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.

CONDUCTOR

Element

Pair(s)

Number of Element

2

Size

24 AWG

Stranding

7x32

Material

TC - Tinned Copper

INSULATION

Element

Tape

Material

Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)

Coverage

100%

Drainwire Type

24 AWG (7x32) TC

Element

Braid

Material

Tinned Copper (TC)

Coverage

90%

Drainwire Type

-

OUTER JACKET

Material

PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride

Nom. Thickness

0.015 in (0.38 mm)

Nom. Diameter

0.273 in (6.93 mm)

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)

0.273 in (6.93 mm)

ELECTRICALS

Element

Pair(s)

Nom. Conductor DCR

24 Ohm/1000ft

Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond

12 pF/ft (39 pF/m)

Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)

22 pF/ft

Nom. Characteristic Impedence

120 Ohm

Nom. Velocity of Prop.

76%

Max. Current

3.2 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC

Nom. Outer Shield DCR

2.4 Ohm/1000ft (7.9 Ohm/km)

HIGH FREQUENCY (NOMINAL/TYPICAL)

Element

Pair(s)

Frequency [MHz]

1

Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation)

0.6 dB/100ft

UL Voltage Rating

300 V (CMP)

TEMPERATURE

UL Temperature

75°C

Operating

0°C to +75°C

BEND RADIUS

Stationary Min.

2.75 in (69.9 mm)

Installation Min.

2.75 in (69.9 mm)

Max. Pull Tension

56.7 lbs (25.7 kg)

Bulk Cable Weight

38 lbs/1000ft