Product Number: 8318

RS-232, Low Cap, #22-18pr, SR-PVC, O/A Foil+Braid, PVC Jkt, CMG

Computer EIA RS-232 Cable, 22 AWG stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors, semi-rigid PVC insulation, 18 twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil® (100% coverage) + tinned copper braid shield (65% coverage), PVC jacket.

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Specifications

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Suitable Applications

RS-232 Extended Distance Applications; Computer Communications; Low Voltage Analog Signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...); Low Voltage Digital Control (24v, …); Line Level Audio; Panel Wiring

Conductor

Element No. of Elements Size Stranding Material
Pair(s) 18 22 AWG 7x30 TC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

Element Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Insulation Diameter Color Code
Pair(s) SR-PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride (Semi-Rigid) 0.011 in (0.28 mm) 0.051 in (1.3 mm) Black & Red, Black & White, Black & Green, Black & Blue, Black & Yellow, Black & Brown, Black & Orange, Red & White, Red & Green, Red & Blue, Red & Yellow, Red & Brown, Red & Orange, Green & White, Green & Blue, Green & Yellow, Green & Brown, Green & Orange

Outer Shield

Shield Type Material Coverage
Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100%
Braid Tinned Copper (TC) 65%

Outer Jacket

Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.045 in (1.1 mm) 0.540 in (13.7 mm)

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)

0.540 in (13.7 mm)

Electricals

Element Nom. Conductor DCR Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) Nom. Velocity of Prop. Max. Current
Pair(s) 18.2 Ohm/1000ft 35 pF/ft (110 pF/m) 63 pF/ft (210 pF/m) 60% 1.4 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC

Nom Outer Shield DCR

4.3 Ohm/1000ft (14 Ohm/km)

High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)

Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation)
9.2 dB/100m
9.2 dB/100m

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating
300 V (CMG), 300 V (UL AWM 2464)

Temperature

UL Temperature Operating
80°C -30°C to +80°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min. Installation Min.
5.4 in (140 mm) 5.4 in (140 mm)

Max. Pull Tension

327.6 lbs (148.6 kg)

Bulk Cable Weight

171 lbs/1000ft

Environmental Suitability

Indoor

Flammability / Reaction to Fire

UL 1685 FT4 Loading, FT4

CPR Compliance

CPR Euroclass: Eca

NEC / UL Compliance

Article 800, CMG

AWM Compliance

AWM 2464

CEC / C(UL) Compliance

CMG

European Directive Compliance

EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

UK Regulation Compliance

UKCA Mark

APAC Compliance

China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.530 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Footnote

C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.530 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Footnote

C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

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Part Numbers

Item # Color Putup Type Length UPC Footnote
8318 060100 Chrome Reel 100 ft 612825203421 C
8318 060500 Chrome Reel 500 ft 612825203445 C
8318 0601000 Chrome Reel 1,000 ft 612825203438 C

Resources

Product Bulletins
Compliance Documentation

Resources

Product Bulletins
Compliance Documentation