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SPEC 47833

3/C CU 133% 25KV EPR/CPE RHINOPOWER^TM Type MP-GC. MSHA Approved

Class B Copper conductors, Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Copper Tape Shield, Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket with Optional Reflective Stripes

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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 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 3/C COMPACT CU TYPE MP-GC 25000V 133% INS. LEVEL P-07-K140017 MSHA

Table 1 – Weights and Measurements

Cond. Size	Cond. Number	Cond. Strands	Diameter Over Conductor	Insul. Thickness	Diameter Over Insulation	Ground	Ground Check Size	Jacket Thickness	Approx. OD	Approx. Weight	Jacket Color
AWG/Kcmil	No.	No.	inch	mil	inch	No. x AWG	AWG	mil	inch	lb/1000ft
2	3	7	0.268	345	0.994	2 x 6	8	140	2.610	3860	BK
1	3	19	0.299	345	1.025	2 x 5	8	140	2.700	4250	BK
1/0	3	19	0.336	345	1.062	2 x 4	8	140	2.790	4690	BK
2/0	3	19	0.376	345	1.102	2 x 3	8	170	2.950	5360	BK
3/0	3	19	0.423	345	1.149	2 x 2	8	170	3.060	6000	BK
4/0	3	19	0.475	345	1.201	2 x 1	8	170	3.180	6780	BK
250	3	37	0.520	345	1.246	2 x 1/0	8	170	3.280	7490	BK
350	3	37	0.616	345	1.342	2 x 2/0	8	170	3.510	9120	BK
500	3	37	0.736	345	1.462	2 x 4/0	8	170	3.800	11680	BK

All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances

◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item

* Strand count meets minimum number per ASTM

Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data

Cond. Size	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	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	MΩ*1000ft	Ω/1000ft	lb	inch	Amp
2	0.164	0.205	0.071	0.053	454	31.3	168
1	0.130	0.163	0.066	0.051	572	32.4	191
1/0	0.104	0.130	0.062	0.049	722	33.5	218
2/0	0.082	0.103	0.058	0.048	910	35.4	249
3/0	0.065	0.081	0.054	0.046	1147	36.7	286
4/0	0.052	0.065	0.050	0.044	1446	38.2	326
250	0.044	0.055	0.047	0.043	1709	39.4	360
350	0.031	0.039	0.042	0.041	2393	42.1	439
500	0.022	0.028	0.037	0.038	3418	45.6	536

* Ampacities based upon ICEA S-75-381 Table I-1.
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.

Revision: 1.000.001