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MESP 030000-04
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE
– 70mm2 FLEXIBLE TINNED COPPER CONDUCTOR
3.3kV EPR INSULATED WITHOUT METALLIC
SCREEN

Version: 1

Issued: November 2014

Owner: Engineering Division

Approved By:

Pat Kelly

Head Engineer (Electrical)

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 ELECTRICAL NETWORKS SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE – 70mm2
FLEXIBLE TINNED COPPER CONDUCTOR 3.3kV EPR
INSULATED WITHOUT METALLIC SCREEN
MESP 030000-04
Version: 1 Effective from: 25th October 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-032

Approval

Amendment Record

Approval Date Version Description

25/10/2014 1 New document created

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 ELECTRICAL NETWORKS SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE – 70mm2
FLEXIBLE TINNED COPPER CONDUCTOR 3.3kV EPR
INSULATED WITHOUT METALLIC SCREEN
MESP 030000-04
Version: 1 Effective from: 25th October 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-032

Table of Contents

1. Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 4

2. Abbreviations.................................................................................................................... 4

3. Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 4

4. References & Legislation ................................................................................................. 4

4.1 Standards .......................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Latest Issues and Amendments ....................................................................................... 5

5. Service Conditions ........................................................................................................... 5

6. Cable Details and Ratings ................................................................................................ 5

7. Testing .............................................................................................................................. 6
7.1 Type Test .......................................................................................................................... 6
7.2 Factory Tests .................................................................................................................... 6
7.3 Certificate of Conformance ............................................................................................... 6
7.4 Tests after Delivery ........................................................................................................... 6

8. Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 6

9. Information to be Supplied by Supplier .......................................................................... 6

10. Appendix – Technical Data Schedule Form .................................................................... 7

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 ELECTRICAL NETWORKS SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE – 70mm2
FLEXIBLE TINNED COPPER CONDUCTOR 3.3kV EPR
INSULATED WITHOUT METALLIC SCREEN
MESP 030000-04
Version: 1 Effective from: 25th October 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-032

1. Purpose
This document is the MTM technical specification for a single core, 70mm2 tinned copper,
stranded Conductor, 3.3kV EPR Insulated, CPE Sheathed Electric Cable without a Metallic
Screen.
This is the standard Cable for Secondary Insulation Bonding use on the MTM 1500 Volt DC
Traction System.

2. Abbreviations
A Amps
CPE Black Chlorinated Polythene
DC Direct Current
EPR Ethylene Propylene Rubber
k Kilo
mm Millimetre
MTM Metro Trains Melbourne
UV Ultraviolet
V Volts

3. Definitions
For all technical terms refer to AS/NZS 1429.1.
Shall Is used as the descriptive word to express a requirement that is
mandatory to achieve conformance to the standard.
Should Is used as the descriptive word to express a requirement that is
recommended in order to achieve compliance to the standard.
should can also be used if a requirement is a design goal but not a
mandatory requirement.

4. References & Legislation

4.1 Standards
AS/NZS 1429.1 Electric Cables – Polymeric Insulated, Part 1 - for working
voltages 1.9/3.3 (3.6) kV up to and including 19/33kV
AS/NZS 1125 Conductors in insulated electric cables and flexible cords, class 5
IEC 60228 Conductors of Insulated Cables
IEC 60332-1 Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions -
Part 1
AS/NZS 3808 Insulating and sheathing materials for electric cables

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE – 70mm2
FLEXIBLE TINNED COPPER CONDUCTOR 3.3kV EPR
INSULATED WITHOUT METALLIC SCREEN
MESP 030000-04
Version: 1 Effective from: 25th October 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-032

4.2 Latest Issues and Amendments

Reference to all standards shall be read as a reference to the latest edition of that standard
and amendments available at the time of tendering.

5. Service Conditions
The Cable is to be used on the MTM 1500 Volt DC Electric Traction System.
This System consists mainly of an overhead catenary wiring construction that is susceptible
to lightning, switching surges and short-circuits.
The Cable shall be suitable for use when installed directly under ground, in ducting,
conduit, on cable racks or trays either protected or exposed to the weather and ultra-violet
radiation.

