Okonite C-L-X® Okoseal-N® SP-OS Type MC-HL Armored Class 1 Instrumentation Cable

A Bare Stranded Copper Conductor

B Okoseal Insulation/Nylon Jacket

C Tinned Stranded Copper Group Drain Wire

D Aluminum/Polyester Tape

E Twisted, Shielded Pairs/Triads

F Tinned Stranded Copper Drain Wire

G Aluminum/Polyester Tape

H Rip Cord

J Inner Black Okoseal Jacket

K Impervious, Continuous, Corrugated Aluminum C-L-X Sheath

L Outer Black Okoseal Jacket

Specifications
Conductors: Bare soft annealed copper, Class B, 7-strand concentric per ASTM B-8.

Insulation: Flame-retardant Okoseal (PVC) per UL 83, 15 mils nominal thickness, 90°C temperature rating.

Insulation Jacket: Nylon per UL 83, 4 mils nominal thickness.

Conductor Identification: Pigmented black and white in pairs, black, white and red in triads.

Group Shield: Aluminum polyester tape overlapped to provide 100% coverage, and a 7-strand tinned copper drain wire, two sizes smaller than the conductor. All group shields are completely isolated from each other.

Assembly: Pairs or triads assembled with left-hand lay. Non-wicking fillers included where required to provide a round cable.

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

Inner Jacket: Black, flame-retardant Okoseal per UL Standard 1569. A rip cord is laid longitudinally under the jacket to facilitate removal.

C-L-X Sheath: A close-fitting, impervious, continuously welded and corrugated, aluminum sheath meeting UL 1569 provides complete protection against moisture, liquids, and gases, has excellent mechanical strength, and provides equipment grounding through the sheath.

Outer Jacket: Black, flame-retardant Okoseal per UL Standard 1569.

Classifications: UL Listed as Type MC-HL Articles 501, 502, and 503 of the National Electrical Code.

Applications
Okonite C-L-X type SP-OS (shielded pairs or triads - overall shield) instrumentation cables are designed for use on Class 1 Remote-Control Signaling circuits or where a 600V cable is desired, as instrumentation, process control, or computer cable transmitting signals at levels above 100 mili-volts in circuits where maximum noise protection is required. Protection from interference among groups as well as external sources is provided by individual group shields as well as an overall cable shield. For use indoors or outdoors; wet or dry locations; in cable trays’ in raceways; supported by a messenger wire; for direct burial; in Classes I, II, and III, Divisions 1 and 2 and Class I, Zone 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Articles 501, 502,503 and 505. For use as non-power limited fire protective signaling cable (NPLF) per NEC Code 760.
The isolated individual shields over each pair, when properly grounded, prevent crosstalk or capacitive coupling between adjacent pairs which occurs with ac signals, particularly the pulse type.
The overall shield eliminates most of the static interference from the electric field radiated by power cables and other electrical equipment.
The C-L-X sheath provides physical protection against mechanical damage as required in NEC Section 725-8 as well as complete protection against moisture or gases entering the cable.
For dc service in wet locations, X-Olene insulation is recommended.

Product Features

UL listed for cable tray use, direct burial and sunlight resistant.
Passes the IEEE 383-1974 and IEEE 1202-1991 vertical tray flame tests.
Passes the 210,000 BTU Vertical Tray Flame Test utilizing the corner configuration and the ICEA T-29-520 Vertical Tray Flame Test.
C-L-X enclosure permits installation in cable tray containing light and power cables without a barrier separator.
Individual pairs or triads are numbered and color coded for simplified hook-up.
Individual units are completely isolated for maximum noise rejection.
Impervious, continuous sheath excludes moisture, gases and liquids.
C-L-X sheath exceeds equipment grounding conductor requirements of NEC Article 250.
Excellent compression and impact resistance.
Lower installed system cost than conduit or EMT systems.
OSHA Acceptable.
Complies with NEC Articles 501, 502 & 503 for hazardous locations.
UL listed as Type MC-HL and Marine Shipboard cable.
American Bureau of Shipping listed as CWCMC Type MC-HL.
Recognized by US Coast Guard as Type MC and CWCMC.
Suitable for low temperature installation to -40°C.
Meets API Standards 14 F and 14FZ.

#16 AWG - Multi Pair & Triad (SP-OS) Type MC-HL

1-Catalog Number
2-Number of Pairs
3-Number of Triads
4-Inner Jacket Thickness - mils
5-Core O.D. Nominal - Inches
6-C-L-X O.D. - Inches

7-Outer Jacket mils
8-Nominal Cable O.D. - Inches
9-Cross-Sectional Area * Sq. In.
10-Net Weight Lbs./1000’
11-Ship Weight Lbs./1000’

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
561-60-3402 561-60-3404 561-60-3406	2 4 6		50 50 50	.45 .56 .66	.67 .80 .89	50 50 50	.78 .91 1.00	0.48 0.65 0.79	234 335 421	314 415 501
561-60-3408 561-60-3410 561-60-3412	8 10 12		50 50 50	.70 .79 .85	.93 1.06 1.11	50 50 50	1.04 1.17 1.22	0.85 1.08 1.17	492 601 674	572 681 780
561-60-3416 561-60-3420 561-60-3424	16 20 24		50 50 50	.98 1.06 1.12	1.23 1.34 1.42	50 50 50	1.40 1.45 1.53	1.54 1.65 1.84	842 977 1118	948 1120 1261
561-60-3436 561-60-3450	36 50		60 60	1.37 1.57	1.64 1.92	60 60	1.82 2.05	2.60 3.30	1586 2124	1773 2416
561-65-3404 561-65-3408 561-65-3412		4 8 12	50 50 50	.61 .82 .98	.84 1.06 1.24	50 50 50	.95 1.17 1.35	0.71 1.08 1.54	395 637 863	475 717 969
561-65-3416 561-65-3424 561-65-3436		16 24 36	50 50 50	1.10 1.30 1.58	1.37 1.60 1.96	50 60 60	1.48 1.73 2.09	1.72 2.35 3.43	1058 1485 2141	1201 1672 2426

Authorized Stock Item: Available from our Customer Service Centers.

* Cross-sectional area for calculation of cable tray fill in accordance with NEC Section 392.9.

Jackets: Optional jacket types available - consult local sales office.

Copper or bronze C-L-X available on special order.

To order C-L-X Type SP-OS without the outer Okoseal jacket (not “HL” listed), change the sixth digit of the catalog number from 3 to 1, for example to order 1 pr. 20 AWG with a bare aluminum C-L-X, the catalog number would be 564-10-1212.

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


ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Conductor Resistance, nominal..............................ohms/1000 ft. @20°C 
16 AWG......................................................................4.1                   
Insulation Test Voltage (spark test)...................................6000 Volts ac   
Dielectric Test Voltage...................................2000 Volts ac for 60 sec.    
Insulation Resistance Constant @60°F minimum                                        
(natural material typical value).....2000 Megohms-1000 ft.                     
Loop Resistance, nominal (2 conductor)..............ohms-1000 ft @20°C     
16 AWG....................................................................8.2                     
Mutual Capacitance (PF/ft.)*                                                                     
#16..............................................................................60                     
*Typical Value