Belden 29525C, 3C6 VFD Cable 600V Black

Belden 29525C is a Belden Basics VFD cable for Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), AC motor and drive systems, and Class 1 Division 2 locations. It is built with 3 x 6 AWG BC - Bare Copper conductors, XLPE - Cross Linked Polyethylene insulation, and an overall dual copper tape helically applied shield with 100% coverage. The black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket includes a ripcord and is listed for Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, and Burial environments. Electrical performance includes 600/1000V construction, a UL Voltage Rating of 1000 V (TC-ER), and UL temperature ratings of 90°C Dry, 90°C Wet.

Belden 29525C Key Features

• Supports 600/1000V construction with a UL Voltage Rating of 1000 V (TC-ER).
• Uses 3 x 6 AWG BC - Bare Copper circuit conductors with XLPE - Cross Linked Polyethylene insulation.
• Includes a 6AWG symmetrical segmented ground (3 x 12 AWG) in continuous contact with an overall dual copper tape helically applied shield.
• Provides 100% shield coverage using BC helical tape.
• Finished with a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket with ripcord for Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, and Burial suitability.
• Meets UL temperature ratings of 90°C Dry, 90°C Wet.

Belden 29525C Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Number of conductors	3
Conductor size	6 AWG
Conductor stranding	7x14
Conductor notes	ASTM B3 Copper B8 Class B Stranding
Segmented ground wire	3 x 12 AWG
Ground stranding	7x20
Ground notes	Segmented Grounds (3 Totaling 6AWG)
Insulation thickness (Nom.)	0.047 in (1.2 mm)
Insulation diameter (Nom.)	0.272 in (6.91 mm)
Color code	ICEA Chart M4
Ground wire	No Insulation
Shield type	Helical Tape
Jacket thickness (Nom.)	0.063 in (1.6 mm)
Overall cable diameter (Nominal)	0.724 in (18.4 mm)

Performance & Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	0.355 Ohm/1000ft (1.16 Ohm/km)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	32 pF/ft (100 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (Conds + Shield)	63 pF/ft (210 pF/m)
Nom. characteristic impedence	37 Ohm
Nom. velocity of prop.	55%
Max. current	75 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC
Nom outer shield DCR	2.72 Ohm/1000ft (8.92 Ohm/km)

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating	-40°C To +90°C
Stationary min. bend radius	8.7 in (220 mm)
Installation min. bend radius	8.7 in (220 mm)
Max. pull tension	1304.1 lbs (591.53 kg)
Bulk cable weight	461 lbs/1000ft (686 kg/km)
Environmental marking	SUN RES DIR BUR
Oil resistant	Oil Resistant
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL 1685 UL Loading, IEEE 1202 FT4, FT4

Compliance & Certifications

NEC / UL compliance	Article 336, TC-ER, XHHW-2
ICEA compliance	S-95-658
European directive compliance	EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC compliance	China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
Other standard compliance(s)	P-07-KA070003-MSHA
Sustainability	CA Prop 65

Belden 29525C Applications

• Use in Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for drive-to-motor connections.
• Install in AC motor and drive systems that require this cable type and construction.
• Specify for Class 1 Division 2 locations when the installation requires a cable identified for that location type.

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