16 11

19(1) 3 0.38 0.015 3.7 0.147 24 16

18(1) 1 0.38 0.015 1.8 0.072 10 7

*18(1) 2 0.30 0.012 1.7x3.6 0.067x0.141 19 13

18(1) 2 0.38 0.015 3.7 0.145 20 13

18(1) 3 0.38 0.015 4.0 0.156 30 20

16(1) 2 0.38 0.015 4.2 0.166 29 20

16(1) 3 0.38 0.015 4.5 0.179 44 30

Selling information*Insulated conductors are laid parallel.

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TEW


Description

Application

CSA Spec: C22.2 No. 127Size Range: 24 AWG to 4/0 AWGUL Listed: Appliance Wiring-Material, AWM Style 1015, 24 AWG to 9 AWG File No. E-34548

Solid or Stranded Soft Bare Copper Conductor, Thermoplastic Insulation with extruded nylon jacket.

Internal Wiring of Electrical Equipment and Lighting Fixtures.Note: 105ºC rating in dry locations and 60ºC where exposed to oil.

CharacteristicsConstruction characteristics

Conductor material CopperElectrical characteristics

Maximum operating voltage 600 VUsage characteristics

Maximum operating temperature 105 °C

SizeAWG

No. ofStrands

Insulation Thickness Overall Diameter ConductorAmpacity

Net Cable Weight

mm in mm in kg/km lb/kft

24 1 0.8 0.03 2.1 0.082 2 6 4

24 7 0.8 0.03 2.2 0.085 2 6 4

22 1 0.8 0.03 2.2 0.087 3 8 5

22 7 0.8 0.03 2.3 0.091 3 8 5

20 1 0.8 0.03 2.4 0.094 4 10 7

20 10 0.8 0.03 2.6 0.101 4 10 7

18 1 0.8 0.03 2.6 0.102 6 13 9

18 7 0.8 0.03 2.7 0.108 6 13 9

18 16 0.8 0.03 2.8 0.109 6 13 9

16 1 0.8 0.03 2.9 0.113 8 18 12

16 7 0.8 0.03 3.0 0.120 8 20 13

16 26 0.8 0.03 3.1 0.122 8 20 13

14 1 0.8 0.03 3.2 0.126 17 27 18

14 7 0.8 0.03 3.4 0.133 17 28 19

14 19 0.8 0.03 3.4 0.133 17 27 18

14 41 0.8 0.03 3.5 0.136 17 28 19

12 1 0.8 0.03 3.6 0.143 23 39 26

12 7 0.8 0.03 3.8 0.151 23 40 27

12 19 0.8 0.03 3.8 0.151 23 40 27

12 65 0.8 0.03 3.9 0.155 23 40 27

10 1 0.8 0.03 4.2 0.165 28 58 39

10 7 0.8 0.03 4.5 0.176 28 61 41

10 19 0.8 0.03 4.5 0.176 28 61 41

10 105 0.8 0.03 4.6 0.180 28 63 42 9


TW (–40°C) PVC 600 Volts 60ºC Cu


Description

Application


Single copper conductor with a flame retardant, low temperature, moisture resisting PVC insulation with FT 1 rating. Rated 600 volts.

For exposed wiring, and in raceways (except cable trays and ventilated flexible cableways) in dry or wet locations.For exposed wiring exposed to the weather. Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures).Maximum conductor temperature 60°C.

Characteristics




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TW (–40°C) PVC 600 Volts 60ºC Cu

Size AWGor

kcmil

Insulation Thickness

Approximate Diameter

Approximate Net Cable Weight

Copper ConductorsAmpacity (amps)

30°C Ambient

mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kftFreeAir Conduit#

14 (1) 0.76 0.030 3.2 0.13 26 18 20 15

12 (1) 0.76 0.030 3.6 0.14 39 26 25 20

10 (1) 0.76 0.030 4.2 0.16 58 39 40 30

14 (7) 0.76 0.030 3.4 0.13 28 19 20 15

12 (7) 0.76 0.030 3.8 0.15 41 27 25 20

10 (7) 0.76 0.030 4.4 0.18 61 41 40 30

8 (7) 1.14 0.450 6.0 0.24 101 68 55 40

6 (7) 1.52 0.060 7.7 0.30 163 109 80 55*

4 (7) 1.52 0.060 8.8 0.35 243 164 105 70

3 (7) 1.52 0.060 9.5 0.38 299 201 120 80

2 (7) 1.52 0.060 10.3 0.41 369 248 140 100

1 (19) 2.03 0.080 12.2 0.48 472 317 165 110

1/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 13.1 0.52 584 392 195 125

2/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 14.2 0.56 730 490 225 145

3/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 15.4 0.61 894 601 260 165

4/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 16.8 0.66 1117 751 300 195

250 (37) 2.41 0.095 18.7 0.73 1318 885 340 215

300 (37) 2.41 0.095 20.5 0.81 1572 1056 375 240

350 (37) 2.41 0.095 21.6 0.85 1773 1191 420 260

400 (37) 2.41 0.095 22.9 0.90 2060 1384 455 280

500 (37) 2.41 0.950 25.0 0.99 2545 1710 515 320

600 (61) 2.79 0.110 27.8 1.09 3063 2058 575 355

750 (61) 2.79 0.110 30.4 1.20 3785 2544 655 400

1000 (61) 2.79 0.110 34.2 1.35 4983 3348 780 455

Selling informationColours: Standard colours are available.*For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208 volt residential services or sub-services, the allowable ampacity for size 6 AWG shall be 60 amperes. In this case, the 5% adjustment per Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.# Based on not more than 3 copper conductors in raceway or cable.

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TW75 PVC 600 Volts 75ºCTW75 PVC 600 Volts Al

Nexans ref.: TW75 Al


Description

Application


Single ACM aluminum conductor with a flame retardant, heat and moisture resisting PVC insulation with FT1 rating. Rated 600 volts. Sunlight Resistant. LEAD FREE.

For exposed wiring and in raceways (except cable trays and ventilated flexible cableways) in dry or wet locations.

For exposed wiring where exposed to weather.

Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 10°C.


Characteristics




SizeAWG orkcmil

InsulationThickness

NominalDiameter

Approximate NetCable Weight

Ampacity (A) 30°C Ambient Free Air# Conduit##

mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft 60ºC 75ºC 60ºC 75ºC6 (7) 1.52 0.060 7.4 0.29 77 52 65 75 40 50

4 (7) 1.52 0.060 8.4 0.33 108 73 85 100 55 65

3 (7) 1.52 0.060 9.1 0.36 129 86 95 115 65 75

2 (7) 1.52 0.060 9.9 0.39 154 103 115 135 75 90

1 (18) 2.03 0.080 11.7 0.46 206 138 130 155 85 100

1/0 (18) 2.03 0.080 12.7 0.50 246 165 150 180 100 120

2/0 (18) 2.03 0.080 13.7 0.54 295 198 175 210 115 135

3/0 (18) 2.03 0.080 14.7 0.58 356 239 200 240 130 155

4/0 (18) 2.03 0.080 16.3 0.64 431 287 235 280 150 180

250 (35) 2.41 0.095 18.0 0.71 520 349 265 315 170 205

300 (35) 2.41 0.095 19.3 0.76 604 406 295 350 195 230

350 (35) 2.41 0.095 20.6 0.81 687 462 330 395 210 250

400 (35) 2.41 0.095 21.6 0.85 769 517 355 425 225 270

500 (35) 2.41 0.095 23.6 0.93 929 624 405 485 260 310

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TW75 PVC 600 Volts 75ºCTW75 PVC 600 Volts Al

Nexans ref.: TW75 Al

Selling informationColours: Standard colours are available.

Conductors are compact AA-8000 series aluminum alloy (ACM).#See Table 3 in the Canadian Electrical Code.##Based on not more than 3 aluminum conductors in raceway or cable. See Table 4 in the Canadian Electrical Code.


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TW75 PVC 600 Volts 75ºCTW75 PVC 600 Volts Cu

Nexans ref.: TW75 Cu

SERVICE ENTRANCE OR SUPPLY WIRE


Description

Application


Single copper conductor with a flame retardant, heat and moisture resisting PVC insulation with FT1 rating. Rated 600 volts. Sunlight Resistant 6 AWG and larger. LEAD FREE.

For exposed wiring and in raceways (except cable trays and ventilated flexible cableways) in dry or wet locations.

For exposed wiring where exposed to weather.

Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 10°C.


Characteristics




TW75 PVC 600 Volts 75ºCTW75 PVC 600 Volts Cu

Nexans ref.: TW75 Cu

Size AWGor

kcmil




Ampacity 30°C Ambient (amps)

Copper Conductors

mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kftFreeAir#

Conduit##

14 (1) 0.76 0.030 3.2 0.13 26 18 20 15

12 (1) 0.76 0.030 3.6 0.14 39 26 25 20

10 (1) 0.76 0.030 4.2 0.16 58 39 40 30

14 (7) 0.76 0.030 3.4 0.13 28 19 20 15

12 (7) 0.76 0.030 3.8 0.15 41 27 25 20

10 (7) 0.76 0.030 4.4 0.18 61 41 40 30

8 (7) 1.14 0.045 6.0 0.24 101 68 65 45

6 (7) 1.52 0.060 7.7 0.30 163 110 95 65

4 (7) 1.52 0.060 8.8 0.35 244 164 125 85

3 (7) 1.52 0.060 9.5 0.38 299 201 145 100

2 (7) 1.52 0.060 10.3 0.41 369 248 170 115

1 (19) 2.03 0.080 12.2 0.48 472 317 195 130

1/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 13.1 0.52 584 392 230 150

2/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 14.2 0.56 730 490 265 175

3/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 15.4 0.61 894 601 310 200

4/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 16.8 0.66 1117 751 360 230

250 (37) 2.41 0.095 18.7 0.73 1318 885 405 255

300 (37) 2.41 0.095 20.5 0.81 1574 1057 445 285

350 (37) 2.41 0.095 21.6 0.85 1773 1191 505 310

400 (37) 2.41 0.095 22.9 0.91 2061 1385 545 335

500 (37) 2.41 0.095 25.0 0.99 2547 1711 620 380

Selling informationColours: Standard colours are available.#See Table 1 in the Canadian Electrical Code. ##Based on not more than 3 copper conductors in raceway or cable. See Table 2 in the Canadian Electric Code.

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TWU (-40ºC) PVC Cu 600 Volts 60ºC

Buried Circuits


Description

Application

CSA File #LL23462 Class 5832-02

Single solid or compressed stranded (Class B) copper conductor with extra thickness of FT1 rated flame retardant, low temperature, moisture resisting PVC insulation. Rated 600 volts. LEAD FREE

For direct earth burial (with protection as required by the Local Inspection Authority). Direct buried installations must comply with 2012 CEC Rules 12-012 and 4-004. For exposed wiring exposed to the weather. Cables are marked "SR" for sunlight resistant (all colours). For service entrance above or below ground. Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures).


