Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8728 Multi-Conductor - Special Audio, Communication and Instrumentation Cable
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General Description:
22 AWG stranded (7x30) TC conductors, polypropylene insulation, cabled in pairs, overall Beldfoil shield
(100% coverage), 24 AWG stranded TC drain wires, PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Pairs AWG Stranding Conductor Material Dia. (in.)
2 22 7x30 TC - Tinned Copper .030
Total Number of Conductors: 4
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material Dia. (in.)
PP - Polypropylene 0.050
Inner Shield
Inner Shield Material:
Layer # Inner Shield Trade Name Type Inner Shield Material Coverage (%)
Layer 1 Beldfoil Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape 100
Layer 2 Tape Polyester Tape 100
Inner Shield Drain Wire AWG:
AWG
24
Inner Shield Drain Wire Stranding: Stranded
Inner Shield Drain Wire Conductor Material: TC - Tinned Copper
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material Coverage (%)
Beldfoil Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape 100
Outer Shield Drain Wire AWG:
AWG Stranding Drain Wire Conductor Material
24 Stranded TC - Tinned Copper
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material Nom. Wall Thickness (in.)
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride .028
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter: 0.215 in.
Pair
Pair Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1 Black & Red
2 White & Green
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range: -20C To +80C
UL Temperature Rating: 80C (UL AWM Style 2717)
Bulk Cable Weight: 28 lbs/1000 ft.
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension: 36.400 lbs.
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 2.250 in.
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ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8728 Multi-Conductor - Special Audio, Communication and Instrumentation Cable
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification: CM
NEC Articles: 800
CEC/C(UL) Specification: CM
AWM Specification: UL Style 2717 (300 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
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
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
Impedance (Ohm)
50
Nom. Inductance:
Inductance (H/ft)
.18
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
35
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
62
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
66
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20C (Ohm/1000 ft)
17
Ind. Pair Nominal Shield DC Resistance @ 20 Deg. C: 16.600 Ohm/1000 ft
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
300 V RMS (UL AWM Style 2717)
Max. Recommended Current:
Current
2.3 Amps per conductor @ 25C
Notes (Overall)
Notes: Each pair Beldfoil shielded with individual drain wire plus a polyester film over each shield.
Put Ups and Colors:
Item # Putup Ship Weight Color Notes Item Desc
8728 060U1000 1,000 FT 30.000 LB CHROME 2 #22 SHPR PP PVC
8728 060U500 500 FT 15.500 LB CHROME 2 #22 SHPR PP PVC
8728 0601000 1,000 FT 31.000 LB CHROME C 2 #22 SHPR PP PVC
8728 060500 500 FT 15.500 LB CHROME C 2 #22 SHPR PP PVC
8728 0605000 5,000 FT 145.000 LB CHROME C 2 #22 SHPR PP PVC
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