The Interlocked Armor Power Cable – 350 Gauge - 3 Conductor - 5KV employs three conductors made from soft bare annealed copper available in compressed or compact stranding.  The wide-diameter copper conductors meet ASTM requirements B-3 for class B copper wire, B-8 for compressed stranded and B-496 for compact stranded conductors.  The conductors include a semi-conducting conductor shield.  The conductors are individually insulated with ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) per ICEA S-96-659.  A soft bare annealed copper ground conductor is included in the assembly, which helps to ensure steady conductivity throughout the life of the cable.  The exterior armor of the cable is an aluminum interlocked tape armor that is also available in galvanized steel.  The armor serves as the first line of defense against materials or objects that may pose a threat to the conductors.  The armor is coated with a yellow sunlight-resistant PVC jacket. 

This Interlocked Armor Power Cable – 350 Gauge - 3 Conductor - 5KV is designed to transmit medium voltages at a maximum conductor temperature of 105°C.  In emergency overload conditions, conductor can tolerate temperatures up to 140°C and in short circuit conditions, the conductor can tolerate temperatures up to 250°C.  The cable is approved for use in wet or dry locations and can be installed indoors or outdoors.  The cable can be installed aerially, in ducts, cable trays, conduits, or direct burial for 5,000 volt circuits.  The cable is approved for use in hazardous locations in accordance with National Electric Code.

Specifications:

• Interlocked Armor - Power Cable
• 5KV UL Type MV-105 or MC, CT Use, 105°C
• Non-Shielded, EPR Insulation
• 133% Insulation Level
• Aluminum Armor
• Copper Conductor

Application:
For use in harsh environments where maximum conductor protection is required. Used for primary power and feeder circuits in a broad range of commercial and industrial power distribution systems. Approved for use in wet or dry locations at 105°C, for installation indoors or outdoors, aerially, in conduits, ducts, cable trays or direct burial in circuits not exceeding 5,000 volts. May be used in NEC Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations. National Electric Code approved for use at 105°C for continuous operation, 140°C for emergency overload conditions, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. Aluminum interlocked armor cable is recommended as an economical alternative to wire in conduit systems.

Conductors:
Soft bare annealed copper per ASTM B-3, Class B stranding per ASTM B-8 (compressed) or ASTM B-496 (compact), with a semi-conducting conductor shield.

Insulation:
Ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) per ICEA S-96-659.

Grounding Conductor:
Soft bare annealed copper per ASTM B-3, Class B stranding per ASTM B-8 sized in accordance with UL Standard 1072.

Armor:
Aluminum interlocked tape armor per UL Standard 1072 and applicable ICEA standards. Also available in galvanized steel armor.

Jacket:
Yellow sunlight-resistant PVC per UL Standard 1072 and applicable ICEA standards.

Flame Tests:

• UL and IEEE 383 70,000 BTU/hr flame test
• IEEE 1202 (2AWG and larger) CSA FT4 flame test
• ICEA 210,000 BTU/hr flame test

Color Code:
ICEA Method 4

Additional Standards:
NEMA WC71

Connectors:

• Explosion Proof, Class 1 Division 2: 424CU series – exterior components - aluminum, interior components - nickel-plated brass
• Rain Tight: 416MC series – all nickel-plated brass
• See 424MA series in Section J.