
DataTuff® 6, 4 Bonded-Pr #22 Sol BC, PO Ins, X-spline, PVC Jkt, OS+TC Brd, PVC Jkt, PLTC, CMR, CMX Outdoor
Industrial Ethernet Cat 6, 4 Bonded-Pair 22AWG (Solid) Bare Copper, PO Insulation, X-spline, PVC Inner Jacket, Overall Beldfoil®+Tinned Copper Braid(80%) Shield, PVC Outer Jacket, PLTC, CMR, CMX Outdoor
- Availability
- Americas
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
7971A is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Order |
|---|---|
| 7971A 0101000 | Order online |
| 7971A 0105000 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Power-limited tray, harsh environment, IIoT, factory or process automation, IP cameras and devices, data communication, etc |
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| Patent | This product has one or more applicable patents. More information on patents can be found at https://www.belden.com/patents . |
Construction Details
| Bonded-Pair | Yes |
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| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.425 in (10.8 mm) |
Conductor
| Size | 22 AWG |
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| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| No. of Pairs | 4 |
Insulation
| Material | PO - Polyolefin |
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| Color Code | White/Blue Stripe & Blue, White/Orange Stripe & Orange, White/Green Stripe & Green, White/Brown Stripe & Brown |
Inner Jacket
| Separator | Material | Nom. Diameter | Ripcord |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.305 in (7.75 mm) | Yes | |
| Center Member (Patented X-Spline®) |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | 100% |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 80% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Diameter | 0.425 in (10.8 mm) |
| Ripcord | No |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Max. Conductor DCR | 56.5 Ohm/km (17.2 Ohm/1000ft) |
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| Max. Capacitance Unbalance | 330 pF/100m |
Delay
| Frequency | 100 MHz |
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| Max. Delay | 537.6 ns/100m |
| Max. Delay Skew | 45 ns/100m |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 68% |
High Frequency
| Frequency [MHz] | Max. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) | Min. NEXT [dB] | Min. PSNEXT [dB] | Min. ACR [dB] | Min. PSACR [dB] | Min. ACRF (ELFEXT) [dB] | Min. PSACRF (PSELFEXT) [dB] | Min. RL (Return Loss) [dB] | Max./Min. Input Impedance (unFitted) | Min. TCL [dB] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 74.3 | 72.3 | 72.3 | 70.3 | 67.8 | 64.8 | 20 | 100 ± 15 | 40 |
| 4 | 3.78 | 65.28 | 63.28 | 61.5 | 59.5 | 55.71 | 52.71 | 23.01 | 100 ± 15 | 40 |
| 8 | 5.32 | 60.77 | 58.77 | 55.45 | 53.45 | 49.69 | 46.69 | 24.52 | 100 ± 15 | 40 |
| 10 | 5.95 | 59.31 | 57.31 | 53.36 | 51.36 | 47.75 | 44.75 | 25 | 100 ± 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 7.55 | 56.25 | 54.25 | 48.7 | 46.7 | 43.67 | 40.67 | 25 | 100 ± 15 | 37.96 |
| 20 | 8.47 | 54.8 | 52.8 | 46.33 | 44.33 | 41.73 | 38.73 | 25 | 100 ± 15 | 36.99 |
| 25 | 9.51 | 53.35 | 51.35 | 43.84 | 41.84 | 39.79 | 36.79 | 24.32 | 100 ± 15 | 36.02 |
| 31.25 | 10.67 | 51.89 | 49.89 | 41.22 | 39.22 | 37.86 | 34.86 | 23.64 | 100 ± 15 | 35.05 |
| 62.5 | 15.38 | 47.38 | 45.38 | 31.99 | 29.99 | 31.83 | 28.83 | 21.54 | 100 ± 15 | 32.04 |
| 100 | 19.8 | 44.31 | 42.31 | 24.51 | 22.51 | 27.75 | 24.75 | 20.11 | 100 ± 15 | 30 |
| 155 | 25.16 | 41.46 | 39.46 | 16.3 | 14.3 | 23.95 | 20.95 | 18.77 | 100 ± 15 | 28.1 |
| 200 | 28.98 | 39.8 | 37.8 | 10.82 | 8.82 | 21.73 | 18.73 | 18 | 100 ± 15 | 26.99 |
| 250 | 32.85 | 38.35 | 36.35 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 19.79 | 16.79 | 17.32 | 100 ± 15 | 26.02 |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (PLTC, CMR/CMX-Outdoor), 600 V (AWM) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Bend Radius Table Notes | Theses cable are rated for both indoor and outdoor applications. For outdoor installations, the continuous flexing bend radius must be applied for outdoor use. Outdoor installations are susceptible to frequent movement due to environmental factors. |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 87.5 lbs/1000ft (130 kg/km) |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | -40°C To +75°C |
| Installation | -40°C To +75°C |
| Storage | -40°C To +60°C |
Bend Radius
| Installation Min. | 2.6 in (66 mm) |
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| Flexing Min. | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL 1685 Flame only |
| CPR Compliance | CPR Euroclass: Fca |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, Article 725, PLTC - CMR/CMX Outdoor |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 21047 |
| IEEE Compliance | IEEE 802.3bt Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4 |
| NEMA Compliance | ANSI/NEMA WC-66 |
| Data Category | Category 6 |
| TIA/EIA Compliance | ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 |
| ISO/IEC Compliance | ISO/IEC 11801-1, IEC 61156-5 |
| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE), REACH: 2020-01-16 |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
Product Notes
| Notes | Electrical values are expected performance based on cable testing and representative performance within a typical system. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.83 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
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