ICEA S-73-532 THHN/THWN-2 Screened Control Cable 600V
ICEA S-73-532 referenced THHN/THWN-2 Screened Control Cable is a 600V, 90°C multiconductor control cable using bare annealed copper conductors, PVC-FR/nylon insulation, an aluminum-tape overall screen, a tinned-copper drain wire and a special PVC outer sheath. This page focuses on the control- and instrumentation-cable construction, identification and shielding aspects associated with the ICEA/NEMA standard framework.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The cable combines color-identified THHN/THWN-2 insulated conductors with an overall aluminum-tape screen and dedicated tinned-copper drain wire. The source product specification explicitly states that core identification is color coded as E2 per ICEA S-73-532, making conductor identification a particularly relevant part of this standard-focused page.
ANSI/NEMA WC 57 / ICEA S-73-532 is a control, thermocouple-extension and instrumentation cable standard covering key areas such as conductors, insulation systems, shielding and coverings. For this product, the most relevant features are the copper conductors, PVC/nylon insulation system, E2 core identification, aluminum-tape screen, drain wire and finished multicore jacketed construction.
KEY FEATURES
- ICEA S-73-532 referenced control-cable construction.
- E2 core identification per ICEA S-73-532 stated in the source data.
- 600V voltage rating and +90°C temperature rating.
- Bare annealed copper conductors.
- PVC-FR / nylon insulated conductors.
- Aluminum-tape overall screen.
- Tinned-copper 16 AWG 7-strand drain wire.
- Special black PVC outer sheath.
- 2 to 50 core range with 10, 12 and 14 AWG options depending on core count.
CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Conductor | Bare annealed copper |
Insulation | PVC-FR / Nylon (flame-retardant PVC with nylon covering) |
Screen | Aluminum tape |
Drain Wire | Tinned copper, 16 AWG, 7-strand |
Ripcord | Nylon |
Outer Sheath | Special PVC |
Sheath Colour | Black |
Core Identification | Color coded as E2 per ICEA S-73-532 |
E2 CORE IDENTIFICATION
The source specification states that the cable cores are color coded as E2 per ICEA S-73-532. For project submittals, the required identification method should be confirmed together with the core count, AWG size and any customer-specific numbering or color schedule.
ICEA S-73-532 RELATED DESIGN FEATURES
Design Feature | Product Relevance |
Control-Cable Function | Multiconductor control cable for industrial control circuits |
Copper Conductors | Bare annealed copper conductors; ASTM B3/B8 listed as related material/conductor references |
PVC/Nylon Insulation | THHN/THWN-2 style PVC-FR / nylon insulation system |
Core Identification | E2 color coding specifically stated per ICEA S-73-532 |
Metal Tape Shield | Aluminum-tape overall screen around the multicore assembly |
Drain Wire | Tinned-copper 16 AWG 7-strand drain wire |
Outer Covering | Special black PVC outer sheath |
Electrical Selection Data | Nominal ampacity, dimensions and product rating provided by the product schedule |
STANDARD REFERENCE & COMPLIANCE
Item | Details |
Referenced Standard | ICEA S-73-532 |
Current Joint Designation | ANSI/NEMA WC 57 / ICEA S-73-532-2021 |
ANSI Approval Date | December 6, 2021 |
Product Rating | 600V screened control cable |
Compliance Note | The product specification references ICEA S-73-532 and states E2 core identification. For edition-specific or full-standard compliance, confirm the required construction and test documentation during technical review. |
The current ICEA/NEMA document is ANSI/NEMA WC 57 / ICEA S-73-532-2021, Standard for Control, Thermocouple Extension, and Instrumentation Cables. The standard is still listed by ICEA under its Control and Instrumentation documents.
WHY ICEA S-73-532 MATTERS FOR THIS PRODUCT
The ICEA page should not duplicate the UL 1277 page. Its technical emphasis is the control-cable design itself: conductor construction, insulation, identification, metallic shielding and coverings. That makes it useful for engineers and buyers comparing screened control-cable designs rather than only checking tray installation eligibility.
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
- Multiconductor industrial control circuits.
- Supervisory and process-control wiring where an overall screen is required.
- Oil, gas and petrochemical control systems where the project specification calls for this cable construction.
- Screened control routes in tray, wireway, duct or conduit.
- Wet or dry industrial locations as stated in the source data.
- Outdoor tray installations where the specified cable marking and sunlight-resistant requirement are satisfied.
The following dimensions and ampacity values are reproduced from the source product data for the listed 600V screened cable constructions.
