Belden 3025A 010, Power Limited Tray Cable 2 Pairs 18 AWG 300V PVC, Black Jacket
Description
Belden 3025A 010 is a UL instrumentation power limited tray cable for industrial control and instrumentation wiring in raceways, cable trays, and ducts. It features 2 twisted pairs of 18 AWG (7x26) BC - Bare Copper conductors plus 1 communication wire of 22 AWG (7x30) BC - Bare Copper, with PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and an overall Beldfoil® shield. A black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket with ripcord supports easier installation. The cable is rated 300 V (CMG, PLTC, UL AWM 2464), 150 V (ITC) with an operating temperature of -30°C to +105°C.
Belden 3025A 010 Key Features
- Includes 2 twisted pairs of 18 AWG (7x26) BC - Bare Copper conductors plus 1 communication wire of 22 AWG (7x30) BC - Bare Copper.
- Uses PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation on pairs and the communication wire.
- Features an overall Beldfoil® shield (Tape, Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly), 100% coverage) with drainwire type 18 AWG (7x26) TC.
- Finished with a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket with ripcord; Armor: No.
- UL voltage rating: 300 V (CMG, PLTC, UL AWM 2464), 150 V (ITC).
- Operating temperature: -30°C to +105°C; UL temperature: 105°C.
Belden 3025A 010 Applications
- Intended for industrial control and instrumentation wiring where organized routing through raceways, cable trays, and ducts is required.
- Supports programmable logic controller (PLC) and distributed control system (DCS) installations for control and monitoring circuits.
- Commonly used in digital control and low voltage digital control (24v, …) signal wiring.
- Suitable for instruments (4-20ma, 0-10v, …) and other control circuits where consistent signal transmission is needed.
- Works well for encoder connections and related position feedback wiring, including positioners.
- Used to connect and control field devices such as solenoids, valves, and actuators.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Pairs | 2 |
| Pair size | 18 AWG |
| Pair Stranding | 7x26 |
| Pair material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Comm Wire(s) | 1 |
| Comm Wire size | 22 AWG |
| Comm Wire stranding | 7x30 |
| Comm Wire material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Pair color code | Black, White and Numbered |
| Comm Wire color | Orange |
| Pair insulation thickness (nominal) | 0.017 in (0.43 mm) |
| Comm wire insulation thickness (nominal) | 0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
| Inner shield (comm wire(s)) | No Shield |
| Outer jacket thickness (nominal) | 0.053 in (1.3 mm) |
| Pair nominal Conductor DCR | 6.25 Ohm/1000ft (20.5 Ohm/km) |
| Pair max. current | 6.4 Amps per Conductor @ 25°C |
| Comm wire(s) nominal conductor DCR | 14.7 Ohm/1000ft (48.2 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 5 Ohm/1000ft (16 Ohm/km) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.412 in (10.5 mm) |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 4.1 in (100 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 4.1 in (100 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 121 lbs (54.9 kg) |
| Bulk cable weight | 64.8 lbs/1000ft |
| 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 |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Burial |
| European directive compliance | 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) |
| Approvals | UL instrumentation |
| Markings | PLTC ITC CMG AWM 2464 SUN RES |
| Item Type | Belden Instrumentation Cable, PLTC |
| Other Part Numbers | 3025A 010, 3025A 010100, 3025A 010250, 3025A 010500, 3025A 0101000, UPC 612825139867 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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