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I want to know what is the maximum length (in feet or meters) for instrument cable (4-20mA signals) between Control room and field instruments in temperatures up to 50oC? Cables in consideration are Instrument single-pair cable of 2.5mm2 core area AND Multi-pair cable with 1.5mm2 core area. Cables are armored and shielded.
I have searched through various standards but there is no reference available for maximum possible length (e.g. 2000 ft., etc.) for loops.
Although, cable data-sheets have conductor resistance values at 20oC from where voltage drops can be determined by using ohms law (V=IR), but conductor resistance changes with rise in temperature. Hence the theoretical values are no more true. A typical field transmitter can except voltage level as low as 21 Vdc.
Can somebody please guide me from standard reference or practical experience about maximum distance of these cables?
I have searched through various standards but there is no reference available for maximum possible length (e.g. 2000 ft., etc.) for loops.
Although, cable data-sheets have conductor resistance values at 20oC from where voltage drops can be determined by using ohms law (V=IR), but conductor resistance changes with rise in temperature. Hence the theoretical values are no more true. A typical field transmitter can except voltage level as low as 21 Vdc.
Can somebody please guide me from standard reference or practical experience about maximum distance of these cables?