Belden 1493A 010, Power Limited Tray Cable 8C 16 AWG 300V PVC, Black Jacket
Description
Belden 1493A 010 is a UL Instrumentation Cable for industrial control and low-voltage signal applications in raceways, cable trays, ducts, and control circuits. It features 4 twisted pairs of 16 AWG (7x24) BC - Bare Copper conductors plus 1 x 22 AWG (7x30) BC - Bare Copper communication wire, with PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket. For noise rejection, the pairs are individually shielded and protected by an overall Beldfoil® shield, each with 100% coverage. UL Voltage Rating is 300 V (PLTC, CMG, UL AWM 2464), 150 V (ITC).
Belden 1493A 010 Key Features
- Includes 4 twisted pairs of 16 AWG (7x24) BC - Bare Copper conductors plus 1 x 22 AWG (7x30) BC - Bare Copper communication wire.
- Uses PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation with a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket.
- Provides both individual and overall shields using Beldfoil® tape shields with 100% coverage.
- UL Voltage Rating: 300 V (PLTC, CMG, UL AWM 2464), 150 V (ITC).
- Operating temperature: -30°C to +105°C; UL temperature: 105°C.
Belden 1493A 010 Applications
- Designed for industrial control and control circuits where instrumentation and low-voltage signal wiring is required.
- Installs in raceways, cable trays, and ducts in industrial environments.
- Supports digital control and low voltage digital control (24v, …) signal connections.
- Works with instruments (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) and other instrumentation signals.
- Commonly applied in distributed control system (DCS) and programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.
- Connects solenoids, valves, actuators, and positioners in control and automation circuits.
- Handles encoder signal wiring in control and instrumentation setups.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Pairs | 4 |
| Pair Conductor Size | 16 AWG |
| Pair Stranding | 7x24 |
| Pair Conductor Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Comm Wire(s) | 1 |
| Comm Wire size | 22 AWG |
| Comm Wire stranding | 7x30 |
| Comm Wire material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded Conductor |
| Insulation Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Pair insulation thickness | 0.021 in (0.53 mm) |
| Pair color code | Black, White and Numbered |
| Comm Wire insulation thickness | 0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
| Comm Wire color | Orange |
| Shield configuration | Both individual and overall shields |
| Inner shield type | Tape |
| Inner shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Inner shield coverage | 100% |
| Inner shield drainwire | 18 AWG (7x26) TC |
| Outer shield type | Tape |
| Outer shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Outer shield coverage | 100% |
| Outer shield drainwire | 16 AWG (7x24) TC |
| Comm wire(s) shielding | No Shield |
| Jacket Color | Black |
| Outer jacket thickness | 0.053 in (1.3 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.580 in (14.7 mm) |
| Ripcord | Yes |
| Armor | No |
| Pair nominal Conductor DCR | 3.67 Ohm/1000ft (12.0 Ohm/km) |
| Pair nominal capacitance Cond-to-other (Conds + Shield) | 60 pF/ft (200 pF/m) |
| Comm Wire nominal Conductor DCR | 14.7 Ohm/1000ft (48.2 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 3.14 Ohm/1000ft (10.3 Ohm/km) |
| Bulk cable weight | 173 lbs/1000ft |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 5.8 in (150 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 5.8 in (150 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 420 lbs (190 kg) |
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 725, Article 727, Article 800, CMG, ITC, PLTC |
| AWM compliance | AWM 2464 |
| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CMG |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL1685 (FT4 Loading), FT4, T-29-520, 1202 |
| 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) |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Burial |
| Manufacturer description | UL Instrumentation, 4 Pair 16+22AWG (7x24+7x30) Bare Copper, PVC Insulation E1 Color Code, Individual & Overall Beldfoil® Shield, Black PVC Outer Jacket, PLTC ITC CMG AWM 2464 SUN RES |
| Item Type | Belden Instrumentation Cable |
| Priced Per | FT |
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