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2118A

Product Number: 2118A

Fieldbus, 1 Pr #18 Str TC, XLPO Ins, OS, TPE Jkt, 600V TC

Fieldbus, 1 Pair 18AWG (7x26) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, Overall Beldfoil® Shield, TPE Outer Jacket, 600V TC

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
3

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

2118A is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCOrder
2118A 0061000Blue, LightReel1,000 ft612825129479Order online
2118A 0065000Blue, LightReel5,000 ft612825129486Order online
2118A 0035000OrangeReel5,000 ft612825129462Order 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.

Construction Details

Conductor

ElementPair(s)
No. of Elements1
Size18
Stranding7x26
MaterialTC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

MaterialXLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)
Color CodeBlue, Orange and Numbered

Inner Shield

Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%
Tinned Copper (TC)

Outer Shield

MaterialBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)

Outer Jacket

MaterialTPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer
Nom. Thickness0.047 in (1.2 mm)
Nom. Diameter0.319 in (8.10 mm)
RipcordYes

Electrical Characteristics

Nom Outer Shield DCR1.48 Ohm/1000ft (4.86 Ohm/km)

Electricals

Nom. Conductor DCR7.06 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield22 pF/ft (72 pF/m)
Max. Capacitance Unbalance1.2 pF/ft
Nom. Characteristic Impedence100 Ohm
Nom. Inductance0.22 μH/ft (0.72 μH/m)
Nom. Velocity of Prop.64%
Max. Current8.7 Amps per Conductor

High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)

Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation)0.08 dB/100ft

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating600 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension44.8 lbs (20.3 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight51 lbs/1000ft

Temperature

UL Temperature90°C Wet/Dry
Operating-25°C Cold Impact -40°C to +90°C -55°C Cold Bend

Bend Radius

Stationary Min.3.19 in (81.0 mm)
Installation Min.3.19 in (81.0 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, UV Resistance, Oil Resistance, Oil Resistance, Burial
Flammability / Reaction to FireUL1581 Vertical Tray, 1202, IEC 60332-3-24
NEC / UL ComplianceArticle 336, TC-ER
AWM ComplianceAWM I A/B II A/B, C22.2 #230 Type TC; C22.2#239 Type CIC
European Directive ComplianceEU 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 RevisionRevision Number: 0.546 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Resources

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