Product Information

Specification

Applications

Okonite SWA Type P-OS (Pair/triad Overall Shield) Thermocouple Extension cables are designed for use as instrumentation and process control cables in ITC non-classified or labeled circuits up to 150 volts and 5 amps (750VA) and in Class 2 or 3 Power-Limited circuits where shielding against external interference is required, but shielding against interference among groups is not required; indoors or outdoors; in wet or dry locations with conductor operating temperatures up to 105°C; in cable trays; in raceways; supported by a messenger wire; under raised floors; for direct burial. Suitable Class I, Division 2, Class II, Division 2, or Class III, Division 2 hazardous locations. Also for use as Power-Limited fire protective signaling cable (FPL) per NEC Code 760.

Specifications

Conductors: Solid alloys per ANSI MC 96.1
Insulation: Flame-retardant Okoseal® (PVC) per UL Standard 13 and 2250, 15 mils nominal thickness, 105°C temperature rating.
Conductor Identification: Pigmented insulation on individual conductors.
Communications Wire: 22 AWG, solid strand, bare copper conductor 12 mils nominal flame-retardant Okoseal insulation, 105°C temperature rating.
Assembly: Pairs assembled with left-hand lay. Flame-retardant, non-wicking fillers included where required to provide a round cable
Cable Shield: Aluminum/synthetic polymer tape overlapped to provide 100% coverage, and a 7-strand tinned copper drain wire, same size as the conductor.
Inner Jacket: Color-coded, flame-retardant Okoseal per UL Standards 13 and 2250. A rip cord is laid longitudinally under the jacket to facilitate removal.
Wire Armor: A serving of soft annealed galvanized steel wires, SWA, applied with a left-hand lay and 90% minimum coverage.
Outer Jacket: Color-coded, flame-retardant Okoseal per UL Standards 13 and 2250.
Classifications: UL Listed as Type ITC/PLTC - Instrumentation Tray Cable/Power Limited Tray Cable for use in accordance with Article 725 and 727 of the National Electrical Code. The cables comply with UL 2250 and UL 13 for CL2 and CL3.

Product Features

• Passes flame tests for use in cable tray.
• Sunlight Resistant.
• Oil Resistant.
• Excellent electromagnetic shielding.
• Individual pairs are numbered and color coded for simplified hook-up.
• Good noise rejection.
• Communication wire included in each cable for voice communication during installation or instrument calibration.
• Excellent longitudinal strength.
• Excellent cut-through resistance.
• OSHA Acceptable.
• Meets IEC/BS Specification.
• Suitable for low temperature installation to -40°C.

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