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10.5 Cable / wire and connector data
Mains and signal connector
Termination
Rising clamp plug-in terminal blocks with screwed
connectors
Cable size 0.2 mm² (24 AWG) to 2.5 mm² (14 AWG).
Stripping length 5 - 6 mm
Please note: Use only the connectors supplied by Spirax-Sarco Limited – Otherwise Safety
and Approvals may be compromised.
Level probe, feedback, steam meter and water cable/wires
Type High temperature
Shield type Screened
Number of cores 3 (LP20 / PA20), 2 (LP20 / PA420 4-20 mA transducer)
Gauge 1 - 1.5 mm² (18 - 16 AWG)
Maximum length 100 m (328 ft)
Recommended type Pirelli (Prysmian) FP200, Delta Crompton Firetuf OHLS
0/4-20 mA output(s) cable / wire
Type Twisted pair
Shield type Screened
Number of pairs 1
Gauge 0.23 - 1 mm² (24 - 18 AWG)
Maximum length 100 m
Recommended type Various
RS485 communication cable / wire
Type EIA RS485 Twisted pair
Shield type Screened
Number of pairs 2 or 3
Gauge 0.23 mm² (24 AWG)
Maximum length 1200 m (4000 ft)
Recommended type Alpha Wire 6413 or 6414
Note: LAN Category 5 or Category 5E ScTP (screened), FTP (foil) or STP (shielded) cable
can be used, but limited to 600 m.