Scope
Control and signal cables for Japanese industrial automation and control systems.
Cable Standard
JIS C 3401 Control Cable
Japanese Industrial Standard for control cables used in instrumentation, automation and machine control circuits.
Automation / Machine control
2 related product families
6 cable references
Applications
- Automation
- Machine control
- Instrumentation
Related Products
Standard Selection Data
| Standard focus | Control and signal cables for Japanese industrial automation and control systems. |
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| Typical applications | Automation, Machine control, Instrumentation |
| Related product families | Control Cables, Flexible Control Cables |
| Common voltage references | 300/500 V, 450/750 V or 0.6/1 kV |
| Construction impact | Fine stranded copper conductor; PVC, XLPE or LSZH insulation; Numbered or color-coded cores; Optional screen |
| Datasheet requirement | Confirm construction, rating, sheath, testing reference, marking and packing before quotation |
Cable Construction Impact
- Fine stranded copper conductor
- PVC, XLPE or LSZH insulation
- Numbered or color-coded cores
- Optional screen
- PVC, PUR or LSZH outer sheath
- Class 5 flexible copper conductor
- PVC, TPE, LSZH or special control-core insulation
- Copper braid screen or steel wire braid where required
Common Model References
Cables Using This Standard
Use these cable pages to move from the standard reference to a quote-ready construction.
YY Flexible Control Cable
YY Flexible Control Cable is a specific industrial control cable construction for machine control, control panels, production lines, using class 5 flexible copper conductor, pvc insulation, no overall screen, protected installation route and pvc outer sheath.
View technical data →CY Screened Control Cable
CY Screened Control Cable is a specific industrial control cable construction for automation control, measurement circuits, machine wiring, using class 5 flexible copper conductor, pvc insulation, tinned copper wire braid screen and pvc outer sheath.
View technical data →SY Steel Wire Braid Control Cable
SY Steel Wire Braid Control Cable is a specific industrial control cable construction for machine tools, workshop equipment, light mechanical stress routes, using class 5 flexible copper conductor, pvc insulation, galvanized steel wire braid mechanical protection and transparent pvc outer sheath.
View technical data →YY Flexible Control Cable
YY Flexible Control Cable is a flexible industrial control cable construction for machine wiring, control panels, production lines, using class 5 flexible copper conductor, pvc, control cable without emc screen and pvc sheath.
View technical data →CY Screened Flexible Control Cable
CY Screened Flexible Control Cable is a flexible industrial control cable construction for measurement circuits, machine tools, conveyors, using class 5 flexible copper conductor, pvc, tinned copper wire braid screen and pvc sheath.
View technical data →SY Steel Wire Braid Flexible Control Cable
SY Steel Wire Braid Flexible Control Cable is a flexible industrial control cable construction for machine tools, plant engineering, assembly lines, using class 5 flexible copper conductor, pvc, galvanized steel wire braid mechanical protection and transparent pvc sheath.
View technical data →Procurement Notes
When using this standard for an enquiry, confirm the full cable designation, conductor size, core count, voltage rating, sheath material, installation environment, testing requirements, cable marking and packing length. Standards help define the technical baseline, but the quote details should always match the final cable specification.
Quote Details
- Cable type and standard reference
- Conductor material, size and class
- Core count, pair count or fiber count
- Voltage rating and operating environment
- Screening, armour, fire performance and sheath material
- Cable marking, drum length, packing and delivery requirements
FAQ
| What does JIS C 3401 Control Cable affect in cable selection? | JIS C 3401 Control Cable normally affects the cable construction, application range, testing references and datasheet wording. Buyers should use the standard page together with the product page before final quotation. |
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| Is JIS C 3401 Control Cable enough to specify a cable? | Usually no. A complete enquiry should also include conductor size, core count, voltage rating, sheath material, screening or mechanical protection, installation environment and any customer-specified approvals. |
| Which UE Cable product families relate to JIS C 3401 Control Cable? | Control Cables, Flexible Control Cables |