Communication, Control,
and Industrial Cable
Cables you trust. Service you deserve.
Get control of
demanding applications
ommunication and
control are critical to any
electronic system. Whether
it’s the monitoring and
control of a wind turbine,
communication between drive
and motor on the factory floor,
or interconnections of CAD
systems in an
engineering
department,
the proper
communication
and control
cable is
critical to maintaining high
signal integrity.
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The broad range of
communication and control
cables from Alpha Wire means
you can find the right cable for
your application. Our cables
meet special needs, such as low-
capacitance cables for extended
transmission of digital signals,
such as the extra flexibility of
rubber insulation and jackets,
or excellent shielding for
electrically noisy environments.
We combine a wide range of
insulation materials, shielding
variations, conductor counts and
gauges, as well as other options
to create cables suited to any
application. From traditional
RS-232 connections to high-
speed telemetry and data
recording to
high-fidelity
microphone
systems, our
experience
in materials and expertise in
manufacturing means cable
built to perform electrically,
mechanically, and environmen-
tally. We know that a cable
is not simply a cable: it is the
conduit over which your critical
signals pass.
Our communication and
control line includes three
main categories:
•
Industrial series cable:
factory-tough cable
configured for standard
factory needs, such as drive
interconnections, conveyors,
or automation networks
•
Communication and control:
round multiconductor
and multipair cable in
configurations suited to
nearly any application
•
Flat cable:
planar
multiconductor cable
used primarily inside
cabinets or equipment
Flat cable
The planar geometry of flat
cable can save significant
space in board-to-board and
other interconnects within
equipment or cabinets. We
offer extruded flat cable with
both 0.050 and 0.025 pitch
for fast, easy mass termination
with IDC connectors.
Pitch
Conductors
Flat cables inherently offer
excellent signal transmission
characteristics, with low
capacitance, crosstalk,
and skew. For applications
requiring additional protection,
we also offer shielded and
twisted-to-flat configurations
for the improved crosstalk
performance of twisted pairs.
Conductor Range
Configurations
Unshielded extruded
Bonded rainbow cable
Twisted to flat
Round to flat with foil/braid shielding
Foil shielded with overall jacket
0.050
28 AWG tinned, stranded copper
9 - 64
0.025
30 AWG solid copper
26 - 60
Unshielded extruded
Series V VFD cable
drives performance
Series V VFD cable is
designed specifically for the
needs of variable-frequency
drives, combating the
continuous dielectric stresses
that cause other cables to fail.
Specially formulated XLPE
insulated conductors improve
performance and signal
integrity. Series V cable will
not degrade under heavy
electrical load and easily copes
with harmonics, corona
discharges, and power distortion.
The cable’s round geometry
ensures a symmetrical
profile and a corresponding
roundness to the foil/braid
shield to deliver the low
capacitance that allows longer
cable runs. The cable is
available with or without a
brake pair.
FIT® heat-shrink
products
A perfect complement to
our communication, control,
and industrial cables, FIT
preferred heat-shrink products
are made from premium
compounds under the tightest
manufacturing controls. This
means FIT will consistently
have excellent physical
characteristics, such as low
longitudinal shrinkage and
wide temperature ranges, while
providing a clean and neat
appearance when used alone
or on OEM equipment.
The FIT line consists of 23
different tubing types, each
designed
with unique
attributes
that offer
tubing
solutions for the broadest
possible range of applications
and environments. FIT
products are always in stock
and come in an unprecedented
variety of package sizes.
