Belden 8166 060, Low Capacitance Computer Cable 24 AWG 6 Pair Shielded PVC, Chrome Jacket
SKU:Belden 8166 060
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Description
Belden 8166 060 is a low capacitance computer and digital audio cable built with 6 individually shielded twisted pairs of 24 AWG stranded (7x32) tinned copper conductors. It uses Datalene® insulation and a PVC jacket with ripcord in a Chrome jacket color. The design includes Beldfoil® shielding on each pair, plus an overall 100% Beldfoil® and tinned copper braid shield (65% coverage) with a drain wire. It is rated 300 V (CM), 300 V (UL AWM 2493) and is intended for indoor (Not Riser or Plenum) environments.
Belden 8166 060 Key Features
- 6 individually shielded twisted pairs support organized multi-pair signal wiring.
- 24 AWG stranded (7x32) tinned copper conductors are specified for the cable’s signal conductors.
- Datalene® insulation is used on the conductors.
- Each pair uses Beldfoil® shielding, plus an overall 100% Beldfoil® and tinned copper braid shield (65% coverage) with a drain wire for noise rejection.
- PVC jacket with ripcord and a Chrome jacket color supports straightforward installation.
- UL voltage rating: 300 V (CM), 300 V (UL AWM 2493).
- Environmental suitability: indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), indoor.
Belden 8166 060 Applications
- Use it for RS-232 Extended Distance & RS-422 applications where low voltage control and communications signals are required.
- Choose it for computer communications links that need a low capacitance computer cable construction.
- Support low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) in control and signal wiring.
- Distribute low voltage digital control (24v, …) signals.
- Run digital audio signals where a digital audio cable is specified.
- Use it for panel wiring in indoor (Not Riser or Plenum) environments.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Cable type | low capacitance computer and digital audio cable |
| Number of pairs | 6 |
| Conductor size | 24 AWG |
| Conductor stranding | 7x32 |
| Conductor Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Insulation Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Insulation thickness (nom.) | 0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
| Insulation diameter (nom.) | 0.061 in (1.5 mm) |
| Color Code | Black & Red, Black & White, Black & Green, Black & Blue, Black & Yellow, Black & Brown |
| Inner shield (each pair) | Tape, Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly), 100%, each pair, Z-Fold® Foil-in |
| Drainwire type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
| Outer shield (foil) | Tape, Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly), 100% |
| Outer shield (braid) | Braid, Tinned Copper (TC), 65% |
| Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Jacket thickness (nom.) | 0.048 in (1.2 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nom.) | 0.446 in (11.3 mm) |
| Ripcord | Yes |
| Jacket Color | Chrome |
| 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 | 1.6 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 2.8 Ohm/1000ft (9.2 Ohm/km) |
| UL temperature | 60°C |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to +60°C |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 4.5 in (110 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 4.5 in (110 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 144 lbs (65.3 kg) |
| Bulk cable weight | 90 lbs/1000ft |
| 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 2493 |
| 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 | 8166 060100, 8166 060250, 8166 060500, 8166 0601000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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