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Nexans AmerCable believes the information presented throughout this catalog to be reliable and current. All information is subject to change without notice. The information listed is approximate, and is presented only as a guide for product selection. We make no claims or warranties for the suitability of any product for any particular application. AmerCable® is a registered trademark of AmerCable Incorporated © 2020, AmerCable Incorporated

Railway Power Cables Index

Made in America

n Traction Power Cables

GEXOL® T-EPR CPE Traction Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

GEXOL® T-EPR Low Smoke Traction Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

n Signal Cables

Multiple Conductor AREMA Underground EPR/CPE Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Multiple Conductor AREMA Aerial EPR/XLPO Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Multiple Conductor AREMA Aerial XLPO/XLPO Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

n Train Control Cables

ATC/CBTC and Axle Counter Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Train Control Cable for ATC/CBTC and Axle Counter Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

n Contact Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

HISTORY

Nexans AmerCable’s expertise lies in the design and manufacture of flexible electrical cables intended for the most demanding applications and harshest environments.

Since the early 1970s, AmerCable has been the leading manufacturer of cables for the mining and offshore oil & gas industries. Thses cables are designed for longer service life in extreme mechanical and environmental abuse environments.

The cable insulation and jacketing materials used by Nexans AmerCable in its oil & gas cables were originally developed by General Electric in the 1980s for use on diesel-electric locomo-tives. The material, trademarked as Gexol®, exhibited outstanding diesel fuel resistance and

withstood high operating temperatures. Similarly, the low-smoke crosslinked polyolefin (XLPO) material used on its oil & gas cables was originally developed for use on US Navy shipboard

cables which were constantly exposed to damp, brackish environments.

Since 1980, AmerCable has been a leading manufacturer of flexible single-conductor diesel locomotive (DLO) cables as well as flexible single-conductor Type W portable power cables.

The Nexans AmerCable factory, located in El Dorado, Arkansas, has several dual extrusion lines for applying and cross-linking insulation and jacket layers in a single inline process. This product history and manufacturing capability made AmerCable very well suited to enter the single-conductor rail traction power cable market.

In the early 1990s, AmerCable began delivering traction power cable to Long Island Railroad (LIRR), Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), New York City Transit

Authority (NYCTA), Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA). Supply of these traction power cables continued until the early 2000s when a surge in the mining and oil & gas markets consumed AmerCable’s plant capacity.

Since that period, the factory has greatly increased its capacity and has re-entered the traction power cable market. Nexans AmerCable has updated all its industry associated certifications (ex. AREMA, UL RHH-RHW, CSA RW90, etc.) and is fully “Buy America” compliant.

Additionally, in 2012, AmerCable was acquired by Nexans, the world’s second largest cable manufacturer. Being part of Nexans, AmerCable is now able to offer accessories (connectors, fittings, terminations, etc.), complimentary products, and services such as Cable Management.

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GEXOL® T-EPR CPE TRACTION POWER CABLE 2000V • SINGLE CONDUCTOR • 90°C

Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • (870) 862-4919 • (800) 643-1516 • Fax (870) 862-96132

APPLICATION Gexol® T-EPR DC traction cables are designed for electric railroad service in damp brackish locations, including direct-burial and other underground installations subject to vibration from train operation. They are also designed for superior aging and high-reliability characteristics. Standard jacket color is black.

FEATURES n Low smoke – zero halogen construction

n Insulating – non-halogenated proprietary Gexol® T-EPR.

n Extreme heat resistance.

n 90°C Continuous Rating. 130°C Emergency Overload Rating. 300°C Short Circuit Rating

n Mechanically Rugged.

n Exceptional resistance to deterioration and cut through at high temperatures.

n Meets the flame and smoke release requirements of UL 1685 utilizing the FT4/IEEE 1202 procedure.

n Sunlight resistant.

n Resistant to oils, weather and most chemi-cal and alkalies.

n Stable electrical properties at high tempera-tures.

n Voltage rating: 2000 Volts. 2400V cables are also available.

INSULATION Meets or exceeds all requirements of AREMA Signal Manual, Part 10.3.19 and ICEA S-95-658.

JACKET Thermoset chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) meets the requirements of AREMA Signal Manual Part 10.3.20 and ICEA S-95-658.

