PDU Cables June 2011

5401 Smetana Drive

Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
Toll Free (866) 631-4238
Fax (800) 336-2801
Website www.pducables.com
E-mail pducables@pducables.com

Product Guide Specification

Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications
Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described
in The Project Resource ManualCSI Manual of Practice, Fifth Edition.

This section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect or Engineer to meet the
requirements of the project and local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification
sections and the Drawings. Delete all Specifier Notes after editing this section.

Section numbers are from MasterFormat 1995 Edition, with section numbers and titles from
MasterFormat 2004 Edition in parentheses. Delete version not required.

SECTION 16120 (26 05 19.45)

DATA CENTER PDU CABLE ASSEMBLIES

Specifier Notes: This section covers PDU Cables prefabricated, computer-grade, branch-circuit,
power distribution unit (PDU) cable assemblies for use in access flooring for data center applications.
Consult PDU Cables for assistance in editing this section for the specific application and for more
information regarding custom capabilities.

Use PDU Cables Power Cable and Equipment Configurator Excel-based software program to create
custom cable assembly plans. Consult PDU Cables for more information regarding this software.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Prefabricated, computer-grade, branch-circuit, power distribution unit (PDU) cable assemblies

for use in access flooring for data center applications.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

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 Specifier Notes: Edit the following list of related sections as required. Delete related sections not
required. List other sections with work directly related to this section.

A. Section 10270 (09 69 00) Access Flooring.

B. Section 10275 (09 69 53.13) Cable Seals: Access flooring cable seals.

C. Section 16470 (26 26 00) Power Distribution Units.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

Specifier Notes: List reference standards mentioned in this section, complete with designations and
titles. Delete reference standards not included in this edited section. This article does not require
compliance with reference standards, but is merely a listing of those used.

A. Federal Specification WC-596 General Specification for Electrical Connectors.

B. ANSI / NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2011 addition.

C. CAN/CSA-C22.1 (I believe its 22.2), Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CEC).

D. UL 498 Standard for Electrical Connectors and UL 2453 Standard for Wiring Assemblies

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Specifier Notes: Edit submittal requirements as required. Delete submittals not required.

A. Comply with Section 01330 (01 33 00) Submittal Procedures.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturers product data, including installation instructions.

Specifier Notes: Delete samples if not required.

C. Samples: Submit manufacturers sample of prefabricated PDU cable assemblies.

D. Manufacturers Certification: Submit manufacturers certification that prefabricated PDU cable

assemblies comply with specified requirements and are suitable for intended application.

E. Test and Evaluation Reports: Submit manufacturers listing and file numbers showing that
prefabricated PDU cable assemblies have been tested and certified by independent testing
laboratory to UL requirements for data processing equipment cables.

F. Source Quality Control Submittals: Submit results of manufacturers factory tests on each
cable.

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 G. Warranty Documentation: Submit manufacturers standard warranty.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery and Acceptance Requirements: Deliver materials to site in manufacturers original,

unopened barrel packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name, manufacturer,
contents, and installation locations.

B. Storage and Handling Requirements:

1. Store and handle materials in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
2. Keep materials in manufacturers original, unopened containers and packaging until
installation.
3. Store materials in clean, dry area indoors.
4. Protect materials during storage and handling to prevent damage.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. PDU Cables, 5401 Smetana Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343. Toll Free (866) 631-4238.
Fax (800) 336-2801. Website www.pducables.com. E-mail pducables@pducables.com.

2.2 DATA CENTER PDU CABLE ASSEMBLIES

A. Prefabricated PDU Cable Assemblies:

1. Compliance:
a. UL 2453.
b. Manufactured with UL-listed components.
c. Certified as complete UL-listed assembly.
d. UL-listed as Data Processing Equipment or Prefabricated Wiring Assemblies
e. NFPA 70-2011, Article 645.5.
2. Conductors:
a. Minimum #12 AWG stranded.
b. Type: THHN or THWN.
c. Wire Tail: Minimum 8-foot THHN.
d. Bond grounding conductor at junction box and device boxes and devices.
e. Circuit Identification Numbers:
1) On current-carrying conductors where multiple circuits are provided in same
raceway.
2) Identify, on box end and tail end of conduit, which device is supported by which
circuit number.
3. Conduit:

a. Liquid tight.
b. Integral Copper Ground Wire: Ensures proper EMI/RFI shielding and ground
bonding integrity.
4. Receptacles and Devices:
a. UL 498.
b. Federal Specification WC-596. ?
c. Industrial grade.

