Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables

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1 Conducting Value Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables 400/4

2 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables CAVICEL 4 Construction and General Information 6 Construction 6 Noise 0 Thermocouple extension and compensating cables 0 Materials Instrumentation Cables 2 Multipair/triad Overall Screen 2 Multipair Individual and Overall Screen 6 Multipair Individual and Overall Screen, Armoured and Lead Sheathed 8 Multipair Individual and Overall Screen, Armoured and with Hi-Pack protection Thermocouple Cables 22 Multipair Individual and Overall Screen 22 Multipair Individual and Overall Screen, Armoured and Lead Sheathed 24 Multipair Individual and Overall Screen, Armoured and with Hi-Pack protection 26 Fire Resistant Instrumentation Cables 28 Firecel SR 25H - Multipair Overall Screen 28 Firecel SR Multipair Overall Screen 30 Special Applications 32 Technical Data 34 Standards 34 Designation Systems 35 Conductor Resistance EN IEC standard 36 AWG Resistance MIL and ICEA standard 36 Reels Capacity 37 Fire Tests 38 Standards for Thermocouple Extension and Compensating Cables 40 Recommendation for handling and storage 42 2

3 Cables. Only a part of our Offering. Only the hardware, the shell of our Benefit. We pour Value into our cables. The right dose of Value. Because it s not the mere cable you ask, it s the value embedded in the cable which solves the problem for you. Cavicel, Conducting Value 3

4 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables CAVICEL Chemical plant, refinery and petrochemical plant, power plants, off-shore and marine installations are crucial in the current global economy. The process control and measuring in these premises is also critical for the value created there. That s why the right instrumentation cable can make the difference. The role of this wide range of specific products is to assure connections where signal can be transmitted with reliability and safety, and where installation conditions have been carefully considered. A few standards, a lot of different products Standards are known for providing reliability and avoiding uncertainty. As of today, only a few international standards are available just for instrumentation cables. On the other hand, any projects and any installations have their own singularity. Unique size cable doesn t fit all situations. The designing of the right cable demands a careful and mindful evaluation of a lot of variables: so many materials such as insulations and jackets, different screens, different grade of protection for mechanical stress. In addition, different conditions like electrical characteristics, working conditions, type of installation need also to be considered. That s what we mean when we offer properly designed, manufactured and tested cables. That s what we keep in mind when we say that CAVICEL brand affords reliability and certainty. Why CAVICEL We have a long experience in designing and manufacturing instrumentation cables for over 50 years, and we have always worked closed to our customers to understand the real needs. Our cables installed in more than 50 countries say that we have the right knowledge and experience in approaching the market. We know what it takes to run a complex Oil Refinery, we know the problem that can cause the loss of a single signal. There are a lot of problems to handle, we know, and this is why we work together with our customers to deepen all the problems. For CAVICEL the right Partner is important and this is why we put our experience at customers disposal. 4

5 CAVICEL Where CAVICEL Our cables are installed in the following countries: Algeria, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldive, Malta, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Usa, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. Many destinations, but only one origin: Italy Total Quality Quality means different things to different people. Quality is not only our approved Quality System according to ISO 900 by CSQ Italy and LPCB UK. Quality is not only our full equipped test laboratory to certified required characteristics of cables. For CAVICEL Quality simply means to satisfy customers not only supplying them the required products, but working together in a professional way to create a long lasting successfully relationship. Our growth and success stem from the quality of our promise and the certainty of delivering on promise. Quality also means respect for the environment and this is why Cavicel is now ISO 400 certified. Our Value We are cable manufacturer, but we do not only supply cables. We grant the satisfaction of the right solution in cable application. And this means to have fully evaluated all customers requirements, not only in term of cable performance, but in term of service, knowledge, reliability in order to assure the best value for the costumer. We try to understand our partner s situation and criticality. Than we just create a cable which let s your value flow free. This is CAVICEL: Conducting Value. Cavicel, Conducting Value 5

6 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Construction and General Information Conductors For instrumentation cables conductors are generally copper for signal transmission or special alloy, for thermocouple /compensating cables. Conductors can generally be according to EN 60288: class solid class 2 stranded class 5 flexible Type of conductors are chosen according to electrical characteristics, required flexibility, type of connection systems or specific installation conditions, for example: in presence of vibration or movement or reduced bending radius is preferable class 5 flexible conductor, class solid conductor is preferable for permanent installation, crimping termination, in presence of corrosive atmosphere, high temperature or to facilitate the soldering is preferable tinned conductor. Insulation Many materials can be used as insulation for instrumentation cables: working conditions need to be taken into consideration to choose the right material. Material can be divided into two classes: thermoplastic and thermoset (crosslinked). Thermoplastic material are more sensitive to high temperatures, as material melts at the increase of temperature, while thermoset, due to stable polymeric chain bonds are more resistant to temperature and deformation. In the first class there are the most popular insulations for these types of cables such as PE and PVC for general installation conditions and the new generation of LSZH thermoplastic materials (low smoke zero halogen). Second class includes, for example, XLPE, silicone rubber, other rubbers such as EPR, HEPR, EVA. Special technopolymer can be used in case of specific installation condition, such as fluoropolymer or technopolymer materials. For fire resistant cables two types of insulation are used: silicone or mica tape plus XLPE (or other thermoset compounds). Table Materials on page is a general guide for the choice of insulation and jacketing materials. Cabling Instrumentation cables can be laid-up in concentric construction, in pairs, in triples, in quads. In case of quad, this is normally considered a two-pair element, the connection is done using opposed cores for one circuit. Twisting is important to reduce noise in circuits and also the lay of twist in some constructions must be carefully considered. In some application, in order to reduce interference between cabling elements, the length of twist of adjacent elements (pairs) must be different. With individual screen on each element, the above is not necessary. Communication wire or couple can be added to total cabling of elements, if required. 6

7 Construction and General Information Screening Screens are often used in instrumentation cables to prevent or reduce possible interference in cables that can be caused by the following reasons: Cross-talk from adjacent pairs or triples; Interference induced by external source such as electrical equipments, machinery, power line. Screens can be: Aluminium/polyester tape with a tinned copper drain wire, the most popular construction Copper/polyester tape with a tinned copper drain wire, for a better screen effect Bare copper braid for electromagnetic interference or when the cable is subject to movements Tinned copper braid for electromagnetic interference in presence of corrosive atmosphere or high temperature Aluminium/polyester or copper/polyester tapes normally have a total thickness from 25 to 00 μm, according to standards and are wrapped with an overlap > 25% to assure a full coverage even in case of bending. In continuous contact with metallic side there is a drain wire, normally tinned copper, 0.5 sqmm, stranded or solid. Copper braid normally has a coverage from 80% to 95%. This type of screen presents a lower electrical resistance, a very good protection also to electromagnetic noises and a higher mechanical resistance compared to aluminium/polyester tape. It is suitable for mobile applications. Screens can be applied to each pair/triples (individual screen) and/or on the bundle of the cable (overall screen). Cavicel, Conducting Value 7

8 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Armouring Metallic armour are used when cables have to be installed direct buried, or if mechanical protection is required. Following points must be considered: Required tensile load Expected pressure on cable during service Protection against rodent Protection against accidental damage Minimum required bending radius. SWA: single layer of galvanized steel wires, with diameters according to relevant standards, coverage min. 90%. This armour assures a very good mechanical protection and tensile strength. An additional counterspiral tape increases solidity, if required. GSWB: galvanized steel wire braid, diameter of wire: mm, with coverage of > 80%. It assures a good mechanical resistance, allowing a lower bending radius compared to other armour. It is preferable when there is movement or vibration. For special application is possible to use stainless steel, tinned copper or special alloy wires. GSTA: galvanized steel tape armour, composed by two tapes with overlapped edge; thickness of each tape: mm, according to cable diameter. It grants a coverage > 00%. Very good crush resistance, but fair tensile strength. Brass tape of minimum thickness mm can be used for special applications. GSFA: galvanized steel flat armour. It is composed by flat wire of thickness 0.6 mm or 0.8 mm, it is similar to SWA, but with higher mechanical protection. Sheath Many compounds can be used as internal/external protection of cables. Working condition need to be considered for the right choice. PVC, PE and LSZH are the most popular materials, but we have to consider that different grades are available to meet specific working conditions. Anyway the following conditions have to be evaluated: Type of installation (indoor/outdoor, direct buried ) Possible presence of humidity, oil, chemicals Behaviour in case of a fire (fire propagation, fire resistance, emission of gases and smoke ) Range of temperature UV resistance in case of sun exposure Table Materials on page is a general guide for the choice of insulation and jacketing materials. 8

