
Fieldbus, 8 Pr #18 Str TC, PO Ins, IS/OS, PVC Jkt, 600V TC-ER
Fieldbus, 8 Pair 18AWG (7x26) Tinned Copper, PO Insulation, Individual & Overall Beldfoil® Shield, Orange PVC Outer Jacket, 600V TC-ER
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 1
Part numbers
1340A is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1340A 0035000 | Orange | Reel | 5,000 ft | 612825112297 | C | Order online |
Specifications
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. |
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Construction Details
Conductor
| Element | No. of Elements | Size | Stranding | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | 8 | 18 | 7x26 | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Ground Wire | 18 | 7x26 | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Material | Color Code |
|---|---|---|
| PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | Blue, Orange and Numbered | |
| Ground Wire | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | Green/Yellow |
Inner Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | 100% |
| Tinned Copper (TC) |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Diameter | 0.81 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 5.86 Ohm/1000ft (19.2 Ohm/km) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 45 pF/ft (150 pF/m) |
| Max. Capacitance Unbalance | 1.2 pF/ft |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 100 Ohm |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.22 μH/ft (0.72 μH/m) |
| Max. Current | 5.2 Amps per Conductor |
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) [dB/100ft] | 0.08 |
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Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 600 V RMS |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 381 lbs (173 kg) |
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Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
|---|---|
| Operating | -30°C to +75°C |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, UV Resistance, Oil Resistance, Oil Resistance |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 UL Loading |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 336, TC-ER |
| 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) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.292 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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