GR 347 CORE : ISSUE 3

Contents
Preface
1. Introduction
    1.1 Purpose and Scope
    1.2 Reason for Issue
    1.3 Organization
    1.4 Requirements Terminology
    1.5 Requirement Labeling Conventions
         1.5.1 Numbering of Requirement and Related
                Objects
         1.5.2 Requirement, Conditional Requirement, and
                Objective Object Identification
2. General Information
    2.1 Product Description
    2.2 Ordering Options
    2.3 Quality Assurance Programs
3. General Requirements
    3.1 Characteristics and Features
    3.2 Test and Analysis Criteria
    3.3 Safety Considerations
    3.4 Operating Environment
    3.5 Temperature
    3.6 Identification Marking
    3.7 Shipping and Storage Requirements
         3.7.1 Reels and Coils
         3.7.2 End Sealing
         3.7.3 Information Accompanying the Reel
4. Mechanical Design and Test Requirements
    4.1 Power Cable Products and Construction
         4.1.1 Conductor Size
         4.1.2 Number of Conductor(s)
         4.1.3 Color of Insulated Conductor(s)
         4.1.4 Product Type and Temp. Range
         4.1.5 Separator
         4.1.6 Covering for Standard Design
         4.1.7 Covering for Flexible Design
         4.1.8 Outer Color
         4.1.9 Power Wire Data
         4.1.10 Power Wire Data
    4.2 Application
    4.3 Mechanical Design Requirements
         4.3.1 Copper Conductors
         4.3.2 Insulation
         4.3.3 Separator
         4.3.4 Coverings
                4.3.4.1 Type RHW Wire
                4.3.4.2 Type RHH Wire
         4.3.5 Finish
                4.3.5.1 External Appearance
                4.3.5.2 Surface Finish
                4.3.5.3 Finish Color
                4.3.5.4 Bend Radius
5. Engineering Design Data and Electrical Requirements
    5.1 Power Wire Data
    5.2 Dielectric Voltage-Withstand Test in Water
6. Physical Characteristics Tests
    6.1 Resistance to Ultraviolet Light
    6.2 Accelerated Aging
    6.3 Tensile Strength and Elongation of CP Insulation
    6.4 Abrasion Resistance
    6.5 Compression and Cut-Through Penetration Tests
    6.6 Creep Test
7. Fire Resistance
Appendix A: Durability of Printing and Marking Test
References
Tables

Describes generic requirements for telecommunications power cable or wire used in ac-dc circuits up to 600-volt. The products covered in this standard should meet the typical needs of a telecommunications provider company for use primarily in Central Office (CO) applications in the power plant, between batteries, rectifiers, transmission and switching equipment.