DataTuff category 5e 600V AWM-rated industrial ethernet cables

Two 600 V AWM-rated, shielded cables have been added to the DataTuff industrial ethernet range.

The category 5e cables incorporate bonded-pair technology and are suitable for use in listed motor control centres and switchgear in tough EMI environments.

Both 4-pair shielded cables feature a rugged construction for reliable operation and noise immunity. The AWM rating allows the cables to be used on or within a listed cabinet or machine as well as more traditional ethernet applications. They are not intended for 600 V power delivery.

The cables feature an overall shielded design with 24 AWG bonded-pair solid bare copper conductors, polyolefin insulation, 24 AWG stranded tinned-copper drain wire and an industrial-grade oil- and sunlight-resistant PVC jacket.

Designated shielded designs provide reliable performance in highly concentrated EMI environments. Cable 7958A has an overall Beldfoil shield to meet the EMI requirements of most plants, while cable 7957A has an overall Beldfoil shield plus 70% tinned copper braid for more extreme EMI environments and enhanced structural integrity. Both cables are EtherNet/IP compliant.

Bonded-pair construction contributes to the cables’ stability and electrical performance, where the conductor insulation of each of the pairs is affixed to each other along their longitudinal axes to ensure no gaps between conductors occur. This means that uniform and consistent conductor-to-conductor spacing - or concentricity - is maintained, before, during and after the rigours of installation and during its use on the factory floor.