CONDUCTOR Uncoated copper strand-ed per ASTM B3. Class B or C per ASTM B8. Optional tin coated cop-per stranded conductors per ASTM B-33 are also available.

INSULATION Gexol® T-EPR insulation is a heat, moisture and chemical resistant, mechanically rugged compound. The insulation thickness is in accordance with ICEA S-95-658, Table 3-4 column A.

JACKET The thermoset chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) jacket supplied with this cable provides excellent resistance to mechanical abuse, flame, weathering, most oils, acids and alkalies.

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37-101 • T-EPR CPE TRACTION POWER CABLE

110 500 37 105 65 1.16 1874 430 700 111 750 61 120 65 1.38 2746 535 885 112 1000 91 120 95 1.59 3670 615 1055 113 1500 127 140 95 1.87 5535 705 1325 114 2000 169 140 95 2.09 7105 750 1560

Approx. Weight lbs. per 1,000 ft.

Ampacity* 90°C

Ampacity**

90°C Free Air

Part

Number 37-101-

Size kcmil

Number of

Strands

Nominal Insulation Thickness

(mils)

Nominal Jacket

Thickness (mils)

Nominal Outside

Diameter (in)

* Ampacities are based on Table 310.16 of the NEC, 2020 Edition, with an ambient temperature of 30°C.

** Ampacities are based on Table 310.17 of the NEC, 2020 Edition, with an ambient temperature of 30°C.

All drawings, designs, specifications, plans and particulars of weights, size and dimensions contained in the technical or commercial documentation of Nexans is indicative only and shall not be binding on Nexans or be treated as constituting a representation on the part of Nexans.

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GEXOL® T-EPR LOW SMOKE TRACTION POWER CABLE 2000V • SINGLE CONDUCTOR • 90°C


APPLICATION Gexol® T-EPR DC traction cables with low smoke, zero halogen jackets are designed for tunnel and other below grade installations where these features are required. They are also designed for superior aging and high-reliability characteristics. Standard jacket color is black.

FEATURES n Low smoke – zero halogen construction

n Insulating – non-halogenated proprietary Gexol® T-EPR.

n Extreme heat resistance.

n 90°C Continuous Rating. 130°C Emergency Overload Rating. 300°C Short Circuit Rating

n Mechanically Rugged.

n Exceptional resistance to deterioration and cut through at high temperatures.

n Meets the flame and smoke release requirements of UL 1685 utilizing the FT4/IEEE 1202 procedure.

n Sunlight resistant.

n Resistant to oils, weather and most chemi-cal and alkalies.

n Stable electrical properties at high tempera-tures.

n Voltage rating: 2000 Volts. 2400V cables are also available.

INSULATION Meets or exceeds all requirements of AREMA Signal Manual, Part 10.3.19 and ICEA S-95-658.

JACKET Cross linked Polyolefin (XLPO) meets the requirements of AREMA Signal Manal Part 10.3.13 and ICEA S-95-658.

CONDUCTOR Uncoated copper strand-ed per ASTM B3. Class B or C per ASTM B8. Optional tin coated copper stranded conductors per ASTM B-33 are also available.

INSULATION Gexol® T-EPR insulation is a heat, moisture and chemical resistant, mechanically rugged zero halogen compound. The insulation thickness is in accordance with ICEA S-95-658, Table 3-4 column A.

JACKET The thermoset jacket supplied with this cable is a cross linked Polyolefin (XLPO) zero halogen – low smoke thermosetting material. It will provide excellent resistance to mechanical abuse, flame, weathering, most oils, acids and alkalies.



37-101 • T-EPR LOW SMOKE TRACTION POWER CABLE

110X 500 37 105 65 1.16 1874 430 700 111X 750 61 120 65 1.38 2746 535 885 112X 1000 91 120 95 1.59 3670 615 1055 113X 1500 127 140 95 1.87 5535 705 1325 114X 2000 169 140 95 2.09 7105 750 1560


Ampacity* 90°C

Ampacity**

90°C Free Air

Part

Number 37-101-

Size kcmil

Number of

Strands


(mils)

Nominal Jacket

Thickness (mils)

Nominal Outside

Diameter (in)

* Ampacities are based on Table 310.16 of the NEC, 2020 Edition, with an ambient temperature of 30°C.

