3.1 The DX BUS cable
Cable specifications - straight cable
The part number of the straight cable is GSM630YY, where YY = the length in 100 mm.
DX BUS cable straight
Length Part/Order number
300 mm 1 ft GSM63003
500 mm 1' 8" GSM63005
1.0 m 3' 3" GSM63010
1.5 m 4' 11" GSM63015
2.0 m 6' 7" GSM63020
2.5 m 8' 2" GSM63025
DX BUS cable with Ferrite bead to improve EMC
2.0 m 6' 7" GSM63020F
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Parameter Value
Contact Resistance (per contact)
As per IEC 512-2, Positronic
3 mΩ nom, 7 mΩ max
Wire resistance @ 20°C
DXB+
DXB-
15.1 mΩ/m, 4.6 mΩ/ft
8.5 mΩ/m, 2.6 mΩ/ft
Operating Current (DXB+/DXB-) 12 A nom, 20 A RMS max
Connector Latch Holding Force 40 N min
Cable Strain 100 N max (accidental, non-repetitive)
Cable Flex Force 10 N max
Minimum Cable Bend Radius
Flexing values for (T > –10°C/14°F)
10 mm / 0.39 inch - fixed installation
25 mm / 1 inch - occasional flexing
50 mm / 2 inch - frequent flexing
Operating Temperature
(ambient, fixed installation)
–25°C to +50°C
–13°F to +122°F
Cable Temperature Rating 80°C / 176°F (internal operating temp)
Warning:
The specified bend/flex radiuses are minimum values and must be
considered as a guideline only. Where frequent flexing is part of the
intended application, the installer must ensure an appropriate
bend/flex radius for the intended and foreseeable environmental
conditions. Extreme cold temperatures considerably reduce cable
flexibility. Appropriate life testing must be carried out to
determine/confirm the expected service life and inspection and
maintenance schedule.
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YY x 100 ± 10
Ø7.0
13 x 16
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B
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