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8178

8178 - Instrumentation Cable (24 AWG, 18-Pair)

Belden 8178 is a multi-pair instrumentation cable designed for industrial instrumentation and control applications.

This cable features 18 pairs of 24 AWG, 7-strand tinned copper conductors with individually foil shielded pairs and an overall Beldfoil/Tinned Copper Braid shield. the cable uses Datalene insulation and a Polyvinylchloride (PVC) jacket. The cable operates up to 60C and is approved to NEC Type CM standards. Approximate weight is 238 lbs/MFT with Chart 3 color coding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pairs does Belden 8178 have?

Belden 8178 contains 18 individually foil shielded pairs.

What shielding does Belden 8178 have?

Belden 8178 has individual foil shields on each pair plus an overall Beldfoil/Tinned Copper Braid shield.

What NEC type is Belden 8178?

Belden 8178 is rated NEC Type CM.

8178

Part Number

8178

Attributes

Approx LBS/MFT

238

AWG Size

24

Color Code Chart

Chart 3

Cond. Material

Tinned Copper

Conductor Stranding

7/32

Drain Wire

24 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper

Insul. Material

Datalene

Jacket Material

Polyvinylchloride (PVC)

Max. Temp

60C

NEC Type

CM

No. of Pairs

18

No. of Strands

7

Nom. Cap. (C-C)

12.5

Nom. Cap. (C-SC)

22

Nom. DCR of Cond.

24.0O/M'

Nom. DCR of Shld.

18.0O/M'

Nom. Imp.

100

Nom. O.D. of Cable (in)

0.686

Shield

Individually Shielded Pairs with Overall Foil and Braid Shield

Shield Coverage

100% & 65%

Shield Material

Beldfoil/Tinned Copper Braid

Strand Size

32

UL Style

2493

Vel. of Prop.

0.78