Profibus PA Long Distance

Application

This Profibus PA line is used in the area of process automation, among other things in the chemical industry. This cable is an economical solution for the cell and field area. For the information exchange between different automation systems as well as for communication with the connected decentralized field units, serial field bus systems are used. The types mentioned here are suitable for ex and not-ex installation and are equipped with a special PVC-jacket.

Construction

Type/Area of Application

Hazardous Areas/Non-Hazardous Areas

Cable Construction

1x2x1.6/3.2 mm

Inner Conductor Diameter 1

Copper, bare (AWG 16/7)

Conductor Insulation

PE

Conductor Colors

red, green

Stranding Element

2 conductors + 2 fillers stranded together

Shielding 1

Polyester foil over stranded bundle

Shielding 2

Polyester foil, aluminum-lined

Total Shielding

Copper braid, tinned

Outer Jacket Material

PVC

Outer Diameter

9.5 mm ± 0.5 mm

Outer Jacket Color

Blue

Electrical Data

Characteristic Impedance@3-20Hz

100 Ω ± 20 Ω

Conductor Resistance

24.0 Ohm/km max.

Insulation Resistance

1.00 GOhm x km min.

Mutual Capacitance@1KHz

60.0 nF/km nom.

Working Voltage

300 V

Test Voltage

1.0 KV

Attenuation:
39KHz
2.7dB/km

Technical Data

Weight

approximately 76.0 kg/km

Min. Bending Radius (Laying)

18 x OD mm

Operating Temp.Range, min.

- 20 °C

Operating Temp.Range, max.

+70 °C