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1852F - Audio Snake Cable, #24-24pr, TC, Indiv. Shielded, CMG




Digital Audio Snake Cable, CMG-Rated, 24-24 AWG tinned copper pairs, Datalene® insulation, individually shielded with Beldfoil, numbered/color-coded PVC jackets, flexible PVC jacket

High Frequency
Frequency [MHz]
0.384 MHz
0.706 MHz
0.768 MHz
1.024 MHz
1.411 MHz
1.536 MHz
2.048 MHz
2.822 MHz
3.072 MHz
4.096 MHz
5.645 MHz
6.144 MHz
8.192 MHz
11.29 MHz
12.288 MHz
24.576 MHz

Temperature Range

UL Temp Rating: 60°C
Operating Temperature Range: -30°C To +60°C

Mechanical Characteristics

Bulk Cable Weight: 558 lbs/1000ft
Max. Pull Tension: 400 lbs
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 12.1 in

Standards

NEC/(UL) Compliance: CMG
CEC/C(UL) Compliance: CMG
Other Specification: AES/EBU

Applicable Environmental and Other Programs

Environmental Space: Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum)
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): Yes
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2): Yes
EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE): Yes
EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment): Yes
EU Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR)
EU CE Mark: Yes
MII Order #39 (China RoHS): Yes

Suitability

Suitability - Indoor: Yes

Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing

UL Flammability: UL1685 FT4 Loading
CSA Flammability: FT4

Plenum/Non-Plenum

Plenum (Y/N): No

Related Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPut-Up TypeLengthUPC
1852F Z4B500Violet Z4BReel500 ft612825124467
1852F Z4B1000Violet Z4BReel1,000 ft612825124450
Footnote: C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

Product Notes

Notes: Pair jackets and shields are bonded so both strip simultaneously with automatic stripping equipment. Datalene® insulation features include low dielectric constant and a dissipation factor for high-speed, low-distortion data handling. Physical properties include good crush resistance and light weight.

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.351 Revision Date: 02-03-2025

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Multi-channel interconnect between audio equipment such as microphones, speakers, amplifiers, mixing consoles; Live events or studio sound; Analog audio

Physical Characteristics (Overall)

Conductor
AWGStrandingMaterialNominal DiameterNo. of Pairs
247x32TC - Tinned Copper0.024 in24
Conductor Count: 48
Total Number of Pairs: 24
Insulation
MaterialMaterial Trade NameNominal DiameterNominal Wall Thickness
PE - Polyethylene (Foam)Datalene®0.068 in0.022 in
Color Chart
NumberColor
1Brown and Numbered 1
2Red and Numbered 2
3Orange and Numbered 3
4Yellow and Numbered 4
5Green and Numbered 5
6Blue and Numbered 6
7Purple and Numbered 7
8Gray and Numbered 8
9White and Numbered 9
10Black and Numbered 10
11Tan and Numbered 11
12Pink and Numbered 12
13Gray/Brown Stripe and Numbered 13
14Gray/Red Stripe and Numbered 14
15Gray/Orange Stripe and Numbered 15
16Gray/Yellow Stripe and Numbered 16
17Gray/Green Stripe and Numbered 17
18Gray/Blue Stripe and Numbered 18
19Gray/Purple Stripe and Numbered 19
20Gray/Gray Stripe and Numbered 20
21Gray/White Stripe and Numbered 21
22Gray/Black Stripe and Numbered 22
23Gray/Tan Stripe and Numbered 23
24Gray/Pink Stripe and Numbered 24
Color Chart 2
NumberColor
1Red & Black
2Red & Black
3Red & Black
4Red & Black
5Red & Black
6Red & Black
7Red & Black
8Red & Black
9Red & Black
10Red & Black
11Red & Black
12Red & Black
13Red & Black
14Red & Black
15Red & Black
16Red & Black
17Red & Black
18Red & Black
19Red & Black
20Red & Black
21Red & Black
22Red & Black
23Red & Black
24Red & Black
Inner Shield
TypeMaterialMaterial Trade NameCoverage [%]Drainwire MaterialDrainwire DiameterDrainwire AWGDrainwire Construction n x D
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)Beldfoil®100%TC - Tinned Copper0.024 in24Stranded
Table Notes: Indiv. Foil tapes bonded to inner jacket
Inner Jacket
MaterialNominal DiameterNominal Wall Thickness
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.167 in0.014 in
Outer Shield
TypeMaterialMaterial Trade NameCoverage [%]Drainwire MaterialDrainwire DiameterDrainwire AWGDrainwire Construction n x D
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)Beldfoil®100%TC - Tinned Copper0.060 in16Stranded
Outer Jacket
MaterialNominal DiameterNominal Wall ThicknessRipcord
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride1.21 in0.100 inYes
1.210 in

Electrical Characteristics

Conductor DCR
Nominal Conductor DCRNominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance
23.7 Ohm/1000ft23.7 Ohm/1000ft
Capacitance
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to ConductorNom. Capacitance Conductor to Other Conductor to Shield
12 pF/ft26 pF/ft
Inductance
Nominal Inductance
0.18 µH/ft
Impedance
Nominal Characteristic Impedance
110 Ohm
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
Frequency [MHz]Nom. Insertion Loss
0.384 MHz0.29 dB/100ft
0.706 MHz0.71 dB/100ft
0.768 MHz0.77 dB/100ft
1.024 MHz0.94 dB/100ft
1.411 MHz1.1 dB/100ft
1.536 MHz1.1 dB/100ft
2.048 MHz1.3 dB/100ft
2.822 MHz1.4 dB/100ft
3.072 MHz1.4 dB/100ft
4.096 MHz1.5 dB/100ft
5.645 MHz1.7 dB/100ft
6.144 MHz1.8 dB/100ft
8.192 MHz2 dB/100ft
11.29 MHz2.2 dB/100ft
12.288 MHz2.3 dB/100ft
24.576 MHz3.1 dB/100ft
Delay
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%]
76%
Date: 2004-01-01
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