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1 Draft 4, distributed Nov 23, 1998editorial corrections Dec 10th, 1998editorial corrections Jan 12th, 1999 CODEWORDSfor OVERHEADALUMINUMELECTRICALCONDUCTORSSEVE NTH EDITIONJ anuary 1999 aluminum Association code words -1-FOREWORDFor many years manufacturers of electrical conductors have assigned code words to theirproducts to aid in identifying the different types and sizes of conductors in catalogs, orders, in-voices and other production and sales records. As the number of different types and sizes ofconductors increased over the years, the number of code words increased until by 1960 morethan 1,200 such words were in use. In some instances the same words came to be used todesignate more than one conductor . With more new constructions, new types of insulation,different tempers and other variations in the offing, there was a potential need for many morecode this situation, the Technical Committee on electrical conductor of The AluminumAssociation's electrical Technical Division in 1960 initiated a study aimed at reducing thenumber of code words required for these products.

2 During its study the Subcommitteeconsidered several different systems. Some would have accomplished the desired reduction innumber of code words but were considered too complicated for practical use. The systemfinally adopted retains the code words now in use but provides for designating variations inconstruction, temper, and type of covering or insulation by the use of suffixes to existing codewords, thus greatly reducing the number of new code words that otherwise would be required inthe conductors referenced in Tables 1 through 47 are manufactured in accordance withapplicable ASTM Specifications. It is the Technical Committee s recommendation that thesecodes words should not be used for conductors manufactured in accordance to specificationsother than booklet lists the code words that have been registered with The aluminum Association,outlines the procedure for registering new code words and includes the details of the each group of tables covering conductors of the same general type is a list of thecharacteristics of each conductor that are implied by the code word itself without any is followed by a list of the suffixes to be used following the code words for designatingvariations in those characteristics.

3 Selected examples show how the system have also been added for British and Canadian code words . This has been added forinformational purposes only. The code words used in these tables are not controlled by theAluminum the tables is an alphabetical listing of the code words with references to the specifictable where the conductor data may be found. In addition, for informational purposes, the listalso includes code words used for UD cable, copper conductors and others used in Canadaand Great Britain to designate aluminum conductors made in those of construction for UD cable code words are covered in code words FORUNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION CABLES, available from the aluminum aluminum Association published data, specifications and other material are reviewed atleast every five years and revised, reaffirmed or withdrawn.

4 Users are advised to contact theAluminum Association to ascertain whether the information in this publication has beensuperceded in the interim between publication and proposed data contained in this publication were compiled by the aluminum Association, Inc. In viewof the variety of conditions and methods of use to which such data and suggestions may beapplied, the aluminum Association and its member companies assume no responsibility orliability for the use of information contained herein. Neither the aluminum Association nor anyof its member companies give any warranties, express or implied, with respect to Association code words -2-CONTENTSTABLE PAGE(S)ABBREVIATIONSi5 BARE CONDUCTORSAAC (1350)17 AAC/TW (1350)2, 38,9 AASC (5005 Alloy)410,11 AASC (6201 Alloy)512 ASCR613,14,15 ASCR/TW7,816,17 COVERED CONDUCTORS1350 Aluminum9195005 Alloy10206201 Alloy1120 ACSR1220 LOW-VOLTAGE SECONDARY CONDUCTORS1350 Aluminum1522 MULTIPLEX CONDUCTORSDUPLEXN eutral-Supported Secondary and Service Drop Cable1350 Neutral16245005 Neutral17246201 Neutral1825 ACSR Neutral1925 Copper Neutral2026 Copper-Copperweld Neutral2126 Parallel Secondary and Service Drop Cable1350 Neutral22275005 Alloy Neutral23276201 Alloy Neutral2427 ACSR Neutral2528 TRIPLEXN eutral - Supported Secondary and Service Drop Cable1350 Neutral26295005 Alloy Neutral27306201 Alloy Neutral2831,326201 Alloy Neutral - RTS Cabled2932 ACSR Neutral3033,34 ACSR Neutral - RTS Cabled3134 Copper Neutral3235 Copper-Copperweld Neutral3336 aluminum Association code words -3-CONTENTSTABLE PAGE(S)

