Chapter 7: Specifications
Physical and Electrical Specifications
Outdoor DC Cable Specifications
Table 75 Outdoor DC cable specifications
Electrical Requirements
Cable type
2 tinned copper wires
Wire gage
18 AWG (for <100m / 328 ft installations)
12 AWG (for >100m / 328 ft installations)
Stranding
stranded
Voltage rating
600V
Spark test
4KV
Dielectric strength
2KV AC min
Mechanical/ Environmental Requirements
Jacket
PVC, double, UV resistant
Outer diameter
7-10 mm / 0.26 – 0.39 inch
Operating & Storage
temperature range
-40°C to 85°C / -40
0
F to 185
0
F
Flammability rating
According to UL-1581 VW1, IEC 60332-1
RoHS
According to Directive/2002/95/EC
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