EPR/CPE, Photovoltaic Wire

600V UL Type PV/USE-2/RHH/RHW-2, 90°C

 

Product Construction

 Conductor:

• 14 AWG thru 2 AWG tinned coated compressed copper. Class C stranding per ASTM B33 and B8

• 1 AWG thru 4/0 AWG tinned coated compressed copper. Class B stranding per ASTM B33 and B8

 Insulation:

• Flame-retardant Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) colored for contrast with black thermoset

Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)

Applications:

• Single conductor, sunlight-resistant, photovoltaic wire rated 90°C wet or dry, 600V 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

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 flexibility at low temperatures, making it suitable for sub-zero conditions

• Extra tough, mechanically rugged composite insulation and jacket construction

• Resistant to most oils and chemicals

• UV/sunlight-resistant

• Meets UL 44 cold bend test at -40°C

Compliances:

Industry Compliances:

• UL 4703 Type PV

• National Electrical Code (NEC)

• ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70

• UL 44 Type RHH/RHW-2

• UL 854 Type USE-2

• Low Smoke Rating per UL

Flame Test Compliances:

• UL 1581 VW-1

• For sizes 1/0 and larger: IEEE 383,

IEEE 1202/CSA FT-4

Other Compliances:

• EPA 40 CFR, Part 261 for leachable lead content per TCLP

• OSHA Acceptable