9 Construction and General Information Protection In addition to mechanical protections, special protections can be considered for specific installations: Moisture barrier If moisture barrier is specified it shall be applied over the total cabling of elements and is possible to choose two alternatives: Water swellable tapes Laminated sheath, consisting of a longitudinal overlapped metallic foil, bonded to an extruded sheath. Lead Sheath It is applied between two other sheaths and is the best protection against aggressive chemicals. This is an expensive solution, increases weight and bending radius. It presents poor vibration resistance and normally an armour is required to protect it from crushing. Hi-Pack It is an alternative to Lead Sheath and is composed by a longitudinal overlapped aluminium copolimer coated tape bonded to HDPE jacket and additional special alloy of polyamide/ polypropylene sheath. Excellent protection against corrosion and humidity. Excellent impact resistance that in some cases prevents the use of the armour This protection has a lower weight compared to lead sheath, cables have a smaller diameter, with a reduction of costs. Hi-Pack is the right choice to protect the environment. Cavicel, Conducting Value 9

10 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Noise For transducer connection to the instrument, the cable transmits a very low EMF signal. A noise free signal is important to avoid mistakes. Thus the cable must be screened against static or magnetic fields which can induce unwanted EMF. There are four different sources of noise, as follows: Static Noise This is interference caused by coupling of capacity between external electrical field from power line or another voltage source and the cable. To eliminate this type of interference the best method is to interpose a shield which forms a capacitor when connected to the earth. A shield of aluminium/ polyester, 00 % coverage is recommended. Magnetic Noise Generally low frequency electromagnetic field due to power cables, motors, etc. can induce EMF into the instrumentation cable. The twisting of conductors provides a good magnetic noise reduction. Other reductions are given by steel conduit, armours (high inductance material). In some particular cases low resisting screen (i.e. copper braids, copper tapes) may be necessary. Common-Mode Noise This is typical interference caused when the instrumentation loop is earthed on two sides with different potential. To avoid this noise the shield, instrument or hot junction of thermocouple must be commonly earthed. Thermocouple extension and compensating cables A typical system to measure temperature in a plant is with thermocouples. This system consists of a sensor (thermocouple), a cable to transmit the signal, and a measuring device, normally in a central control room. Sensors are made by different materials, and conductors in thermocouple cables must be chosen according to the type of sensors used. The cables connect the measuring junction (normally defined hot junction) to the reference junction (defined cold junction): the difference in temperature between these two points generates an electro motive force (EMF) that is than converted in temperature by a measuring device. In the case the material used for conductors has the same chemical composition as the corresponding thermocouple, the cable is defined Thermocouple extension cable. In the case the material used for conductors is different from the thermocouple but display the same EMF value, the cable is defined Thermocouple compensating cable. Conductor size is selected according to the length of the connection or the presence of electromagnetic noises: the greater the length or the greater the noises, the largest shall be the size of the conductor. Standard sizes are AWG (about 0.5 mm 2 ), 8 AWG (about mm 2 ) and 6 AWG (about.3 mm 2 ), solid or stranded conductors. If a better accuracy is required, Special grade (also called Class to IEC 60584) rather than Standard (also called Class 2 to IEC 60584) should be chosen. Materials, thermoelectric voltage and distinctive colours are defined mostly by the following standards: IEC ANSI MC 96. Other standards such as BS, NF and DIN can be applied. Cross Talk Noise This is caused by unbalanced capacitance from adjacent cabling elements of different construction. To reduce this noise for pair/ triad/quad cables, different lays of twist are used or more effectively each pair/triad/ quad is individually shielded (i.e. aluminium/polyester 00 % coverage) and commonly earthed. 0

11 Construction and General Information Materials Insulation Sheath Temperature range C Abrasion resistance Oil resistance Solvent resistance Water resistance Nuclear radiation resistance Flame retardancy Flexibility PVC n n Polyethylene n n Polypropylene n Nylon n Polyurethane n XLPE n Fluoropolymer FEP n n Fluoropolymer PTFE n n Fluoropolymer PFA n n Fluoropolymer MFA n n Fluoropolymer ETFE n n Fluoropolymer ECTFE n n Hytrel n n Peek n n Kapton n n Technopolymer LSZH n G0 n Silicone Rubber n n Thermoplastic Rubber n Neoprene n n EPR n LSZH n This table is only a guide with main properties of materials. Materials used as insulation or jacket, can be defined in different way. One is to use a general term, such as PVC. In this case the material is defined by his base polymer, but not the specific characteristic, such as temperature resistance, resistance to environment, flexibility, flame retardant properties Another way to define a material is to use standard code, for example type TM according to EN 50363, or LTS3 according to BS In this case all specific requirements of material are defined, but if additional requirements are necessary, these have to be specified (e.g. UV resistance). The last way to define a material is to use abbreviations that define a specific characteristic, such as LSZH, that means Low Smoke Zero Halogen. In this case the behaviour in case of fire is specified but other characteristics of material are not pinpointed. A last comment is related to other indication such as LSF: this means Low Smoke and Fume, but is too generic to define the type of material. This is why it is necessary to pay attention to the required product, to verify that all performances are clearly specified, and verify that manufacturer has considered all this to design the cables. In CAVICEL our Technical Department is at your disposal to help you in the right choice. Cavicel, Conducting Value

12 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Instrumentation Cables Multipair/triad Overall Screen not armoured PE/OS/PVC XLPE/OS/LSZH armoured PE/OS/PE/SWA/PVC XLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH Applications Can be used in cable tray or conduit to connect electrical instrumentation and communication circuits in industrial process controls, refineries, oil and gas plants. Cable construction Conductors Plain annealed electrolytic copper wire according to EN class (U) solid, class 2 (R) stranded, class 5 (F) flexible. Insulation PVC, PE, XLPE or LSZH thermoplastic material. Twisting The insulated cores shall be twisted in pairs/ triads for a good reduction of the electromagnetic noise. Cabling The pairs/triads are cabled with suitable non hygroscopic fillers (when necessary) and wrapped with polyester tape if required. Overall screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Inner sheath PE, PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Armour armoured Single layer of galvanized steel wires (SWA). Outer sheath PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Operating temperature - C to +80 C (for general use); -40 C to +90 C (on request). Minimum bending radius Not armoured type: 2 times the outer diameter (for conductors class and class 2); 0 times the outer diameter (for conductors class 5). Armoured type: 5 times the outer diameter. Applicable Standards BS 5308 or EN Basic design IEC Flame retardant IEC Fire retardant (cat. C or A according to requirements) IEC Halogen free properties (only for LSZH cables) IEC Low smoke emission (only for LSZH cables) Available on request Tinned conductors. Moisture barrier. Galvanized steel wire braid (GSWB) or galvanized steel tape armour (GSTA). Different insulation and sheath colours. Sheath materials can be provided for excellent water, oil, hydrocarbons, UV resistance or other special performance. 2

13 Instrumentation Cables Multipair/triad Overall Screen Multipair according to BS 5308 (300/500 V) Unarmoured Cross section Outer diameter Weight Armoured Diameter under armour Outer diameter Weight Capacitance L/R (mm 2 ) (mm) (kg/km) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (pf/m) (µh/ohm) 0,5 mm 2 solid U-PE/OS/PVC U-PE/OS/PE/SWA/PVC x2x0, x2x0,5 (quad cabled) x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, ,5 mm 2 flexible F-PE/OS/PVC F-PE/OS/PE/SWA/PVC x2x0, x2x0,5 (quad cabled) x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, mm 2 solid U-PE/OS/PVC U-PE/OS/PE/SWA/PVC x2x x2x (quad cabled) x2x x2x x2x x2x x2x x2x ,5 mm 2 stranded R-PE/OS/PVC R-PE/OS/PE/SWA/PVC x2x, x2x,5 (quad cabled) x2x, x2x, x2 x, x2x, x2x, x2x, approximate values Cavicel, Conducting Value 3

14 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Multipair according to EN (300 V) Unarmoured Cross section Outer diameter Weight Armoured Diameter under armour Outer diameter Weight Capacitance L/R (mm 2 ) (mm) (kg/km) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (pf/m) (µh/ohm) 0,5 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, ,75 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, x2x0, mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x x2x x2x x2x x2x x2x ,5 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x, x2x, x2x, x2x, x2x, x2x, approximate values 4

15 Instrumentation Cables Multipair/triad Overall Screen Multitriad according to EN (300 V) Unarmoured Cross section Outer diameter Weight Armoured Diameter under armour Outer diameter Weight Capacitance L/R (mm 2 ) (mm) (kg/km) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (pf/m) (µh/ohm) 0,5 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x3x0, x3x0, x3x0, x3x0, x3x0, x3x0, ,75 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x3x0, x3x0, x3x0, x3x0, x3x0, x3x0, mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x3x x3x x3x x3x x3x x3x ,5 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x3x, x3x, x3x, x3x, x3x, x3x, approximate values Cavicel, Conducting Value 5

