ZGFS 24AWG dual shield FTP CAT3 riser cable can be used as digital transmission cable for DS1/T1, DS1C and DS2 frequencies in switching and transmission equipment. This design provides true TIA Category3 electrical performance to support applications where T1 speeds and low-loss shielded cable is required.

Specifications of 24AWG Dual Shield FTP CAT3 RiserCable

Conductor	Solid tinned copper
AWG	24
Insulation	lead-free, semi-rigid PVC
Pairing	8.2 twists/m (2.5 twists/ft) minimum
shielding	Dual aluminum/polyester
Drain wire	24 AWG solid tinned copper
Rip cord	Non-hygroscopic and non-wicking
Jacket	Lead-free, flame retardant PVC
Compliance	UL Subject 444/CSA C22.2 No. 214 (UL )-C(UL ) Type CMR/CMG ICEA S-90-661 Two to four-pair, TI A/EIA-568-B.2 Category 3 Horizontal Cable Over four-pair, TI A/EIA-568-B.2 Category 3 Backbone Cable
Package	Available in reels (RL)

Pair Color Code

Pair	Conductor insulation color
	Tip	Ring
1	White	Blue
2	White	Orange
3	White	Green
4	White	Brown
5	White	Slate
6	Red	Blue
7	Red	Orange
8	Red	Green
9	Red	Brown
10	Red	Slate
11	Black	Blue
12	Black	Orange
13	Black	Green
14	Black	Brown
15	Black	Slate
16	Yellow	Blue
17	Yellow	Orange
18	Yellow	Green
19	Yellow	Brown
20	Yellow	Slate
21	Violet	Blue
22	Violet	Orange
23	Violet	Green
24	Violet	Brown
25	Violet	Slate

Unit Binder Color Code

Unit pair count	Unit binder color
1—25	White—blue
26—50	White—orange
51—75	White—green
76—100	White—brown
101—125	White—slate
126—150	Red--blue
151—175	Red—orange
176—200	Red—green
201—225	Red—brown
226—250	Red—Slate
251—275	Black—blue
276—300	Black—orange
301—325	Black—green
326—350	Black—brown
351—375	Black—slate
376—400	Yellow-blue

Electrical Characteristics of 24AWG Dual Shield FTPCAT3 Riser Cable

Conductor DC resistance @ 20º C (68° F) (maximum)	9.38 Ω/100 m (28.6 Ω /1000 ft)
DC Resistance unbalance (maximum)	5%
Insulation resistance @ 20º C (68° F) (minimum)	1500 MΩ/100 m
Mutual capacitance @ 1 kHz	5.9 nF/100 m (18.0 pF/ft)
Capacitance unbalance pair to ground (maximum)	262 pF/100 m (800 pF/1000 ft)
Temperature rating	90º C (194º F)
Voltage rating	300 VDC

Electrical Performance

Frequency (MHz)	Impedance (Ohms)	Attenuation (dB/100 m) Max.	NEXT(dB) Min.	PSNEXT (dB) Min.	SRL(Db) Min.
0.772	85—115	2.2	43.0	43.0	12.0
1.0	85—115	2.6	41.3	41.3	12.0
4.0	85—115	5.6	32.3	32.3	12.0
8.0	85—115	8.5	27.8	27.8	12.0
10.0	85—115	9.7	26.3	26.3	12.0
16.0	85—115	13.1	23.3	23.3	10.0

Product Data Sheet

Series NO.	Pair count /AWG	Core style	Standard length m(ft)	Package
1	2/24	Twisted	100(328)	Reel
2	4/24	Twisted	200(656)	Reel
3	5/24	Twisted	305(1000)	Reel
4	6/24	Twisted	500(1640)	Reel
5	8/24	Twisted	1000(3280)	Reel
6	12/24	Twisted	100(328)	Reel
7	16/24	Twisted	200(656)	Reel
8	25/24	Twisted	305(1000)	Reel
9	28/24	Twisted	500(1640)	Reel
10	32/24	Twisted	1000(3280)	Reel
11	50/24	Twisted	100(328)	Reel
12	100/24	Twisted	200(656)	Reel
13	200/24	Twisted	305(1000)	Reel
14	300/24	Twisted	500(1640)	Reel
15	400/24	Twisted	1000(3280)	Reel

Ordering Information

Cable type:	Horizontal	Backbone	Patch cordage
Order quantity	Feet	meters
Pair count	2--400
Conductor type	Solid bare	Solid tin	Stranded bare	Stranded tin
Ripcord	required	Not required	Manufacturer's option
Shielding:	Foil/bare aluminum	Braid/coated aluminum	Braid/foil	Bare copper	Coated copper
Transmission classification	Cat3	Cat5	Cat5e
Flammability test	CMP	CMR	CMG	CM	CMX
Limited smoke cable	required	Not required	Manufacturer's option
Halogen free cable	required	Not required	Manufacturer's option
Length marking	feet	meters	Manufacturer's option
Packaging	coil	reel	Carton box	Manufacturer's option

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