Product Hierarchy
Product Hierarchy

71732ELW - RS485, 3 Pr #18 Str TC, PE Ins, OS+TC Brd, LSZH Jkt, Cca


RS-485, 3 Pair 18AWG (7x26) Tinned Copper, PO Insulation, Overall Beldfoil®+Tinned Copper Braid(65%) Shield, LSZH Outer Jacket, CPR Cca

Life Cycle Status: Capability

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: RS-485, POS; Computer communications; Low Voltage Analog Signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...); Low Voltage Digital Control (24v, …); Line Level Audio; Panel Wiring; serial communication (RS-485 standard) comprising of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, motors, RTU, SCADA, etc. within noisy environments over long distance, etc.

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Pair(s)318 AWG7x26TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Pair(s)PE - Polyethylene0.90 mm (0.035 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)White/Blue & Blue/White, White/Orange & Orange/White, White/Green & Green/White
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%24 AWG (7x32) TC
BraidTinned Copper (TC)
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Diameter
LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant)1.1 mm (0.043 in)13.6 mm (0.535 in)
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 13.6 mm (0.535 in)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Characteristic ImpedenceNom. Velocity of Prop.Max. Current
Pair(s)21 Ohm/km (6.4 Ohm/1000ft)36 pF/m (11 pF/ft)65 pF/m120 Ohm66%3.5 Amps per Conductor
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
ElementFrequency [MHz]Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation)
Pair(s)11.30 dB/100m (0.396 dB/100ft)
Voltage
Voltage Rating
300 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
OperatingInstallationStorage
-45°C To +70°C-15°C To +70°C-45°C To +70°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
68 mm (2.7 in)136 mm (5.35 in)
Max. Pull Tension: 1100 N (250 lbf)
Bulk Cable Weight: 183 kg/km (123 lbs/1000ft)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor - Euroclass Eca, Indoor, Non-Halogenated, Sunlight Resistance, Oil Resistance
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: IEC 60332-1-2
CPR Compliance: CPR Euroclass: Cca-s1,d1,a1
ISO/IEC Compliance: IEC 61034-2 - Smoke Density Min Transmittance = 60%
CENELEC Compliance: EN 50290-2-20
European Halogen Free Standards: IEC 62821-1 Halogen Free Compliance = Yes, IEC 60754-1 - Halogen Amount = Zero, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Max. Conductivity = 2.5 µS/mm, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Min. pH = 4.3
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark
UK Regulation Compliance: UKCA Mark
Other Standard Compliance(s): DMX-512

Product Notes

Notes: This is a preliminary Technical Design Specification (TDS) which is subject to modification throughout the prototyping phase. The minimum business quantity to offer is 3km for the first order. This product will have Grey as standard color and 305mt or 500mt as standard put-ups. Additional options for colors and put-ups are available on special request. The estimated production lead time for the first order will be similar to the production lead time of 3107ENH plus extra 6-7 weeks. Please liaise with your Belden representative for confirmation.

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.21 Revision Date: 05-07-2025
Date: 2005-01-01
Multi-conductor and Pair LSZH EN-IEC Rated Classics.pdf
Belden-NPI-RS-485-Product-Bulletin-2022-04.pdf
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