VFD CABLES

100% EMI CONTAINMENT

FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
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VFD CABLES Index
n Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Power Cables

37-108. Flexible TC-ER 1kV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

37-600 TC-ER 600V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

37-000 XLPE/PVC TC-ER 2kV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

37-102 Extra Flexible TC-ER 2kV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

37-105 Medium Voltage Type VFD/MV-105 . . . . . 10-11

n VFD Cable Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

n VFD Maximum Horsepower Selection . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Low-Smoke Halogen-Free and Fire Resistant

constructions available.
Contact your AmerCable rep.

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AmerCable believes the information presented throughout this catalog to be reliable and current.
All information is subject to change without notice. The information listed is approximate, and is
presented only as a guide for product selection. We make no claims or warranties for the suitability
of any product for any particular application.
Made in America
AmerCable® is a registered trademark of AmerCable Incorporated © 2024, AmerCable Incorporated
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PRODUCTIVITY
AmerCable’s Industrial VFD Cables are specially
engineered to provide 100% containment of EMI
emissions and provide longer cable life in harsh
operating conditions.

AmerCable VFD cables feature symmetrical

ground conductors that reduce induced voltage
imbalances and carry common mode noise back
to the drive.

AmerCable’s high strand count conductors and

braid-shield design is much more flexible, easier
to install and more resistant to vibration than
Type MC cable.

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37-108VFD
FLEXIBLE TC-ER
VFD POWER CABLE
Three Conductor • 90°C • 1000V*

APPLICATION
Power Conductors (x3)
Symmetrical
A flexible shielded power cable specifically
Soft annealed flexible Ground engineered for use in variable frequency
stranded tinned copper Conductors (x3) AC motor drive (VFD) applications.
per ASTM B-33 Three symmetrically
placed flexible FEATURES
Insulation stranded tinned copper
Cross-linked, flexible, low conductors in direct n Specially engineered cable design produces a
dielectric constant compound contact with the shield. longer cable life in VFD applications.
rated 90°C.
Metallic Shield n Overall shield provides 100% coverage
Sizes larger than 4/0 AWG – Sizes 8 AWG and Larger –
individual conductors Helically applied bare
containing VFD EMI emissions.
colored black with
conductor number surface
copper tape. n Symmetrical ground conductors reduce induced
printed in contrasting ink. Sizes Smaller than voltage imbalances and carry common mode
8 AWG – tin-coated
Sizes 4/0 AWG and copper braid plus noise back to the drive.
smaller – individually aluminum/polyester tape.
colored conductors – n High strand count design is much more flexible,
red, white,black. Both shielding systems easier to install and more resistant to vibration
provide 100%
coverage. than Type MC cable.
Jacket n Meets crush and impact requirements for
Flame retardant, moisture Type MC cable.
and sunlight resistant
Polyvinyl Chloride
n AmerCable’s specially formulated insulation
(PVC). Colored black. material has a lower dielectric constant (standard
XLPE and EPR insulation materials have higher
dielectric constants) which withstands reflected
TC-ER Ratings & Approvals
voltages. This allows for longer output cable
* n UL Listed as Type TC-ER 600V distances and minimizes the effect of high
* n UL Listed as 1000V flexible motor supply cable frequency noise induced into the plant
(up to 4/0 AWG) ground system.
n 90°C Temperature Rating n Permitted for Exposed Run (“ER”)
n FT-4 and IEEE 1202 flame ratings use in accordance with the NEC.
n Sunlight resistant n Permitted for use in Class I, Division 2 and Zone 2
n Direct burial industrial hazardous locations per the NEC.
n Gas and vapor tight – impervious to water
and air.
n Reduced tray fill (up to 35% less) than Type MC.
n Reduced installation time and cost compared
to Type MC.
n Glands for this product cost up to 50% LESS
than those for Type MC.
n Bend radius 12X O.D.

