ABB ACS580 Series - Power Cable Types; Preferred Power Cable Types

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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 con-
centric PE conductor as
shield (or armor)
YesYes
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PE
Symmetrical shielded (or ar-
mored) cable with three
phase conductors and sym-
metrically 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 armor), and separ-
ate PE conductor/cable
1)
1)
A separate PE conductor is required if the conductivity of the shield (or armor) is not sufficient for the
PE use.
Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 107