5 TRIPLEX continuedParallel Secondary and Service Drop Cable1350 Neutral34375005 Alloy Neutral35386201 Alloy Neutral3639 ACSR Neutral3740 QUADRUPLEXN eutral-Supported Secondary and Service Drop Cable1350 Neutral38415005 Alloy Neutral39416201 Alloy Neutral4042 ACSR Neutral4143 ACSR Neutral - RTS cabled4244 Parallel Secondary and Service Drop Cable1350 Neutral43445005 Alloy Neutral44456201 Alloy Neutral45466201 Alloy Neutral - RTS cabled4646 ACSR Neutral4747 BRITISH code WORDSBare ConductorsASC or Type AL1 (1350 H19 type)B148 AASC or Type AL3 (6000 series alloy, IACS) B249 ACSR or Type AL1 / ST1AB350 CANADIAN code WORDSBare ConductorsA1, (ASC), (1350 H19)C152 ASC Smooth Body ( ie Compact )C252A2, (AASC), (6101 T81)C353 AASC Smooth Body (6101-T81)C453A1/S1A, (ACSR)C554 ACSR/TWC6, C755 ACSR 6/1 Smooth BodyC856 aluminum Association code words -4-CONTENTSTABLE PAGE(S)CANADIAN code words (continued)Covered ConductorsASC - Concentric StrandC1058 ASC - Compact StrandC1158 AASC - Concentric StrandC1259 ACSR - Concentric StrandC1359 ACSR - Compact StrandC1459 Multiplex ConductorsNeutral Supported Secondary and Service DropDuplex TYPE NS-1, AASC NeutralC1661 Duplex TYPE NS-1, ACSR NeutralC1761 Triplex Type NS-1, AASC NeutralC1862 Triplex Type NS-1, ACSR NeutralC1962 Triplex Type NS-1, ACSR Reduced NeutralC2063 Quadruplex type NS-1, AASC NeutralC2163 Quadruplex type NS-1, ACSR NeutralC2263 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF code NAMES*9964 to 77* NOTE: The aluminum Association does not have control over the Canadian or British Codewords.

6 The names are included for information purposes only. Although they are believed to becorrect, it is advised to consult with a conductor manufacturer to confirm the code wordcorrectly describes the desired and SPECIFICATIONS10078,79 OLD PAGE NUMBERS (from 1983 edition)Versus NEW TABLE NUMBERS10180 aluminum Association code words -5-PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERING code WORDSFOR aluminum electrical CONDUCTORSWITH THE aluminum ASSOCIATION1. Submit code word to The aluminum Association with a description of the conductor it is intended todesignate. ( words submitted may be chosen by the registrant or assigned by the Association office. Codewords used for conductors of other materials should not be used for aluminum .)2. If the word submitted does not appear on the Association Master List it will then be referred to the ElectricalTechnical Committee.

7 (In the case of registration by a member of that Committee, copies of the initial letterrequesting registration may be sent to other members of the Committee, thus combining Steps 1 and 2.)3. Registration will become effective one month from the date of referral to the Committee, provided nocomments or objections have been received by that Revised listings will be issued from time to time, as i - ABBREVIATIONSTo simplify the listing of conductor data and to reduce the space required, the following abbreviations are used in thetables:ACSR aluminum conductor , steel reinforcedAl AluminumAWG American Wire Gaugecmil Circular milsCu CopperCu Eq Equivalent size copperCwld Copperweld1350 Electric conductor grade aluminum1350 Eq Equivalent size 1350 aluminumIn. InchPe. High Molecular Weight PolyethyleneXLP Cross-Linked PolyethyleneAAC All aluminum conductor (1350 )AAAC All aluminum Alloy conductor ASC Canadian term known as AAC in USAAASC Canadian term known as AAAC in USAmm millimeter (1 inch - )mm square millimeter (1 cmil = x10-4mm AL1 IEC terminology for 1350AL2 IEC terminology for Series 6000 alloy (53% IACS)AL3 IEC terminology for Series 6000 alloy ( IACS)STxy IEC terminology for Galvanized Steel,where x = 1,2, or 3 for tensile strength ratingand y = A, B, or C for grade of galvanizingRTS Reverse Twist Secondary - manufacturing methodknown as SZ cabling, or reverse lay cablingAluminum Association code words -6-BARE CONDUCTORS - TABLES 1 - Notations Omitted From Concentric Stranded or Solid Conductor2.)

