Applications
Single conductor, sunlight-resistant, photovoltaic wire rated 90°C wet or 105°C dry 2000V for interconnection wiring of grounded and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems as described in Section 690.31(A) and other applicable parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70
Construction
Conductor: 8 AWG thru 1000 kcmil compact aluminum (8000 series)
Insulation: Flame-retardant Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE), black
Options:
Colored phase ID stripes available on request
Multi-plexing available on request
Features:
Rated 90°C wet and dry
Deformation-resistant at high temperatures
Excellent moisture resistance, exceeds UL 44
Stable electrical properties over a broad temperature range
Excellent resistance to crush and compression cuts
Resistant to most oils and chemicals
UV/sunlight-resistant
Meets cold bend test at -40°C
Specifications
ASTM B800 - 05(2011) Standard Specification for 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for Electrical Purposes - Annealed and Intermediate Tempers
ASTM B801 - 07(2012) Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy for Subsequent Covering or Insulation
ASTM B836 - 00(2011) Standard Specification for Compact Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire Construction
UL 4703 Type PV
National Electrical Code (NEC)
ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70
UL 44 Type RHH or RHW-2
UL 854 Type USE-2
c(UL) RWU90 1kV
For sizes less than 1/0: UL 1581 VW-1
For sizes 1/0 and larger: IEEE 383, IEEE 1202/CSA FT4
Packaging:
Material cut to length and shipped on non-returnable wood reels