This is a 600V triplex URD cable with aluminum conductors, made for underground single-phase secondary power distribution. It can be direct buried or installed in ducts. It has two 4/0 AWG phase conductors and one 2/0 AWG neutral.
The conductors are aluminum, in either concentric or compressed stranding. Compressed conductors are less bulky, stronger and tougher. Stranded conductors are flexible and have lower electrical resistance. The insulation is black cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). It is water tight and resists corrosive substances, oil, heat and flame. The cable is rated for a maximum operating temperature of 90°C and works in wet and dry environments.
It is used for single-phase service drops from transformers to buildings and for supplying meters in residential and rural areas. It also serves small commercial buildings, municipal facilities, single-family homes and small multi-unit residences. Other uses include street lighting, residential solar and battery storage connections, and temporary power for construction, events and backups.
- Voltage
- 600V
- Conductor material
- Aluminum
- Configuration
- Triplex, 3 conductors: two 4/0 AWG phase conductors and one 2/0 AWG neutral
- Insulation
- Black cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)
- Insulation thickness
- 80 mils
- Stranding
- 19
- Phase conductor size
- 4/0 AWG, 0.672 in
- Neutral size
- 2/0 AWG
- Outer diameter
- 1.389 in
- Weight
- 739 lbs per 1000 ft
- Max temperature