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8342

8342 - Instrumentation Cable (24 AWG, 12-Pair, 300V)

Belden 8342 is a multi-pair instrumentation cable designed for industrial instrumentation and control applications.

This cable features 12 pairs of 24 AWG, 7-strand tinned copper conductors with an overall Beldfoil/Tinned Copper Braid shield. Rated for 300V, the cable uses Semi-Rigid Polyvinylchloride (SR-PVC) insulation and a Polyvinylchloride (PVC) jacket. The cable operates up to 80C and is approved to NEC Type CMG and CSA Type AWM I A standards. Approximate weight is 109 lbs/MFT with Chart 5 color coding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pairs does Belden 8342 have?

Belden 8342 contains 12 pairs.

What is the voltage rating of Belden 8342?

This cable is rated for 300 volts.

What shielding does Belden 8342 have?

Belden 8342 has an overall Beldfoil/Tinned Copper Braid shield.

What NEC type is Belden 8342?

Belden 8342 is rated NEC Type CMG.

8342

Part Number

8342

Attributes

Approx LBS/MFT

109

AWG Size

24

Color Code Chart

Chart 5

Cond. Material

Tinned Copper

Conductor Stranding

7/32

CSA Type

AWM I A

Insul. Material

Semi-Rigid Polyvinylchloride (SR-PVC)

Jacket Material

Polyvinylchloride (PVC)

Max. Temp

80C

NEC Type

CMG

No. of Pairs

12.5

No. of Strands

7

Nom. Cap. (C-C)

30

Nom. Cap. (C-SC)

50

Nom. DCR of Cond.

24.0O/M'

Nom. DCR of Shld.

3.6O/M'

Nom. Imp.

75

Nom. O.D. of Cable (in)

0.405

Shield

Overall Braid and Foil Shield

Shield Coverage

100% & 65%

Shield Material

Beldfoil/Tinned Copper Braid

Strand Size

32

UL Style

2464

Vel. of Prop.

0.6

Voltage

300