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37-108 VFD • FLEXIBLE TC-ER VFD • 1000 VOLTS

DC AC Inductive Voltage Drop Grounding Ampacity
Size Nominal Weight Resistance Resistance Reactance 90°C, 60Hz Conductor
AWG/ Size Part No. Diameter (lbs/ at 25°C 90°C, 60Hz (ohms/ (Volts/Amp/ (x3) In Free In Cable In
kcmil (mm2) 37-108 (inches) 1000ft) (ohms/1000ft) (ohms/1000ft) 1000ft) 1000ft) Size (AWG) Air Tray Conduit
14 2.08 -508VFD 0.466 158 2.907 3.635 0.036 5.069 18 15 15 15
12 3.29 -516VFD 0.509 199 1.826 2.283 0.034 3.195 16 20 20 20
10 5.23 -308VFD 0.552 258 1.153 1.441 0.032 2.028 14 30 30 30
8 8.30 -309VFD 0.653 368 0.708 0.885 0.036 1.262 14 65 55 48
6 13.21 -310VFD 0.737 517 0.445 0.556 0.034 0.804 12 87 75 65
4 21.17 -312VFD 0.956 814 0.300 0.376 0.031 0.552 12 114 95 89
2 35.00 -314VFD 1.103 1178 0.184 0.230 0.030 0.349 10 152 130 119
1 42.52 -315VFD 1.221 1462 0.147 0.184 0.031 0.287 10 177 150 137
1/0 50.00 -316VFD 1.447 1714 0.117 0.147 0.030 0.235 10 205 170 163
2/0 66.12 -317VFD 1.538 1951 0.093 0.117 0.029 0.193 10 237 195 186
4/0 95.00 -319VFD 1.883 3102 0.058 0.075 0.028 0.133 8 316 260 253
262 120 -320VFD 1.910 3642 0.048 0.063 0.026 0.114 6 362 297 286
313 150 -321VFD 2.082 4185 0.040 0.053 0.026 0.100 6 404 328 324
373 185 -322VFD 2.215 4834 0.034 0.045 0.025 0.088 6 449 364 357
444 240 -323VFD 2.371 5634 0.028 0.039 0.025 0.079 6 497 402 396
535 272.68 -324VFD 2.540 7592 0.024 0.033 0.025 0.071 6 556 446 441
646 300 -326VFD 2.893 9183 0.020 0.028 0.025 0.065 4 617 496 489
777 400 -327VFD 3.164 10834 0.016 0.025 0.025 0.060 4 688 546 537

• Cable diameters are subject to a +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

• Ampacity In Free Air: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient STRANDING PROFILE
temperature per 2014 NEC Table B.310.15(B)(2)(3) Size Size Number of Uninsulated Conductor
• Ampacity In Cable Tray: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C AWG/kcmil (mm2) Strands Diameter (inch)
ambient temperature per 2014 NEC Table 310.15(B)(16) 14 2.08 19 0.074
• Ampacity In Conduit: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient 12 3.29 19 0.093
temperature per 2014 NEC Table B.310.15(B)(2)(1)
10 5.23 37 0.113
8 8.30 37 0.134
6 13.21 61 0.173
4 21.17 133 0.255
2 35 133 0.321
1 42.52 209 0.361
1/0 50 266 0.401
2/0 66.12 323 0.455
4/0 95 532 0.567
262 120 646 0.615
313 150 777 0.704
373 185 925 0.735
444 240 1110 0.780
535 272.68 1332 0.918
646 300 1591 0.965
777 400 1924 1.050

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37-600VFD
TC-ER VFD
POWER CABLE
PVC Jacket • Three Conductor • 90°C • 600V

APPLICATION
POWER CONDUCTORS (X3)
SYMMETRICAL GROUND TC-ER VFD cable is used to supply power to motors,
Soft annealed stranded bare CONDUCTORS (X3)
copper per ASTM B3, B496 Three symmetrically
or for connection to other power devices in industrial
placed stranded bare settings. Primary installations include cable trays,
copper conductors in raceways, and outdoor locations supported by a
INSULATION direct contact with the messenger wire. Type TC-ER VFD is Listed for direct
Low dielectric constant XLPE shield.
meeting XHHW-2 burial or in underground ducts and for use in Class 1,
per UL 44 Division 2 hazardous locations and Class 1 control
METALLIC SHIELD circuits. This cable may be used in wet or dry loca-
Helically applied bare tions at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. The cable
copper tape for is specifically engineered for use in variable frequency
provide 100% AC motor drive (VFD) applications.
coverage.

