Nortel Networks 1002rp manual DC wire gauge tables, Introduction

Power supply installation Standard 1.07

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.The cabinet and module ground wire specification is #10 AWG insulated green safety ground wire.

2.The cabinet conduit can be 19.1 mm (0.75-in.) or 31.8 mm (1.25-in.), and must be insulated from the cabinet ground.

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