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 Specifier Notes: Specify receptacles and power cable types required. Delete types not required.

d. Russell Stoll Connectors:

1) Russell Stoll Receptacles (IBM Type): In-line.
2) Housing: Corrosion resistant and cast aluminum.
3) Watertight.
4) Interior: Molded plastic.
e. IEC Cables:
1) IEC Receptacles: In-line.
2) Housing: Nylon.
3) Watertight.
4) Color Coded: By amperage.
5) Shrouding: Protects pins from abuse and arc resistant.
f. NEMA standard straight-blade cables.
g. NEMA standard locking cables.
5. Boxes:
a. Die cast, weatherproof metal boxes with threaded knock-outs.
b. Device Boxes: UL listed.
c. Fittings Used with Power Cables: UL listed and manufactured in compliance for use
with liquid light flexible conduit.
6. Faceplates: Stainless steel.
7. Identification and Markings:
a. Device Boxes:
1) Identification as to manufacturer.
2) Indicate: UL-listed assembly.
b. Labels on Liquid-Tight Conduit:
1) Both ends.
2) List cable length, device type, cable number, and circuit designation.
c. Seal labels with clear, heat-shrink tubing.

B. Power Cable Information Requirements: PDU cables with receptacles.

Specifier Notes: Specify requirements for the power cables here or in PDU Cables Power Cable and
Equipment Configurator.

1. Part Number: .
2. Receptacle: .
3. Service:
a. Volts: .
b. AMP: .
c. Phase: .
4. Breaker:
a. Phase: .
b. AMP: .
5. Wire:
a. Quantity: . b.
Size: AWG.
6. Conduit:
a. Size: inches.

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 b. Color: .

C. Field Wire: PDU cables without receptacles.

Specifier Notes: Specify requirements for the field wire.

1. Part Number: .
2. Service:
a. Volts: [120] [208] [120/208].
b. AMP: [15] [20] [30] [40] [50] [60] [70] [80] [90] [100].
c. Phase: [1] [3].
d. Number of Wires: [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [ ].

D. Labeling:
1. Cable Identification Labels: Include the following information on cable identification labels
for each cable:
a. Circuit number.
b. Equipment.
c. PDU panel.
d. Receptacle.
e. Cable length.
f. UL certification.
g. Custom configuration, if applicable.
h. Cable manufacturers name and contact information.
2. Label Protection: Clear heat-shrink tubing to prevent alteration or accidental removal.
3. Label Location: Each end of cable.
4. Mark each cable with the following information:
a. Date of manufacture.
b. Technicians identity.

Specifier Notes: Specify required conduit colors. Delete colors not required.

E. Conduit Colors: [Black] [Blue] [Brown] [Dark Purple] [Gray] [Green] [Orange] [Purple] [Red]
[White] [Yellow] [Indicated on the Drawings] [Indicated on the PDU Cables Power Cable and
Equipment Configurator].

2.3 ACCESSORIES

Specifier Notes: Specify required accessories. Consult PDU Cables for more information regarding
accessories and custom capabilities.

A. Receptacle floor boxes.

B. Multiple-Circuit Cables:
1. Daisy-chained cables.
2. Nippled-box cables.

C. Custom-mounting hardware.

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D. Power Cord Assemblies:

Specifier Notes: Specify requirements for the power cord assemblies. Consult PDU Cables for more
information regarding UL-listed, custom-length, power cord assemblies for applications that do not
require conduit. Also, consult PDU Cables for information regarding custom-cord assemblies.

1. Part Number: .
2. Length: feet.
3. Cable Type: .

E. Custom-label options.

F. Access flooring cable seals.

G. Colored faceplates.

2.4 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Tests:
1. Meet UL requirements for Data Processing Equipment cables or Wiring Assemblies.
2. Perform the following factory tests on each cable:
a. Ground integrity.
b. Continuity.
c. Insulation leakage.
d. Proper phase rotation.
e. Circuit Voltage Capacity: Hi-Pot tested at twice rated circuit voltage plus 1,000 volts.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas to receive prefabricated PDU cable assemblies.

B. Notify Architect of conditions that would adversely affect installation or subsequent use.

C. Do not begin installation until unacceptable conditions are corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install prefabricated PDU cable assemblies in accordance with manufacturers instructions and
NFPA 70.

B. Install prefabricated PDU cable assemblies at locations indicated on the Drawings.

3.3 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed prefabricated PDU cable assemblies from damage during construction.

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