FEATURES
n Specially engineered cable design produces a
longer cable life in VFD applications.
JACKET
Flame retardant, moisture
n Overall shield provides 100% coverage
and sunlight resistant containing VFD EMI emissions.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
per UL 1277. Colored black.
n Symmetrical ground conductors reduce induced
voltage imbalances and carry common mode
noise back to the drive.
n Meets crush and impact requirements for Type MC
RATINGS & APPROVALS n AmerCable’s specially formulated XLPE insulation
n UL Listed as Type TC-ER 600V material has a lower dielectric constant which
n 90°C Wet/Dry Temperature Rating withstands reflected voltages. This allows for longer
n FT-4/ IEEE 1202 Flame Rating output cable distances and minimizes the effect
of high frequency noise induced into the plant
n Sunlight Resistant
ground system.
n For Direct Burial
n Permitted for Exposed Run (“ER” use in
accordance with the NEC 336.10(7).
n Permitted for use in Class I, Division 2 and Zone 2
industrial hazardous locations per the NEC.
n Gas and vapor tight – impervious to water and air.
n Bend radius 12X O.D.
n Color code per ICEA S-58-679 Method 4

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37-600VFD • FLEXIBLE TC-ER VFD • 600 VOLTS

NEC Ampacities
Conductor Wire Part No. Conductor Insulation Insulation Ground Jacket Jacket In Free Air In Cable Tray In Conduit
Size Count 37-600 Diameter Thickness Diameter Size Thickness Diameter Weight 90°C 75C° 90°C 75C° 90°C 75C°
14 7 -508VFDCT 0.073 0.030 0.145 18 0.060 0.460 162 15 13 15 13 15 13
12 7 -516VFDCT 0.092 0.030 0.165 16 0.060 0.495 208 20 18 20 18 20 18
10 7 -308VFDCT 0.112 0.030 0.180 14 0.060 0.530 269 30 27 30 27 30 27
8 7 -309VFD 0.141 0.045 0.242 14 0.060 0.665 384 65 58 55 49 48 43
6 7 -310VFD 0.169 0.045 0.269 12 0.060 0.725 522 87 77 75 67 65 58
4 7 -312VFD 0.213 0.045 0.312 12 0.060 0.820 719 114 101 95 84 89 79
2 7 -314VFD 0.268 0.045 0.369 10 0.080 0.980 1090 152 135 130 115 119 106
1 18 -315VFD 0.299 0.055 0.416 10 0.080 1.085 1321 177 157 150 133 137 121
1/0 18 -316VFD 0.336 0.055 0.451 10 0.080 1.160 1569 205 182 170 151 163 145
2/0 19 -317VFD 0.379 0.055 0.497 10 0.080 1.255 1904 237 210 195 173 186 165
3/0 18 -318VFD 0.423 0.055 0.540 8 0.080 1.355 2381 274 243 225 200 214 190
4/0 18 -319VFD 0.475 0.055 0.595 8 0.080 1.470 2847 316 280 260 231 253 224
250 36 -330VFD 0.520 0.065 0.667 6 0.080 1.630 3479 351 311 290 255 276 245
350 36 -331VFD 0.616 0.065 0.757 6 0.110 1.880 4662 430 381 350 310 345 306
500 36 -333VFD 0.736 0.065 0.880 6 0.110 2.145 6402 531 471 430 381 427 379
750 61 -334VFD 0.908 0.080 1.090 4 0.110 2.600 9447 671 595 535 474 529 469

• Cable diameters are subject to a +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

• Ampacity In Free Air: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient
temperature per 2014 NEC Table B.310.15(B)(2)(3)
• Ampacity In Cable Tray: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C
ambient temperature per 2014 NEC Table 310.15(B)(16)
• Ampacity In Conduit: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient
temperature per 2014 NEC Table B.310.15(B)(2)(1)

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37-000VFD
XLPE/PVC TC-ER
VFD POWER CABLE
THREE CONDUCTOR • 90°C • 2000V

APPLICATION
POWER CONDUCTORS (X3) TC-ER VFD cable is used to supply power to motors,
SYMMETRICAL GROUND
Soft annealed stranded bare CONDUCTORS (X3) or for connection to other power devices in industrial
copper per ASTM B3, B496 Three symmetrically settings. Primary installations include cable trays,
placed stranded bare raceways, and outdoor locations supported by a
copper conductors in
INSULATION messenger wire. Type TC-ER VFD is Listed for direct
direct contact with the
Low dielectric constant XLPE shield. burial or in underground ducts and for use in Class 1,
meeting RHH/RHW-2 Division 2 hazardous locations and Class 1 control
per UL 44 circuits. This cable may be used in wet or dry loca-
METALLIC SHIELD tions at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. The cable
Helically applied bare is specifically engineered for use in variable frequency
copper tape for AC motor drive (VFD) applications.
provide 100%
coverage.

