Alternative Power Cable Types - ABB ACS580-01 Hardware Manual

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Alternative power cable types

The recommended and the not allowed power cable types to be used with the drive
are presented below.
Recommended power cable types
PE
PE
PE
Power cable types for limited use
PE
PVC
EMT
Not allowed power cable types
PE
Symmetrical shielded cable with three phase conductors and a
concentric PE conductor as the shield. The shield must meet the
requirements of IEC 61439-1, see page 58. Check with
local/state/country electrical codes for allowance.
Symmetrical shielded cable with three phase conductors and a
concentric PE conductor as the shield. A separate PE conductor is
required if the shield does not meet the requirements of IEC 61439-1,
see page 58.
Symmetrical shielded cable with three phase conductors and
symmetrically constructed PE conductor, and a shield. The PE conductor
must meet the requirements of IEC 61439-1, see page 58.
A four-conductor system (three phase conductors and a protective
conductor on a cable tray) is not allowed for motor cabling (it is
allowed for input cabling).
A four-conductor system (three phase conductors and a PE conductor in
a PVC conduit) is allowed for input cabling with phase conductor
cross-section less than 10 mm
Not allowed in the USA.
Corrugated or EMT cable with three phase conductors and a protective
conductor is allowed for motor cabling with phase conductor cross
section less than 10 mm
Symmetrical shielded cable with individual shields for each phase
conductor is not allowed on any cable size for input or motor cabling.
2
(8 AWG) or motors < 30 kW (40 hp).
2
(8 AWG) or motors < 30 kW (40 hp).