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3132A

Product Number: 3132A

ControlBusTM, Coax RG6, #18 Sol BCCS, FEP Ins, QUAD AL Shld, PVDF Jkt, CMP

ControlBusTM, Coax RG6 18AWG (Solid) Bare Copper Covered Steel, FEP Insulation, Overall Duofoil®+ Aluminum Braid(60%)+Overall Duofoil®+Aluminum Braid(40%) Shield, PVDF Outer Jacket, CMP

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
1

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

3132A is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPut-Up TypeLengthUPCOrder
3132A F2V1000Gray, DECReel1,000 ft612825142065Order online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable Applicationsharsh environment, factory automation, ControlNetTM, Modbus II, Industrial Coax, Belden ControlNet cables provide maximum signal integrity and run length exceeding the high-speed, time-critical requirements necessary for ControlNet factory floor applications

Physical Characteristics (Overall)

Conductor Count1

Conductor

AWG18
StrandingSolid
MaterialBCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel
Nominal Diameter0.04 in
No. of Coax1

Insulation

MaterialFEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (Foam)
Nominal Diameter0.17 in

Outer Shield

TypeLayerMaterialMaterial Trade NameCoverage [%]
Tape1Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum)Duofoil®100%
Braid2Aluminum60%
Tape3Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum)Duofoil®100%
Braid4Aluminum40%

Outer Jacket

MaterialPVDF - Polyvinylidene Fluoride
Nominal Diameter0.274 in

Electrical Characteristics

Electrical Characteristics NotesTilt 5 to 10 MHz: .48 dB/100 M
Other Electrical Characteristic 2Tilt 10 to 20 MHz: .93 dB/100 M
Other Electrical Characteristic 3Sweep Tested 5 to 400MHz.

Conductor DCR

Nominal Conductor DCR28 Ohm/1000ft
Nominal Outer Shield DCR7.2 Ohm/1000ft
Outer Conductor DCR7.2 Ohm/1000ft

Capacitance

Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield16.3 pF/ft

Inductance

Nominal Inductance0.093 μH/ft

Impedance

Nominal Characteristic Impedance100 Ohm
Nominal Characteristic Tolerance± 3 Ohm

High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)

Frequency [MHz]Nom. Insertion Loss
1 MHz0.36 dB/100ft
2 MHz0.38 dB/100ft
5 MHz0.5 dB/100ft
10 MHz0.65 dB/100ft
20 MHz0.95 dB/100ft
50 MHz1.5 dB/100ft
100 MHz2.12 dB/100ft
200 MHz2.99 dB/100ft
300 MHz3.66 dB/100ft
400 MHz4.23 dB/100ft

Delay

Nominal Delay1.2 ns/ft
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%]82%

Phase Delay Distortion

f/B%PDD/100M (5MB)
0.5-0.54
1-0.19
1.50
20.16
2.50.3

High Frequency

Frequency [MHz]Min. SRL (Structural Return Loss)
1 MHz23 dB
2 MHz
5 MHz
10 MHz
20 MHz
50 MHz
100 MHz
200 MHz
300 MHz
400 MHz

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating300 V RMS

Temperature Range

UL Temperature Rating150°C
Operating Temperature Range-20°C To +150°C

Mechanical Characteristics

Bulk Cable Weight43 lbs/1000ft
Maximum Recommended Pulling Tension104 lbs
Minimum Minor Axis Bend Radius2.75 in

Standards

NEC/(UL) ComplianceCMP
CEC/C(UL) ComplianceCMP
RG Type6

Applicable Environmental and Other Programs

EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV)Yes
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)Yes
EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)Yes
EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment)Yes
EU Directive ComplianceEU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR)
EU CE MarkYes
MII Order #39 (China RoHS)Yes

Suitability

Suitability - BurialYes
Suitability - OutdoorYes

Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing

UL FlammabilityNFPA 262
CSA FlammabilityFT6
UL voltage rating300 V RMS

Plenum/Non-Plenum

Plenum (Y/N)Yes

Related Part Numbers

Non-Plenum Number3131A
FootnoteC - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

Product Notes

NotesTap Marks Every 2.6 Meters to aid in users installation.

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.418 Revision Date: 02-20-2026

Resources

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