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RCA12-50JPLR
1/2" PLENUM rated RADIAFLEX® RCA12 Cable

Rev : F | 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 environmental 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

Technical features

General Specifications

Size1/2

Electrical Specifications

Max. Operating Frequency MHz6000
Cable TypeRCA
ImpedanceOhm50 +/- 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 MHz2800-2900
Frequency Selection MHz600, 900, 1800/1900, 2200, 2400, 2500, 2700, 6000

Mechanical Specifications

JacketJPLR
Jacket ColorStandard Red, other colors on request
Jacket DescriptionPLENUM Rated, Halogen free, non corrosive, flame and fire retardant, low smoke, polyolefin + flame barrier tape above outer conductor for lowest cable loss
Slot DesignMilled (Two-Row)
Inner Conductor MaterialCopper Clad Aluminum Wire
Outer Conductor MaterialCorrugated 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 ForceN (lb)1000 (221)
Indication of Slot AlignmentNone
Recommended / Maximum Clamp Spacing m (ft)0.6 (2)
Minimum Distance to Wall mm (in)50 (1.97)

Testing and Environmental

Jacket Testing MethodsETL 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

Temperature Specifications

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 )

Attenuation

Frequency, MHzLongitudinal Loss, dB/100 m (dB/100 ft)Coupling Loss 50%, dBCoupling 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.