Characteristics




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TWU (-40ºC) PVC Cu 600 Volts 60ºC

Size AWGor

kcmil




Copper ConductorsAmpacity (amps)

30°C Ambient

mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kftFreeAir Conduit#

14 (1) 1.52 0.060 4.7 0.19 39 26 20 15

12 (1) 1.52 0.060 5.2 0.20 53 35 25 20

10 (1) 1.52 0.060 5.7 0.22 73 49 40 30

14 (7) 1.52 0.060 4.9 0.19 41 27 20 15

12 (7) 1.52 0.060 5.4 0.21 55 37 25 20

10 (7) 1.52 0.060 6.0 0.24 77 52 40 30

8 (7) 2.03 0.080 7.8 0.31 126 85 55 40

6 (7) 2.03 0.080 8.7 0.34 180 121 80 55**

4 (7) 2.03 0.080 9.9 0.39 263 177 105 70

3 (7) 2.03 0.080 10.6 0.42 320 215 120 80

2 (7) 2.03 0.080 11.4 0.45 392 263 140 100

1 (19) 2.41 0.095 12.9 0.51 490 329 165 110

1/0 (19) 2.41 0.095 13.9 0.55 606 407 195 125

2/0 (19) 2.41 0.095 15.0 0.59 753 506 225 145

3/0 (19) 2.41 0.095 16.3 0.64 919 618 260 165

4/0 (19) 2.41 0.095 17.6 0.70 1137 764 300 195

250 (37) 2.79 0.110 19.4 0.76 1348 906 340 215

300 (37) 2.79 0.110 21.3 0.84 1606 1079 375 240

350 (37) 2.79 0.110 22.3 0.88 1852 1245 420 260

400 (37) 2.79 0.110 23.7 0.93 2097 1409 455 280

500 (37) 2.79 0.110 25.8 1.02 2586 1737 515 320

600 (61) 3.18 0.125 28.6 1.13 3108 2089 575 355

750 (61) 3.18 0.125 31.2 1.23 3835 2577 655 400

1000 (61) 3.18 0.125 35.0 1.38 5039 3386 780 455

Selling informationColours: Standard colours are available. *Direct buried installations must comply with C.E. Code Rules 12-012 and 4-004.**For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208 volt residential services or sub-services, the allowable ampacity for size #6 AWG shall be 60 amperes.In this case, the 5% adjustment per Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.# Based on not more than 3 copper conductors in raceway or cable.

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INSTAGLIDE® T90 Nylon / TWN75 600 Volts 90ºC Cu


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PVC Insulated Nylon Covered Cables

Description

Application


U.L. Standard #83 - U.L. Approval # E70347

Single copper conductor with thin wall PVC insulation and nylon covering with FT1 rating. Rated 600 volts. LEAD FREE.

Nexans INSTAGLIDE® reduced friction construction in sizes 6 AWG and larger.

General purpose building wire for installation as exposed or concealed wiring and in raceways (except cable trays) in dry or damp locations.Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 10°C (with suitable handling procedures).Maximum conductor temperature 90°C dry, 75°C in wet locations, and 60°C when exposed to oil.Approved for use with ceiling fixtures.

Nexans INSTAGLIDE® reduced friction construction in sizes 6 AWG and larger.

Harmonized Product Print Legend:

E53058 F INSTAGLIDE® 2/0 AWG (67.4mm²) (UL) THHN OR THWN-2 OR GR II OR MTW 600 VOLT VW-1 CT USE MADE IN CANADA LL 23462 2/0 AWG CSA/ACNOR T90 / TWN75 NYLON FT1

Characteristics





INSTAGLIDE® T90 Nylon / TWN75 600 Volts 90ºC Cu

Size AWGor

kcmil

InsulationThickness

NylonThickness

ApproximateDiameter

Approx. NetCable Weight

Ampacity(amps at 30°C Ambient) Where

exposedto oil

Conduit#

Damp & Dry Wet

mm in mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kftFreeAir

Conduit#

FreeAir

Conduit#

14 (1) 0.38 0.015 0.10 0.004 2.7 0.11 25 15 20 15 20 15 15

12 (1) 0.38 0.015 0.10 0.004 3.1 0.12 35 23 25 20 25 20 20

10 (1) 0.51 0.020 0.10 0.004 3.9 0.15 55 37 40 30 40 30 30

14 (19) 0.38 0.015 0.10 0.004 2.8 0.11 24 16 20 15 20 15 15

12 (19) 0.38 0.015 0.10 0.004 3.3 0.13 36 24 25 20 25 20 20

10 (19) 0.51 0.020 0.10 0.004 4.2 0.17 58 39 40 30 40 30 30

8 (19) 0.76 0.030 0.13 0.005 5.5 0.22 96 65 70 45 65 45 40

6 (19) 0.76 0.030 0.13 0.005 6.5 0.26 146 98 100 65 95 65 55

4 (19) 1.02 0.040 0.15 0.006 8.3 0.33 233 157 135 85 125 85 70

3 (19) 1.02 0.040 0.15 0.006 9.0 0.36 288 193 155 105 145 100 80

2 (19) 1.02 0.040 0.15 0.006 9.8 0.39 357 240 180 120 170 115 100

1 (19) 1.27 0.050 0.18 0.007 10.9 0.43 446 300 210 140 195 130 110

1/0 (19) 1.27 0.050 0.18 0.007 11.8 0.47 555 373 245 155 230 150 125

2/0 (19) 1.27 0.050 0.18 0.007 12.9 0.51 698 470 285 185** 265 175 145

3/0 (19) 1.27 0.050 0.18 0.007 14.2 0.56 862 579 330 210 310 200 165

4/0 (19) 1.27 0.050 0.18 0.007 15.5 0.61 1077 724 385 235 360 230 195

250 (37) 1.52 0.060 0.20 0.008 17.2 0.68 1272 855 425 265 405 255 215

300 (37) 1.52 0.060 0.20 0.008 18.5 0.73 1521 1022 480 295 445 285 240

350 (37) 1.52 0.060 0.20 0.008 19.7 0.78 1762 1184 530 325 505 310 260

400 (37) 1.52 0.060 0.20 0.008 20.8 0.82 2002 1345 575 345 545 335 280

500 (37) 1.52 0.060 0.20 0.008 22.9 0.90 2482 1668 660 395 620 380 320

**For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208V residential services or sub-services, the allowable ampacity for #2/0 AWG copper shall be 200 amperes. In these cases, the 5% adjustment per C.E. Code Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.

#Based on not more than 3 copper conductors in raceway or cable.

Selling information

Colours: Standard colours are available. T90 / TWN75 is NOT sunlight resistant.

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INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 90°C1 kV Aluminum

Nexans ref.: RW90

INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) EXELENE® XLPE 1 kV Aluminum Service Entrance and Branch Circuit Wire


Description

Application

CSA File #L23462 Class 5832 03.

Compact stranded AA-8000 series aluminum conductor material (ACM) per ASTM B801 Class B or ASTM B836 (Single Input Wire) with low temperature moisture resisting EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation. RoHS compliant.

For open wiring and raceways (except cabletroughs and ventilated flexible cableway) in dry or wet locations.For exposed wiring where exposed to weather with sunlight resistant insulation. Standard Black 6 AWG and larger is sunlight resistant and marked "SR"; coloured insulation is NOT.Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures).Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.Approved for use with ceiling fixtures. Nexans INSTAGLIDE® reduced friction construction in sizes 6 AWG and larger, black and colours.

Characteristics



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INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 90°C1 kV Aluminum

Nexans ref.: RW90

RW90 1 kV Aluminum

SizeAWG orkcmil

InsulationThickness

NominalDiameter


Ampacity (Note 5) (A) 30°C Ambient Free Air (Note 2) Conduit (Note 3)

mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft 60ºC 75ºC 90ºC 60ºC 75ºC 90ºC

6 (7) 1.52 0.060 7.4 0.29 64 43 65 75 85 40 5055

(Note 4)

4 (7) 1.52 0.060 8.6 0.34 91 61 85 100 115 55 65 75

3 (7) 1.52 0.060 9.1 0.36 108 73 95 115 130 65 75 85

2 (6) 1.52 0.060 9.9 0.39 131 88 115 135 150 75 90 100

1 (8) 2.03 0.080 11.7 0.46 177 119 130 155 175 85 100 115

1/0 (10) 2.03 0.080 12.7 0.50 213 143 150 180 205 100 120 135

2/0 (12) 2.03 0.080 13.7 0.54 257 173 175 210 235 115 135 150

3/0 (16) 2.03 0.080 15.0 0.59 312 210 200 240 270 130 155 175

4/0 (18) 2.03 0.080 16.2 0.64 384 258 235 280 315 150 180 205

250 (35) 2.28 0.090 17.8 0.70 475 307 265 315 355 170 205 230

300 (35) 2.28 0.090 19.1 0.75 536 360 295 350 395 195 230 260

350 (35) 2.28 0.090 20.3 0.80 614 413 330 395 445 210 250 280

400 (35) 2.28 0.090 21.3 0.84 692 465 355 425 480 225 270 305

500 (35) 2.28 0.090 23.4 0.92 844 567 405 485 545 260 310 350

600 (58) 2.28 0.090 25.1 0.99 997 670 455 545 615 285 340 385

750 (58) 2.28 0.090 27.7 1.09 1223 822 520 620 700 320 385 435

1000 (58) 2.28 0.090 31.5 1.24 1600 1075 630 750 845 375 445 500

Notes:

1) Where stated, “nominal” and “approximate” values are provided for information purposes only and are subject to standard manufacturing tolerances.2) Based on CE Code Table 3, for single conductors in free air.3) Based on CE Code Table 4, for not more than 3 current carrying conductors in a cable or raceway.4) For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V residential services or sub-services the allowableampacity for 6 AWG shall be 60 amperes. In this case, the 5% adjustment Rule (CE Code Rule 8-106(1)) cannot be applied.5) The maximum conductor temperature (used to determine the maximum conductorampacity) shall be based on the lowest temperature rating of the electrical equipment, any wire connector, or cable (CE Code Rule 4-006).

Selling informationColours: Standard colours are available.Non-jacketed RW-90 (XLPE) cables are not suitable for installation in vaults and switchrooms under the conditions of C.E. Code Part 1 Rule 12-2202(3). Suitable flame retardant jacketed cables are available on request.

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INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 90°C1 kV Copper

Nexans ref.: RW90

INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) EXELENE® XLPE 1 kV Copper Service Entrance and Branch Circuit Wire


Description

Application


Single solid or compressed stranded (Class B) copper conductor with low temperature moisture resisting EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation. RoHS compliant.


