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3.4 Cable types
The cable types are specified according to IEC 61158-2. Shielded cables offer the advantage of
malfunction-free operation with adequate protection against electromagnetic influences, and
make it possible to employ the full performance of the Foundation Fieldbus system.
In non-hazardous locations, a maximum of 32 field devices can be connected to the network. For
more data, refer to the table that follows.
All bus segments must be fitted with a terminator at both ends.
3.5 Shielding and grounding
•
For optimum electromagnetic compatibility of systems it is extremely important that the
system components, and particularly the bus cables connecting the components, are
shielded and that such shields - if possible - form an unbroken cover.
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Hence, it follows that, for use in non-hazardous duty systems, the cable shield should be
grounded as often as possible.
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In Ex systems an adequate equipotential bonding in the hazardous and non-hazardous
location along the entire Fieldbus installation is strongly recommended. Multiple grounding
of the shield is of advantage.
•
In explosion-proof systems the shielding must at least be connected at one end of the cable.
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NAMUR NE 21 compliance is given, provided the above recommended cable types are used.
Core cross-section
0.8 mm
2
or
AWG 18
0.32 mm
2
or
AWG 22
0.13 mm
2
or
AWG 26
1.25 mm
2
or
AWG 16
Cable type
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
twisted pair,
individually
shielded
individual or
multiple twisted
pairs with overall
shield
multiple twisted
pairs, without
shielding
multiple non-
twisted cables,
without shielding
Max. length
incl. branch line
1900 m / 6200 ft
1200 m / 3900 ft
400 m / 1300 ft
200 m / 650 ft
Table 3-1: Specification of cable types
Number of devices
Cable lengths for number of devices per branch line
1 device
2 devices
3 devices
4 devices
25...32
1 m / 3.3 ft
1 m / 3.3 ft
1 m / 3.3 ft
1 m / 3.3 ft
19...24
30 m / 100 ft
1 m / 3.3 ft
1 m / 3.3 ft
1 m / 3.3 ft
15...18
60 m / 200 ft
30 m / 100 ft
1 m / 3.3 ft
1 m / 3.3 ft
13...14
90 m / 300 ft
60 m / 200 ft
30 m / 100 ft
1 m / 3.3 ft
1..12
120 m / 400 ft
90 m / 300 ft
60 m / 200 ft
30 m / 100 ft
Table 3-2: Cable lengths for number of devices per branch line
INFORMATION!
The use of twisted and shielded cables is strongly recommended, otherwise EMC protection of
the signal converter cannot be assured.
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