Profibus PA Cable FC

Benefits

• FC (Fast Connect) version is oil and UV-resistant

Application range

• Process-automation application for connecting sensors and actuators - including areas with risks of explosion.
• Fixed Installation

Product features

• Bit rate = 31.25 kbit/s. Transmission technology RS485 also possible but bit rate is limited to 1.5 Mbit/s
• Maximum cable length is dependent on several factors (e.g. supply voltage, current demand).
• Technical Data: refer to the overview on "UNITRONIC® Bus Cables"
• Flame-retardant according IEC 60332-1-2

Norm references / Approvals

• PROFIBUS® PA is standardised in EN 50170 as PROFIBUS® DP and PROFIBUS® FMS
• Transmission technology for PROFIBUS-PA in accordance with international standard IEC 61158-2
• FC variant with
  UL/CSA certification (CMG / PLTC)

Product Make-up

• UNITRONIC® BUS PA
  Stranded conductor
  Copper braiding
  Outer sheath: PVC, blue, (RAL 5015) intrinsically safe area, black (RAL 9005)
• UNITRONIC® BUS PA FC
  Bare copper wire
  Fast Connect inner sheath
  Cu-Geflecht
  Puter sheath: PVC, blue (RAL 5015), black (RAL 9005)

Temperature range

• Fixed installation: -30°C to +80°C
• During installation: -5°C to +50°C

Characteristic impedance

• 100 ± 20 Ohm