Siemens SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS User Manual
Passive Components for RS-485 Networks
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PROFIBUS Networks SIMATIC NET
6GK1970-5CA20-0AA1 Release 2 05/2000
4.1.2
FC-FRNC Cable (LAN cable with halogen-free outer sheath)
Cores, solid copper
FRNC outer sheath
Copper braid shield
Aluminum foil
Cellular PE insulation
Figure 4-2
Structure of the FRNC LAN Cable (Halogen-Free Outer Sheath)
LAN Cable with Halogen-free Outer Sheath 6XV1 830-0LH10
The LAN cable with a halogen-free outer sheath 6XV1 830-0LH10 complies with
the specification EN 50170, cable type A, with solid copper cores (22 gauge).
the specification EN 50170, cable type A, with solid copper cores (22 gauge).
The structure of the cable allows the use of the FastConnect (FC) stripping tool for
fast stripping of the PROFIBUS cable (see Section 4.2.3).
fast stripping of the PROFIBUS cable (see Section 4.2.3).
Properties
The characteristics of the sheath material differ from those of the standard LAN
cable as follows:
cable as follows:
S
The material is free of halogens
S
Not resistant to UV radiation
S
The sheath material is flame resistant
Uses
The FRNC cable is particularly suitable for use inside buildings.