9842 Multi-Conductor – Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-485 Applications
General Description:
24 AWG stranded (7×32) TC conductors, polyethylene insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil® (100%
coverage) + TC braid shield (90% coverage), 24 AWG stranded TC drain wire, PVC jacket
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
| # Pairs | AWG | Stranding | Conductor Material |
| 2 | 24 | 7×32 | TC – Tinned Copper |
Total Number of Conductors: 4
Insulation
Insulation Material:
| Insulation Material | Wall Thickness (in.) |
| PE – Polyethylene | 0.022 |
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
| Layer # | Outer Shield Trade Name | Type | Outer Shield Material | Coverage (%) |
| 1 | Beldfoil® | Tape | Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape | 100 |
| 2 | Braid | TC – Tinned Copper | 90 |
Outer Shield Drain Wire AWG:
| AWG | Stranding | Drain Wire Conductor Material |
| 24 | 7×32 | TC – Tinned Copper |
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
| Outer Jacket Material | Nom. Wall Thickness (in.) |
| PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.035 |
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter: 0.340 in.
Pair
Pair Color Code Chart:
| Number | Color |
| 1 | White/Blue & Blue/White |
| 2 | White/Orange & Orange/White |
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
- Operating Temperature Range: -30°C To +80°C
- UL Temperature Rating: 80°C
- Bulk Cable Weight: 49 lbs/1000 ft.
- Max. Recommended Pulling Tension: 87 lbs.
- Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 3.500 in.
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
- NEC/(UL) Specification: CM
- CEC/C(UL) Specification: CM
- AWM Specification: UL Style 2919 (30 V 80°C)
- EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II): Yes
- EU CE Mark: Yes
- EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
- EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS): Yes
- EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/01/2004
- EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE): Yes
- EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): Yes
- CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable): Yes
- MII Order #39 (China RoHS): Yes
Plenum/Non-Plenum
- Plenum (Y/N): No
- Plenum Number: 82842
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
| Impedance (Ohm) |
| 120 |
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
| Capacitance (pF/ft) |
| 12.8 |
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
| Capacitance (pF/ft) |
| 23 |
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
| VP (%) |
| 66 |
Nominal Delay:
| Delay (ns/ft) |
| 1.54 |
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
| DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft) |
| 24 |
Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance:
| DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft) |
| 2.07 |
Nom. Attenuation:
| Attenuation (dB/100 ft.) | Attenuation (MHz) |
| 0.6 | 1 |
Max. Operating Voltage – UL:
| Voltage |
| 300 V RMS |
Max. Recommended Current:
| Current |
| 2.1 Amps per conductor @ 25°C |
Put Ups and Colors:
| Item # | Putup | Ship Weight | Color | Notes | Item Desc |
| 9842 060100 | 100 FT | 5.800 LB | CHROME | 2 PR #24 PE SH PVC | |
| 9842 0601000 | 1,000 FT | 57.000 LB | CHROME | C | 2 PR #24 PE SH PVC |
| 9842 06010000 | 10,000 FT | 560.000 LB | CHROME | 2 PR #24 PE SH PVC | |
| 9842 060500 | 500 FT | 29.500 LB | CHROME | C | 2 PR #24 PE SH PVC |
| 9842 0605000 | 5,000 FT | 270.000 LB | CHROME | 2 PR #24 PE SH PVC |
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