** Ampacities are based on Table 310.17 of the NEC, 2020 Edition, with an ambient temperature of 30°C.

MULTIPLE CONDUCTOR AREMA UNDERGROUND SIGNAL CABLE FLAME RETARDANT • ARMORED • EPR/CPE • 600V • 90°C • DIRECT BURIAL


APPLICATION AREMA-specified Underground Signal Cables from Nexans are well-suited for the transit and railway industry where wayside control circuits are necessary.

Nexans Underground Signal Cables are designed for the most demanding railway environments where ease of installation combined with outstanding durability are key considerations. These signal cables are suitable for direct burial, in conduit or tray installations where reliability and vital circuit safety are mission critical.

CONDUCTORS Solid or stranded, bare or tinned in accordance with AREMA Signal Manual Part 10.3.16 or 10.3.17.

INSULATION Ethylene-Propylene Rubber (EPR) insulation meeting AREMA Section 10.3.19. Thickness in accordance to ICEA S-95-658.

JACKET A black vulcanized black chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) Compound meeting the per-formance requirements included in AREMA Section 10.3.20.

ARMOR 7-mil flat copper alloy tape, Copper 194, over the bedding layer helically wrapped so that a minimum of 20% overlap is obtained. Meeting AREMA Section 10.3.17

TRA12224 14 3 80 95 0.71 247 TRA12225 14 5 80 95 0.85 323 TRA12226 14 7 80 95 0.91 423 TRA12227 14 12 80 110 1.21 693 TRA12228 14 19 80 140 1.47 1055 TRA12229 14 37 80 140 1.945 1817 TRA12230 14 37 80 155 1.97 1861 TRA12231 9 3 80 95 0.84 403 TRA12232 9 5 80 110 1.035 569 TRA12233 9 7 80 110 1.12 765 TRA12234 9 12 80 140 1.525 1311 TRA12235 6 3 95 110 1.05 662 TRA12236 6 5 95 110 1.255 889 TRA12237 6 7 95 140 1.425 1297


Part Number

Size AWG

Number of Conductors

Insulation Thickness

(mils)

Jacket Thickness

(mils)

Outside Diameter

(in)

FEATURES n High strand count conductors

can make this product more flexible and easier to install.

n 40°C through 90°C temperature ranges

n Sunlight Resistant

n Resistant to oils and most chemicals

RATINGS & APPROVALS

n AREMA Communications and Signaling Manual Sections 10.3.19 and 10.3.20


MULTIPLE CONDUCTOR AREMA AERIAL TYPE SIGNAL CABLE LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN • FLAME RETARDANT • EPR/XLPO • 600V • 90°C • NFPA 130 COMPLIANT

APPLICATION AREMA-certified Aerial Signal Cables from Nexans are well-suited for the transit and railway industry where wayside control circuits are necessary.

Nexans Signal Cables are designed for the most demanding railway environments, where ease of installation and outstanding durability are key considerations.

These signaling cables, featuring low smoke zero halogen flame retardant compliance, are suitable for in-tunnel installations where reliability and vital circuit safety are mission critical.


INSULATION Ethylene-Propylene Rubber (EPR) insulation meeting AREMA Section 10.3.19. Thickness in accordance to ICEA S-95-658.

JACKET A black low smoke Halogen-Free flame retardant polyolefin, jacket meeting AREMA Section 10.3.13 Type IV (LSZH XLPO).

ARMOR 7-mil flat copper alloy tape, Copper 194, shall be applied over the bedding layer helically wrapped so that a minimum of 20% overlap is obtained. Meeting AREMA Section 10.3.17



Part Number

Size AWG



(mils)

Jacket Thickness

(mils)

Outside Diameter

(in)

FEATURES n Low Smoke Zero Halogen

n High strand count conductors can make this product more flexible and easier to install.

n 40°C through 90°C temperature range


n Resistant to oils and most chemicals.


RATINGS & APPROVALS

n NFPA 130 Compliant


MULTIPLE CONDUCTOR AREMA AERIAL TYPE SIGNAL CABLE LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN • FLAME RETARDANT • XLPO/XLPO • 600V • 90°C • NFPA 130 COMPLIANT


APPLICATION AREMA-specified aerial Signal Cables from Nexans are well-suited for the transit and railway industry where wayside control circuits are necessary.

Nexans Signal Cables are designed for the most demanding railway environments, where ease of installation and outstanding durability are key considerations.

