Photovoltaic

Cables

Index

n AmerSol Dual-Certified (TV / UL / ETL)

Photovoltaic Cable 2000V/1000V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3

n AmerSol Dual-Certified (TV / UL / ETL)

Photovoltaic Cable 600V/1000V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
n Type PV UL4703 Photovoltaic Cable 2000V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7

n Type TC Multiconductor Photovoltaic Cable 2000V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9

First U.S.
h
Manufacturer wit
Dual-Certified
2000V/1000V
PV Cable
See Page 2

El Dorado, Arkansas

Made in America

Nexans 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.
AmerCable is a registered trademark of AmerCable Incorporated

2012, AmerCable Incorporated

Weve Got
Your Panel
Back Side
Covered

Cable Innovation
& Operational Excellence

Nexans AmerCable is the industry leader in

photovoltaic cable manufacturing.

n The industry leader in

on-time delivery. For
our current delivery
rate, visit our website
www.amercable.com.

No matter what type of environment you

operate in, we have a cable productivity
solution for you.
Our innovatively engineered and manufactured
photovoltaic cable family is designed to deliver
consistent, reliable cable that meets your spec
and lasts longer in the toughest operating
environments.

Compatible With ALL

Major Connectors
AMERSOL
IS THE ONLY
DUAL-CERTIFIED
U.S. MANUFACTURED
SOLAR CABLE

n Insulating and jacketing material designs

that are more flexible with greater resistance
to abrasion and moisture.
n Cable constructions that last longer
providing increased reliability in harsh,
isolated installations.

n Maintain consistent cable diameter tolerances.

n New product development that addresses
environmental, safety and cost reduction
issues for the next generation
of solar applications.

n Nexans AmerCable
is an ISO-9001
certified manufacturer.

Application Support
Nexans AmerCable leads the cable industry
in technical support for our customers.
Our experienced application engineers
are available for on-site evaluation and
solutions.

www.AmerCable.com

37-715

AmerSol Dual-Certified
Photovoltaic Cable
Single-Conductor: 2000V/1000V Rated 90C
Conductor
Soft annealed tin-coated
flexible stranded copper
per ASTM B-33 and
EN 60228
Insulation
Halogen-free, thermoset
polyolefin specifically
designed for maximum
flexibility

Jacket
Black, low smoke
non-halogenated,
flame retardant, oil,
abrasion, chemical and
sunlight resistant
cross-linked compound
meeting UL 44,
UL 854 and
TV 2Pfg1169/08.2007

Applications
Nexans AmerCables AmerSol is the first U.S. manufactured solar cable
to achieve TV and UL certification. This versatile single-conductor
cable is designed to meet the varying needs of the Solar Industry.
Applications include connection to module junction boxes; required
cable routing in balance of system (BOS) integration.
Rated 2000V UL and 1000V TV.

Features

n A two layer construction with a low smoke halogen-free, flame

retardant and sunlight resistant cross-linked compound outer

layer and halogen-free thermoset polyolefin inner layer.
n Suitable for continuous operating temperature of 90C wet or dry
n UL listed as Sunlight Resistant

n Vertical Flame Performance: EN 60332-1

n Excellent UV and Ozone resistant

n Suitable for wet, damp and humid locations

n Specially designed for excellent flexibility
n Compatible with all major connectors
n Cold bend and impact: -40C

Ratings & Approvals

n TV Certification 2 Pfg 1169/08.2007

n TV listed as PV1-F; 1000V (60038697)

n UL listed as Type USE-2 or RHW-2; 600V (E76090)

n ETL listed as Type PV; 2000V (3092993)

AmerSol is Available
Direct From Our Factory

n UL Standard 854: Standard for Safety for Service Entrance

Cables, Type USE-2 or RHW-2; 600V
n UL Subject 4703: Outline of Investigation for
Photovoltaic Wire, Type PV; 2000V

n IEC 60228: Conductors of Insulated Conductors, Class 5

El Dorado, Arkansas

Made in America

n ASTM B-33: Standard Specification for Tinned Soft or

Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes

n 90C Temperature Rating; Temperature index in excess

of 120C
n RoHS compliant

Nexans AmerCable email: [email protected] (800) 643-1516 (870) 862-4919

AmerSol Dual-Certified 2000V/1000V Solar Cable

U.S. Measurements
Nominal
Nominal
Inner Layer Outer Layer
Part No. Size Number Thickness Thickness
(Inches)
37-715- (AWG) of Wires (Inches)
505
14
45
0.060
0.030
506
12
52
0.060
0.030
507
10
78
0.060
0.030

