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SPEC 47812

3/C CU 8KV 100% XLPE/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:Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLP) 100% 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 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Alternate jacket colors are 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 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	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
571724	2	3	7	0.268	115	0.528	2 x 6	8	115	1.565	1637	BK
569949	2/0	3	19	0.376	115	0.640	2 x 3	8	150	1.880	2723	BK
569948	4/0	3	19	0.474	115	0.735	2 x 1	8	145	2.120	3188	BK
587657	500	3	37	0.735	115	0.996	2 x 4/0	8	140	2.750	7880	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	0.162	0.204	0.046	0.037	453	18.7	159
2/0	0.081	0.102	0.036	0.034	910	22.5	243
4/0	0.051	0.065	0.029	0.032	1447	25.4	321
500	0.022	0.030	0.020	0.029	3420	33.0	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: 1.000.004