Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
METRIC MEASUREMENT VERSION
8103 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232/422
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General Description:
24 AWG stranded (7x32) TC conductors, Datalene® insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil® (100%
coverage) + TC braid shield (65% coverage), 24 AWG stranded TC drain wire, PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Pairs AWG Stranding Conductor Material
3
24
7x32
TC - Tinned Copper
Total Number of Conductors:
6
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Trade Name Insulation Material
Datalene®
Wall Thickness (mm)
FPE - Foam Polyethylene 0.330
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Layer # Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material
1
2
Beldfoil®
Braid TC - Tinned Copper
Coverage (%)
65
Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape w/Shorting Fold 100
Outer Shield Drain Wire AWG:
AWG Stranding Drain Wire Conductor Material
24
7x32
TC - Tinned Copper
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
Nom. Wall Thickness (mm)
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.889
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter:
7.188 mm
Pair
Pair Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1
2
3
White/Blue & Blue/White
White/Orange & Orange/White
White/Green & Green/White
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range:
UL Temperature Rating:
Bulk Cable Weight:
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension:
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis:
-30°C To +80°C
80°C (UL AWM Style 2919)
58.040 Kg/Km
171.256 N
76.200 mm
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8103 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232/422
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification:
CEC/C(UL) Specification:
AWM Specification:
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II):
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):
CM
CM
UL Style 2919 (30 V 80°C)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
01/01/2004
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Flame Test
UL Flame Test:
UL1685 UL Loading
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
Plenum Number:
No
88103
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
Impedance (Ohm)
100
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/m)
41.0125
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
Capacitance (pF/m)
72.182
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
78
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km)
78.744
Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km)
12.4678
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
30 V RMS (UL AWM Style 2919)
300 V RMS
Max. Recommended Current:
Current
1.5 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Notes (Overall)
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8103 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232/422
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.
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
8103 060100
8103 0601000
8103 06010000
8103 060500
8103 0605000
Putup
30 MT
305 MT
3,048 MT
152 MT
1,524 MT
Ship Weight
2.087 KG
19.051 KG
195.046 KG
9.525 KG
95.255 KG
Color
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
C
CY
C
C
Notes
Item Desc
3 PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
3 PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
3 PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
3 PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
3 PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Y = FINAL PUT-UP LENGTH MAY VARY -10% TO +20% FROM LENGTH SHOWN.MAY CONTAIN 2 PIECES. MINIMUM LENGTH OF ANY ONE PIECE IS 1500'.
Revision Number: 2
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Revision Date: 08-31-2012
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