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2109A

Product Number: 2109A

Fieldbus, 1 Pr #16 Str TC, XLPO Ins, OS, TPE Jkt, CMG

Fieldbus, 1 Pair 16AWG (7x24H) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, Overall Beldfoil® Shield, TPE Outer Jacket, CMG

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
3

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

2109A is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPut-Up TypeLengthUPCOrder
2109A 0061000Blue, LightReel1,000 ft612825129172Order online
2109A 0065000Blue, LightReel5,000 ft612825129189Order online
2109A 0035000OrangeReel5,000 ft612825129165Order online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable Applicationsharsh 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 Count2
Total Number of Pairs1

Conductor

ElementPair(s)
AWG16
Stranding7x24
MaterialTC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

ElementConductor(s)
MaterialXLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)

Color Chart

Number1
ColorBlue, Orange and Numbered

Inner Shield

TypeMaterialMaterial Trade NameCoverage [%]Drainwire AWGDrainwire Construction n x D
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)Beldfoil®100%187x26
Tinned Copper (TC)

Outer Shield

TypeTape
MaterialBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)

Outer Jacket

MaterialTPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer
Nominal Diameter0.365 in
Nominal Wall Thickness0.047 in
RipcordYes

Electrical Characteristics

Electrical Characteristics NotesMax Propagation Delay Change From 7.812 kHz to 39.06 kHz: 518 pS/ft
Other Electrical Characteristic 231.25 KBits/sec

Conductor DCR

Nominal Conductor DCR4.52 Ohm/1000ft

Capacitance

Max. Capacitance Unbalance1.2 pF/ft
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield22 pF/ft

Inductance

Nominal Inductance0.22 μH/ft

Impedance

Nominal Characteristic Impedance120 Ohm

High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)

Nom. Insertion Loss0.065 dB/100ft

Delay

Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%]64%

High Frequency

Max. Insertion Loss (Attenuation)0.091 dB/100ft
Max./Min. Input Impedance (unFitted)100 Ohm

Current

ElementPer Conductor
Max. Recommended Current [A]6.1 Amps per Conductor

Voltage

DescriptionCSA CIC type TC
UL Voltage Rating300 V
Voltage Rating [V]300 V RMS

Temperature Range

Installation Temp Rating-25°C
UL Temperature Rating90°C Wet/Dry
Operating Temperature Range-25°C Cold Impact -40°C to +90°C -55°C Cold Bend

Mechanical Characteristics

Oil ResistanceYes
UV ResistanceYes
Bulk Cable Weight67 lbs/1000ft
Maximum Recommended Pulling Tension71.4 lbs
Minimum Bend Radius During Installation3.65 in
Minimum Minor Axis Bend Radius3.75 in

Standards

NEC ArticlesArticle 725, Article 800
NEC/(UL) ComplianceCMG, ITC, PLTC
CSA AWM ComplianceAWM I A/B II A/B, C22.2 #230 Type TC; C22.2#239 Type CIC

Applicable Environmental and Other Programs

EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV)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 ComplianceEU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR)
EU CE MarkYes
MII Order #39 (China RoHS)Yes

Suitability

Suitability - BurialYes
Suitability - IndoorYes
Suitability - Oil ResistanceYes
Suitability - OutdoorYes
Suitability - Sunlight ResistanceYes

Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing

UL FlammabilityUL1685 FT4 Loading
IEC FlammabilityIEC 60332-3-24
UL voltage rating300 V RMS

Plenum/Non-Plenum

Plenum (Y/N)No

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.662 Revision Date: 06-10-2026

Resources

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