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TRAKRAD™ Enhanced Category 5e U/UTP Data Cable

LCM210420A-V4
10/01/2022

 

Features & Benefits

The rugged double sheath construction of TRAKRAD™ CAT5e Cable ensures suitability for both internal and external Rail & Metro applications including installation on cable trays, ladders and wet ducts*

  • Excellent weather resistance including UV & Ozone
  • Suitable for harsh environments
  • Resistant to track-side oils and diesel fuels
  • Low smoke zero halogen flame retardant characteristics
  • Enables a single cable to be installed both inside and outside reducing installation costs.
  • Manufactured in the UK providing security of supply and a reduced carbon footprint compared to overseas suppliers.

 *Not suitable for permanent emersion in water

Standards

EIA/TIA 568A
ISO/IEC 11801 2nd Ed.
IEC 61156-5
EN 50173
EN 50288-3-1

Electrical

Loop Resistance ≤ 190 Ω/km
Resistance Unbalance ≤ 2 %
Insulation Resistance (@500v) ≥ 2000 MΩ/m
Mutual Capacitance (@800Hz) 48 nF/km
Capacitance Unbalance (Pair/Ground) ≤ 1500 pF/km
Characteristic Impedance (1-100 MHz) 100 Ω (±15)
Velocity of propagation ca 67 %
Propagation delay ≤ 535 ns/100m
Delay skew ≤ 20 ns/100m
Test Voltage (DC, 1min, cr/cr, cr/scr) 1000 V
Coupling attenuation ≥ 40 dB
Attenuation (@1 MHz) 1.9 dB/100m
Attenuation (@10 MHz) 6.0 dB/100m
Attenuation (@100 MHz) 19.8 dB/100m
Attenuation (@200 MHz) 27.5 dB/100m
Attenuation (@300 MHz) 32 dB/100m

Temperature

Operating Temperature Range -20 to +60 °C
Outer Sheath Withstand Temperature -20 to +125 °C

Physical

Minimum Bend Radius (Dynamic) 8 x OD
Minimum Bend Radius (Static) 5 x OD

Fire Performance

Flame Retardance IEC 60332-1-2
Halogen Gas Content IEC 60754-1
Gas Acidity IEC 60754-2

Lifecycle

Used in accordance to specification 25 Years

Downloads & Resources

 Data Sheet

Test Report/Cerrtificate

Handling Guide