Cable & Wire

3 core twisted and shielded cable by the metre.

Used for various sensor applications  

This screened multicore cable is manufactured to defense standard 61-12 part 4 and is designed for high density wiring between components and within instruments and electronic equipment. It is not to be used for the direct connection to mains power supplies. 

Reference standard 

Multicore cable to DEF. STAN. 61-12 part 4. 0.055mm² (7/0.1mm) Conductors, Braid screened with black and grey PVC jacket

Cable construction 

Conductor 

Electrolytic annealed tinned copper conductor 7/0.1mm

Nominal core resistance @ 20°C : 92Ω/km

Current rating (per core) : 1 Amp 

Insulation and conductors 

Core insulation of PVC to BS676 type Nom. Radial thickness 0.3mm

Insulation resistance : Min. 100MΩxkm

Nominal overall Ø of conductor : 1.2mm

Conductors colour coded as per DEF. STAN. 61-12 Part 4

Cores wrapped with plastic tape 

Test voltage (1 minute, core to core) : 1000V

Braid screen 

0.1mm Ø TACW braid fill factor 70% (nom)

Outer Sheath 

Black and grey (RAL 7001) PVC jacket to BS6746 type 6 

Temperature range : 0°C to +70°C

Nominal voltage : 440V AC rms @ 1600Hz

Minimum bending radius : 6 x cable Ø

Insulation colours table 

Core 

Number colour 

1) Red 

2) Blue

3) Green 

4) Yellow 

4 cores of 7 strands - each core is 0.005sqmm with a rating of ~1.4 Amps continuous**

**Nominal rating is a guide only and can vary depending on application, conditions and enviromental factors. If in doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.