2101A

Fieldbus, 2 Pr #18 Str TC, XLPO Ins, IS/OS, TPE Jkt, CMG

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Fieldbus, 2 Pair 18AWG (7x26) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, Individual & Overall Beldfoil® Shield, Orange TPE Outer Jacket, CMG
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Suitable Applications

harsh environment digital and serial two-way communication, oil and gas extraction and refining sites, petrochemical, Profibus process automation or Foundation FieldBus process automation, extreme temperature environments, exposure to humidity/moisture, dust, and oil, remote locations long distance applications, etc.

Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
Element AWG Stranding Material No. of Pairs
Pair(s) 18 7x26 TC - Tinned Copper 2

Conductor Count

4

Insulation
Material Nominal Wall Thickness
XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset) 0.032 in
Color Chart
Number Color
1 Blue, Orange and Numbered
2
Inner Shield
Type Material Material Trade Name Coverage [%] Drainwire Material Drainwire AWG Drainwire Construction n x D
Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) Beldfoil® 100% TC - Tinned Copper 20 7x28
Outer Shield
Type Material Material Trade Name Coverage [%] Drainwire Material Drainwire AWG Drainwire Construction n x D
Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) Beldfoil® 100% TC - Tinned Copper 18 7x26
Outer Jacket
Material Nominal Diameter Nominal Wall Thickness Ripcord
TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer 0.512 in 0.047 in Yes
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
Nominal Conductor DCR
5.86 Ohm/1000ft
Capacitance
Max. Capacitance Unbalance Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor
1.2 pF/ft 22 pF/ft
Inductance
Nominal Inductance
0.22 µH/ft
Impedance
Nominal Characteristic Impedance
100 Ohm
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
Frequency [MHz] Nom. Insertion Loss
0.039 MHz 0.08 dB/100ft
Delay
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%]
64%
High Frequency
Max. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) Max./Min. Input Impedance (unFitted)
0.091 dB/100ft 100 Ohm
Current
Element Max. Recommended Current [A]
Per Conductor 8.7 Amps per Conductor
Voltage
Description UL Voltage Rating
CSA CIC type TC 300 V

Electrical Characteristics Notes

Max Propagation Delay Change From 7.812 kHz to 39.06 kHz: 518 pS/ft

Other Electrical Characteristic 2

31.25 KBits/sec

Temperature Range

Installation Temp Rating

-25°C

UL Temp Rating

90°C

Operating Temperature Range

-40°C to 90°C

Mechanical Characteristics

Oil Resistance

Yes

Bulk Cable Weight

109 lbs/1000ft

Max. Pull Tension

137 lbs

Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis

5.25 in
Standards

NEC Articles

Article 725, Article 727, Article 800

NEC/(UL) Compliance

CMG, ITC, PLTC-ER

CEC/C(UL) Compliance

CIC, TC

CSA AWM Compliance

AWM I A/B II A/B

ISO/IEC Compliance

IEC 61158-2

Other Standards

ISA/SP-50 Type A
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs

EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV)

Yes

EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR)

Yes

EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)

Yes

EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

Yes

EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment)

Yes

EU Directive Compliance

EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR)

EU CE Mark

Yes

MII Order #39 (China RoHS)

Yes

Suitability

Suitability - Burial

Yes

Suitability - Indoor

Yes

Suitability - Oil Resistance

Yes

Suitability - Outdoor

Yes

Suitability - Sunlight Resistance

Yes

Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing

UL Flammability

UL1685 UL Loading

IEC Flammability

IEC 60332-3-24

UL voltage rating

300 V RMS

Plenum/Non-Plenum

Plenum (Y/N)

No

History

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.528 Revision Date: 12-22-2023

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Part Numbers
Item # Color Put-Up Type Length UPC
2101A 0061000 Blue, Light Reel 1,000 ft 612825128816
2101A 0065000 Blue, Light Reel 5,000 ft 612825128823
2101A 0031000 Orange Reel 1,000 ft 612825128793
2101A 0035000 Orange Reel 5,000 ft 612825128809

Resources
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Belden FOUNDATION Fieldbus Cable
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