FEATURES
n Specially engineered cable design produces a
longer cable life in VFD applications.
JACKET n Overall shield provides 100% coverage containing
Flame retardant, moisture VFD EMI emissions.
and sunlight resistant
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) n Symmetrical ground conductors reduce induced
per UL 1277. Colored black. voltage imbalances and carry common mode noise
back to the drive.
n Meets crush and impact requirements for Type MC
RATINGS & APPROVALS n AmerCable’s specially formulated XLPE insulation
n UL Listed as Type TC-ER 2000V material has a lower dielectric constant which
withstands reflected voltages. This allows for longer
n 90°C Wet/Dry Temperature Rating
output cable distances and minimizes the effect
n FT-4/ IEEE 1202 Flame Rating of high frequency noise induced into the plant
n Sunlight Resistant ground system.
n For Direct Burial n Permitted for Exposed Run (“ER” use in accordance
with the NEC 336.10(7).
n Permitted for use in Class I, Division 2 and Zone 2
industrial hazardous locations per the NEC.
n Gas and vapor tight – impervious to water and air.
n Bend radius 12X O.D.
n Color code per ICEA S-58-679 Method 4
n Cables are fully compliant with NFPA 79-2018

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37-000VFD • TC-ER VFD • 2000 VOLTS

DC Resist. AC Resist. Inductive Grounding NEC Ampacities

Size Nominal Weight @ 25°C @ 90°C, 60 Hz Reactance Voltage Drop Conductor In Single In
AWG/ Size Part No. Diameter (Lbs./ (Ohms/ (Ohms/ (Ohms/ (Volts/Amp/ Size Free Air Tray Conduit
kcmil mm2 37-000 Inches* 1000 Ft.) 1000 Ft.) 1000 Ft.) 1000 Ft.) 1000 Ft.) (3x) (AWG) 90°C 75°C 90°C 75°C 90°C 75°C
14 2.1 -508VFDCT 0.560 158 2.680 3.350 0.046 4.684 18 15 13 15 13 15 13
12 3.3 -516VFDCT 0.605 199 1.680 2.100 0.043 2.951 18 20 18 20 18 20 18
10 5.2 -308VFDCT 0.650 258 1.060 1.325 0.040 1.876 14 30 27 30 27 30 27
8 8.3 -309VFD 0.770 368 0.6663 0.8329 0.040 1.194 14 65 58 55 49 48 43
6 13.2 -310VFD 0.885 517 0.4192 0.5240 0.038 0.765 12 87 77 75 67 65 58
4 21 -312VFD 0.975 814 0.2636 0.3295 0.036 0.493 12 114 101 95 84 89 79
2 35 -314VFD 1.090 1178 0.1659 0.2074 0.034 0.322 10 152 135 130 115 119 106
1 43 -315VFD 1.225 1462 0.1315 0.1644 0.034 0.263 10 177 157 150 133 137 121
1/0 50 -316VFD 1.330 1714 0.1042 0.1304 0.033 0.215 10 205 182 170 151 163 145
2/0 66 -317VFD 1.420 1951 0.0827 0.1034 0.032 0.176 10 237 210 195 173 186 165
3/0 86 -318VFD 1.520 2607 0.0655 0.0819 0.031 0.146 8 274 243 225 200 214 190
4/0 95 -319VFD 1.635 3102 0.0520 0.0653 0.030 0.122 8 316 280 260 231 253 224
250 126 -330VFD 1.855 3836 0.0440 0.0553 0.030 0.108 8 351 311 290 255 276 245
350 178 -331VFD 2.060 5141 0.0314 0.0396 0.029 0.085 6 430 381 350 310 345 306
500 250 -333VFD 2.325 6977 0.0220 0.0280 0.028 0.068 6 531 471 430 381 427 379
750 379 -334VFD 2.809 10051 0.0147 0.0191 0.028 0.055 4 671 595 535 474 529 469

