APPLICATION:
Our 18/8 Triad (24-Conductor) Shielded TC-ER Instrumentation Cable (600V) is suitable for control, instrumentation and process control circuits, where protection against electrostatic interference from both outside of the cable and from pair to pair is needed. TC-ER Shielded Triads with Overall Shield (STOS) cables are suitable for wet or dry applications, direct burial, indoor or outdoor locations, installed in cable trays, ducts, aerially or conduits and for applications up to 600 volt and temperatures up to 90°C. TC-ER SPOS Instrumentation Cables are suitable for use in Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous locations per NEC.
CONDUCTORS:
Stranded soft drawn bare copper conductor, per ASTM B3 & B-8
INSULATION:
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulation with a nylon overcoat
JACKET:
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) jacket, which is water, chemical, sunlight and abrasion resistant
COLOR CODE:
Triads: Black, White and Red Numbered
SHIELD:
Aluminum polyester foil with 100% coverage on each pair, with an overall aluminum polyester foil with 100% coverage with a tinned copper drain wire in contact with all shields
"Master your most complex control systems—engineered with 8 individually shielded triads to eliminate crosstalk across 24 conductors in a single, high-durability pull."
Why Project Managers Specify 18/8 Triad Cable
This heavy-duty 24-conductor (8-Triad) instrumentation cable is designed for high-density signal environments. It allows you to consolidate eight separate process loops into one ruggedized run, significantly reducing your footprint in cable trays and overhead supports.
Maximum Signal Isolation (SPOS): Each of the eight triads is individually wrapped in 100% aluminum polyester foil, then protected by an overall foil shield. This "Shielded Pairs with Overall Shield" construction is essential for high-density runs to prevent "data corruption" between adjacent loops.
Massive Labor Savings (TC-ER): Rated for Exposed Run (ER), this cable is UL-listed for installation without conduit or raceways. One pull replaces eight, and the "ER" rating eliminates the need for miles of expensive pipe.
Industrial Toughness: Built with a sunlight-resistant and chemical-resistant PVC/Nylon jacket. It is fully rated for Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous locations, making it the standard for refineries and chemical processing plants.
Tinned Copper Drain Wire: Includes a flexible tinned copper drain wire in constant contact with the shields for easy, reliable grounding of all 24 conductors.
More Common Applications
Centralized Control Rooms: Connecting large sensor banks (Temperature, Flow, Pressure) to a main DCS or PLC cabinet.
Oil & Gas Refineries: Managing complex multi-valve and multi-motor feedback loops in hazardous zones.
Power Generation Facilities: Reliable data transmission for multi-zone monitoring in turbines and boilers.
Infrastructure & Mining: Durable enough for the mechanical abuse of mine shafts and large-scale utility projects.
All values are nominal and subject to correction