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The document specifies the Triplex XLPE Service Drop, which includes stranded aluminum conductors with crosslinked polyethylene insulation and an AAAC neutral messenger. It outlines construction details, applications, features, and relevant specifications, including various ASTM standards. Additionally, it provides tables with weights, measurements, electrical data, and ampacity ratings for different conductor sizes.

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Southwire Spec83221

The document specifies the Triplex XLPE Service Drop, which includes stranded aluminum conductors with crosslinked polyethylene insulation and an AAAC neutral messenger. It outlines construction details, applications, features, and relevant specifications, including various ASTM standards. Additionally, it provides tables with weights, measurements, electrical data, and ampacity ratings for different conductor sizes.

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SPEC 83221

Triplex XLPE Service Drop. AAAC 6201 Alloy Neutral - Messenger


Aluminum Conductors With Crosslinked Polyethylene Insulation.

Image not to scale. See Table 1 for dimensions.

CONSTRUCTION:
1. Conductor: Conductors are stranded, compressed 1350-H19 aluminum
2. Insulation: Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
3. Messenger: AAAC Neutral

APPLICATIONS AND FEATURES:


Used to supply power, usually from a pole-mounted transformer, to the user's service head where connection to the service
entrance cable is made. To be used at voltages of 600 volts phase-to-phase or less and at conductor temperatures 90°C for
crosslinked polyethylene (XLP) insulated conductors.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• ASTM B230 Aluminum, 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes
• ASTM B231 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
• ASTM B400 Standard Specification for Compact Round Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Aluminum 1350 Conductors
• ASTM B901 Standard Specification for Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire
Construction. (The number of strands for both phase and neutral may differ)
• ICEA S-76-474 Standard for Neutral-Supported Power Cable Assemblies with Weather-Resistant Extruded Insulation Rated
600V

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SPEC 83221
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Code Phase Phase Dia. Over Phase Phase Insul. Dia. Over Phase Neutral Neutral Approx. Approx.
Number Word Cond. Size Strand Conductor Thickness Insulation Cond. Size Strand OD Weight
AWG/Kcmil No. inch mil inch AWG/Kcmil No. inch lb/1000ft
TBA Minex 6 Solid 0.162 30 0.222 6 7 0.482 136
152645 Hippa 6 7 0.177 30 0.237 6 7 0.579 105
TBA Prawn 4 Solid 0.204 30 0.264 4 7 0.572 204
105080 Barnacles 4 7 0.225 30 0.285 4 7 0.679 158
105098 Shrimp 2 7 0.282 45 0.372 2 7 0.806 240
105114 Leda 1/0 9 0.361 60 0.481 1/0 7 1.019 385
105106 Gammarus 1/0 7 0.361 60 0.481 1/0 7 1.031 386
105122 Dungenese 2/0 7 0.405 60 0.525 2/0 7 1.126 476
TBA Cyclops 2/0 19 0.405 60 0.525 2/0 7 1.136 697
TBA Flustra 3/0 19 0.456 60 0.576 3/0 7 1.246 858
105130 Lepas 4/0 18 0.512 60 0.632 4/0 7 1.334 324
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
1. The actual number of strands may differ for single input wire per ASTM B901
TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.

Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data


Code Phase Cond. Neutral Rated Breaking DC Resistance @ AC Resistance @ Inductive Reactance Allowable Ampacity In Air
GMR
Word Size Strength 25°C 75°C @ 60Hz 75/90°C
AWG/Kcmil lb Ω/1000ft Ω/1000ft Ω/1000ft ft Amp
Minex 6 1110 0.411 0.495 0.051 0.005 75 / 85
Hippa 6 1110 0.674 0.812 0.051 0.005 75 / 85
Prawn 4 1760 0.258 0.310 0.048 0.007 100 / 115
Barnacles 4 1760 0.424 0.511 0.048 0.007 100 / 115
Shrimp 2 2800 0.266 0.320 0.045 0.008 135 / 150
Leda 1/0 4270 0.167 0.201 0.044 0.011 180 / 205
Gammarus 1/0 4270 0.167 0.201 0.044 0.011 180 / 205
Dungenese 2/0 5390 0.133 0.159 0.043 0.013 210 / 235
Cyclops 2/0 5390 0.133 0.159 0.043 0.013 210 / 235
Flustra 3/0 6790 0.105 0.126 0.042 0.014 240 / 270
Lepas 4/0 8560 0.084 0.100 0.041 0.016 280 / 315
Notes:
1. DC resistances include a 1% length factor for plexing.
2. Inductive reactance assumes the neutral is carrying current.
3. Phase conductors assumed to be reverse lay stranded, compressed construction.
4. Phase spacing assumes cables are touching.
5. Resistances shown are for the phase conductor only.
6. Sizes of AAAC neutrals are not the AAAC size, but are the size of an ACSR of equal diameter.
7. Ampacity based on conductor temperature of 90°; ambient temperature of 40°C; emissivity 0.9; 2 ft./sec. wind in sun.

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SPEC 83221

Neutral Code Word


Size-Strands Code Word OD (inches)
#6-7 Akron 0.198
#4-7 Alton 0.250
#2-7 Ames 0.316
1/0-7 Azusa 0.398
2/0-7 Anaheim 0.447
3/0-7 Amherst 0.502
4/0-7 Alliance 0.563

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