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2120A - Fieldbus, 5 Pr #18 Str TC, XLPO Ins, IS/OS, TPE Jkt, 600V TC-ER




Fieldbus, 5 Pair 18AWG (7x26) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, Individual & Overall Beldfoil® Shield, TPE Outer Jacket, 600V TC-ER

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)5187x26TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
MaterialNom. ThicknessColor Code
XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)0.038 in (0.97 mm)Blue, Orange and Numbered
Inner Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer0.063 in (1.6 mm)0.677 inYes

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondMax. Capacitance UnbalanceNom. Characteristic ImpedenceNom. InductanceNom. Velocity of Prop.Max. Current
5.86 Ohm/1000ft (19.2 Ohm/km)22 pF/ft (72 pF/m)1.2 pF/ft100 Ohm0.22 µH/ft (0.72 µH/m)64%7.6 Amps per Conductor
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
Frequency [MHz]Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) [dB/100ft]
0.0390.08
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
600 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
90°C-40°C to 90°C
Max. Pull Tension: 309 lbs (140 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 218 lbs/1000ft (324 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Oil Resistance, Oil Resistance, Burial
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1581 Vertical Tray, IEC 60332-3-24
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 336, TC-ER
AWM Compliance: AWM I A/B II A/B
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CIC, TC
ISO/IEC Compliance: IEC 61158-2
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)
Other Standard Compliance(s): ISA/SP-50 Type A

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.588 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPC
2120A 0061000Blue, LightReel1,000 ft612825129592
2120A 0065000Blue, LightReel5,000 ft612825129608
2120A 0031000OrangeReel1,000 ft612825129578
2120A 0035000OrangeReel5,000 ft612825129585
Cabling Solutions for Industrial Applications
Fieldbus Cables Type A
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