6. Cable Details and Ratings

Rated Voltage 3.3 kV
Cores Single-core
Conductor Material Copper Tinned
Conductor Cross Sectional Area 70mm2 ± 2mm
Nominal outer diameter of cable 16.8mm ±1mm
DC resistance/km @ 20°C (ohms) 0.277
Short Circuit Current Rating (20ms) 118.3kA
Conductor Stranding Stranded circular compacted, 540/0.4
Conductor Screen Not Required
Insulation Material EPR
Insulation Colour Neutral
Insulation Screen Not Required
Metallic Screen Not Required
Oversheath Material CPE, UV Stabilised and Fire Retardant
Sheath Colour Black
Static minimum bending radius 4 times diameter
Flexing minimum bending radius 6 times diameter
Metre Markings Required
*Cable Marking RAILWAY SECONDARY INSULATION
BONDING CABLE 70mm² 3.3kV
Cable Drum Type Wooden
Nominal Length of Cable on Drum To be specified on purchase order

* Note: Alternate cable markings cannot be substituted without written approval from
MTM Engineering.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE – 70mm2
FLEXIBLE TINNED COPPER CONDUCTOR 3.3kV EPR
INSULATED WITHOUT METALLIC SCREEN
MESP 030000-04
Version: 1 Effective from: 25th October 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-032

The cable shall be delivered into MTM Central Store. The Central Store is located at E-
Gate, Footscray Road, West Melbourne, Victoria 3051. Delivery shall take place during
business hours Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays) from 0800 till 1530. Metro Trains
Melbourne shall be notified of any delivery 5-working days prior to delivery.
The length of cable on drums will be specified separately on the purchase order.
The supplier/manufacturer shall notify MTM if there are changes to the manufacturing
process or design since the approval date of this specification.

7. Testing

7.1 Type Test

7.1.1 Type Test Certificates shall be supplied on request.

7.2 Factory Tests

7.2.1 The cable shall be subjected to Routine Tests at the Manufacturer’s Works as
described in AS 1429.1.
7.2.2 MTM reserves the right to appoint a representative to witness these tests. Seven
working days’ notification shall be given to MTM of intention to carry out factory
testing.

7.3 Certificate of Conformance

7.3.1 The results of all tests shall be recorded on test certificates. The test certificates
shall clearly show the performance of the cable and shall be accompanied by
tables showing the actually measured values and all calculations.
7.3.2 The test certificates shall be forwarded to the Head of Engineering (electrical)
within MTM and the results approved by the Head of Engineering (electrical) prior
to delivery.

7.4 Tests after Delivery

7.4.1 After delivery, the cable will be inspected by the MTM Central Store. The cable
may be subjected independent testing as may be considered necessary to
determine compliance with this Specification. Any non-compliance with this
specification will result in MTM rejecting delivery.
7.4.2 Cable drum shall be clearly marked with the gross weight and batch number

8. Warranty
The Cable shall be warranted by the Supplier against faulty design, materials, processing
and workmanship for a minimum of two years after delivery.

9. Information to be Supplied by Supplier

The supplier shall insert where provided for all of the information required in the Appendix -
Technical Data Schedule Form. Failure to do so may render the offer liable to rejection.

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 ELECTRICAL NETWORKS SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE – 70mm2
FLEXIBLE TINNED COPPER CONDUCTOR 3.3kV EPR
INSULATED WITHOUT METALLIC SCREEN
MESP 030000-04
Version: 1 Effective from: 25th October 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-032

10. Appendix – Technical Data Schedule Form

The Tenderer shall supply the following information and guaranteed performance.
Compliance
Does the cable fully comply with this Specification? YES / NO
Manufacturer
Name
………………………
Address
………………………

………………………
Outside Diameter
Of Conductor and insulation (mm)
………………………
Operating Voltage
Rated Operating Voltage (kV)
………………………
Conductor
Nominal Area (mm2)
………………………
Stranding ( / mm)
………………………
Material
………………………
Insulation
Material
………………………
Colour
………………………
Sheath
Material and Type
………………………
Colour
………………………
Ultra-Violet Stabilised YES / NO

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE – 70mm2
FLEXIBLE TINNED COPPER CONDUCTOR 3.3kV EPR
INSULATED WITHOUT METALLIC SCREEN
MESP 030000-04
Version: 1 Effective from: 25th October 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-032

Short Circuit Current Rating (20 ms)

Conductor (kA)
………………………
Weights
Weight of Cable (kg/m)
………………………
Weight of Drum (kg)
………………………
Dimensions of Drum
Outside Diameter (m)
………………………
Width (m)
………………………
Diameter of Barrel (m)
………………………
Nominal Length of Cable on Drum (m)
………………………

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