Characteristics



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INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 90°C1 kV Copper

SizeAWG orkcmil

InsulationThickness

NominalDiameter


Ampacity (Note 6) (A) 30°C AmbientFree Air (Note 2) Conduit (Note 3)

mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft 60ºC 75ºC 90ºC 60ºC 75ºC 90ºC14 (1) (Note 5) 1.14 0.045 3.9 0.16 28 19 25 30 35 20 20 25

12 (1) (Note 5) 1.14 0.045 4.4 0.17 40 27 30 35 40 25 25 30

10 (1) (Note 5) 1.14 0.045 5.0 0.20 59 40 40 50 55 30 35 40

14 (7) (Note 5) 1.14 0.045 4.1 0.16 28 19 25 30 35 20 20 25

12 (7) (Note 5) 1.14 0.045 4.6 0.18 42 28 30 35 40 25 25 30

10 (7) (Note 5) 1.14 0.045 5.2 0.21 61 41 40 50 55 30 35 40

8 (7) 1.14 0.045 6.0 0.24 92 62 60 70 80 40 50 55

6 (7) 1.52 0.060 7.8 0.31 149 100 80 95 10555

(Note 4) 65 75

4 (7) 1.52 0.060 9.0 0.35 226 152 105 125 140 70 85 95

3 (7) 1.52 0.060 9.7 0.38 280 188 120 145 165 85 100 115

2 (7) 1.52 0.060 10.5 0.41 347 233 140 170 190 95 115 130

1 (19) 2.03 0.080 12.2 0.48 439 295 165 195 220 110 130 145

1/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 13.0 0.51 524 352 195 230 260 125 150 170

2/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 14.1 0.56 651 437 220 265 300 145 175195

(Note 4)

3/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 15.3 0.60 810 544 260 310 350 165 200 225

4/0 (19) 2.03 0.080 16.7 0.66 1007 676 300 360 405 195 230 260

250 (37) 2.28 0.090 18.4 0.72 1252 841 340 405 455 215 255 290

300 (37) 2.28 0.090 20.4 0.80 1490 1001 370 445 500 240 285 320

350 (37) 2.28 0.090 20.9 0.82 1642 1103 425 505 570 260 310 350

400 (37) 2.28 0.090 22.8 0.90 1966 1321 455 545 615 280 335 380

500 (37) 2.28 0.090 24.9 0.98 2433 1635 520 620 700 320 380 430

600 (61) 2.28 0.090 26.9 1.06 2903 1951 580 690 780 350 420 475

750 (61) 2.28 0.09 29.5 1.16 3603 2421 655 785 885 400 475 535

1000 (61) 2.28 0.09 33.3 1.31 4764 3201 785 935 1055 455 545 615

Selling informationColours: Standard colours are available.Non-jacketed RW90 (XLPE) cables are not suitable for installation in vaults and switchrooms under the conditions of C.E. Code Part 1 Rule 12-2202(3). Suitable flame retardant jacketed cables are available on request.

Notes:1) Where stated, “nominal” and “approximate” values are provided for information purposes only and are subject to standard manufacturing tolerances.2) Based on CE Code Table 1, for single conductors in free air.3) Based on CE Code Table 2, for not more than 3 current carrying conductors in a cable or raceway.4) For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V residential services or sub-services the allowable ampacity for 6 AWG shall be 60 amperes, and 2/0 AWG shall be 200 amperes. In this case, the 5% adjustment Rule (CE Code Rule 8-106(1)) cannot be applied.5) The overcurrent protection shall not exceed 15 amperes for 14 AWG, 20 amperes for 12 AWG, and 30 amperes for 10 AWG after any corrections factors for ambient temperature and number of conductors have been applied (CE Code Rule 14-104(2)), or as provided for by other Rules of the CE Code.6) The maximum conductor temperature (used to determine the maximum conductor ampacity) shall be based on the lowest temperature rating of the electrical equipment, any wire connector, or cable (CE Code Rule 4-006).

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INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 90°C600 V Aluminum

Nexans ref.: RW90

INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) EXELENE® XLPE 600 V Aluminum Service Entrance and Branch Circuit Wire


Description

Application


Compact stranded AA-8000 series aluminum conductor material (ACM) per ASTM B801 Class B or ASTM B836 (Single Input Wire) with low temperature moisture resisting EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene insulation. RoHS compliant.


Characteristics



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INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 90°C600 V Aluminum

Nexans ref.: RW90

RW90 600 V Aluminum

SizeAWG orkcmil

InsulationThickness

NominalDiameter




6 (7) 1.14 0.045 6.6 0.26 57 38 65 75 85 40 5055

(Note 4)

4 (7) 1.14 0.045 7.7 0.30 83 56 85 100 115 55 65 75

3 (7) 1.14 0.045 8.3 0.33 101 68 95 115 130 65 75 85

2 (6) 1.14 0.045 9.1 0.36 122 82 115 135 150 75 90 100

1 (8) 1.40 0.055 10.4 0.41 158 106 130 155 175 85 100 115

1/0 (10) 1.40 0.055 11.3 0.45 193 130 150 180 205 100 120 135

2/0 (12) 1.40 0.055 12.3 0.49 237 159 175 210 235 115 135 150

3/0 (16) 1.40 0.055 13.5 0.53 290 195 200 240 270 130 155 175

4/0 (18) 1.40 0.055 14.8 0.59 360 242 235 280 315 150 180 205

250 (35) 1.65 0.065 16.5 0.65 433 291 265 315 355 170 205 230

300 (35) 1.65 0.065 17.8 0.70 510 343 295 350 395 195 230 260

350 (35) 1.65 0.065 18.9 0.75 588 395 330 395 445 210 250 280

400 (35) 1.65 0.065 20.0 0.79 662 445 355 425 480 225 270 305

500 (35) 1.65 0.065 22.0 0.87 815 548 405 485 545 260 310 350

600 (58) 2.03 0.080 24.7 0.97 1000 671 455 545 615 285 340 385

750 (58) 2.03 0.080 27.1 1.07 1235 830 520 620 700 320 385 435

1000 (58) 2.03 0.080 31.0 1.22 1610 1082 630 750 845 375 445 500

Notes:

1) Where stated, “nominal” and “approximate” values are provided for information purposes only and are subject to standard manufacturing tolerances.2) Based on CE Code Table 3, for single conductors in free air.3) Based on CE Code Table 4, for not more than 3 current carrying conductors in a cable or raceway. 4) For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V residential services or sub-services the allowable ampacity for 6 AWG shall be 60 amperes. In this case, the 5% adjustment Rule (CE Code Rule 8-106(1)) cannot be applied. 5) The maximum conductor temperature (used to determine the maximum conductor ampacity) shall be based on the lowest temperature rating of the electrical equipment, any wire connector, or cable (CE Code Rule 4-006).


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INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 90°C600 V Copper

Nexans ref.: RW90

INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) EXELENE® XLPE 600 V Copper Service Entrance and Branch Circuit Wire


Description

Application


Single solid or compressed stranded (Class B) copper conductor with low temperature moisture resisting EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation. RoHS compliant.


Characteristics



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INSTAGLIDE® RW90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 90°C600 V Copper

SizeAWG orkcmil

InsulationThickness

NominalDiameter



mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft 60ºC 75ºC 90ºC 60ºC 75ºC 90ºC14 (1) (Note 5) 0.76 0.030 3.2 0.13 24 16 25 30 35 20 20 25

12 (1) (Note 5) 0.76 0.030 3.6 0.14 35 24 30 35 40 25 25 30

10 (1) (Note 5) 0.76 0.030 4.1 0.16 54 36 40 50 55 30 35 40

14 (7) (Note 5) 0.76 0.030 3.3 0.13 25 17 25 30 35 20 20 25

12 (7) (Note 5) 0.76 0.030 3.8 0.15 37 25 30 35 40 25 25 30

10 (7) (Note 5) 0.76 0.030 4.6 0.18 57 38 40 50 55 30 35 40

8 (7) 1.14 0.045 5.9 0.23 92 62 60 70 80 40 50 55

6 (7) 1.14 0.045 6.8 0.27 141 95 80 95 10555

(Note 4) 65 75

4 (7) 1.14 0.045 8.0 0.32 217 146 105 125 140 70 85 95

3 (7) 1.14 0.045 8.7 0.34 269 181 120 145 165 85 100 115

2 (7) 1.14 0.045 9.5 0.37 336 226 140 170 190 95 115 130

1 (19) 1.40 0.055 11.0 0.43 429 288 165 195 220 110 130 145

1/0 (19) 1.40 0.055 11.8 0.47 532 358 195 230 260 125 150 170

2/0 (19) 1.40 0.055 12.9 0.51 672 452 220 265 300 145 175195

(Note 4)

3/0 (19) 1.40 0.055 14.2 0.56 833 560 260 310 350 165 200 225

4/0 (19) 1.40 0.055 15.6 0.61 1040 699 300 360 405 195 230 260

250 (37) 1.65 0.065 17.2 0.68 1238 832 340 405 455 215 255 290

300 (37) 1.65 0.065 18.8 0.74 1454 977 370 445 500 240 285 320

350 (37) 1.65 0.065 19.9 0.78 1713 1151 425 505 570 260 310 350

400 (37) 1.65 0.065 21.2 0.84 1924 1293 455 545 615 280 335 380

500 (37) 1.65 0.065 23.3 0.92 2387 1604 520 620 700 320 380 430

600 (61) 2.03 0.080 26.0 1.03 2883 1937 580 690 780 350 420 475

750 (61) 2.03 0.080 28.9 1.13 3582 2407 655 785 885 400 475 535

1000 (61) 2.03 0.080 32.4 1.28 4438 3184 785 935 1055 455 545 615


Notes:1) Where stated, “nominal” and “approximate” values are provided for information purposes only and are subject to standard manufacturing tolerances.2) Based on CE Code Table 1, for single conductors in free air.3) Based on CE Code Table 2, for not more than 3 current carrying conductors in a cable or raceway.4) For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V residential services or sub-services the allowable ampacity for 6 AWG shall be 60 amperes, and 2/0 AWG shall be 200 amperes. In this case, the 5% adjustment Rule (CE Code Rule 8-106(1)) cannot be applied.5) The overcurrent protection shall not exceed 15 amperes for 14 AWG, 20 amperes for 12 AWG, and 30 amperes for 10 AWG after any corrections factors for ambient temperature and number of conductors have been applied (CE Code Rule 14-104(2)), or as provided for by other Rules of the CE Code.6) The maximum conductor temperature (used to determine the maximum conductor ampacity) shall be based on the lowest temperature rating of the electrical equipment, any wire connector, or cable (CE Code Rule 4-006).

