PowerLink Solar Cables
Amphenol’s single conductor PowerLink Solar Cables are designed to be
highly efficient, reliable, cost effective solutions for applications in harsh
environments with extreme temperatures and rated for direct burial. PV,
USE-2, and Thermoset cables are constructed with XLPE (cross-linked
polyethylene) insulation and a tough abrasion-resistant jacket that resists
sunlight, ozone, and UV radiation. Our PowerLink cables are proven
solutions for any solar farm requiring reliable design and superior material
construction.
Product Features and Benefits:
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Conductors: Bare copper, tinned copper, or aluminum
Certified UL 4703, TUV and dual rated
UV/Ozone resistant
Direct burial rated
Flexibility at low temperatures
Thermoset-insulated conductor
Long-term insulation resistant to moisture
Electrical Characteristics
Voltage rating
600V, 1000V-2000V
Temp rating (wet or dry) -40°C to +90°C
Flammability
VW-1, FT1 (UL1581, UL44)
PowerLink Single Jacket PV Cable
The PowerLink Single Jacket PV Cable is designed for interconnection wiring
of grounded or ungrounded photovoltaic power systems as described in section
690.31 (A) and other applicable parts of the National Electric Code, NEC, NFPA70,
and RoHS compliant.
Our
superior
single
jacket design allows the
outside of the cable to be
smaller than a standard
dual jacket PV cable.
By using only one jacket
the cable is narrower
making the termination of
a connector much easier.
PowerLink Dual Jacket PV Cable
The PowerLink Dual Jacket PV Cable is designed for interconnection wiring of
grounded or ungrounded photovoltaic power systems as described in section
690.31 (A) and other applicable parts of the National Electric Code, NEC, NFPA70,
RoHS compliant.
Product Features and Benefits:
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Conductors: Bare copper, tinned copper, aluminum
Sizes: 18AWG - 6AWG
Stranding: 7 or 19
Insulation: XLPE (ASTM D2863)
Colors: Black, white, red, blue, green, yellow, orange
Sunlight resistant
Direct burial rated
Electrical Characteristics
Voltage rating
600V
2000V
Temp rating (wet or dry)
90°C
90°C
Spark test
1500V
5kV
Cold bend
-40°C
-40°C
Flammability
VW-1
VW-1
• UL4703 rated, file #E327886
Product Features and Benefits:
Conductors: Bare copper, tinned copper, aluminum
Sizes: 18AWG - 6AWG
Stranding: 7 or 19
Insulation: XLPE (ASTM D2863) white or black
Jacket: PVC (ASTM D2863) black
Sunlight resistant
Direct burial rated
Electrical Characteristics
Voltage rating
600V
Temp rating (wet or dry)
90°C
Spark test
1500V
Cold bend
-40°C
Flammability
VW-1
• UL4703 type PV wire, file #E3227886
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2000V
90°C
5kV
-40°C
VW-1
PowerLink USE-2 and Thermoset Cable
The PowerLink USE-2 and Thermoset Cable is a single jacket cable used for lighting
and power applications and may be installed in raceway, duct, direct burial, and
aerial installations. The
cable meets National
Electric Code and other
general purpose wiring
applications.
Satisfies
USE-2, RHH, RHW-2
XHH, XHHW, XHHW-
2, RHW, RHW-2, RHH,
R90, RW75, RW90,
RWU75, RWU90. (UL),
(cUL), (cULus).
Product Features and Benefits:
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Conductors: Bare copper, tinned copper, aluminum
Sizes: 14AWG - 6AWG
Stranding: 7 or 19
Insulation: XLPE (ASTM D2863)
Sunlight resistant
Direct burial rated
Electrical Characteristics
Voltage rating
600V
Temp rating (wet or dry)
90°C
Spark test
1500V
Cold bend
-40°C
Flammability
VW-1
PowerLink Dual Rated Cable
The PowerLink Dual Rated Halogen free photovoltaic cables are used as
interconnecting wiring for photovoltaic power systems. This one cable is UL/
TUV rated. UL1581,
IEC60332-1, IEC61034,
IEC60754,
EN-
ISO4892,
IEC60811-
2-1, UL Sub 1703,
UL4703
Type
PV,
2 P f G 11 6 9 / 0 8 . 2 0 0 7 ,
IEC61215,
RoHS
2002/95/EC.
