Echelon Series 6000 Chip databook - Manual (Page 142)

Introduction
This appendix documents generic cable specifications for cables that Echelon has qualified to
work with TP/FT-10 channels. Specific vendors and their cables are cited only to highlight
the variety of cable types available that meet these generic specifications; other vendors may
also meet the required specifications.
Qualified Cables
Echelon has qualified five cable types that are available from a variety of different vendors.
Table 35 describes these cables.
Table 35. Qualified Cables
Cable Type AWG Diameter Comment
TIA 568A Category 5
or Category 6 cable
24 AWG 0.5 mm Widely available, and can be found as
part of structured cabling systems, such
as the CommScope ® Inc. Systimax ®
Structured Connectivity Solutions
(originally developed by AT&T ® Bell
Laboratories).
NEMA Type 4 cable 16 AWG 1.3 mm Available with a broad range of options,
including stranded or solid, 1 or 2 pairs
per cable, shielded or unshielded, and
plenum or PVC.
See also NEMA Type 4 Cable
Specifications.
Belden 8471 cable 16 AWG 1.3 mm See 16 AWG (1.3 mm) “Generic” Cable
Specifications.
Belden 85102 cable 22 AWG 0.65 mm See 16 AWG (1.3 mm) “Generic” Cable
Specifications.
J-Y(ST)Y 2x2x0.8
cable
20.4 AWG 0.8 mm Available only in Europe. See the
Junction Box and Wiring Guidelines for
Twisted Pair LONWORKS Networks
engineering bulletin (005-0023-01) for
more information.
130 Qualified TP/FT-10 Cable Specifications