16 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Instrumentation Cables Multipair Individual and Overall Screen not armoured PE/IS/OS/PVC XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH armoured PE/IS/OS/PE/SWA/PVC XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH Applications Can be used in cable tray or conduit to connect electrical instrumentation and communication circuits in industrial process controls, refineries, oil and gas plants. Cable construction Conductors Plain annealed electrolytic copper wire according to EN class (U) solid, class 2 (R) stranded, class 5 (F) flexible. Insulation PVC, PE, XLPE or LSZH thermoplastic material. Twisting The insulated cores shall be twisted in pairs for a good reduction of the electromagnetic noise. Individual screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Cabling The screened pairs are cabled with suitable non hygroscopic fillers (when necessary) and wrapped with polyester tape if required. Overall screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Inner sheath PE, PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Armour armoured Single layer of galvanized steel wires (SWA). Outer sheath PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Operating temperature - C to +80 C (for general use); -40 C to +90 C (on request). Minimum bending radius Not armoured type: 2 times the outer diameter (for conductors class and class 2); 0 times the outer diameter (for conductors class 5). Armoured type: 5 times the outer diameter. Applicable Standards BS 5308 or EN Basic design IEC Flame retardant IEC Fire retardant (cat. C or A according to requirements) IEC Halogen free properties (only for LSZH cables) IEC Low smoke emission (only for LSZH cables) Available on request Tinned conductors. Single triad or multitriads. Galvanized steel wire braid (GSWB) or galvanized steel tape armour (GSTA). Different insulation and sheath colours. Sheath materials can be provided for excellent water, oil, hydrocarbons, UV resistance or other special performance. 6

17 Instrumentation Cables Multipair Individual and Overall Screen BS 5308 (300/500 V) Unarmoured Cross section Outer diameter Weight Armoured Diameter under armour Outer diameter Weight Capacitance L/R (mm 2 ) (mm) (kg/km) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (pf/m) (µh/ohm) 0,5 mm 2 solid U-PE/IS/OS/PVC U-PE/IS/OS/PE/SWA/PVC 2x2x0,5 0,3 50 0,3 4, x2x0,5 3, ,5 9, x2x0,5 8, ,3 24, x2x0,5 2, 490 2, 27, x2x0,5 23, ,5 30, x2x0,5 27, ,9 34, x2x0,5 36, , 44, ,5 mm 2 flexible F-PE/IS/OS/PVC F-PE/IS/OS/PE/SWA/PVC 2x2x0,5 2,0 00 2,0 6, x2x0,5 5, ,2, x2x0,5 2, 480 2, 27, x2x0,5 24, ,5 3, x2x0,5 27, ,3 3, x2x0,5 32,3 0 32,3 34, x2x0,5 4, ,7 5, mm 2 solid U-PE/IS/OS/PVC U-PE/IS/OS/PE/SWA/PVC 2x2x 2,8 0 2,8 7, x2x 6, ,2 2, x2x 22, ,6 29, x2x 26, ,2 33, x2x 29, ,8 37, x2x 35, ,4 43, x2x 44, ,9 54, ,5 mm 2 stranded R-PE/IS/OS/PVC R-PE/IS/OS/PE/SWA/PVC 2x2x,5 4, ,7, x2x,5 8, ,8 25, x2x,5 26, ,5 33, x2x,5 30,8 0 30,8 38, x2x,5 34, ,4 42, x2x,5 4, ,0 50, x2x,5 52, ,2 62, EN (300 V) 0,5 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH 2x2x0,5 0,5 98 0,5 5, x2x0,5 2,4 59 2,5 7, x2x0,5 4,5 27 4,6 9, x2x0,5 8, ,6 23, x2x0,5,5 477,6 26, x2x0,5 25, ,6 3, ,75 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH 2x2x0,75 0,9 06 0,9 5, x2x0,75 3,0 74 3,0 7, x2x0,75 5, ,4, x2x0,75 9, ,3 24, x2x0,75 2,6 54 2,7 27, x2x0,75 26, ,7 32, mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH 2x2x,9 3 2,0 6, x2x 3,9 9 4,0 8, x2x 6, ,6 2, x2x 2, ,2 26, x2x 23, ,5 29, x2x 28, ,2 35, ,5 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH 2x2x,5 2,9 58 3,0 7, x2x,5 5, ,5, x2x,5 8,3 38 8,4 24, x2x,5 23, ,3 29, x2x,5 26, , 32, x2x,5 32, ,4 39, approximate values Cavicel, Conducting Value 7

18 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Instrumentation Cables Multipair Individual and Overall Screen, Armoured and Lead Sheathed PE/IS/OS/PVC/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/LC/LSZH/SWA/ LSZH Applications Can be used in cable tray or conduit to connect electrical instrumentation and communication circuits in industrial process controls, refineries, oil and gas plant. Excellent protection against corrosion, humidity and poor vibration resistance. Cable construction Conductors Plain annealed electrolytic copper wire according to EN class (U) solid, class 2 (R) stranded, class 5 (F) flexible. Insulation PVC, PE, XLPE or LSZH thermoplastic material. Twisting The insulated cores shall be twisted in pairs for a good reduction of the electromagnetic noise. Individual screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Cabling The screened pairs are cabled with suitable non hygroscopic fillers (when necessary) and wrapped with polyester tape if required. Overall screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Bedding PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Lead Sheath Lead alloy. Inner sheath PE, PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Armour Single layer of galvanized steel wires (SWA). Outer sheath PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Operating temperature - C to +80 C (for general use); -40 C to +90 C (on request). Minimum bending radius times the outer diameter. Applicable Standards BS 5308 or EN Basic design IEC Flame retardant IEC Fire retardant (cat. C or A according to requirements) IEC Halogen free properties (only for LSZH cables) IEC Low smoke emission (only for LSZH cables) Available on request Tinned conductors. Single triad or multitriads. Galvanized steel tape armour (GSTA). Different insulation and sheath colours. Sheath materials can be provided for excellent water, oil, hydrocarbons, UV resistance or other special performance. 8

19 Instrumentation Cables Multipair IS/OS, Armoured, Lead Sheathed BS 5308 (300/500 V) Cross section Diameter under armour Outer diameter Weight Capacitance L/R (mm 2 ) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (pf/m) (µh/ohm) 0,5 mm 2 solid U-PE/IS/OS/PVC/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC 2x2x0,5 4, 9, x2x0,5 7,3 23, x2x0,5 22,7 29, x2x0,5 25,7 32, x2x0,5 28,7 36, ,5 mm 2 flexible F-PE/IS/OS/PVC/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC 2x2x0,5 5,8 2, x2x0,5 9,4 26, x2x0,5 25,7 32, x2x0,5 29,7 37, x2x0,5 32,7 40, mm 2 solid U-PE/IS/OS/PVC/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC 2x2x 6,6 22, x2x,6 27, x2x 27,2 34, x2x 3,6 39, x2x 35,4 43, ,5 mm 2 stranded R-PE/IS/OS/PVC/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC 2x2x,5 8,9 25, x2x,5 23,2 30, x2x,5 3,9 40, x2x,5 36,4 44, x2x,5 40,6 50, EN (300 V) 0,5 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/LC/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x0,5 9,9 4, x2x0,5 6,4 2, x2x0,5 9, 24, x2x0,5 23,0 28, x2x0,5 25,3 3, x2x0,5 30,3 36, ,75 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/LC/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x0,75 0, 4, x2x0,75 6,9 2, x2x0,75 9,7 24, x2x0,75 24,0 29, x2x0,75 26,4 32, x2x0,75 3,7 37, mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/LC/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x 0,8 5, x2x 8,3 23, x2x,9 26, x2x 25,6 3, x2x 28,2 34, x2x 33,9 40, ,5 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/LC/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x,5,5 6, x2x,5 9,8 24, x2x,5 22,9 28, x2x,5 28, 34, x2x,5 3,2 37, x2x,5 37,9 45, approximate values Cavicel, Conducting Value 9

20 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Instrumentation Cables Multipair Individual and Overall Screen, Armoured and with Hi-Pack protection PE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/PVC XLPE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/LSZH Applications This is an alternative to lead sheath and can be used in cable tray, conduit or direct burial to connect electrical instrumentation and communication circuits in industrial process controls. This protection has lower weight and smaller diameter compared to lead sheath. Excellent protection against corrosion, humidity, in petrochemical plants. Cable construction Conductors Plain annealed electrolytic copper wire according to EN class (U) solid, class 2 (R) stranded, class 5 (F) flexible. Insulation PVC, PE, XLPE or LSZH thermoplastic material. Twisting The insulated cores shall be twisted in pairs for a good reduction of the electromagnetic noise. Individual screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Cabling The screened pairs are cabled with suitable non hygroscopic fillers (when necessary) and wrapped with polyester tape if required. Overall screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Hi-Pack protection Aluminium tape coated with a protective plastic coating, longitudinally applied, bonded to black extruded bedding of High Density Polyethylene compound plus an additional Polyamide-Polypropylene special thermoplastic alloy. Armour Single layer of galvanized steel wires (SWA). Outer sheath PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Operating temperature - C to +80 C (for general use); -40 C to +90 C (on request). Minimum bending radius times the outer diameter. Applicable Standards BS 5308 or EN Basic design IEC Flame retardant IEC Halogen free properties (only for LSZH cables) IEC Low smoke emission (only for LSZH cables) Available on request Tinned conductors. Single triad or multitriads. Galvanized steel tape armour (GSTA). Different insulation and sheath colours. Sheath materials can be provided for excellent water, oil, hydrocarbons, UV resistance or other special performance. Fire retardant to IEC cat. C or A.

