
RS232/422 Low Cap, #24-25pr, FPO, O/A Foil+Braid, PVC Jkt, CMG, 100Ω
Computer EIA RS-232/422 Cable, 24 AWG stranded (7x32) tinned copper conductors, Datalene® insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil® (100% coverage) + tinned copper braid shield (65% coverage), 24 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, PVC jacket.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 3
Part numbers
8125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8125 060100 | Chrome | Reel | 100 ft | 612825195153 | C | Order online |
| 8125 060500 | Chrome | Reel | 500 ft | 612825195177 | C | Order online |
| 8125 0601000 | Chrome | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825195160 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | rs-232 extended distance applications; rs-422 applications; computer communications; low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...); low voltage digital control (24v, ...); line level audio; panel wiring |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.632 in (16.1 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 25 |
| Size | 24 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x32 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.013 in (0.33 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.049 in (1.2 mm) |
| Color Code | Western Electric Standard |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage | Drainwire Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | 100% | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 65% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.050 in (1.3 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.632 in (16.1 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 2 Ohm/1000ft (6.6 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 24 Ohm/1000ft |
| Max. Conductor DCR | 7.4 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 12.5 pF/ft (41.0 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 22 pF/ft (72 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 100 Ohm |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 78% |
| Max. Current | 1 Amp per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CM), 30 V (UL AWM 2919) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 355 lbs (161 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 175 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 80°C |
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| Operating | -30°C to +80°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL 1685 FT4 Loading |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CM |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 2919 |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CM. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Plenum Number | 88125 |
Product Notes
| Notes | Datalene® insulation features include low dielectric constant and a dissipation factor for high-speed, low-distortion data handling. Physical properties include good crush resistance and light weight. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.455 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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