SPEC: 43702

600V CU PVC PAIRS ARMOR-X® PVC SPOS Instrumentation

Type MC-HL Instrumentation Cable 600 Volt PVC/Nylon Insulated Singles Shielded Pairs with Overall Shield Continuous Corrugated Armor - ARMOR-X® -40°C to 90°C

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Application & Features

Southwire’s Instrumentation Cables Type MC-HL ARMOR-X® per UL 1569 are suitable for installations as outlined in NEC Article 330 for process control and instrumentation, control circuits for operation and interconnection of protective and signaling devices and for general use in manufacturing, industrial and commercial distribution systems. Cables are constructed with 7-strand copper conductors insulated with nylon covered PVC. The paired conductors are colored black, white and alpha-numeric printed. Each pair has an aluminum polyester foil with 100% coverage and a tinned drain wire. The overall assembly is covered with an aluminum polyester foil with 100% coverage and a tinned drain wire. The cable is suited for use in cable trays, raceways, conduit, aerial (when supported with a messenger) and direct burial. The cable is rated for -40°C to 90°C and rated for Class I Div I hazardous locations. The inner jacket is black PVC with a nylon rip cord for easy removal. The outer jacket is black PVC.

Specifications

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Cond. Size Cond. Strands Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) Inner Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) Diameter Over Armor (in) (cm) Outer Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) Approx. OD (in) (cm) Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm)
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18 AWG 18 AWG
7 7
0.045 0.11
15 0.38
0.60 1.52
60 1.52
0.710 1.80
213 317
4.9 12.45
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18 AWG 18 AWG
7 7
0.045 0.11
15 0.38
0.70 1.78
60 1.52
0.820 2.08
291 433
5.74 14.58
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18 AWG 18 AWG
7 7
0.045 0.11
15 0.38
0.92 2.34
50 1.27
1.040 2.64
440 655
7.2 18.29
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18 AWG 18 AWG
7 7
0.045 0.11
15 0.38
1.02 2.59
60 1.52
1.146 2.91
560 833
8.0 20.32
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18 AWG 18 AWG
7 7
0.045 0.11
15 0.38
1.23 3.12
60 1.52
1.356 3.44
786 1170
9.4 23.88
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16 AWG 16 AWG
7 7
0.056 0.14
15 0.38
0.53 1.35
60 1.52
0.656 1.67
184 274
4.5 11.43
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16 AWG 16 AWG
7 7
0.056 0.14
15 0.38
0.65 1.65
60 1.52
0.770 1.96
266 396
5.3 13.46
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16 AWG 16 AWG
7 7
0.056 0.14
15 0.38
0.84 2.13
60 1.52
0.960 2.44
405 603
6.7 17.02
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16 AWG 16 AWG
7 7
0.056 0.14
15 0.38
1.02 2.59
60 1.52
1.146 2.91
560 833
8.0 20.32
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16 AWG 16 AWG
7 7
0.056 0.14
15 0.38
1.22 3.10
60 1.52
1.346 3.42
789 1174
9.4 23.88
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16 AWG 16 AWG
7 7
0.056 0.14
15 0.38
1.30 3.30
60 1.52
1.426 3.62
953 1418
9.9 25.15
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16 AWG 16 AWG
7 7
0.056 0.14
15 0.38
1.47 3.73
60 1.52
1.596 4.05
1319 1963
11.1 28.19
Cond. Size DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km)
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18 AWG 18 AWG
6.669 9.92
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18 AWG 18 AWG
6.669 9.92
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18 AWG 18 AWG
6.669 9.92
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18 AWG 18 AWG
6.669 9.92
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18 AWG 18 AWG
6.669 9.92
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16 AWG 16 AWG
4.181 6.22
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16 AWG 16 AWG
4.181 6.22
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16 AWG 16 AWG
4.181 6.22
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16 AWG 16 AWG
4.181 6.22
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16 AWG 16 AWG
4.181 6.22
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16 AWG 16 AWG
4.181 6.22
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16 AWG 16 AWG
4.181 6.22
Size
AWG
Capacitance
pF/ft
Inductance
µH/ft
18 18
40.66 40.66
0.0957 0.0957
16 16
48.51 48.51
0.0895 0.0895

Standards & References

  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • UL 66 Fixture Wire
  • UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • UL 2225 Cables and Cable-Fittings For Use In Hazardous (Classified) Locations
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • EPA 40 CFR, Part 26, Subpart C heavy metals per Table 1, TCLP method

Construction

  1. Conductor: Class B stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8
  2. Insulation: Premium Grade Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plus nylon. Color code: Black/White with alpha-numeric print on each pair. 1-ONE, 2-TWO.
  3. Drain Wire: Tinned copper
  4. Twisted Shielded Pairs: 100% coverage aluminum/polyester foil shield with an individual drain wire shown in step 3
  5. Binder: Mylar binder
  6. Overall Drain Wire: Tinned Copper
  7. Overall Shielded: 100% coverage aluminum/polyester foil shield with a drain wire as shown in step 6
  8. Rip Cord: Rip cord under jacket for ease of removal
  9. Inner Jacket: Black Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  10. Armor: ARMOR-X continuous impervious weld corrugated aluminum armor
  11. Jacket: Black sunlight and moisture resistant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

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