Product Number: 9842PE

RS-485, 2 Pr #24 Str TC, PO Ins, OS+TC Brd, PE Jkt

RS-485, 2 Pair 24AWG (7x32) Tinned Copper, PO Insulation, Overall Beldfoil®+Tinned Copper Braid(90%) Shield, PE Outer Jacket

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Specifications

Suitable Applications

RS-485, POS; Computer communications; Low Voltage Analog Signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...); Low Voltage Digital Control (24v, …); Line Level Audio; Panel Wiring; serial communication (RS-485 standard) comprising of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, motors, RTU, SCADA, etc. within noisy environments over long distance, etc.

Conductor

Element No. of Elements Size Stranding Material
Pair(s) 2 24 AWG 7x32 TC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

Element Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Insulation Diameter Color Code
Pair(s) PE - Polyethylene 0.56 mm (0.022 in) 1.73 mm (0.0681 in) White/Blue & Blue/White, White/Orange & Orange/White

Outer Shield

Shield Type Material Coverage Drainwire Type
Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100% 24 AWG (7x32) TC
Braid Tinned Copper (TC) 90%

Outer Jacket

Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Diameter
PE - Polyethylene 0.9 mm (0.035 in) 8.65 mm (0.341 in)

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)

8.65 mm (0.341 in)

Electricals

Element Nom. Conductor DCR Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) Nom. Characteristic Impedence Nom. Velocity of Prop. Max. Current
Pair(s) 78.7 Ohm/km (24.0 Ohm/1000ft) 42 pF/m (13 pF/ft) 75.5 pF/m 120 Ohm 66% 2.1 Amps per Conductor

Nom. Outer Shield DCR

7.2 Ohm/km (2.2 Ohm/1000ft)

High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)

Element Frequency [MHz] Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation)
Pair(s) 1 1.97 dB/100m (0.600 dB/100ft)

Voltage

Voltage Rating
300 V

Temperature

Operating Installation Storage
-45°C To +70°C -15°C To +70°C -45°C To +70°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min. Installation Min.
43 mm (1.7 in) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Max. Pull Tension

395 N (88.8 lbf)

Environmental Suitability

Water Exposure/Below-Grade Conduit, Indoor, Outdoor, Non-Halogenated, Sunlight Resistance

European Halogen Free Standards

IEC 62821-1 Halogen Free Compliance = Yes, IEC 60754-1 - Halogen Amount = Zero, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Max. Conductivity = 10 µS/mm, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Min. pH = 4.3

European Directive Compliance

EU CE Mark

UK Regulation Compliance

UKCA Mark

Other Standard Compliance(s)

DMX-512

Notes

This is a preliminary Technical Design Specification (TDS). The minimum business quantity to offer is 3km for the first order. This product will have Black as standard color and 305mt as standard put-ups. Additional options for colors and put-ups are available on special request. The estimated production lead time for the first order will be similar to the production lead time of 9842NH. Please liaise with your Belden representative for confirmation.

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.10 Revision Date: 04-07-2025

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.10 Revision Date: 04-07-2025