Belden Profibus DP Cable

Profibus Violet Cable Close Up

A single pair Profibus cable for process and field communication in cell networks. The Profibus protocol is widely used for production and process automation applications providing transmittion rates up to 12 Mbits / sec. The Profibus cable is an alternative to Belden 3079A and is available in PVC, PUR, FEP, LSZH, external duct grade and SWA versions.

Profibus DP Cable Construction

  • Static Cable - Plain copper conductors 0.64mm (22AWG), foamed PE with a hard skin insulation, synthetic bedding, aluminium foil screen and tinned copper wire braid - 60% optical coverage, thermoplastic or thermosetting sheath
  • Dynamic Cables - Plain copper conductors 0.25mm2 Foamed PE with a hard skin insulation, cores laid up with fillers and a polyester tape, aluminium foil screen and tinned copper wire braid - 60% optical coverage, polyurethane (PUR) sheath.

Profibus DP Cable Technical Information

Category Type Profibus 1 x 2 x 22AWG PVC Violet
Test Standard RS485, EN50170
Conductor Material Solid Bare Copper
Conductor Nominal O.D. 0.64mm (22 AWG)
Colour Red, Green
Screen Material Ali-foil
Shield Material Tinned copper wire braid
Sheath External O.D. 8mm
Sheath Material PVC
Sheath Colour Violet
Rated Voltage 100V
Rated Temperature 60°C

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