Instrumentation Cable
Instrumentation cables are cables used to transmit instrument signals, control signals, and low-voltage data. They are typically installed indoors and are suitable for humid environments. They are also used in industrial sectors for communication, data, and voice signal transmission and services, and for interconnecting electrical equipment and instruments. Many different cable structures fall under the category of instrumentation cable.
Types: Copper/Polyethylene/Insulated/Insulated/PVC/Armored/Stainless Steel
We supply engineered instrumentation cable solutions for industrial projects, including oil & gas facilities, power plants, petrochemical plants and automation systems. Available in shielded, armoured, LSZH and customized constructions according to IEC, BS and international standards.
Instrumentation Cable Product Families
The types and specifications of instrumentation cables are numerous and complex. Drawing on years of sales and industry experience, ZMS—a professional instrumentation cable manufacturer —has compiled a list of popular cable types for your selection. Please feel free to contact us should you have any custom requirements.
Instrumentation Cable Specification PDF
ZMS provides our partners around the world with brochures of our cable products, including aerial cables, submarine cables, control cables and other types of special cables, and more.
BS5308 Non Armored Instrument Cable
Conductor: Annealed or tinned copper
Dimensions: 0.5 mm² and 0.75 mm², Class 5 multi-strand, 0.5 mm² and 1.0 mm², Class 1 solid copper, 1.5 mm² and 2.5 mm², Class 2 multi-strand copper, in accordance with BS 6360
Insulation: PE (polyethylene)
Overall Shielding: Aluminum composite shielding, metal side inwards, next to 0.5mm² drain wire
Sheath: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Operating Temperature: -40˚C up to + 70˚C (fixed installation); 0˚C to +50˚C (during operation)
Minimum Bending radius: 5 x OD
BS5308 PE Armored Instrumentation Cable
Conductor: Annealed copper or tinned copper.
Insulation: PE (polyethylene) to BS6234, Class 03.
Pairing: two cores twisted together with less than 100mm of insulation tape.
Bonding tape: transparent polymerized ester tape.
Overall shield: Aluminum-plastic composite shield, metal side inwards, next to 0.5 mm² drain wire
Inner jacket: PE (polyethylene) to BS6234, category 2C or 03 BS6234.
Armouring: Galvanized steel wire armouring
BS5308 PE Shielded Instrumentation Cable
Conductor: Annealed or tinned copper, Dimensions: BS6360 compliant, 0.5mm² and 0.75mm², Type 5 multi-strand, 0.5mm² and 1.0mm², Type 1 solid copper, 1.5mm² and 2.5mm², Type 2 multi-strand copper
Insulation: PE (polyethylene), BS6234 compliant, Class 03.
Pairing: two cores twisted, with less than 100mm of insulation tape.
Bonding tape: transparent polymerized ester tape.
Overall shield: Aluminum-plastic composite shield, metal side inwards, next to the 0.5 mm² drain wire.
Inner jacket: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), according to BS6746, TM Category 1 or 6.
ZMS Advantages
Enhanced Signal Integrity with Advanced Shielding Design
Our instrumentation cables use individual pair shielding and overall shielding designs to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring accurate signal transmission for sensitive instrumentation systems.
Designed According to International Standards
Available with IEC 50288-7, BS 5308, NEK 606 and other international specifications, our instrumentation cables meet the requirements of oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation and industrial automation projects.
Customized Solutions for Different Industrial Applications
We provide customized solutions including conductor size, pair/triad numbers, shielding structures, armouring options and sheath materials according to project requirements.
Reliable Performance in Harsh Industrial Environments
With options including armored, LSZH and fire-resistant constructions, our instrumentation cables are suitable for outdoor installation, offshore platforms, chemical plants and industrial facilities.
Direct Manufacturer with Complete Production Capability
As a professional instrumentation cable supplier, we control the whole production process from conductor drawing, insulation extrusion, shielding to final testing, ensuring stable quality and delivery reliability.
Instrumentation Cable Selection
• According to the laying method, select the instrument cable protection serial number, whether it is armored or not, as well as the most basic size and specification.
• According to the instrumentation cable size, conditions of use, area, and economy, choose copper core or aluminum core.
• According to the load size selection of specifications and several cores: lighting load selection of 4 cores, office buildings and important buildings selection of 4 +1 cores, less than 25mm2 when the selection of 5 cores.
• Voltage level should be matched with the line.
• 1kV and below the current of the cable is usually 2 times its power, and the purely resistive load current is 1.5 times its power.
• When the cable length is greater than 400 meters, the voltage drop should be considered when selecting cables.
• When selecting cables also take into account the starting current of the maximum load, the future development of the project, and the cross-section margin.
If you don’t know how to choose the product you need, or don’t find the cable type and size you need on this page, don’t worry. Contact us and send us your requirements, we can help you choose the right cable. You can provide us with the following information: cable voltage, conductor material, insulation and sheath material, shield type, armor type, etc. or you can provide us with cable installation environment, application requirements, etc. We will serve you wholeheartedly. ZMS cable supplier has a number of quality certifications: ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO14000, ISO14001, ISO18000, CE, IEC, BS, NFC, ASTM, DIN, etc.
ZMS Company Service
Over Productions Service: ZMS has a wide range of cable and conductor products for you to choose from. We will provide caring services and professional project solutions for everyone who needs them.
Quality Certification Services: ZMS cable products are manufactured according to GB, IEC, BS, NFC, ASTM, DIN, and other international standards. Our technical team can customize cable products that meet your requirements according to your needs.
Profession Customer Service: ZMS provides free professional consulting services to provide you with one-stop project solution services and rapid product delivery solutions.
Delivery And Shipping Services: While we at ZMS provide high-quality cables, we also provide good delivery solutions. While ensuring the safe delivery of products, we provide the best packaging and transportation solutions, greatly reducing customers’ transportation costs.
Packaging of ZMS: ZMS cable packaging is provided in the form of wooden reels, corrugated boxes, and coils. The cable ends are sealed with BOPP self-adhesive tape and a non-hygroscopic sealing cap to protect the cable ends from moisture. We can print the required marks on the outside of the barrel with waterproof material according to customer requirements.