APPLICATION:
Our 18/6 Pair (12-Conductor) Shielded TC-ER Instrumentation Cable (600V) issuitable 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 Pairs with Overall Shield (SPOS) 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 90C. 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:
Black & White numbered pairs

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

“Consolidate six independent signal loops into a single, high-performance pullengineered with individually shielded pairs and an overall foil shield for total EMI protection in complex control arrays.”

Why Engineers Specify Our 18/6 Pair Cable

This 12-conductor (6-Pair) instrumentation cable is the professional choice for multi-point process monitoring. It allows you to streamline your installation by running six separate signal circuits in one ruggedized jacket while maintaining total electrical isolation between every pair.

• Maximum Signal Isolation (SPOS): Each of the six pairs is wrapped in its own 100% aluminum polyester foil shield, 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 six individual cables, cutting your material costs and installation time by more than half.

• Hazardous Environment Ready: Fully compliant with Class 1 Division 2 requirements. The chemical-resistant and sunlight-resistant PVC/Nylon jacket is engineered for the rigors of refineries, chemical plants, and wastewater facilities.

• Precision Numbering: Every pair is clearly numbered 1 through 6 (Black & White), ensuring fast, error-free termination even in crowded control cabinets.

More Common Applications

• Centralized DCS & PLC Hubs: Connecting large sensor banks (Pressure, Flow, Level) to a main industrial control room.

• Petrochemical & Refining: Managing multi-valve and multi-motor feedback in high-density hazardous zones.

• Power Generation: Critical signal wiring for large-scale turbines and complex monitoring systems.

• Large-Scale Infrastructure: Reliable, consolidated signal transmission for bridges, tunnels, and water treatment plants.

All values are nominal and subject to correction