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2118A - Fieldbus, 1 Pr #18 Str TC, XLPO Ins, OS, TPE Jkt, 600V TC




Fieldbus, 1 Pair 18AWG (7x26) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, Overall Beldfoil® Shield, TPE Outer Jacket, 600V TC

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: harsh environment digital and serial two-way communication, oil and gas extraction and refining sites, petrochemical, Profibus process automation or Foundation FieldBus process automation, extreme temperature environments, exposure to humidity/moisture, dust, and oil, remote locations long distance applications, etc.

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Pair(s)1187x26TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
MaterialColor Code
XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)Blue, Orange and Numbered
Inner Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%
Tinned Copper (TC)
Outer Shield
Material
Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer0.047 in (1.2 mm)0.319 in (8.10 mm)Yes

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRMax. Capacitance UnbalanceNom. Capacitance Cond-to-ShieldNom. Characteristic ImpedenceNom. Velocity of Prop.Max. Current
7.06 Ohm/1000ft1.2 pF/ft (3.9 pF/m)22 pF/ft100 Ohm64%8.7 Amps per Conductor
Nom. Outer Shield DCR: 1.48 Ohm/1000ft (4.86 Ohm/km)
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation)
0.08 dB/100ft
High Frequency
Max. Insertion Loss (Attenuation)Max./Min. Input Impedance (unFitted) [Ohm]
0.091 dB/100ft100
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
600 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
90°C Wet/Dry-25°C Cold Impact -40°C to +90°C -55°C Cold Bend
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
3.19 in (81.0 mm)3.19 in (81.0 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 44.8 lbs (20.3 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 51 lbs/1000ft

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, UV Resistance, Oil Resistance, Oil Resistance, Burial
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1581 Vertical Tray, 1202, IEC 60332-3-24
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 336, TC-ER
AWM Compliance: AWM I A/B II A/B, C22.2 #230 Type TC; C22.2#239 Type CIC
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)

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.545 Revision Date: 02-15-2024

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPC
2118A 0061000Blue, LightReel1,000 ft612825129479
2118A 0065000Blue, LightReel5,000 ft612825129486
2118A 0035000OrangeReel5,000 ft612825129462
Date: 2004-01-01
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