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2126A - Fieldbus, 50 Pr #18 Str TC, XLPO Ins, IS/OS, TPE Jkt, 600V TC-ER


Fieldbus, 50 Pair 18AWG (7x26) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, Individual & Overall Beldfoil® Shield, Orange 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.

Physical Characteristics (Overall)

Conductor
ElementAWGStrandingMaterialNo. of Pairs
Pair(s)187x26TC - Tinned Copper50
Conductor Count: 100
Total Number of Pairs: 24
Insulation
MaterialNominal Wall Thickness
XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)0.032 in
Color Chart
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1Blue, Orange and Numbered
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Inner Shield
TypeMaterialMaterial Trade NameCoverage [%]Drainwire MaterialDrainwire AWG
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)Beldfoil®100%TC - Tinned Copper20
Outer Shield
TypeMaterialMaterial Trade NameCoverage [%]Drainwire MaterialDrainwire AWG
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)Beldfoil®100%TC - Tinned Copper18
Outer Jacket
MaterialNominal DiameterNominal Wall Thickness
TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer1.947 in0.12 in

Electrical Characteristics

Conductor DCR
Nominal Conductor DCR
5.86 Ohm/1000ft
Capacitance
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor
22 pF/ft
Inductance
Nominal Inductance
0.22 µH/ft
Impedance
Nominal Characteristic Impedance
100 Ohm
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
Frequency [MHz]Nom. Insertion Loss
0.039 MHz0.08 dB/100ft
Delay
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%]
64%
Current
Max. Recommended Current [A]
5.4 Amps per Conductor
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
600 V
Electrical Characteristics Notes: Max Propagation Delay Change From 7.812 kHz to 39.06 kHz: 518 pS/ft
Other Electrical Characteristic 2: 31.25 KBits/sec

Temperature Range

UL Temp Rating: 90°C
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 90°C

Mechanical Characteristics

Oil Resistance: Yes
Bulk Cable Weight: 1782 lbs/1000ft
Max. Pull Tension: 2892 lbs
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 19.5 in

Standards

NEC Articles: Article 336
NEC/(UL) Compliance: TC-ER
CSA AWM Compliance: AWM I A/B II A/B
ISO/IEC Compliance: IEC 61158-2
Other Standards: ISA/SP-50 Type A

Applicable Environmental and Other Programs

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

Suitability

Suitability - Burial: Yes
Suitability - Indoor: Yes
Suitability - Outdoor: Yes
Suitability - Sunlight Resistance: Yes

Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing

UL Flammability: UL1581 Vertical Tray
IEC Flammability: IEC 60332-3-24
UL voltage rating: 600 V RMS

Plenum/Non-Plenum

Plenum (Y/N): No

Related Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPut-Up TypeLengthUPC
2126A 0061000Blue, LightReel1,000 ft612825129905
2126A 0031000OrangeReel1,000 ft612825129899

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.156 Revision Date: 04-30-2024
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