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16 AWG 8P Stranded BC Shield Al Tape XLPE PVC RE-2X(St)YRY 300/500V Instrumentation Cable

Allowable Ampacity for 16 AWG 8P Stranded BC Shield Al Tape XLPE PVC RE-2X(St)YRY 300/500V Instrumentation Cable:100 Amps

About:

The 16 AWG 8P Stranded BC Shield Al Tape XLPE PVC RE-2X(St)YRY 300/500V Instrumentation Cable is a specialized cable designed for reliable signal transmission in instrumentation and control applications. It features a stranded bare copper conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulation, aluminum tape shielding, and a PVC jacket, suitable for environments requiring high electrical performance and resistance to interference. Ideal for industrial settings, this cable ensures accurate data communication under challenging conditions.

Also Known As:

• 16 AWG Instrumentation Cable
• 8 Pair Stranded Copper Instrumentation Cable
• XLPE Insulated, Aluminum Tape Shielded Instrumentation Cable
• RE-2X(St)YRY Instrumentation Cable

Applications:

• These cables are used for transmission of analoge and digital signals in instrument and control systems at chemistry and petrochemistry industry plants, natural gas and petroleum plants. With blue sheath it is suitable for intrinsically safe systems.
• These cables are for indoor/outdoor installation, in dry and wet locations, on rack trays, in conduits.

Standards:

• IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards
• VDE (Verband der Elektrotechnik, Elektronik und Informationstechnik) standards
• BS (British Standards)
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories) standards
• Specific standards related to fire resistance, electromagnetic compatibility, and environmental conditions

Construction:

• Conductor: Stranded Red Copper Conductor Cl. 2, Acc To Iec 60228, Din Vde 0295
• Insulation: Xlpe Compound
• Colour Cores: White-black, With Black Progressively Numbered
• Stranding: Conductors Twisted In Pairs
• Wrapping: Polyester Tape
• Screen: Electrostatic Screen Of Plastic And Aluminium Tape + Tinned Drain-wire
• Inner Sheath: Pvc Compound
• Armour: Galvanized Steel Wires
• Outer Sheath: Black (Ral 9005), Or Blue (Ral 5015), Special Pvc Compound

Features:

• Insulation thickness: mm 0,50 0,75 1 1,3 1,5
                                        mm 0,40 0,40 0,40 0,45 0,45
• Conductor resistance: mm 0,50 0,75 1 1,3 1,5
                                         Ohm/km 36,7 25 18,5 14,2 12,3
• Insulation resistance: min. 5 GOhm x km
• Mutual capacitance:  ≤ 4 pairs all other pairs
                                        0,50 mm2: max. 115 pF/m max. 90 pF/m
                                         0,75 mm2: max. 115 pF/m max. 90 pF/m
                                         1,0 mm2: max. 115 pF/m max. 90 pF/m
                                          1,3 mm2: max. 120 pF/m max. 105 pF/m
                                          1,5 mm2: max. 120 pF/m max. 105 pF/m
• Capacitance unbalance: (1 kHz): max. 500 pF/500 m
• L/R (oran-ratio) (max.): mm2 0,50 0,75 1.0 1,3 1,5
                                            mm2 25 25 25 40 40

Specifications:

• AWG No: 16
• No. of pairs x cross section n x mm2: 8x2x1,5
• Outer-Ø ca.mm ± 10%: 22
• Copper weight kg/km: 235
• Nominal voltage: Uo/U 300/500 V
• Test voltage: 2 kV
• Temperature range:  - 30 oC up to + 90 oC
• Min. bending radius: 10 x d
• Cable weight approx. kg/km: 865
• Part Number: 47170D.X082M15

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