
RS232/485 Low Cap, #28-8pr, 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
- 1
Part numbers
8138FO is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8138FO 0601000 | Chrome | 612825195436 | 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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Physical Characteristics (Overall)
| Conductor Count | 16 |
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Conductor
| AWG | 28 |
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| Stranding | 7x36 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| No. of Pairs | 8 |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
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| Material Trade Name | Datalene® |
| Nominal Wall Thickness | 0.015 in |
Color Chart
| Number | Color |
|---|---|
| 1 | White/Blue & Blue/White |
| 2 | White/Orange & Orange/White |
| 3 | White/Green & Green/White |
| 4 | White/Brown & Brown/White |
| 5 | White/Gray & Gray/White |
| 6 | Red/Blue & Blue/Red |
| 7 | Red/Orange & Orange/Red |
| 8 | Red/Green & Green/Red |
Outer Shield
| Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Material Trade Name | Beldfoil® (Z-Fold®) |
| Coverage [%] | 100% |
| Drainwire Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Drainwire AWG | 28 |
| Drainwire Construction n x D | 7x36 |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.31 in |
| Nominal Wall Thickness | 0.04 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | 65 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nominal Outer Shield DCR | 17.7 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor | 11 pF/ft |
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| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Other Conductor to Shield | 20 pF/ft |
Impedance
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance | 120 Ohm |
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Delay
| Max. Delay Skew | 78 ns/100m |
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| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] | 78% |
Current
| Max. Recommended Current [A] | 0.7 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
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Voltage
| UL Description | UL Voltage Rating |
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| UL AWM Style 2919 | 30 V RMS (UL AWM Style 2919) |
| CL2 | 150 V RMS (CL2) |
Temperature Range
| Operating Temperature Range | -30°C To +80°C |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight | 37 lbs/1000ft |
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| Minimum Minor Axis Bend Radius | 3.25 in |
Standards
| NEC/(UL) Compliance | CL2 |
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| UL AWM Style Compliance | AWM 2919 (30 V 80°C) |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV) | Yes |
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| EU Directive 2003/96/EC (BFR) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) | Yes |
| EU Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
| EU CE Mark | Yes |
| MII Order #39 (China RoHS) | Yes |
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| UL Flammability | UL1685 UL Loading |
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| UL voltage rating | 30 V RMS (UL AWM Style 2919) |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N) | No |
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Related Part Numbers
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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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: 0.341 Revision Date: 02-03-2025 |
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