Heating Cable

SRM/E D

Self-Regulating
Medium Temperature E C B A

• Self-Regulating, Energy Efficient

• 16 AWG Buss Wire
• Circuit Lengths to 750 Feet Maintains up to

302°F
• Process Temperature

Output
Withstands up to

Maintenance to 302°F (150°C) 420°F Temperature

Cut to Length Can be Medium Tem- Self Regulating

• Maximum Continuous Exposure in Field Overlapped perature Output
Temperature, Power Off, 420°F
(215°C)
• Industrial Process Maintenance Features E High Temperature Fluoropolymer
Applications • Energy efficient, self-regulating SRM/E uses Overjacket (optional) — Corrosion
less energy when less heat is required. resistant, flame retardant overjacket is
• Industrial Freeze Protection highly effective in hostile, aqueous and
Applications • Easy to install, SRM/E can be cut to any chemically active environments. It also
length (up to max. circuit length) in the field. protects against abrasion and impact
• Single or Dual Monitor Wires damage.
• Field splices can be performed easily in min-
Available utes with no scrap or wasted cold sections.
Approvals
• Steam Cleanable on Process • With lower installed cost than steam tracing,
Factory Mutual (FM) Approved, UL Listed, and
Equipment Up to 300 PSIG SRM/E features less maintenance expense
and downtime. CSA certified for ordinary areas. UL Listed for
• 5, 8, 10, 15 and 20 W/Ft. freeze protection of fire protection system pip-
• SRM/E can be overlapped without burnout, ing. ATEX, IECEx, FM, and CSA Approved for
• 120 and 208 - 277 Volt From Stock which simplifies heat tracing of in-line pro- hazardous (classified) areas when used with U
cess equipment such as valves, elbows and Series, HL, DL, and EL accessories.
• Approximate Size 3/8"W x 1/8"H pumps.
CSA and FM Approved:
• Minimum Bend Radius 1-1/8" • Because SRM/E is self-regulating, overtem-
perature conditions are minimized. • Class I, Div. 1* & 2 Groups A*, B, C, D
• For Use on Metallic Pipes Only (gases, vapors)
• Chromalox termination, splice, tee and end
seal kits reduce installation time. • Class II, Div. 1*& 2 Groups E*, F, G
(combustible dust)
Description
Construction • Class III, Div. 2
Chromalox SRM/E self-regulating heating
cable provides safe, reliable heat tracing for A Twin 16 AWG Copper Buss Wires — (easily ignitable fibers and fillings)
process temperature maintenance and freeze Provide reliable electrical current
capability. • 5 and 8 Watt Rated T3 Temperature Class
protection of pipes, valves, tanks and similar
applications. Constructed of industrial grade • 10, 15, and 20 Watt Rated T2D Temperature
B Semiconductive Polymer Core Matrix —
16 AWG buss wire with metal braid and op- “Self-Regulating” component of the cable, Class
tional overjacketing, SRM/E ensures operating its electrical resistance varies with
integrity in most hostile industrial environ- *CSA Only
temperature. As process temperature
ments. The 420°F (215°C) maximum exposure *-CT overjacket only
drops, the core’s heat output increases;
temperature rating allows steam cleaning of as process temperature rises, the heat ATEX Approved:
process equipment with up to 300 psig steam. output decreases.
• CE 0359 IIG Ex e IIC T* Gb
WARNING — A ground fault protection device C High Temperature Fluoropolymer Jacket Ta -60˚C to 195˚C
is required by NEC to minimize the danger of — Flame retardant, electrically insulates
the matrix and provides corrosion IECEx Approved:
fire if the heating cable is damaged or improp-
resistance. • ITS 07.0018X Ex e IIC T3 Gb Ta -60˚C to 195˚C
erly installed. A minimum trip level of 30mA is
recommended to minimize nuisance tripping. D Metallic Braid — Provides additional Note 1 Exception — Cable Surface Tempera-
mechanical protection in any environ- ture shall not exceed 190°C in Class II, Div. 2,
ment and a positive ground path. Group F; 165°C in Class II, Div. 2 Group G.

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SRM/E
Self-Regulating Thermal Output Ratings on Insulated Metal Pipe1
Medium Temperature 24

(cont’d.) Cable Output vs.

Temperature
20

20 W/Ft.

16

Heat Output (W/Ft.) 15 W/Ft.

12

10 W/Ft.

8
8 W/Ft.