These signal cables, featuring low smoke zero halogen flame retardant compliance, are suitable for in-tunnel installations where reliability and vital circuit safety are mission critical.


INSULATION Low smoke zero halogen, flame retardant cross-linked polyolefin insulation meeting the requirements for AREMA Section 10.3.26 (LSZH XLPO). Thickness in accordance to ICEA S-95-658.

JACKET A black low smoke Halogen-Free flame retardant polyolefin, jacket meeting AREMA Section 10.3.13 Type IV (LSZH XLPO).

ARMOR (OPTIONAL) 7-mil flat copper alloy tape, Copper 194, shall be applied over the bedding layer helically wrapped so that a minimum of 20% overlap is obtained. Meeting AREMA Section 10.3.17



Part Number

Size AWG



(mils)

Jacket Thickness

(mils)

Outside Diameter

(in)

FEATURES n Low Smoke Zero Halogen

n High strand count conductors can make this product more flexible and easier to install.

n 40°C through 90°C temperature range


n Resistant to oils and most chemicals.

RATINGS & APPROVALS

n NFPA 130 Compliant



TRAIN CONTROL CABLE FOR ATC/CBTC & AXLE COUNTER SYSTEMS LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN • NFPA 130 • QUADS • AJ-2Y(L)HBH H45

APPLICATION Train Control Cables from Nexans are well suited for the transit and railway industry where high-speed digital signals relay critical information on train position, speed and other requirements. Train Control Cables are designed to work with high-speed rail networks. This product family is suitable for in-tunnel applications where reliability and vital circuit safety are mission critical, and fast digital signals are needed to maintain the train separation block.

RATINGS & APPROVALS

n NFPA 130 Compliant - UL 1685 (FT4/IEEE 1202)

n Fire Retardant IEC 60332-3-24 (3C)

n Low Smoke IEC 61034

n Halogen Free IEC 60754-1 HCl≤0.5%

n Ambient Operating Temp.-40°C to +60°C

CONDUCTORS Solid annealed copper wires to IEC 60228 (Class 1). Diameter: 0.9mm & 1.4mm

INSULATION Solid Polyethylene Laying-up: Twisted quads. Quads are helically stranded. Cables from 7 quads and up have two extra conductors of 0.5 mm with perforated insulation. (Surveillance conductors).

INNER SHIELD One side copolymer coated aluminum foil bonded to the sheath. 0.40 mm tinned copper wire shall longitudinally contact metal side of tape as drain wire.

ARMOR One layer of helically applied galva-nized steel tape. Thickness: 0.255 mm

JACKET Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Outer Sheath. Color: Black UV Resistant

WRAPPING One or more dielectric non-hygroscopic tape(s) (Binder Tape) helically laid with an overlap.

1 1x4x0.9 0.45 1.3 0.255 1.2 12.1 200 181 2 3x4x0.9 0.45 1.3 0.255 1.2 16.9 355 253 3 5x4x0.9 0.45 1.3 0.255 1.2 19.2 471 288 4 7x4x0.9 0.45 1.3 0.255 1.2 21.4 574 321 5 10x4x0.9 0.45 1.3 0.255 1.2 25.6 762 384 6 14x4x0.9 0.45 1.3 0.255 1.3 27.6 921 414 7 20x4x0.9 0.45 1.5 0.255 1.3 31.9 1.216 479 8 1x4x1.4 0.67 1.3 0.255 1.2 14.3 286 215 9 3x4x1.4 0.67 1.3 0.255 1.2 21.6 578 324 10 5x4x1.4 0.67 1.3 0.255 1.2 25.2 816 378 11 7x4x1.4 0.67 1.3 0.255 1.3 28.3 1.019 424 12 10x4x1.4 0.67 1.5 0.255 1.3 35.1 1.442 527 13 14x4x1.4 0.67 1.5 0.255 1.3 37.8 1.759 567 14 20x4x1.4 0.67 1.5 0.255 1.5 44.2 2.367 662

Overall Diameter (Approx)

(mm)

Cable Weight

(Approx) (kg/km)

Cable Weight

(Approx) (kg/km)

Item Number

Quad X

Size No. x mm2


(mm)

Nominal Inner Jacket

Thickness (mm)

Nominal Armor Tape

Thickness (mm)

Nominal Outer Jacket

Thickness (mm)

OUTER SHIELD Copper round wire screen.

