Recommended cable types/manufacturers – PRG Controlling VARI-LITE Equipment Using DMX 512 User Manual
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Recommended Cable Types/Manufacturers
These are only a few of the suitable cable types. Any quality EIA485, twisted pair, 120 ohm, shielded
cable will also work.
* Characteristic Impedance
Table 2-5: Cable Types/Manufacturers
Type
Pairs
Z
Ω
∗
Jacket
AWG
Use
Temp (F)
Belden Cables
1215A
2
150
PVC
26
IBM Type 6
Office cable
75
1269A
2
100
PTFE
22 (Solid)
High Temp, Ple-
num cable
200
8102
2
100
PVC
24
UL2919
80
8132
2
120
PVC
28
UL2919
80
8162
2
100
PVC
24
UL2493
60
82729
2
100
PTFE
24
High Temp, Ple-
num cable
200
88102
2
100
PTFE
24
High Temp, Ple-
num cable
200
89696
2
100
PTFE
22
High Temp, Ple-
num cable
200
89729
2
100
PTFE
24
High Temp, Ple-
num cable
200
89855
2
100
PTFE
22
High Temp, Ple-
num cable
200
9729
2
100
PVC
24
UL2493
60
9804
2
100
PVC
28
UL2960
60
9829
2
100
PVC
24
UL2919
80
9842
2
120
PVC
24
UL2919
80
Proplex Cables
PC224P
2
110
Polyure-
thane
22
Heavy Duty and
Portable
105
PC224T
2
110
PVC
22
UL2464
105
PC226T
3
110
PVC
22
UL2464