Product Overview
Our Cat 7 S/FTP 23AWG cables are engineered for high-performance data transmission in marine and offshore environments. Manufactured in accordance with IEC 61156-5 requirements, these cables support all Class F applications including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet, delivering reliable performance for voice, data, and CATV applications up to 600MHz.
Key Features
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Marine Grade Construction: LSOH/FRLSOH sheathing for enhanced safety
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High-Frequency Performance: Supports applications up to 600MHz
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Comprehensive Shielding: S/FTP (Shielded/Foiled Twisted Pair) construction
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Dual Configuration: Available in 4-pair and 8-pair versions
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Standards Compliant: Meets IEC 61156-5 and ISO/IEC 11801 requirements
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Enhanced Data Transmission: Suitable for Gigabit Ethernet and beyond
Applications
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Shipboard Ethernet networks
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Offshore platform data systems
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Marine voice and data communications
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CATV and video distribution systems
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Gigabit Ethernet applications
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Class F structured cabling systems in marine environments
Standards Compliance
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EN 50173-1 - Generic cabling systems
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EN 50288-4-1 - Multi-element metallic cables
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ISO/IEC 11801 - Information technology cabling
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IEC 61156-5 - Symmetrical pair/quad cables
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IEC 60332-1 - Flame propagation (LSOH & FRLSOH)
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IEC 60754-2 - Halogen gas emission (LSOH & FRLSOH)
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IEC 61034 - Smoke density (LSOH & FRLSOH)
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IEC 60332-3-24 - Flame spread (FRLSOH)
Construction Details
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Conductors: Solid bare copper conductor 23AWG
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Insulation: Foam skin polyethylene (PE)
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Twinning: Two coloured insulated conductors twisted to form pairs
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Individual Screen: Aluminium/polyester tape
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Overall Screen: Tinned copper wire braid
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Outer Sheath: LSOH/FRLSOH compound
Core Identification
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Pair 1: White, Blue
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Pair 2: White, Orange
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Pair 3: White, Green
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Pair 4: White, Brown
Electrical Properties
| Parameter | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Characteristic Impedance (1-250MHz) | Ω | 100±15 |
| Characteristic Impedance (100-500MHz) | Ω | 100±22 |
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) | % | 79 |
| Maximum Mutual Capacitance | nF/100m | 5.6 |
| Maximum Resistance Unbalance | % | 5 |
| Maximum Propagation Delay Skew (1-125MHz) | ns/100m | 30 |
| Maximum Propagation Delay @100MHz | ns/100m | 536 |
| Voltage Rating | V rms | 60 |
Nominal Transmission Characteristics @20℃
| Freq (MHz) | NEXT (dB/100m) | Attenuation (dB/100m) | RL (dB/100m) | ACR (dB/100m) | ELFEXT (dB/100m) | PSNEXT (dB/100m) | PSACR (dB/100m) | PSELFEXT (dB/100m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 2 | 20 | 78 | 80 | 77 | 75 | 77 |
| 4 | 80 | 3.6 | 23 | 76.4 | 80 | 77 | 73.4 | 77 |
| 10 | 80 | 5.7 | 25 | 74.3 | 74 | 77 | 71.3 | 71 |
| 16 | 80 | 7.2 | 25 | 72.8 | 69.9 | 77 | 69.8 | 66.9 |
| 20 | 80 | 8.1 | 25 | 71.9 | 68 | 77 | 68.9 | 65 |
| 31.3 | 80 | 10.1 | 23.6 | 69.9 | 64.1 | 77 | 66.9 | 61.1 |
| 62.5 | 75.5 | 14.5 | 21.5 | 61 | 58.1 | 72.5 | 58 | 55.1 |
| 100 | 72.4 | 18.5 | 20.1 | 53.9 | 54 | 69.4 | 50.9 | 51 |
| 200 | 67.9 | 26.8 | 18 | 41.1 | 78 | 64.9 | 38.1 | 45 |
| 250 | 66.5 | 30.2 | 17.3 | 36.3 | 46 | 63.5 | 33.3 | 43 |
| 300 | 65.3 | 33.3 | 17.3 | 32 | 44.5 | 63.3 | 29 | 41.5 |
| 600 | 60.8 | 48.9 | 17.3 | 11.9 | 38.4 | 57.8 | 8.9 | 35.4 |
Mechanical & Thermal Properties
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Bending Radius: 8 × OD (during installation); 4 × OD (fixed installed)
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Temperature Range: -20℃ to +60℃
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Installation: Suitable for fixed marine installations
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Durability: Robust construction for shipboard environments
Dimensions and Weight
| Part No. | Construction | Nominal Insulation Thickness (mm) | Nominal Sheath Thickness (mm) | Nominal Overall Diameter (mm) | Nominal Weight (kg/km) |
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| MLN-S/FTPCAT74P23 | 4×2×23AWG | 0.41 | 0.75 | 7.5 | 75 |
| MLN-S/FTPCAT78P23 | 2×(4×2×23AWG) | 0.41 | 0.75 | 7.5×15.0 | 150 |