Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
METRIC MEASUREMENT VERSION
8138FO Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232/485
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Description:
28 AWG stranded (7x36) TC conductors, Datalene® insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil shield (100%
coverage), 28 AWG stranded TC drain wire, PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Pairs AWG Stranding Conductor Material
8
28
7x36
TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Trade Name Insulation Material
Datalene®
FPE - Foam Polyethylene
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material
Beldfoil® (Z-Fold®)
Coverage (%)
Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape 100
Outer Shield Drain Wire AWG:
AWG Stranding Drain Wire Conductor Material
28
7x36
TC - Tinned Copper
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter:
7.874 mm
Pair
Pair Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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
Pair Lay Length & Direction:
Lay Length (mm) Twists/ft. (twist/m)
22.351912
44.622
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range:
Non-UL Temperature Rating:
-30°C To +80°C
80°C (UL AWM Style 2919)
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8138FO Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232/485
Bulk Cable Weight:
Min. Bend Radius (Install)/Minor Axis:
86.316 Kg/Km
82.550 mm
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification:
AWM Specification:
EU CE Mark:
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV):
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS):
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE):
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR):
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable):
MII Order #39 (China RoHS):
CL2
UL Style 2919 (30 V 80°C)
Yes
Yes
Yes
01/01/2004
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Flame Test
UL Flame Test:
UL1685 UL Loading
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
Impedance (Ohm)
120
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/m)
36.091
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
Capacitance (pF/m)
65.62
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
78
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km)
213.265
Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km)
58.0737
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
30 V RMS (UL AWM Style 2919); 150 V RMS
Max. Recommended Current:
Current
.7 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Notes (Overall)
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.
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8138FO Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232/485
Related Documents:
No related documents are available for this product
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
8138FO 0601000
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Putup
305 MT
Ship Weight
19.051 KG
Color
CHROME
Notes
C
Item Desc
8 PR #28 FHDPE SH PVC
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