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INSTAPLEXTM RW90 (–40°C) XLPE 600 V Copper Cabled Feeders


Description


Compressed stranded (Class B) copper conductor with low temperature moisture resisting EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, cabled without a ground wire. RoHS compliant.

Application

For open wiring and raceways (except cabletroughs and ventilated flexible cableway) in dry or wet locations,typically as feeder circuit cables in EMT.Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures). Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.

Nexans INSTAGLIDE® reduced friction construction in sizes 6 AWG and larger, black and colours.

ConstructionConductor:

Bare, annealed copper conforming to ASTM B3 and Class B compressed stranded copper in accordance to ASTM B8, from 8 AWG to 3/0 AWG.

Insulation:

Coloured cross-linked polyethylene meeting the requirements for RW90 per CSA C22.2 No. 38.

Assembly:

Cabled without a ground wire.

Conductor Identification:

3 Conductors: Black, Red, Blue

4 Conductors: Black, Red, Blue, White

Product Print Legend:

(mon/year) NEXANS EXELENE® INSTAGLIDE® 4/0 AWG (107.22 mm2) CSA LL23462 F RW90 XLPE (-40C) 600 VOLTS

Characteristics




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Part Number

Size(AWG)

No. ofConductors

InsulationThickness

ApproximateOverall

Diameter

ApproximateNet Cable

Weight

mm inches mm inches kg/km lbs/kft

604750 8 (7) 3 1.14 0.045 12.7 0.50 280 188

604752 8 (7) 4 1.14 0.045 14.2 0.56 373 251

604720 6 (7) 3 1.14 0.045 14.7 0.58 427 287

604719 6 (7) 4 1.14 0.045 16.5 0.65 569 383

604748 3 (7) 3 1.14 0.045 18.8 0.74 817 549

604749 3 (7) 4 1.14 0.045 21.1 0.83 1091 733

604754 3/0 (19) 3 1.40 0.055 30.2 1.20 2496 1677

604755 3/0 (19) 4 1.40 0.055 34.0 1.34 3331 2238

Selling informationColours: 3 Conductors: Black, Red, Blue.4 Conductors: Black, Red, Blue, White.

INSTAPLEXTM RW90 (–40°C) XLPE 600 V Copper Cabled Feeders

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INSTAGLIDE® RWU90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 1 kV 90°C1 kV Aluminum

Nexans ref.: RWU90

INSTAGLIDE® RWU90 (–40°C) EXELENE® XLPE Underground Service Entrance and Branch Circuit Wire


Description

Application


Compact stranded AA-8000 series aluminum conductor material (ACM) per ASTM B801 Class B or ASTM B836 (Single Input Wire) with low temperature moisture resisting EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation. Rated 1000 volts. RoHS Compliant.

For direct earth burial (with protection as required by inspecting authority - direct buried installations must comply with CE Code Rules 12-012 and 4-004).For exposed wiring where exposed to weather with sunlight resistant insulation. Standard Black 8 AWG and larger is sunlight resistant and marked "SR", coloured insulation is NOT.

For service entrance above or below ground.

Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures).Maximum conductor temperature 90°C. Nexans INSTAGLIDE® reduced friction construction sizes 6 AWG and larger, black and colours.

Characteristics


Electrical characteristicsOperating voltage 1 kV


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INSTAGLIDE® RWU90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 1 kV 90°C1 kV Aluminum

Nexans ref.: RWU90

RWU 1 kV Aluminum

SizeAWG orkcmil

InsulationThickness

ApproximateDiameter


Ampacity (Note 5) (A) 30°C Ambient

Free Air(Note 2)

Conduit(Note 3)


6 (7) 2.03 0.080 8.4 0.33 77 52 65 75 85 40 5055

(Note 4)

4 (7) 2.03 0.080 9.6 0.38 106 71 85 100 115 55 65 75

3 (7) 2.03 0.080 10.2 0.40 126 85 95 115 130 65 75 85

2 (6) 2.03 0.080 11.1 0.44 150 101 115 135 150 75 90 100

1 (8) 2.41 0.095 12.4 0.49 193 130 130 155 175 85 100 115

1/0 (10) 2.41 0.095 13.5 0.53 232 156 150 180 205 100 120 135

2/0 (12) 2.41 0.095 14.5 0.57 278 187 175 210 235 115 135 150

3/0 (16) 2.41 0.095 15.7 0.62 335 225 200 240 270 130 155 175

4/0 (18) 2.41 0.095 17.3 0.68 408 274 235 280 315 150 180 205

250 (35) 2.79 0.110 19.0 0.75 494 332 265 315 355 170 205 230

300 (35) 2.79 0.110 20.3 0.80 576 387 295 350 395 195 230 260

350 (35) 2.79 0.110 21.6 0.85 668 442 330 395 445 210 250 280

400 (35) 2.79 0.110 22.6 0.89 737 495 355 425 480 225 270 305

500 (35) 2.79 0.110 24.6 0.97 896 602 405 485 545 260 310 350

600 (58) 3.17 0.125 27.2 1.07 1193 802 455 545 615 285 340 385

750 (58) 3.17 0.125 29.7 1.17 1332 895 520 620 700 320 385 435

1000 (58) 3.17 0.125 33.5 1.32 1720 1156 630 750 845 375 445 500

Notes:

1) Where stated, “nominal” and “approximate” values are provided for information purposes only and are subject to standard manufacturing tolerances.2) Based on CE Code Table 3, for single conductors in free air.3) Based on CE Code Table 4, for not more than 3 current carrying conductors in a cable or raceway.4) For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V residential services or sub-services the allowable ampacity for 6 AWG shall be 60 amperes. In this case, the 5% adjustment Rule (CE Code Rule 8-106(1)) cannot be applied.5) The maximum conductor temperature (used to determine the maximum conductor ampacity) shall be based on the lowest temperature rating of the electrical equipment, any wire connector, or cable (CE Code Rule 4-006).


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INSTAGLIDE® RWU90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 1 kV 90°C1 kV Copper

Nexans ref.: RWU90

INSTAGLIDE® RWU90 (–40°C) EXELENE® XLPE Underground Service Entrance and Branch Circuit Wire


Description

Application


Single solid or compressed stranded (Class B) copper, conductor with extra thickness of low temperature moisture resisting EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation.

Rated 1000 volts.

RoHS Compliant.

For direct earth burial (with protection as required by inspecting authority - direct buried installations must comply with CE Code Rules 12-012 and 4-004). For exposed wiring where exposed to weather with sunlight resistant insulation. Standard Black 8 AWG and larger is sunlight resistant and marked "SR", coloured insulation is NOT.

For service entrance above or below ground.

Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures).Maximum conductor temperature 90°C. Nexans INSTAGLIDE® reduced friction construction in sizes 6 AWG and larger, black and colours.

Characteristics


Electrical characteristicsOperating voltage 1 kV


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INSTAGLIDE® RWU90 (–40°C) XLPE Insulated Wire 1 kV 90°C1 kV Copper

Nexans ref.: RWU90RWU 1 kV Copper

SizeAWG orkcmil

InsulationThickness

ApproximateDiameter


Ampacity (Note 6) (A) 30°C Ambient

Free Air(Note 2)

Conduit (Note 3)


14 (1) (Note 5) 1.52 0.060 4.7 0.19 33 22 25 30 35 20 20 25

12 (1) (Note 5) 1.52 0.060 5.2 0.20 46 31 30 35 40 25 25 30

10 (1)(Note 5) 1.52 0.060 5.7 0.22 66 44 40 50 55 30 35 40

14 (7)(Note 5) 1.52 0.060 4.9 0.19 34 23 25 30 35 20 20 25

12 (7)(Note 5) 1.52 0.060 5.4 0.21 48 32 30 35 40 25 25 30

10 (7)(Note 5) 1.52 0.060 6.0 0.24 69 46 40 50 55 30 35 40

8 (7) 2.03 0.080 7.8 0.31 112 76 60 70 80 40 50 55

6 (7) 2.03 0.080 8.8 0.35 164 110 80 95 10555

(Note 4) 65 75

4 (7) 2.03 0.080 10.0 0.39 243 164 105 125 140 70 85 95

3 (7) 2.03 0.080 10.6 0.42 298 201 120 145 165 85 100 115

2 (7) 2.03 0.080 11.4 0.45 367 247 140 170 190 95 115 130

1 (19) 2.41 0.095 13.0 0.51 464 312 165 195 220 110 130 145

1/0 (19) 2.41 0.095 13.9 0.55 572 384 195 230 260 125 150 170

2/0 (19) 2.41 0.095 15.0 0.59 715 480 220 265 300 145 175195

(Note 4)

3/0 (19) 2.41 0.095 16.2 0.64 878 590 260 310 350 165 200 225

4/0 (19) 2.41 0.095 17.6 0.69 1089 732 300 360 405 195 230 260

250 (37) 2.79 0.110 19.5 0.77 1300 874 340 405 455 215 255 290

300 (37) 2.79 0.110 21.4 0.84 1544 1038 370 445 500 240 285 320

350 (37) 2.79 0.110 21.9 0.86 1775 1193 425 505 570 260 310 350

400 (37) 2.79 0.110 23.9 0.94 2027 1362 455 545 615 280 335 380

500 (37) 2.79 0.110 26.0 1.02 2507 1685 520 620 700 320 380 430

600 (61) 3.17 0.125 28.7 1.13 3012 2024 580 690 780 350 420 475

750 (61) 3.17 0.125 31.3 1.23 3728 2505 655 785 885 400 475 535

1000 (61) 3.17 0.125 35.1 1.38 4917 3304 785 935 1055 455 545 615

Notes:1) Where stated, “nominal” and “approximate” values are provided for information purposes only and are subject to standard manufacturing tolerances.2) Based on CE Code Table 1, for single conductors in free air.3) Based on CE Code Table 2, for not more than 3 current carrying conductors in a cable or raceway. 4) For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V residential services or sub-services the allowable ampacity for 6 AWG shall be 60 amperes, and 2/0 AWG shall be 200 amperes. In this case, the 5% adjustment Rule (CE Code Rule 8-106(1)) cannot be applied.5) The overcurrent protection shall not exceed 15 amperes for 14 AWG, 20 amperes for 12 AWG, and 30 amperes for 10 AWG after any corrections factors for ambient temperature and number of conductors have been applied (CE Code Rule 14-104(2)), or as provided for

by other Rules of the CE Code.6) The maximum conductor temperature (used to determine the maximum conductor ampacity) shall be based on the lowest temperature rating of the electrical equipment, any wire connector, or cable (CE Code Rule 4-006).

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Soft Bare Copper

StandardsNational Factory standard

Description

Application

ASTM B-3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire. ASTM B-3 Specification details the requirements for solid wires and the individual wires in stranded conductors.

ASTM B-8 Concentric - Lay - Stranded Copper Conductors

Solid or stranded 100% conductivity copper conductors.

