RCF78-50JFNA
7/8" RADIAFLEX® RCF Cable, A-series
Rev : A | Rev date : 22 Oct 2020
- 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
- Broadband radiating cable supporting all wireless application between 30 MHz to 2750 MHz
- Ideally suited for application that require low bending radii
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- Robust radiating cable operational under all enviromental conditions as e.g. harsh tunnels or mines
RCF cable, A-series
General Specifications |
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Size | | 7/8 |
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Electrical Specifications |
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Max. Operating Frequency | MHz | 3800 | Cable Type | | RCF | Impedance | Ohm | 50 +/- 2 | Velocity, percent | % | 89 | Capacitance | pF/m (pF/ft) | 75 (22.9) | Inductance, uH/m (uH/ft) | µH/m (µH/ft) | 0.188 (0.057) | DC-resistance inner conductor, ohm/km (ohm/1000ft) | Ω/km (Ω/1000ft) | 1.54 (0.47) | DC-resistance outer conductor, ohm/km (ohm/1000ft) | Ω/km (Ω/1000ft) | 1.74 (0.53) | Stop bands | MHz | None | Frequency Selection | MHz | 600, 900, 1800/1900, 2200, 2400, 2500, 2700 |
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Mechanical Specifications |
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Jacket | | JFN | Jacket Color | | Standard Black, other colors on request | Jacket Description | | Halogen free, non corrosive, flame retardant, low smoke, polyolefin | Slot Design | | Milled (Two-Row) | Inner Conductor Material | | Copper Tube | Outer Conductor Material | | Corrugated Copper Tube | Diameter Inner Conductor | mm (in) | 9.3 (0.37) | Diameter Outer Conductor | mm (in) | 25.2 (0.99) | Diameter over Jacket Nominal | mm (in) | 27.8 (1.09) | Minimum Bending Radius, Single Bend | mm (in) | 250 (10) | Cable Weight | kg/m (lb/ft) | 0.6 (0.4) | Tensile Force | N (lb) | 1440 (317) | Indication of Slot Alignment | | None | Recommended / Maximum Clamp Spacing | m (ft) | 0.9 (3) | Minimum Distance to Wall | mm (in) | 50 (1.97) |
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Testing and Environmental |
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Jacket Testing Methods | | Test methods for fire behaviour of cable : IEC 60754-1/-2 smoke emission, halogen free, non corrosive IEC 61034 low smoke IEC 60332-1 flame retardant |
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Temperature Specifications |
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Storage Temperature | °C(°F) | -70 to 85 (-94 to 185 ) | Installation Temperature | °C(°F) | -25 to 60 (-13 to 140 ) | Operation Temperature | °C(°F) | -40 to 85 (-40 to 185 ) |
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Attenuation | Frequency, MHz | Longitudinal Loss, dB/100 m (dB/100 ft) | Coupling Loss 50%, dB | Coupling Loss 95%, dB |
75 |
1.20 (0.37) |
56 |
66 |
150 |
1.75 (0.53) |
66 |
75 |
450 |
3.05 (0.93) |
75 |
86 |
800 |
4.20 (1.28) |
73 |
83 |
870 |
4.30 (1.31) |
73 |
83 |
900 |
4.40 (1.34) |
73 |
83 |
960 |
4.60 (1.40) |
73 |
83 |
1800 |
6.80 (2.07) |
70 |
81 |
1900 |
7.00 (2.13) |
70 |
81 |
2000 |
7.30 (2.23) |
71 |
82 |
2200 |
7.80 (2.38) |
70 |
81 |
2400 |
8.30 (2.53) |
68 |
80 |
2600 |
8.80 (2.68) |
68 |
80 |
2700 |
9.20 (2.80) |
70 |
81 |
3200 |
10.5 (3.2) |
69 |
79 |
3300 |
10.7 (3.26) |
69 |
79 |
3400 |
10.9 (3.32) |
69 |
79 |
3500 |
11.1 (3.38) |
68 |
78 |
3600 |
11.3 (3.45) |
67 |
77 |
3700 |
11.5 (3.51) |
67 |
77 |
3800 |
11.7 (3,57) |
67 |
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.