Rockwell Automation 1560E SMC Flex Smart Motor Controller - Manual (Page 172)

A-8 Specifications
1560E-UM050B-EN-P - June 2013
Table A.8 – Control Wire and Power Wire
Description Specifications
Control Wire
All Medium Voltage structures shall be equipped with control wire which meets the following specifications:
Type
TEW, Stranded Copper Wire
(Tinned)
AWG Size (Control Circuit) #14 AWG – 1.5 mm 2
AWG Size (Current Transformer Circuit) #12 AWG – 2.5 mm 2
Number of Strands 19
Maximum Voltage Rating 600 V
Maximum Rated Temperature 105°C (221°F)
Terminal Blocks 1492-CA1, -CA3
Power Wire
Power wire used to feed the primary of the control power transformer or potential transformers is as follows :
AWG Size
#8 AWG
Type Alcatel Excelene XLPE MV90
Insulation Rating Ê 5.0 kV
Maximum Temperature Rating 90°C (194°F)
The controller shall be wired with the following non-shielded, stranded wire type, based on the current ratings :
Controller
Rating (Amps)
AWG Size Type
Insulation
Rating Ë
Maximum Temperature
Rating
200 #2 EP-CSPE MV90 8.0 kV 90°C (194°F)
400 #4/0 EP-CSPE MV90 8.0 kV 90°C (194°F)
600 (2) x #4/0 EP-CSPE MV90 8.0 kV 90°C (194°F)
Ê For 7.2 kV rated controllers, #8 AWG — 8.0 kV EP-CSPE MV90, non-shielded stranded cable is used.
Ë For 7.2 kV rated controllers, #2 AWG, #4/0 AWG, or 350 kcmil MCM – 8.0 kV EP-CSPE MV90, non-shielded
stranded cable is used.