Used for bonding and grounding electrical circuits and systems.

Characteristics

Construction characteristicsConductor material Annealed copper

Soft Drawn Bare Copper

SizeAWG or kcmil Nominal Diameter

ApproximateConductor Weight

Nominal D.C.Resistance

@ 25°Cmm in kg/km lbs/kft Ω/km Ω/kft

14 (1) 1.63 0.064 18.5 12.4 8.44 2.570

12 (1) 2.05 0.081 29.4 19.8 5.31 1.620

10 (1) 2.59 0.102 46.8 31.4 3.34 1.020

8 (7) 3.61 0.142 75.9 51.0 2.14 0.653

6 (7) 4.55 0.179 121.0 81.1 1.35 0.411

4 (7) 5.72 0.225 192.0 129.0 0.848 0.258

2 (7) 7.19 0.283 305.0 205.0 0.533 0.163

1 (19) 7.95 0.313 385.0 258.0 0.423 0.129

1/0 (19) 8.94 0.352 485.0 325.0 0.335 0.102

2/0 (19) 10.03 0.395 611.0 410.0 0.266 0.081

3/0 (19) 11.25 0.443 771.0 518.0 0.211 0.064

4/0 (19) 12.65 0.498 972.0 653.0 0.167 0.051

250 (37) 13.77 0.542 1149.0 772.0 0.142 0.043

300 (37) 15.09 0.594 1378.0 926.0 0.118 0.036

350 (37) 16.28 0.641 1609.0 1081.0 0.101 0.031

400 (37) 17.40 0.685 1838.0 1235.0 0.088 0.027

500 (37) 19.46 0.766 2298.0 1544.0 0.071 0.021

600 (61) 21.34 0.840 2758.0 1853.0 0.059 0.018

750 (61) 23.85 0.939 3447.0 2316.0 0.047 0.014

1000 (61) 28.37 1.117 4595.0 3088.0 0.035 0.011

* ASTM B-3 Specification details the requirements for solid wires and the individual wires in stranded conductors.

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AC90 (–40°C) XLPE 600 Volts 90°C Zero Halogen2 Conductors

Nexans ref.: AC90

ARMOURED CABLE FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & APARTMENT USE

StandardsNational CSA C22.2 N° 2556; CSA C22.2 N° 51

Description

Application


Two copper or aluminum conductor material (ACM) conductors with low temperature EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene insulation (RW90 XLPE) and bare copper or aluminum bonding wire. Conductor assembly paper wrapped and covered with bare interlocked aluminum armour. Rated 600 volts. LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant.

Limited Smoke Zero Halogen - CSA rated ST1 per CSA 22.2 No. 2556. Meets the FT4 flame spread test.

For open and concealed wiring in dry locations only.For use in cabletroughs and ventilated flexible cableways in dry locations only. Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures).Maximum conductor temperature 90°C. Approved for use with ceiling fixtures.

Characteristics

Construction characteristicsConductor material Copper or Aluminum



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Two Conductors (plus bonding wire)

Size AWG orkcmil


Bonding Wire**Size AWG


Approximate Net CableWeight

Ampacity (amps) 30°C Ambient

mm inCopper Aluminum

Copper Alumimum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum

mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft kg/km lbs/kft14 (1) 0.76 0.030 14 -- 12.0 0.47 -- -- 145 98 -- -- 15 —

12 (1) 0.76 0.030 14 12 12.8 0.51 12.8 0.51 176 115 114 76 20 15

10 (1) 0.76 0.030 12 10 13.9 0.55 13.9 0.55 233 156 137 92 30 25

Selling information Insulation Colour Code: 2 Conductors - Black, White

**Copper bonding wire supplied with copper conductors. Aluminum bonding wire supplied with aluminum conductors.


Nexans ref.: AC90



Description

Application


Three copper or aluminum conductor material (ACM) conductors with low temperature EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene insulation (RW90 XLPE) and bare copper or aluminum bonding wire. Conductor assembly paper wrapped and covered with bare interlocked aluminum armour. Rated 600 volts. LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant.



Characteristics




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Nexans ref.: AC90

Three Conductors (plus bonding wire)

Size AWG orkcmil


Bonding Wire***Size AWG




mm inCopper Aluminum

Copper Alumimum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum

mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft kg/km lbs/kft

14 (1) 0.76 0.030 14 -- 12.5 0.49 -- -- 170 115 -- -- 15 --

12 (1) 0.76 0.030 14 12 13.4 0.53 13.4 0.53 215 145 140 95 20 15

10 (1) 0.76 0.030 12 10 14.6 0.57 14.6 0.57 290 195 175 115 30 25

8 1.14 0.045 10 10 19.1 0.75 19.1 0.75 505 340 300 200 45 30

6 1.14 0.045 8 8 21.3 0.84 20.6 0.81 705 475 380 255 65 55#

4 1.14 0.045 8 6 24.1 0.95 23.1 0.91 965 650 490 330 85 65

3 1.14 0.045 6 6 25.4 1.00 24.4 0.96 1195 800 560 375 105 75

2 1.14 0.045 6 6 26.9 1.06 25.9 1.02 1410 950 640 430 120 95#

1 1.40 0.055 6 4 30.5 1.20 28.9 1.14 1720 1155 785 530 140 105

1/0 1.40 0.055 6 4 32.5 1.28 31.0 1.22 2055 1380 905 605 155 120

2/0 1.40 0.055 6 4 34.9 1.38 33.0 1.30 2485 1670 1055 710 185# 145

3/0 1.40 0.055 4 4 37.7 1.49 35.8 1.41 3090 2075 1230 825 210 165

4/0 1.40 0.055 4 4 40.8 1.61 38.6 1.52 3755 2520 1450 975 235 185#

250 1.65 0.065 4 2 44.5 1.75 42.2 1.66 4375 2940 1840 1235 265 215

300 1.65 0.065 4 2 48.5 1.91 45.7 1.80 5315 3570 2295 1540 295 240

350 1.65 0.065 3 2 51.2 2.02 48.3 1.90 6120 4115 2560 1715 325 260

400 1.65 0.065 3 2 53.7 2.12 50.3 1.98 6870 4615 2800 1880 345 290

500 1.65 0.065 3 1 58.3 2.30 54.9 2.16 8370 5625 3365 2260 395 330

600 2.03 0.080 2 1 64.1 2.53 60.4 2.38 10045 6750 4000 2685 455 370

750 2.03 0.080 2 1 69.7 2.75 65.7 2.59 12260 8240 4790 3210 500 405

1000 2.03 0.080 1 -- 78.0 3.07 -- -- 16015 10760 -- -- 585 480

Selling informationInsulation Colour Code: 3 Conductors - Black, Red, White

***Copper bonding wire supplied with copper conductors. Aluminum bonding wire supplied with aluminum conductors.

#For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder conductors supplying single dwelling units of row housing, of apartments and similar buildings, and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1), 8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity for sizes No. 6, No. 2 and No. 4/0 AWG aluminum shall be 60 A, 100 A and 200 A respectively. For No. 2/0 AWG copper it shall be 200 A. In these cases the 5% adjustment Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.

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Nexans ref.: AC90



Description

Application


Four copper or aluminum conductor material (ACM) conductors with low temperature EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene insulation (RW90 XLPE) and bare copper or aluminum bonding wire. Conductor assembly paper wrapped and covered with bare interlocked aluminum armour. Rated 600 volts. LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant.



Characteristics



Usage characteristicsMaximum operating temperature 90°C

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Nexans ref.: AC90

Four Conductors (plus bonding wire)

SizeAWG

orkcmil


Bonding Wire***Size AWG



Ampacity## (amps) 30°C Ambient

mm in Cu AlCopper Alumimum Copper Aluminum

Cu Almm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft kg/km lbs/kft

14 (1) 0.76 0.030 14 -- 13.3 0.52 -- -- 203 137 -- -- 15 --

12 (1) 0.76 0.030 14 12 14.3 0.56 14.3 0.56 260 175 150 102 20 15

10 (1) 0.76 0.030 12 10 15.6 0.62 15.6 0.62 355 239 190 128 30 25

8 1.14 0.045 10 10 18.5 0.73 18.5 0.73 525 355 270 180 45 30

6 1.14 0.045 8 8 23.5 0.93 22.6 0.89 875 585 450 305 65 55#

4 1.14 0.045 8 6 26.0 1.03 25.4 1.00 1215 815 600 405 85 65

3 1.14 0.045 6 6 28.1 1.11 26.9 1.06 1495 1005 685 460 105 75

2 1.14 0.045 6 6 30.0 1.18 28.7 1.13 1785 1200 790 530 120 95#

1 1.40 0.055 6 4 33.1 1.31 32.0 1.26 2185 1465 965 650 140 105

1/0 1.40 0.055 6 4 35.7 1.41 34.3 1.35 2630 1770 1125 760 155 120

2/0 1.40 0.055 6 4 38.4 1.51 36.6 1.44 3190 2115 1310 880 185# 145

3/0 1.40 0.055 4 4 41.4 1.63 39.4 1.55 3970 2670 1540 1035 210 165

4/0 1.40 0.055 4 4 46.1 1.82 42.4 1.67 5020 3375 1985 1335 235 185#

250 1.65 0.065 4 2 50.2 1.98 47.2 1.86 5865 3940 2515 1690 265 215

300 1.65 0.065 4 2 53.3 2.10 50.2 1.98 6870 4615 2870 1925 295 240

350 1.65 0.065 3 2 56.4 2.22 53.0 2.09 7920 5325 3220 2165 325 260

400 1.65 0.065 3 2 59.2 2.33 55.6 2.19 8920 5995 3540 2380 345 290

500 1.65 0.065 3 1 64.4 2.54 60.4 2.38 10925 7345 4290 2885 395 330

600 2.03 0.080 2 1 71.0 2.80 67.0 2.64 13090 8795 5085 3420 455 370

750 2.03 0.080 2 1/0 77.2 3.04 72.9 2.87 16030 10770 6105 4100 500 405

Selling informationInsulation Colour Code: 4 Conductors - Black, Red, Blue, White

***Copper bonding wire supplied with copper conductors. Aluminum bonding wire supplied with aluminum conductors.

#For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder conductors supplying single dwelling units of row housing, of apartments and similar buildings, and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1), 8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity for sizes No. 6, No. 2 and No. 4/0 AWG aluminum shall be 60 A, 100 A and 200 A respectively. For No. 2/0 AWG copper it shall be 200 A. In these cases the 5% adjustment Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.

##Assuming 4th conductor is the neutral of a balanced 3 phase 4 wire system.

