Installation guide

RIO Network Hardware Components
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RG-6 Cable
Overview The following table shows specifications for the Modicon 97-5750-000 RG-6 cable
(available in 1000 ft rolls):
Modicon Pre-
assembled Drop
Cable
Modicon offers pre-assembled drop cables, built with high quality F connectors, a
self-terminating F adapter, and a high quality quad shield RG-6 cable. Each
assembly is fully tested and certified before shipment to assure conformance to RIO
specifications. Assemblies are available in two standard lengths—50 ft (15 m)
assembly (AS-MBII-003) and 140 ft (42 m) assembly (AS-MBII-004).
Recommended
RG-6 Plenum
Cable
Belden recommends 3132A as a plenum-equivalent RG-6 cable. Contact Belden
technical support for connector and stripper recommendations. See RIO Cable
Material Suppliers, p. 143 for contact information.
Modicon 97-5750-000 RG-6 Cable (Belden 3092A)
Attenuation 0.38 dB/100 ft @ 2 MHz
0.36 db/100 ft @ 1.544 MHz, RIO Transmit
Frequency
Impedance and Tolerance 75 Ω (+/- 3 Ω)
Velocity of Propagation 82%
Capacitance 16.2 pF/ft
Type of Shield Bonded Foil Quad Shield
Type of Jacket PVC
UL/NEC Rating CMR or CL2R
Minimum Bend Radius 3 in.
Maximum Pull Strength 162 lb
Modicon Pre-Assembled Drop Cable Specifications
Tested Frequency Range 500 kHz ... 30 MHz
Impedance 75 Ω (+/- 2Ω)
Attenuation at 1.5 MHz 50 ft length
140 ft length
0.3 dB maximum
0.7 dB maximum
Return loss 24 dB minimum
Tests Performed Attenuation Sweep Test, Return Loss Sweep
This document provided by Barr-Thorp Electric Co., Inc. 800-473-9123 www.barr-thorp.com