Belden 8132 060, Multi Conductor Computer Cable 2 Pair 28 AWG PVC

Description
Belden 8132 060 is a 2-pair, 28 AWG computer communications cable with a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket in Chrome. It uses 28 AWG stranded (7x36) tinned copper conductors with Datalene® insulation and a braid over foil shield for noise rejection and grounding. Key electrical characteristics include 120 Ohm nominal characteristic impedence and a UL voltage rating of 30 V (UL AWM 2919). It is specified for Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor environments.
Belden 8132 060 Key Features
- 2-pair, 28 AWG construction for computer communications cable builds.
- 28 AWG stranded (7x36) tinned copper conductors for flexible terminations.
- Datalene® insulation with Western Electric Standard color code.
- Braid over foil shield with Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) tape at 100% coverage plus tinned copper (TC) braid at 65% coverage.
- 28 AWG stranded (7x36) tinned copper drain wire to support consistent grounding.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket in Chrome.
- UL voltage rating: 30 V (UL AWM 2919).
- Operating temperature: -30°C to +80°C.
- Environmental suitability: Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor.
Belden 8132 060 Applications
- Use it for RS-232 extended distance applications where reliable computer communications are required.
- Support RS-485 applications and RS-485 networks in control and communication systems.
- Choose it for computer communications installations that benefit from shielded signal cabling.
- Specify it for low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) in instrumentation and control wiring.
- Run it for low voltage digital control (24v, …) signal runs in panels and equipment.
- Use it for line level audio signal connections.
- Apply it to panel wiring in Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor environments.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Pairs | 2 |
| Conductor size | 28 AWG |
| Conductor stranding | 7x36 |
| Conductor Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded Conductor |
| Insulation Material | Datalene® |
| Material (pairs) | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Insulation nominal thickness | 0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
| Insulation nominal diameter | 0.044 in (1.1 mm) |
| Color Code | Western Electric Standard |
| Shield | Yes |
| Shield Type | Braid over Foil Shield |
| Tape shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Tape shield coverage | 100% |
| Braid shield material | Tinned Copper (TC) |
| Braid shield coverage | 65% |
| Drain Wire | 28 AWG Stranded (7x36) Tinned Copper |
| Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Jacket nominal thickness | 0.035 in (0.89 mm) |
| Jacket nominal diameter | 0.220 in (5.59 mm) |
| Jacket Color | Chrome |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.220 in (5.59 mm) |
| Bulk cable weight | 26 lbs/1000ft |
| Nom. Conductor DCR (pairs) | 65 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond | 11 pF/ft (36 pF/m) |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + Shield) | 20 pF/ft (66 pF/m) |
| Nom. characteristic impedence | 120 Ohm |
| Nom. velocity of prop. | 78% |
| Max. current | 1 Amp per Conductor at 25ºC |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 5.1 Ohm/1000ft (17 Ohm/km) |
| UL temperature | 80°C |
| Stationary min. bend radius | 2.2 in (56 mm) |
| Installation min. bend radius | 2.2 in (56 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 40 lbs (18 kg) |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL 1685 FT4 Loading, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: Eca |
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 725, CL2 |
| AWM compliance | AWM 2919 |
| 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 | 8132 060100, 8132 060250, 8132 060500, 8132 0601000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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