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Texcan Instrumentation General Specifications and Standard Design Features

Instrumentation cable is designed to minimize noise and interference in harsh industrial environments. It has a temperature rating of -40°C to 90°C and is resistant to moisture, sunlight, and vapor penetration. Instrumentation cable can be used in raceways, direct burial applications, and for control applications where optimal noise rejection is required. It contains individually shielded conductor pairs or triads with an overall shield for maximum protection against interference.

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Texcan Instrumentation General Specifications and Standard Design Features

Instrumentation cable is designed to minimize noise and interference in harsh industrial environments. It has a temperature rating of -40°C to 90°C and is resistant to moisture, sunlight, and vapor penetration. Instrumentation cable can be used in raceways, direct burial applications, and for control applications where optimal noise rejection is required. It contains individually shielded conductor pairs or triads with an overall shield for maximum protection against interference.

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Instrumentation Cable

Introduction
Instrumentation cable is used extensively by the
petrochemical, pulp and paper and other process
industries. It is designed to minimize noise and signal
interference to deliver clean signals in harsh
environments and general manufacturing operations.

Designed for use in wet or dry locations, Instrumentation


cable has a maximum conductor temperature of 90˚C
and a low temperature rating of -40˚C. The cable jacket is
resistant to sunlight, moisture and vapor penetration. It is
also an economical alternative as the need for conduits
and pull boxes is eliminated.

Applications Specifications
Instrumentation cable can be used in a broad range of • CSA C22.2 No. 239:
applications, especially where the cable may be subjected - Type CIC (Control and Instrrumentation Cable)
to mechanical damage and corrosive chemicals. - Type ACIC (Armoured Control and Instrumentation Cable)
Instrumentation cables can be used in raceways and • CSA C22.2 No. 174, hazardous locations (HL), armoured cables only:
direct burial applications and can be supported by - Class 1 Zone 1 (Division 1) & Zone 2 (Division 2)
messenger wire in aerial or outdoor applications. - Class II Division 1 & 2
• CSA 22.2 No. 75, Thermoplastic (PVC) Insulated Conductors
Primarily used for control applications, Instrumentation
• CSA C22.2 No. 38, Thermoplastic (XLPE) Insulated Conductors
cable is recommended where optimal noise rejection is
• CSA FT4 (Vertical Tray Flame Test)
required. Instrumentation cable is available in
• Fire Retardant Low Acid PVC
individually shielded pairs or triads with an overall shield
• Sunlight Resistant
construction. The pairs or triads are isolated from each
• -40˚C to +90˚C (Dry), 75˚C (Wet)
other and contain separate drain wires for grounding to
provide maximum protection from crosstalk and
common mode interference. It is also available in
aluminum or steel interlocked armour (for mechanical
protection), in 300V and 600V.

CAUTION NOTICE
In case of fire, well maintained early warning smoke detectors will give an alarm long before non-metallic coverings become combustible.
However, the Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association of Canada has suggested that all purchasers of PVC insulated / jacketed
products be advised of the following:

• Non-metallic coverings of electrical cables can burn and may transmit fire when ignited.
• Burning non-metallic coverings may emit acid gases which are toxic and may generate dense smoke.
• Emission of acid gases may corrode metal in the vicinity e.g. sensitive instruments and reinforcing rods in cement.

The installer and/or user assumes all liability for the consequences of the installation and/or use of any of the products in violation of any
applicable law, regulation, or code.

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Design Features

Instrumentation IS/OS ARMOURED


DRAIN WIRE

ARMOUR OVERALL SHIELD


Conductors - Class B concentric seven stranded soft
annealed bare or tinned copper.

Insulation - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) in accordance with


CSA Standards C22.2 No. 239 and C22.2 No. 75. PVC INSULATED
RIPCORD CONDUCTOR
OUTER JACKET JACKET
Individual Shield - Aluminum foil-polyester tape with PAIR / TRIAD SHIELD
seven strand tinned copper drain wire for each pair or triad. PAIR / TRIAD DRAIN WIRE

Overall Shield - Aluminum foil-polyester tape with


seven strand tinned copper drain wire.

IS/OS
Jacket - A low temperature (-40˚C), flame-retardant, DRAIN WIRE

moisture and sun resistant PVC FT4 Jacket. A nylon ripcord is OUTER JACKET OVERALL SHIELD
included for jacket removal.

Armour - CSA certified interlocking aluminum armour is


applied over the jacket. Suitable for use in Hazardous Locations
in accordance with CSA 22.2 No. 174. PVC INSULATED
RIPCORD CONDUCTOR

Outer Jacket Over Armour - Low temperature PAIR / TRIAD SHIELD

PAIR / TRIAD DRAIN WIRE


(-40˚C), flame-retardant, moisture and sunlight resistant PVC
jacket. Applied over the armour.

Colour Code
• Pairs are black, white and alpha numeric coded
• Triads are black, white, red and alpha numeric coded

Options
• Voltage: 150V
• Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation
• Galvanized steel interlocked armour (GSIA) for 16AWG, 18AWG
and 20AWG instrumentation cable
• Non-shielded or overall shielded cables available upon request
• Coloured outer jacket
• Other constructions available upon request

Accessories
• Non-hazardous armoured cable connectors
• Explosion proof (hazardous location) connectors

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Design Features

Armoured Control OUTER JACKET INNER JACKET GROUNDING


CONDUCTOR
FILLERS

Conductors - Class B concentric seven stranded soft


annealed bare or tinned copper.

Insulation - Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) in


accordance with CSA standards C22.2 No. 239 and C22.2 No. 38.

Bonding (Ground) Conductor - Class B concentric TAPE CONDUCTOR


seven stranded soft annealed bare tinned copper conductor.
ARMOUR INSULATION

Jacket - A low temperature (-40˚C), flame-retardant, moisture


and sun resistant PVC Jacket.

Armour - CSA certified interlocking aluminum armour is


applied over the inner jacket. Suitable for use in Hazardous
Locations in accordance with CSA 22.2 No. 174.

Outer Jacket - A low temperature (-40˚C), flame-


retardant, moisture and sunlight resistant PVC jacket is applied
over the armour.

Colour Code - Conductor #1 is white, the remaining


conductors are black and numbered.

Options
• Voltage: 300V
• 18AWG conductors
• Galvanized steel interlocked armour (GSIA)
• Unarmoured cables available
• Shielded cables available upon request
• Coloured outer jacket
• Other constructions available upon request

Accessories
• Non-hazardous armoured cable connectors
• Explosion proof (hazardous location) connectors

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