Allowable Ampacity for 20 AWG 2P Stranded Bare Copper Shielded Al Tape PE PVC RE-2Y(St)Yv 300/500V Instrumentation Cable: 100 Amps

About:

This cable type is specifically engineered for instrumentation and control applications. The 20 AWG gauge size indicates the thickness of the copper conductor, which is optimal for certain signal transmission requirements, providing a balance between physical robustness and electrical performance.

Also Known As:

• 20 AWG PE/PVC Instrumentation Cable
• Aluminum Tape Shielded Instrumentation Cable
• 20 AWG Stranded Copper Instrumentation Cable

Application:

Instrumentation cables are used in data processing and process control and are suitable for fixed installations in damp locations, in open locations, in open spaces and for underground laying.

Standards:

• IEC Standards: Ensures global compliance with international electrical and technical standards.
• EN Standards: Adheres to European norms for electrical equipment, guaranteeing quality and safety.
• VDE Specifications: Meets German industrial standards for electrical and electronic products, emphasizing quality and safety.

Construction:

• Conductor: Stranded red copper conductor Cl. 2, acc. to IEC 60228, DIN VDE 0295
• Insulation: PE type 2YI1
• Colour cores: White-black, with black progressively numbered
• Stranding: Conductors twisted in pairs
• Screen: electrostatic screen of plastic and aluminium tape + tinned drain-wire
• Outer Sheath: Blue (RAL 5015) or black (RAL 9005) PVC type TM1, outer sheath reinforced

Features:

• Reinforced outer sheath
• The electrostatic screen protect the screened pairs against outer electrostatic interference fields
• Low level of fine attenuation and low mutual capacitance enable long transmission distances and fast pulse acceleration
• Conductor Resistance: 0,5 mm2: max. 39,0 Ohm/km, 0,75 mm2: max. 24,6 Ohm/km, 1,3 mm2: max. 14,2 Ohm/km
• Insulation Resistance: min. 5 GOhm x km
• Mutual Capacitance: at 800 Hz core/core 0,5 mm2: max. 60 nf/km for 1 and 2 pairs: 75 nF/km core/core 0,75 mm2: 65 nF/km for 1 and 2 pairs: 110 nF/km core/core 1,3 mm2: 75 nF/km for 1 and 2 pairs: 100 nF/km
• Cross-talk attenuation: max. 0,75 mH/km

Specifications:

• No. of pairs x cross section n x mm²: 2x2x0,5
• AWG no.: 20
• Outer-Ø ca.mm ± 10%: 10,2
• Copper Weight kg/km: 30
• Nominal Voltage: Uo/U 300/500 V
• Test Voltage: 2 kV
• Temperature Range: - 30° C up to + 50° C
• Max Short Circuit Temperature: +160° C
• Min. bending radius: 7.5 x d
• Cable Weight approx. kg/km: 117
• Part Number: 47080D7X022M05