Nominal
Approx.
Outer
Diameter Weight Ampacity
(Inches) (Lb/MFt) 90 C
0.275
48
35
0.295
61
40
0.316
75
55

Cable diameters and weights are subject to +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

Metric Measurements
Nominal
Nominal
Inner Layer Outer Layer
Part No. Size Number Thickness Thickness
(mm)
(mm)
37-715- (mm2) of Wires
505
2.5
45
1.524
0.762
506
4.0
52
1.524
0.762
507
6.0
78
1.524
0.762

Nominal
Outer
Diameter
(mm)
6.985
7.493
8.206

Compatible
With ALL
Major Connectors

Approx.
Weight Ampacity
(kg/km) 90 C
71
35
91
40
112
55

Cable diameters and weights are subject to +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

Nexans AmerCable email: [email protected] (800) 643-1516 (870) 862-4919

37-713

AmerSol Dual-Certified
Photovoltaic Cable
Single-Conductor: 600V/1000V Rated 90C
Conductor
Soft annealed tin-coated
flexible stranded copper
per ASTM B-33 and
EN 60228
Insulation
Halogen-free, thermoset
polyolefin specifically
designed for maximum
flexibility

Jacket
Black, low smoke
non-halogenated,
flame retardant, oil,
abrasion, chemical and
sunlight resistant
cross-linked compound
meeting UL 44,
UL 854 and
TV 2Pfg1169/08.2007

Applications
Nexans AmerCables AmerSol is the first U.S. manufactured solar cable
to achieve TV and UL certification. This versatile single-conductor
cable is designed to meet the varying needs of the Solar Industry.
Applications include connection to module junction boxes; required
cable routing in balance of system (BOS) integration.
Rated 600V UL and 1000V TV.

Features

n A two layer construction with a low smoke halogen-free, flame

retardant and sunlight resistant cross-linked compound outer

layer and halogen-free thermoset polyolefin inner layer.
n Suitable for continuous operating temperature of 90C wet or dry
n UL listed as Sunlight Resistant

n Vertical Flame Performance: EN 60332-1

n Excellent UV and ozone resistant

n Suitable for wet, damp and humid locations

n Specially designed for excellent flexibility
n Compatible with all major connectors
n Cold bend and impact: -40C

Ratings & Approvals

n TV certification 2 Pfg 1169/08.2007

n TV listed as PV1-F; 1000V (60038697)

n UL listed as Type USE-2 or RHW-2; 600V (E76090)

n ETL listed as Type PV; 600V (3092993)

AmerSol is Available
Direct From Our Factory

n UL Standard 854: Standard for Safety for Service Entrance

Cables, Type USE-2 or RHW-2; 600V
n UL Subject 4703: Outline of Investigation for
Photovoltaic Wire, Type PV; 600V

n IEC 60228: Conductors of Insulated Conductors, Class 5

El Dorado, Arkansas

Made in America

n ASTM B-33: Standard Specification for Tinned Soft or

Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes

n 90C Temperature Rating; Temperature index in excess

of 120C
n RoHS compliant

Nexans AmerCable email: [email protected] (800) 643-1516 (870) 862-4919

AmerSol Dual-Certified 600V/1000V Solar Cable

U.S. Measurements
Nominal
Nominal
Inner Layer Outer Layer
Part No. Size Number Thickness Thickness
(Inches)
37-713- (AWG) of Wires (Inches)
505
14
45
0.045
0.030
506
12
52
0.045
0.030
507
10
78
0.045
0.030

Nominal
Approx.
Outer
Diameter Weight Ampacity
(Inches) (Lb/MFt) 90 C
0.245
41
35
0.265
48
40
0.286
62
55

Cable diameters and weights are subject to +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

Metric Measurements
Nominal
Nominal
Inner Layer Outer Layer
Part No. Size Number Thickness Thickness
(mm)
(mm)
37-713- (mm2) of Wires
505
2.5
45
1.140
0.760
506
4.0
52
1.140
0.760
507
6.0
78
1.140
0.760

