RS-485 Shielded Cable, Plenum

Genesis Building Automation Cables deliver reliable high-speed data transmission and optimized performance for today's smart building networks. Designed for the EIA-485 standard.

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Application & Features

Genesis® Plenum Rated RS-485 Shielded Cable is suitable for installation as follows:

  • In fabricated ducts as described in NEC 300.22(B).
  • In other spaces used for environmental air as described in NEC 300.22(C).
  • In risers.
  • Within buildings in other than air-handling spaces and risers.

Specifications

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Conductors
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) Number of Pairs Stranding Shielding Nom. OD (mils) (mm) Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)
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18 AWG 18 AWG
1 1
Stranded Stranded
Shielded Shielded
249 6.33
34 51
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22 AWG 22 AWG
1 1
Stranded Stranded
Shielded Shielded
203 5.17
27 40
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22 AWG 22 AWG
1 1
Stranded Stranded
Shielded Shielded
185 4.70
19 28
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22 AWG 22 AWG
1 1
Stranded Stranded
Shielded Shielded
191 4.86
20 30
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22 AWG 22 AWG
2 2
Stranded Stranded
Shielded Shielded
200 5.10
33 49
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24 AWG 24 AWG
1 1
Stranded Stranded
Shielded Shielded
179 4.55
17 25

Standards & References

Genesis® Plenum Rated RS-485 Shielded Cable meets or exceeds the following:

  • NFPA 262 - Plenum Rated
  • CSA C22.2 No. 2556 - FT6 Rated
  • UL 444 - Communication Cables, Type CMP
  • UL 1424 - Cables for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits, Type FPLP
  • UL 13 - Power-Limited Circuit Cables, Type CL3P
  • REACH/RoHS Compliant

Construction

Genesis® Plenum Rated RS-485 Shielded Cable features the following quality and convenience characteristics:

  1. Bare Copper or Tinned Copper conductors for excellent signal transmission and low voltage drop.
  2. FEP insulation.
  3. Foil shield over all conductors.
  4. Plenum PVC jacket.
  5. Durable rip cord for efficient jacket stripping and removal.
  6. Countdown® Length Markings for easy tracking of usage and remaining cable.
  7. Rated for 300 Volts
  8. Rated for -20 °C to 75 °C.