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29533 - VFD, 3C 250MCM Str BC XLPE Ins + #3 Symm. Seg. Gnd (3 of #8) Str BC, CTS, Blk PVC Jkt, 2000V TC-ER 90C Dry/Wet 1000V CSA 22.2 No. 230 TC




Belden Basics VFD, 3 Conductor 250MCM (37x.0822") Bare Copper XLPE Insulation M4 Color Code + 3AWG Symmetrical Segmented Ground (3 of 8AWG) Bare Copper Stranded in Continuous Contact with Overall Copper Tapes Helically Applied Shield, Black PVC Outer Jacket, 2000V TC-ER 90C Dry/Wet 1000V CSA 22.2 No. 230 TC SUN RES DIR BUR Oil Resistant

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Variable Frequency Drives (VFD); AC Motor and Drive Systems

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterialNotes
Conductor(s)3250 MCM37x0.0822 in.BC - Bare Copper
Ground Wire38 AWG7x16BC - Bare CopperSegmented Grounds
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Conductor(s)XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)0.105 in (2.67 mm)0.768 in (19.5 mm)ICEA Method 4
Ground WireNo Insulation
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
Helical TapeBare Copper (BC)100%
Bare Copper (BC)
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.110 in (2.79 mm)1.912 in (48.56 mm)Yes
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 1.912 in (48.56 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Characteristic ImpedenceNom. InductanceNom. Velocity of Prop.Max. Current
Conductor(s)0.041 Ohm/1000ft30 pF/ft (98 pF/m)54 pF/ft (180 pF/m)62 Ohm0.136 µH/ft (0.446 µH/m)55%290 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC (per NEC)
0.68 Ohm/1000ft (2.2 Ohm/km)
Nom Outer Shield DCR@Cond DCR1-cnv: 1.35 Ohm/1000ft (4.43 Ohm/km)
Voltage
UL Voltage RatingVoltage Rating
2000 V (TC, UL44)1000 V (CSA TC)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
90°C Dry, 90°C Wet-40°C To +90°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
22.9 in (582 mm)22.9 in (582 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 1743 lbs (790.6 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 3730 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, FT4
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 336, TC-ER, RHW-2
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CSA TC
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: 0.675 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPC
29533 0102000BlackReel612825353140
29533 0101500BlackReel1,500 m612825138334
29533 0102300BlackReel2,300 ft612825138341
Date: 2012-06-11
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