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RAMPTECH GPU Cable Assemblies

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RAMPTECH® GPU Cable Assemblies

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RAMPTECH® banded and single jacket cable assemblies are built to meet or exceed the industries strictest standards.

RAMPTECH® cables are built to withstand the toughest, harshest environmental and operational conditions that exist on today’s airport ramps.

RAMPTECH® molded cable assemblies have integral strain reliefs to help prevent the cable from pulling out of the head.

FEATURES

  • HIGH QUALITY OVER-MOLDED HEADS

  • 100% SILVER PLATED COPPER ALLOY CONTACTS

  • HIGHEST QUALITY MIL SPEC C5756C CABLE

  • 100% NONMETALLIC CABLE BANDS

  • 6/1 SINGLE JACKET CABLE OPTIONS

  • CABLE SIZES: 1/0 (55 MM), 2/0 (70 MM), AND 4/0 (120 MM)

  • STANDARD LENGTHS AVAILABLE: 30, 40, 50, AND 60 FT (9.14, 12.19, 15.24, AND 18.29 M)

  • CUSTOM LENGTHS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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RAMPTECH® CABLES ARE RESISTANT TO:

  • Abrasion wear

  • Aircraft de-icing and anti-icing fluids

  • Extreme heat and cold

  • Fuels

  • Oils and lubricants

  • Ozone

  • Runway deicing chemicals

  • Skydrol and other hydraulic fluids

  • UV and harsh sunlight

GLOBAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS

RAMPTECH® cables meet or exceed all familiar industry specifications
• NATO:
AN2551   • CABLE SPEC: C5756   • CONNECTOR SPEC: MIL 25488    • ASSEMBLY SPEC: MIL C7974D

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RAMPTECH® AC 400HZ CABLE ASSEMBLIES

PB29, PM29, and PH29 Series Cables

  • STANDARD 400HZ 6 POLE MOLDED ON CONNECTOR

  • BANDED ASSEMBLY USING 100% NON-METALLIC BANDS

  • SPACED EVERY TWO FEET

  • 100% MIL-SPEC C5756-C CABLE

  • METRIC LENGTHS AVAILABLE

Options

  • INTERLOCK CONTROL WIRES
  • REVERSE VOLTAGE SENSING
  • E & F WIRES JUMPED

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BANDED AC CABLE SPECIFICATION

Cable sizes:                     1/0, 2/0, and 4/0

Conductor Diameter:    1/0 = 0.40 in. (10 mm)
                                             2/0 = 0.50 in. (13 mm)
                                             4/0 = 0.65 in. (17 mm)

Jacket Diameter:           1/0 = 0.77 in. (29 mm)
                                             2/0 = 0.89 in. (22 mm)
                                             4/0 = 1 in. (26 mm)

Temperature Range:     -76°F – 223°F (-50°C – 105°C)

Voltage load Capacity:   
1/0 = 230A, 2/0 = 265A,
                                              4/0 = 360A

Voltage Rating:               
600V

Weight per ft. (0.3 m):
   1/0 = 0.56 lbs. (0.3 kg)
                                              2/0 = 0.71 lbs. (0.3 kg)
                                              4/0 = 1.06 lbs. (0.5 kg)

Jacket Material:             
Black SBR 0.2 in. wall thickness

Approvals:                       
Mil-C-5756-C
                                             SAE AS-5756

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SINGLE JACKET SPECIFICATION

Power Conductors:       6 each AWG #4 Neutral Conductor
                                             1 each AWG #1 Control Conductors
                                             4 x 3 AWG #18 Control Conductors
                                             2 x TP AWG #18

Voltage Rating:               600 VAC

Current Rating:               260 Amperes

Temperature Range:     -67°F – 194°F (-55°C – 90°C)

Diameter:                          1.65 in. (42 mm)

Bending Radius:             10 in. (254 mm)

Voltage Unbalance:       0.02 Volts*

Voltage Drop:                  2.1 Volts*

Weight Per ft. (0.3 m):   2.1 lbs. (1 kg)

Jacket Material:               Reinforced Neoprene

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 RAMPTECH® GPU CABLES ASSEMBLIES LINE-UP

 RAMPTECH® 400Hz

 PB29 Series / Banded Cable Assemblies – Standard Molded-On Head

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PM29 SERIES / Standard Banded Cable with Added HARDHEAD™

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PH29 SERIES / Series Standard Banded Cable with HARDHEAD™ and Thermal Protection

This series connector includes a thermal sensing switch molded within the face of the connector. The sensing switch will disconnect external ground power if the temperature of the cable rises to an unsafe level.

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28VDC CABLE ASSEMBLIES

PB28, PM28, and PH28 Series Cables

From the original basic no frills cable assembly to the most advanced features, RAMPTECH® has you covered.

Available Features for all 28VDC RAMPTECH® Cables

  • Banded Cables available in standard 2/0 and 4/0 wire sizes

  • Most ergonomic designed grip in the industry

  • Superior built-in strain relief

  • Industry leading moisture seal

Options

  • Interlock Control Wires
  • Reverse Voltage Sensing
  • HARDHEAD Wear Noses
  • Thermal Protection

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 RAMPTECH® 28VDC

PB28 Series / Standard 28VDC Banded Cable Assemblies

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PM28 SERIES / Standard 28VDC Banded Cable with HARDHEAD™

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PH28 SERIES / Multi-Option Plug with HARDHEAD™ and Thermal Protection

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In addition to our HARDHEAD, this series connector includes a thermal sensing switch molded within the face of the connector. The sensing switch will disconnect external ground power if the temperature of the cable rises to an unsafe level.

 

 Looking for Advanced Feature Sets?

RAMPTECH® provides additional features in the design and operation of the GPU 400Hz cable to improve safety, reliability, and performance

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 HAVE IT YOUR WAY

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PT25, PT26, and PT27 can easily be configured to meet any specific needs.

page7 image1 REPLACEABLE 400HZ HARDHEAD PLUG AND HARDHEAD WITH THERMAL PROTECTION

A replaceable HARDHEAD allows you to service the cable head when it gets worn, extending the life of your cable.

Have loose contacts? Plug falling off the aircraft? The replacement head has all new contacts.

No special tools required.

P400K / 400Hz Power Cable Test Kit

The most complete cable test kit in the industry.

The most critical component in the 400Hz ground power segment is the service cable between the GPU and aircraft. Proper periodic inspection and maintenance are essential.

 

page7 image2 P400K TEST KIT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

P2861 PHASE SEQUENCE TESTER

Voltage and phase checker with test point to read no load voltage with meter

P471 PIN GAUGE TESTER

400Hz plug retention tester with lanyard

P472 GO/NO GO GAUGE

Aircraft receptacle pin tester with non-metallic handle

P473 TENSIONOMETER

Digital inch pound scale with peak reading for power and control plug removal force

P474 IR THERMOMETER

Infrared digital thermometer in Fahrenheit

400HZ POWER PIN BORE BRUSH

Nylon socket cleaning bore brush

RUGGED HARD CASE

16 in. L x 13 in. W x 8 in. H. Includes cutout foam to hold above listed components