2018.05.16 Ver.

Technical Data Sheet – Low Capacitance Cable for

EIA/TIA RS-232 / 422 / 485 / CANBUS

RS-232 / 422 / 485 / CANBUS

Low Capacitance Cable
ABS Type Approved

Applications

Designed for applications which are used for RS 232/422/485, CANBUS, MODBUS communication protocols.
Cable applications include motion oriented machine, machine control networks, temperature controllers,
control panels, machine cutting tools, auxiliary equipment, SCADA communications, etc. These cables are used
in emergency evacuation / shutdown systems in building automation, offshore, oil & gas and railway
applications and are flame retardant according to IEC 60332-3-22 Category A.

General Reference Standards

• IEC 60228, UL 758, IEC 60092-359, IEC 60092-351
• IEC 60754-1, IEC 60754-2, IEC 61034-2, ASTM D 2843, EN 50305, NF F63-305
• IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 60332-3A, RoHS & CE & REACH Directives
• ABS certification number: 15-HS1434725-1-PDA

Physical Characteristics Electrical Characteristics

Conductor Size 20 AWG (0.5mm2) Nom. Conductor DCR @ 20°C 20 AWG = 36.7 Ω/km

Conductor Material Stranded Tinned Copper Nom. Impedance @ 1MHz 120 Ω

Foamed XLPE (Electron-Beam Cross Linked
Insulation Material Nom. Attenuation @ 1 MHz 2.2 dB/100 m
Polyethylene)
White & Blue, White & Orange, White & Nom. Inductance to Resistance
Insulation Colour 25 µH/Ω
Green, White &Brown ratio (L/R)
Nom. Capacitance @ 1KHz Core to
Shielding Overall Foil Shield Plus Tinned Copper Braid 46 pF/m
Core
Nom. Capacitance @ 1KHz Core to
Drain Wire Material Stranded Tinned Copper 82 pF/m
Shield (one pair ONLY)
Jacket Material LSZH (SHF 1) LSZH (Low Smoke Zero
Delay ≤ 5.2 ns/m
Halogen) / LFH (Low Fire Hazard)

Voltage Rating 300 V

Armour (Optional) Galvanized steel wire armour (GSWA)
Dielectric Strength (AC) 1.5 kVac / 2s

Cable Accordance to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Type

Nom. Inductance @ 1kHz 1 mH/km
Standard Approval certificate # 15-HS1434725-PDA

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Technical Data Sheet – Low Capacitance Cable for

EIA/TIA RS-232 / 422 / 485 / CANBUS

Operating
-40°C To +90°C Insulation Resistance ≥ 1 GΩ*KM
Temperature Range
8 X OD (Unarmoured Cables) Max. Recommended Current @ 2.1 Amps per
Min. Bending Radius
15 X OD (Armoured Cables) 25°C Conductor

Mechanical Characteristics Material Characteristics

IEC 60332-3A Vertical Flame Smoke Density ASTM D28434 Max. 40%
Flame Retardant
IEC 60332-1-2
Halogen Acid Gas IEC 60754-1 Max. 0.5%
UV / Sun Light
UL 1581 pH Value IEC 60754-2 ≥ 4.3
Resistance
Oil Resistance ICEA S 73-532 IRM 902 Conductivity IEC 60754-2 < 10 µS/mm
Toxicity Index EN 50305 / NF F63-
Min. Light Transmittance ≥ 70 % as per IEC 61034-2 <5
305 (ITC)

TABLE A
Nom. Cable Nom. Cable Weight
Part Code Cable Description
Diameter (mm) (kg/km)
2
20 AWG (0.5mm ) Galvanized Steel Wire Armored – XLFMPE / SHIELDED / LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN
50064L 4 Pair 20 AWG XLFMPE/OS/OBS/LSZH 13.1 169.2
50064LS 4 Pair 20 AWG XLFMPE/OS/OBS/LSZH/SWA/LSZH 16.4 436.4
Sheath / Jacket Colour

Colour Colour Code

1) Black 010
Put-up Length
Put-up Length Put-up Length Code
1) 305 Meters 305M
2) 500 Meters* 500M
*Applicable only for certain part codes, please check with Belden for more information.

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Although Belden makes every reasonable effort to ensure their accuracy at the time of this publication, information and specifications described herein are subject to error or omission and to change without notice, and the listing of such information and
specifications does not ensure product availability. Belden provides the information and specifications herein on an "AS IS" basis, with no representations or warranties, whether express, statutory or implied. In no event will Belden be liable for any damages
(including consequential, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or exemplary damages) whatsoever, even if Belden has been advised of the possibility of such damages, whether in an action under contract, negligence or any other theory, arising out of or in
connection with the use, or inability to use, the information or specifications described herein. All sales of Belden products are subject to Belden's standard terms and conditions of sale.