
IEEE-488, #26-6pr+10c, #24-1c, SR-PVC, O/A Foil+Braid, PVC Jkt, CMG
Computer EIA RS-488 Cable, 26 AWG stranded (7x34) and 24 AWG stranded (7x32) tinned copper conductors, semi-rigid PVC insulation, overall Beldfoil® (100% Coverage) + Tinned copper braid shield (90% Coverage), drain wire, PVC jacket.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
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Part numbers
9641 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9641 0081000 | Gray | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825256861 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | IEEE 488 interface; 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) | 0.350 in |
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Conductor
| Element | No. of Elements | Size | Stranding | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | 6 | 26 AWG | 7x34 | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Conductor(s) | 10 | 26 AWG | 7x34 | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Conductor(s) | 1 | 24 AWG | 7x32 | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Material | Nom. Thickness | Nom. Insulation Diameter | Color Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | SR-PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride (Semi-Rigid) | 0.01 in (0.25 mm) | 0.039 in mm | Blue & White/Gray, Purple & White/Black/Brown, Gray & White/Black/Red, White & White/Black/Orange, White/Black & White/Black/Yellow, White/Brown & White/Black/Green |
| Conductor(s) | SR-PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride (Semi-Rigid) | 0.01 in (0.25 mm) | 0.039 in in | Red, Orange, Yellow, Lt. Green, White/Orange, White/Yellow, White/Green, White/Blue, White/Purple |
| Conductor(s) | SR-PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride (Semi-Rigid) | White/Black/Blue |
Inner Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 22 AWG (7x30) TC |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage | Drainwire Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | 100% | 26 AWG (7x34) TC |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 90% |
Outer Jacket
| Separator | Polyester Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.035 in (0.89 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.350 in |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 2.6 Ohm/1000ft (8.5 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Nom. Conductor DCR | Max. Current |
|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | 46.17 Ohm/1000ft | 1.12 Amps per Conductor at 25oC (26 AWG) |
| Conductor(s) | 45.5 Ohm/1000ft (149 Ohm/km) | 1.1 Amps per Conductor at 25oC (26 AWG) |
| Conductor(s) | 28.2 Ohm/1000ft (92.5 Ohm/km) | 3.36 Amps per Conductor at 25oC (24 AWG) |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CMG), 300 V (AWM 2464) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 86 lbs (39 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bulk Cable Weight | 74 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 80°C |
|---|---|
| Operating | -20°C To +80°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 3.5 in (89 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 3.5 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL 1685 FT4 loading, FT4 |
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| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CMG |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 2464, AWM I A |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CMG. |
| IEEE Compliance | 488 |
| 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) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.389 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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