8142FO

RS232/485 Low Cap, #28-12.5pr, FPO, O/A Foil, PVC Jkt, CL2, 120Ω

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Computer EIA RS-232/485 Cable, 28 AWG stranded (7x36) tinned copper conductors, Datalene® insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil® shield (100% coverage), 28 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, PVC jacket.
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Specifications
Product Overview

Suitable Applications

rs-232 extended distance applications; rs-423 applications; computer communications; low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...); low voltage digital control (24v, …); line level audio; panel wiring

Construction Details
Conductor
Element No. of Elements Size Stranding Material
Pair(s) 12 28 AWG 7x36 TC - Tinned Copper
Conductor(s) 1 28 AWG 7x36 TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
Element Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Insulation Diameter Color Code
Pair(s) PE - Polyethylene (Foam) 0.032 in (0.81 mm) 0.077 in (2.0 mm) White/Blue & Blue/White, White/Orange & Orange/White, White/Green & Green/White, White/Brown & Brown/White, White/Gray & Gray/White, Red/Blue & Blue/Red, Red/Orange & Orange/Red, Red/Green & Green/Red, Red/Brown & Brown/Red, Red/Gray & Gray/Red, Black/Blue & Blue/Black, Black/Orange & Orange/Black, Gray
Conductor(s) 0.014 in (0.36 mm) 0.044 in (1.1 mm) Gray
Outer Shield
Shield Type Material Coverage Drainwire Type
Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100% 28 AWG (7x36) TC
Outer Jacket
Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Diameter Ripcord
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.035 in (0.89 mm) 0.385 in Yes

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)

0.385 in

Electrical Characteristics
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) 73.5 Ohm/1000ft 11 pF/ft (36 pF/m) 20 pF/ft (66 pF/m) 120 Ohm 78% 0.5 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC
Conductor(s) 72.1 Ohm/1000ft (237 Ohm/km) 1.6 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
30 V (AWM 2919), 300 V (CL2)
Mechanical Characteristics
Temperature
UL Temperature Operating
60°C -20°C to +60°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min. Installation Min.
3.85 in (97.8 mm) 3.85 in

Max. Pull Tension

54.6 lbs (24.8 kg)

Bulk Cable Weight

47 lbs/1000ft

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability

Indoor, Indoor

Flammability / Reaction to Fire

UL1685 UL Loading

NEC / UL Compliance

Article 725, CL2

AWM Compliance

AWM 2919

European Directive Compliance

EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

APAC Compliance

China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Product Notes

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.

History

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.347 Revision Date: 12-22-2023

Part Numbers
Item # Color UPC Footnote
8142FO 0601000 Chrome 612825195467 C
8142FO 060500 Chrome 612825195474 C