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UL Control Cable
600V Type TC Cables
Overview

Introduction Tray Cable Construction Options
Belden offers a wide selection of UL-rated UL Listed for MC and TC
600V Tray Cable for a variety of Max. Temp Rating
Insulation/Jacket Flame Tests Ratings*
control applications. Wet Dry
PVC-Nylon/PVC UL 1685
Multi-conductor versions are available (THHN or THWN) 75°C 90°C FT4/IEEE 1202/383 ICEA S-73-532
ICEA S-61-402
14 AWG & larger ICEA T-29-520
as standards from 18 to 4/0 AWG.
PVC-Nylon/PVC UL 1685
These are unshielded and shielded versions ICEA S-73-532
(TFN or TFFN) 75°C 90°C FT4/IEEE 1202/383 ICEA S-61-402
that come with various insulation and 16 & 18 AWG ICEA T-29-520
jacket combinations. UL 1685
XLP/PVC or CPE
(XHHW–2) 90°C 90°C FT4/IEEE 1202/383 ICEA S-73-532
These TC cables are installed in cable trays, 14 AWG & larger VW-1 rated singles ICEA S-66-524
ICEA T-29-520
ducts and conduit and can be used in direct
XLP/PVC or CPE UL 1685
burial applications. They are extensively used FT4/IEEE 1202/383 ICEA S-73-532
(RFH–2) 90°C 90°C
in manufacturing facilities, especially in the 16 & 18 AWG VW-1 rated singles ICEA S-82-552
ICEA T-29-520
process industries such as petrochemical,
XLP/Haloarrest ® (Thermoplastic)
steel, pulp and paper, cement and mining. (XHHW-2) 14 AWG & larger 90°C 90°C UL 1685 TC-LS
(RFH-2) 16 & 18 AWG
These flexible, space efficient cables can XLP/HaloarrestXLink ™ -1 and -2 (Thermoset) UL 1685 TC-ER
be substantially more economical than (XHHW-2) 14 AWG & larger 90°C 90°C ICEA T-29-520 ICEA S-73-532
(RFH-2) 16 & 18 AWG FT4/IEEE 1202/383 T-33-655
traditional wiring methods.
CPE = Chlorinated Polyethylene • PVC = Polyvinyl Chloride • XLP = Cross-linked Poly
*Applicable to TC-rated cables only.
Construction
Soft annealed bare or tinned copper
Ground Wire • Approved for cable tray use in Class 1,
conductors, with various insulation and Division 2 areas, per NEC Articles 340,
• Non-insulated, bare copper ground wires
jacketing options as seen in chart below. 318 and 501, and for Class 1 circuits as
are included for constructions 8 through
4/0 AWG. Non-insulated, bare copper, full permitted in Article 725
Application
sized ground wires may be requested on • PVC-Nylon/PVC, XLP/PVC and XLP/CPE
These cables are suitable for installation other constructions. constructed cables meet IEEE 1202/IEEE
in wet or dry locations. Cable jackets are • All shielded PVC-Nylon/PVC constructions, 383-2003/FT4 (70,000 BTU/hr) Flame Test
resistant to sunlight, moisture and vapor over three conductors, include full sized
penetration. The cables can be used in ground (drain) wires. TC-ER Rated Cables
raceways (supported by messenger wire),
Belden offers all PVC-nylon/ PVC, XLP/PVC
outdoor applications and direct burial Color Code and XLP/CPE jacketed tray cables
applications.
Multi-conductor control cables (10 AWG with a TC-ER (Exposed Run) rating,
Unshielded to 18 AWG) are printed alpha-numerically formerly referred to as Open Wiring.
in addition to being color coded per
Cabled non-shielded conductors provide ICEA Table E2. Per NEC Article 336, a TC-ER rated cable
a minimal O.D. allowing greater tray and may be installed in an industrial
conduit fill. Non-shielded control cable 8 AWG and larger are black and numbered establishment between a cable tray and
may be utilized when recommended by per ICEA Method 4. the utilization equipment or device.
A TC-ER rated cable must meet the crush
the equipment manufacturer and used Refer to Technical Information Section
in a metallic conduit. for ICEA color code charts. and impact requirements of UL Type MC
cable. By eliminating the need for metal
Overall Shield Specifications conduit and/or armor, using a TC-ER rated
cable results in savings in both installation
Recommended for use in control applications • UL Subject 1277 Type TC and TC-ER and maintenance.
where signals are transmitted in excess of
• XLP/Haloarrest (thermoplastic) jacketed
100 millivolts, except in areas where high Standard lengths may be subject to
cables are UL 1277 TC-LS rated
voltage and current sources create excessive tolerance. Custom lengths may be available
• XLP/HaloarrestXLink™-1 and -2
noise interference. The Beldfoil shield with upon request. Contact the Belden Electronics
®
are TC-ER rated
drain wire provides 100% coverage for Division Customer Service Department for
• UL Subject 1424 (per outline for NPLF
maximum shield effectiveness. Copper tape additional information. 1-800-BELDEN-1.
requirements dated May 3, 1979)
shield available upon request.
• UL 1685 (UL 1581) Vertical Flame Test
Only 2-conductor round constructions
can be shielded. Flat constructions cannot
be shielded.
CPE = Chlorinated Polyethylene • PVC = Polyvinyl Chloride • XLP = Cross-Linked Poly
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