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Wire selection -11, Wire size -11, Table 2 – AMETEK SGI Series User Manual

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Sorensen SGI Series

Installation

M550221-01 Rev AA

2-11

2.5

Wire Selection

Care must be taken to properly size all conductors for the input and output of
the power supply. This section provides guidance in the selection of wire size.

CAUTION!

Cables with Class B or C stranding should be used. Fine-stranded
(flexible) cables should not be used unless crimp-on lugs or ferrules
are used that are approved for fine-stranded cables.

2.5.1 Wire Size

The tables below will assist in determining the appropriate wire size for both
the input and output connections. Table 2

–8 gives minimum recommended

wire size; these recommendations are for copper wire only. This table is
derived from the National Electrical Code, and is for reference only. Local laws
and conditions may have different requirements. For higher ratings, wires can
be paralleled; refer to the National Electrical Code for guidelines.

Size

Temperature Rating of Copper Conductor

AWG

60°C

75°C

85°C

90°C

Types: RUW,

T, TW, UF

Types: FEPW,

RHW, RH, RUH,

THW, THWN,

XHHW, USE, ZW

Types: V, MI

Types: TA, TBS,

SA, AVB, SIS, FEP,

FEPB, RHH, THHN,

XHHW

Current Rating, A(RMS)

14

20

20

25

25

12

25

25

30

30

10

30

35

40

40

8

40

50

55

55

6

55

65

70

75

4

70

85

95

95

3

85

100

110

110

2

95

115

125

130

1

110

130

145

150

0

125

150

165

170

00

145

175

190

195

000

165

200

215

225

0000

195

230

250

260

Table 2

–8. Minimum Wire Size