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250kcmil
Description
Description
Standards
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ProductUL 44
Application
CENTELSA by Nexans XHHW–2 cables are used for low voltage electrical power distribution, in the connection of board, motors and wiring in buildings.
Suitable for installation in cable trays according to RETIE article 20.3, literal J, from 12 AWG gauge and larger.
Construction
Conductor
Soft copper conductor, stranded class B.
Insulation
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, flame retardant (FR), resistant to abrasion, heat and humidity.
Applicable Standards
UL 44
Certificate
RETIE N° 05603
Operating Temperature
90°C
Operating Voltage
600 V
Identification
Black color insulation.
Sequential length meter by meter with return to zero.
Packaging Units
Wooden reels of 1000 m. Other packaging units available upon request.
Marking
CENTELSA by NEXANS < Calibre AWG / Kcmil > Cu XHHW-2 600 V 90°C CT SR- HECHO EN COLOMBIA [M].
Ampacity Conditions
- Ampacity to 90 °C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature. No more than three current carrying condutors in a duct or pipe. According to NTC 2050, Table 310.15(B)(16).
NOTE:
- The data reported here are nominal and are subject to tolerances according to standards and normal manufacturing practices.
- Other configurations not specified in this catalog may be available under special request and minimum manufacturing quantities.
Characteristics
Characteristics
Construction characteristics
Construction characteristics
Conductor material
Soft copper
Conductor shape
Compact stranded
Conductor flexibility
Class B
Insulation
Cross-linked polyethylene
Dimensional characteristics
Dimensional characteristics
Approximate weight
1223.9 kg/km
Conductor cross-section
127 mm²
Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL)
250
Conductor diameter
13.25 mm
Nominal insulation thickness
1.65 mm
Nominal outer diameter
16.69 mm
Number of cores
1
Electrical characteristics
Electrical characteristics
Ampacity
290.0 A
Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C
0.142 Ohm/km
Operating voltage
600 V
Mechanical characteristics
Mechanical characteristics
Abrasion resistance
Good
Usage characteristics
Usage characteristics
Maximum operating temperature
90 °C
Overload maximum core temperature
130 °C
Short-circuit max. conductor temperature
250 °C
RoHS compliant
Yes
U.V resistance
Yes (720 hours)
Fire retardant
Method 1 - Vertical Tray (UL 2556/9.6)
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