
RS232/422 Low Cap, #24-12.5pr, PO, O/A Foil, PVC Jkt, CM, 100Ω
Computer EIA RS-232/422 Cable, 24 AWG stranded (7x32) tinned copper conductors, polyethylene insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil® shield (100% coverage), 24 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, PVC jacket.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
9684 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9684 060500 | Chrome | Reel | 500 ft | 612825257035 | C | Order online |
| 9684 0601000 | Chrome | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825257028 | 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 |
|---|
Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.445 in |
|---|
Conductor
| Element | No. of Elements | Size | Stranding | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | 12 | 24 AWG | 7x32 | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Conductor(s) | 1 | 24 AWG | 7x32 | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Material | Nom. Thickness | Nom. Insulation Diameter | Color Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | PE - Polyethylene | 0.016 in (0.41 mm) | 0.054 in (1.4 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 |
| Conductor(s) | PE - Polyethylene | 0.016 in (0.41 mm) | 0.054 in (1.4 mm) | Grey |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.035 in (0.89 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.445 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 12 Ohm/1000ft (39 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) | 28.8 Ohm/1000ft | 15.5 pF/ft (50.9 pF/m) | 27.5 pF/ft (90.2 pF/m) | 100 Ohm | 66% | 1.05 Amps per Conductor at 30oC |
| Conductor(s) | 28.3 Ohm/1000ft (92.8 Ohm/km) | 3.36 Amps per Conductor at 30oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 30 V (AWM 2919), 300 V (CM) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 143 lbs (64.9 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bulk Cable Weight | 89 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 80°C |
|---|---|
| Operating | -20°C to +80°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 4.45 in (113 mm) |
|---|---|
| Installation Min. | 4.45 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
|---|---|
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 UL Loading |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CM |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 2919 |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CM. |
| 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: 0.363 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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