Cable Data Tab

Class

Used to help segregate cables in the Catalog. Valid values include Instrument, Control, Power, Thermocouple.

Manufacturer/Catalog No

These are used to define exact catalog details for purchasing. Catalog number is mandatory and must be unique in the current project.

User Code

Used to enter a user part number as an alternative to the Catalog No for reports.

Cores

The Cores section fields are used the define the cores/wires for a catalog cable.

Group Type

Used to define the core grouping (Pair = 2 cores per group, Core = 1 core per group, Triad = 3 cores per group).

Cannot be changed for existing cables.

No. of Cores

Used to enter the total number of cores, pairs, triads, in this catalog cable.

Note: The number of cores entered may not exceed the number of core group type markings specified in the Options window.

Core Size

Used to define the core or conductor size (for example, 1.5mm² or 12 AWG .) - do not enter the units here.

Units

Used to enter the core size units (mm² or AWG) - the units picklist is populated from unique units previously saved to the catalog.

Screens/Shields

This section is used to define the screens or shields used for signal protection for multi-core cables.

OAS/Coll/SH

This checkbox is used to specify whether or not the entire cable a single Overall Screen/Shield (Collective Outer Screen).

Group/Indiv

This checkbox is used to specify whether or not each group (that means, Pair, Triad .) has a group screen/shield (that means, Individually screened).

Armoured

This checkbox is used to specify whether or not steel wire armouring is used for this catalog cable.

Earth Core

This checkbox is used to specify whether or not an additional earth core should be included in the cable in addition to cores/shields defined.

Earth Core Size

Used to define the earth core size.

Earth Core Units

Used to define the earth core size units (mm² or AWG).

Voltage Range

Used to enter the insulation voltage range.

Minimum

Used to enter minimum voltage.

Maximum

Used to enter maximum voltage.

Insulation Type

Used to select the type of insulation.

Insulation Temperature

Used to enter the insulation temperature.

Insulation Level

Used to enter the insulation level.

Color

Used to enter the outer sheath color.

Description

Used to enter a user definable text description.

Share the

Catalog Cable with Electrical

This checkbox is used to specify whether or not the catalog cable is to be shared with AVEVA Electrical.

Note: Unless sharing with AVEVA Electrical is enabled for the project the checkbox will be disabled. Sharing with AVEVA Electrical may be enabled during project setup, or afterwards (using the Project tab > Edit Project option). Refer to the Installation User Guide for further information.