Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
38116 Hook-up/Lead - UL Type PV Wire
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General Description:
16 AWG stranded (26x30) tinned copper conductors, XLPE insulation, sunlight resistant, photovoltaic wire.
Usage (Overall)
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)
Conductor
AWG:
# Conductors AWG Stranding Conductor Material
1
16
26x30
TC - Tinned Copper
Total Number of Conductors:
1
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material
Wall Thickness (in.) Dia. (in.)
0.221
XLPE - Cross Linked Polyethylene 0.078
Separator
Separator Material over Conductor:
Y
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter:
0.221 in.
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range:
UL Temperature Rating:
Bulk Cable Weight:
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension:
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis:
-40°C To +90°C
90°C Wet/Dry
27 lbs/1000 ft.
34 lbs.
2.250 in.
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
UL Rating:
UL Type:
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II):
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV):
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS):
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE):
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR):
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable):
MII Order #39 (China RoHS):
2000V, 90C
PV
Yes
Yes
Yes
09/01/2009
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
38116 Hook-up/Lead - UL Type PV Wire
MII Order #39 (China RoHS):
Yes
Flame Test
UL Flame Test:
VW-1
Suitability
Sunlight Resistance:
Yes
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
3.700
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
2000 V RMS
Max. Recommended Current:
Description
Current
Single conductor in free air @ 30 ambient 24 amps
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
38116 0105000
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Putup
5,000 FT
Ship Weight
140.000 LB
Color
BLACK
Notes
C
Item Desc
#16 STR XLPE BLK
Revision Number: 0
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