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Product Hierarchy

29520C - VFD, 3C #16 Str BC XLPE Ins + #14 Symm. Seg. Gnd (3 of #18) Str BC, CTS, Blk PVC Jkt, 600V TC-ER 90C Dry/Wet 1000V CSA AWM I/II A/B




Belden Basics VFD, 3 Conductor 16AWG (7x24) Bare Copper XLPE Insulation M4 Color Code + 14AWG Symmetrical Segmented Ground (3 of 18AWG) Bare Copper Stranded, Overall Dual Copper Tape Helically Applied Shield, Black PVC Outer Jacket, 600V TC-ER 90C Dry/Wet 1000V CSA AWM I/II A/B SUN RES DIR BUR Oil Resistant

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Variable Frequency Drives (VFD); AC Motor and Drive Systems;Class 1 Division 2 Locations

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterialNotes
Conductor(s)316 AWG7x24BC - Bare CopperASTM B3 Copper B8 Class B Stranding
Segmented Ground Wire318 AWG7x26BC - Bare Copper3 Ground Segments Totaling 14 AWG
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Conductor(s)XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)0.031 in (0.79 mm)0.123 in (3.12 mm)ICEA Chart M4
Ground WireNo Insulation
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
Helical TapeBare Copper (BC)100%
Helical TapeBare Copper (BC)100%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.060 in (1.5 mm)0.397 in (10.1 mm)Yes
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.397 in (10.1 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-ShieldNom. Characteristic ImpedenceNom. Velocity of Prop.Max. Current
Conductor(s)3.91 Ohm/1000ft25 pF/ft (82 pF/m)48 pF/ft (160 pF/m)50 Ohm55%18 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC
1.60 Ohm/1000ft (5.25 Ohm/km)
Nom Outer Shield DCR@Cond DCR1-cnv: 1.90 Ohm/1000ft (6.23 Ohm/km)
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
600 V (TC-ER)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
90°C Dry, 90°C Wet-40°C To +90°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
4.8 in (120 mm)4.8 in (120 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 130 lbs (59 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 116 lbs/1000ft

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Burial
Sustainability: CA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL 1685 UL Loading, IEEE 1202 FT4
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 336, TC-ER
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)

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.709 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPC
29520C 0101000BlackReel1,000 ft612825137627
29520C 0105000BlackReel5,000 ft612825137634
Date: 2009-12-18
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