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9938

Product Number: 9938

RS232/423 Low Cap, #24-37c, FPE, O/A Foil+Braid, PVC Jkt, CM

Computer EIA RS-232/423 Cable, 24 AWG stranded (7x32) tinned copper conductors, Datalene® insulation, overall Beldfoil® (100% coverage) + tinned copper braid shield (65% coverage), drain wire, PVC jacket.

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
3

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

9938 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorUPCFootnoteOrder
9938 060100Chrome612825264606COrder online
9938 0601000Chrome612825264613COrder online
9938 060500Chrome612825264620COrder online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable ApplicationsRS-232 Extended Distance & 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

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)0.449 in (11.4 mm)

Conductor

ElementConductor(s)
No. of Elements37
Size24 AWG
Stranding7x32
MaterialTC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

ElementConductor(s)
MaterialPE - Polyethylene (Foam)
Nom. Thickness0.0125 in (0.318 mm)
Color CodeBlack, White, Red, Green, Orange, Blue, White/Black Stripe, Red/Black Stripe, Green/Black Stripe, Orange/Black Stripe, Blue/Black Stripe, Black/White Stripe, Red/White Stripe, Green/White Stripe, Blue/White Stripe, Black/Red Stripe, White/Red Stripe, Orange/Red Stripe, Blue/Red Stripe, Red/Green Stripe, Orange/Green Stripe, Black/White/Red Stripes, White/Black/Red Stripes, Red/Black/White Stripes, Green/Black/White Stripes, Orange/Black/White Stripes, Blue/Black/White Stripes, Black/Red/Green Stripes, White/Red/Green Stripes, Red/Black/Green Stripes, Green/Black/Orange Stripes, Orange/Black/Green Stripes, Blue/White/Orange Stripes, Black/White/Orange Stripes, White/Red/Orange Stripes, Orange/White/Blue Stripes, White/Red/Blue Stripes

Outer Shield

Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%24 AWG (7x32) TC
BraidTinned Copper (TC)65%

Outer Jacket

MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Thickness0.045 in (1.1 mm)
Nom. Diameter0.449 in (11.4 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Nom Outer Shield DCR2.37 Ohm/1000ft (7.78 Ohm/km)

Electricals

ElementConductor(s)
Nom. Conductor DCR24 Ohm/1000ft (79 Ohm/km)
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond12 pF/ft (39 pF/m)
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)22 pF/ft (72 pF/m)
Nom. Velocity of Prop.78%
Max. Current1.5 Amps per Conductor at 25oC

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating300 V (CM), 30 V (UL AWM 2919)

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension239 lbs (108 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight129 lbs/1000ft (192 kg/km)

Temperature

UL Temperature60°C (UL CM);80°C (UL AWM 2464)
Operating-30°C to +80°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min.5.4 in (140 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to FireUL1685 UL Loading, IEC 60332-1-2
NEC / UL ComplianceArticle 800, CM
AWM ComplianceAWM 2919
CEC / C(UL) ComplianceCM.
European Directive ComplianceEU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC ComplianceChina RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Product Notes

NotesDatalene® insulation features include a low dielectric constant and a low dissipation factor for high-speed, low-distortion data handling. Physical properties include good crush resistance and light weight.

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.385 Revision Date: 09-07-2025
FootnoteC - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

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