• Cable diameters are subject to a +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

• Ampacity In Free Air: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient
temperature per 2014 NEC Table B.310.15(B)(2)(3)
• Ampacity In Cable Tray: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C
ambient temperature per 2014 NEC Table 310.15(B)(16)
• Ampacity In Conduit: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient
temperature per 2014 NEC Table B.310.15(B)(2)(1)

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37-102VFD
EXTRA FLEXIBLE VFD POWER CABLE
GEXOL® INSULATED
Three Conductor • 2kV • Rated 110°C

Power Conductors (x3) APPLICATION

Soft annealed flexible stranded
A flexible, braid and foil shielded, 2kV power
tinned copper per IEEE 1580 Ground Conductors (x3) cable specifically engineered for use in variable
Table 11. Soft annealed flexible frequency AC motor drive (VFD) applications.
stranded tinned copper per
Insulation (2kV) IEEE 1580 Table 11. FEATURES
Gexol® cross-linked flame Gexol® insulated and
sized per UL 1277.
n Specially engineered cable design produces a
retardant polyolefin, meeting
the requirements for Type P Color: Green longer cable life in VFD applications.
of IEEE 1580 and Type X110 n Overall braid plus foil shield is engineered
of UL 1309/CSA 245. Shield
Color: Gray with printed Overall tinned copper braid with 100% coverage and a surface transfer
phase I.D. (Black-White-Red) plus aluminum/polyester impedance <50 milliohms at 10MHz to
tape providing 100% contain EMI.
Jacket coverage.
A black, arctic grade, flame n Symmetrical insulated ground conductors
retardant, oil, abrasion, reduce induced voltage imbalances and carry
chemical and sunlight common mode noise back to the drive.
resistant thermosetting
compound meeting UL 1309/ n High strand count conductors and braid
CSA 245 and IEEE 1580.
Sheath (Optional)
shield design is much more flexible, easier
A black, arctic grade,
to install and more resistant to vibration
Armor (Optional) flame retardant, oil, than Type MC cable.
Tinned copper basket weave wire abrasion, chemical and
armor per IEEE 1580
n Gexol’s lower dielectric constant (standard
sunlight resistant
and UL 1309/CSA 245. thermosetting compound XLPEs, EPRs and other Type P insulation
meeting UL 1309/CSA 245 materials have higher dielectric constants)
and IEEE 1580. reduces reflected wave peak voltage
magnitudes. This allows for longer output
cable distances and minimizes the effect
Note: For armored versions the braid is placed between of high frequency noise induced into the
the inner jacket and outer sheath where it serves plant ground system.
as both the EMI shield and armor. n 2kV insulation thickness is used to resist the
potential 2-3x reflected voltages experienced
in 600V VFD applications.
Ratings & Approvals
n Dual certified IEEE 1580 Type P and
n 110˚C Temperature Rating UL 1309/CSA 245 Type X110.
n UL Listed as Marine Shipboard Cable: (E111461) n Highest ampacity ratings: ABS 100˚C, DNV
n UL Listed as Type TC-ER (E123629) 95˚C, LRS 95˚C, Transport Canada 95˚C.
n United States Coast Guard: November 2, 1987 / 9304 n Severe cold durability: exceeds CSA cold
n CSA listed as Marine Shipboard Cable (82346) bend/cold impact (-40˚C/-35˚C).
n Flame resistance: IEEE 1202/FT-4 n Flame retardant: IEC 332-3 Category A
n Sunlight resistant and IEEE 1202.
n Optional braid armor of bronze, aluminum
Halogen-Free and Fire Resistant or tinned copper.
constructions available by request.