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Sizes: 8AWG - 14AWG
PowerLink Dual Rated Cable
Conductors: Tinned copper
Part Number
AWG
Voltage/Certification
Stranding: Per TUV requirements
HCPBH2D1
14AWG
1000v TUV/1000v UL
Insulation: XLPE
HCPBH4D1
12AWG
1000v TUV/1000v UL
Jacket: XLPE
HCPBH6D1
10AWG
1000v TUV/1000v UL
HCPBH8D1
8AWG
1000v TUV/1000v UL
Direct burial rated
Call your local rep for additional PowerLink
Sunlight resistant
dual rated cable part numbers
Electrical Characteristics
Voltage rating
1000V (TUV) / 600V (UL) 1000V (TUV) / 1000V (UL)
Temp rating (wet or dry) 90°C
90°C
Spark test
6,000 VAC
10,000 VAC
Flammability
VW-1, (UL1581, UL44)
1000V
90°C
5kV
-40°C
FT-1
2000V also available
UL File Number - Type - Voltage Chart
Product line
PV2
PV2
PV
PV
SE
SE
SE
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
TH
RWU
RWU
Thermoset
Thermoset
E349360
E349360
Thermoset
E349360
Thermoset
E349360
Thermoset
E349360
Thermoset
E349360
Thermoset
E349360
Type
PV
PV
PV
PV
USE/USE-2
USE/USE-2
USE/USE-2
Thermoset
Thermoset
Thermoset
Thermoset
UL File No.
E327886
E327886
E327886
E327886
E338780
E338780
E338780
E349360
E349360
E349360
E349360
Sub Type
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
XHH
XHHW
XHHW-2
RHW
RHW
RHW-2
RHW-2
RHH
RHH
R90
R90
R90
RW75
RW75
RW75
RW90
RW90
RW90
RWU75
RWU90
Testing
ZKLA
ZKLA
ZKLA
ZKLA
TYLZ
TYLZ
TYLZ
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
ZKST
Mark
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
UL
cUL
cUL
cUL
cUL
cUL
cUL
cUL
cUL
cUL
cUL
cUL
Standard(s)
4703/854/44
4703/854/44
4703/854/44
4703/854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
854/44
Ins.
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
XLPE
mils*
45/60
60/70
60/75
75/85
30/45
45/60
60/70
30/45
30/45
30/45
45/60
60/70
45/60
60/70
45/60
60/70
30/45
45/60
60/70
30/45
45/60
60/70
30/45
45/60
60/70
60/80
60/80
Jacket
PVC
PVC
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
mils
30
30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Colorable
Black only
Black only
Y
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Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
600V
x
1kV
x
2kV
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
* denotes / which is a change in insulation thickness for larger AWG wire PV, 18-6AWG, Others 14-6AWG
White = Standard dual pass PV with XLPE insulation and PVC Jacket-scheduled for phase out
Red = Wire that will satisfy all red, orange, yellow, green and blue rows. Could be Marked UL, cUL, or cULus
Orange = Wire that will satisfy all orange, yellow, green and blue rows. Could be Marked UL, cUL, or cULus
Yellow = Wire that will satisfy all yellow, green and blue rows. Could be Marked UL, cUL, or cULus
Blue = Wire that willl satisfy all blue and green rows. Could be Marked UL, cUL, or cULus
Green = Wire that will satisfy all green rows. Could be Marked UL, cUL, or cULus
How to order
1
SE
Product line
SE
TH
RWU
PV
PV2
USE/USE-2 600V
USE/USE-2 1000V AND 2000V
RWU(75) / RWU(90)
Solar Single Jacket
Solar Dual Jacket
S
2
S
Cable Type
Standard
W
B
R
G
Y
BL
3
B
Jacket Color
White
Black
RED
Green
Yellow
Blue
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
10
AWG
18AWG (PV & PV2 Only
16AWG (PV & PV2 Only)
14AWG
12AWG
10AWG
8AWG
6AWG
5
7
Stranding
7
19
600
1kV
2kv
6
600
Voltage
600
1000
2000
A
B
T
7
A
Composition
Aluminum
Bare CU
Tinned CU
Note: Product lines PV and PV2 are available in 18 to 6AWG, all other product lines are available in 14 to 6 AWG