Instrumentation Cables—PVC Insulated,Individual &Overall Screened, Wire Armoured PVC Sheathed Cables(CU/PVC/IOSCR/SWA/PVC)
Instrumentation Cables are multi-conductor cables that carry and transport low-voltage electrical signals. These low-voltage signals are used to control and monitor electrical power systems. Instrumentation cables have many different industrial applications that include broadcasting, equipment control, such as drilling and pumping in the oil and gas industry, and data transfer, which includes analog and digital signals. They are manufactured according to the BS EN 50288-7 and BS EN 50288-1 standards to ensure quality.
Depending on the application, instrumentation cables can be insulated with PVC or XLPE; the cables can be armoured or unarmoured. The sheathing materials can be of PVC, LSZH, or PE. The cables can have additional flame retardant or flame retardant properties, and they can be manufactured with special protections such as lead sheaths, or DRYLAM or AIRBAG technology.
- Standard BS EN 50288-7, IEC 60502-1 (General)
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Technical Specifications
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Application
Construction
PVC Insulated,Individual &Overall Screened, Wire Armoured PVC Sheathed Cables(CU/PVC/IOSCR/SWA/PVC)
Conductor
Instrumentation cable shall have an annealed plain copper conductor or a tinned copper conductor. Depending upon cable application, conductor can be solid (Class-1), Stranded (Class-2), or flexible (Class-5) type as defined in BS EN / IEC 60228
Insulation
Instrumentation cable shall have PVC, XLPE, or HR-PVC insulation. Insulation material shall be selected based on the maximum operating temperature. PVC insulation is suitable for a continuous operating temperature of 70°C, whereas XLPE or HR-PVC is suitable for a continuous operating temperature of 90°C. Fire-rated / fire resistance instrumentation cables shall have Glass Mica Tape layer below insulation & shall have XLPE insulation.
Individual and Overall Screen
The screen is made of aluminum, mylar tape, + ATC drain wire. Aluminum mylar tape is made of aluminum with a thin layer of polyester. It helps in minimizing the crosstalk and prevents shorting.
Armour
Steel wire armour is applied to cables to shield against mechanical stresses and ensure that the core of the cable remains protected.
Inner and Outer Sheath
The sheath can be made of PVC, Polyethylene, or LSZH
Technical Specifications
Instrumentation Cables—PVC Insulated,Individual &Overall Screened, Wire Armoured PVC Sheathed Cables(CU/PVC/IOSCR/SWA/PVC)
Instrumentation Cables Main Specifications
Instrumentation Cables—PVC Insulated,Individual &Overall Screened, Wire Armoured PVC Sheathed Cables(CU/PVC/IOSCR/SWA/PVC)
| Conductor Size | Max. Conductor DC Resistance at 20°C for Plain Copper |
Max. Conductor DC Resistance at 20°C for Tinned Copper |
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| Solid, Class - 1 & Stranded, Class - 2 |
Flexible, Class-5 | Solid, Class - 1 & Stranded, Class - 2 |
Flexible, Class-5 | |
| [mm2] | [Ω/km] | [Ω/km] | [Ω/km] | [Ω/km] |
| 0.50 | 36.72 | 39.78 | 37.434 | 40.902 |
| 0.75 | 24.99 | 26.52 | 25.296 | 27.234 |
| 1.00 | 18.462 | 19.89 | 18.564 | 20.4 |
| 1.50 | 12.342 | 13.566 | 12.444 | 13.974 |
| 2.50 | 7.5582 | 8.1396 | 7.7112 | 8.3742 |
| Conductor Size | Insulation Thickness | |||
| 90V | 300V | 500V | 1000V | |
| [mm2] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] |
| 0.50 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.44 | 0.70 |
| 0.75 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.44 | 0.70 |
| 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.44 | 0.70 |
| 1.50 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.70 |
| 2.50 | - | - | 0.53 | 0.70 |
| Conductor Size | Mutual Capacitance | Max. Continuous Operating Temperature | Inductance to Resistance Ratio (L/R) |
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| XLPE | PVC | XLPE or HR - PVC | PVC | ||
| [mm2] | [nF/km] | [nF/km] | [°C] | [°C] | [μH/Ω] |
| 0.50 | 150 | 250 | 90 | 70 | < 25 |
| 0.75 | 150 | 250 | 90 | 70 | < 25 |
| 1.00 | 150 | 250 | 90 | 70 | < 25 |
| 1.50 | 150 | 250 | 90 | 70 | < 40 |
| 2.50 | 150 | 250 | 90 | 70 | < 60 |
| Number of Pair | Cable OD | Cable Weight | Drum Length | ||||||||
| 0.5mm² | 0.75mm² | 1.0mm² | 1.5mm² | 2.5mm² | 0.5mm² | 0.75mm² | 1.0mm² | 1.5mm² | 2.5mm² | ||
