SPEC 46255

3/C CU 5KV 115 NL-EPR 133% TS ARMOR-X PVC MV-105

Type MV-105 Three Conductor Copper, 115 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape
Shield, Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor (Armor-X), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket

B) Conductor
semi-con

B) Conductor
semi-con

1 3 9 10

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Images not to scale. See Table 1 for Dimensions

CONSTRUCTION:
1. Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
2. Conductor Shield: Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
3. Insulation: 115 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level,
4. Insulation Shield: Stripable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
5. Copper Tape Shield: Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
6. Grounding Conductor: 3 Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
7. Filler: Wax paper filler
8. Binder: Polypropylene tape
9. Armor: Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor (Armor-X)
10. Overall Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

APPLICATIONS AND FEATURES:

Southwire’s 5KV ARMOR-X are armored cables for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial,
and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor
temperature not in excess of 105°C for normal operation, 140°C for emergency overload, 250°C for short circuit conditions,
and -50°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501, 502, and 503.
Suitable for VFD application.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• ASTM B3 Soft or annealed copper
• ASTM B8 Concentric-lay-standard copper
• UL 1072 - Medium Voltage Power Cables
• ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable & ICEA S-97-682 5-46 KV Utility
• UL 1685/FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
• IEEE 1202 -Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
• AEIC CS-8 Specification for extruded dielectric shielded power cables rated for 5 through 46KV

SAMPLE PRINT LEGEND:

SOUTHWIRE [SYMBOL - LIGHTING BOLT] #P# ARMOR-X (UL) 3/C [#AWG or #kcmil] CU 115 MILS NL-EPR 5KV 133%/ 8KV
100% INS LEVEL 25% TS MV-105 FOR CT USE SUN. RES. FOR DIRECT BURIAL FT4 [-50°C] YEAR (NESC) [SEQUENTIAL FEET
MARKS]

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Table 1 – Weights & Measurements

Diameter over Dia. Over Approx. Min
Cond. Cond. Insul. Insul. Armor Jacket OD Approx. Max Pull Bending
Stock Size (1) (3) Shield Ground (9) Thickness (10) Weight Tension Radius
Code AWG inches inches inches No. x AWG inches mils inches lbs./MFT lbs. inches
890636 ◊
2 0.283 0.550 0.610 3 x 10 1.670 60 1.790 1808 1593 12.5
890637 1 0.322 0.589 0.649 3x8 1.845 60 1.965 2127 2009 13.8
890638 ◊
1/0 0.362 0.629 0.689 3x8 1.870 60 1.990 2393 2534 13.9
890639 ◊
2/0 0.405 0.672 0.732 3x8 2.040 60 2.160 2762 3194 15.1
TBA 3/0 0.456 0.723 0.783 3x6 2.200 60 2.320 3302 4027 16.2
890640 ◊
4/0 0.512 0.779 0.839 3x6 2.290 75 2.440 3892 5078 17.1
890641 250 0.558 0.834 0.894 3x6 2.430 75 2.580 4380 6000 18.1
890642 ◊
350 0.661 0.937 0.997 3x6 2.670 75 2.820 5561 8400 19.7
890643 ◊
500 0.789 1.065 1.125 3x4 3.000 75 3.150 7715 12000 22.1
890644 ◊ 750 0.968 1.253 1.313 3x4 3.540 85 3.710 10724 18000 26.0
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Standard stock item

Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data

Shield Short Allowable Ampacities
Resistance Reactance Positive Zero Circuit 900C/1050C
Cond. DC AC XC XL Sequence Sequence Current Directly
Size @ 250C @ 900C @ 60Hz @ 60Hz Impedance* Impedance* 6 Cycles Buried † In Air ‡
Stock Code AWG Ω/MFT Ω/MFT MΩ*MFT Ω/MFT Ω/MFT Ω/MFT Amps Amps Amps
890636 ◊
2 0.162 0.203 0.036 0.040 0.203 + j0.040 0.573 + j0.514 2017 180 / 190 140 / 154
890637 1 0.129 0.161 0.033 0.039 0.162 + j0.038 0.534 + j0.492 2144 200 / 215 160 / 180
890638 ◊
1/0 0.102 0.128 0.030 0.037 0.128 + j0.037 0.503 + j0.470 2274 230 / 245 185 / 205
890639 ◊ 2/0 0.081 0.102 0.027 0.036 0.102 + j0.036 0.477 + j0.448 2414 260 / 280 215 / 240
TBA 3/0 0.064 0.081 0.025 0.035 0.081 + j0.035 0.456 + j0.423 2580 295 / 320 250 / 280
890640 ◊
4/0 0.051 0.064 0.023 0.034 0.065 + j0.034 0.438 + j0.398 2762 335 / 360 285 / 320
890641 250 0.043 0.054 0.022 0.033 0.055 + j0.033 0.426 + j0.375 2941 365 / 395 320 / 355
890642 ◊
350 0.031 0.039 0.019 0.032 0.040 + j0.032 0.405 + j0.337 3276 440 / 475 395 / 440
890643 ◊
500 0.022 0.028 0.016 0.030 0.029 + j0.030 0.383 + j0.296 3693 530 / 570 485 / 545
890644 ◊ 750 0.014 0.020 0.014 0.029 0.020 + j0.029 0.357 + j0.247 4304 650 / 700 615 / 685
* Calculations are based on 5 mil 25 % over lapping copper tape shield / Conductor temperature of 90°C / Shield temperature of 45°C / Earth resistivity of 100
ohms-meter
† Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(83) of the 2014 National Electrical Code (20°C Ambient Earth Temperature, Thermal Resistance ROH of 90)
‡ Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(71) of the 2014 National Electrical Code (40°C Ambient Air Temperature)

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Copyright © 2017 Southwire Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved SPEC 46255_PSS DIVISION DATE: 01/29/2018 Rev:2.0.07C