21 Instrumentation Cables Multipair IS/OS, Armoured, Hi-Pack BS 5308 (300/500 V) Cross section Diameter under armour Outer diameter Weight Capacitance L/R (mm 2 ) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (pf/m) (µh/ohm) 0,5 mm 2 solid U-PE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/PVC 2x2x0,5,3 5, x2x0,5 3,8 8, x2x0,5 8,2 23, x2x0,5,6 26, x2x0,5 23,0 29, ,5 mm 2 flexible F-PE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/PVC 2x2x0,5 2,6 7, x2x0,5 5,5, x2x0,5,6 26, x2x0,5 23,8 30, x2x0,5 26,2 32, mm 2 solid U-PE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/PVC 2x2x 3,3 7, x2x 6,5 2, x2x 2,8 27, x2x 25,3 3, x2x 28,3 35, ,5 mm 2 stranded R-PE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/PVC 2x2x,5 5,, x2x,5 8,6 24, x2x,5 25,5 32, x2x,5 29, 35, x2x,5 32,5 40, EN (300 V) 0,5 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/LSZH x2x0,5 7,9, x2x0,5 3, 7, x2x0,5 5,3 9, x2x0,5 8,4 23, x2x0,5,2 24, x2x0,5 24,2 29, ,75 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/LSZH x2x0,75 8,, x2x0,75 3,5 7, x2x0,75 5,8 9, x2x0,75 9,2 23, x2x0,75 2, 25, x2x0,75 25,4 30, mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/LSZH x2x 8,6 2, x2x 4,6 8, x2x 6,7, x2x,5 25, x2x 22,6 27, x2x 27, 32, ,5 mm 2 stranded R-XLPE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/LSZH x2x,5 9,2 3, x2x,5 5,8 9, x2x,5 8,3 23, x2x,5 22,5 27, x2x,5 25,0 29, x2x,5 30,3 36, approximate values Cavicel, Conducting Value 2

22 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Thermocouple Cables Multipair Individual and Overall Screen not armoured XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH armoured XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH Applications Can be used in cable tray or conduit to connect different types of thermocouple in industrial process controls, refineries, oil and gas plants. Cable construction Conductors Solid alloy. Calibration ANSI MC 96. or IEC Insulation PVC, PE, XLPE or LSZH thermoplastic material. Twisting The insulated cores shall be twisted in pairs for a good reduction of the electromagnetic noise. Individual screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Cabling The screened pairs are cabled with suitable non hygroscopic fillers (when necessary) and wrapped with polyester tape if required. Overall screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Inner sheath PE, PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Armour armoured Single layer of galvanized steel wires (SWA). Outer sheath PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Operating temperature - C to +80 C (for general use); -40 C to +90 C (on request). Minimum bending radius Not armoured type: 2 times the outer diameter (for conductors class and class 2); 0 times the outer diameter (for conductors class 5). Armoured type: 5 times the outer diameter. Applicable Standards BS 5308 or EN Basic design IEC Flame retardant IEC Fire retardant (cat. C or A according to requirements) IEC Halogen free properties (only for LSZH cables) IEC Low smoke emission (only for LSZH cables) Available on request Calibration and colours according to BS - DIN - NF - UNI. Stranded conductors. Galvanized steel wire braid (GSWB) or galvanized steel tape armour (GSTA). Sheath materials can be provided for excellent water, oil, hydrocarbons, UV resistance or other special performance. 22

23 Thermocouple Cables Multipair Individual and Overall Screen EN (300 V) Unarmoured Cross section Outer diameter Weight Armoured Diameter under armour Outer diameter Weight Capacitance L/R (AWG) (mm) (kg/km) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (pf/m) (µh/ohm) AWG solid U-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH U-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x 5, 5 5, 9, x2x 7,7 00 7,7 2, x2x 8,9 50 8,9 3, x2x 0,6 2 0,6 5, x2x 4, ,0 8, x2x 5, ,6 2, x2x 9, ,4 25, AWG solid U-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH U-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x8 5,8 60 5,8 0, x2x8 8,9 40 8,9 4, x2x8 0,3 0 0,3 5, x2x8 2, ,4 7, x2x8 6, ,4 22, x2x8 8, ,3 24, x2x8 22, ,8 29, AWG solid U-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH U-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x6 6,8 63 6,8 2, x2x6 0,7 80 0,7 6, x2x6 2, ,6 8, x2x6 5, 360 5,, x2x6,3 640,3 26, x2x6 22, ,6 28, x2x6 28, ,4 35, approximate values Cavicel, Conducting Value 23

24 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Thermocouple Cables Multipair Individual and Overall Screen, Armoured and Lead Sheathed XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/LC/LSZH/SWA/ LSZH Applications Can be used in cable tray or conduit to connect different types of thermocouple in industrial process controls, refineries, oil and gas plant. Excellent protection against corrosion, humidity and poor vibration resistance. Cable construction Conductors Solid alloy. Calibration ANSI MC 96. or IEC Insulation PVC, PE, XLPE or LSZH thermoplastic material. Twisting The insulated cores shall be twisted in pairs for a good reduction of the electromagnetic noise. Individual screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Cabling The screened pairs are cabled with suitable non hygroscopic fillers (when necessary) and wrapped with polyester tape if required. Overall screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Bedding PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Lead Sheath Lead alloy. Inner sheath PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Armour Single layer of galvanized steel wires (SWA). Outer sheath PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Operating temperature - C to +80 C (for general use); -40 C to +90 C (on request). Minimum bending radius times the outer diameter. Applicable Standards BS 5308 or EN Basic design IEC Flame retardant IEC Fire retardant (cat. C or A according to requirements) IEC Halogen free properties (only for LSZH cables) IEC Low smoke emission (only for LSZH cables) Available on request Calibration and colours according to BS - DIN - NF - UNI. Stranded conductors. Galvanized steel tape armour (GSTA). Sheath materials can be provided for excellent water, oil, hydrocarbons, UV resistance or other special performance. 24

25 Thermocouple Cables Multipair IS/OS, Armoured, Lead Sheathed EN (300 V) Cross section Diameter under armour Outer diameter Weight Capacitance L/R (AWG) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (pf/m) (µh/ohm) AWG solid U-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/LC/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x 7, 3, x2x 0,8 7, x2x 2,5 8, x2x 4,8 2, x2x 9,6 26, x2x 2,8 29, x2x 27,2 35, AWG solid U-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/LC/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x8 8, 5, x2x8 2,5 9, x2x8 4,4 22, x2x8 7,4 25, x2x8 23,0 3, x2x8 25,6 33, x2x8 3,9 40, AWG solid U-XLPE/IS/OS/LSZH/LC/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x6 9,5 6, x2x6 5,0 22, x2x6 7,6 25, x2x6 2, 29, x2x6 28,4 36, x2x6 3,6 40, x2x6 39,8 49, approximate values Cavicel, Conducting Value 25

26 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Thermocouple Cables Multipair Individual and Overall Screen, Armoured and with Hi-Pack protection XLPE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/LSZH Applications This is an alternative to lead sheathed cables and can be used in cable tray, conduit or direct burial to connect different types of thermocouple in industrial process controls. This protection has lower weight and smaller diameter compared to lead sheath. Excellent protection against corrosion, humidity, in petrochemical plants. Cable construction Conductors Solid alloy. Calibration ANSI MC 96. or IEC Insulation PVC, PE, XLPE or LSZH thermoplastic material. Twisting The insulated cores shall be twisted in pairs for a good reduction of the electromagnetic noise. Individual screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Cabling The screened pairs are cabled with suitable non hygroscopic fillers (when necessary) and wrapped with polyester tape if required. Overall screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Hi-Pack protection Aluminium tape coated with a protective plastic coating, longitudinally applied, bonded to black extruded bedding of High Density Polyethylene compound plus an additional Polyamide-Polypropylene special thermoplastic alloy. Armour Single layer of galvanized steel wires (SWA). Outer sheath PVC or LSZH thermoplastic material. Operating temperature - C to +80 C (for general use); -40 C to +90 C (on request). Minimum bending radius times the outer diameter. Applicable Standards BS 5308 or EN Basic design IEC Flame retardant IEC Halogen free properties (only for LSZH cables) IEC Low smoke emission (only for LSZH cables) Available on request Calibration and colours according to BS - DIN - NF - UNI. Stranded conductors. Galvanized steel tape armour (GSTA). Sheath materials can be provided for excellent water, oil, hydrocarbons, UV resistance or other special request. Fire retardant to IEC cat. C or A. 26