Nominal
Outer
Diameter
(mm)
6.220
6.730
7.260

Approx.
Weight Ampacity
(kg/km) 90 C
60
35
71
40
93
55

Compatible
With ALL
Major Connectors

Cable diameters and weights are subject to +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

Compatible With ALL

Major Connectors

AMERSOL
IS THE ONLY
DUAL-CERTIFIED
U.S. MANUFACTURED
SOLAR CABLE

Nexans AmerCable email: [email protected] (800) 643-1516 (870) 862-4919

37-711

Type PV UL4703
Photovoltaic Cable
Single-Conductor: 2kV Rated 90C RHH/RHW-2 CSA 1kV RPV-90

Conductor
Soft annealed stranded
copper per ASTM B-3

Insulation
Extruded thermosetting
Ethylene Propylene Rubber
(EPR) meeting UL 44 and
UL 4703

Jacket
Black, flame retardant, oil,
abrasion, chemical and
sunlight resistant
chlorinated polyethylene
(CPE) meeting UL 44
and UL 4703

Applications
Metric Sizes
Available
Upon
Request

Ratings & Approvals

n UL listed as 2000V Type PV (E322538)

n UL listed as RHH/RHW-2 (E76087)
n CSA listed as RPV-90 (LL80350)
n 90C Temperature Rating
n UL Standard 44/CSA C22.2 No. 38: Thermoset
Insulated Wires & Cables, Types RHH, RHW-2,
UL VW-1
n UL Subject 4703: Outline of Investigation for
Photovoltaic Wire, Type PV, Direct Burial
n CSA Standard C22.2 No 271: Photovoltaic Cables,
RPV-90
n ASTM B-3: Standard Specification for Soft or
Annealed Copper Wire
n ASTM B-8: Standard Specification for Concentric Lay
Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard
or Soft (Class B strand only)
n ASTM B-33: Standard Specification for Tinned Soft
or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes
(Flexible strand only)
n ASTM B-172: Standard Specification for Rope-Lay
Stranded Copper Conductors having Bunch-Stranded
Members, for Electrical Conductors
(Flexible strand only)

n RoHS compliant
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Nexans AmerCables Type PV is a single-conductor

cable that meets the newest standards as introduced
in National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 690.
Applications include connection to module junction
boxes; required cable routing in balance of system
(BOS) integration; and where also allowed by
the NEC.

Features

n A two layer construction of flame retardant, oil and

sunlight resistant Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)

over an Ethylene-Propylene Rubber (EPR) inner
layer. This design is based on a construction
allowed for use on ungrounded systems as
described in NEC Article 690 without the need
for conduit when installed exposed.
n Provides superior protection from ozone weather
and abrasion than other single layer constructions
while maintaining flexibility for ease of installation
n Suitable for continuous operating temperature of
90C wet or dry
n Direct burial 2kV
n Cold bend and impact: -40C
n UL listed as Sunlight Resistant
n Flame Resistance: UL VW-1
n Compatible with all major connectors

Consult factory for other

available sizes

Nexans AmerCable email: [email protected] (800) 643-1516 (870) 862-4919

2kV Direct Burial Wire

Type PV Flexible Tinned Copper
Part No.
37-711201
202
203
204

Size
(AWG)
14
12
10
8

Nominal
Nominal
Inner Layer Outer Layer
Number Thickness Thickness
of Wires
(Inches)
(Inches)
19
0.045
0.030
19
0.045
0.030
37
0.045
0.030
168
0.055
0.030

Nominal
Outer
Diameter
(Inches)
0.240
0.258
0.282
0.351

Approx.
Ampacity
Weight
(lbs/1000 ft) 90 C
37
35
48
40
63
55
100
80

Nominal
Outer
Diameter
(Inches)
0.243
0.262
0.282
0.331

Approx.
Ampacity
Weight
(lbs/1000 ft) 90 C
37
35
48
40
64
55
94
80

Cable diameters and weights are subject to +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

Type PV Class B Bare Copper

Part No.
37-711101
102
103
104

Size
(AWG)
14
12
10
8

Nominal
Nominal
Inner Layer Outer Layer
Number Thickness Thickness
of Wires
(Inches)
(Inches)
7
0.045
0.030
7
0.045
0.030
7
0.045
0.030
7
0.055
0.030

Compatible
With ALL
Major
Connectors

Cable diameters and weights are subject to +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