| Cores | AWG | PVC Insul. mm | Nylon mm | Sheath mm | Overall Dia. mm | Weight kg/km | Nominal Ampacity A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 10.87 | 189 | 40 |
| 2 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 9.35 | 132 | 30.0 |
| 3 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 11.52 | 251 | 40 |
| 3 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 9.87 | 174 | 30.0 |
| 3 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 8.67 | 129 | 25.0 |
| 4 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 12.61 | 290 | 32/40 |
| 4 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 10.74 | 219 | 24.0/30.0 |
| 4 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 9.42 | 159 | 20.0/25.0 |
| 5 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 14.57 | 414 | 32 |
| 5 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 11.69 | 272 | 24.0 |
| 5 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 10.24 | 190 | 20.0 |
| 6 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 15.82 | 479 | 32 |
| 6 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 12.70 | 310 | 24.0 |
| 6 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 11.10 | 220 | 20.0 |
| 7 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 15.82 | 540 | 28 |
| 7 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 12.70 | 338 | 21.0 |
| 7 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 11.10 | 243 | 17.5 |
| 8 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 17.35 | 609 | 28 |
| 8 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 14.53 | 394 | 21.0 |
| 8 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 12.14 | 277 | 17.5 |
| 9 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 18.69 | 679 | 28 |
| 9 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 15.60 | 470 | 21.0 |
| 9 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 13.06 | 307 | 17.5 |
| 10 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 19.95 | 748 | 20 |
| 10 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 16.61 | 513 | 21.0 |
| 10 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 14.68 | 362 | 12.5 |
| 11 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 20.24 | 811 | 20 |
| 11 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 16.84 | 549 | 15.0 |
| 11 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 14.68 | 388 | 12.5 |
| 12 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 21.89 | 930 | 20 |
| 12 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 17.34 | 595 | 15.0 |
| 12 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 15.31 | 421 | 12.5 |
| 13 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 22.27 | 984 | 20 |
| 13 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 17.64 | 634 | 15.0 |
| 13 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 15.57 | 443 | 12.5 |
| 14 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 22.98 | 1116 | 20 |
| 14 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 18.21 | 677 | 15.0 |
| 14 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 16.06 | 473 | 12.5 |
| 15 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 23.56 | 1173 | 20 |
| 15 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 18.68 | 717 | 15.0 |
| 15 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 16.46 | 501 | 12.5 |
| 16 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 24.19 | 1262 | 20 |
| 16 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 19.19 | 747 | 15.0 |
| 16 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 16.89 | 533 | 12.5 |
| 19 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 25.45 | 1376 | 20 |
| 19 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 20.19 | 870 | 15.0 |
| 19 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 17.75 | 615 | 12.5 |
| 20 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 26.21 | 1443 | 20 |
| 20 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 20.80 | 933 | 15.0 |
| 20 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 18.27 | 643 | 12.5 |
| 25 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 29.35 | 1771 | 18 |
| 25 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 24.33 | 1176 | 13.5 |
| 25 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 1.52 | 20.42 | 787 | 11.3 |
| 30 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 31.36 | 2098 | 18 |
| 30 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 25.94 | 1379 | 13.5 |
| 30 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 22.82 | 972 | 11.3 |
| 37 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 33.83 | 2544 | 16 |
| 37 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 27.91 | 1665 | 12.0 |
| 37 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 24.51 | 1174 | 10.0 |
| 40 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 35.13 | 2738 | 16 |
| 40 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 28.95 | 1827 | 12.0 |
| 40 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 25.40 | 1262 | 10.0 |
| 45 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 37.23 | 3056 | 14 |
| 45 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 30.63 | 2039 | 10.5 |
| 45 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 26.84 | 1403 | 8.8 |
| 50 | 10 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 38.65 | 3378 | 14 |
| 50 | 12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 31.77 | 2245 | 10.5 |
| 50 | 14 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.03 | 27.81 | 1537 | 8.8 |
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From Production to Delivery
From raw material preparation to final shipmen, every stage is caretuly controled to ensure consistent conductor quality, reliable pertormance,and sae delivery. Our roduction,
inspection, packaging, and logistics processes are managed in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements.
Production
Bare annealed copper conductors are insulated with the PVC-FR / nylon system, assembled into the required multicore construction, screened with aluminum tape together with the tinned-copper drain wire, and protected by the special PVC outer sheath.
Inspection
Inspection focuses on conductor construction, PVC/nylon insulation, E2 core identification, aluminum-tape screen condition and continuity, drain-wire construction, outer-jacket integrity, dimensions and the project-required electrical and cable-performance checks.
Packaging
Finished cable is wound on suitable drums according to ordered size, weight and length. Cable ends are protected and drum identification can include the standard reference, conductor size, core count, voltage rating, length and project reference.
Shipping
Before shipment, cable drums and technical documents are checked against the order. Requested inspection records, technical data, certificates and project submittal documents can be prepared for review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the aluminum-tape screen and drain wire?
The aluminum tape forms an overall electrostatic screen around the cable core, and the tinned-copper drain wire provides a convenient electrical path for terminating that screen. The actual grounding arrangement should follow the project EMC philosophy and connected equipment requirements.
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We provide a wide range of cable materials and electrical products, including aluminum conductors, aluminum rods, aluminum wires, overhead conductors, medium and low voltage power cables, cable insulation materials, filling materials, shielding materials, and cable manufacturing consumables.We provide customized solutions according to different cable manufacturing requirements.
How should I select the conductor size and core count?
Choose the core count from the control schematic and include spare cores where required. Then size the 10, 12 or 14 AWG conductors using load, circuit length, voltage drop and project ampacity rules, and check the resulting overall cable diameter against the planned tray or conduit.
Can this cable also be used in tray and direct-burial applications?
Those applications are stated in the source product data and are more directly associated with the UL 1277 product angle. If the project is being approved primarily against ICEA S-73-532, installation eligibility should still be checked against the applicable listing, code and cable markings.
What should I include in the technical inquiry?
Provide core count, AWG size, length, installation environment, required E2 identification, screen grounding requirement and any flame or hazardous-location requirements. Also state whether the customer expects UL 1277 listing documentation, ICEA/NEMA edition-specific compliance documents, or both.
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