Product Hierarchy
Product Hierarchy

9842PE - RS-485, 2 Pr #24 Str TC, PO Ins, OS+TC Brd, PE Jkt


RS-485, 2 Pair 24AWG (7x32) Tinned Copper, PO Insulation, Overall Beldfoil®+Tinned Copper Braid(90%) Shield, PE Outer Jacket

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
SizeStrandingMaterial
247x32TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
MaterialNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
PE - Polyethylene1.73 mm (0.0681 in)White/Blue & Blue/White, White/Orange & Orange/White
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%24 AWG (7x32) TC
BraidTinned Copper (TC)90%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Diameter
PE - Polyethylene0.9 mm (0.035 in)8.65 mm (0.341 in)
Table Notes: UV Stabilised
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 8.65 mm (0.341 in)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Characteristic ImpedenceNom. Velocity of Prop.Max. Current
78.7 Ohm/km (24.0 Ohm/1000ft)42 pF/m (13 pF/ft)75.5 pF/m120 Ohm66%2.1 Amps per Conductor
Nom. Outer Shield DCR: 7.2 Ohm/km (2.2 Ohm/1000ft)
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
Frequency [MHz]
1
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.
43 mm (1.7 in)86 mm (3.4 in)
Max. Pull Tension: 395 N (88.8 lbf)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Water Exposure/Below-Grade Conduit, Indoor, Outdoor, Non-Halogenated, Sunlight Resistance
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). The minimum business quantity to offer is 3km for the first order. This product will have Black as standard color and 305mt 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 9842NH. Please liaise with your Belden representative for confirmation.

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.4 Revision Date: 03-19-2025
Date: 2012-05-10
Belden-NPI-RS-485-Product-Bulletin-2022-04.pdf
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