MORE THAN 600 MILLION FEET OF SOLAR CABLE PRODUCED

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37-108PV

Type TC Multiconductor
Photovoltaic Cable
Multiple Conductors: 2000V Rated 90C RHH/RHW-2

Conductor
Soft annealed stranded
copper per ASTM B-8

Insulation
Extruded thermosetting
Ethylene Propylene
Rubber (EPR) meeting
UL 44 and UL 4703

Jacket
Black, flame retardant,
oil, abrasion, chemical
and sunlight resistant
chlorinated polyethylene
(CPE) meeting UL 44
and UL 4703

Overall Jacket
Flame retardant,
moisture and sunlight
resistant Polyvinyl
Chloride (PVC).
Colored black.

Ratings & Approvals

n UL listed as 2000V Type TC (E123629)

n UL listed as RHH/RHW-2 (E76087)
n 90C temperature rating

n Flame Resistance: IEEE 1202/FT-4

n UL listed as Sunlight Resistant

Applications
Nexans AmerCables Type TC multiconductor cable combines
the requirements for large solar farms and of the National
Electrical Code (NEC) Article 690 into one cable. The overall
jacketed cable is permitted to be installed in cable trays,
wireways, troughs, etc... that are common while providing
individual conductors that are sunlight resistant and meet the
requirements of Type PV wires. Applications include cable
routings from module strings to collector boxes and other
required routings in balance of system (BoS) integration
and where also allowed by the NEC.

Features

n Conductors are a two layer construction of flame retardant,

oil and sunlight resistant Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)

over an Ethylene-Propylene Rubber (EPR) inner layer.
n Power conductors are UL recognized for Type PV
wire per UL 4703
n Overall jacketed cable provides for ease of installation in
a flame retardant and sunlight resistant construction.
n Suitable for continuous operating temperature of

90C wet or dry

n Direct burial 2kV

Compatible With
ALL Major
Connectors

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Type TC Multiconductor Solar Cable

Part No.
37-108515 PV
517 PV
553 PV
408 PV

Size
(AWG)
12
12
10
10

Nominal
Number Conductor
of
O.D.
Conductors (Inches)
2
0.258
4
0.258
2
0.282
4
0.282

Nominal
Cable
O.D.
(Inches)
0.689
0.800
0.737
0.900

Approx.
Ampacity
Weight
(lbs/1000 ft) 90 C
194
20
253
20
243
30
365
30

Cable diameters and weights are subject to +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance

Consult factory for other

available sizes

FLEXIBLE
AND DURABLE

BEST AT HOLDING
TIGHT JACKET
DIAMETER
TOLERANCES

BEST CUSTOMER
SERVICE &
FIELD SUPPORT

Nexans
AmerCable
is the
Number One
Manufacturer of
Solar Cables!

BEST AT RELIABLE
ON-TIME DELIVERY

Nexans AmerCable email: [email protected] (800) 643-1516 (870) 862-4919

Photovoltaic
Cables
Nexans AmerCable manufactures high quality
jacketed electrical cables for a wide variety of
specialized renewable energy, utility and
industrial applications.
Nexans AmerCable is an ISO 9001 certified cable
manufacturer that combines leadingedge technology, proven manufacturing
techniques, and high quality service
to deliver the finest cable and cable
assembly products available.

Nexans AmerCables manufacturing facility and

corporate headquarters in El Dorado, Arkansas.

What can you expect from Nexans AmerCable?

High Quality Cable
On-Time Delivery*
Professional Sales, Support and Service
Strategic Inventory Locations
Operational Excellence
Short Lead Times

Utility and
industrial
cables:
DLO
Type SH
Grounds
Jumpers
Portable
Power

El Dorado, Arkansas

Made in America

2012, AmerCable Incorporated

Crush and
Impact
resistant
cable
without
external
armoring

The industry
standard for
flexible, high
performance
power,
control and
instrumentation
Type P
cables

350 Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas 71730 USA

(870) 862-4919 (800) 643-1516 Fax (870) 862-8659
email: [email protected]
www.amercable.com

* Check www.amercable.com
for our most current on-time
delivery record

Low smoke
halogen-free fire
resistant or
flame retardant
Type P cables

Foil shielded,
power cables
engineered for
use in variable
frequency
AC drive
applications.
Available in several
constructions

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