8 1350 & 5005 Alloy - H19 Temper3. 6201 Alloy - T81 Temper4. ACSR - Class A Galvanized Core WireB. Suffix Notations* Used to Designate Other Than ImpliedO- Annealed H12 or H22 - One Quarter Hard H14 or H24 - Half Hard H16 or H26 - Three Quarter Hard GB - Class B Galvanized Core GC - Class C Core Wire AZ - aluminum Steel Core Wire AW - aluminum Clad Steel Core Wire Cpt- Compact Stranding MA - Class A Mischmetal Coated Steel Core (see ASTM B802) MB - Class B Mischmetal Coated Steel Core (see ASTM B802) MC - Class C Mischmetal Coated Steel Core (see ASTM B802) HSS- High Strength Steel Core*Other Notations:ACSS - aluminum conductor Steel Supported (previously known as SSAC)SD - Self DampingTP - Twisted PairTW - Trapezoidal WireEXAMPLESCODE WORDSIZESTRANDINGDESCRIPTIONRoseSunflowe r/H26 Peachbell/OIris/CptJuraJuveSabotAltonBut teGreelySwanSparrow/GBWaxwing/GCJunco/AZ Sparrow/CptSwan/AZ/CptAW G 4 - 7 AWG 4/0 - 19AW G 6 - 7AW G 2 - 7AW G 4 - 148 690 cmil312 800 cmil48 690 cmil - 7312 800 cmil - 19927 200 cmil - 37 AWG 4 - 6/1 AWG 2 - 6 kcmil - 18 kcmil - 30/7 AWG 2 - 6/1 AWG 4 - 6/11350, H19 Temper1350, H26 Temper1350, O Temper1350, Compact5005-H195005-H195005-H196201-T816 201-T816201-T81 ACSR-Class A CoreACSR-Class B CoreACSR-Class C CoreACSR-Aluminized CoreACSR-Compact StrandACSR-Aluminized Core,Compact StrandAluminum Association code words -7-Table 1.

9 Bare 1350 ConductorsCODE WORDSIZEAWG or cmilSTRANDSP assionflowerPeachbellPom PomRoseLilyBegoniaIrisPansyWallflowerThi stlePoppyGeraniumAsterButtercupPhloxPrim roseOxlipSunflowerSneezewortValerianDand elionDaisyLaurelFoxglovePeonyAgaveTulipH ollyhockDaffodilGardeniaCannaFour-o'cloc kXerophyteGoldentuftYarrowCosmosSyringaZ inniaHyacinthGazaniaDahliaMistletoeMeado wsweetLotus6644322111/01/01/02/02/03/03/ 04/04/0250 000250 000250 000266 800266 800266 800300 000300 000336 400336 400350 000350 000397 500400 000400 000450 000450 000477 000477 000500 000500 000550 000556 500556 500600 000600 000 Solid7 Solid77 Solid7719 Solid71971971971971937719371937193719371 919371937193719373719373761*Used in Canada for different WORDSIZEAWG or cmilSTRANDSA maryllisOrchidHeucheraIce PlantVerbenaFlagVioletNasturtiumPetuniaC attailArbutusLilacFuchsiaHeliotropeAnemo neCrocusCockscombSnapdragonMagnoliaGolde nrodHawkweedCamelliaBluebellLarkspurMari goldHawthornGentianNarcissusColumbineCar nationGladiolusCoreopsisDogwood*TuleJess amineCinnerariaJewelweedCowslipSagebrush PigweedToadflaxLupineBitterrootTrilliumB luebonnetNightshade636 000636 000650 000650 000700 000700 000715 500715 500750 000750 000795 000795 000800 000800 000874 500874 500900 000900 000954 000954 0001 000 0001 000 0001 033 5001 033 5001 113 0001 192 5001 272 0001 272 0001 351 5001 431 0001 510 5001 590 0001 590 0001 700 0001 750 0001 750 0002 000 0002 000 0002 250 0002 300 0002 500 0002 500 0002 750 0003 000 0003 500 0004 327 0006137376137613761376137613761376137613 7613761376161613761616161619161619161919 161619191127127127 aluminum Association code words -8-Table 2.

10 Bare 1350 Conductors; Shaped wire concentric lay compactconductors AAC/TW in area equal to standard AAC sizesCODE WORDSIZEAWG or cmilSTRANDST ulip/TWCanna/TWCosmos/TWZinnia/TWMistlet oe/TWMeadowsweet/TWOrchid/TWVerbena/TWNa sturtium/TWArbutus/TWCockscomb/TWMagnoli a/TWHawkweed/TWBluebell/TWMarigold/TWHaw thorn/TWNarcissus/TWColumbine/TWCarnatio n/TWCoreopsis/TWJessamine/TWCowslip/TWLu pine/TWTrillium/TW336 400397 500477 000500 000556 500600 000636 000700 000750 000795 000900 000954 0001 000 0001 033 5001 113 0001 192 5001 272 0001 351 5001 431 0001 590 0001 750 0002 000 0002 500 0003 000 0001717171717171717171717313131313131313 14949497171 aluminum Association code Wo