Northwire leads the way manufacturing rugged cable specifically designed for the tough plant environments utilizing networked process automation and control. Through continued product innovation and refinement, Northwire remains the leading manufacturer of cables for industrial networking.

DataCELL® FIELD Profibus PA , ISA/ANSI 50.02 “Type A” Cables feature

• 3rd Generation Design—Easy to strip; round, smooth jacket makes installation in cable glands effortless and secure.
• Most Complete Line—16 and 18 AWG, single and multi-pair cables with alternate color, shielding and grounding options.
• Save Time and Money—ITC-ER (Exposed Run) rating on all versions eliminates the need for conduit in most applications.
• Strong—Northwire ITC/PLTC-ER rated fieldbus cables pass the same crush and impact tests for metal clad cable (under UL 1659) without the difficult metal armor.
• Eliminate conduit – when installed in accordance with recent NEC amendments, allowing exposed installation of ITC/PLTC (ER) cable

See ITC NEC Code for more information

• Compliant—Meets or exceeds the specifications for "Type "A". All Northwire fieldbus cables are approved for use in Class I & II,Div. 2 hazardous locations, are UL Listed ITC/PLTC-ER and CSA CMX-Outdoor-CMG.
• Versatile—New dual-rated ITC and Marine-Shipboard version is Arctic Grade Extreme—suitable for applications to -60°C. Call for details.
• Shipped direct from factory – continuous length put-ups, stock to 15 days, no minimums.

Construction Examples
Foil Only Shield - Orange Jacket
60% Braid over 100% foil Shield - Black Jacket

Note: All Profibus PA cables meet Foundation Fieldbus cable specification FF844 for Type A H1 cable. For more cable versions go to FF Cables.