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About:

The Okobus Stranded Tinned Copper Shield XLPE Drain Al Tape Orange Okoseal Fieldbus Cable is a high-performance cable designed for industrial communication networks, particularly in process automation and manufacturing applications. It features stranded tinned copper conductors, an XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) insulation, a drain wire, aluminum tape shielding, and an orange Okoseal (PVC) jacket. This combination provides excellent electrical properties, mechanical strength, and protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Also Known As:

• Fieldbus Cable
• Profibus Cable (if used in Profibus networks)
• Industrial Ethernet Cable (in certain configurations)

Application:

• Okonite® OKOBUS® cables are designed for use in rugged plant environments utilizing networked discrete or process automation and control. ITC-ER (Instrument Tray Cable - Exposed Run) eliminated the need for conduit when installed in accordance with NEC Article727.4(6). Fully complies with Fieldcom Group FF-844.
• The isolated individual shields over each pair, when properly grounded, prevent crosstalk or capacitive coupling between adjacent pairs which occurs with ac signals, particularly the pulse type.
• The overall shield eliminates most of the static interference from the electrical field
radiated by power cables and other electrical equipment

Standards:

• IEC 61158: Fieldbus for use in industrial control systems
• UL 1581: Reference standard for electrical wires, cables, and flexible cords
• NFPA 79: Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
• RoHS Compliant: Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
• ANSI/TIA-568: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard
• IEEE 802.3: Standard for Ethernet

Construction:

• Conductors: #18 AWG and #16 AWG tinned copper, Class B, stranded per ASTM B-8.
• Insulation: X-Olene (cross linked polyethylene) per UL 13 and 2250, 32 mils nominal thickness, 90°C temperature rating.
• Conductor Identification: Pigmented orange and blue in pairs, orange conductor numerically printed for group identification.
• Pair Shield: Aluminum/Polyester tape overlapped to provide 100% coverage, and a Class B tinned copper drain wire, two sizes smaller than the conductor. All multi-pair shields are isolated from each other.
• Multiple Pair Assembly: Twisted pairs assembled with a left-hand lay. Cable fillers
included where required to provide a round cable.
• Multiple Pair Cable Shield: Aluminum/Polyester tape overlapped to provide 100% coverage, and a Class B strand tinned copper drain wire, same size as conductor.
• Jacket: Orange, flame-retardant, Okoseal per UL 13 and 2250. A rip cord is laid longitudinally under the jacket to facilitate removal.
• Classifications: UL Listed as PLTC-Power Limited Tray Cable and as ITC-ER - Instrument Tray Cable/Exposed Run for use in accordance with Article 727 and Article 725 of the National Electrical Code.
• Cables comply with FF-844, UL 2250 and UL 13 for Fieldbus circuits and CL2 and CL3.

Features:

• FF-844 Foundation Fieldbus Type A.
• Passes the UL 13 and IEEE 383 vertical tray flame tests.
• Single pair passes IEEE 1202 vertical tray flame test.
• Sunlight & oil resistant.
• UL listed for direct burial.
• Individual pairs are completely isolated.
• 100% shield coverage for reduced electromagnetic noise pick-up.
• Excellent external noise rejection.
• Excellent weathering characteristics.
• OSHA Acceptable.
• Flexible, easy to handle and terminate.
• -30C to 90C.
• Foundation Fieldbus Registered

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