Product Hierarchy
Product Hierarchy

50074LS - RS485, 4P18AWG, Str TC, XLPE Ins, OS+TC Brd, LSZH Inner Jkt, SWA, LSZH Outer Jkt, ABS Approved


RS-485, 4PR x 18AWG Stranded Tinned Copper, Foamed Electron-Beam Cross Linked Polyethylene Insulation, Overall Foil Plus Tinned Copper Braid Shield, Low Smoke Zero Halogen Inner Jacket, Steel Wire Armor, Low Smoke Zero Halogen Outer Jacket, ABS Approved

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Designed for applications which are used for RS 232/422/485, CANBUS, MODBUS communication protocols. Cable applications include motion oriented machine, machine control networks, temperature controllers, control panels, machine cutting tools, auxiliary equipment, SCADA communications, etc. These cables are used in emergency evacuation / shutdown systems in building automation, offshore, oil & gas and railway applications and are flame retardant according to IEC 60332-3-22 Category A

Construction Details

Conductor
SizeStrandingMaterial
18 AWGStrandedTC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
MaterialColor Code
EB-XLFMPEWhite & Blue, White & Orange, White & Green, White & Brown
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
BraidTinned Copper (TC)21 AWG (7x29) TC
Inner Jacket
Material
LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant)
Armor
Armor Type & Material
SWA - Steel Wire Armor
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. Diameter
LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant)18.7 mm (0.736 in)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-ShieldNom. Characteristic ImpedenceMax. Current
23.2 Ohm/km (7.07 Ohm/1000ft)46 pF/m (14 pF/ft)82 pF/m120 Ohm2.1 Amps per conductor at 25°C
Voltage
Voltage RatingBreakdown Voltage
300 V1.5 kVac / 2s
Table Notes: Nom. Inductance to Resistance ratio (L/R): 25 μH/Ω

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
Operating
-40°C To +90°C
Bulk Cable Weight: 393.8 kg/km (264.6 lbs/1000ft)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Sunlight Resistance, Oil Resistance
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 60332-3-22
Marine Compliance: ABS Type Approval Certificate 20-2029059-PDA
ISO/IEC Compliance: IEC 60092-376, IEC 61034-2 - Smoke Density Min Transmittance = Min. 70% as per IEC 61034-2
European Halogen Free Standards: IEC 60754-1 - Halogen Amount = Max 0.5% as per IEC 60754-1, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Max. Conductivity = 10 µS/mm, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Min. pH = 4.3
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)
Other Standard Compliance(s): Toxicity Index 5 as per EN 50305 / NF F63-305 (ITC)

Product Notes

Notes: Smoke Density ASTM D2843 Max. 40%

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.56 Revision Date: 04-17-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLength
50074LS 010500MBlackReel500 m
50074LS 0101000MBlackReel1,000 m
50074LS 060500MGreyReel500 m
50074LS 0601000MGreyReel1,000 m
Date: 2017-02-07
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