BEDDING LAYER Non-hygroscopic tape(s).

TRAIN CONTROL CABLE FOR ATC/CBTC & AXLE COUNTER SYSTEMS LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN • NFPA 130 • QUADS • AJ-2Y(L)HBH H45


1a-Wire 1b-Wire 2a-Wire 2b-Wire 1 (Pilot) Black Natural Grey White 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38 Blue Natural Grey White 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39 Yellow Natural Grey White 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Red Natural Grey White 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37 Green Natural Grey White

Position of Pair/Quad Within Layer

PairsQuads

CORE IDENTIFICATION: All conductors are natural colored and marked with black rings. The first quad of each layer is identified by a blue binder. In accordance with DB Specification 416.0115 (except core identification)

LAYER ARRANGEMENT

Layer Layer Layer Central 1 2 3 3Q 3Q 5Q 5Q 10Q 2Q 8Q 20Q 1Q 6Q 13Q 30Q 4Q 10Q 16Q 40Q 1Q 6Q 13Q 20Q


0.9 mm 1.4mm

Loop resistance, maximum (Ώ/km) ≤56,6 ≤23,4 Mutual capacitance, AC 800 Hz, maximum (nF/km) ≤45(1)

Min. Insulation Resistance (500Vdc, 1 min. G Ohm x km) ≥10

Test Voltage @ 50 Hz, 1 min.

Core/core (V eff) 2,500 V AC

Core/screen (V eff) 2,500 V AC

Capacitance Unbalance @800 Hz (pF/500 m)

k1 -100% / 50% of all values ≤650/≤150 ≤650

k9-12 -100% / 50% of all values (neighbored quads) ≤500/≤150 ≤500

k9-12 -100% / 50% of all values (over neighbored quads) ≤150 ≤150

e1-2 ≤1300 ≤1300

Far end Cross Talk attenuation @ 90 k Hz 100%/80% ≥58/62 ≥33 of all values (dB/km)

Attenuation @ 90 KHz (dB/km) ≤3,3 ≤2,6

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES (@ 20°C)

CONTACT WIRE


B47 Nexans B47 Nexans B47 Nexans B47 Nexans 3/0 3/0 4/0 4/0 300MCM 300MCM 350MCM 350MCM

Nominal Size Cmils 167800 167800 211600 211600 300000 300000 350000 350000

Area Cmils 167300 167300 212000 212000 299800 299800 351200 351200

Tensile psi >48500 51200 >46600 52214 >44200 49300 >42800 46400 Strength

Elongation % >3.25% 610% >3.75% 610% >4.50% 610% >4.50% 610% After Fracture

Electrical % IACS >97.2% 99% >97.2% 99% >97.2% 99% >97.2% 99% Conductivity

Resistivity x10_Ω.m


CONTACT WIRE MADE OF CUMG0.2

EN 50149 Nexans EN 50149 Nexans EN 50149 Nexans EN 50149 Nexans EN 50149 Nexans AC 80 AC 80 BC 100 BC 100 BC 107 BC 107 BC 120 BC 120 BC 150 BC 150

Nominal Size mm2 80 80 100 100 107 107 120 120 150 150

Area mm2 77.6-82.4 80 97-103 100 104-110 107 116-123 120 146-154 150

Tensile MPa >355 360 >355 370 >350 365 >330 355 >310 330 Strength

Nominal N >27500 28800 >34500 37000 >36300 39055 >38400 42600 >45100 49500 Breaking Load

Elongation % 3-10% 6% 3-10% 5% 3-10% 8% 3-10% 5% 3-10% 7% After Fracture

Electrical % IACS >97% 99% >97% 99% >97% 99% >97% 99% >97% 99% Conductivity

Resistivity x10_Ω.m

Nexans AmerCable manufactures high quality jacketed electrical cables for a wide variety of specialized industrial and utility applications.

Nexans AmerCable is an ISO 9001 certified cable manufacturer that combines leading-edge technology, proven manufacturing techniques, and high quality service to deliver the finest industrial and utility cable products available.

Nexans AmerCable serves a worldwide customer base from our manufacturing facility in El Dorado, Arkansas. Our professional field engineering and sales force work directly with customers, or in partnership with our network of independent distributors, to identify and fulfill your specific cable requirements

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