| [Nos] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [m] |
| 2 | 14.0 | 14.5 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 19.0 | 315 | 345 | 375 | 435 | 550 | 1000 |
| 5 | 17.0 | 18.0 | 18.5 | 20.5 | 24.5 | 470 | 520 | 575 | 680 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 10 | 23.0 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 28.0 | 34.0 | 840 | 960 | 1065 | 1265 | 1840 | 1000 |
| 20 | 28.0 | 30.5 | 32.0 | 36.5 | 42.5 | 1270 | 1480 | 1650 | 2200 | 2930 | 1000 |
| 30 | 32.5 | 36.0 | 38.0 | 42.0 | 1690 | 2160 | 2430 | 2935 | 500 | ||
| Number of Triad | Cable OD | Cable Weight | Drum Length | ||||||||
| 0.5mm² | 0.75mm² | 1.0mm² | 1.5mm² | 2.5mm² | 0.5mm² | 0.75mm² | 1.0mm² | 1.5mm² | 2.5mm² | ||
| [Nos] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [m] |
| 2 | 15.0 | 16.0 | 17.0 | 18.0 | 21.5 | 360 | 415 | 455 | 510 | 760 | 1000 |
| 5 | 18.0 | 19.5 | 20.5 | 23.0 | 27.0 | 545 | 630 | 710 | 945 | 1240 | 1000 |
| 10 | 25.0 | 27.0 | 28.5 | 31.0 | 37.5 | 1000 | 1160 | 1315 | 1555 | 2300 | 1000 |
| 20 | 31.0 | 34.5 | 36.5 | 40.0 | 1550 | 2010 | 2300 | 2755 | 500 | ||
| 30 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 42.5 | 2280 | 2685 | 3065 | 500 | ||||
| Number of Quad | Cable OD | Cable Weight | Drum Length | ||||||||
| 0.5mm² | 0.75mm² | 1.0mm² | 1.5mm² | 2.5mm² | 0.5mm² | 0.75mm² | 1.0mm² | 1.5mm² | 2.5mm² | ||
| [Nos] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [mm] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [kg/km] | [m] |
| 2 | 17.0 | 18.0 | 18.5 | 20.5 | 24.5 | 435 | 485 | 530 | 630 | 920 | 1000 |
| 5 | 20.5 | 23.0 | 24.0 | 26.5 | 30.5 | 665 | 880 | 975 | 1160 | 1530 | 1000 |
| 10 | 28.5 | 30.5 | 33.0 | 37.0 | 43.0 | 1220 | 1430 | 1630 | 2140 | 2885 | 1000 |
| 20 | 36.5 | 39.5 | 42.0 | 2105 | 2495 | 2845 | 500 | ||||
| 30 | 42.5 | 2795 | 500 | ||||||||
Note: Cable OD and Cable weight are subject to change based on the latest manufacturing practice.
Quality Control
Instrumentation Cables—PVC Insulated,Individual &Overall Screened, Wire Armoured PVC Sheathed Cables(CU/PVC/IOSCR/SWA/PVC)
Raw Material Test
Raw material testing for the Instrumentation Cables—PVC Insulated, Individual & Overall Screened, Wire Armoured PVC Sheathed Cables (CU/PVC/IOSCR/SWA/PVC) adheres to BS EN 50288-7. Step 1: Analyze copper purity via X-ray per IEC 60228. Step 2: Test PVC dielectric (20 kV/mm) with high-voltage setups. Step 3: Inspect screening foils/drain for conductivity/thickness. Step 4: Evaluate SWA wires for corrosion via salt spray. Step 5: Check sheath retardants with oxygen index tests. Step 6: Conduct tensile/elongation on insulation. Step 7: Immerse materials in chemicals for compatibility. Step 8: Trace batches with certifications. 15% sampling ensures dual-armoured quality.
Process inspection
Process inspection of the Instrumentation Cables—PVC Insulated, Individual & Overall Screened, Wire Armoured PVC Sheathed Cables (CU/PVC/IOSCR/SWA/PVC) complies with BS EN 50288-1. Step 1: Control stranding with dynamometers for consistency. Step 2: Monitor insulation uniformity via ultrasonics. Step 3: Verify pair lay and individual screens. Step 4: Apply overall screen; test with eddy currents. Step 5: Install armour; check tension/adhesion. Step 6: Run voltage continuity during assembly. Step 7: Inspect the sheath every 200 meters. Step 8: Log for audits. Ensures high-interference resistant armoured build per standards.
Finished Product
Finished testing for the Instrumentation Cables—PVC Insulated, Individual & Overall Screened, Wire Armoured PVC Sheathed Cables (CU/PVC/IOSCR/SWA/PVC) verifies BS EN 50288-7. Step 1: Apply 1 kV AC for breakdown. Step 2: Measure conductor DC resistance. Step 3: Test dual-screen EMI attenuation. Step 4: Perform armour crush/impact. Step 5: Check thermal stability at 70°C. Step 6: Assess water absorption on sheath/armour. Step 7: Evaluate capacitance/crosstalk. Step 8: Certify post-inspection. Batch testing confirms superior interference resistance.
Application
Instrumentation Cables—PVC Insulated, Individual & Overall Screened, Wire Armoured PVC Sheathed Cables (CU/PVC/IOSCR/SWA/PVC) thrive in refineries, power utilities, construction, and marine settings. They offer dual-screened armoured resilience in EMI-rich, buried, or mechanical-stress environments for accurate instrumentation and safety protocols.
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