Temperature Control - Schneider-Invensys BMS Cables

Summary: Temperature Control - Schneider-Invensys BMS Cables

Temperature Control – Schneider‑Invensys BMS Cables

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® low‑voltage temperature control wire and cable designed for Building Management Systems that use Schneider‑Invensys controls. These constructions support dependable device, sensor, and controller connectivity across common BMS and Temp Control applications, including communications and control loops found in Bacnet, Lon, and Echelon environments. All options are produced in the United States and built for consistent electrical performance in plenum spaces.

Built for reliable BMS performance

• Solutions for device power, sensor signals, and control loops in air‑handling spaces, with CMP plenum‑rated constructions and options for shielded or non‑shielded designs.
• Purpose‑selected gauges and pair counts for typical Temp Control tasks: general I/O wiring (18 AWG), sensor and control pairs (22 AWG), and low‑capacitance communications pairs (24 AWG) for data lines.
• SmartWire Glide Technology® lubrication is applied to the cable jacket during manufacturing to reduce friction during pulling by up to 70%, helping crews complete pulls with lower tension and fewer reworks.
• Conductor color coding options help simplify identification and speed terminations in the field.
• RoHS compliant materials support project specification requirements.

Category highlights

• Available AWGs: 18, 22, 24
• Available shielding: Non‑Shielded, Shielded
• Available lengths: 1000 FT and 500 FT
• Available conductor color codes: Black/White; Black/White/Red; Black/White/Red/Green; Black/White/Red/Green/Brown/Blue; White‑Blue/Blue; White‑Orange/Orange
• Applications: Schneider‑Invensys BMS, temperature control devices and sensors, VAV boxes, terminal units, controllers, RS‑485 segments, and control networks used in Bacnet, Lon, and Echelon systems.

Available constructions

• 18 AWG 2 Conductor Bare Copper, CMP Plenum, Low‑Voltage: Non‑shielded control cable for general Temp Control device and sensor runs in plenum spaces; a dependable choice for short to medium control loops.
• 18 AWG 3 Conductor Bare Copper, CMP Plenum, Low‑Voltage: Non‑shielded plenum cable that adds a third conductor for devices needing an additional signal or common, often used for thermostat and controller terminations.
• 18 AWG 4 Conductor Bare Copper, CMP Plenum, Low‑Voltage: Non‑shielded construction supporting multi‑point device wiring and combined power/signal in a single pull to reduce installation time.
• 18 AWG 6 Conductor Bare Copper, CMP Plenum, Low‑Voltage: Non‑shielded multi‑conductor option for higher point‑count devices, zone dampers, or controller I/O where additional conductors are required.
• 24 AWG 1 Pair Tinned Copper, CMP Plenum Low‑Capacitance, Low‑Voltage: Shielded with overall foil (O/A) for noise‑sensitive data lines; well‑suited for RS‑485 segments commonly used in Bacnet MS/TP and other control communications.
• 22 AWG 1 Pair Bare Copper, CMP Plenum, Low‑Voltage: Non‑shielded pair for general sensor circuits and control networks, including common pair‑based signaling used in Lon and Echelon installations.
• 22 AWG 2 Pair Bare Copper, CMP Plenum, Low‑Voltage: Non‑shielded two‑pair design for dual sensor runs, multi‑drop control circuits, or separating signal and power within the same cable path.

How SmartWire adds value to your next project

• Consistency from box to box: SmartWire is manufactured in the U.S. with tight QC standards to support predictable electrical characteristics and uniform handling.
• Faster, cleaner pulls: SmartWire Glide lubrication applied during manufacturing reduces jacket friction, aiding productivity and helping minimize conduit abrasion and pull tension.
• Right‑sized options: Multiple gauges, pair counts, and shielding selections mean you can match the cable to the task—whether it’s device wiring, sensor loops, or data lines for Bacnet, Lon, or Echelon.
• Identification and standardization: A wide range of conductor color code options helps standardize installations across sites and simplify maintenance.
• Compliance you can specify: CMP plenum constructions and RoHS compliant materials align with common BMS and Temp Control specifications.

Custom colors and standardization

SmartWire can be produced with custom jacket and stripe colors to align with your organization’s standards, making installed systems easier to identify and service. Contact the Windy City Wire team to discuss custom color options for upcoming projects.

Choose Windy City Wire for Temperature Control

When your project calls for reliable temperature control wire and cable for Schneider‑Invensys BMS, SmartWire provides a complete lineup that helps streamline installation and long‑term maintenance. With carefully selected constructions for device wiring and communications, practical handling advantages in the field, and U.S. manufacturing, Windy City Wire delivers products and solutions you can specify with confidence for your next Temp Control project.

Solutions: Temperature Control - Schneider-Invensys BMS Cables

Temperature Control – Schneider‑Invensys BMS Cables

Windy City Wire supplies temperature control wire and cable designed for Building Management Systems (BMS) and HVAC controls used across commercial and industrial facilities. Our Schneider‑Invensys BMS cable offering supports field devices, controllers, and network communications in new construction and retrofit projects, giving contractors and facility teams dependable performance for both analog and digital Temp Control circuits.

