Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
3106A Multi-Conductor - EIA Industrial RS-485 PLTC/CM
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Description:
22 AWG stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors, Datalene® insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil®
shield (100% coverage) plus a tinned copper braid (65% coverage), drain wire, UV resistant PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Conductors # Pairs AWG Stranding Conductor Material Dia. (in.)
1
1
22
7x30
TC - Tinned Copper .030
Total Number of Conductors:
3
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Trade Name Insulation Material
Datalene®
FHDPE - Foam High Density Polyethylene
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Layer # Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material
1
2
Beldfoil®
Braid TC - Tinned Copper
Coverage (%)
65.000
Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape 100.000
Outer Shield Drain Wire AWG:
AWG Stranding Drain Wire Conductor Material
22
7x30
TC - Tinned Copper
Outer Shield Drain Wire Diameter:
.030
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Overall Cable
Overall Cabling Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1
2
3
White/Orange Stripe
Orange/White Stripe
Blue/White Stripe
Overall Nominal Diameter:
0.300 in.
Pair
Pair Lay Length & Direction:
Lay Length (in.)
3.000
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range:
Non-UL Temperature Rating:
Bulk Cable Weight:
-20°C To +60°C
60°C
48 lbs/1000 ft.
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Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
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3106A Multi-Conductor - EIA Industrial RS-485 PLTC/CM
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension:
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis:
65 lbs.
3 in.
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
CEC/C(UL) 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):
CM
Yes
Yes
Yes
10/01/2005
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Flame Test
UL Flame Test:
CSA Flame Test:
UL1685 UL Loading
FT1
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Surface Printing (Overall)
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Inductance:
Inductance (µH/ft)
.203
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
11.0
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
20.9
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
78
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
14.7
Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
2.8
Nom. Attenuation:
Description Freq. (MHz) Start Freq. (MHz) Stop Freq. (MHz) Attenuation (dB/100 ft.)
1
.5
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
300 V RMS
Max. Recommended Current:
Current
2.7 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
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ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
3106A Multi-Conductor - EIA Industrial RS-485 PLTC/CM
Input/Unfitted Impedance:
Description Freq. (MHz) Start Freq. (MHz) Stop Freq. (MHz) Impedance (Ohm)
1
120
Notes (Overall)
Notes:
Oil Resistance: Passes Oil Res II Per UL1277, Table 10.17. For CPE jacketed version order YR46721.
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
3106A 0101000
3106A 010500
3106A 0105000
Putup
1,000 FT
500 FT
5,000 FT
Ship Weight
47.000 LB
25.000 LB
230.000 LB
Color
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
Notes
C
C
CN
Item Desc
#22 FS PR,1#22PVCBRDPVC
#22 FS PR,1#22PVCBRDPVC
#22 FS PR,1#22PVCBRDPVC
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
N = FINAL PUT-UP LENGTH MAY VARY -0% TO +10% FROM LENGTH SHOWN.
Revision Number: 1
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