Detailed Specifications & Technical Data ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION 8103 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232/422 For more Information please call 1-800-Belden1 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 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: 0.283 in. Pair Pair Color Code Chart: Number Color 1 White/Blue & Blue/White 2 White/Orange & Orange/White 3 White/Green & Green/White Mechanical Characteristics (Overall) Operating Temperature Range: -30C To +80C UL Temperature Rating: 80C (UL AWM Style 2919) Bulk Cable Weight: 39 lbs/1000 ft. Max. Recommended Pulling Tension: 38.500 lbs. Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 3 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 Page 1 of 3 01-05-2017Detailed Specifications & Technical Data ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION 8103 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: 88103 Electrical Characteristics (Overall) Nom. Characteristic Impedance: Impedance (Ohm) 100 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) 3.8 Max. Operating Voltage - UL: Voltage 30 V RMS (UL AWM Style 2919) 300 V RMS Max. Recommended Current: Current 1.5 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 8103 060100 100 FT 4.600 LB CHROME 3 PR 24 FHDPE SH PVC 8103 0601000 1,000 FT 42.000 LB CHROME C 3 PR 24 FHDPE SH PVC 8103 06010000 10,000 FT 430.000 LB CHROME C Y 3 PR 24 FHDPE SH PVC 8103 060500 500 FT 21.000 LB CHROME C 3 PR 24 FHDPE SH PVC 8103 0605000 5,000 FT 210.000 LB CHROME C 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 Revision Date: 08-31-2012 2017 Belden, Inc All Rights Reserved. Although Belden makes every reasonable effort to ensure their accuracy at the time of this publication, information and specifications described herein are subject to error or omission and to change without notice, and the listing of such information and specifications does not ensure product availability. Belden provides the information and specifications herein on anAS I basis, with no representations or warranties, whether express, statutory or implied. In no event will Belden be liable for any damages (including consequential, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or exemplary damages) whatsoever, even if Belden has been advised of the possibility of such damages, whether in an action under contract, negligence or any other theory, arising out of or in connection with the use, or inability to use, the information or specifications described herein. All sales of Belden products are subject to Belden s standard terms and conditions of sale. Page 2 of 3 01-05-2017