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37-102VFD • EXTRA FLEXIBLE VFD POWER CABLE
GEXOL® INSULATED
Armored &
Unarmored
Sheathed (TS)
Grounding
NEC Ampacities
Size Nominal Weight Nominal Weight Conductor*
AWG/ Part No. Diameter Lbs./ Part No. Diameter Lbs./ Size In In In
kcmil mm2 37-102 Inches* 1000 Ft. 37-102 Inches* 1000 Ft. (AWG) Free Air Cable Tray Conduit
4 21 -312VFD 1.175 925 -312TSVFD 1.355 1138 12 114 95 89
2 34 -314VFD 1.235 1421 -314TSVFD 1.425 1512 10 152 130 119
1 43 -315VFD 1.340 1517 -315TSVFD 1.540 1851 10 177 150 137
1/0 54 -316VFD 1.450 1803 -316TSVFD 1.615 2136 10 205 170 163
2/0 70 -317VFD 1.554 2120 -317TSVFD 1.823 2660 10 237 195 186
3/0 86 -318VFD 1.750 2827 -318TSVFD 1.959 3269 8 274 225 214
4/0 109 -319VFD 1.860 3416 -319TSVFD 2.137 3864 8 316 260 253
262 132 -320VFD 2.010 4210 -320TSVFD 2.280 4661 6 362 297 286
313 159 -321VFD 2.086 5105 -321TSVFD 2.353 5325 6 404 328 324
373 189 -322VFD 2.207 5521 -322TSVFD 2.500 6674 6 449 364 357
444 227 -323VFD 2.323 6440 -323TSVFD 2.592 6994 6 497 402 396
535 273 -324VFD 2.643 7547 -324TSVFD 2.970 8477 6 556 446 441
646 326 -326VFD 2.920 8916 -326TSVFD 3.255 9888 4 617 496 489
777 394 -327VFD 3.000 10909 -327TSVFD 3.420 11803 4 688 546 537

• Cable diameters are subject to a +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

• Ampacity In Free Air: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient temperature per 2014 NEC Table B.310.15(B)(2)(3)
• Ampacity In Cable Tray: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient temperature per 2014 NEC Table 310.15(B)(16)
• Ampacity In Conduit: Based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient temperature per 2008 NEC Table B.310.1
• IEEE ampacities are based on IEEE Std. 45 with a 45°C ambient and arranged in a single bank per hanger. For those instances
where cable must be double banked, the ampacities should be multiplied by 0.8.
*3 Grounding Conductors – Green Insulated

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37-105VFD
MMV-VFD
POWER CABLE
Three Conductor: 8kV – 15kV • 133% Insulation Level • Rated 90°C

Conductors (3) Conductor Shield

A combination of semi-conducting tape and extruded APPLICATIONS
Soft annealed
flexible stranded thermosetting semi-conducting material meeting UL A flexible, braid and foil shielded,
tinned copper per 1309, IEEE 1580 and UL1072.
power cable specifically engineered
IEEE 1580 Table 11. Insulation Shield for use in medium voltage variable
Semi-conducting layer meeting UL 1309,
IEEE 1580 and UL 1072. frequency AC drive (VFD) applications.
Insulation
Symmetrical Insulated
Extruded thermosetting
90°C Ethylene Propylene
Grounding Conductors (3) FEATURES
Soft annealed flexible stranded tinned copper
Rubber (EPR), meeting
conductor per IEEE 1580 Table 11. Gexol n Flexible stranded conductors and
UL 1309 (Type E),
IEEE 1580 (Type E) Insulation sized per Table 23.2 of UL1072. braided shields. Suitable for
Color: Green
and UL 1072. applications involving repeated
Jacket
flexing and high vibration.
A black, arctic grade, flame retardant, oil,
Insulation Shield abrasion, chemical and sunlight resistant n Small minimum bending radius
thermosetting compound meeting UL 1309/
Composite shield
CSA 245, IEEE 1580, and UL 1072. This (8x OD) for easy installation.
consisting of 0.0126"
jacket allows for isolation between the
tinned copper braided
insulation shields and overall shield. Shields
n Insulation has a very low dielectric
with nylon providing
60% copper Shielded can then be terminated on opposite ends to constant. This allows for longer
coverage meeting minimize circulating currents. output cable distances and
UL 1309, IEEE Std.
1580, and UL 1072. Armor/EMI Shield minimizes common mode current.
The nylon is colored Overall tinned copper braid plus aluminum/
polyester tape provides 100% coverage.
n Overall braid plus foil shield is
for easy phase
identification (three This braid serves as both an armor and engineered with 100% coverage
conductor = black, EMI shield meeting both IEEE 1580 and and a surface transfer impedance
blue, red) without UL 1307/CSA 245.
the need to remove <50 milliohms at 10MHz to
the shield to find Sheath (optional) contain EMI.
an underlying A black, arctic grade, flame retardant, oil,
colored tape. abrasion, chemical and sunlight resistant n Symmetrical insulated ground
thermosetting compound meeting
Low smoke UL 1309/CSA 245, IEEE 1580, and UL 1072. conductors reduce induced voltage
halogen-free Colored jackets for signifying different imbalances and carry common
voltage levels are also available on special
jacket available. request (orange = 8kV and red = 15kV). mode noise back to the drive.
Contact your n High strand count conductors and
AmerCable rep. braid shield design is much more
flexible, easier to install and more
Ratings & Approvals resistant to vibration than Type
n UL Listed as Marine Shipboard Cable MC cable.
(E111461) n Severe cold durability: exceeds
n American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) CSA cold bend/cold impact
n Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Pending (-40˚C/-35˚C).
n Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (LRS) n Flame retardant: IEC 332-3
Pending Category A and IEEE 1202.
n 90˚C Temperature Rating n Suitable for use in Class I,
n Voltage Rating – 8kV to 15kV Division 1, and Zone 1
(25kV available on request) environments.

