Belden 7880A Z4B, Multi Conductor Snake Cable 8C 26 AWG PVC
Description
Belden 7880A Z4B is a digital audio snake cable designed for multi-channel interconnects between audio equipment in live events or studio sound. It features 8 pairs of 26 AWG TC - Tinned Copper conductors with PE - Polyethylene (Foam) insulation, with individually shielded pairs plus an overall foil shield. The cable is finished with PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride inner and outer jackets and includes a ripcord. It meets NEC / UL compliance: CM and CEC / C(UL) compliance: CM for indoor use.
Belden 7880A Z4B Key Features
- 8-pair construction supports multi-channel audio interconnects in a single run.
- 26 AWG TC - Tinned Copper conductors with 7x34 stranding support consistent pair construction.
- Individually shielded pairs use tape with Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) at 100% coverage, with Indiv. Foil tapes bonded to inner jacket.
- Overall shield uses tape with Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) at 100% coverage for additional shielding.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride inner and outer jackets with a ripcord support jacket removal during installation.
- NEC / UL compliance: CM and CEC / C(UL) compliance: CM for indoor installations.
Belden 7880A Z4B Applications
- Use it as a multi-channel interconnect between audio equipment such as microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and mixing consoles.
- Install it in live events or studio sound setups where multiple audio channels need to be routed together.
- Support analog audio interconnect needs in multi-channel audio systems with this cable.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of pairs | 8 |
| Conductor size | 26 |
| Stranding | 7x34 |
| Conductor Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Insulation Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.054 in (1.4 mm) |
| Insulation notes | HDPE |
| Color Code | Brown and Numbered 1, Red and Numbered 2, Orange and Numbered 3, Yellow and Numbered 4, Green and Numbered 5, Blue and Numbered 6, Purple and Numbered 7, Gray and Numbered 8 |
| Inner jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Inner jacket nom. diameter | 0.136 in (3.45 mm) |
| Outer jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Outer jacket nom. diameter | 0.541 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
| Nom. characteristic impedance | 110 Ohm |
| Nom. velocity of prop. | 76% |
| Frequency [MHz] | 0.384, 0.7056, 0.768, 1.024, 1.4112, 1.536, 2.048, 2.8224, 3.072, 4.096, 5.6448, 6.144, 8.192, 11.2896, 12.288, 24.576 |
| Operating temperature | -30°C To +80°C |
| Max Pull Tension | 84 lbs (38 kg) |
| Bulk cable weight | 100 lbs/1000ft (150 kg/km) |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL1685 UL Loading, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| 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) |
| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Item Type | Belden Multi Conductor Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 7880A Z4B100, 7880A Z4B250, 7880A Z4B500, 7880A Z4B1000, UPC 612825434160 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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