Temperature Control - Delta Intelligent Building Technologies

Summary: Temperature Control - Delta Intelligent Building Technologies

Temperature Control – Delta Intelligent Building Technologies

For Delta Controls building automation systems, temperature control wire and cable must deliver reliable signal integrity, meet plenum requirements, and help installers complete projects efficiently. Windy City Wire manufactures low-voltage SmartWire cable in the United States to support temperature control, HVAC, and building automation applications, including Bacnet communications, sensor loops, and controller I/O. Our product offering pairs plenum-rated construction with thoughtful performance characteristics, so your next project runs smoothly from rough-in to commissioning.

Why choose SmartWire for temperature control?

• Purpose-built for low-voltage control: Options for non-shielded control circuits and shielded, low-capacitance pairs for Bacnet MS/TP and other RS-485 control networks.
• Plenum-rated assurance: UL Listed C(UL)US CMP constructions support installation in environmental air spaces where a plenum rating is required.
• Consistent pulls and faster terminations: SmartWire Glide lubrication is applied during manufacturing to reduce pulling friction by up to 70% and help minimize conduit and pathway stress.
• Clear organization in the field: Multiple conductor counts and available shield types (Non-Shielded, OAS/UNS Shielded) support device-to-controller, controller-to-controller, and trunk cabling needs.
• Flexible project planning: Available lengths include 500, 1000, and 2500 FT, helping you match box quantities to the scale of your job.
• Visibility and identification: Standard and custom jacket/stripe color options are available to support site standards and faster troubleshooting (examples include Black/White, Black/White/Red/Green, Pair—Black/White, Single—Yellow).
• Compliance and quality: RoHS compliant, low-voltage SmartWire constructions manufactured for repeatable performance in modern intelligent buildings.

Applications for Delta Controls environments

• Thermostats, zone sensors, and VAV controllers
• Controller I/O, relay and actuator control, and general low-voltage control circuits
• Bacnet MS/TP (RS-485) trunks using shielded, low-capacitance pairs to help maintain signal quality over longer runs

How our temperature control wire and cable adds project value

• Streamlines installation with low-friction pulls and straightforward part selection across common AWGs (18, 20, 24).
• Supports signal integrity with low-capacitance shielded pairs designed for differential communication links like Bacnet MS/TP.
• Reduces callbacks by pairing consistent manufacturing with plenum-rated materials appropriate for modern mechanical spaces.
• Simplifies standardization: choose conductor counts and jacket/stripe colors that align with your internal wiring conventions.

Available constructions

• 18 AWG 2 Conductor Bare Copper CMP Plenum 300V: Non-shielded temperature control wire for thermostats, zone sensors, and general Delta Controls I/O where shielding is not required. Balanced flexibility and robustness for common device runs.
• 18 AWG 4 Conductor Bare Copper CMP Plenum 300V: Non-shielded four-conductor option for multi-signal devices and shared power/return applications. Ideal when additional conductors are needed in a single pull.
• 20 AWG 2 Conductor Bare Copper CMP Plenum 300V: Non-shielded control cable for shorter runs and compact devices. A practical choice when 18 AWG is not necessary yet plenum and code compliance are required.
• 20 AWG 4 Conductor Bare Copper CMP Plenum 300V: Non-shielded four-conductor configuration for multi-point control circuits and sensor bundles in tighter pathways. Helps consolidate device wiring in a single route.
• 24 AWG 1 Pair Tinned Copper Shielded CMP Plenum Low-Cap 300V: OAS shielded, low-capacitance pair designed for Bacnet MS/TP (RS-485) and other balanced data links. Helps mitigate noise and supports longer communication runs with stable electrical characteristics.
• 24 AWG 1.5 Pair Tinned Copper Shielded CMP Plenum Low-Cap 300V: OAS shielded low-cap construction providing one twisted pair plus an additional conductor for applications requiring an extra reference or auxiliary lead. Well-suited to specialized control topologies in intelligent building systems.

Product highlights at a glance

• Low-voltage SmartWire cable for temperature control, HVAC, and building automation
• UL Listed C(UL)US CMP plenum constructions
• Shielding options: Non-Shielded and OAS/UNS Shielded
• Available AWGs: 18, 20, 24
• Available lengths: 500, 1000, 2500 FT
• Standard and custom jacket/stripe color options
• RoHS compliant

Summary: Put SmartWire to work on your next Delta Controls project

Windy City Wire delivers temperature control wire and cable that helps you plan clean, code-compliant installations and maintain reliable building performance. With plenum-rated options, shielded low-capacitance pairs for Bacnet communication, practical conductor counts, SmartWire Glide lubrication for easier pulls, and flexible length and color options, our products and solutions are built to support your schedules and your standards. Trust SmartWire for consistent results across your next intelligent building project.

Solutions: Temperature Control - Delta Intelligent Building Technologies

Temperature Control – Delta Intelligent Building Technologies

Windy City Wire supplies temperature control wire and cable engineered for today’s building automation and HVAC environments. From sensors and thermostats to controller communications and actuator power, our low-voltage temperature control wire supports reliable performance across open and proprietary platforms used in commercial buildings and mission-critical facilities.

