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AC90 (–40°C) ISO-BX XLPE Insulation 600 Volts 90°C
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AC90 (–40°C) ISO-BX XLPE Insulation 600 Volts 90°C
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AC90 (–40°C) ISO-BX XLPE Insulation 600 Volts 90°C
Standards
National  CSA C22.2 N° 51-95
Description

Solid copper circuit conductors, with low temperature EXELENE* cross-linked polyethylene insulation (RW90 XLPE), with two additional solid copper bonding conductors (one bare, one covered with green EXELENE, (RW90 XLPE).  Twisted assembly paper wrapped and covered with interlocked aluminum tape armour. Rated 600 volts.  LEAD FREE.

 

Application

For open and concealed wiring in dry locations only.
This cable is recommended for installations where an isolated ground is required (i.e. computer and other electronic equipment or special installations).

Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C. 

 

 

 

†ISO-BX cables with #12 phase conductors and a #12 isolated ground conductor; and all ISO-BX cables with #10 phase conductors suitable are for use in patient care areas in accordance with Rules 24-102 and 24-104 of the C.E.C.

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Characteristics
Construction characteristics
Armour type Interlocking Armor  
Insulation XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene)  
Dimensional characteristics
Average insulation thickness .03in  
Average insulation thickness 0.76mm  
Electrical characteristics
Operating voltage 600V  

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ISOBX Copper Conductors

Size AWG

No. of
Conductors#

Insulation 
Thickness

Isolated
Ground
Conductor
AWG**

Bare 
Bonding 
Conductor
AWG

Approximate 
Diameter

Approximate 
Net Cable
Weight 

Ampacity (amps) 
30°C Ambient 

mm

in

 

 

 

mm

in

kg/km

lbs/kft

14 (1)

2

0.76

0.030

14 (1)

14 (1)

12.5

0.491

169

114

15

14 (1)

3

0.76

0.030

14 (1)

14 (1)

13.4

0.528

200

135

15

12 (1)†

2

0.76

0.030

12 (1)

14 (1)

13.4

0.527

205

137

20

12 (1)†

2

0.76

0.030

12 (1)

12 (1)

13.5

0.531

224

150

20

12 (1)

3

0.76

0.030

14 (1)

14 (1)

14.1

0.554

242

162

20

12 (1)†

3

0.76

0.030

12 (1)

12 (1)

14.6

0.573

268

180

20

10 (1)†

2

0.76

0.030

12 (1)

12 (1)

14.1

0.557

267

179

30

10 (1)†

2

0.76

0.030

10 (1)

10 (1)

14.7

0.580

307

207

30

10 (1)†

3

0.76

0.030

12 (1)

12 (1)

15.4

0.606

331

223

30

10 (1)†

3

0.76

0.030

10 (1)

10 (1)

16

0.630

372

250

30


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Selling delivery information

#Two-conductor cable contains black and white circuit conductors, green isolated ground conductor, and a bare copper bonding conductor.

Three-conductor cable contains red, black and white circuit conductors, green isolated ground conductor, and a bare copper bonding conductor.

 

*Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.

**Isolated Ground Conductor" covered with green (RW90) XLPE. Refer to the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 2006 (Rules 10-906 and 24-100 to 24-114) for rules covering cables and systems containing isolated grounding conductors, etc.


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