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 a long distance, etc. |
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Construction Details
CONDUCTOR
| Element | No. of Elements | Size | Stranding | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | 4 | 24 AWG | 7×32 | TC – Tinned Copper |
INSULATION
| Element | Material | Nom. Thickness | Nom. Insulation Diameter | Color Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | PE – Polyethylene | 0.022 in (0.56 mm) | 0.068 in (1.7 mm) | White/Blue Stripe & Blue/White Stripe, White/Orange Stripe & Orange/White Stripe, White/Green Stripe & Green/White Stripe, White/Brown Stripe & Brown/White Stripe |
OUTER SHIELD
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage | Drain wire Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | 100% | 24 AWG (7×32) TC |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 90% |
OUTER JACKET
| Material | Nom. Thickness | Nom. Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.035 in (0.89 mm) | 0.390 in (9.91 mm) |
| Table Notes | Jacket OD +/- 0.030 |
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| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.390 in (9.91 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
ELECTRICALS
| Element | Nom. Conductor DCR | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | Nom. Characteristic Impedance | Nom. The velocity of Prop. | Max. Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | 24 Ohm/1000ft | 12.8 pF/ft (42.0 pF/m) | 23 pF/ft | 120 Ohm | 66% | 1.54 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
| Nom. Outer Shield DCR | 2.1 Ohm/1000ft (6.9 Ohm/km) |
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HIGH FREQUENCY (NOMINAL/TYPICAL)
| Element | Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) |
|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | 1 | 0.6 dB/100ft |
VOLTAGE
| UL Voltage Rating |
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| 300 V (CM), 30 V (UL AWM 2919) |
Mechanical Characteristics
TEMPERATURE
| UL Temperature | Operating |
|---|---|
| 80°C | -30°C to +80°C |
BEND RADIUS
| Stationary Min. | Installation Min. |
|---|---|
| 4 in (100 mm) | 4 in (100 mm) |
| Max. Pull Tension | 110 lbs (50 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 71 lbs/1000ft |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL 1685 UL Loading, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR Compliance | CPR Euroclass: Fca |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CM |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 2919 |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CM |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
