Belden 8118 060, Multi Conductor Computer Cable 18 Pair 24 AWG PVC
Description
Belden 8118 060 is a multi-pair computer EIA RS-232/422 cable designed for data and control signal transmission in demanding indoor installations. It is built with 18 twisted pairs of 24 AWG stranded (7x32) TC - Tinned Copper conductors and Datalene® insulation. For noise rejection, it includes an overall Beldfoil® shield (100% coverage), a Tinned Copper braid shield (65% coverage), and a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drain wire. A PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket in Chrome completes the construction.
Belden 8118 060 Key Features
- 18 twisted pairs support multi-pair data and control signal wiring in a single cable run.
- 24 AWG stranded (7x32) TC - Tinned Copper conductors are specified for consistent signal transmission.
- Datalene® insulation is used for consistent electrical performance.
- Overall shielding combines Beldfoil® (100% coverage) with a Tinned Copper braid (65% coverage) to help reduce noise in signal circuits.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket in Chrome is specified for indoor installations.
Belden 8118 060 Applications
- Use for RS-232 extended distance applications where multi-pair signal wiring is needed in an indoor installation.
- Support RS-422 applications for data and control signal transmission.
- Fit computer communications wiring where reliable signal transmission is required.
- Work with low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) in control and instrumentation circuits.
- Suit low voltage digital control (24v, …) signal wiring in control systems.
- Run line level audio signals where shielded multi-pair cabling is specified.
- Apply in panel wiring for organized multi-pair terminations inside enclosures.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Cable type | multi-pair computer EIA RS-232/422 Cable |
| Pairs | 18 |
| Conductor size | 24 AWG |
| Conductor stranding | 7x32 |
| Conductor Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Insulation Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Nom. insulation thickness | 0.013 in (0.33 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.049 in (1.2 mm) |
| Color Code | Western Electric Standard |
| Nom. jacket thickness | 0.048 in (1.2 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.537 in (13.6 mm) |
| Tape shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Tape shield coverage | 100% |
| Braid shield material | Tinned Copper (TC) |
| Braid shield coverage | 65% |
| Drain Wire | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 24 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond | 12.5 pF/ft (41.0 pF/m) |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + Shield) | 22 pF/ft (72 pF/m) |
| Nom. characteristic impedence | 100 Ohm |
| Nom. velocity of prop. | 78% |
| Max. current | 0.88 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 2.1 Ohm/1000ft (6.9 Ohm/km) |
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CM), 30 V (UL AWM 2919) |
| UL temperature | 80°C |
| Operating temperature | -30°C to +80°C |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 5.4 in (140 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 5.4 in (140 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 263 lbs (119 kg) |
| Bulk cable weight | 133 lbs/1000ft |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL 1685 FT4 Loading, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| 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) |
| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Item Type | Belden Multi-Pair Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 8118 060100, 8118 060250, 8118 060500, 8118 0601000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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