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AC90 (–40°C) ISO-BX XLPE 600 Volts 90°C Zero Halogen


Description

Application

Solid copper circuit conductors, with low temperature EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene insulation (RW90 XLPE), with two additional solid copper bonding conductors (one bare, one covered with green EXELENE®, (RW90 XLPE). Twisted assembly paper wrapped and covered with interlocked aluminum tape armour. Rated 600 volts. LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant.

Limited Smoke Zero Halogen - CSA rated ST1 per CSA 22.2 No. 2556

For open and concealed wiring in dry locations only. This cable is recommended for installations where an isolated ground is required (i.e. computer and other electronic equipment or special installations).Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures). Maximum conductor temperature 90°C. CharacteristicsConstruction characteristics

Conductor material CopperElectrical characteristics

Maximum operating voltage 600 VUsage characteristics

Maximum operating temperature 40°C

ISO-BX Copper Conductors

Size AWG No. ofConductors#


IsolatedGround

ConductorAWG**

Bare Bonding

ConductorAWG




mm in

mm in kg/km lbs/kft

14 (1) 2 0.76 0.030 14 (1) 14 (1) 12.5 0.491 169 114 15

14 (1) 3 0.76 0.030 14 (1) 14 (1) 13.4 0.528 200 135 15

12 (1)† 2 0.76 0.030 12 (1) 14 (1) 13.4 0.527 205 137 20

12 (1)† 2 0.76 0.030 12 (1) 12 (1) 13.5 0.531 224 150 20

12 (1) 3 0.76 0.030 14 (1) 14 (1) 14.1 0.554 242 162 20

12 (1)† 3 0.76 0.030 12 (1) 12 (1) 14.6 0.573 268 180 20

10 (1)† 2 0.76 0.030 12 (1) 12 (1) 14.1 0.557 267 179 30

10 (1)† 2 0.76 0.030 10 (1) 12 (1) 14.4 0.566 277 186 30

10 (1)† 2 0.76 0.030 10 (1) 10 (1) 14.7 0.580 307 207 30

10 (1)† 3 0.76 0.030 12 (1) 12 (1) 15.4 0.606 331 223 30

10 (1)† 3 0.76 0.030 10 (1) 10 (1) 16 0.630 372 250 30

†ISO-BX cables with #12 phase conductors and a #12 isolated ground conductor; and all ISO-BX cables with #10 phase conductors suitable are for use in patient care areas in accordance with Rules 24-102 and 24-104 of the C.E.C

Selling information#Two-conductor cable contains black and white circuit conductors, green isolated ground conductor, and a bare copper bonding conductor.Three-conductor cable contains red, black and white circuit conductors, green isolated ground conductor, and a bare copper bonding conductor.**Isolated Ground Conductor" covered with green (RW90) XLPE. Refer to the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 2006 (Rules 10-906 and 24-100 to 24-114) for rules covering cables and systems containing isolated grounding conductors, etc.

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ACWU90 (–40°C) XLPE 600 Volts 90°C


Description

Application

CSA File #LL23462 Class 5811 01 - CableCSA File #LL19376 Class 5818 01 - Hazardous Location Cable

One to four compact ACM aluminum conductors with low temperature, sunlight resistant (black and colours) EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene insulation (RW90 XLPE) and bare aluminum bonding wire in multi-conductor cables. Single conductor cables have aluminum concentric bonding wires. Conductor assembly is wrapped and enclosed in an interlocked aluminum armour with an overall low acid gas and low flame spread, sunlight resistant PVC jacket (LAG/LFS) with FT4 and AG14 rating. LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant.8 and larger are HL rated for Class I Div 1 & 2 Groups A, B, C & D, Class II Div 1 & 2 Groups E, F & G and Class III Hazardous Locations.

For exposed and concealed wiring in dry or wet locations and where exposed to the weather. Nexans cables are marked "SUN RES" for sunlight resistant.For use in ventilated, non-ventilated and ladder type cable trays in wet and dry locations. For direct earth burial (with protection as required by Inspection Authority).For service entrance above or below ground.For use in hazardous locations with approved connectors.Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures). Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.

Rated 600 volts.

Characteristics




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ACWU Single Stranded Conductor (plus bonding wire)

Size **AWG orkcmil


Bonding Wire Size

AWG orkcmil



Ampacity*** (amps) 30°C

Ambient mm inArmour PVC Jacket

mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft4/0 1.40 0.055 2 24.99 0.984 27.59 1.086 779 538 300

250 1.65 0.065 1 26.82 1.056 29.57 1.164 941 650 330

300 1.65 0.065 1 28.14 1.108 28.60 1.216 1043 720 375

350 1.65 0.065 1/0 29.21 1.150 31.45 1.238 1115 770 415

400 1.65 0.065 1/0 30.42 1.198 31.40 1.306 1227 847 450

500 1.65 0.065 2/0 31.30 1.263 34.80 1.370 1422 982 515

600 2.03 0.080 2/0 35.05 1.380 36.70 1.488 1645 1136 585

750 2.03 0.080 3/0 36.80 1.490 40.59 1.598 1961 1354 670

1000 2.03 0.080 3/0 40.70 1.638 44.32 1.745 2392 1652 800

#1250 2.41 0.095 4/0 47.50 1.870 50.60 1.990 3735 2507 905

#1500 2.41 0.095 250 51.31 2.020 54.70 2.160 4355 2925 1020

Insulation Colour Code: Black (sunlight resistant)** Compact aluminum conductors are AA-8000 series aluminum alloy (ACM)***Ampacity in accordance with Table 3 of the Canadian Electrical Code.#Conductors are compressed stranded not compact.

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ACWU Three Stranded Conductor (plus bonding wire)

Size** AWG

orkcmil


Bonding Wire Size AWG




AmbientArmour PVC Jacket

mm in mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft6 1.14 0.045 8 20.6 0.81 23.6 0.93 500 335 55#

4 1.14 0.045 6 23.1 0.91 25.9 1.02 618 415 65

3 1.14 0.045 6 24.4 0.96 27.2 1.07 673 452 75

2 1.14 0.045 6 25.9 1.02 28.7 1.13 771 518 95#

1 1.40 0.055 4 28.9 1.14 31.7 1.25 941 632 105

1/0 1.40 0.055 4 31.0 1.22 33.5 1.32 1074 722 120

2/0 1.40 0.055 4 33.0 1.30 35.8 1.41 1235 830 145

3/0 1.40 0.055 4 35.8 1.41 38.3 1.51 1444 970 165

4/0 1.40 0.055 4 38.6 1.52 41.9 1.65 1746 1173 185#

250 1.65 0.065 2 42.2 1.66 45.5 1.79 2165 1455 215

300 1.65 0.065 2 45.7 1.80 48.8 1.92 2661 1788 240

350 1.65 0.065 2 48.3 1.90 51.6 2.03 2958 1989 260

400 1.65 0.065 2 50.3 1.98 53.6 2.11 3234 2173 290

500 1.65 0.065 1 54.9 2.16 58.2 2.29 3767 2531 330

600 2.03 0.080 1 60.4 2.38 64.5 2.54 4561 3065 370

750 2.03 0.080 1/0 65.7 2.59 72.6 2.86 5423 3644 405

Insulation Colour Code: Black, Red, White (all sunlight resistant)**Compact aluminum conductors are AA-8000 series aluminum alloy (ACM)***Ampacity in accordance with Table 4 of the Canadian Electrical Code.# For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder conductors supplying single dwelling units of row housing, of apartments and similar buildings, and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1), 8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity for sizes 6 AWG, 2 AWG and 4/0 AWG shall be 60 A, 100 A and 200 A respectively.In this case the 5% adjustment Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.

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ACWU Four Stranded Conductor (plus bonding wire)

Size** AWG

orkcmil






AmbientArmour PVC Jacket

mm in mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft6 1.14 0.045 8 22.6 0.89 25.6 1.01 583 392 55#

4 1.14 0.045 6 25.4 1.00 28.7 1.13 774 520 65

3 1.14 0.045 6 26.9 1.06 29.4 1.16 818 550 75

2 1.14 0.045 6 28.7 1.13 31.2 1.23 932 626 95#

1 1.40 0.055 4 32.0 1.26 34.8 1.37 1143 768 105

1/0 1.40 0.055 4 34.3 1.35 36.8 1.45 1323 889 120

2/0 1.40 0.055 4 36.6 1.44 39.1 1.54 1533 1030 145

3/0 1.40 0.055 4 39.4 1.55 42.4 1.67 1839 1236 165

4/0 1.40 0.055 4 42.4 1.67 45.7 1.80 2168 1457 185#

250 1.65 0.065 2 47.2 1.86 50.5 1.99 2897 1947 215

300 1.65 0.065 2 50.2 1.98 53.5 2.11 3289 2210 240

350 1.65 0.065 2 53.0 2.09 56.3 2.22 3612 2427 260

400 1.65 0.065 2 55.6 2.19 58.9 2.32 3966 2665 290

500 1.65 0.065 1 60.4 2.38 64.5 2.54 4834 3248 330

600 2.03 0.080 1 67.0 2.64 70.9 2.79 5725 3847 370

750 2.03 0.080 1/0 72.9 2.87 76.7 3.02 6860 4610 405

Insulation Colour Code: Black, Red, Blue, White (all sunlight resistant)**Compact aluminum conductors are AA-8000 series aluminum alloy (ACM)***Ampacity in accordance with Table 4 of the Canadian Electrical Code, assuming the fourth conductor is the neutral of a balanced 3 phase, 4 wire system.# For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder conductors supplying single dwelling units of row housing, of apartments and similar buildings, and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1), 8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity for sizes 6 AWG, 2 AWG and 4/0 AWG shall be 60 A, 100 A and 200 A respectively.In this case the 5% adjustment Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.

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CORFLEX® II RA90Aluminum Conductors

Nexans ref.: CORFLEX® II RA90

600 Volts 90°C CORFLEX® II RA90 (–40°C) XLPE


Description

Application

Single or multi compact ACM aluminum conductors with EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene insulation (RW90 XLPE) enclosed in a liquid- and vapour-tight solid corrugated aluminum sheath. An overall sunlight resistant, low temperature, low acid gas and low flame spread (LAG/LFS) PVC jacket with FT4 and AG14 rating.Unjacketed CORFLEX® with FT4 and AG14 ratings is also available.

Rated 600 volts. LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant.

CSA File #LL19376 Class 5812 01 - CableCSA File #LL19376 Class 5818 01 - Hazardous Location Cable Application

For exposed and concealed wiring in dry or wet locations and where exposed to the weather. Nexans cables are marked "SUN RES" for sunlight resistant.For use in ventilated, non-ventilated, and ladder type cabletroughs and ventilated flexible cableways in dry or wet locations.For direct earth burial (with protection as required by Inspection Authority). For direct embedding in concrete, masonry or plaster (with permission as required by Local Inspection Authority).For service entrance above or below ground.CORFLEX® cable is certified for use in hazardous locations with approved connectors. Nexans Canada Type W connector are approved for Class II Divisions 1 and 2 (Groups E, F and G) and Class III Divisions 1 and 2.

