Product Overview
Cat6 UTP/FTP Armoured Data Cable is a high-performance network cable standard designed for Gigabit Ethernet applications in demanding marine and offshore environments. Featuring tinned copper wire braid armor and flame retardant mud resistant outer sheath, this cable provides superior mechanical protection while maintaining flexibility for shipboard installations.
Key Features
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Gigabit Ethernet Ready: Supports 10BaseT, 100BaseTx & 1000BaseT (Gigabit Ethernet)
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Enhanced Protection: Tinned copper wire braid armor with mud resistant sheath
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Flexible Design: Maintains cable flexibility despite armored construction
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Multiple Options: Available in UTP, F/UTP, and SF/UTP configurations
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Marine Certified: Compliant with NEK 606 offshore standards
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Fire Safety: Flame retardant LSOH construction
Applications
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Shipboard Gigabit Ethernet networks
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Offshore platform data systems
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Marine control and monitoring systems
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Harsh environment network installations
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Industrial marine communications
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Mud-resistant applications in offshore environments
Standards Compliance
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IEC 60332-3-22 - Flame spread test for bunched cables
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IEC 60754-1,2 - Halogen gas emission tests
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IEC 61034-1,2 - Smoke density measurement
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NEK 606:2004 - Offshore and marine cable standard
Construction Details
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Conductors: 23AWG solid bare copper
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Insulation: High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
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Twinning: Two coloured insulated conductors twisted to form pairs
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Bedding: Flame retardant LSOH polyolefin, black
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Armour: 0.2/0.3mm tinned copper wire braid
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Outer Sheath: Low smoke halogen-free polyolefin
Optional Configurations:
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Cat6 F/UTP: Collective shielding with aluminium/polyester tape and drain wire
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Cat6 SF/UTP: Double collective shielding with aluminium/polyester tape and tinned copper wire braid with drain wire
Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| AWG | 24 | - |
| Nominal Conductor Diameter | 0.58 | mm |
| Maximum DC Resistant @20℃ | 9.38 | Ω/100m |
| Maximum DCR Unbalance | 3 | % |
| Maximum Mutual Capacitance | 5.8 | pF/m |
| Maximum Capacitance Unbalance | 30 | pF/100m |
| Characteristic Impedance @1-100MHz | 100 ± 15 | Ω |
| Maximum Propagation Delay Skew | 18 | ns/100m |
Transmission Characteristics
| Freq (MHz) | Max Attenuation (dB/100m) | Min NEXT (dB) | Min PSNEXT (dB) | Min ELFEXT (dB/100m) | Min PSELFEXT (dB/100m) | Min RL (dB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.772 | 1.8 | 76.0 | 74.0 | 70.0 | 67.0 | — |
| 1 | 2.0 | 74.3 | 72.3 | 67.8 | 64.8 | 20.0 |
| 4 | 3.8 | 65.3 | 63.3 | 55.7 | 52.7 | 23.0 |
| 8 | 5.3 | 60.8 | 58.8 | 49.7 | 46.7 | 24.5 |
| 10 | 6.0 | 59.3 | 57.3 | 47.8 | 44.8 | 25.0 |
| 16 | 7.6 | 56.3 | 54.3 | 43.7 | 40.7 | 25.0 |
| 20 | 8.5 | 54.8 | 52.8 | 41.7 | 38.7 | 25.0 |
| 25 | 9.5 | 53.3 | 51.3 | 39.8 | 36.8 | 24.3 |
| 31.25 | 10.7 | 51.9 | 49.9 | 37.9 | 34.9 | 23.6 |
| 62.5 | 15.4 | 47.4 | 45.4 | 31.8 | 28.8 | 21.5 |
| 100 | 19.8 | 44.3 | 42.3 | 27.8 | 24.8 | 20.1 |
| 155 | 25.2 | 41.5 | 39.5 | 23.9 | 20.9 | 18.8 |
| 200 | 29.0 | 39.8 | 37.8 | 21.7 | 18.7 | 18.0 |
| 250 | 32.8 | 38.3 | 36.3 | 19.8 | 16.8 | 17.3 |
Mechanical & Thermal Properties
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Bending Radius: 8 × OD (during installation); 4 × OD (fixed installed)
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Temperature Range: -30℃ to +75℃
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Installation: Suitable for harsh marine environments
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Durability: Armoured construction with mud resistance
Dimensions and Weight
| Construction | Nominal Insulation Thickness (mm) | Nominal Sheath Thickness (mm) | Nominal Overall Diameter (mm) | Nominal Weight (kg/km) |
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| 4×2×0.58 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 11.5 | 214 |