Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8102 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
2 24 7x32 TC - Tinned Copper
Total Number of Conductors: 4
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Trade Name Insulation Material Wall Thickness (in.)
Datalene FPE - Foam Polyethylene 0.013
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Layer # Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material Coverage (%)
1 Beldfoil Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape w/Shorting Fold 100
2 Braid TC - Tinned Copper 65
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 (in.)
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.035
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter: 0.270 in.
Pair
Pair Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1 White/Blue & Blue/White
2 White/Orange & Orange/White
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range: -30C To +80C
UL Temperature Rating: 80C (UL AWM Style 2919)
Bulk Cable Weight: 34 lbs/1000 ft.
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension: 27.500 lbs.
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 2.750 in.
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification: CM
CEC/C(UL) Specification: CM
AWM Specification: UL Style 2919 (30 V 80C)
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II): Yes
EU CE Mark: Yes
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS): Yes
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ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8102 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232/422
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS): Yes
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/01/2004
EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE): Yes
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): Yes
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable): Yes
MII Order #39 (China RoHS): Yes
Flame Test
UL Flame Test: UL1685 UL Loading
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N): No
Plenum Number: 88102
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
Impedance (Ohm)
100
Nom. Inductance:
Inductance (H/ft)
.201
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
12.5
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
22
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
78
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20C (Ohm/1000 ft)
24
Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20C (Ohm/1000 ft)
4.6
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage Description
30 V RMS UL AWM Style 2919
300 V RMS CM
Max. Recommended Current:
Current
1.8 Amps per conductor @ 25C
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.
Put Ups and Colors:
Item # Putup Ship Weight Color Notes Item Desc
8102 060100 100 FT 4.100 LB CHROME 2 PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
8102 0601000 1,000 FT 38.000 LB CHROME C 2 PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
8102 06010000 10,000 FT 380.000 LB CHROME C Y 2 PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
8102 060500 500 FT 18.500 LB CHROME C 2 PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
8102 0605000 5,000 FT 185.000 LB CHROME C 2 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'.
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