How do I choose the right data cable?

Selection table for data cables

The selection of the right data cable depends on the conditions of use of the cable. There are a number of features and criteria that must be taken into account in the selection process. One essential feature is the bending radius. Typically, data cables have a minimum bending radius of 5 x D when permanently installed or 10 x D when freely movable. However, other bending radii may also be required.

 

Important features of a data cable concern the basic structure of the cable such as:

  • Outer diameter
  • Shielding
  • Bending radius
  • Flexibility
  • Temperature range
  • Standards and approvals
  • Stresses and resistances

 

When selecting the right data cable, the following questions are particularly important:

  • What is the temperature range of the cable?
  • What voltage class is required?
  • Which standards, approvals or certifications are required?
  • With which media does the cable come into contact? (oil resistance, chemical resistance)
  • How flexible should the cable be?

As a manufacturer of data cables for various applications with over 75 years of experience, we would like to provide you with the data cable selection guide as an initial decision-making aid in selecting the optimum data cable for your individual application and field of use.

Detailed data and technical properties of the SABData cables can be found on the respective product page, which you can access by clicking on the cable type. Of course, you can also contact the SAB-Team directly.

If you cannot find the right data cable for your application, we will be happy to help you select the right cable. At the customer's request, we can also design and produce a suitable data cable for you that exactly meets your technical requirements and your individual area of application. In many cases, we can realise this from as little as 300 m.

Cable type

LiYY

LiYY TP

LiYCY

LiYCY (B) TP

LiFYCY (B) TP

LiYDY-CY TP

SRY D 311

SRY D 321 C

SRY D 351 C (B) TP

DC 300 DS

DC 300 DS TP

RG 179 FEP

RG 316 FEP

Sensor minus 50

Sensor plus 150

Sensor plus 250

Basic construction

bare copper strands with reference to VDE 0812

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bare copper strands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bare copper strands acc. to ASTM B 286

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tinned copper strands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tinned copper strands acc. to ASTM B 286

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

silver-plated strands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

overall copper screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

silver-plated screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

no coupling of individual signals,

low influence of nighboured cable circuit effective suppression of crosstalk and side-to-side crosstalk effects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

drain wire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature range
fixed laying*

+250 °C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+180 °C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+150 °C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+125 °C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ 90 °C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ 80 °C

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

+ 70 °C

      

– 30 °C

– 50 °C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

– 90 °C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voltage

peak operating voltage max. 48 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

peak operating voltage max. 350 V

1

1

1

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

peak operating voltage max. 500 V

2

2

2

2

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

peak operating voltage 900 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

voltage UL/CSA 300 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

testing voltage 600 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

testing voltage 1500 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

testing voltage 2000 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards and approvals

fire performance: flame retardant and self-extinguishing 
acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 + VDE 0482-332-1-2

 

 

 

 

 

fire performance: UL VW1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fire performance: CSA FT1, FT2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UL recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CSA approved

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Characteristics

very good oil resistance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

oil resistance acc. to internal standard

 

 

 

 

 

very good chemical resistance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flexibility

B

B

B

B

A

B

B

B

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from
to

A = very good, B = good
1 < 0,25 mm2
2 0,25 mm2

* The temperature range for flexible application is mentioned on the corresponding catalogue page

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