RCA12-50JPL
1/2" PLENUM rated RADIAFLEX® RCA12 Cable
Rev : C | Rev date : 17 Jul 2024
- RFS Technologies' First Plenum Rated Radiating Cable, certified and listed by ETL to UL444, tested to NFPA262 Plenum Rating.
- RADIAFLEX® functions as a distributed antenna to provide communications in tunnels, mines and large building complexes and is the solution for any application in confined areas.
- Slots in the copper outer conductor allow a controlled portion of the internal RF energy to be radiated into the surrounding environment. Conversely, a signal transmitted near the cable will couple into the slots and be carried along the cable length.
- RADIAFLEX® is used for both one-way and two-way communication systems and because of its broadband capability, a single radiating cable can handle multiple communication systems simultaneously.
- This RADIAFLEX® radiating cable utilize a low-loss cellular polyethylene foam dielectric and a corrugated copper outer conductor which offers a combination of remarkable flexibility, high strength and excellent electrical performance.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
- Certified and Listed by ETL to UL444, tested to NFPA262 Plenum Rating
- Broadband radiating cable supporting all wireless applications between 75 MHz to 6000 MHz
- Ideally suited for application that require low bending radii
- Robust radiating cable operational under all enviromental conditions as e.g. harsh tunnels or mines
- Ideal for In-train, Vehicle-to-Everything communication and In aircraft to wireless/satellite networks
RCA PLENUM Radiating Cable
General Specifications |
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| Size | | 1/2 |
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Electrical Specifications |
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| Max. Operating Frequency | MHz | 6000 | | Cable Type | | RCA | | Impedance | Ohm | 50 +/- 2 | | Velocity, percent | % | 88 | | Capacitance | pF/m (pF/ft) | 76 (23.2) | | Inductance, uH/m (uH/ft) | µH/m (µH/ft) | 0.19 (0.058) | | DC-resistance inner conductor, ohm/km (ohm/1000ft) | Ω/km (Ω/1000ft) | 1.48 (0.45) | | DC-resistance outer conductor, ohm/km (ohm/1000ft) | Ω/km (Ω/1000ft) | 2.23 (0.68) | | Stop bands | MHz | 2800-2900 | | Frequency Selection | MHz | 600, 900, 1800/1900, 2200, 2400, 2500, 2700, 6000 |
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Mechanical Specifications |
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| Jacket | | JPL | | Jacket Color | | Standard Blue, other colors on request | | Jacket Description | | PLENUM Rated, Halogen free, non corrosive, flame and fire retardant, low smoke, polyolefin + flame barrier tape above outer conductor for lowest cable loss | | Slot Design | | Milled (Two-Row) | | Inner Conductor Material | | Copper Clad Aluminum Wire | | Outer Conductor Material | | Corrugated Copper Tube | | Diameter Inner Conductor | mm (in) | 4.8 (0.19) | | Diameter Outer Conductor | mm (in) | 13.8 (0.54) | | Diameter over Jacket Nominal | mm (in) | 16.2 (0.64) | | Minimum Bending Radius, Single Bend | mm (in) | 127 (5) | | Cable Weight | kg/m (lb/ft) | 0.246 (0.165) | | Tensile Force | N (lb) | 1000 (221) | | Indication of Slot Alignment | | None | | Recommended / Maximum Clamp Spacing | m (ft) | 0.6 (2) | | Minimum Distance to Wall | mm (in) | 50 (1.97) |
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Testing and Environmental |
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| Jacket Testing Methods | | ETL Listed to UL444, NEC 820-53 (a) CMP, NFPA-262, Canadian CSA C.22.2/FT6
IEC 60754-1/-2 smoke emission, halogen free, non corrosive
IEC 61034 low smoke
IEC 60332-1 flame retardant
IEC 60332-3-24 fire retardant |
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Temperature Specifications |
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| Storage Temperature | °C(°F) | -40 to 85 (-40 to 185 ) | | Installation Temperature | °C(°F) | -20 to 60 (-4 to 140 ) | | Operation Temperature | °C(°F) | -40 to 85 (-40 to 185 ) |
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Attenuation |
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| Frequency, MHz | Longitudinal Loss, dB/100 m (dB/100 ft) | Coupling Loss 50%, dB | Coupling Loss 95%, dB |
| 75 |
2.20 (0.67) |
50 |
62 |
| 150 |
3.15 (0.96) |
59 |
71 |
| 450 |
5.70 (1.74) |
64 |
75 |
| 800 |
7.83 (2.39) |
65 |
77 |
| 870 |
8.23 (2.51) |
65 |
77 |
| 900 |
8.40 (2.56) |
65 |
77 |
| 960 |
8.65 (2.64) |
65 |
77 |
| 1700 |
12.39 (3.78) |
65 |
77 |
| 1800 |
12.87 (3.92) |
65 |
77 |
| 1900 |
13.28 (4.05) |
65 |
77 |
| 2000 |
13.87 (4.23) |
65 |
77 |
| 2200 |
14.71 (4.49) |
65 |
77 |
| 2400 |
15.68 (4.78) |
65 |
77 |
| 2600 |
16.53 (5.04) |
65 |
77 |
| 3500 |
19.52 (5.95) |
65 |
77 |
| 3550 |
19.90 (6.07) |
65 |
77 |
| 3600 |
20.03 (6.11) |
65 |
77 |
| 3700 |
20.27 (6.18) |
65 |
77 |
| 3980 |
21.21 (6.47) |
65 |
77 |
| 4200 |
22.21 (6.77) |
65 |
77 |
| 4900 |
25.15 (7.67) |
65 |
77 |
| 5000 |
25.65 (7.82) |
65 |
77 |
| 5200 |
26.74 (8.15) |
65 |
77 |
| 5800 |
29.68 (9.05) |
65 |
77 |
| 5925 |
30.27 (9.23) |
65 |
77 |
| 6000 |
30.58 (9.32) |
65 |
77 |
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Notes
- Coupling loss as well as longitudinal attenuation of RADIAFLEX® cables are measured by the free space method according to IEC 61196-4.
- Coupling loss values are average values of all three spatial orientations (radial, parallel and orthogonal) of dipole antenna.
- Coupling loss values are given with a tolerance of +10 dB and longitudinal loss values with a tolerance of +5%. Note: Measured values below nominal are better. They are not limited by any tolerance-range.
- As with any radiating cable, the performance in building or tunnel environments may deviate from figures based on free space method.
