Introduction And Usage Types Of Control Cables

What is a Control Cable Wire?

Control cables are designed for automation control, signaling control equipment, and for measurement and adjustment. Due to the nature of the environment in which they are used, these cables must be flexible or bent.

Control cables are used in automation systems, transportation, construction, construction, mining and industry. These are multi-conductor cables. They are more commonly copper conductors due to their excellent electrical conductivity.

Control & Instrumentation & Signaling

The terms control, instrumentation, and signaling refer to cables that are not used to transmit electrical power. However, there are subtle differences between these terms.

Signal cables include coaxial cables, twisted pair cables, and fiber optic cables. Control wires are similar to signal cables in that both carry signals. However, signal cables carry data. Therefore, they require shielding to prevent electromagnetic interference. Conventional control cables do not always have shielding.

Another term commonly associated with control cables is instrumentation cables. Cables that fall under this definition also need to be protected against crosstalk and EMI. Sometimes the terms "control" and "instrument" are used interchangeably to refer to the same cable. Instrumentation and controls are related functions.

Type of control cable

According to the primary classification VDE standard, control cables are divided into three types: CY, YY and SY. YY is a normal unshielded cable.

CY is a flexible cable that prevents EMI. It is either shielded individually or has an overall shield. SY cables have a steel wire braid for control applications that require additional mechanical protection.

The standard control cables in the market are SEOW control cables, sprinkler control cables, pallet control cables, marine control cables, etc.