27 Thermocouple Cables Multipair IS/OS, Armoured, Hi-Pack EN (300 V) Cross section Diameter under armour Outer diameter Weight Capacitance L/R (AWG) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (pf/m) (µh/ohm) AWG solid U-XLPE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/LSZH x2x 5,7 0, x2x 8,6 3, x2x 0,0 5, x2x,8 7, x2x 5,7 2, x2x 7,4 23, x2x 2,8 28, AWG solid U-XLPE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/LSZH x2x8 6,5 2, x2x8 0,0 5, x2x8,5 7, x2x8 3,9, x2x8 8,4 24, x2x8,5 27, x2x8 25,5 32, AWG solid U-XLPE/IS/OS/HIPK/SWA/LSZH x2x6 7,6 3, x2x6 2,0 8, x2x6 4,, x2x6 6,9 23, x2x6 22,7 29, x2x6 25,3 32, x2x6 3,8 39, approximate values Cavicel, Conducting Value 27

28 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Fire Resistant Instrumentation Cables Firecel SR 25H Multipair Overall Screen not armoured SR/OS/LSZH armoured SR/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH Applications Firecel SR 25H are designed, manufactured and tested as data transmission cables for emergency services. These are used for data and voice transmission when high frequency signal has to be assured also in the event of a fire. Cable construction Conductors Plain annealed electrolytic copper wire according to EN class (U) solid or class 2 (R) stranded. Insulation High performance fire resistant silicone rubber. Twisting The insulated cores shall be twisted in pairs for a good reduction of the electromagnetic noise. Cabling The pairs are cabled with suitable non hygroscopic fillers (when necessary) and wrapped with polyester tape if required. Overall screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Inner sheath LSZH thermoplastic material. Armour armoured Single layer of galvanized steel wires (SWA). Outer sheath LSZH thermoplastic material. Operating temperature -40 C to +90 C (for insulated conductors only: max 0 C). Minimum bending radius Not armoured type: 2 times the outer diameter. Armoured type: 5 times the outer diameter. Applicable Standards BS 7629 BS 6387 CWZ IEC 6033 IEC IEC IEC IEC Basic design Fire resistant Fire resistant Flame retardant Fire retardant (cat. C or A according to requirements) Halogen free properties Low smoke emission Available on request Tinned conductors. Single triad or multitriads. Moisture barrier. Galvanized steel wire braid (GSWB) or galvanized steel tape armour (GSTA). Different insulation and sheath colours. Sheath materials can be provided for excellent water, oil, hydrocarbons, UV resistance or other special performance. Enhanced grade to BS

29 FIre Resistant Instrumentation Cables Firecel SR 25H - Multipair Overall Screen SR 25H (300/500 V) Unarmoured Cross section Outer diameter Weight Armoured Diameter under armour Outer diameter Weight Capacitance L/R (mm 2 ) (mm) (kg/km) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (pf/m) (µh/ohm) 0,5 mm 2 solid U-SR/OS/LSZH U-SR/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x0,5 6,5 56 6,5 0, x2x0,5 9,5 94 9,5 4, x2x0,5 0,5 8 0,5 5, x2x0,5 2,0 67 2,0 8, x2x0,5 3,0 97 3,0 8, x2x0,5 6, ,5 22, x2x0,5,5 40,5 24, x2x0,5 22,6 5 22,6 27, mm 2 stranded R-SR/OS/LSZH R-SR/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x 7,4 77 7,4, x2x 0,6 30 0,6 5, x2x,2 96,2 6, x2x 3, ,7, x2x 4, ,8, x2x 8, ,9 23, x2x 23, ,2 27, x2x 26, ,2 30, ,5 mm 2 stranded R-SR/OS/LSZH R-SR/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x,5 8,7 00 8,7 2, x2x,5 0,2 88 0,2 7, x2x,5 2, ,9 6, x2x,5 6, ,7 22, x2x,5 7, ,5 22, x2x,5 23, ,4 27, x2x,5 28, ,9 30, x2x,5 32, ,5 34, approximate values Cavicel, Conducting Value 29

30 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Fire Resistant Instrumentation Cables Firecel SR 225 Multipair Overall Screen not armoured mxlpe/os/lszh armoured mxlpe/os/lszh/swa/lszh Applications Firecel SR 225 are designed, manufactured and tested as data transmission cables for emergency services. These are used for data, voice and signal transmission when high frequency signal has to be assured also in the event of a fire. Cable construction Conductors Plain annealed electrolytic copper wire according to EN class 2 (R) stranded. Insulation Mica/Glass tape plus XLPE. Twisting The insulated cores shall be twisted in pairs for a good reduction of the electromagnetic noise. Cabling The pairs are cabled with suitable non hygroscopic fillers (when necessary) and wrapped with polyester tape if required. Overall screen Aluminium/polyester tape, coverage >00%, aluminium in contact with tinned copper drain wire. Inner sheath LSZH thermoplastic material. Armour armoured Single layer of galvanized steel wires (SWA). Outer sheath LSZH thermoplastic material. Operating temperature -40 C to +90 C. Minimum bending radius Not armoured type: 2 times the outer diameter. Armoured type: 5 times the outer diameter. Applicable Standards EN IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC Basic design Fire resistant Flame retardant Fire retardant (cat. C or A according to requirements) Halogen free properties Low smoke emission Available on request Solid and tinned conductors. Single triad or multitriads. Moisture barrier. Galvanized steel wire braid (GSWB) or galvanized steel tape armour (GSTA). Different insulation and sheath colours. Sheath materials can be provided for excellent water, oil, hydrocarbons, UV resistance or other special performance. 30

31 SR 225 (300/500 V) Unarmoured Cross section Outer diameter Weight Armoured Diameter under armour Outer diameter Weight Capacitance L/R (mm 2 ) (mm) (kg/km) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (pf/m) (µh/ohm) 0,75 mm 2 stranded R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x0,75 7,8 64 7,8 2, x2x0,75 0,7 8 0,7 5, x2x0,75 4,8 28 4,8 22, x2x0,75, 380, 25, x2x0,75 24, ,9 3, x2x0,75 28, ,2 34, mm 2 stranded R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x 8,4 73 8,4 2, x2x,5 36,5 8, x2x 5, ,7 23, x2x 2, ,3 28, x2x 26, ,5 32, x2x 30, ,2 36, ,5 mm 2 stranded R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH R-mXLPE/OS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH x2x,5 9,3 87 9,3 3, x2x,5 3,0 65 3,0 9, x2x,5 8, 342 8, 25, x2x,5 24, ,8 3, x2x,5 30, ,8 35, x2x,5 34,9 2 34,9 40, approximate values Cavicel, Conducting Value 3

32 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Special Applications In Marine, Oil and Gas industries a large variety of cables can be installed, due to the quantity of signals to be transmitted, the typology of control systems and different working conditions. A catalogue can only give an idea of some types. We want to suggest to our customers a lot of solutions rather than just a number of specifications. Cables could be very similar, but with different performances that can make a big difference in operation. CAVICEL is a specialist in this market and we can design the right cables you are looking for. Fibre Optic Cables Heat Resistant Cables When the working temperature could be up to 260 C we can offer different solutions, with different performances: Silicone rubber Fluoropolymer FEP Fluoropolymer PTFE Fluoropolymer PFA Fluoropolymer ETFE Fluoropolymer MFA Technopolymer PEEK (LSZH) In today s complex market you need a partner who can provide you with competitive, safe and extensive solutions. Fibre optic cables are an interesting option to monitor and control systems, due to high bandwidth and immunity to noise. Cable can be manufactured either with tight and loose tube construction, with the same degree of mechanical and chemical resistance of traditional copper cables for every working conditions. 32

