
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
Part numbers
9938 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9938 060100 | Chrome | 612825264606 | C | Order online |
| 9938 0601000 | Chrome | 612825264613 | C | Order online |
| 9938 060500 | Chrome | 612825264620 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | RS-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 |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.449 in (11.4 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 37 |
| Size | 24 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x32 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.0125 in (0.318 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, 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 Type | Material | Coverage | Drainwire Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | 100% | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 65% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.045 in (1.1 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.449 in (11.4 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 2.37 Ohm/1000ft (7.78 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 24 Ohm/1000ft (79 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 12 pF/ft (39 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 22 pF/ft (72 pF/m) |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 78% |
| Max. Current | 1.5 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CM), 30 V (UL AWM 2919) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 239 lbs (108 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 129 lbs/1000ft (192 kg/km) |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 60°C (UL CM);80°C (UL AWM 2464) |
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| Operating | -30°C to +80°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 5.4 in (140 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 UL Loading, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CM |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 2919 |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CM. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
Product Notes
| Notes | Datalene® 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. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.385 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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