Belden 29527C, VFD 3C2 600V Black

Belden 29527C is a Belden Basics VFD cable designed for Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), AC motor and drive systems, and Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations. It features 3 conductors of 2 AWG (7x10) Bare Copper with XLPE insulation and ICEA Chart M4 color code, plus a 5AWG symmetrical segmented ground (3 of 10AWG). For noise control and drive performance, it includes an overall dual copper tapes helically applied shield with 100% coverage. The cable is finished with a black PVC outer jacket with ripcord and is rated 600/1000V with TC-ER 90C Dry/Wet 1000V SUN RES DIR BUR Oil Resistant ratings.

Belden 29527C Key Features

• Designed as a Belden Basics VFD cable for Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), AC motor and drive systems, and Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations.
• Includes 3 conductors of 2 AWG (7x10) Bare Copper with XLPE insulation and ICEA Chart M4 color code.
• Features a 5AWG symmetrical segmented ground made from 3 x 10 AWG (7x18) Bare Copper strands.
• Uses an overall dual copper tapes helically applied shield with 100% coverage for noise control and drive performance.
• Finished with a black PVC outer jacket with ripcord.
• Rated 600/1000V with UL Voltage Rating: 1000 V (TC-ER).
• UL temperature: 90°C Dry, 90°C Wet; Operating: -40°C To +90°C.
• Environmental suitability: Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Burial; Ratings: SUN RES DIR BUR; Oil resistance: Oil Resistant.

Belden 29527C Technical Specs

Construction: Conductors, Ground, Insulation, Shield & Jacket

Conductor notes	ASTM B3 Copper B8 Class B Stranding
Number of conductors	3
Conductor size	2 AWG
Conductor stranding	7x10
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Number of ground wires	3
Ground wire size	10 AWG
Ground wire stranding	7x18
Ground wire material	BC - Bare Copper
Ground wire insulation	No Insulation
Insulation material	XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)
Insulation nom. thickness	0.047 in (1.2 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.377 in (9.58 mm)
Color code	ICEA Chart M4
Shield type	Helical Tape
Shield material	Bare Copper (BC)
Overall shield DCR (nom)	2.04 Ohm/1000ft (6.69 Ohm/km)
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Jacket color	Black
Jacket nom. thickness	0.083 in (2.1 mm)

Electrical Characteristics & Performance

Nom. conductor DCR	0.14 Ohm/1000ft (0.46 Ohm/km)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	35 pF/ft (110 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + Shield)	68 pF/ft (220 pF/m)
Nom. characteristic impedence	44 Ohm
Nom. velocity of prop.	55%
Max. current	130 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC

Physical Dimensions, Handling & Weight

Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.990 in (25.1 mm)
Bend radius (stationary min.)	11.9 in (302 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	11.9 in (302 mm)
Max. pull tension	2851 lbs (1293 kg)
Bulk cable weight	969 lbs/1000ft (1440 kg/km)

Compliance, Flammability & Directives

NEC / UL compliance	Article 336, TC-ER, XHHW-2
ICEA compliance	S-95-658
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL 1685 UL Loading, IEEE 1202 FT4, FT4
Sustainability	CA Prop 65
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

Belden 29527C Applications

• Supports Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) installations where a dedicated VFD cable is specified.
• Works in AC motor and drive systems that require a purpose-built cable between drives and motors.
• Suitable for Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations where this cable type is specified.

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