ABB HVC User Manual

HVC 450 kW E-Bus Charger Installation Guide
Revision: 1.2 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
Date released: 16-08-2018 Page 48 of 128
Use local regulations and datasheet of the manufacturer to determine the cable diameter for
the DC power cables. Recommended cable for the 450 kW system is 185 mm
2
(= 350 MCM)
(with a reinforced isolation > 5400 V DC) for a distance until 492.13 ft.
4.4.5. Cables between the Power Cabinets
The following cables are not in the scope of supply of ABB.
 1x GND cable;
 1x Interlock cable;
 1x CAN cable.
NOTICE
For detailed information about type of glass fiber cable which are needed,
see Communication glass fiber cable on Page 21.
For the overview of the grounding of the system, see Appendix J Ground
overview of the system on Page 127.
4.4.6. Cable specification list
Tables below provides general specifications for the needed cables. Use these tables to
select cables, taking into account local installation conditions, cable length, cable
temperature rating, losses and local regulations.
AC and DC power cables
Functional description
DC Power cable
PE cable
AC utility power cable
Number of cores
1
1
4
Cross section
350 – 600 MCM
2 AWG
14 AWG
Min – Max external
diameter to fit through
gland
1.06 – 1.38 Inch
0.51 – 0.83 Inch
0.20 – 0.39 Inch
Shielding
No
No
No
Conductor
Tinned copper or
aluminum conductor, fine
wire
stranded acc. to VDE
0295 cl.5/IEC Cl.5
Fine strand copper wire
acc. to VDE 0295 Cl. 5/
IEC 60228 Cl. 5
Bare copper, fine wired,
bunch stranded acc. to
VDE 0295 Cl.5/IEC Cl.5
Insulation
Special rubber or PVC
(outdoor use, UV-
protected, oil resistant)
Special PVC (outdoor
use, UV-protected, oil
resistant)
Special PVC (outdoor
use, UV-protected, oil
resistant)
Nominal Voltage Uo/U
600/1000 Vac
900/1500 Vdc
600 Vac
600 Vac
Test Voltage
6 kV
4 kV
4 kV
Ambient Temperature
range
-40ºC to 105ºC,
permissible conductor
operating
temperature +90°C
-40ºC to 105ºC
-40ºC to 105ºC
Core identification
gn/ye or gn
Color for US Acc. to US
National Electrical Code
and for Canada Acc. to
the CEC (Canadian
Electric Code)

ABB HVC Specifications

General

Brand	ABB
Model	HVC
Category	Battery Charger
Language	English