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INSTRUMENTATION / PROCESS CONTROL CABLES

600 VOLTS, WIRE ARMOURED, XLPE INSULATED
MULTI PAIR / TRIAD OVERALL SHIELDED CABLES

Temperature range : - 40ûC to + 90ûC
Specifications : NEMA WC-55/ICEA S-82-552

INSTRUMENTATION TYPE 600 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 B-33 & Stranded to class B/C of ASTM B-8.
l Insulation : Flame retardant XLPE to ICEA S - 82-552.
l Pair colour code : White & Black with pair number on white conductor.
l TRIAD colour code : White, Black & Red with TRIAD number on white conductor.
l Pairs/Triad Twisting : All pairs / triads are twisted to counter electromagnetic noise.
l Overall Shielding : Twisted pairs/triads are cabled with non-hygroscopic fillers if
necessary and the entire assembly is shielded with aluminum polyester
tape and a tinned copper drain wire.

l Inner Jacket : Extruded black, flame retardant PVC rated 90 C to ICEA S-82-552
l Wire Armour : A serving of round galvanised steel wires is applied with 90%
minimum coverage.
l Outer Jacket : Extruded black PVC to ICEA S-82-552 is oil and sun light resistant
and passes flame test as per IEEE-383 (70000 BTU).

Note : On customer request "Metallic Sheath" of lead can be provided under the Armour accordance
with NEMA WC-55 / ICEA S-95-658

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