AGKABEL Instrumentation B53 ESCS SWA – Individual & Overall Screened, Armoured
High-performance armoured instrumentation cable with a central communication wire, designed for data transmission, data acquisition, entry control, and time recording systems. Features Copper 0.5mm² (7/0.3mm) conductors, PVC V-90HT White/Red/Black numbered insulation, Aluminium/Polyester tape screen with Tinned Copper Drain Wire, a 7/0.25 TC communication wire (Orange PVC), Galvanised Steel Wire Armour, and a Flame Retardant PVC Black sheath. Compliant with AS/NZS 1125, AS/ACIF S008, and AS/NZS 3808. Max operating temperature: 75°C. Available in 4 to 36 pairs.
AGKABEL GRUPPE LIMITED presents the Instrumentation B53 ESCS SWA Cable, engineered for reliable signal transmission in critical data and control applications where additional mechanical protection is required. Featuring both individual and overall screening, this cable provides excellent protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk. The inclusion of a central communication wire adds versatility for specific system requirements. The Galvanised Steel Wire Armour (SWA) offers superior mechanical protection, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor installation in ducts or rack cable trays, as well as direct burial.
Construction & Standards
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Standard: AS/NZS 1125, AS/ACIF S008, AS/NZS 3808
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Voltage: 300/500V
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Conductor: Copper 0.5mm² (7/0.3mm)
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Insulation: PVC V-90HT White, Red and Black with number mark
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Screen: Aluminium/Polyester tape with 7/0.25mm Tinned Copper Drain Wire
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Communication Wire: 7/0.25 TC, PVCV-90HT (Orange) located in the centre of the cable
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Bedding: Flame Retardant PVC Black
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Armour: Galvanised Steel Wire
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Sheath: Flame Retardant PVC Black (Intrinsically Safe blue PVC Sheath)
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Max. Operating Temperature: 75°C
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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. Armoured version offers additional mechanical protection.
Technical Specifications Table
| Number of Pairs | No. of strands | Insulation Thickness (mm) | Drain Wire No. of strands | Nominal Diameter Over Bedding (mm) | Nominal Diameter Over Armour (mm) | Nominal Diameter Overall (mm) | Approx. Weight (Kg/km) |
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| 4 | 7/0.3mm | 0.4 | 7/0.25mmTC | 12 | 14.5 | 16.7 | 580 |
| 6 | 7/0.3mm | 0.4 | 7/0.25mmTC | 14.2 | 16.7 | 19.3 | 730 |
| 8 | 7/0.3mm | 0.4 | 7/0.25mmTC | 16.4 | 18.9 | 21.7 | 860 |
| 10 | 7/0.3mm | 0.4 | 7/0.25mmTC | 18.4 | 20.9 | 23.9 | 1000 |
| 12 | 7/0.3mm | 0.4 | 7/0.25mmTC | 19.8 | 22.3 | 25.3 | 1130 |
| 16 | 7/0.3mm | 0.4 | 7/0.25mmTC | 22.5 | 25.7 | 29.3 | 1600 |
| 24 | 7/0.3mm | 0.4 | 7/0.25mmTC | 31.4 | 35.4 | 39.8 | 2600 |
| 36 | 7/0.3mm | 0.4 | 7/0.25mmTC | 33.3 | 37.3 | 41.9 | 3100 |
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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. The armoured version offers additional mechanical protection.
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 and armour does this cable have?
It features individual and overall screening using Aluminium/Polyester tape with a 7/0.25mm Tinned Copper Drain Wire. It also features Galvanised Steel Wire Armour (SWA) for additional mechanical protection.
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 standards does this cable comply with?
It complies with AS/NZS 1125, AS/ACIF S008, and 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 the B50/B56 and B53 series?
The B53 series includes a central communication wire in addition to the individual and overall screening, making it suitable for systems requiring an extra communication path, whereas the B50/B56 series do not have this central wire.







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