Industrial Series Cable
Applications
Alpha Wire Product
Features
18 – 8 AWG
3 – 65 conductors
PVC/nylon insulation
Oil-resistant PVC jacket
UL Type TC-ER (600 V)
UL Type MTW (600V)
UL Type WTTC (600V)
UL Type PLTC (300 V) (18-12AWG only)
Direct burial
Sunlight resistant
UL Oil Res. I
Improved oil and chemical resistance
18 – 8 AWG
3 – 65 conductors
PVC/nylon insulation
Oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer jacket
UL Type TC-ER (600 V)
UL Type PLTC (300 V) (18-12AWG only)
Sunlight resistant
UL Oil Res. I/II
Up to 20 million continuous rolling flex cycles
28 – 8 AWG
3 – 65 conductors
PVC/nylon insulation
Thermoplastic elastomer jacket
UL Type TC-ER (600 V)
UL Type PLTC (300 V) (18-12AWG only)
Sunlight resistant
UL Oil Res. I/II
Power cable
4-conductor power cable, with or without brake pair
18 – 8 AWG
Thermoplastic elastomer jacket
SF Series offers increased flexibility
UL Type TC-ER (600V)
UL Type WTTC (600V)
Sunlight resistant
UL Oil Res I/II
Control cable
3 to 6 pairs for resolver applications
9 conductors for encoder applications
20 AWG
Polyolefin insulation
Thermoplastic elastomer jacket
4-conductor cable
16 to 4/0 AWG
14-AWG brake pair
Cross-linked polyethylene insulation
PVC jacket
Small diameter
Low capacitance for improved signal transmission
UL Type TC-ER (600 V)
CSA I/II A/B 1000V FT4
Direct burial
Sunlight resistant
Low-loss RG-6/U 75-ohm coaxial cable
Double braid/foil shielding for maximum
signal integrity and run length
1 to 4 pairs
Braid/foil shield to reduce electrical noise sensitivity
UL Type PLTC Open Wiring (300 V)
Sunlight resistant
Power and data in a rugged two-pair cable
Sunlight resistant
Available for ODVA thick and thin trunks
Compliant with Allen-Bradley part numbers
1485 CPI-A and 1485 CPI-C
100-ohm impedance for Types A and B Fieldbus
150-ohm impedance for High-Speed Fieldbus
and PROFIBUS DP
Meets the requirements of Allen-Bradley Data
Highway Networks
Stationary
Cable trays
Light to moderate flex
Series M control cable
Cable trays
Light to moderate flex
Enhanced flexibility and routability
Series P enhanced control cable
High-flex cable track
Series F continuous flex control cable
Servomotors
Servodrives
Series S and SF servo power and control cables
Variable-frequency drives
Series V VFD cable
ControlNet™ cable
RS-485 cable
Industrial automation
DeviceNet™ cable
Fieldbus and PROFIBUS™ cable
Industrial twinax cable
Get control of your
communication and
control applications
Our line-up of standard
communication and control
cables gives you maximum
choice and fewer tradeoffs. By
offering you a comprehensive
collection of insulation/
jacketing materials, shielding
options, and conductor
counts, you can easily select
the cable that meets your
most demanding needs. We
have cables that go beyond
the ordinary to satisfy
rigorous requirements of EMI
performance, transmission
distances, flexibility, and
temperature extremes.
Communication & Control Cable
Insulation/Jacket Materials
Typical applications
for communication and
control cable include:
•
Audio systems: speakers,
microphones, intercoms
•
Broadcast and studio
•
Data transmission: RS-232,
422, 485
•
CAD/CAM
•
Computer peripherals
•
Business machines
•
Security systems: alarms,
cameras, sensors
•
Control systems
•
Instrumentation systems
•
Point-of-sale systems
•
Banking systems
Industrial series cable
from the factory floor
to process control
Alpha Wire’s industrial series
cables are well suited to the
widest range of industrial
applications. We offer a
range of cables for general
needs such as control wiring
in both stationary and
moving components. We
also offer application-specific
configurations for use with
drives, servo systems, and
factory protocols.
Typical applications for
industrial cable include:
•
High-flexibility applications
•
Factory equipment
interconnects
•
Robotics
•
Machine tools
•
Automotive assembly
equipment
•
Conveyor systems
•
Control panels
•
Transfer shuttles
•
Automated pick-and-place
systems
•
PLC controlled equipment
•
Automated handling
systems
•
Control/monitoring
of speed and position
in servo systems
PVC:
most popular general-purpose material, inherently flame resistant and
abrasion resistant
Irradiated PVC:
better resistance to soldering than standard PVC
Semirigid PVC:
better physical properties, such as abrasion resistance, than standard PVC
Rubber:
extremely flexible for applications such as portable cordage
Polyethylene:
better electrical properties and less flexibility than PVC; excellent water
resistance for outdoor and direct burial
Polypropylene:
better electrical properties and less flexibility than PVC
Foam PP and PE:
used as an insulation to achieve mid- and low-capacitance cable to allow
longer transmission distances with excellent signal integrity
Teflon® PTFE/FEP:
premium material with excellent high temperature range, electrical
properties, and chemical resistance
Plenum-rated PVC:
for use in plenum spaces
Shielding Options
Unshielded:
used where noise is not an issue
Overall foil shield:
used for moderate EMI levels; good high-frequency shielding
Overall foil/braid:
excellent performance for high EMI levels
Individual foil-shielded pairs:
offer both crosstalk protection and moderate
EMI performance
Individual foil-shielded pairs with overall foil/braid:
crosstalk protection and excellent
EMI protection
No. of Conductors
1 – 50 single conductors
1 – 50 pairs
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