Characteristics




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CORFLEX® II SINGLE ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR**

Size AWGor

kcmil

Approximate Diameter Approx Net Cable Weight Connectors(Nexans

Catalogue No.)

Minimum†BendingRadius

Ampacity30°C

Ambient(amps)

(CE Code Table 3)††

Over Sheath Over PVCJacket Without Jacket With PVC

jacket

mm in mm in kg/km lbs/kft kg/km lbs/kftDry

LocationType D

WetHazardousLocationType W

mm in

1/0 19.1 0.75 21.8 0.86 331 223 454 305 20D3 20W3 229 9.0 190

2/0 19.6 0.77 22.4 0.88 380 255 506 340 20D3 20W3 235 9.3 220

3/0 20.3 0.80 23.1 0.91 435 292 566 380 20D3 20W3 243 9.5 255

4/0 20.8 0.82 23.4 0.92 497 334 640 430 20D3 20W3 246 9.7 300

250 24.1 0.95 26.9 1.06 604 406 759 510 25D3 25W3 282 11.1 330

300 25.1 0.99 27.7 1.09 687 462 848 570 25D3 25W3 291 11.5 375

350 25.3 1.00 27.9 1.10 756 508 930 625 25D3 25W3 293 11.5 415

400 29.7 1.17 32.3 1.27 928 624 1116 750 30D4 30W4 339 13.4 450

500 30.3 1.19 33.0 1.30 1074 722 1281 861 30D4 30W4 346 13.6 515

600 35.1 1.38 37.6 1.48 1326 891 1548 1040 35D5 35W5 395 15.5 585

750 35.7 1.40 38.3 1.51 1561 1049 1802 1211 35D5 35W5 402 15.8 670

1000 40.3 1.59 43.5 1.71 2025 1361 2358 1584 40D5 40W5 457 18.0 800

CORFLEX® II THREE ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS**

Size AWGor

kcmil


Catalogue No)


Ampacity30°C

Ambient(amps)

(CE Code Table 4)†††


jacket


LocationType D


mm in

6 20.8 0.82 23.4 0.92 321 216 454 305 20D3 20W3 246 9.7 55##

4 24.1 0.95 26.9 1.06 425 286 580 390 25D3 25W3 282 11.1 65

2 29.2 1.15 31.8 1.25 641 431 826 555 30D4 30W4 334 13.1 95##

1 33.5 1.32 36.3 1.43 816 548 1027 690 35D5 35W5 381 15.0 105

1/0 35.1 1.38 37.6 1.48 925 622 1146 770 35D5 35W5 395 15.5 120

2/0 38.9 1.53 41.7 1.64 1141 767 1391 935 40D5 40W5 438 17.2 145

3/0 40.6 1.60 43.2 1.70 1310 881 1570 1055 40D5 40W5 454 17.9 165

4/0 43.7 1.72 46.2 1.82 1566 1053 1845 1240 45D6 45W6 485 19.1 185##

250 48.5 1.91 51.3 2.02 1990 1337 2299 1545 50D8 50W8 539 21.2 215

300 50.3 1.98 53.1 2.09 2248 1511 2575 1730 50D8 50W8 558 22.0 240

350 56.4 2.22 59.2 2.33 2560 1720 2924 1965 N/A N/A 622 24.5 260

400 56.4 2.22 59.2 2.33 2813 1890 3177 2135 N/A N/A 622 24.5 290

500 63.0 2.48 65.8 2.59 3441 2312 3847 2585 N/A N/A 691 27.2 330

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CORFLEX® II FOUR ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS**

Size AWGor

kcmil


Catalogue No)


Ampacity**30°C

Ambient(amps)

(CE Code Table 4)


jacket


LocationType D


mm in

6 23.9 0.94 26.4 1.04 435 292 588 395 25D3 25W3 277 10.9 55#

4 25.7 1.01 28.2 1.11 543 365 707 475 25D3 25W3 296 11.7 65

2 33.0 1.30 36.1 1.42 885 595 1094 735 35D5 35W5 379 14.9 95#

1 35.6 1.40 38.1 1.50 1489 1000 1265 850 35D5 35W5 400 15.8 105

1/0 39.4 1.55 41.9 1.65 1274 865 1525 1025 40D5 40W5 440 17.3 120

2/0 41.1 1.62 43.7 1.72 1471 989 1734 1165 40D5 40W5 459 18.1 145

3/0 44.2 1.74 16.7 1.84 1749 1175 2031 1365 45D6 45W6 175 6.9 165

4/0 48.8 1.92 51.6 2.03 2130 1431 2441 1640 50D8 50W8 542 21.3 185#

250 56.4 2.22 59.2 2.33 2501 1680 2865 1925 N/A N/A 622 24.5 215

300 54.4 2.22 59.2 2.33 2836 1905 3200 2150 N/A N/A 622 24.5 240

350 63.0 2.48 65.8 2.59 3293 2212 3698 2485 N/A N/A 691 27.2 260

400 63.0 2.48 65.8 2.59 3627 2437 4033 2710 N/A N/A 691 27.2 290

500 71.1 2.80 73.9 2.91 4796 3223 5253 3530 N/A N/A 776 30.5 330

Selling informationInsulation Colour Code:1 Conductor - Black 3 Conductors - Black, Red, White #14 - #2 4 Conductors - Black, Red, Blue, White #14 - #2 Black Insulation with white printed numbers #1 and larger**Compact aluminum ACM conductors are aluminum alloy #8030.****Assuming 4th conductor is the neutral of a balanced 3-phase 4 wire system.#Conductor is compressed stranding not compact.##For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder conductors supplying single dwelling units of row housing, of apartments and similar buildings, and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1), 8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity for aluminum sizes No. 6, No. 2 and NO. 4/0 AWG shall be 60 A, 100 A and 200 A respectively. In this case, the 5% adjustment of Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.†C.E. Code Rule 12-712(3)

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CORFLEX® II RA90Copper Conductors

Nexans ref.: CORFLEX® II RA90

Copper CORFLEX® II RA90 (–40°C) XLPE 600 Volts 90°C


Description

Application

Single or multi copper or compact ACM aluminum conductors with EXELENE® cross-linked polyethylene insulation (RW90 XLPE) enclosed in a liquid- and vapour-tight solid corrugated aluminum sheath. An overall sunlight resistant, low temperature, low acid gas and low flame spread (LAG/LFS) PVC jacket with FT4 and AG14 rating.Unjacketed CORFLEX® with FT4 and AG14 ratings is also available. Rated 600 volts. LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant.

CSA File #LL19376 Class 5812 01 - CableCSA File #LL19376 Class 5818 01 - Hazardous Location Cable Application

For exposed and concealed wiring in dry or wet locations and where exposed to the weather. Nexans cables are marked "SUN RES" for sunlight resistant.For use in ventilated, non-ventilated, and ladder type cabletroughs and ventilated flexible cableways in dry or wet locations.For direct earth burial (with protection as required by Inspection Authority). For direct embedding in concrete, masonry or plaster (with permission as required by Local Inspection Authority).For service entrance above or below ground.CORFLEX® cable is certified for use in hazardous locations with approved connectors. Nexans Canada Type W connector are approved for Class II Divisions 1 and 2 (Groups E, F and G) and Class III Divisions 1 and 2.

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CORFLEX® II RA90Copper Conductors

Three Copper Conductors

Size AWGor

kcmil


Catalogue No)


Ampacity30°C

Ambient(amps)

(CE Code Table 2)***


jacket


LocationType D


mm in

14 12.4 0.49 15.5 0.61 164 110 238 160 13D2 13W2 163 6.4 15

12 13.5 0.53 16.5 0.65 201 135 283 190 13D2 13W2 173 6.8 20

10 15.2 0.60 18.3 0.72 290 195 379 255 16D2 16W2 192 7.6 30

8 19.6 0.77 22.6 0.89 439 295 551 370 20D3 20W3 237 9.3 45

6 20.8 0.82 23.4 0.92 567 381 699 470 20D3 20W3 246 9.7 65

4 24.1 0.95 26.9 1.06 834 561 990 665 25D3 25W3 282 11.1 85

3 25.1 0.99 27.9 1.10 992 667 1153 775 25D3 25W3 293 11.5 105

2 29.2 1.15 31.8 1.25 1281 861 1466 985 30D4 30W4 334 13.1 120

1 30.7 1.21 33.4 1.31 1663 1117 1751 1177 30D4 30W4 351 13.8 140

1/0 34.3 1.35 37.1 1.46 1898 1275 2115 1421 35D5 35W5 390 15.3 155

2/0 38.9 1.43 42.0 1.53 2398 1611 2644 1777 40D5 40W5 441 17.4 185††

3/0 40.2 1.58 43.4 1.71 2873 1931 3128 2102 40D5 40W5 456 17.9 210

4/0 43.5 1.71 45.9 1.81 3569 2398 3845 2584 45D6 45W6 482 19.0 235

250 48.5 1.91 51.3 2.02 4394 2952 4703 3160 50D8 50W8 539 21.2 265

Four Copper Conductors

Size AWGor

kcmil


Catalogue No)


Ampacity30°C

Ambient(amps)

(CE Code Table 2)***


jacket


LocationType D


mm in

14 13.3 0.53 16.3 0.64 195 130 270 180 13D2 13W2 171 6.7 15

12 15.1 0.59 18.1 0.71 275 185 360 240 16D2 16W2 190 7.5 20

10 16.0 0.63 19.0 0.75 350 235 445 300 16D2 16W2 200 7.9 30

8 20.6 0.81 23.6 0.93 536 360 655 440 20D3 20W3 248 9.8 45

6 23.9 0.94 26.4 1.04 770 517 923 620 25D3 25W3 277 10.9 65

4 25.7 1.01 28.2 1.11 1086 730 1250 840 25D3 25W3 296 11.7 85

3 29.7 1.17 32.3 1.27 1397 939 1585 1065 30D4 30W4 339 13.4 105

2 33.0 1.30 36.1 1.42 1741 1170 1949 1310 35D5 35W5 379 14.9 120

1 34.4 1.36 37.1 1.46 2158 1450 2272 1530 35D5 35W5 390 15.3 140

1/0 40.0 1.57 42.4 1.67 2654 1783 2909 1955 40D5 40W5 445 17.5 155

2/0 40.6 1.60 43.2 1.70 3207 2155 3202 2152 40D5 40W5 454 17.9 185††

3/0 43.9 1.73 46.7 1.84 3874 2603 4155 2792 45D6 45W6 490 19.3 210

4/0 49.7 1.96 52.5 2.07 4934 3315 5252 3529 50D8 50W8 551 21.7 235

Selling informationInsulation Colour Code:1 Conductor - Black 2 Conductor - Black, White #14 - #2 3 Conductors - Black, Red, White #14 - #2

4 Conductors - Black, Red, Blue, White #14 - #2 Black Insulation with white printed numbers #1 and larger

***Assuming 4th conductor is the neutral of a balanced 3-phase 4 wire system.#C.E. Code Rule 12-712(3) ††For 3 wire 120/240 and 120/208 volt residential services or sub-services, the ampacity for #2/0 AWG copper is 200 amperes. In this case the 5% adjustment per C.E. Code Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.

