Product Number: 2120A

Fieldbus, 5 Pr #18 Str TC, XLPO Ins, IS/OS, TPE Jkt, 600V TC-ER

Fieldbus, 5 Pair 18AWG (7x26) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, Individual & Overall Beldfoil® Shield, TPE Outer Jacket, 600V TC-ER

  • Availability:
    Global
  • Status:
    Active

Specifications

Suitable Applications

harsh environment digital and serial two-way communication, oil and gas extraction and refining sites, petrochemical, Profibus process automation or Foundation FieldBus process automation, extreme temperature environments, exposure to humidity/moisture, dust, and oil, remote locations long distance applications, etc.

Conductor

Element No. of Elements Size Stranding Material
Pair(s) 5 18 7x26 TC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

Material Nom. Thickness Color Code
XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset) 0.038 in (0.97 mm) Blue, Orange and Numbered

Inner Shield

Shield Type Material Coverage
Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100%

Outer Shield

Shield Type Material Coverage
Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100%

Outer Jacket

Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Diameter Ripcord
TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer 0.063 in (1.6 mm) 0.677 in Yes

Electricals

Nom. Conductor DCR Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond Max. Capacitance Unbalance Nom. Characteristic Impedence Nom. Inductance Nom. Velocity of Prop. Max. Current
5.86 Ohm/1000ft (19.2 Ohm/km) 22 pF/ft (72 pF/m) 1.2 pF/ft 100 Ohm 0.22 µH/ft (0.72 µH/m) 64% 7.6 Amps per Conductor

High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)

Frequency [MHz] Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) [dB/100ft]
0.039 0.08

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating
600 V

Temperature

UL Temperature Operating
90°C -40°C to 90°C

Max. Pull Tension

309 lbs (140 kg)

Bulk Cable Weight

218 lbs/1000ft (324 kg/km)

Environmental Suitability

Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Oil Resistance, Oil Resistance, Burial

Flammability / Reaction to Fire

UL1581 Vertical Tray, IEC 60332-3-24

NEC / UL Compliance

Article 336, TC-ER

AWM Compliance

AWM I A/B II A/B

CEC / C(UL) Compliance

CIC, TC

ISO/IEC Compliance

IEC 61158-2

European Directive Compliance

EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

APAC Compliance

China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Other Standard Compliance(s)

ISA/SP-50 Type A

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.588 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.588 Revision Date: 09-07-2025


Part Numbers

Item # Color Putup Type Length UPC
2120A 0061000 Blue, Light Reel 1,000 ft 612825129592
2120A 0065000 Blue, Light Reel 5,000 ft 612825129608
2120A 0031000 Orange Reel 1,000 ft 612825129578
2120A 0035000 Orange Reel 5,000 ft 612825129585