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8163 - RS-232/422 Low Cap, #24-3pr, FPO, Indiv.& O/A Foils+Braid, PVC Jkt, CM, 100Ω




Computer EIA RS-232/422, Digital Audio Cable, 24 AWG stranded (7x32) tinned copper conductors, Datalene® insulation, 3 twisted pairs individually Beldfoil® shielded + overall 100% Beldfoil® + tinned copper braid shield (65% coverage), drain wire, PVC jacket.

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: RS-232 Extended Distance & RS-422 Applications; Computer Communications; Low Voltage Analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...); Low Voltage Digital Control (24v, …); Digital Audio; Panel Wiring

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Pair(s)324 AWG7x32TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Pair(s)PE - Polyethylene (Foam)0.019 in (0.48 mm)0.061 in (1.5 mm)Black & Red, Black & White, Black & Green
Inner Shield
ElementShield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire TypeNotes
Pair(s)TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%24 AWG (7x32) TCeach pair, Z-Fold® Foil-in
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%
BraidTinned Copper (TC)65%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.048 in (1.2 mm)0.359 in (9.12 mm)
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.359 in (9.12 mm)

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)24 Ohm/1000ft12.5 pF/ft (41.0 pF/m)22 pF/ft (72 pF/m)100 Ohm78%1.6 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V (CM), 300 V (UL AWM 2493)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
60°C-40°C to +60°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
3.6 in (91 mm)3.6 in (91 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 84 lbs (38 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 62 lbs/1000ft

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL 1685 FT4 Loading, IEC 60332-1-2
CPR Compliance: CPR Euroclass: Eca
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 800, CM
AWM Compliance: AWM 2493
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CM
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
UK Regulation Compliance: UKCA Mark
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: 0.560 Revision Date: 12-22-2023

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPC/EANFootnote
8163.0030ChromeReel30 m8719605017932
8163 060100ChromeReel100 ft612825195597
8163.01152ChromeReel152 m8719605017956
8163.00305ChromeReel305 m8719605017949
8163 060500ChromeReel500 ft612825195610C
8163 0601000ChromeReel1,000 ft612825195603C
8163 0605000ChromeReel5,000 ft612825195627C
Date: 2004-01-01
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