RS485 3-Pair, 24 AWG stranded (7x32) TC conductors, polyethylene insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil® (100% coverage) + TC braid shield (90% coverage), 24 AWG stranded TC drain wire, LSZH jacket, Flame resistance IEC 60332-3C
Specifications
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | RS-485, POS; Computer communications; Low Voltage Analog Signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...); Low Voltage Digital Control (24v, …); Line Level Audio; Panel Wiring; serial communication (RS-485 standard) comprising of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, motors, RTU, SCADA, etc. within noisy environments over long distance, etc. |
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Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
| AWG | Stranding | Material | No. of Pairs |
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| 24 | 7x32 | TC - Tinned Copper | 3 |
| Conductor Count | 6 |
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| Total Number of Pairs | 3 |
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Insulation
| Material | Nominal Diameter | Diameter +/- Tolerance |
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| PE - Polyethylene | 1.73 mm | 0.05 mm |
Color Chart
| Number | Color |
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| Pair 1 | White/Blue & Blue/White |
| Pair 2 | White/Orange & Orange/White |
| Pair 3 | White/Green & Green/White |
Outer Shield
| Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage [%] | Thickness of Foil | Drainwire Material | Drainwire AWG |
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| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | Beldfoil® (Z-Fold®) | 90% | 9 / 23 µm | TC - Tinned Copper | AWG24/7 |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | | 90% | | | |
Outer Jacket
| Material | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Wall Thickness |
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| LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant) | 9.1 mm | 0.9 mm |
Construction and Dimensions
Cabling
| Description | Filler |
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| 3 pairs and a filler twisted to cable core | Polypropylene |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | Nominal Outer Shield DCR |
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| 78.7 Ohm/km | 7.7 Ohm/km |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor | Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Other Conductor to Shield |
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| 42 pF/m | 75.5 pF/m |
Impedance
| Frequency [MHz] | Nominal Characteristic Impedance |
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| 1 MHz | 120 Ohm |
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss |
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| 1 MHz | 1.97 dB/100m |
Delay
| Nominal Delay | Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] |
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| 520 ns/ft | 66% |
Current
| Element | Max. Recommended Current [A] |
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| Conductor(s) | 1.54 Amps per Conductor |
Voltage
Temperature Range
| Installation Temperature Range | -15°C To +80°C |
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| Storage Temperature Range | -45°C To +80°C |
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| Operating Temp Range (Flexible Install) | -15°C To +80°C |
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| Operating Temp Range (Fixed Install) | -45°C To +80°C |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Oil Resistance | IEC 60811-404 |
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| Max. Pull Tension | 470 N |
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| Min. Bend Radius During Installation | 91 mm |
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Standards
| CPR Euroclass | Dca-s2,d2,a1 |
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| CENELEC Compliance | EN 50290-2-20 |
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Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| Environmental Space | Indoor - Euroclass Dca |
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Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| IEC Flammability | IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 60332-3-24 |
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| IEC 60754-1 - Halogen Amount | Zero |
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| IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Max. Conductivity | 2.5 µS/mm |
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| IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Min. pH | 4.3 |
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| IEC 61034-2 - Smoke Density Min. Transmittance | 60% |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.212 Revision Date: 12-19-2022 |
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