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XLPE/PVC Type TC-ER cable for audio circuits

PRODUCT REAL SHOT

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18 AWG Overall Shielded XLPE/PVC 600V Instrumentation Type TC-ER Cable for Industrial Signal Wiring

This 18 AWG single overall shield 600V tray cable is reliable 600V XLPE/PVC instrumentation cable for intercom circuits, a standard XLPE/PVC TC-ER instrumentation cable for alarm circuits, certified XLPE/PVC Type TC-ER cable for intercom circuits, and ideal wiring solution as XLPE/PVC TC-ER instrumentation cable for industrial control. Constructed with Class B fully annealed bare copper stranded conductors, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, aluminum polyester foil overall shield paired with 20AWG tinned copper drain wire and black PVC outer jacket, this Type TC-ER cable complies with UL 1277 & UL 1685 standards, rated 90°C for wet and dry environments, with sunlight resistance and -25°C cold bend performance, supporting exposed run, cable tray, conduit and direct burial installation for multiple industrial signal systems.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

600V XLPE tray cable for industrial control

Product Description

The XLPE/PVC, 600V Instrumentation, Type TC-ER and Direct Burial Cables consist of fully annealed bare copper Class B stranded conductors (in pairs or triads), covered with Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, overall shielded or individually and overall shielded and black PVC jacket. These cables are used in control systems, audio, intercom, alarm circuits and energy management.

Applications

In free air, ducts, cable trays, conduit, raceways and direct burial
Approved for Class I, Div. 2 industrial hazardous locations per NEC
Permitted for Exposed Run (ER) used in accordance with NEC for 3 or more conductors; two conductors without a ground wire are Type TC only

Features

Rated at 90°C wet or dry
Ripcord (as needed)
Excellent sunlight resistance
Meets cold bend test at -25°C

SPECIFICATIONS
Conductor Count	Available in 1-pair through 36-pairs, and 1-triad through 24-triads
Conductor	Fully annealed bare copper Class B
Gauge Sizes	Available in 18 or 16 AWG
Insulation	Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Color Coding	Per ICEA S-58-679 Method 9, Table E-1 (black-white-red), plus one conductor per pair/triad printed for identification; additional color coding options available
Shield Options	Overall (OS): Overall Aluminum polyester (mylar) foil shield in contact with 20 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire Individual and Overall (IS/OS): Combination of both individual and overall with Aluminum polyester (mylar) foil shield in contact with 20 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire
Jacket	Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Jacket Marking	00000 FT GREATER WIRE CABLE XXAWG XX/PR (or TR) XLPE/PVC OS (or IS or IS/OS) 600V 90C WET OR DRY TYPE TC-ER (UL) SUN RES DIR BUR MADE IN USA MMDDYYYY
Packaging	Non-returnable wood reels in a variety of lengths and dimensions
Performance Compliances	ASTM B3, ASTM B8, ASTM B33 UL® 44 UL 1277 UL 1685 (flame exposure test) ANSI/NEMA WC 57/ICEA S-73-532
Other Compliances	EPA 40 CFR, Part 261 OSHA RoHS-compliant/RoHS 2-compliant REACH-compliant

Overall Shielded

Pair Count	Conductor Size AWG	Insulation Thickness in (mm)	Jacket Thickness in (mm)	Approx. Overall Diameter in (mm)	Approx. Net Weight lbs/kft (kg/km)
1	18	0.030(0.76)	0.045(1.14)	0.32(8.2)	50(68)
-	18	0.030(0.76)	0.045(1.14)	0.34(8.6)	60 (83)
2	18	0.030(0.76)	0.045(1.14)	0.46(11.7)	80(113)
4	18	0.030(0.76)	0.060(1.52)	0.57(14.5)	135(198)
8	18	0.030(0.76)	0.060(1.52)	0.73(18.5)	220(326)
12	18	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	0.92(23.5)	345(506)
16	18	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.02(26.0)	425(629)
20	18	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.13(28.7)	510(753)
24	18	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.26(31.9)	595(882)
36	18	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.44(36.5)	820(1,219)
1	16	0.030(0.76)	0.045(1.14)	0.35(8.8)	60 (83)
-	16	0.030(0.76)	0.045(1.14)	0.37(9.3)	70(102)
2	16	0.030(0.76)	0.045(1.14)	0.50(12.7)	95(140)
4	16	0.030(0.76)	0.060(1.52)	0.62(15.7)	170 (249)
8	16	0.030(0.76)	0.060(1.52)	0.80(20.2)	285(421)
12	16	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.01(25.6)	440(651)
16	16	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.12(28.4)	550(817)
20	16	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.24(31.4)	665(986)
24	16	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.37(34.9)	780(1,159)
36	16	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.57(40.0)	1,095(1,625)
Individually and Overall Shielded
Pair Count	Conductor Size AWG	Insulation Thickness in (mm)	Jacket Thickness in (mm)	Approx. Overall Diameter in (mm)	Approx. Net Weight lbs/kft (kg/km)
2	18	0.030(0.76)	0.045(1.14)	0.50(12.8)	85(124)
4	18	0.030(0.76)	0.060(1.52)	0.62(15.7)	150(220)
8	18	0.030(0.76)	0.060(1.52)	0.80(20.3)	250(369)
12	18	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.01(25.7)	390(574)
16	18	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.12(28.5)	485(716)
20	18	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.24(31.5)	580(861)
24	18	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.38(35.1)	680(1,010)
36	18	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.58(40.2)	945(1,406)
2	16	0.030(0.76)	0.060(1.52)	0.58(14.7)	120 (175)
4	16	0.030(0.76)	0.060(1.52)	0.67(17.0)	185(271)
8	16	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	0.91(23.1)	350(517)
12	16	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.10(27.9)	485(719)
16	16	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.22(31.0)	610(906)
20	16	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.36(34.4)	740(1,095)
24	16	0.030(0.76)	0.080(2.03)	1.51(38.3)	870(1,289)
36	16	0.030(0.76)	0.110(2.79)	1.79(45.5)	1,320(1,963)

CERTIFICATIONS

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FAQ

Which intercom wiring projects can this TC-ER cable be used for?

It is specially developed as 600V XLPE/PVC instrumentation cable for intercom circuits, also categorized as qualified XLPE/PVC Type TC-ER cable for intercom circuits, delivering stable low-noise signal transmission for factory audio intercom and building intercom systems.

Is this overall shield cable suitable for fire alarm circuit wiring?

Yes, it serves as professional XLPE/PVC TC-ER instrumentation cable for alarm circuits, approved for Class I Div.2 hazardous industrial locations and meets NEC installation requirements for alarm control loops.

What core industrial control scenarios does this XLPE-PVC instrumentation cable cover?

As versatile XLPE/PVC TC-ER instrumentation cable for industrial control, it fits process control systems, energy management equipment, monitoring signal loops and all standard industrial low-voltage control wiring.

What full range of certifications does this 18AWG overall shield TC-ER cable meet?

It meets ASTM copper standards, UL 44, UL 1277, UL 1685 flame test, ANSI/ICEA industry specs, plus EPA, OSHA, RoHS and REACH global environmental & safety compliance standards.

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