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2.14  Passive components: copper cabling
2.14.1  Basic information on copper cabling
Copper cables are the rst 
choice for use in the ofce 
environment and in harsh 
industrial environments.
Advantages:
•   Available in many variants and lengths
• Robust
•  Easy to assemble
•   RJ45 connections are the most widely 
available type.
Raw cable/metre 
Industrial installation cable/horizontal cable
For permanent, durable installation in cable 
conduits and cable trays
•   In Cat. 5 or Cat. 7
•   Also for PROFINET
•   With sheath in PUR or PVC
Industrial connecting cable
For exible installation in machines and 
facilities in industrial environments / in harsh 
environments
•   In Cat. 5 or Cat. 7
•   Also for PROFINET
•   With sheath in PUR, PVC or LSZH
Industrial tow-chain cable and torsion cable
For constant movement, e.g. in tow chains
•   In Cat. 5
•   Also for PROFINET
•   With sheath in PUR










