Leaky Feeder Cable

Model 20-00007, 20-00008, 20-00020, 20-00041

PBE SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS

PBE’s Leaky Feeder Cable is Part of the PBE Leaky Feeder System
which provides a highly effective and safe underground communication system

a b c d e

The image above shows a stripped Leaky Feeder cable with: a) Outer sheath; b) Fire retardant sheath;
c) Foam dielectric; d) 16 Helical wound copper strands; e) Center conductor

FE ATU RES OV ERVI E W PBE’s Leaky Feeder cable is used to transmit/receive or

• Flame retardant
• Rugged construction
• Yellow or blue outer sheath
• Low smoke halogen free
distribute RF signals throughout a confined space. PBE’s Leaky
Feeder cable is a coaxial cable with a specially designed outer
shielding that allows RF signals to leak and enter the cable.
It also allows signals from radio transceivers located nearby
to enter and travel along the cable to the base station. In a
confined environment, the power radiated from the cable is
limited to 10 mW to prevent the RF energy from interfering with
electric detonators. The cable has a radiation pattern of 360
degrees.

The leaky feeder cable is supplied on 350 meter spools (blue or

yellow outer sheath) or 500 meter drums (yellow outer sheath).
There are printed length indicators on every meter of the cable
to assist in cable layout.

PBE’s Leaky Feeder cable has a foam dielectric, which not only
makes the cable more robust, it prevents water from entering
the inner core of the cable. Air dielectric leaky feeder cables
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have a ‘hollow tube’ which if damaged allows water to rundown

PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION the cable and damage system components.
20-00007 Yellow 350 meter PBE’s Leaky Feeder cables are branded proprietary designs
20-00008 Yellow 500 meter that are manufactured to PBE’s specifications for use with PBE
20-00020 Blue 350 meter amplifiers and ancillary devices which use saddle and clamp
connectors.
HALOGEN FREE
20-00041 Blue 350 meter
 Leaky Feeder Cable
Model 20-00007, 20-00008, 20-00020, 20-00041
PBE SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS

I NSTA LL ATIO N A N D M AI NTEN A N CE

The cable and the connection methods have been developed specifically for easy assembly and dependable
installation. Always refer to the Leaky Feeder Manual (MAN-41-00001) for cable preparation methods and
System Design Guide (DWG-41-00005-01) for device spacing.

S PECIFICATIO NS

Impedance: 75 ohm ±3

Attenuation @ 160 MHz: 4.3 dB/100 m

Attenuation @ 450 MHz: 6.3 dB/100 m

DC Resistance inner conductor: <4.5 ohm/km

DC Resistance outer conductor: <4.1 ohm/km

Capacitance: 51.2 pF/m (+/-20%)

Inductance: 300 nH/m (+/-20%)

Insulation resistance: ≥1000 M ohm/km

Minimum static bend radius: 100 mm

Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C | -40°F to 158°F

Minimum temperature for laying: -15°C | 5°F

Outer sheath diameter: 15.5 mm

350 m drum dimensions: 810 x 810 x 430 mm

350 m drum weight: Gross: 96 kg; Net: 82 kg

500 m drum dimensions: 810 x 810 x 450 mm

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500 m drum weight: Gross: 132 kg; Net: 117 kg

Weight per meter: 0.23 kg

Acceptance: “FT-1” fire test in accordance with CSA C22.2 No. 0.3-M1985. Under EMR Certificate No. 903 is deemed to comply
with the relevant provisions of CSA Standard C22.2 No. 157-M1987 “Intrinisically Safe and Non-Incendive equipment for use in
hazardous locations.” BS 4066: Part 1: 1980/IEC 322-1: 1979/UNE 20-432-82 Part 1. Test on electric cables under fire conditions.
Method of test on a single vertical insulated wire or cable. UL 1581 VW-1 (vertical-Wire) flame test.
MSHA schedule 2 G (30 CFR, Part 12) and is printed with the approval number P-117-16 MSHA.

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