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THREE CONDUCTOR TYPE MMV-VFD

MEDIUM VOLTAGE – 8KV • 133% INSULATION LEVEL
Ampacity
Single Inductive Voltage Green Insulated
Size Nominal Weight In Free Banked DC Resistance AC Resistance Reactance Drop Grounding
AWG/ Part No. Diameter (Lbs./ Air in Trays at 25°C at 90°C, 60Hz (ohms/ (Volts per amp Conductor (3x)
kcmil mm2 37-105 (inches) 1000 Ft.) (amps) (amps) (ohms/1000 Ft.) (ohms/1000 Ft.) 1000 Ft.) per 1000 Ft.) Size (AWG)

6 12.5 -332TSVFD 1.825 1634 88 75 0.445 0.556 0.048 0.820 10

4 21 -333TSVFD 2.028 2074 116 99 0.300 0.376 0.043 0.564 10
2 34 -334TSVFD 2.205 2625 152 129 0.184 0.230 0.040 0.359 10
1 43 -335TSVFD 2.296 3022 175 149 0.147 0.184 0.038 0.294 8
1/0 54 -336TSVFD 2.395 3373 201 171 0.117 0.147 0.037 0.242 8
2/0 70 -337TSVFD 2.505 3826 232 197 0.093 0.117 0.036 0.199 8
3/0 86 -338TSVFD 2.600 4411 266 226 0.074 0.094 0.035 0.166 6
4/0 109 -339TSVFD 2.815 5093 306 260 0.058 0.075 0.033 0.139 6
262 132 -340TSVFD 3.000 5993 348 296 0.048 0.063 0.032 0.121 6
313 159 -341TSVFD 3.195 6867 386 328 0.040 0.053 0.032 0.106 6
373 189 -342TSVFD 3.320 7810 429 365 0.034 0.045 0.031 0.094 4
444 227 -343TSVFD 3.464 8855 455 387 0.028 0.039 0.030 0.085 4
535 273 -344TSVFD 3.760 9905 528 449 0.024 0.033 0.030 0.076 4
• Cable diameters are subject to a +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

THREE CONDUCTOR TYPE MMV-VFD MEDIUM VOLTAGE

15KV • 133% INSULATION LEVEL
Ampacity
Single Inductive Voltage Green Insulated
Size Nominal Weight In Free Banked DC Resistance AC Resistance Reactance Drop Grounding
AWG/ Part No. Diameter (Lbs./ Air in Trays at 25°C at 90°C, 60Hz (ohms/ (Volts per amp Conductor (3x)
kcmil mm2 37-105 (inches) 1000 Ft.) (amps) (amps) (ohms/1000 Ft.) (ohms/1000 Ft.) 1000 Ft.) per 1000 Ft.) Size (AWG)

2 34 -357TSVFD 2.560 3231 156 133 0.184 0.230 0.0440 0.364 10

1 43 -358TSVFD 2.620 2959 178 151 0.147 0.184 .0430 0.299 8
1/0 54 -359TSVFD 2.815 4090 205 174 0.117 0.147 .041 0.246 8
2/0 70 -360TSVFD 2.920 4615 234 199 0.093 0.117 0.0390 0.203 8
3/0 86 -361TSVFD 3.020 5306 269 229 0.074 0.094 .038 0.170 6
4/0 109 -362TSVFD 3.260 6131 309 263 0.058 0.075 0.037 0.142 6
262 132 -363TSVFD 3.425 7074 352 299 0.048 0.063 0.035 0.124 6
313 159 -364TSVFD 3.550 7787 389 331 0.040 0.053 0.034 0.109 6
373 189 -365TSVFD 3.614 8703 432 367 0.034 0.045 0.034 0.097 4
444 227 -366TSVFD 3.825 9912 456 388 0.028 0.039 0.033 0.080 4