33 Special Applications Fieldbus/Profibus Cables for harsh environment CAVICEL is a leading designer and manufacturer of a comprehensive range of purpose built cables for use in harsh environments. Installation conditions can be very severe: oil, sea water, aggressive chemicals, mechanical stress, mud This is why a carefully evaluation is necessary to be sure that the right materials, the right constructions, the right tests have been selected to assure the required performances. The field of industrial communication continues to develop at an astonishing pace with the result that automation technology is constantly changing and growing. CAVICEL as global player feels like a duty to be active part of this game with its own Serial Bus cables produced in compliance with the highest quality standard. Serial Bus cables for CAVICEL are not in direct competition with the traditional instrumentation cables but as additional opportunity in our wide products range we want to submit to our Customers, following the same philosophy which is used on the modern worldwide production sites, where traditional and reliable control systems are very often used in combination with the modern Serial Bus technology. Fire Resistant Fibre Optic Cables CAVICEL can apply its experience and know-how gained with fire resistant copper cables to fibre optics too. This allows us to provide a complete answer to your fire safety needs. According to IEC these cables are tested to withstand a fire up to 950 C for 3 hours, but also other international standards can be applied. These cables are used for process control, data e video transmission when integrity of signal is required even during a fire. CAVICEL can supply DNV approved cables according to NEK 606 standard (QFCI). Cavicel, Conducting Value 33

34 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Standards ANSI ANSI MC 96. BS BS 4937 BS 5308 BS BS 6387 BS BS BS 6724, Appendix F BS 7622 BS 8434 CEI CEI - EN CEI -22/2 CEI -22/3 EN CEI -29 EN CEI -35/ EN CEI -36/ CEI -36/2 IEC 6033 CEI -37/2- EN CEI -37/2-2 EN CEI -37/2-3 EN CEI -37/3 EN 6034 CEI -37/4 CEI -37/6 CEI EN CEI 65- DIN DIN 4370 DIN 4700 DIN EEMUA EEMUA 33 EN EN 500 EN EN 50267/2- American National Standard Institute Temperature measurement thermocouples British Standard Institution International thermocouple reference tables Standard for instrumentation cables Fire detection and alarm system for building. Code of practice Specification for performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions Method of determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during combustion of polymeric materials taken from cables Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by measuring PH and conductivity Measurement of smoke density using the 3 m test cube (Absorbance) Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under defined conditions (LT) Method of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables Prove di incendio su cavi elettrici. Prova di non propagazione dell incendio Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires and cables Conductors of insulated cables Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable Test for electrical cables under fire conditions. Circuit integrity Method of determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during combustion of polymeric materials taken from cables Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by measuring PH and conductivity Determination of degree of acidity of gases for cables by determination of weighted average of ph and conductivity Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions Determinazione dell indice di tossicità dei gas emessi dai cavi Misura della densità del fumo emesso da materiali dei cavi sottoposti a combustione in condizioni definite. Metodo dei 300 grammi Sectional specification for instrumentation and control cables Termocoppie - Parte 3: Tolleranze e metodo di identificazione dei cavi di estensione e di compensazione Deutsches Institut fur Normung Thermospanungen und werkstoffe der thermopaare Fernmeldeschnuere; Kennzeichnung der Adern, Farben der Aussenhuellen Thermocouples Engineering Equipment and Material Users Ass. Specification for underground armoured cable protected against solvent penetration and corrosive attack European Norm Methods of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuit Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires and cables Method of determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during combustion of polymeric materials taken from cables EN (continued) EN 50267/2-2 EN EN EN EN EN EN EN 6034 ICEA NEMA ICEA S NEMA WC 57 IEC IEC IEC IEC 6033 IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC IEEE IEEE 383 NEK NEK 606 NF NF-C NF-C NF-X NF M 87- NF M 87-2 UNI UNI 7938 UTE UTE C -454 Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by measuring PH and conductivity Sectional specification for instrumentation and control cables Method of test for resistance to fire of larger unprotected power and control cables for use in emergency circuits Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables Conductors of insulated cables Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable Test for vertical flame propagation for a single small insulated wire or cable Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions Insulated Cables Engineers Association National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standard for Control, Thermocouple Extension, and Instrumentation Cables International Electrotechnical Commission Cables: construction, testing and installation Conductors of insulated cables - Guide to the dimensional limits of circular connectors Test for electrical cables under fire conditions. Circuit integrity. Part 2 - Cables of rated voltage up to and including 0.6/.0 kv Part 23 - Electric data cables Part 25 - Optical fibre cables Test on electric cables under fire conditions. Test on a single vertical insulated wire or cable Test on electric cables under fire conditions. Test on a single small vertical insulated copper wire or cable Test on electric cables under fire conditions.test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from kv (Um =,2 kv) up to 30 kv (Um = 36 kv) Method for determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during combustion of polymeric materials taken from cables Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by measuring ph and conducivity Extension and compensating cables Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under defined conditions (LT) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Standard for Type Test of Class E Electric Cables, Field Splices and Connections for Nuclear Power Generating Stations Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite Cables for offshore installations halogen-free and/or mud resistant Norme Française Essais de clasification des conducteurs et cables du point de vue de leur comportament au feu Cables d'extention et de compensation pour couples thermoelectriques.composition, nature des materiaux, essais de fabrication Analyse de gaz de pyrolyse et de combustion Câbles d'extension ed de compensation pour thermocouples Industrie du pétrole - Câbles d'instrumentation Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione Termocoppie - Classificazione e caratteristiche statiche Union Tecnique de l Electricitè Methode d essai pour l analyse et la dosage de gaz nocifs 34

35 Technical Data Designation Systems CAVICEL Code Conductor U solid plain copper wire to IEC class R stranded plain copper to IEC class 2 F stranded plain copper wire to IEC class 5 U(*) solid conductor different from plain copper R(*) stranded conductor different from plain copper F(*) flexible conductor different from plain copper For copper conductor, please replace * with: t = tinned - s = silver - n = nickel For thermocouple or compensating conductors, please replace * with the first letter of calibration e.g.: K, J, T, W, etc. Insulation / sheath PE polyethylene FPE cellular polyethylene HDPE high density polyethylene XLPE cross-linked polyethylene mxlpe mica + cross-linked polyethylene PVC polyvinylchloride EPR ethylene-propylene rubber SR silicone rubber TPE thermoplastic rubber HTE heath resistant elastomer LSZH low smoke zero halogen compound XLSZH cross-linked low smoke zero halogen compound ETFE fluoropolymer for 50 C FEP fluoropolymer for 5 C MFA fluoropolymer for 230 C PFA fluoropolymer for 260 C GTEX glass braid Shield IS ISC OS OSC ALPE CWB TCWB BCT TCT individual shield (aluminium/polyester) on individual pair/triad individual shield (copper/polyester) on individual pair/triad overall shield (aluminium/polyester) overall shield (copper/polyester) longitudinal aluminium tape bonded to PE or HDPE jacket copper wire braid tinned copper wire braid bare copper tape tinned copper tape Armour/protection LC lead sheath NC nylon sheath HIPK Hi-Pack protection SWA steel wire armour SFA steel flat armour GSWB galvanized steel wire braid GSTA galvanized steel tape armour SSWB stainless steel wire braid CST corrugated steel tape Italian Standard according to CEI-UNEL 350 Conductor construction flexible copper conductor to IEC F class 5 stranded copper conductor to IEC R class 2 solid copper conductor to IEC U class Insulation or sheath E polyethylene E4 XLPE cross-linked polyethylene G4 silicone rubber G5 ethylene-propylene rubber based compound G0 cross-linked low smoke zero halogen insulation compound R 70 C PVC general use R2 70 C PVC insulation type R2 to CEI - R5F FEP fluoropolymer R5M MFA fluoropolymer R5P PFA fluoropolymer R7 90 PVC M low smoke zero halogen thermoplastic compound Screen H H H2 H5 aluminium tape screen copper tape or copper wire spiral screen copper wire braid longitudinal aluminium tape bonded to a sheath Metallic protection A galvanized steel wire braid armour F steel wire armour L lead alloy sheath N galvanized steel tape armour P lead sheath Z steel flat wire armour Cable shape O external round shape D external flat shape X cores twisted German Standard Cable type RE- instrumentation cable RT- thermocouple cable RAGL- compensating cable for thermocouple J- installation cable JE- industrial electronic cable RD- control system cable Conductor construction Li stranded f flexible e single wire, solid re- round, single wire rm- round, multiwire Insulation or sheath 2G silicone rubber 3G ethylene-propylene rubber based compound H halogen free compound HX cross-linked halogen free compound Y PVC compound Yu PVC, flame retardant compound Yö PVC oil resistant Yw 90 C PVC compound 2Y polyethylene 2X XLPE cross-linked polyethylene 4Y polyamide 6Y FEP fluoropolymer 7Y ETFE fluoropolymer 8Y polyimid Kapton Y polyurethan 4Y PFA fluoropolymer Screen (L)2Y (ST) C PiMF TiMF laminated sheath of aluminium tape plus polyethylene sheath collective screen copper wire braid screen single pair screened with metal tape plus drain wire single triad screened with metal tape plus drain wire Metallic protection M lead sheath Mz lead alloy sheath Q steel wire braid armour B steel tape armour R steel wire armour steel wire armour with counterspiral RG tape steel flat wire armour with FG counterspiral tape Cavicel, Conducting Value 35

