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8142FO - RS232/485 Low Cap, #28-12.5pr, FPO, O/A Foil, PVC Jkt, CL2, 120Ω




Computer EIA RS-232/485 Cable, 28 AWG stranded (7x36) tinned copper conductors, Datalene® insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil® shield (100% coverage), 28 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, PVC jacket.

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: rs-232 extended distance applications; rs-423 applications; computer communications; low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...); low voltage digital control (24v, …); line level audio; panel wiring

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Pair(s)1228 AWG7x36TC - Tinned Copper
Conductor(s)128 AWG7x36TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Pair(s)PE - Polyethylene (Foam)0.032 in (0.81 mm)0.077 in (2.0 mm)White/Blue & Blue/White, White/Orange & Orange/White, White/Green & Green/White, White/Brown & Brown/White, White/Gray & Gray/White, Red/Blue & Blue/Red, Red/Orange & Orange/Red, Red/Green & Green/Red, Red/Brown & Brown/Red, Red/Gray & Gray/Red, Black/Blue & Blue/Black, Black/Orange & Orange/Black, Gray
Conductor(s)0.014 in (0.36 mm)0.044 in (1.1 mm)Gray
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%28 AWG (7x36) TC
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.035 in (0.89 mm)0.385 inYes
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.385 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)73.5 Ohm/1000ft11 pF/ft (36 pF/m)20 pF/ft (66 pF/m)120 Ohm78%0.5 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC
Conductor(s)72.1 Ohm/1000ft (237 Ohm/km)1.6 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
30 V (AWM 2919), 300 V (CL2)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
60°C-20°C to +60°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
3.85 in (97.8 mm)3.85 in
Max. Pull Tension: 54.6 lbs (24.8 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 47 lbs/1000ft

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor, Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1685 UL Loading
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 725, CL2
AWM Compliance: AWM 2919
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC Compliance: China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Product Notes

Notes: Datalene® insulation features include low dielectric constant and a dissipation factor for high-speed, low distortion data handling. Physical properties include good crush resistance and light weight.

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.347 Revision Date: 12-22-2023

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorUPCFootnote
8142FO 0601000Chrome612825195467C
8142FO 060500Chrome612825195474C
Date: 2004-01-01
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