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2108A – Fieldbus, 50 Pr #18 Str TC, XLPO Ins, IS/OS, TPE Jkt, CMG


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Product Overview

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.

Physical Characteristics (Overall)

Conductor
Element AWG Stranding Material No. of Pairs
Pair(s) 18 7×26 TC – Tinned Copper 50
Conductor Count: 100
Insulation
Material Nominal Wall Thickness
XLPE – Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset) 0.032 in
Color Chart
Number Color
1 Blue, Orange and Numbered
Inner Shield
Type Material Material Trade Name Coverage [%] Drainwire Material Drainwire AWG Drainwire Construction n x D
Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) Beldfoil® 100% TC – Tinned Copper 20 7×28
Outer Shield
Type Material Material Trade Name Coverage [%] Drainwire Material Drainwire AWG Drainwire Construction n x D
Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) Beldfoil® 100% TC – Tinned Copper 18 7×26
Outer Jacket
Material Nominal Diameter Nominal Wall Thickness Ripcord
TPE – Thermoplastic Elastomer 1.947 in 0.12 in Yes

Electrical Characteristics

Conductor DCR
Nominal Conductor DCR
5.86 Ohm/1000ft
Capacitance
Max. Capacitance Unbalance Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor
1.2 pF/ft 22 pF/ft
Inductance
Nominal Inductance
0.22 µH/ft
Impedance
Nominal Characteristic Impedance
120 Ohm
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
Frequency [MHz] Nom. Insertion Loss
0.039 MHz 0.08 dB/100ft
Delay
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%]
64%
High Frequency
Max. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) Max./Min. Input Impedance (unFitted)
0.091 dB/100ft 100 Ohm
Current
Element Max. Recommended Current [A]
Per Conductor 5.4 Amps per Conductor
Voltage
Description UL Voltage Rating
CSA CIC type TC 300 V
Electrical Characteristics Notes: Max Propagation Delay Change From 7.812 kHz to 39.06 kHz: 518 pS/ft
Other Electrical Characteristic 2: 31.25 KBits/sec

Temperature Range

Installation Temp Rating: -25°C
UL Temp Rating: 90°C
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 90°C

Mechanical Characteristics

Oil Resistance: Yes
Bulk Cable Weight: 1782 lbs/1000ft
Max. Pull Tension: 2892 lbs
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 19.5 in

Standards

NEC Articles: Article 725, Article 727, Article 800
NEC/(UL) Compliance: CMG, ITC, PLTC-ER
CEC/C(UL) Compliance: CIC, TC
CSA AWM Compliance: AWM I A/B II A/B
ISO/IEC Compliance: IEC 61158-2
Other Standards: ISA/SP-50 Type A

Applicable Environmental and Other Programs

EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): Yes
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2): Yes
EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE): Yes
EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment): Yes
EU Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR)
EU CE Mark: Yes
MII Order #39 (China RoHS): Yes

Suitability

Suitability – Burial: Yes
Suitability – Indoor: Yes
Suitability – Oil Resistance: Yes
Suitability – Outdoor: Yes
Suitability – Sunlight Resistance: Yes

Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing

UL Flammability: UL1685 UL Loading
IEC Flammability: IEC 60332-3-24
UL voltage rating: 300 V RMS

Plenum/Non-Plenum

Plenum (Y/N): No

Related Part Numbers

Variants
Item # Color Put-Up Type Length UPC
2108A 0061000 Blue, Light Reel 1,000 ft 612825129134
2108A 0031000 Orange Reel 1,000 ft 612825129127

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.268 Revision Date: 05-05-2023

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