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SPEC 47812

3/C CU 8KV 100% XLP/PVC RHINOPOWER^TM Type MP-GC. MSHA Approved

Class B Copper conductors, Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLP) 100% Insulation Level, Copper Tape Shield, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket, 90°C

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Construction:

Conductor:Class B compact stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B496
Conductor Shield:Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
Insulation:Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) 100% and 133% Insulation Level
Insulation Shield:Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
Copper Tape Shield:Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
Grounding Conductors:Two Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
Ground Check:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 with yellow high strength, polypropylene insulation
Filler:Rubber Fillers as needed
Reinforcement:Tape and Reinforcing twine applied over the core for improved mechanical integrity and ease of stripping
Jacket:Black, mold cured, single layer, flame resistant, thermosetting Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE). Alternate jacket colors available
Reflective Stripe:Highly visible reflective stripe embedded into the outer jacket to increase safety and help prevent cable runover (optional, contact your sales representative for part number)

Applications and Features:

RHINOPOWER^TM Type MP-GC mine power feeder cable is a heavy-duty power cable for use in stationary horizontal HV mine power distribution circuits, for permanent or semi-portable applications with power transmission in deep mines, surface mines, open pits, tunnels, in conduit or duct (not to exceed max rated voltage), and suitable for direct burial in wet or dry locations. For vertical drop requirements consult with factory application specialist.

Specifications:

ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors

ASTM B496 Compact Round Concentric-lay-standard copper

ICEA S-75-381 Portable and Power Feeder Cables for Use in Mines

MSHA Approved

Sample Print Legend:

SOUTHWIRE (R) RHINO^TM BRAND CABLE # AWG COMPACT CU 3/C TYPE MP-GC 8000V 100% INS. LEVEL 90°C P-07-K130025 MSHA

Table 1 – Weights and Measurements

Stock Number	Cond. Size	Cond. Number	Cond. Strands	Diameter Over Conductor	Insul. Thickness	Diameter Over Insulation	Ground Size	Ground Strands	Ground Check Size	Ground Check Strands	Ground Check Insulation Thickness	Jacket Thickness	Approx. OD	Approx. Weight
	AWG/Kcmil	No.	No.	inch	mil	inch	AWG	No.	AWG	No.	mil	mil	inch	lb/1000ft
569949	2/0	3	19	0.376	115	0.642	3	7	8	7	45	140	1.88	3040

All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances

◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item

Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data

Stock Number	Cond. Size	Cond. Number	DC Resistance @ 25°C	AC Resistance @ 90°C	Capacitive Reactance	Inductive Reactance	Working Tension	Min Bending Radius	Allowable Ampacity In Air 90°C†
	AWG/Kcmil	No.	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	MΩ*1000ft	MΩ/1000ft	lb	inch	Amp
569949	2/0	3	0.082	0.103	0.035	0.036	910.000	22.6	243

† Ampacity based on ICEA S-75-381 Table I-1 and is for a single isolated cable in air operated with an open-circuited shield at an ambient temperature of 40°C and a conductor temperature of 90°C