SunGen® Photovoltaic Wire - SPEC 5810
Product Construction
Conductor
- 14 AWG thru 2 AWG tinned-coated compressed copper. Class C stranding per ASTM B33 and B8
- 1 AWG thru 1000 kcmil tinned-coated compressed copper. Class B stranding per ASTM B33 and B8
Insulation: Lead-free Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) colored for contrast with a black jacket
Jacket: Black, lead-free, flame-retardant, oil-, chemical-, and sunlight-resistant Cross-linked Chlorinated Polyethylene (XL-CPE)
Print: PRYSMIAN® (PLANT OF MFG) SUNGEN® 2000 V PV WIRE DIR BUR OR RHH OR RHW-2 OR 600 V USE-2 (SIZE) 90°C WET OR DRY SUN RES (UL) -40°C VW-1 c(UL) RWU90 1000 V MONTH/YEAR OF MFG SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK
Options
- Bare copper conductors
- Other stranding options are available upon request
- Now available in colors
Applications
Single conductor photovoltaic wire is designed for direct burial and resists sunlight. It is rated for a maximum temperature of 90°C, whether wet or dry, and supports up to 2000 V. This wire is intended for use in interconnecting both grounded and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems, as specified in Section 690.31(A) and other relevant sections of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
Features
- Rated 90°C wet and dry
- Rated for direct burial
- Deformation-resistant at high temperatures
- Excellent moisture resistance, exceeds UL 44
- Stable electrical properties over a broad temperature range
- Extra tough, mechanically rugged dual-layer construction
- Increased flexibility
- Resistant to most oils and chemicals
- UV/sunlight-resistant
- Meets cold bend and cold impact tests at -40°C
Compliances
Industry Compliances: UL 4703 Type PV, UL File # E323451, NEC®, ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70, UL 44 Type RHH or RHW-2, UL File # E90494 or E54260, UL 854 Type USE-2 for 600 V, UL File # E90499 or E86307, Limited Smoke Rating per UL
Flame Test Compliances: UL 1581 VW-1, For sizes 1/0 and larger: IEEE 383, IEEE 1202/CSA FT4
Other Compliances: EPA 40 CFR, Part 261 for leachable lead content per TCLP, OSHA Acceptable, RoHS Compliant
Packaging
Material cut to length and shipped on non-returnable wood reels.