Fieldbus, 20 Pr #18 Str TC, XLPO Ins, IS/OS, TPE Jkt, CMG
Fieldbus, 20 Pair 18AWG (7x26) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, Individual & Overall Beldfoil® Shield, TPE Outer Jacket, CMG
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 4
Part numbers
2106A is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Put-Up Type | Length | UPC | Order |
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| 2106A 0061000 | Blue, Light | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825129066 | Order online |
| 2106A 0065000 | Blue, Light | Reel | 5,000 ft | 612825129073 | Order online |
| 2106A 0031000 | Orange | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825129042 | Order online |
| 2106A 0035000 | Orange | Reel | 5,000 ft | 612825129059 | 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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Physical Characteristics (Overall)
| Conductor Count | 40 |
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Conductor
| Element | Pair(s) |
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| AWG | 18 |
| Stranding | 7x26 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Material | XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset) |
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| Nominal Wall Thickness | 0.032 in |
Color Chart
| Number | Color |
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| 1 | Blue, Orange and Numbered |
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Inner Shield
| Type | Tape |
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| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Material Trade Name | Beldfoil® |
| Coverage [%] | 100% |
| Drainwire Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Drainwire AWG | 20 |
| Drainwire Construction n x D | 7x28 |
Outer Shield
| Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Material Trade Name | Beldfoil® |
| Coverage [%] | 100% |
| Drainwire Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Drainwire AWG | 18 |
| Drainwire Construction n x D | 7x26 |
Outer Jacket
| Material | TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer |
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| Nominal Diameter | 1.249 in |
| Nominal Wall Thickness | 0.085 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
| Electrical Characteristics Notes | Max Propagation Delay Change From 7.812 kHz to 39.06 kHz: 518 pS/ft |
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| Other Electrical Characteristic 2 | 31.25 KBits/sec |
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | 5.86 Ohm/1000ft |
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Capacitance
| Max. Capacitance Unbalance | 1.2 pF/ft |
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| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor | 22 pF/ft |
Inductance
| Nominal Inductance | 0.22 μH/ft |
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Impedance
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance | 120 Ohm |
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High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Nom. Insertion Loss | 0.08 dB/100ft |
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Delay
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] | 64% |
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High Frequency
| Max. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) | 0.091 dB/100ft |
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| Max./Min. Input Impedance (unFitted) | 100 Ohm |
Current
| Element | Per Conductor |
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| Max. Recommended Current [A] | 5.4 Amps per Conductor |
Voltage
| Description | CSA CIC type TC |
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| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
Temperature Range
| Installation Temp Rating | -25°C |
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| UL Temperature Rating | 90°C |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 90°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Oil Resistance | Yes |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 734 lbs/1000ft |
| Maximum Recommended Pulling Tension | 1170 lbs |
| Minimum Minor Axis Bend Radius | 12.5 in |
Standards
| NEC Articles | Article 725, Article 727, Article 800 |
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| NEC/(UL) Compliance | CMG, ITC, PLTC |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Suitability - Indoor | Yes |
| Suitability - Oil Resistance | Yes |
| Suitability - Outdoor | Yes |
| Suitability - Sunlight Resistance | Yes |
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| UL Flammability | UL1685 UL Loading |
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| IEC Flammability | IEC 60332-3-24 |
| UL voltage rating | 300 V RMS |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N) | No |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.517 Revision Date: 06-10-2026 |
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