
RS232/422 Low Cap, #24-6pr, FFEP, Indiv. Foil, PVDF Jkt, CMP, 100Ω
Computer EIA RS-232/422, Digital Audio Cable, 6-Pair, 24 AWG stranded (7x32) tinned copper conductor, foam FEP insulation, individually shielded pairs with Beldfoil® (100% coverage), 24 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, overall fluorocopolymer jacket, plenum rated
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Part numbers
89731 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89731 0081000 | Gray | 612825221180 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | extreme high temperature environments; RS-232 extended distance applications; RS-422 applications; computer communication; low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...); low voltage digital control (24v, ...); line level audio; panel wiring |
|---|
Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.361 in (9.17 mm) |
|---|
Conductor
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 6 |
| Size | 24 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x32 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Material | Nom. Thickness | Nom. Insulation Diameter | Color Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (Foam) | 0.019 in (0.48 mm) | 0.062 in (1.6 mm) | Western Electric Standard |
| Red, Green, Blue |
Inner Shield
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Shield Type | Tape |
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
| Notes | each pair |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVDF - Polyvinylidene Fluoride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.014 in (0.36 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.361 in (9.17 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 28.8 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. Inner Shield DCR | 16.19 Ohm/1000ft (53.12 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 13.5 pF/ft (44.3 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 22.5 pF/ft (73.8 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 100 Ohm |
| Nom. Delay | 1.3 ns/ft |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.24 μH/ft (0.79 μH/m) |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 76% |
| Max. Current | 1.96 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) |
|---|---|
| 0.384 | 0.74 dB/100ft |
| 0.7056 | 0.87 dB/100ft |
| 0.768 | 0.89 dB/100ft |
| 1.024 | 0.95 dB/100ft |
| 1.4112 | 1.03 dB/100ft |
| 1.536 | 1.06 dB/100ft |
| 2.048 | 1.17 dB/100ft |
| 2.8224 | 1.37 dB/100ft |
| 3.072 | 1.44 dB/100ft |
| 4.096 | 1.67 dB/100ft |
| 5.6448 | 1.89 dB/100ft |
| 6.144 | 1.96 dB/100ft |
| 8.192 | 2.26 dB/100ft |
| 11.2896 | 2.59 dB/100ft |
| 12.288 | 2.71 dB/100ft |
| 24.576 | 3.73 dB/100ft |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CMP) |
|---|
Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 72 lbs (33 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bulk Cable Weight | 62 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 150°C |
|---|---|
| Operating | -20°C to +150°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 3.6 in (91 mm) |
|---|---|
| Installation Min. | 3.6 in (91 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
|---|---|
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262 (UL910) |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CMP |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CMP. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Non-Plenum Number | 9731 |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.456 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
|---|---|
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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