TLS-IB Site Prep Manual Cable Specifications
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Cable Specifications
The cable type tables listed below form part of the individual system ATEX approval. Substitution of cable may
impair intrinsic safety and may invalidate system approval.
A ll spec ifica ti o n s are in f re e ai r at +30°C :
Table 2. Probe Cable Specification (V-R P/N 222–001–0029) - Maximum of 305 metres per probe
Number of Cores 2
Conductors Bare copper, 24/0.20mm, diameter 1.1mm
Insulation PVC R2 to CEI 20-11, colour black 1/black 2, radial thickness 0.54mm, twisting 1x 2, lay pitch 76mm
Shielding Aluminium polyester tape, tinned copper drain wire 7/0.30mm
Sheath PVC RZ FR hydrocarbon resistant, colour blue, radial thickness 0.80mm
Diameter 6.10mm
Conductor Resistance 25 ohm/km
Drain Wire Resistance 15 ohm/km
Capacitance 0.14
μ
F/km (140 pF/m)
Inductance 0.65 mH/km (0.65
μ
H/m)
LR Ratio 17
μ
H/ohm
Insulation Resistance 1050 Mohm/km
Voltage Core to Core 500
Voltage Core to Screen 500
Voltage Earth to Screen 500
Voltage Test 1kV/1 minute
Standard IEC 227-74
Table 3. Data Transmission Cable Specification (V-R P/N 4034-0147)
Cable Type 2 x twisted pair, PVC insulated, foil wrapped, common drain
Conductor Stranding 7/0.25mm
Characteristic Impedance 58 ohms
Capacitance 203 pF per metre
Attenuation 5.6 dB per 100 m
Operating Temp. Range –30°C to +70°C
Insulation PVC
Sheath Polyethylene