Product Number: 71731ELZ

RS-485, 2 Pr #18 Str TC, PO Ins, OS+TC Brd, LSZH Jkt, Eca

RS-485, 2 Pair 18AWG (7x26) Tinned Copper, PO Insulation, Overall Beldfoil®+Tinned Copper Braid(65%) Shield, LSZH Outer Jacket, CPR Eca

  • Availability:
    Global
  • Status:
    Capability

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 18 AWG 7x26 TC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

Element Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Insulation Diameter Color Code
Pair(s) PE - Polyethylene 0.90 mm (0.035 in) 3.0 mm (0.12 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)

Outer Jacket

Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Diameter
LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant) 1.0 mm (0.039 in) 13.2 mm (0.520 in)

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)

12.8 mm (0.504 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) 21 Ohm/km (6.4 Ohm/1000ft) 36 pF/m (11 pF/ft) 65 pF/m 120 Ohm 66% 4.0 Amps per Conductor

High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)

Element Frequency [MHz] Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation)
Pair(s) 1 1.30 dB/100m (0.396 dB/100ft)

Voltage

Voltage Rating
300 V

Temperature

Operating Installation Storage
-30°C To +70°C -15°C To +70°C -30°C To +70°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min. Installation Min.
64 mm (2.5 in) 128 mm (5.04 in)

Max. Pull Tension

750 N (170 lbf)

Bulk Cable Weight

170 kg/km (110 lbs/1000ft)

Environmental Suitability

Indoor - Euroclass Eca, Indoor, Non-Halogenated, Sunlight Resistance, Oil Resistance

Flammability / Reaction to Fire

IEC 60332-1-2

CPR Compliance

CPR Euroclass: Eca

CENELEC Compliance

EN 50290-2-20

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 = 2.5 µS/mm, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Min. pH = 4.3, IEC 61034-2 - Smoke Density Min. Transmittance = 60%

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 Grey 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 3107ENH. Please liaise with your Belden representative for confirmation.

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.20 Revision Date: 05-07-2025

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.20 Revision Date: 05-07-2025