Belden 1012A 004, Multi Conductor Thermocouple Extension Cable 4 FSPR 20 AWG PVC FSPVCKX Yellow
SKU:Belden 1012A
$1,228.80
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Description
Belden 1012A 004 is a Type KX thermocouple extension cable with 4 pair 20 AWG (Solid) Chromel & Alumel conductors plus a 22 AWG (7x30) BC - Bare Copper comm conductor. It features PVC insulation with a red color code and a yellow PVC outer jacket, along with individual & overall Beldfoil® shielding to help reduce electrical noise. The cable is rated PLTC ITC CMG and AWM 2464, is SUN RES, and carries a UL voltage rating of 300 V. It is designed for industrial control, digital control, and instrumentation circuits in raceways, cable trays, ducts, and control systems such as DCS and PLC installations.
Belden 1012A 004 Key Features
- Type KX thermocouple extension cable construction with Chromel/Alumel Type KX conductors.
- 4 pair 20 AWG (Solid) conductors with a 22 AWG (7x30) BC - Bare Copper comm conductor.
- PVC insulation with a red color code and a yellow PVC outer jacket.
- Individual & overall Beldfoil® shielding with 100% coverage (inner and outer) to help reduce electrical noise.
- Ratings: PLTC ITC CMG AWM 2464 SUN RES.
- UL voltage rating: 300 V.
Belden 1012A 004 Applications
- Use in industrial control circuits where thermocouple extension wiring is needed within control and instrumentation systems.
- Install in raceways, cable trays, and ducts to route temperature and control signals through structured cable pathways.
- Support digital control wiring in industrial automation and monitoring setups.
- Connect instruments (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) where signal wiring is part of the instrumentation circuit.
- Handle low voltage digital control (24v, …) signal wiring within control panels and related systems.
- Apply in thermocouple circuits to extend temperature measurement signals.
- Integrate into distributed control system (DCS) installations for control and instrumentation signal routing.
- Fit programmable logic controller (PLC) installations where control and instrumentation wiring is required.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Thermocouple type | Chromel/Alumel Type KX |
| Type | Type KX Thermocouple |
| Pairs | 4 |
| Pair Conductor Size | 20 AWG |
| Pair Stranding | Solid |
| Pair Conductor Material | Chromel & Alumel |
| Comm | 1 |
| Comm size | 22 AWG |
| Comm Stranding | 7x30 |
| Comm material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Insulation Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Pair nominal thickness | 0.021 in (0.53 mm) |
| Pair nominal Insulation Diameter | 0.074 in (1.9 mm) |
| Pair color code | Yellow and Red Numbered 1, Yellow and Red Numbered 2, Yellow and Red Numbered 3, Yellow and Red Numbered 4 |
| Comm nominal thickness | 0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
| Comm nominal Insulation Diameter | 0.066 in (1.7 mm) |
| Comm color code | Orange |
| Outer jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Jacket Color | Yellow |
| Separator | Polyester Tape |
| Outer jacket nominal thickness | 0.053 in (1.3 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.447 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
| Armor | No |
| Bulk cable weight | 83 lbs/1000ft |
| Shielding | Individual & Overall Beldfoil® Shield |
| Inner shield type | Tape |
| Inner shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Inner shield coverage | 100% |
| Inner Shield drainwire type | 22 AWG (7x30) TC |
| Inner Shield notes | Polyster Flim |
| Outer shield type | Tape |
| Outer shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Outer shield coverage | 100% |
| Outer Shield drainwire type | 20 AWG (7x28) TC |
| Chromel nominal Conductor DCR | 420 Ohm/1000ft |
| Chromel nominal inner Shield DCR | 12.3 Ohm/1000ft (40.4 Ohm/km) |
| Chromel max. current | 2.8 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC |
| Alumel nominal Conductor DCR | 161 Ohm/1000ft (528 Ohm/km) |
| Alumel max. current | 2.8 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC |
| Comm nominal Conductor DCR | 18.5 Ohm/1000ft (60.7 Ohm/km) |
| Comm max. current | 4.8 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 5.8 Ohm/1000ft (19 Ohm/km) |
| UL temperature | UL: 105°C, AWM 2464: 80°C |
| Operating | -20°C To +105°C |
| Stationary min. bend radius | 4.47 in (114 mm) |
| Installation min. bend radius | 4.47 in |
| Max Pull Tension | 635 lbs (288 kg) |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, UV Resistance, Burial |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL1685 FT4 Loading, FT4, IEEE 1202 FT4 |
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 725, Article 727, Article 800 |
| AWM compliance | AWM 2464 |
| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CMG |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Item Type | Belden Thermocouple Wire |
| Other Part Numbers | 1012A 004, 1012A 004100, 1012A 004250, 1012A 004500, 1012A 0041000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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