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INSTRUMENTATION / PROCESS CONTROL CABLES

POWER LIMITED TRAY CABLE 300 VOLTS ( TYPE PLTC )
WIRE ARMOURED XLPE INSULATED MULTI PAIR / MULTI TRIAD
INDIVIDUAL & OVERALL SHIELDED

Temperature range - 40ûC to +90ûC
Specifications : UL13

INSTRUMENTATION TYPE PLTC (UL) 300 V MESC 2005

Application : Can be used in cable tray, conduit or direct burial application for instrumentation / process
control, in dry or wet location. The wire armour provides longitudinal strength for use as a
messenger cable or for support in vertical drops (NEC SECTION 300-19 ) and provides the
protection against the mechanical damage.

Construction

l Conductor : Tinned Copper to ASTM B33 & Stranded to class B of ASTM B8.
l Insulation : Flame retardant XLPE to ICEA S-82-552.
l Pair colour code : White & Black with pair number on white conductor.
l Triple colour code : White, Black & Red with triple number on white conductor.
l Pairs/Triples Twisting : All pairs / triples are twisted to counter electromagnetic noise.

l Individual and : Each pair / triple is shielded with aluminium polyester tape and
Overall Shielding a tinned copper drain wire for maximum electrostatic noise and
crosstalk rejection. All pair/triple shields are electrically
isolated from each other. Individually shielded pairs/triples
cabled with non-hygroscopic fillers if necessary and the entire
assembly is sheilded with aluminium polyester tape and a tinned
copper drain wire.
l Inner Jacket : Extruded black PVC as per UL13.
l Wire Armour : A serving of round galvanised steel wires is applied with 90%
minimum coverage.
l Outer Jacket : Extruded black PVC as per UL13 is oil and sunlight resistant and
passes flame test as per IEEE-383 (70000 BTU).

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