Backup Power Transfer Meter Cables
Northwire specializes in designing and manufacturing custom cables for the backup power market, including Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Backup Power Transfer Switch (BPTS), and Backup Power Transfer Meter (BPTM) systems.
With fully integrated operations, we provide complete customization to ensure your cable and cable assemblies deliver reliable performance, meet regulatory standards, and align with your exact application requirements.
Northwire’s Backup Power Transfer Meter (BPTM) cables enable safe switching between utility power and a backup generator.
Range of uses include:
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A backup power transfer switch – cable connects at the main electrical panel, allowing homeowners to select which circuits to power with a generator.
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A backup power transfer meter – cable connects to a utility-installed meter socket for automatic transfer without modifying the load center or adding a subpanel.
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A Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) – allows backup power and power station capability by connecting to your car.
Key Features of Northwire’s Custom BPTM Cables:
UL listed and CSA certified
Outdoor rated material
Cable assembly capabilities
High flexibility & flex-life
Fully customizable
High volume production
Northwire Custom Cable Design Experts partner with you to meet your specifications with a quality solution that is reliable for the full life cycle of your backup power application!
- UL 62 listed and CSA certified
- National Electrical Code (NEC)
- ISO 9001:2015
- IPC-A-610 and 620
- ROHS compliant
- REACH compliant
- 100% electrically tested
- for continuity and shorts
Outdoor Rated Material
It is important to consider what materials are used for the jacket of a cable for outdoor environments. That is why the jacket material of these cables include thermoplastic polymers which have great resistance to the elements.
Our backup power system cables are designed with these outdoor durability factors:
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Temperature rating of -40°C to 105° C
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Weather resistant
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UV, moisture, and oil resistant
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Abrasion and crush resistant
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Flame retardant
Technical Specifications
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Fully Customizable Construction: typically 3-4 conductor | bare copper
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Multiple AWG sizes: 18 AWG – 2 AWG
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Voltage: 300V | 600V
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Amperage: based on NEC requirements
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Insulation: PVC | TPE
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Jacketing: PVC | TPE
Our cable assembly manufacturing capabilities for these cables include assembly preparation and wire & cable termination and protection:
- Color-coded and labeled assemblies
- Cable-to-connector overmolding
- Connector termination
- Custom lengths
Flexibility & Flex Life
High Flexibility
Flexibility is a measure of how much movement a cable can tolerate at a given time. Torsional, rolling, bending, and variable describe different flexibility types. Flexibility is tested when a cable is bent, twisted, or pulled into positions other than its original state. Flexible cable can bend significantly and stay bent for a large amount of time without damage.
Northwire's BPTM cables have high flexibility that can withstand extreme temperatures.
High Flex Life
Flex life deals more with how often a cable moves without serious damage and less with how the cable moves. Many cables bend for limited use (e.g., installation).
Along with high flexibility, BPTM cables have a high flex life enabling them to bend repeatedly and routinely without disrupting the cable’s intended use.
Why Choose Northwire for Your Next BPTM Cable?
High Volume Production
Reduced Downtime
Extended Service Life
U.S. Based Manufacturing
Low Minimum Order Quantities
Customizable Assemblies
Technical Sales & Engineering teams with decades of industry experience.
Extensive application-based knowledge of interconnectivity
Readily available expert support to address your custom cable needs
