Type P VFD Cable 2000V 1/0 AWG to 777 MCM Unarmored
Type P VFD Cable 2000V 1/0 AWG to 777 MCM Unarmored: procurement-ready Type P construction and project-selection data. Confirm size, voltage, screening, armor, route and certification requirements at RFQ.
Type P VFD cable 2 kV for variable-frequency AC motor drives in marine, offshore, drilling and industrial systems. The current reference covers 1/0 AWG to 777 MCM in a shielded three-conductor, unarmoured construction. It uses flexible stranded tinned copper, Type P XLPO insulation, an overall shield and a flame-retardant thermosetting CPE jacket. The 125°C continuous conductor reference, oil/abrasion/moisture/sunlight resistance and cold-bend references support harsh fixed routes.
The overall shield is intended to reduce high-frequency harmonics and electromagnetic interference between the drive, motor and adjacent equipment. Confirm the shield coverage, ground-conductor arrangement, bonding ends, system voltage, motor length, switching frequency, EMC limits, ampacity and termination kit with the drive manufacturer and project engineer. A 2 kV Type P VFD cable is not a 5–15 kV medium-voltage cable; use the dedicated Type P MV page for that requirement. Drive supplier coordination is required for final selection.
For procurement, provide drive rating, motor current, conductor size, route, ambient temperature, hazardous-area classification, armor need, fire/mud requirement and required certificates. Compare the Type P 1C power cable, Type P 5C power cable and the Oil & Gas Cables range.
Construction
| Element | Reference construction | Buyer check |
|---|---|---|
| Phase conductors | Three soft annealed stranded tinned copper conductors. | Confirm 1/0 AWG to 777 MCM size and phase identification. |
| Insulation | Type P chemically cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO) for 2000 V service. | Confirm voltage, test level and thermal design. |
| Shield | Overall shielded VFD construction for EMC control. | Confirm braid/tape coverage and termination. |
| Jacket | Flame-retardant thermosetting CPE; unarmoured reference. | Confirm armor, sheath and route protection. |
Applications
- Variable-frequency AC motor drives on offshore platforms, drilling rigs and marine vessels.
- Drive-to-motor routes where high-frequency EMI and harmonic control are part of the cable design.
- Fixed, protected routes in oil and gas modules and industrial equipment.
- Unarmoured installations where mechanical protection, bonding and separation are engineered.
Drive-system note: confirm system grounding, shield bonding, cable length, switching frequency, motor insulation and EMC limits with the drive supplier. Do not select by voltage alone.
Specifications
| Item | Reference value | RFQ confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 2000 V (2 kV) | Confirm drive output, test voltage and insulation level. |
| Phase conductors | Three conductor | Confirm system ground arrangement and conductor sizing. |
| Size range | 1/0 AWG to 777 MCM reference | Size for motor current, derating and fault duty. |
| Shield | Overall shielded | Confirm coverage, drain/ground wires and bonding ends. |
| Temperature | 125°C continuous conductor reference | Apply ambient and grouping derating. |
Standards
- IEEE 1580 and IEEE 45 Type P marine/offshore design references.
- UL 1309 and applicable CSA marine cable references for the ordered construction.
- UL 1277 Type TC-ER reference where an exposed run is specifically approved.
- IEEE 1202 and IEC 60332-3-22 Category A flame-propagation references where specified.
Request the model-specific VFD shield, ground, EMC, fire, classification and inspection documents in the RFQ. Standards references are not a blanket approval claim.
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