Built for today’s leading BMS and HVAC platforms

• Schneider Electric/Invensys systems, including enterprise and site‑level BMS deployments
• Trane Tracer systems for central plant and airside control
• Honeywell building automation and field device networks
• Alerton controllers and supervisory platforms
• Also suitable for Johnson Controls, Siemens, Delta Controls, KMC, and other common BAS ecosystems

Controls, devices, and typical applications

• Terminal equipment: VAV boxes, fan coils, unit heaters, and rooftop units
• Central plant: chillers, boilers, heat pumps, cooling towers, and hydronic systems
• Airside: air handling units, economizers, dampers, actuators, and sensors
• Room‑side: thermostats, wall modules, occupancy and CO2 sensors
• Supervisory and I/O: DDC controllers, relays, transformers, and power/monitoring points

Open protocol and integration support

• BACnet MS/TP and IP architectures, with Bacnet MS/TP trunks commonly served by shielded RS‑485 pairs
• Lon and Echelon twisted‑pair networks when specified for free topology or bus topology segments
• Modbus RTU/RS‑485 links for equipment integration
• Low‑level analog and digital I/O for sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure, flow) and actuators

Cable constructions aligned to control tasks

• 18 AWG multi‑conductor (2, 3, 4, or 6 conductors), non‑shielded, plenum (CMP): A reliable choice for control power, actuators, relays, and general field wiring where shielding isn’t required by the spec.
• 22 AWG 1‑pair and 2‑pair, non‑shielded, plenum (CMP): Suited for shorter‑run signal circuits, sensors, and controller I/O where non‑shielded pairs meet performance requirements.
• 24 AWG 1‑pair, shielded, low‑capacitance, plenum (CMP): Ideal for RS‑485 communication trunks (e.g., BACnet MS/TP), longer sensor runs, or noisy electrical environments where a foil shield and low capacitance help maintain signal integrity.

Why spec Windy City Wire for Schneider‑Invensys Temp Control

• Plenum‑rated CMP constructions for use in environmental air spaces to support code compliance.
• UL Listed C(UL)US for broad acceptance by inspectors and AHJs.
• RoHS compliant materials supporting sustainability goals and procurement requirements.
• Shielding options (non‑shielded and shielded) to match noise environments and protocol needs.
• Clear conductor color coding selections for straightforward terminations and maintenance, including:
  • Black/White
  • Black/White/Red
  • Black/White/Red/Green
  • Black/White/Red/Green/Brown/Blue
  • White‑Blue/Blue
  • White‑Orange/Orange

Selecting the right cable for your run

• Gauge choices (18, 22, 24 AWG): Use 18 AWG for control power and actuators, 22 AWG for shorter sensor/IO, and 24 AWG shielded low‑cap for data lines and longer runs where capacitance matters.
• Conductor count: Choose 2, 3, 4, or 6 conductors in 18 AWG to support multi‑function devices and future expansion without additional pulls.
• Shielding: Non‑shielded works well for most field control; specify shielded pairs for RS‑485 communications, dense EMI areas, or per engineer’s spec.
• Lengths: Available in 1000 ft and 500 ft options to help match project scope and reduce waste.

Industries and environments served

• Commercial offices and corporate campuses
• Healthcare and life sciences facilities
• Education (K‑12 and higher education)
• Government and municipal buildings
• Data centers and critical environments
• Manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution
• Hospitality, retail, and mixed‑use properties
• Transportation hubs and airports

Project outcomes you can expect

• Consistent signal performance for BACnet MS/TP, Lon, and other control networks
• Clean, code‑compliant plenum routing with CMP‑rated constructions
• Fewer callbacks due to stable communications and dependable terminations
• Scalable installs that accommodate future device adds and reconfigurations

Whether you are wiring Schneider‑Invensys controllers and field devices, integrating Trane or Honeywell equipment, or expanding an Alerton or multi‑vendor BAS, Windy City Wire provides temperature control wire and cable options that cover sensor loops, actuator power, and communications trunks with the right balance of gauge, conductor count, and shielding. Specify the construction that matches your engineered design, and deploy with confidence across your portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions: Temperature Control - Schneider-Invensys BMS Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire Temperature Control Schneider-Invensys BMS cables?
  Available in multiple gauges: 18 AWG, 22 AWG, and 24 AWG.
• What other colors are these SmartWire Temperature Control Schneider-Invensys BMS cables available in?
  Offered in a range of color codes to support identification in the field: Black/White, Black/White/Red, Black/White/Red/Green, Black/White/Red/Green/Brown/Blue, White-Blue/Blue, White-Orange/Orange.
• Are these SmartWire Temperature Control Schneider-Invensys BMS cables made with solid or stranded copper conductors?
  These SmartWire cables use stranded copper conductors for flexibility and durability, with bare copper or tinned copper depending on the specific construction.
• What lengths are these SmartWire Temperature Control Schneider-Invensys BMS cables sold in?
  Windy City Wire manufactures and stocks SmartWire Temperature Control cable in a standard 1,000 ft length. Select items are also available in 500 ft lengths.
• How is your SmartWire low-voltage Temperature Control cables sold on spools or in boxes?
  Our SmartWire Temperature Control cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton for easier pulls and jobsite efficiency. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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