2/0 AWG 19/.0837 Strands PV Wire Photovoltaic Cable Single Core 600V Discount

2/0 AWG 19/.0837 Strands PV Wire Photovoltaic Cable Single Core 600V

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2/0 AWG 19/.0837 Strands PV Wire Photovoltaic Cable Single Core 600V

Also Known As:

Photovoltaic PV Cable, Solar pv cable, Solar pv wire, 600v pv wire, Copper pv wire, PV wire in conduit, Photovoltaic cable, PV cable, single core wire,  600v pv wire, 2/0 pv wire,  pv wire, solar pv wire, photovoltaic wire.

Characteristics:

Photovoltaic (PV) wire is a type of electrical wire specifically designed and manufactured to handle the unique needs of solar panel (photovoltaic) systems. When sunlight strikes a solar panel, it generates direct current (DC) electricity. This electricity needs to be conducted efficiently and safely from the solar panels to the inverter, where it’s typically converted to alternating current (AC) to be used in homes or businesses or to be fed into the electrical grid.

Photovoltaic wire is a brand of medium voltage photovoltaic cables primarily used for solar power applications. The electric cable is suitable for direct burial, where it is used as an interconnection wire for both grounded and ungrounded PV systems. The electrical wire is used to connect photovoltaic cells to combiner boxes, combiner boxes to inverters, and inverters to the transformers. The electrical wire is rated 600v. It can be used as RHH/RHW-2 and RWU90 and also can be utilized for USE-2 applications.

 Photovoltaic wire is suitable for solar power generation, transmission and distribution in domestic, commercial, and industrial utilities. The cable has a temp rating of 90 C in both wet and dry places. The lowest possible temperature is -40 C. It has a possibility to resist deformation at extreme temperatures. The durability is one of the highest among photovoltaic wires.

Applications of 600V Single-Core Photovoltaic Cable:

A 600V single-core photovoltaic (PV) cable is commonly used in solar power generation systems. Specifically designed for the harsh outdoor environments often associated with solar installations, these cables are UV-resistant, temperature-resistant, and are constructed to handle the voltage levels commonly found in smaller to medium-sized solar power installations.

Typical applications are:

• Solar Panels to Junction Boxes or Combiners
• Interconnection of Panels
• Connection to Inverters
• Home Solar Power Systems
• Grounding and Bonding
• Monitoring and Control Systems
• Portable Solar Generators
• Other Renewable Energy Installations

Particular Applications of 2/0 AWG 19/.0837 Strands PV Wire Photovoltaic Cable Single Core 600V

• Large-scale Commercial and Industrial Solar Installations
• Major Solar Array Interconnections
• Connection to Central Combiner Boxes
• Distance Transmission in Expansive Installations
• Main Transmission Lines
• Large Battery Bank Connections
• Grounding in Major Installations
• Sizeable Backup Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Systems Integration
• Connecting Large Centralized Inverters

Standards:

• NEC 690.31(A)
• NEC NFPA 70
• UL 4703
• UL Limited Smoke Rating
• UL 44
• UL 854
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association WC70
• ICEA S 95 658

Construction:

Conductor: 

 Tinned coated compressed copper conductor per ASTM B33 and ASTM B8. Depending on the size, the conductors are either class C and class B stranded.

Insulation:

The lead-free ethylene Propylene Rubber insulation has excellent resistance to sunlight.

Jacket:

XL-CPE (Cross-linked polyethylene) jacket is resistant to oil, flames, chemicals, and sunlight. The jacket is black.

Specification:

• General Cable Catalog Number: 12211.715100
• Cond. Size (Awg/kcmil): 2/0
• Cond. Strand:  19/.0837
• Nominal Cond. O.d. Inches:  0.410
• Minimum Avg. Insulation Thickness Inches: 0.055
• Minimum Avg. Jacket (Sheath) Thickness Inches: 0.060
• Nominal Cable Diameter: 0.632
• Copper Weight Lbs: 411
• Net Weight Lbs: 590

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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 black jacket Jacket:
• Black, lead-free, flame-retardant, oil-, chemical and sunlight-resistant Cross-linked Chlorinated Polyethylene (XL-CPE)

Print:

• 600 V PV WIRE DIR BUR OR RHH OR RHW-2 OR USE-2 (SIZE) 90°C WET OR DRY SUN RES (UL) -40°C VW-1 MONTH/YEAR OF MFG SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK

Options:

• Bare copper conductor
• Other stranding options are available upon request
• Now available in colors

Applications:

• Single conductor, sunlight-resistant, direct burial photovoltaic wire rated 90°C wet or dry, 600 V 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
• 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
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70
• UL 44 Type RHH or RHW-2, UL File # E90494 or E54260
• UL 854 Type USE-2, UL File # E90499 or E86307
• Limited Smoke Rating per UL
• RoHS Compliant

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

Packaging:

• Material cut to length and shipped on non-returnable wood reels