Cat 5/6/RS-485 Cable
General-purpose 120Ω twisted-pair cable for RS-485 industrial networks and Cat 5/6 structured-cabling data runs.
120ΩCat 5/6RS-485
Voltage300 V
Temperature70°C continuous
StandardTIA/EIA-485-A
Technical Specifications
| Construction | |
| Conductor | Stranded tinned copper, twisted pair(s) |
| Conductor size range | 0.5 – 1.5 sq.mm (24–22 AWG) |
| Number of cores/pairs | 1 pair, 2 pair, or 2 pair + drain (multi-drop networks needing a common reference) |
| Insulation | PE / Foamed PE |
| Inner sheath | N/A (direct overall screen) |
| Shielding/screen | Al-Mylar tape + tinned Cu braid (double shield) with drain wire |
| Armour | Unarmoured (armoured version available) |
| Outer sheath | PVC (FRLS) |
| Ratings & Standards | |
| Voltage grade | 300 V |
| Temperature rating | 70°C continuous |
| Applicable standards | TIA/EIA-485-A, ANSI/TIA-568 (Cat 5e/6 structured cabling basis), IS 694 (insulation basis) |
| Special properties | 120Ω characteristic impedance, low capacitance; multi-pair builds support multi-drop RS-485 networks and Cat 5e/6-equivalent structured cabling runs |
Applications
Multi-protocol RS-485 field networks
Cat 5e/6 structured cabling & Ethernet LAN runs
BACnet MS/TP building automation
SCADA & telemetry links
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