• Cable diameters are subject to a +/- 5%

manufacturing tolerance
• Ampacity in Free Air: Based on 105°C conductor
temperature and 40°C ambient temperature per
2008 NEC Table 310.71
• Ampacity in Conduit Air: Based on 105°C conductor
temperature and 40°C ambient temperature per
2008 NEC Table 310.75

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CABLE SELECTION GUIDE FOR
VFD APPLICATIONS
The circuit of a typical voltage source PWM drive is shown in Figure 1. Each part of the equipment is bonded
to the safety earth system to ensure personnel safety if faults occur.
All parts have capacitance to ground shown by:
• CM for the motor windings.
• CC1 and CC2 for the power
Power Converter
converter circuits. Transformer IGBT Switches
Diodes
• CT for the transformer’s Motor
secondary winding to the V1
transformers’ screen.
CT
The IGBT switches are in constant Shield
CM
operation at high frequency and this V2
CC1 CC2
produces an inverter output voltage
l2
with a PWM wave shape as shown Earth Earth l1 Earth
Bond Bond Bond
by the voltage V1(Figure 1).
Safety Earth System
This IGBT switches also cause
a motor line to ground voltage V2
(Figure 1), normally called a
common mode voltage.
The common mode voltages cause Inverter
Line to Line Voltage – V1
Motor
Ground Current – I1
Motor
Line to Ground Voltage – V2
short high-frequency pulses of
common mode current to flow in
the safety earth circuits, shown by
currents I1 and I2 (Figure 1), unless
F I G U R E 1
the design includes cable features
to stop this from happening.
It is essential that the common mode currents return to the inverter without causing EMC - EMI problems
in other equipment, and this means that the common mode currents I1 and I2 must not flow in the safety
earthing system.
For the motor, this is achieved by connecting a set of wires from the motor to the inverter that run with the main
power cables. These are called symmetrical grounding conductors, see Figure 2. These conductors have a very low
impedance compared with the other return path via the safety earthing system.
The three symmetrical grounding conductors and overall shields are connected as shown in Figure 3.
This 360° connection is essential.
The common mode currents I1 and I2 now flow in the symmetrical grounding conductors. This happens because
the symmetrical grounding conductors are close to the power conductors giving a low impedance route for the
currents I1 and I2 compared with the safety earthing system. As I1 and I2 flow near the power conductors this
avoids creating external EMC - EMI problems.

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 INDUSTRIAL VFD CABLES

Grounding
Power Converter Conductors

Transformer Motor
Inverter

CT
CM
Shield
CC1 CC2 l1
l2

Earth Earth Earth

Bond Bond Bond

Safety Earth System

F I G U R E 2

If symmetrical grounding conductors and an overall EMI shield are not used, EMC - EMI problems are very
likely to occur.
For cables used with voltage source PWM drives, a number of features are required to ensure correct
operation, avoid overheating and achieve longer service life.
The essential features of a medium voltage cable for PWM drives are :
• Insulation designed to withstand the transients produced by the PWM
• Insulation with a dielectric constant no greater than 3.0 to minimize capacitance
• Voltage rating of 3x the operating voltage to prevent corona
• Three symmetrical grounding conductors. Some cables only have one grounding conductor. This is not
acceptable as it produces circulating currents in the earth system
• Extremely fine strands to carry the harmonic currents without overheating
(i.e. the inductance of fine stranded conductors is less than 7, 19, 37 strand conductors)
• Overall shield to stop the radiation of voltage EMI fields
• Correct termination at both ends Connection
• Semi-conducting shield around each insulation layer (MMV only) Ring
Insulated
• Metallic layer around each semi-conducting shield to earth the Grounding
semi-conducting shield (MMV only). Conductor

EMI
Shield
Earth Connection
F I G U R E 3
Figures 1 - 3 courtesy of Converteam

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