Product Number: 29522

VFD, 3C #12 Str TC XLPE Ins + #12 Symm. Seg. Gnd (3 of #16) Str TC, OS +TC Brd, Blk PVC Jkt, 600/1000V TC-ER 90C Dry/Wet 1000V CSA AWM I/II A/B

Belden Premium VFD, 12 AWG (65 x 30) Tinned Copper, 3 Conductor, XLPE Insulation M4 Color Code, Duofoil Beldfoil Shield With 3 #16 AWG (65 x 34) Tinned Copper Ground Wire in Continuous Contact with Overall Beldfoil® (100%) + Tinned Copper Braid Coverage (85%), Black Outer PVC Jacket, 600/1000V TC-ER 90C Dry/Wet 1000V, CSA AWM I/II A/B Sun Res Dir Bur Oil Resistant.

Availability: Global
Status: Active

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Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable Applications	Variable Frequency Drives (VFD); AC Motor and Drive Systems; Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Locations; Recommended Cable Gland Belden BTC075A0551RA

Construction Details

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)	0.485 in (12.3 mm)

Conductor

Element	No. of Elements	Size	Stranding	Material	Notes
Conductor(s)	3	12 AWG	65x30	TC - Tinned Copper	ASTM B3 Copper B8 Class B Stranding
Segmented Ground Wire	3	16 AWG	65x34	TC - Tinned Copper	3 Ground Segments Totaling 12 AWG

Insulation

Element	Material	Nom. Thickness	Nom. Insulation Diameter	Color Code
Conductor(s)	XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)	0.030 in (0.76 mm)	0.163 in (4.14 mm)	ICEA Chart M4
Ground Wire	No Insulation

Outer Shield

Shield Type	Material	Coverage	Drainwire Type
Tape	Tinned Copper (TC)	100%	16 AWG (65x34) TC
Braid	Tinned Copper (TC)	85%

Outer Jacket

Material	XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)
Nom. Thickness	0.047 in (1.2 mm)
Nom. Diameter	0.458 in (11.6 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals

Element	Nom. Conductor DCR	Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond	Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)	Nom. Characteristic Impedence	Nom. Velocity of Prop.	Max. Current
Conductor(s)	1.423 Ohm/1000ft (4.669 Ohm/km)	29 pF/ft (95 pF/m)	56 pF/ft (180 pF/m)	50 Ohm	55%	30 Amps per Conductor at 30C
	1.5 Ohm/1000ft (4.9 Ohm/km)

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating	600/1000 V (TC-ER)

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension	283 lbs (128 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight	182 lbs/1000ft (271 kg/km)

Temperature

UL Temperature	90°C Dry, 90°C Wet
Operating	-20°C To +90°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min.	3.435 in (87.25 mm)
Installation Min.	3.435 in (87.25 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability	Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Burial
Sustainability	CA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to Fire	UL 1685 UL Loading, IEEE 1202 FT4
NEC / UL Compliance	Article 336, TC-ER
ICEA Compliance	S-95-658
European Directive Compliance	EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC Compliance	China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
Other Standard Compliance(s)	P-07-KA070003-MSHA

History

Update and Revision	Revision Number: 0.51 Revision Date: 04-02-2026

Resources

Belden 29522 technical datasheet VFD Cable Selector Tool Variable Frequency Drive Cable Solutions Brochure Guide for High Power-Parallel VFD Applications Case for VFD Cable System Reliability & Safety White Paper VFD Cable Choosing the Right Cable White Paper When Should You Use VFD Cable?VFD Cable How to Choose the Right Cable Blog VFD Solutions for PowerFlex Family New Standard Dictates Design Requirements for VFD Applications New High Performance, High Flex Cable for VFD Applications VFD Design Series: What Makes it VFD Cable?VFD Design Series: 100% Ground VFD Design Series: 300% Ground VFD Design Series: Signal Pair VFD Cable Glands and Termination Solutions Unarmored VFD Cable Termination Guide Tips for Properly Terminating VFD Cable VFD Design Series: Termination Kits VFD Design Series: Belden Gland Cross Reference Cut Harmful Electrical Noise with Correct VFD Cabling Practices White Paper Best Practices to Follow for VFD Cable Installation Learn How to Specify Parallel VFD Cables for High-Power Motors and Drives 4 Ways to Know if Your Cable is Right for VFD Applications

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