Compatible with leading BAS and HVAC control systems
Our cables are selected every day for new construction, retrofits, and service work on systems from Trane, Honeywell, Alerton, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Delta Controls. Whether your project relies on BACnet MS/TP trunks, controller I/O, or low-voltage power and signal runs, you can specify with confidence for:

• Trane Tracer and Honeywell Enterprise solutions
• Alerton and delta controls installations running Bacnet networks
• Metasys, Apogee, EcoStruxure, and additional third‑party BAS integrations

Where this cable is used in HVAC and building automation

• Zone devices: thermostats, space temperature, humidity, and CO2 sensors
• Terminal units and air systems: VAV/FPB controllers, damper and valve actuators (floating, tri-state, 0–10 VDC), economizer controls
• Plant equipment: boiler, chiller, and cooling tower control circuits; enable/interlock runs to VFDs and pumps
• Controller I/O: analog and binary inputs/outputs for distributed DDC
• Network communications: BACnet MS/TP (RS-485) and controller-to-controller links
• Ancillary systems: occupancy sensors, airflow stations, and relay panels

Industries and facility types

• Commercial offices, mixed-use, and retail
• K–12 schools, higher education campuses, and research labs
• Healthcare and life sciences facilities
• Hospitality, entertainment venues, and airports
• Industrial manufacturing, distribution centers, and data centers
• Government and municipal buildings

Selecting the right cable for the application

• Plenum compliance: CMP plenum-rated constructions support code compliance in return-air spaces while maintaining a compact outside diameter for easier routing above ceilings.
• Conductor size options: Choose from 18 AWG, 20 AWG, and 24 AWG to match run length and device requirements—larger gauges for actuator loads and longer home runs; smaller pairs for communication and low-current signaling.
• Conductor counts that fit typical control points: 2-conductor and 4-conductor options cover most thermostats, sensors, and actuator wiring schemes without excess copper in the pathway.
• Shielding to protect critical signals: Use shielded, low-capacitance 24 AWG 1-pair for RS‑485 BACnet MS/TP and other sensitive data lines; select non-shielded plenum for power and general analog/digital I/O. Overall aluminum shield (OAS) and unshielded (UNS) options help you match electromagnetic conditions in the field.
• Color identification: Clear conductor color coding supports quick terminations and troubleshooting across device types and zones.
• Compliance and quality: UL Listed CMP and RoHS compliant constructions help simplify submittals and meet specification requirements across markets.

Common application pairings

• 18/2 or 18/4 unshielded plenum for thermostats, floating actuators, and general controller I/O
• 20/2 or 20/4 unshielded plenum for medium-run sensors and control circuits where a smaller OD and flexibility are preferred
• 24 AWG 1-pair shielded, low-capacitance for BACnet MS/TP (RS‑485) controller networks and other serial links

Integration and commissioning advantages

• Consistent electrical performance helps reduce nuisance faults during point-to-point checkout and long-term operation.
• Low-capacitance shielded pairs support stable RS‑485 communication, minimizing retries and bus errors during peak traffic.
• Uniform jacket and conductor identification simplify documentation and speed up service calls and future expansions.

Available configurations to match project scale

• Multiple AWGs: 18, 20, and 24
• Shielding choices: Non‑Shielded, Shielded (OAS), and UNS to address different EMI environments
• Lengths: 500, 1000, and 2500 feet to align with job size, from small service pulls to large floor plates

Why spec Windy City Wire for Temperature Control – Delta Intelligent Building Technologies

• Designed for the demands of modern BAS, including Bacnet networks and cross‑vendor interoperability
• Coverage for the full control stack—power, sensing, actuation, and communications—with one supplier
• Support from a team that understands HVAC sequences, commissioning workflows, and on-site installation realities

From initial design through turnover, our temperature control wire helps consultants, contractors, and facility teams deliver dependable HVAC control and streamlined maintenance on systems from Trane, Honeywell, Alerton, Schneider, Johnson Controls, Siemens, and Delta Controls. If you’re planning a renovation or a new build, specify Windy City Wire temperature control wire for consistent performance across your building automation network.

Frequently Asked Questions: Temperature Control - Delta Intelligent Building Technologies

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire Temperature Control - Delta Intelligent Building Technologies cable? 18 AWG, 20 AWG, and 24 AWG options are available.
• What other colors are these SmartWire Temperature Control - Delta Intelligent Building Technologies cable available in? Black/White; Black/White/Red/Green; Pair - Black/White; Single - Yellow.
• Are these SmartWire Temperature Control - Delta Intelligent Building Technologies cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors? These cables use stranded copper conductors for flexibility and durability; select constructions utilize tinned copper stranding in the low-capacitance shielded pairs.
• What length are these SmartWire Temperature Control - Delta Intelligent Building Technologies cable sold in? We manufacture and stock SmartWire Temperature Control wire in 1,000 ft length as our standard. Additional options of 500 ft and 2,500 ft are available on select items.
• How is your SmartWire low-voltage Temperature Control cables sold on spools or in boxes? These cables are packaged in our patented RackPack carton (boxed), not on spools. Learn more about our RackPack:

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