36 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Conductor Resistance EN IEC standard Nominal section (mm 2 ) Min. nr wires in conductor Class Min. nr wires in conductor Class 2 Max. wire dia. of conductor Class 5 (mm) Max. wire dia. of conductor Class 6 (mm) Max. Conductor Resistance at C in d.c. class and class 2 class 5 and class 6 Copper (ohm/km) Tinned Copper (ohm/km) Copper (ohm/km) Tinned Copper (ohm/km) 0,5 7 0,2 0,6 36,000 36,700 39,000 40,00 0,75 7 0,2 0,6 24,500 24,800 26,000 26,700,0 7 0,2 0,6 8,00 8,0 9,500,000,5 7 0,26 0,6 2,00 2,0 3,300 3,700 2,5 7 0,26 0,6 7,40 7,560 7,980 8, 4 7 0,3 0,6 4,60 4,700 4,950 5, ,3 0,2 3,080 3,0 3,300 3, ,4 0,2,830,840,90, ,4 0,2,50,60,, ,4 0, ,734 0,780 0, ,4 0,2 0,524 0,529 0,554 0, ,4 0,3 0,387 0,39 0,386 0, ,5 0,3 0,268 0,270 0,272 0, ,5 0, ,95 0,6 0, ,5 0,3 0,53 0,54 0,6 0, ,5 0,3 0,24 0,26 0,29 0,32 AWG Resistance MIL and ICEA standard Size (AWG ) Section (mm 2 ) N. wires - Construction Dia. single wire (mm) Dia. strand (mm) Copper Max Conductor Resistance Tinned copper Silver plated copper (ohm/km at C in d.c.) Nichel plated copper 0 52, ,245,50 0,338 0,38 0,354 0, , ,50, 0,338 0,37 0,338 0,354 4, ,254 0,0 0,427 0,489 0,456 0,472 42, ,454 9,60 0,425 0,472 0,404 0, , ,254 8,60 0,538 0,600 0,558 0, , ,404 8,50 0,536 0,60 0,57 0, ,5 33 0,573 8,50 0,533 0,577 0,548 0,56 4 2, ,254 6,90 0,848 0,942 0,876 0, , ,454 6,80 0,848 0,99 0,866 0, , ,254 5,30,350,486,385, , ,360 5,30,350,460,37, ,6 33 0,285 4, 2,40 2,300 2,59 2, , ,254 3, 3,340 3,770 3,50 3, , ,404 2,80 3,850 4,30 3,900 4, ,26 2,588 2,59 3,400 3,480 3,350 3, , ,254 2,60 5,3 6,070 5,680 5,90 2 2, ,32 2, 6,80 6,630 6,230 6, ,08 9 0,454 2,30 5,940 6,300 5,940 6,70 2 3,3 2,052 2,05 5,4 5,540 5,30 5,50 4 2,08 4 0,254 2,00 8,440 9,650 8,990 9,350 4,94 9 0,360,80 9,450 0,040 9,450 9, ,08,628,63 8,60 8,790 8,460 8,760 6, ,254,50 3,500 5,390 4,40 4,930 6,23 9 0,285,40 5,000 5,780 4,830 5,6 6,3,29,29 3,700 4,300 3,780 4, ,96 9 0,254,26 8,0,440 9,000,00 8 0,8 6 0,254, 2,400 22,30,670 2, ,90 7 0,404, 9,830 2,980,600 2, ,82,024, 2,800 22,640 2,650 2,980 0,62 9 0,,00 3,600 32,40 3,50 32,050 0,5 0 0,254,00 34,000 39,700 37,00 38,700 0,56 7 0,32 0,92 36,000 35,00 32,800 34,00 0,52 0,8 0,8 34,600 35,800 34,400 35, ,38 9 0,60 0,80 49,700 53,00 49,500 52, ,35 7 0,254 0,74 48,600 56,00 52,0 54, ,32 0,643 0,64 55,300 58,00 55,800 59, ,24 9 0,27 0,64 8,0 86,000 79,700 85, ,23 7 0, 0,60 85,00 88,600 82,700 86, , 0,50 0,5 90,000 9,0 87,900 89, ,5 9 0,00 0,50 30,000 35,500 26,000 38, ,4 7 0,60 0,48 38,500 42,0 32,900 4, ,3 0,404 0,32 38,800 48,600 40,00 43,700 36

37 Technical Data Reels Capacity REEL Drum type External dia (mm) - De Max width (mm) - L Drum dia. (mm) -Dt Staved drum weight (kg) Volume for shipping (m3) 0,90 0,28 0,423 0,486 0,700,96,82 2,783 4,670 5,94 Cable diameter (mm) Max length (m) Cavicel, Conducting Value 37

38 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Fire Tests Cables have to be properly designed, manufactured and also tested. Many tests are carried out during manufacturing or as final inspections. Many of them are attended by customers or third part inspectors. The tests are part of R&D, an extremely strategic activity for a Company and this is the reason why CAVICEL has invested in this field. You can find here the main tests concerning the behaviour of cables under fire conditions, and our main test equipments. It is important to verify all required performances and give the customers the full compliance to the requirements. CAVICEL is proud of its own laboratories and customers are always welcome to visit them. BS 6387 Following tests are carried out to verify if a cable is capable of maintaining circuit integrity under fire condition, fire with water, and fire with mechanical shocks. During the tests the cables are maintained at their rated voltage. Fire Resistance (Cat. A B C S) The cable is exposed to fire at the specified temperature and time. BS EN 500 Fire Resistance This test is carried out to verify the circuit integrity of cables exposed to fire at 830 C and mechanical shocks. Fire and Water Resistance (Cat. W) The cable is exposed for 5 minutes to flame at 650 C and for additional 5 minutes to fire and water spray. Classification PH 5 PH 30 PH 60 PH 90 PH flame exposure for 5 min flame exposure for 30 min flame exposure for 60 min flame exposure for 90 min flame exposure for min Fire Resistance with Mechanical Shocks (Cat. X Y Z) The cable is mounted on a vertical panel and shocked with a steel bar for 5 minutes while submitted to the action of a flame. BS EN 500 Annex E (Standard Cable - BS Clause 26.2d) Fire Resistance This test is carried out to verify circuit integrity during a fire. The cable is exposed to a flame at 830 C and mechanical shocks for 5 minutes and additional 5 minutes to flame, mechanical shocks and water spray. Performance Table Test Category Fire Resistance 650 C for 3 hours A 750 C for 3 hours B 950 C for 3 hours C 950 C for minutes S Resistance to Fire and Water 650 C W Resistance to Fire with Mechanical Shock 650 C X 750 C Y 950 C Z BS (Enhanced Cable - BS Clause 26.2e) Fire Resistance This test is carried out to verify circuit integrity during a fire. The cable is exposed to a flame at 930 C and mechanical shocks for 60 minutes and additional 60 minutes to flame, mechanical shocks and water spray. 38

39 Technical Data IEC 6033, CEI -36 Fire Resistance This test is carried out to verify circuit integrity even during a fire. A sample of cable is held on a flame at about 750 C for a period of minimum 90 min, under rated voltage. No break or short circuit should occur. The test can also be performed in more severe conditions, up to 00 C. Fibre optic cables can be tested in same conditions, monitoring the attenuation of the signal of one or more fibres. Classification CEI -36/2- IEC Electrical cables up to 0,6/ kv CEI -36/2-3 IEC Data cables CEI -36/2-5 IEC Fibre optic cables NF C Fire Resistance This test is carried out to verify circuit integrity during a fire. The cable is into a tubular oven with gradually increasing of temperature up to 9 C. The cable is stressed by mechanical shocks and subjected to tensile strength. BS EN , IEC , CEI -37/2- HCl Emission Each non metallic material of the cable (~.0 g) is burnt into a tube furnace up to 800 C. A controlled air flow rate absorbs the generated gases in a appropriate solution. The tritation of the solution allows to determine the developed hydrochloric acid (HCl) amount. Standard BS EN , IEC , CEI -37/2- Required values 0,5% HCl BS EN , IEC , CEI -37/2-2 Smoke Corrosivity This test allows estimation of corrosiveness against metals of gases released when cables burn. Materials composing the cable are burnt into a tubular oven with temperature higher than 935 C. A controlled air flow rate absorbs the generated gases in a specific distilled water solution. ph and conductivity are finally measured. BS EN , IEC , CEI -22/3 Fire Propagation Test on Bunched Cables Samples of cables 3,5 m long in quantities required by standard are installed on a ladder inside a metallic cabinet. They are subjected to the action of a flame at 750 C for a specific time ( or 40 minutes). Cables must not burn for more than 2,5 m. Standard BS EN , IEC , CEI -37/2-2 BS EN , IEC , CEI -37/3 Smoke Density In a 3 m cube metal cabinet, samples of cables are burned by 00 cm 3 of alcohol contained in a metal tray. A photometric system is based on a light source and a photocell placed horizontally in the mid vertical plane of the cube, at height of 2.5 m. Absorbance or light transmission are measured. Required values ph 4,3 Conductivity 00 μs.cm- BS EN , IEC , CEI -35/ BS EN , IEC , CEI -35/2, for small diameter cables Flame Propagation Test on a Single Cable A 60 cm long sample of cable is vertically fixed with two clamps inside a small cabin, open on the front. The cable is subjected to the action of a flame produced by a calibrated Bunsen burner. The application time of the flame is according to the cable diameter ( seconds). At the end of the test the burnt portion of cable must not be 50 mm close to the higher clamp. Standard BS EN , IEC , CEI -37/3 (Transmittance - LT) Required values 60% Cavicel, Conducting Value 39

