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Product Data
Section 5: Sheet
21

Type P-OS
Type ITC/PLTC Thermocouple Extension Cable
Multiple Pair - Overall Shield - 105°C Rating
For Cable Tray Use
UL 

A  Solid Thermocouple Alloy Conductor

B  Okoseal Insulation

C  Twisted Pairs

D  Communication Wire

E  Aluminum/Synthetic Polymer Tape

F  Tinned Stranded Copper Drain Wire

G  Rip Cord

H  Okoseal Jacket


Specifications
Conductors: Solid alloys per ANSI MC 96.1

Insulation: Flame-retardant Okoseal (PVC) per UL Standards 13 and 2250, 15 mils nominal thickness, 105°C temperature rating.

Conductor Identification: Pigmented insulation on individual conductors, negative conductor numerically printed for group identification.

Communications Wire: 22 AWG, solid strand, bare copper conductor 12 mils nominal flame-retardant Okoseal insulation, 105°C temperature rating.

Assembly: Pairs assembled with left-hand lay. Flame-retardant, non-wicking fillers included where required to provide a round cable.

Cable Shield: Aluminum/Polyester backed tape overlapped to provide 100% coverage, and a 7-strand tinned copper drain wire, same size as the conductor.

Jacket: Color-coded, flame-retardant Okoseal per UL Standards 13 and 2250. A rip cord is laid longitudinally under the jacket to facilitate removal.

Classification: UL Listed as Type ITC/PLTC - Instrumentation Tray Cable/Power Limited Tray Cable for use in accordance with Article 725 and 727 of the National Electrical Code.

The cables comply with UL 2250 and UL 13 for CL2 and CL3.

Applications
Okonite Type P-OS (Pair/triad - Overall Shield) Thermocouple Extension cables are designed for use as instrumentation and process control cables in ITC non-classified or labeled circuits up to 150 volts and 5 amps (750VA) and in Class 2 or 3 Power-Limited circuits where shielding against external interference is required, but shielding against interference among groups is not required; indoors or outdoors; in wet or dry locations with conductor operating temperatures up to 105°C; in cable trays; in raceways; supported by a messenger wire; under raised floors; for direct burial. Suitable Class I, Division 2, Class II, Division 2, or Class III, Division 2 hazardous locations. Also for use as Power-Limited fire protective signaling cable (FPL) per NEC Code 760.

Product Features

  •  Passes the UL 1581 and IEEE 383-1974 vertical tray flame tests.
  •  Sunlight resistant and oil resistant.
  • UL listed for direct burial (4/C #20 AWG or 2/C #18 and larger)
  •  Individual pairs are numbered and color-coded for simplified hook-up.
  •  Good external noise rejection.
  •  Excellent weathering characteristics.
  • OSHA Acceptable.
  •  Flexible, easy to handle, splice and terminate.
  •  100% shield coverage for reduced electromagnet noise pick-up.
  • Communication wire included in each cable for voice communication
    during installation or instrument calibration.
  •  Suitable for low temperature installation of -40°C.

Conductors: 20 AWG
Okoseal Insulation: 15 mils

 1-ASA/ISA Type
 2-Catalog Number
 3-Number of Pairs
 4-Jacket - mils

 5-Nominal Cable O.D. - (In.)
 6-Cross-Sectional Area (sq in)
 7-Approx Net Weight (lbs/1000’)
 8-Approx Ship Weight (lbs/1000’)

1

2

3 4 5 6 7 8

EX

284-20-1204
284-20-1208
284-20-1210
4
8
10

40
50
50

.38
.50
.60

.11
.20
.28

76
132
164

87
155
188

284-20-1212
284-20-1216
284-20-1220
12
16
20

50
60
60

.59
.67
.72

.27
.35
.41

182
241
285

206
280
324

284-20-1224
284-20-1236
284-20-1250
24
36
50

60
70
70

.80
.91
1.06

.50
.65
.88

334
477
632

374
541
712

JX

284-20-2204
284-20-2208
284-20-2210
4
8
10

40
50
50

.38
.50
.60

.11
.20
.28

75
131
162

86
154
186

284-20-2212
284-20-2216
284-20-2220
12
16
20

50
60
60

.59
.67
.72

.27
.35
.41

179
237
281

203
276
320

284-20-2224
284-20-2236
284-20-2250
24
36
50

60
70
70

.80
.91
1.06

.50
.65
.88

329
470
622

368
534
702

KX

284-20-3204
284-20-3208
284-20-3210
4
8
10

40
50
50

.38
.50
.60

.11
.20
.28

76
132
164

87
155
188

284-20-3212
284-20-3216
284-20-3220
12
16
20

50
60
60

.59
.67
.72

.27
.35
.41

182
241
285

206
280
324

284-20-3224
284-20-3236
284-20-3250
24
36
50

60
70
70

.80
.91
1.06

.50
.65
.88

334
477
632

373
541
712

TX

284-20-4204
284-20-4208
284-20-4210
4
8
10

40
50
50

.38
.50
.60

.11
.20
.28

77
134
166

88
157
190

284-20-4212
284-20-4216
284-20-4220
12
16
20

50
60
60

.59
.67
.72

.27
.35
.41

182
244
289

206
283
328

284-20-4224
284-20-4236
284-20-4250
24
36
50

60
70
70

.80
.91
1.06

.50
.65
.88

339
485
642

378
549
722

ASA/ISA COLOR CODE AND LIMITS OF ERROR

ASA/ISA
Type

Positive Wire

Negative Wire

Outer
Jacket
Color

Temperature
Range°C

Limits of Error

Wire
Size (AWG)

Nom. Loop
Resistance
Per 100’ @ 20°C

Alloy

Color

Alloy

Color

Standard

Special (1)

EX

Chromel

Purple

Constantan

Red

Purple

0 to 200°C

±  1.7°C

16
20

27.8 ohms
70.7 ohms

JX

Iron

White

Constantan

Red

Black

0 to 200°C

±  2.2°C

± 1.1°C

16
20

13.9 ohms
35.7 ohms

KX

Chromel

Yellow

Alumel

Red

Yellow

0 to 200°C

±  2.2°C

16
20

23.6 ohms
59.0 ohms

TX

Copper

Blue

Constantan

Red

Blue

-60 to 100°C

±  1.0°C

±  0.5°C

16
20

12.0 ohms
29.8 ohms

SX available upon request.

(1)  Special grade alloy conductors for JX and TX are available on special order.

  Cross-sectional area for calculation of cable tray fill in accordance with NEC Section 318-9

Length Tolerance: Cut lengths of 1000 feet or longer are subject to a tolerance of ± 10%; less than 1000 feet ±15%.


ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Per UL Standard 2250

Insulation Test Voltage (spark test)................................5000 Volts ac
Dielectric Test Voltage.................................1500 Volts ac for 15 sec.
Shield Isolation Test                                                                              
Pair to Cable Shield............................exceeds 100 Megohms/1000 ft.

Insulation Resistance Constant @60°F, minimum                                  
(natural material typical value)..............................2000 Ohms-1000 ft.
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