Highway Cables

International Municipal Signal Association(IMSA Series)

IMSA 50-2 (Traffic Loop Detector Lead- In Feeder Cable)

Application and Description :

These cables are used in municipal signal systems as lead-in cable or for use in communication circuits where a

low capacitance is needed, suitable for underground conduit, as aerial cable supported by messenger, or in

raceways in buildings.

Cable Construction:

IMSA 50-2 Traffic Loop Detector Lead-In Feeder Cable

Conductor: Stranded tinned copper per ASTM B-8 & B-33,18 - 12 AWG (19 Strand)

Insulation: Low density polyethylene (LDPE)

Color code: Black & clear

Pairing: Two insulated conductors twisted together

Shield: Aluminum foil shield with tinned copper drain wire

Sheath: Black low density polyethylene (LDPE)

Temperature Rating:

75°C

Voltage Rating:

600 V

Cable Parameter :

AWG No.
of
Conductor
Solid or Stranded Insulation Thickness Sheath thickness Overall Diameter Cable Weight
inches mm inches mm inches mm Lbs./ Kft Kg/Km
18 2 19strand 0.030 0.76 0.030 0.76 0.27 6.86 31 46
16 2 19strand 0.030 0.76 0.030 0.76 0.29 7.37 40 60
14 2 19strand 0.030 0.76 0.030 0.76 0.32 8.13 56 83
12 2 19strand 0.030 0.76 0.030 0.76 0.364 9.25 80 119