ADC Transport System Cable DS1C - Manual (Page 3)

10/06 • 101298AE
Cat 3 DS1/DS1C/DS2 T
ransport System Cable
Category 3 DS1/DS1C/DS2 Transport System Cable
22 AWG STC, Dual Shield, Riser (600C Equiv.)
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Specifications
CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS
Conductors: 22 AWG solid tinned copper
Insulation: Polyolefin with lead-free PVC skin
Insulation diameter: 1.24 mm (.049") nominal 2 pair and up
1.34 mm (.053") nominal 1 pair
Pairing: 8.2 twists/meter (2.5 twists/foot) minimum
Shielding: Dual aluminum/polyester
Drain wire: 22 AWG solid tinned copper
Color-coding: Standard telephony, bandmarked
Rip cord: Non-hygroscopic and non-wicking
Jacket: Lead-free flame retardant PVC
Jacket Thickness: 0.76 mm (.030") nominal
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor DC resistance (maximum): 5.9Ω/100m (18.0Ω/1000') @ 20° C (68° F)
Resistance unbalance (maximum): 5%
Insulation resistance: 164mΩ/100m (500mΩ/1000') @ 20° C (68° F)
Mutual capacitance: 4.9nF/100m (15.0 pF/ft) nominal @ 1 kHz
Characteristic impedance: 100 ± 15 Ohms @ 1 MHz
Crosstalk: 43 dB @ .772 MHz
40 dB @ 1.575 MHz
32 dB @ 3.156 MHz
Temperature rating: 60° C (140° F)
Voltage rating: 300 VDC
Signal
Frequency
(MHz)
Bit Rate (dB/1000') (dB/100m)
DS1 .772 1.544 4.2 1.4
DS1C 1.575 3.152 5.7 1.9
DS2 3.156 6.312 8.4 2.8
Nominal Attenuation:
Compliances:
• UL Subject 444/CSA C22.2 No. 214
• (UL)-C(UL) Type CMR/CMG
• ICEA S-90-661
• Telcordia Technical Audit Report AU-885 Compliance Testing to GR-137-CORE
• Telcordia GR-499 DSX-1 Pulse Wave Shape Compliance at 650 feet
• Two to four-pair, TIA/EIA-568-B.2 Category 3 Horizontal Cable
• Over four-pair, TIA/EIA-568-B.2 Category 3 Backbone Cable