Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
7960A Multi-Conductor - Category 5e DataTuff® Quad Cables
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General Description:
22 AWG Symmetric quad solid bare copper conductors, polyolefin insulation, FRPE bedding, industrial
grade sunlight- and oil-resistant PVC jacket, rip cord. Sequential marking at two foot intervals. PROFINET
Type A cable
Usage (Overall)
Suitable Applications:
Industrial Ethernet Cable, Harsh Environments, Category 5e, ProfiNet, 100BaseTX, CMX - Outdoor, PLTC
Listed, Approved for Cable Tray Use in Class 1, Division 2, Hazardous Areas and Non-hazardous Areas,
Cable Trays, Raceways, Conduit and Supported by Messenger Wires, Approved for Outdoor Usage
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Conductors AWG Stranding Conductor Material Dia. (in.)
4
22
Solid
BC - Bare Copper
0.026
Total Number of Conductors:
4
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material Dia. (in.)
PO - Polyolefin
0.059
Inner Jacket
Inner Jacket Material:
Inner Jacket Material Nom. Dia. (in.)
FRPE
0.164
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Layer # Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material
1
Beldfoil®
2
Coverage (%)
Tape Aluminum Foil - Polyester Tape 100.000
Braid
85.000
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
Industrial Grade PVC
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter:
0.268 in.
Pair
Pair Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1
White
2
Blue
3
Yellow
4
Orange
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Storage Temperature Range:
-40°C To +80°C
Installation Temperature Range:
-20°C To +60°C
Operating Temperature Range:
-40°C To +80°C
Bulk Cable Weight:
40.700 lbs/1000 ft.
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension:
55 lbs.
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis:
2.560 in.
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7960A Multi-Conductor - Category 5e DataTuff® Quad Cables
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification:
CMG, CMX-Outdoor, ITC, PLTC
CEC/C(UL) Specification:
CMG
AWM Specification:
UL Style 21047
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II):
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
Telecommunications Standards:
Category 5e - TIA 568.C.2
Flame Test
UL Flame Test:
UL1685 FT4/IEEE 1202 Vertical Tray Flame Test
C(UL) Flame Test:
FT4
IEEE Flame Test:
1202
Suitability
Suitability - Indoor:
Yes
Suitability - Outdoor:
Yes
Sunlight Resistance:
Yes
Oil Resistance:
Yes
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
15
Maximum Capacitance Unbalance (pF/100 m):
66
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
70
Maximum Delay:
Delay (ns/100 m)
552.000
Maximum Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/100 m)
5.700
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
300 V RMS
Maximum DCR Unbalanced:
DCR Unbalance @ 20°C (%)
3
Electrical Characteristics-Premise (Overall)
Premise Cable Electrical Table 1:
Freq. (MHz) Max. Attenuation (dB/100 m) Min. NEXT (dB) Min. ACR (dB) Min RL (dB)
1
2.100
65.3
63.2
23.000
4
4.000
56.3
52.3
23.000
10
6.300
50.3
43.9
25.000
16
8.000
47.2
39.1
25.000
20
9.000
45.8
35.2
25.000
31.25
11.400
42.9
31.3
23.600
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62.5
16.500
38.4
21.6
21.500
100
21.300
35.3
17.1
20.100
Premise Cable Electrical Table 2:
Freq. (MHz) Input (Unfitted) Imp. (Ohms) Fitted Impedance Min. ACRF (dB)
1
100 ± 20.2
105 ± 10
64.0
4
100 ± 14.2
100 ± 10
52.0
10
100 ± 11.3
100 ± 10
44.0
16
100 ± 11.3
100 ± 10
39.9
20
100 ± 11.3
100 ± 10
38.0
31.25
100 ± 13.2
100 ± 10
34.1
62.5
100 ± 16.9
100 ± 10
28.1
100
100 ± 20.0
100 ± 10
24.0
Notes (Overall)
Notes: Operating temperatures are subject to length de-rating. Cable passes -40C Cold Bend per UL 1581. Limits below 4 MHz are for information only.
Notes (Cont'd.):
T568A Plug Compatible Part Number: R301601 T568B Plug Compatible Part Number: R301602
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
Putup
Ship Weight
Color
7960A 1SW1000
1,000 FT
44.000 LB
GREEN, RAL 6018
PROFINET TYPE A CAT 5/5E
7960A 1SW2000
2,000 FT
88.000 LB
GREEN, RAL 6018
PROFINET TYPE A CAT 5/5E
Revision Number: 0
Notes
Item Desc
Revision Date: 07-19-2016
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