Product Overview
| Suitable Applications: | Interconnection wiring of grounded and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems as described in Section 690.31(A) of the 2008 NEC. |
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
| AWG | Stranding | Material | No. of Conductors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 16×30 | TC – Tinned Copper | 1 |
| Conductor Count: | 1 |
| Material | Nominal Wall Thickness |
|---|---|
| XLP, XLPO, XLPE (Thermoset) | 0.063 in |
| XLP, XLPO, XLPE (Thermoset) |
| Material | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Wall Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.245 in | 0.033 in |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nominal Conductor DCR |
|---|
| 6 Ohm/1000ft |
| Element | Max. Recommended Current [A] |
|---|---|
| Single Conductor in Free Aair @ 30C Ambient | 18 Amps Single Conductor in Free Air |
| UL Voltage Rating |
|---|
| 2000 V |
Temperature Range
| UL Temp Rating: | 90°C |
| Operating Temperature Range: | -40°C To +90°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight: | 30 lbs/1000ft |
| Max. Pull Tension: | 21 lbs |
| Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: | 2.5 in |
Standards
| UL AWM Style Compliance: | PV |
| Military Compliance: | N/A |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): | Yes |
| EU Directive 2003/96/EC (BFR): | Yes |
| EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2): | Yes |
| EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE): | Yes |
| EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment): | Yes |
| EU Directive Compliance: | EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
| EU CE Mark: | Yes |
| MII Order #39 (China RoHS): | Yes |
Suitability
| Suitability – Sunlight Resistance: | Yes |
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| UL Flammability: | VW-1 |
| UL voltage rating: | 2000 V RMS |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N): | No |
Related Part Numbers
| Item # | Color | Put-Up Type | Length | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38318 0105000 | Black | Reel | 5,000 ft | 612825147763 |
| Footnote: | C – CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
History
| Update and Revision: | Revision Number: 0.173 Revision Date: 05-05-2023 |












































