Belden 2118A 006, Multi Conductor Cable 18 1P Foil Shield TPE Jkt, Blue Jacket
SKU:Belden 2118A 006
$369.60
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Description
Belden 2118A 006 is a 1-pair fieldbus cable designed for harsh environment digital and serial two-way communication. It uses 18AWG (7x26) TC - Tinned Copper conductors with XLPO insulation and an overall Beldfoil® shield. A TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer outer jacket with ripcord supports demanding installations, and the cable is rated 600 V and TC-ER for Indoor/Outdoor use.
Belden 2118A 006 Key Features
- 1-pair fieldbus cable for harsh environment digital and serial two-way communication.
- 18AWG (7x26) TC - Tinned Copper conductors with XLPO insulation.
- Overall Beldfoil® shield to help protect signal integrity in electrically noisy areas.
- TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer outer jacket with ripcord for installation support.
- Rated 600 V and NEC / UL compliance: Article 336, TC-ER.
- Environmental suitability: indoor, outdoor, sunlight resistance, UV resistance, oil resistance, burial.
Belden 2118A 006 Applications
- Use it for harsh environment digital and serial two-way communication where reliable signaling is needed.
- Install it in oil and gas extraction and refining sites to support industrial communication needs.
- Apply it in petrochemical facilities where industrial network communication is required.
- Support Profibus process automation or Foundation FieldBus process automation networks in industrial sites with this cable.
- Select it for extreme temperature environments where the installation must operate across demanding conditions.
- Deploy it in areas exposed to humidity/moisture, dust, and oil to support operation in challenging environments.
- Choose it for remote locations and long distance applications where communication must be extended across longer runs.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Insulation color code | Blue, Orange and Numbered |
| Inner shield type | Tape |
| Inner shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Inner shield coverage | 100% |
| Inner shield drain material | Tinned Copper (TC) |
| Outer shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Jacket Color | Blue |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 7.06 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 1.48 Ohm/1000ft (4.86 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. capacitance (Cond-to-Shield) | 22 pF/ft (72 pF/m) |
| Max. capacitance unbalance | 1.2 pF/ft |
| Nom. characteristic impedence | 100 Ohm |
| Nom. inductance | 0.22 µH/ft (0.72 µH/m) |
| Nom. velocity of prop. | 64% |
| Max. current | 8.7 Amps per Conductor |
| Nom. insertion loss (attenuation) | 0.08 dB/100ft |
| Outer jacket nominal thickness | 0.047 in (1.2 mm) |
| Outer jacket nominal diameter | 0.319 in (8.10 mm) |
| Bulk cable weight | 51 lbs/1000ft |
| UL temperature | 90°C Wet/Dry |
| Operating | -25°C Cold Impact -40°C to +90°C -55°C Cold Bend |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 3.19 in (81.0 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 3.19 in (81.0 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 44.8 lbs (20.3 kg) |
| AWM compliance | AWM I A/B II A/B, C22.2 #230 Type TC; C22.2#239 Type CIC |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL1581 Vertical Tray, 1202, IEC 60332-3-24 |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| Item Type | Belden Multi Conductor Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 2118A 006, 2118A 006100, 2118A 006250, 2118A 006500, 2118A 0061000, 2118A 0065000, UPC 612825129479, UPC 612825129486 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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