5 W/Ft.
4

0
30 50 70 90 110 130 150 170 190 210 230 250 270 290 300
Pipe Temperature (˚F)

Note 1 — Thermal output is determined per IEEE 515-2011 Standard for testing, design
installation, and maintenance of electrical resistance heat tracing section 4.1.11
Method C.
Output Wattage at Alternate Voltages (W/Ft.)
% Change % Change % Change
Model 208V In Output 220V In Output 277V In Output
SRM/E 5 3.85 -23 4.25 -15 6.45 +23
SRM/E 8 6.4 -20 6.88 -14 10.24 +22
SRM/E 10 8.3 -17 8.80 -12 12.50 +20
SRM/E 15 12.75 -15 13.50 -10 18.45 +19
SRM/E 20 17.6 -12 18.40 -8 24.40 +19

SELF-REGULATING
Circuit Breaker Selection (Max. Circuit Lengths in Ft.)

50°F Start-Up (Ft.) 0°F Start-Up (Ft.) -20°F Start-Up (Ft.)
Cable
Rating 15A 20A 30A 40A 50A 15A 20A 30A 40A 50A 15A 20A 30A 40A 50A
SRM/E 5-1 180 240 360 375 NR 165 220 330 375 NR 155 210 310 375 NR
SRM/E 5-2 360 480 720 750 NR 325 430 645 750 NR 310 415 620 750 NR
SRM/E 8-1 145 190 285 325 NR 135 175 265 325 NR 130 165 250 325 NR
SRM/E 8-2 285 380 575 650 NR 255 345 520 650 NR 245 335 490 650 NR
SRM/E 10-1 95 125 190 250 NR 90 110 175 250 NR 85 100 170 245 250
SRM/E 10-2 190 255 385 490 NR 165 225 345 490 NR 155 215 330 470 490
SRM/E 15-1 70 95 145 190 210 65 85 125 165 210 60 80 120 150 210
SRM/E 15-2 145 190 290 385 420 120 175 270 360 420 115 165 260 340 420
SRM/E 20-1 60 75 115 155 160 50 65 105 140 160 45 65 100 135 160
SRM/E 20-2 115 155 230 305 350 100 135 200 270 350 90 130 195 255 335
NR = Not Required. Maximum circuit length has been reached in a smaller breaker size.
Note — Thermal magnetic circuit breakers are recommended since magnetic circuit breakers could "nuisance trip" at low temperature.

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SRM/E Ordering Information

Output
(W/Ft.) Volts Model Stock PCN
Wt./1000'
(Lbs.)
Self-Regulating 120 SRM/E 5-1C
SRM/E 5-1CT
S
S
388084
388092
80
100
Medium Temperature 5 @ 50°F
208 - 277 SRM/E 5-2C
SRM/E 5-2CT
S
S
388113
388121
80
100
(cont’d.) 120 SRM/E 8-1C
SRM/E 8-1CT
S
S
388148
388156
80
100
8 @ 50°F
SRM/E 8-2C S 388172 80
208 - 277 SRM/E 8-2CT S 388180 100
SRM/E 10-1C S 388201 80
120 SRM/E 10-1CT S 388210 100
10 @ 50°F
SRM/E 10-2C S 388236 80
208 - 277 SRM/E 10-2CT S 388244 100
SRM/E 15-1C S 388260 80
120 SRM/E 15-1CT S 388279 100
15 @ 50°F
SRM/E 15-2C S 388308 80
208 - 277 SRM/E 15-2CT S 388316 100
SRM/E 20-1C S 388332 80
120 SRM/E 20-1CT S 388340 100
20 @ 50°F
SRM/E 20-2C S 388367 80
208 - 277 SRM/E 20-2CT S 388375 100
To Order — Specify length, model, PCN and installation accessories.

Accessories
Accessories U Series DL EL
Power Connection Heat trace to electrical service connection UPC RTPC SSK
Splice & Tee UMC RTST RT-TST
End Seal For terminating cable UES RTES N/A
Lighted End Seal UESL RTST-SL N/A
Thermostat Ambient air sensing thermostat UAS RTAS THL/TXL
Line sensing mechanical thermostat UBC RTBC THR/TXR
To Order — General Application & Installation Accessories such as tape, pipe straps,
warning labels, etc., refer to the U Series, DL & EL General Application
Accessories page at the end of this section.

Ordering Model Self-Regulating Medium Temperature

Information SRM/E Self-Regulating, Medium Temperatue Enhanced Heating Cable
To Order — Code Output (W/Ft.)
Complete the 5 Five
Model Number 8 Eight
using the Matrix 10 Ten
provided. 15 Fifteen
20 Twenty
Code Voltage
1 120
2 208 - 277
Code Braid and Overcoat Options
More Information C Tin-Plated copper metallic braid for
is Available Online additional protection and ground
path
on Heat Trace. CT Fluoropolymer corrosion resistant
overjacket over braid for hostile/
Bookmark Your Browser to corrosive environments
www.chromalox.com
and Select Manuals. SRM/E 8 1 CT Typical Model Number

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