Belden 9487 010, Power Limited Tray Cable 1 Pair 16 AWG 600V PVC, Black Jacket

Belden 9487 010 is a VNTC control instrumentation cable with 1 pair (2 conductor) of 16 AWG stranded (19x29) TC - tinned copper conductors. It uses PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon insulation and a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket. This unshielded, power limited tray cable is rated 600 V (TC), 150 V (NPLF) and includes a ripcord for easier jacket removal. It is described for control and instrumentation signals such as 4-20ma and 0-10v in industrial control environments, including raceways, cable trays, and ducts.

Belden 9487 010 Key Features

• 1 pair (2 conductor) construction with 16 AWG stranded (19x29) TC - tinned copper conductors.
• PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon insulation with black, red color code.
• Black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket with ripcord: Yes for easier jacket removal.
• Shield: Unshielded.
• UL voltage rating: 600 V (TC), 150 V (NPLF).
• UL temperature: 90°C dry, 90°C wet.
• NEC / UL compliance: Article 336, Article 760, NPLF, TC.

Belden 9487 010 Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Elements	Pair(s)
No. of Elements	1
Conductor Type	Stranded
Earth/Ground Wires	No
Armor	No
Composite	No
Product Type	VNTC Control

Physical Dimensions & Weight

Insulation Nom. Thickness	0.022 in (0.56 mm)
Nom. Insulation Diameter	0.101 in (2.57 mm)
Jacket Nom. Thickness	0.048 in (1.2 mm)
Nom. Diameter	0.295 in (7.49 mm)
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)	0.295 in (7.49 mm)
Bulk Cable Weight	51 lbs/1000ft

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. Conductor DCR	4.45 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond	26 pF/ft (85 pF/m)
Nom. Inductance	0.15 μH/ft (0.49 μH/m)
Max. Current	6.2 Amps per Conductor at 25°C

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating	-30°C to +90°C Dry, 75°C wet
Bend Radius (Stationary Min.)	1.2 in (30 mm)
Bend Radius (Installation Min.)	1.2 in (30 mm)
Max. Pull Tension	70 lbs (32 kg)
Environmental Suitability	Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / Reaction to Fire	UL 1685 UL Loading, IEEE 1202, FT4
CPR Compliance	CPR Euroclass: Eca
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)
UK Regulation Compliance	UKCA Mark
APAC Compliance	China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Belden 9487 010 Applications

• Supports industrial control wiring for control and instrumentation signals such as 4-20ma and 0-10v.
• Installs in raceways, cable trays, and ducts for organized routing in control environments.
• Fits digital control and low voltage digital control (24v, …) signal connections in control systems.
• Connects instruments and related signal devices in control circuits.
• Works in distributed control system (DCS) and programmable logic controller (PLC) installations.
• Pairs with encoders and other feedback devices in control circuits.
• Commonly applied for solenoids, valves, actuators, and positioners in control systems.

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