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2131A

Product Number: 2131A

Fieldbus, 12 Pr #16 Str TC, XLPE Ins, IS/OS, TPE Jkt, 600V TC-ER

Fieldbus, 12 Pair 16AWG (7x24) Tinned Copper, XLPE Insulation, Individual & Overall Beldfoil® Shield, TPE Outer Jacket, 600V TC-ER

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
4

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

2131A is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCOrder
2131A 0061000Blue, LightReel1,000 ft612825130246Order online
2131A 0065000Blue, LightReel5,000 ft612825130253Order online
2131A 0031000OrangeReel1,000 ft612825130222Order online
2131A 0035000OrangeReel5,000 ft612825130239Order 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

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)1.186 in (30.12 mm)

Conductor

ElementPair(s)
No. of Elements12
Size16 AWG
Stranding7x24
MaterialTC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

ElementPair(s)
MaterialXLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)
Nom. Thickness0.038 in (0.97 mm)
Color CodeBlue, Orange and Numbered

Inner Shield

ElementPair(s)
Shield TypeTape
MaterialBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Coverage100%
Drainwire Type18 AWG (7x26) TC
NotesIndividually Shielded

Outer Shield

Shield TypeTape
MaterialBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Coverage100%
Drainwire Type16 AWG (7x24) TC

Outer Jacket

MaterialTPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer
Nom. Thickness0.085 in (2.2 mm)
Nom. Diameter1.186 in (30.12 mm)
RipcordYes

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals

Nom. Conductor DCR4.2 Ohm/1000ft (14 Ohm/km)
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond22 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. Current7.2 Amps per Conductor

High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)

Frequency [MHz]0.039
Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) [dB/100ft]0.065

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating600 V (TC-ER), 600 V (CSA CIC Type TC)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature Table Notes-40C
Max. Pull Tension1161 lbs (526.6 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight666 lbs/1000ft (991 kg/km)

Temperature

UL Temperature90°C Wet/Dry
Operating-40°C to 90°C

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Oil Resistance, Burial
Flammability / Reaction to FireUL1581 Vertical Tray, IEC 60332-3-24
NEC / UL ComplianceArticle 336, TC-ER
AWM ComplianceAWM I A/B II A/B
CEC / C(UL) ComplianceCIC, TC.
ISO/IEC ComplianceIEC 61158-2
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)
APAC ComplianceChina RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
Other Standard Compliance(s)ISA/SP-50 Type A

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.317 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Resources

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