Control & Power Cables for Diesel Electric Locomotives (EDPS 179 & EDPS 304)

This specifications covers the performance requirements for control & power cables used within the electrical power distribution system of Diesel-Electric Locomotives and other heavy duty industrial equipment with larger duty cycle.

Application

EDPS-179 (Control Wires): Used in the electrical control system of diesel-electric locomotives and other heavy-duty industrial equipment. They are typically of smaller sizes (up to and including AWG size 3).
EDPS-304 (Power Cables): Used in the power distribution system of diesel-electric locomotives and other heavy-duty industrial equipment with variable duty cycles. These are larger cables (AWG size 1 and larger)
– Drilling Rigs
– Railroad and Transit Car Wiring
– Electric Earth-Moving Equipment

Advantages

Fire-safe due to flame-retardant, low-smoke and low-acid gas properties
Performs reliably against oil, grease and extreme temperatures
Features highly flexible, Class 5 annealed tinned copper conductors
Engineered for a long service life, minimizing maintenance costs
Resistance to mineral oil, diesel oil, fluids & ozone

Diesel Electric Locomotive Cables ATC, 125° C, As Per EMD/9094883

Construction
Conductor	Annealed Tinned Copper Conductor
Insulation	Thermosetting Crosslinked Polyolefin compound as Per EDPS 179 Dual Layer Thermosetting Crosslinked Polyolefin compound as Per EDPS 304

Technical Data

Temperature Range	– 65° C to +125° C
Insulation	10,000 Hours at +125° C

Key features

High-Temperature Rating	It can withstand a wide Temperature range from -65° C to 125° C
Durable Construction Rating	Features a flexible, tinned copper conductor with robust dual-layer insulation
Environmental Resistance	Highly resistant to oil, fuel, grease, moisture, ozone and high ambient conditions
Safety Features	Excellent flame retardant and produces low smoke and acid gas generation
Performance and Usability	Flexible, easy to strip and abrasion resistant & crush resistant