Description

RapcoHorizon DURACAT5E Premium 4-Pair 24AWG CAT5E High-Performance Ethernet Cable

The 4 Pair DURACAT 24AWG CAT5E Cable is designed for users who demand high performance and reliability in their cabling solutions. Whether you’re setting up a local area network (LAN) or connecting lighting controls, this cable ensures top-notch transmission quality.

Product Features

  • High-Quality Construction:  Manufactured with 24 American Wire Gauge (AWG) pure copper conductors, it offers superior electrical conductivity, ensuring rapid signal transmission with minimal interference.
  • Durable Exterior:  Its rugged jacketing provides enhanced durability, making it resistant to wear and tear even in challenging environments. This feature makes it particularly suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
  • Enhanced Shielding:  To combat potential signal interference, this cable incorporates robust shielding mechanisms. This shielding minimizes electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring a clean and consistent data flow.
  • Compliance with Standards:  Fully compliant with CAT5E specifications, this cable can support network speeds of up to 1000 Mbps (or 1 Gbps). This makes it versatile enough for most modern networking requirements.
  • Broad Application Spectrum:  While it’s notably ideal for DMX lighting setups due to its high signal purity, this cable is also suitable for other applications such as computer networks, CCTV installations, and audio-video systems.
  • Flexibility:  Despite its rugged construction, the cable remains flexible, making it easier to install and route through tight spaces.
  • Length Customization:  Paired with the RJ45-PLUG-KIT male connectors, users can create custom-length cables tailored to their specific needs, eliminating excess slack or extensions.

Technical Specs

  • Conductor Material:  Pure Copper
  • Conductor Size:  24 American Wire Gauge (AWG)
  • Number of Pairs:  4 twisted pairs
  • Jacket Material:  High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or similar, for durability and flexibility.
  • Outer Diameter: Typically ranging from 5.0mm to 6.0mm (values might vary based on manufacturer).
  • Maximum Data Rate:  1000 Mbps (1 Gigabit per second)
  • Frequency: Up to 100 MHz
  • Characteristic Impedance:  100 Ohms ± 15%
  • Max Operating Temperature:  Typically 60°C to 75°C (depends on the cable’s jacket material)
  • Signal Attenuation:  Typically less than 22 dB/100m at 100 MHz
  • Next (Near End Cross Talk):  Greater than 40 dB (this ensures that signals on one pair do not interfere with signals on another pair)
  • Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Compatibility:  Yes, suitable for PoE applications, depending on individual cable manufacturer specifications.
  • Shielding:  U/FTP or F/UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pairs with an overall foil shield or Foil-shielded Twisted Pairs, based on the specific variant).
  • Bending Radius:  Typically around 4 times the outer diameter (exact values might vary based on the manufacturer).
  • Cable Color Coding: TIA/EIA 568B standard (which is the most common, but there’s also the 568A wiring scheme).
  • Flame Resistance:  Often rated to a standard such as CM, CMR (Riser), or CMP (Plenum), depending on where it’s intended to be used.
  • Length Limit:  100 meters (328 feet) for segments, including patch cables at both ends.

Applications

  • Professional Audio and Video:  For venues and events, flawless audio and video signal transmission is paramount.
  • Data Centers:  Can be used to interconnect servers, switches, and other data center infrastructure.
  • Office Networking:  Reliable for setting up wired connections in offices, ensuring fast and stable data transfer.
  • Home Networking:  Ideal for high-speed internet, gaming, and home streaming setups.
  • Security Systems:  Suitable for connecting CCTV cameras and other surveillance equipment.

Downloadable Documentation:

SKU# DURACAT-5E, DURACAT-5E-1FT, DURACAT-5E-500FT