Nortel Networks P0605618, 555-7101-217 manual DC wire gauge tables, Introduction

Power supply installation Standard 1.0

DC wire gauge tables

Introduction

The tables in this section specify the DC power feed wire requirements.

Cabinet and module DC feed recommended wire gauge specifications

				Junction	Junction
				box #4	box #4
Length	#10 AWG	#8 AWG	#6 AWG	AWG	AWG
0–30 m (100 ft)	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
0–45 m (150 ft)	no	yes	yes	yes	yes
0–75 m (250 ft)	no	no	yes	yes	yes
0–135 m (450 ft)	no	no	no	yes	yes
0–210 m (700 ft)	no	no	no	no	yes
Over 210 m (700 ft) no		no	no	no	no

Notes:

1.Cabinet and module ground wire specification is #10 AWG insulated green safety ground wire.

2.Cabinet conduit can be 1.91 cm (0.75 in.) or 3.18 cm (1.25 in.), and must be insulated from cabinet ground.

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