ABB ACS580-04 - Alternate Power Cable Types; Power Cable Types; Preferred Power Cable Types

￭ Power cable types
Preferred power cable types
This section presents the preferred cable types. Make sure that the selected cable
type also complies with local/state/country electrical codes.
Use as motor cabling and as
brake resistor cabling
Use as input power cablingCable type
YesYes
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PE
Symmetrical shielded (or ar-
mored) cable with three phase
conductors and concentric PE
conductor as shield (or armor)
YesYes
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PE
Symmetrical shielded (or ar-
mored) cable with three phase
conductors and symmetrically
constructed PE conductor and a
shield (or armor)
YesYes
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PE
Symmetrical shielded (or ar-
mored) cable with three phase
conductors and a shield (or ar-
mor), and separate PE conduct-
or/cable
1)
1)
A separate PE conductor is required if the conductivity of the shield (or armor) is not sufficient for the PE use.
Alternate power cable types
Use as motor cabling and as
brake resistor cabling
Use as input power cablingCable type
Yes with phase conductor smaller
than 10 mm
2
(8 AWG) Cu, or mo-
tors up to 30 kW (40 hp).
Yes with phase conductor smaller
than 10 mm
2
(8 AWG) Cu.
PVC
Note: Shielded or armored cable,
or cabling in metal conduit is al-
ways recommended to minimize
radio frequency interference.
Four-conductor cabling in PVC
conduit or jacket (three phase
conductors and PE)
Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 83