36-21 15XT 1c, 25kV, 260 mil XLP (100%), TS, PVC

15XT
25kV Type MV-90. Copper Conductor. Thermosetting Conductor Shield.
XLP Insulation. Thermosetting Insulation Shield.
Copper Tape Shield. PVC Jacket.

APPLICATIONS
Southwire 15XT Type MV-90 Cable is for use in aerial, direct burial, conduit, and underground duct installations. These cables
are capable of operating continuously at a conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation, 130°C for
emergency overload conditions, and 250°C for short circuit conditions, and are rated at 25,000V, 100% insulation level
(grounded system).

SPECIFICATIONS
Southwire 15XT Type MV-90 Cable is manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest revisions of the following
standards and specification:

• UL 1072 - Medium Voltage Power Cables.

• ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) - 5-46 kV Shielded Power Cable for Use in the Transmission & Distribution of Electric
Energy.

Certified qualification tests were performed in accordance with the requirements of AEIC CS-8. Cable has fully met the
qualification testing requirements of AEIC CS-8.

CONSTRUCTION
Southwire 15XT Type MV-90 Cable offers proven XLP insulation, 90°C continuous conductor operating temperature, 100%
copper tape shield coverage, fast stripping thermosetting insulation shield, and it is triple extruded. Cable is sunlight resistant,
suitable for direct burial. Also available listed for cable tray use in sizes 250 kcmil and larger upon request. SOLONON TM low
smoke, non halogen polyolefin jackets are available upon request.

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 Product Size Conductor 0.260" Extruded Min. Point Approximate Approximate Allowable
Code Diameter (6.60mm) Insulation Jacket Overall Net Weight Ampacities+
Insulation Shield Diameter Thickness Diameter
Diameter

AWG inch* mm inch** mm inch*** mm inch mm inch mm lb./Mft. kg/km Duct Conduit
or In Air
kcmil

15-XT-001 1 .322 8.18 .888 22.54 .943 23.94 .07 1.78 1.11 28.2 728 1083 175 170

15-XT-010 1/0 .362 9.19 .928 23.56 .983 24.96 .07 1.78 1.15 29.2 821 1222 200 195

15-XT-020 2/0 .405 10.29 .968 24.57 1.023 25.97 .07 1.78 1.19 30.2 930 1384 230 225

15-XT-030 3/0 .456 11.58 1.018 25.84 1.073 27.24 .07 1.78 1.24 31.5 1069 1591 260 260

15-XT-040 4/0 .512 13 1.073 27.24 1.128 28.64 .07 1.78 1.295 32.9 1239 1843 295 295

15-XT-250 250 .558 14.17 1.128 28.64 1.183 30.04 .07 1.78 1.35 34.3 1391 2070 325 330

15-XT-350 350 .661 16.79 1.233 31.31 1.288 32.7 .07 1.78 1.455 36.9 1766 2628 390 395

15-XT-500 500 .79 20.07 1.358 34.48 1.413 35.88 .07 1.78 1.58 40.1 2306 3431 465 480

15-XT-750 750 .968 24.59 1.545 39.24 1.6 40.64 .1 2.54 1.83 46.5 3298 4908 565 585

15-XT-100 1000 1.117 28.37 1.69 42.93 1.753 44.51 .1 2.54 1.983 50.4 4177 6216 640 675

*Minimum diameter per ASTM Standards. **10.030" ***10.050"

+Ampacities are based on the NEC, 2008 Edition. Duct ampacities are based on Table 310.77 three conductors in one underground duct, 90°C conductor, 20°C earth
ambient temperature. Conduit in air ampacities are based on Table 310.73 three cables in isolated conduit in air, 90°C conductor, 40°C ambient temperature.

Scope: This specification covers single conductor XLP (cross-linked thermosetting polyethylene) insulated, shielded, thermoplastic jacketed power cable for use in
aerial, direct burial, conduit, and underground duct installations. These cables are capable of operating continuously at a conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C
for normal operation, 130°C for emergency overload conditions, and 250°C for short circuit conditions, and are rated at 25,000 volts, 100% insulation level.

Standards: The following standards shall form a part of this specification- UL Standard 1072 for Medium Voltage Power Cable and ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74)
5-46 kV Shielded Power Cable for Use in the Transmission & Distribution of Electric Energy.

Conductor: The conductor shall be Class B compressed soft or annealed copper in accordance with ASTM specs B3 and B8 and ICEA Part 2, Section 2.1 and 2.5.

Conductor Shield: The conductor shall be shielded with an extruded semi-conducting thermosetting polymeric layer over the conductor, applied in tandem with and
firmly bonded to the insulation.

Insulation: The insulation shall be XLP meeting the requirements of the referenced standards. The nominal thickness shall be 0.260".

Insulation Shield: The insulation shall be covered with an extruded layer of semi-conducting thermosetting material which shall be identified as being semi-conducting.
Over this layer shall be applied a helically-wrapped 5-mil copper tape with 25% overlap.

Jacket: The cable shall be provided with a jacket of black sunlight resistant PVC conforming to the requirements specified for polyvinyl chloride jackets in ICEA. The
average thickness shall be in accordance with Table 7-3 of ICEA. Optional SOLONON low smoke, non halogen polyolefin jackets are available upon request.

Identification: Cable shall be identified by surface printing on the jacket.

Tests: Qualification tests shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of AEIC.

Available Alternatives: Upon request, cable is available in sizes 250 kcmil and larger listed for use in cable trays.

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