Technical Data
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Building Technologies
020_ATI5100_A6V10235012_a_en
Fire Safety & Security Products
23.09.2009
4.1
Recommended Cable Specifications
NOTICE
Guideline for selecting cables
The table provides a guideline for selecting an appropriate cable type only.
Other cable types are also compatible with the system and can be used to
achieve the same results.
Recommended Cable Specifications
Communica-
tion Type
Cores Pairs
AWG
Cores
J-Y(St)Y
Diameter
(mm)
Wire
Type
Insulation
Shield
Jacket
5
2
6
3
RS485
8
4
28
7 x 36
0.6
Tinned
Copper
Foam
Polyethylene
Aluminium foil -
Polyester tape /
braided shield
PVC
4
2
6
3
RS232
8
4
24
7 x 32
0.6
Tinned
Copper
Foam
Polyethylene
Aluminium foil -
Polyester tape /
no braid
PVC
4
2
6
3
RS422
8
4
24
7 x 32
0.6
Tinned
Copper
Foam
Polyethylene
Aluminium foil -
Polyester tape /
no braid
PVC
8
4
Solid
Bare
Copper
RJ45
8
4
24
7 x 32
0.6
Tinned
Copper
Polyethylene
Unshielded
PVC
8
4
Solid
Bare
Copper
RJ12
8
4
24
7 x 32
0.6
Tinned
Copper
Polyethylene
Aluminium foil -
Polyester tape /
no braid
PVC
Power (12/24
V DC)
2
1
18
19 x 30
1.0
Tinned
Copper
Foam
Polyethylene
Unshielded
PVC