40 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Standards for Thermocouple Extension and Compensating Cables Type - Material IEC () ANSI MC 96. BS 4937 ed BS 843 R + Platinum-3% Rhodium Platinum S + Platinum-0% Rhodium Platinum RCA/SCA Copper/Copper-Nickel Cl. : C Cl. 2: ±30 µv (±2.5 C) RCB/SCB Copper/Copper-Nickel Cl. : 0 +0 C Cl. 2: ±60 µ (±5 C) + Cu SX Copper/Copper-Nickel 0 +0 C ± 57 µv (± 5 C) + Cu RX/SX Copper/Copper-Nickel 0 +0 C ±3 C + Cu B + Platinum-6% Rhodium Platinum-30%Rhodium BC Copper/Copper C 40 µv ( 3.5 C) BX Copper/Copper C 57 µv ( 3.7 C) + Cu + Cu Cu Cu J + Iron Copper-Nickel JX Iron/Copper-Nickel Cl. : ± 85 µv (±.5 C) C Cl. 2: ± 40 µv (±2.5 C) JX Iron/Copper-Nickel Special: ±. C 0 +0 C Standard: ± 2.2 C JX Iron/Copper-Nickel 0 +0 C ±3 C + Fe + Fe + Fe T + Copper Copper-Nickel TX Copper/Copper-Nickel Cl. : ± 30 µv (±0.5 C) C Cl. 2: ± 60 µv (±.0 C) TX Copper/Copper-Nickel Special: ± 0.5 C C Standard: ±.0 C TX Copper/Copper-Nickel C ± C + Cu + Cu + Cu E + Nickel-Chromium Copper-Nickel EX Nickel-Chromium/Copper-Nickel Cl. : ± µv (±.5 C) C Cl. 2: ± 0 µv (±2.5 C) EX Nickel-Chromium/Copper-Nickel Special: 0 +0 C Standard: ±.7 C EX Nickel-Chromium/Copper-Nickel 0 +0 C ±3 C + NiCr + NiCr + NiCr K + Nickel-Chromium Nickel KX Nickel-Chromium/Nickel Cl. : ± 60 µv (±.5 C) C Cl. 2: ± 05 µv (±2.5 C) KX Nickel-Chromium/Nickel Special: 0 +0 C Standard: ± 2.2 C KX Nickel-Chromium/Nickel 0 +0 C ±3 C + NiCr + NiCr + NiCr Ni Ni Ni KCB Copper/Copper-Nickel Cl. : C Cl. 2: ± 00 µv (±2.5 C) + Cu VX (2) Copper/Copper-Nickel Special: C Standard: ± 2.2 C + Cu VX Copper/Copper-Nickel 0 +0 C ±3 C + Cu KCA Iron/Copper-Nickel Cl. : C Cl. 2: ± 00 µv (±2.5 C) + Fe WX (2) Iron/Copper-Nickel Special: 0 +0 C Standard: ± 3.3 C + Fe N + Nickel-Chromium-Silica Nickel-Silica NX Nickel-Chromium-Silica/Nickel-Silica Cl. : ±60 µv (±.5 C) C Cl. 2: ±00 µv (±2.5 C) NC Copper/Copper-Nickel Cl. : C Cl. 2: ±00 µ (±2.5 C) + NiCrSi + Cu NiSi U + Copper Copper-Nickel L + Iron Copper-Nickel ) Standard IEC is equivalent to standards: CEI 65-, DIN IEC 60584, BS ed ) Specified to ISA RP. ed ) Specified to ANSI C96. ed

41 Electrical Characteristics (approx. values) Technical Data Size Stranding Conductors resistance (Ω/km at C) NF C DIN 4370 (AWG) (N /mm) pos. (+) neg. (-) Inductance (mh/km) SC C ±7.0 C Copper/Copper-Nickel + Cu SoPtRh/SoPt Copper/Copper-Nickel (RX-SX) 0 +0 C ±3.0 C + Cu /0.8 7/0.32 /.02 0/0.32 /.29 6/ BC C ±4.0 C Copper/Copper + Cu Cu /0.8 7/0.32 /.02 0/0.32 /.29 6/ JX/JC Iron/Copper-Nickel JX: C ±.5 C JC: C ±3.0 C + Fe See LX /0.8 7/0.32 /.02 0/0.32 /.29 6/ TX/TC Copper/Copper-Nickel TX: C ±0.5 C TC: C ±.0 C + Cu See UX /0.8 7/0.32 /.02 0/0.32 /.29 6/ EX/EC Nickel-Chromium/Copper-Nickel EX: C ±.5 C EC: C ±3.0 C + NiCr /0.8 7/0.32 /.02 0/0.32 /.29 6/ KX/KC Nickel-Chromium/Nickel KX: C ±.5 C KC: C ±3.0 C + NiCr Ni NiCr/Ni Nickel-Chromium/Nickel (KX) 0 +0 C ±3.0 C + NiCr Ni /0.8 7/0.32 /.02 0/0.32 /.29 6/ VC C ±3.0 C Copper/Copper-Nickel + Cu /0.8 7/0.32 /.02 0/0.32 /.29 6/ WC C ± 3.0 C Iron/Copper-Nickel + Fe SoNiCr/SoNi Iron/Copper-Nickel (WX) 0 +0 C ±3.0 C + Fe /0.8 7/0.32 /.02 0/0.32 /.29 6/ /0.8 7/0.32 /.02 0/0.32 /.29 6/ Cu/CuNi Copper/Copper-Nickel (UX) 0 +0 C ±3.0 C + Cu /0.8 7/0.32 /.02 0/0.32 /.29 6/ Fe/CuNi Iron/Copper-Nickel (LX) 0 +0 C ±3.0 C + Fe /0.8 7/0.32 /.02 0/0.32 /.29 6/ Thermocouples U and L according to DIN 4370 have been replaced respectively by rtype T and J according to IEC 60584, even if e.m.f. values of thermocouples type T and J are different from those of thermocouples type U and L. Cavicel, Conducting Value 4

42 Instrumentation and Thermocouple Cables Recommendation for handling and storage Handling When handling drums, reasonable precautions should be taken to avoid damage to the cable and injury to people. Due regard should be paid to the mass of the drum, the method and direction of rolling and the method of lifting. Unwinding To unwind cables during installation, please refer to following pictures. CORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT Storage Cable drums should be stored so that the drum flanges do not contact cable on another drum. INCORRECT Battens, where applied, should not be removed from drums until the cables are to be installed. Care should be taken to avoid injury with nails when removing battens. To remove possible plastic foil on cable, do not use sharp tools that could damage cable jacket. CORRECT INCORRECT Cables stored at temperatures which are below those recommended for installation conditions, should not be subjected to any mechanical stress including shocks, impact, bending and torsion. If cables are not fully protected (with battens or plastic foils for example), store should be in a protected area and not weather-beaten. The cable end should be sealed to prevent ingress of moisture during transport and storage. 42

43 We have tried, with this catalogue, to show you our experience, our way of thinking and operating in the creation of instrumentation cables. We believe the cables you have seen here are good practical examples. When it comes to your own cable we can co-design it together: you let us know your specific situation and we will create your cable all around it. Cavicel can create it for you. Thank you for calling Cavicel. Cavicel, Conducting Value 43

44 Conducting Value CAVICEL SpA 096 Pioltello (Milano) - Italy Via Caduti del Lavoro, 8/A tel fax cavicel@cavicel.com MADE IN ITALY Cavicel firmly believes in the importance of the quality of its products and it undertakes itself to produce them using clean technologies for the respect and the protection of the environment. All information contained in this brochure is believed to be accurate. Specifications can change at any time, according to technical developments and market changes.