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SECUREX® FAS 105/LVT

Fire Alarm and Signal. Security System and Extra Low Voltage Cable (FAS 105/LVT)

StandardsNational CSA C22.2 N° 208,File No. LL23462

Description

Application

20 to 12 AWG solid bare copper conductors (stranded conductors optional). Multiconductors: 2 to 50 unarmoured. Conductor #3 of multiconductor cables is coloured green, suitable for bonding purposes.

Outer jacket is 105°C flame retardant and sunlight resistant red PVC. Optional aluminum/mylar shield with tinned copper drain wire. Rip cord under jacket for safe, easy jacket stripping.

SECUREX® II is a 300V 105°C cable specifically designed for the interconnection of security system elements: including fire protective signaling devices such as smoke and fire detectors, fire alarms, and two-way emergency communication systems.

LVT Extra Low Potential Control Cable is for use in normally dry locations for the wiring of control circuits of heating equipment and signaling circuits, etc.

FAS 105: Fire Alarm & Signal Cable for interconnection of electrical devices within a security and fire protective signaling system. The cables are intended for installation according to Section 32 of the Canadian Electrical Code.

LVT: Class 2 circuit wiring for installation according to Section 16 of the CanadianElectrical Code.

FT1: For installation in buildings of combustible construction (excluding plenum areas) per the Canadian Electrical Code, Rule 2-126 and the National BuildingCode Article 3.1.4.3.

FT4: For installation in buildings of non-combustible construction and plenum areas in any building per tthe Canadian Electrical Code, Rule 2-126 and theNational Building Code Articles 3.1.5.18 and 3.6.4.3.

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SECUREX® FAS 105/LVTUnarmoured Unshielded SECUREX® II 18 AWG Multiconductor

No. of ConductorsIns. Wall Jacket Wall Cable Diameter Cable Weight

mils mm mils mm in. mm lb/mft kg/km 2 15 0.38 33 0.84 0.21 5.33 25 37

2 Parallel 15 0.38 33 0.84 0.150x0.210 3.81x5.33 25 37

3 15 0.38 33 0.84 0.225 5.72 35 52

4 15 0.38 33 0.84 0.24 6.1 43 64

5 15 0.38 33 0.84 0.26 6.6 51 76

6 15 0.38 35 0.89 0.285 7.24 65 97

8 15 0.38 35 0.89 0.31 7.87 77 115

10 15 0.38 35 0.89 0.33 8.38 92 137

20 15 0.38 45 1.19 0.465 11.81 182 271

30 15 0.38 45 1.19 0.545 13.84 260 387

50 15 0.38 54 1.37 0.695 17.65 420 625

Electrical Properties - Solid Copper Conductors

AWG 12 14 16 18 20

D.C.Resistance

@ 20°C (ohms/km)

Bare Copper 5.21 8.27 13.60 20.90 33.10

Tinned Copper 5.54 8.79 14.70 22.10 34.40

Mutual Capacitance * ** * ** * ** * ** * **

(picofarads/m)

Unshielded Cables 108 -- 98 -- 89 -- 82 -- 79 --

(Pairs or Singles)

O/A Shielded Cables > 6/C 108 197 98 177 89 161 82 148 79 141

O/A Shielded Cables 6/C or less 223 400 203 361 177 318 157 279 154 272

*Capacitance between adjacent conductors.

**Capacitance between one conductor and other conductors connected to shield.

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SECUREX® FAS 105/LVTColour Codes

MulticonductorCond.

No.Base

ColourLongitudinal

StripeCond.

No.Base

ColourLongitudinal

Stripe1 Black 16 White Brown

2 Red 17 Green Brown

3 Green 18 Yellow Brown

4 Blue 19 White Orange

5 Brown 20 Black Orange

6 Orange 21 Red Orange

7 Black White 22 Green Orange

8 Red White 23 Brown Orange

9 Green White 24 White Blue

10 Yellow White 25 Red Blue

11 Red Black 26 Yellow Blue

12 Green Black 27 Brown Blue

13 Yellow Black 28 Black Red

14 Green Red 29 White Red

15 Yellow Red 30 Brown Red

Note: Cables over 30 Conductors will have Black or White insulation with number coding.

Unarmoured Shielded SECUREX® II 18 AWG Multiconductor - Overall Shielded

No. of ConductorsIns. Wall Jacket Wall Cable Diameter Cable Weight

mils mm mils mm in. mm lb/mft kg/km 2 15 0.38 33 0.84 0.215 5.46 29 43

3 15 0.38 33 0.84 0.23 5.83 36 53

4 15 0.38 33 0.84 0.252 6.39 44 65

5 15 0.38 33 0.84 0.27 6.86 53 78

6 15 0.38 40 1.02 0.305 7.75 63 93

8 15 0.38 40 1.02 0.325 8.26 78 115

10 15 0.38 40 1.02 0.35 8.89 93 138

20 15 0.38 50 1.27 0.48 12.19 188 280

30 15 0.38 50 1.27 0.57 14.48 263 390

50 15 0.38 60 1.52 0.715 18.15 425 633

Selling informationNotesUnless otherwise permitted by local electrical inspection authorities, Section 32 (Canadian Electrical Code) requires thatnon-metallic sheathed fire alarm cables used in non-combustible buildings be installed in conduit or metal armour (Rule32-102), regardless of an FT4 designation. As a cost-effective alternative to metal conduit, SECUREX® II is available withan interlock aluminum armour.

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Armoured Unshielded SECUREX® II FAS 105

Fire Alarm, Signal and Security System Cable FAS 105

StandardsNational CSA C22.2 N° 208, File No. LL23462

Description

20 to 12 AWG solid bare copper conductors (stranded conductors optional). Multiconductors: 3 to 50 armoured. Conductor #3 of multiconductor cables is coloured green, suitable for bonding purposes. Armoured constructions must have a minimum of 3 conductors, using the green conductor for bonding only.

Outer jacket is 105°C flame retardant red PVC. Optional aluminum/mylar shield with tinned copper drain wire. Rip cord under jacket for safe, easy jacket stripping.

Interlock aluminum or galvanized steel armour with or without overall jacket.

Application

SECUREX® II is a 300V 105°C cable specifically designed for the interconnection of security system elements: including fire protective signaling devices such as smoke and fire detectors, fire alarms, and two-way emergency communication systems.

Code Requirements

Although SECUREX® II cable is fire rated to CSA FT4 requirements, Section 32 of the Canadian Electrical Code requires the use of mechanical protection for fire alarm cable installations in non-combustible buildings.

RULE 32-102

Subrule (1)

All conductors of a fire alarm system shall be:

installed in metal raceway of the totally enclosed type; orincorporated in cable having a metal armour or sheath; orinstalled in rigid non-metallic conduit where embedded in at least 50mm of masonry or poured concrete, or or installed underground; orinstalled in electrical non-metallic tubing where embedded in at least 50mm of masonry or poured concrete.

Subrule (2)

Notwithstanding Subrule (1), conductors installed in buildings of combustible construction in accordance with Rulesof Section 12 shall be permitted to be:

nonmetallic sheathed cable; orfire alarm and signal cable; orinstalled in a totally enclosed nonmetallic raceway.

As a cost-effective alternate to metal raceway, SECUREX® II is now available in popular sizes and conductor counts withaluminum interlock armour.

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Colour Codes

MulticonductorCond.

No.Base

ColourLongitudinal

StripeCond.

No.Base

ColourLongitudinal

Stripe1 Black 16 White Brown

2 Red 17 Green Brown

3 Green 18 Yellow Brown

4 Blue 19 White Orange

5 Brown 20 Black Orange

6 Orange 21 Red Orange

7 Black White 22 Green Orange

8 Red White 23 Brown Orange

9 Green White 24 White Blue

10 Yellow White 25 Red Blue

11 Red Black 26 Yellow Blue

12 Green Black 27 Brown Blue

13 Yellow Black 28 Black Red

14 Green Red 29 White Red

15 Yellow Red 30 Brown Red

Note: Cables over 30 Conductors will have Black or White insulation with number coding.

SECUREX® II 18 AWG Multiconductor Aluminum Armoured Unshielded

No. of Conductors

Ins. Wall Jacket Wall Cable Diameter Cable Weightmils mm mils mm in. mm lb/mft kg/km

3 * 15 0.38 50 1.27 0.451 11.46 88 133

4 * 15 0.38 33 0.84 0.445 11.30 80 118

5 * 15 0.38 33 0.84 0.464 11.79 90 134

6 15 0.38 35 0.89 0.497 12.62 115 171

8 15 0.38 35 0.89 0.519 13.18 127 188

10 15 0.38 35 0.89 0.544 13.82 151 224

20 15 0.38 50 1.27 0.676 17.16 244 362

30 15 0.38 50 1.27 0.766 19.46 328 487

50 15 0.38 60 1.52 0.910 23.11 501 742

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*Jacket thickness and cable diameters are a result of Nexans armouring practice. They meet or exceed CSA requirements.



Electrical Properties - Solid Copper Conductors

AWG 12 14 16 18 20

D.C.Resistance

@ 20°C (ohms/km)

Bare Copper 5.21 8.27 13.60 20.90 33.10

Tinned Copper 5.54 8.79 14.70 22.10 34.40

Mutual Capacitance * ** * ** * ** * ** * **

(picofarads/m)

Unshielded Cables 108 -- 98 -- 89 -- 82 -- 79 --

(Pairs or Singles)

O/A Shielded Cables > 6/C 108 197 98 177 89 161 82 148 79 141

O/A Shielded Cables 6/C or less 223 400 203 361 177 318 157 279 154 272

*Capacitance between adjacent conductors.

**Capacitance between one conductor and other conductors connected to shield.

Selling informationCAUTION In case of fire, well-maintained early warning smoke detectors will give an alarm long before non-metallic coverings become combustible.However, in spite of the widespread and longstanding use of PVC in residential and commercial buildings, all purchasers of PVC insulated/jacketed products should be aware of the following:Non-metallic coverings of electrical cables can burn and may transmit fire when ignited. Burning non-metallic coverings may emit gases which are toxic and may generate dense smoke. Emission of acid gases may corrode metal in the vicinity; e.g., sensitive instruments and reinforcing rods in cement.

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