
RS232/485 Low Cap, #28-5pr, FPO, O/A Foil, PVC Jkt, CL2, 120Ω
Computer EIA RS-232/485 Cable, 28 AWG stranded (7x36) tinned copper conductors, Datalene® insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil® shield (100% coverage), 28 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, PVC jacket.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
8135FO is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8135FO 0601000 | Chrome | 612825195382 | C | Order online |
| 8135FO 060500 | Chrome | 612825195399 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | rs-232 extended distance applications; rs-423 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) | 0.280 in |
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Conductor
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 5 |
| Size | 28 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x36 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.0145 in (0.368 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.044 in (1.1 mm) |
| Color Code | White/Blue & Blue/White, White/Orange & Orange/White, White/Green & Green/White, White/Brown & Brown/White, White/Gray & Gray/White |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 28 AWG (7x36) TC |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.035 in (0.89 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.28 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 20 Ohm/1000ft (66 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 73.5 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 11 pF/ft (36 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 20 pF/ft (66 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 120 Ohm |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 78% |
| Max. Current | 0.9 Amps per Conductor at 30oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 150 V (CL2), 30 V (AWM 2919) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 28 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 80°C |
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| Operating | -30°C to +80°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 2.8 in (71 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 2.8 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 UL Loading |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 725, CL2 |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 2919 |
| 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) |
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: 0.346 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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