AGKABEL Instrumentation B53 CS – Overall Screened

AGKABEL GRUPPE LIMITED presents the Instrumentation B53 CS Cable, engineered for reliable signal transmission in critical data and control applications. Featuring overall screening, this cable provides excellent protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI). The inclusion of a central communication wire adds versatility for specific system requirements. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor installation in ducts or rack cable trays, making it ideal for data acquisition, entry control, and time recording systems. The flame-retardant PVC sheath ensures safety in sensitive environments.

Construction & Standards

Standard: AS/NZS 3808
Voltage: 300/500V
Conductor: Copper 0.5mm² (7/0.3mm)
Insulation: PVC V-90HT White, Red and Black with number mark
Communication Wire: 7/0.25 TC, PVC V-90HT (Orange) located in the centre of the cable
Screen: Aluminium/Polyester tape with 7/0.25mm Tinned Copper Drain Wire
Sheath: Flame Retardant PVC Black (Intrinsically Safe blue PVC Sheath)
Max. Operating Temperature: 75°C
Sheath Marking: Manufacture name (trademark) and type, Production year/week or batch number, Metre-marked

Application
Suitable for data transmission, operating data acquisition, entry control and time recording system. Indoor and outdoor installation in duct or rack cable tray.

Technical Specifications Table

Number of Pairs	No. of strands	Insulation Thickness (mm)	Drain Wire No. of strands	Overall Diameter (mm)	Minimum installed bending radius (mm)	Maximum pulling tension kN	Approx. Weight (Kg/km)
4	7/0.3mm	0.4	7/0.25mmTC	10.8	90	0.46	140
6	7/0.3mm	0.4	7/0.25mmTC	13	110	0.67	200
8	7/0.3mm	0.4	7/0.25mmTC	14.7	120	0.88	260
10	7/0.3mm	0.4	7/0.25mmTC	16.5	140	1.1	310
12	7/0.3mm	0.4	7/0.25mmTC	17.8	150	1.3	360
16	7/0.3mm	0.4	7/0.25mmTC	20.4	170	1.7	470
24	7/0.3mm	0.4	7/0.25mmTC	24.7	200	2.5	680
36	7/0.3mm	0.4	7/0.25mmTC	30	240	3.8	990

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the primary applications for this cable?
It is suitable for data transmission, operating data acquisition, entry control, and time recording systems. It can be installed indoors and outdoors in ducts or rack cable trays.

2. What is the maximum operating temperature?
The maximum operating temperature is 75°C.

3. What materials are used for the conductor and insulation?
The conductor is Copper 0.5mm² (7/0.3mm). The insulation is PVC V-90HT (White, Red, and Black with number mark).

4. What type of screening does this cable have?
It features overall screening using Aluminium/Polyester tape with a 7/0.25mm Tinned Copper Drain Wire.

5. What is the purpose of the Communication Wire?
The cable includes a 7/0.25 TC communication wire (Orange PVC) located in the centre of the cable, providing an additional conductor for specific system requirements or communication protocols.

6. What is the voltage rating of this cable?
The voltage rating is 300/500V.

7. What standard does this cable comply with?
It complies with AS/NZS 3808.

8. What sizes and pair configurations are available?
Available in 4 to 36 pairs, all with 0.5mm² conductors.

9. What is the difference between this CS cable and the ESCS version?
The CS (Overall Screened) version has a single overall screen for general EMI protection. The ESCS (Individual and Overall Screened) version has both individual pair screens and an overall screen, providing superior protection against crosstalk between pairs in addition to external EMI.