Power and control cable

[Alwayslearningelec]

Does it make sense for a 3c/#12 cable feeding a motor to be called a power and control cable? Isn't it one or the other? I guess it depends what's feeding it? A 120v panel or a control panel? Thanks

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

Ok, I thought about it....again pulled the trigger to fast:blink:. The voltage will determine whether it's control or power!!??

 

[jumper]

The voltage will determine whether it's control or power!!??

Not necessarily, generally low voltage control for high voltage loads, but there is no hard rule that states this AFAIK.

I could control a 24V load with a 480V controller. Not normal, but possible.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

That is just what tray cable is called.

336.2 Definition. Power and Control Tray Cable, Type TC.

A factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors, with or without associated bare or covered grounding conductors, under a nonmetallic jacket.​

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