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Cables for rs485 communication – Thermon TraceNet TCM 18 User Manual

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Cables for RS485 Communication

The following data highway cables listed in Table 2 are recommended.

CableType

Recommended

120 Ohm, -20 to +60 C 22AWG FHDPE
insulation PVC outer jacket

Belden 3107A or equal

120 Ohm, -30 to +80 C 24AWG PE in-
sulation PVC outer jacket

Belden 9842 or equal

120 Ohm, -70 to +200 C 24AWG Teflon
FFEP insulation Teflon FEP outer jacket

Belden 89842 or equal

Note all these products are designated as 120 ohm impedance for balanced line
communication uses.

Table 2: RS485 Cable Types

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