RS232/485 Low Cap, #28-12.5pr, 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
8142FO is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8142FO 0601000 | Chrome | 612825195467 | C | Order online |
| 8142FO 060500 | Chrome | 612825195474 | 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) | 0.385 in |
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Conductor
| Element | No. of Elements | Size | Stranding | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | 12 | 28 AWG | 7x36 | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Conductor(s) | 1 | 28 AWG | 7x36 | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Material | Nom. Thickness | Nom. Insulation Diameter | Color Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) | 0.032 in (0.81 mm) | 0.077 in (2.0 mm) | White/Blue & Blue/White, White/Orange & Orange/White, White/Green & Green/White, White/Brown & Brown/White, White/Gray & Gray/White, Red/Blue & Blue/Red, Red/Orange & Orange/Red, Red/Green & Green/Red, Red/Brown & Brown/Red, Red/Gray & Gray/Red, Black/Blue & Blue/Black, Black/Orange & Orange/Black, Gray |
| Conductor(s) | 0.014 in (0.36 mm) | 0.044 in (1.1 mm) | Gray |
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 | 0.385 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 19.47 Ohm/1000ft (63.88 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Nom. Conductor DCR | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | Nom. Characteristic Impedence | Nom. Velocity of Prop. | Max. Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | 73.5 Ohm/1000ft | 11 pF/ft (36 pF/m) | 20 pF/ft (66 pF/m) | 120 Ohm | 78% | 0.5 Amps per Conductor at 30oC |
| Conductor(s) | 72.1 Ohm/1000ft (237 Ohm/km) | 1.6 Amps per Conductor at 30oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 30 V (AWM 2919), 300 V (CL2) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 54.6 lbs (24.8 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 47 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 60°C |
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| Operating | -20°C to +60°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 3.85 in (97.8 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 3.85 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor, 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: 0.349 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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