Segregation of Power and Signal Cables: Power (high-voltage) and signal (low-voltage) cables should be routed separately, using dedicated trays to minimize electromagnetic interference. Tray Type and Material SelectionCoordinate with Building Structure: Cable tray routing should align with architectural design, avoiding unnecessary crossings, detours, or overlaps with other pipelines. maintain spacing or to keep cables in place when the tray is ect the minimum bend ra-dius for cables as they exit the bottom of the cable tray. A rung spacing of 6 to 9 inches (150 to 230 mm) is preferable when the cable tray cont d for instrumentation and control applications that require. Cables installed into conduits or trays have installation parameters such as maximum pulling tensions, sidewall pressure, clearance, and jamming, which must be considered. Installation of Cable in Cable Trays involves precise routing on support systems, NEC/IEC compliance, grounding, ampacity derating, bend radius control, segregation of services, fire safety, labeling, and reliable cable management for industrial and commercial facilities. To avoid this complication an alternative class of cable, Instrumentation Tray Cable (ITC) cable, was added to NFPA 70 – 1996.
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