Profibus PA Long Distance

Applications

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

  Profibus PA Long Distance
Type/Area of Application Hazardous Areas/Non-Hazardous Areas
Cable Construction 1x2x1.6/3.2 mm
Inner Conductor Diameter Copper, bare (AWG 16/7)
Conductor Insulation PE
Conductor Colors red, green
Stranding Element 2 conductors + 2 fillers stranded together
Shielding 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@ 31.25 KHz 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 39 kHz 2.7 dB/km

Technical Data

Weight approximately 110.0 kg/km
Min. Bending Radius (Laying) 7.5 x OD mm
Operating Temp.Range, min. - 40 °C
Operating Temp.Range, max. +70 °C