Siemens AC5102 - Recommended Cable Specifications; Maximum Cable Length

8 Hardware Connections
8.5 Recommended Cable Specifications
The following table provides a guideline for selecting an appropriate cable type for con-
nection of an integrated security system only. Other cable types are also compatible
with the system and can be used to achieve the same results.
Communication
Type
Cores Pairs AWG Stranding
J-Y
(st)Y
Ø
(mm)
Wire Type Insulation Shield Jacket
RS485
4 2 24 7 x 36 0,6 Tinned Copper Polyethylene Aluminum foil- Polyester tape PVC
6 3 24 7 x 36 0,6 Tinned Copper Polyethylene Aluminum foil- Polyester tape PVC
8 4 24 7 x 36 0,6 Tinned Copper Polyethylene Aluminum foil- Polyester tape PVC
RS232
4 24 7 x 32 0,6 Tinned Copper Polyethylene Aluminum foil- Polyester tape PVC
6 24 7 x 32 0,6 Tinned Copper Polyethylene Aluminum foil- Polyester tape PVC
8 24 7 x 32 0,6 Tinned Copper Polyethylene Aluminum foil- Polyester tape PVC
RS422
4 2 24 7 x 32 0,6 Tinned Copper Polyethylene Aluminum foil- Polyester tape PVC
6 3 24 7 x 32 0,6 Tinned Copper Polyethylene Aluminum foil- Polyester tape PVC
8 4 24 7 x 32 0,6 Tinned Copper Polyethylene Aluminum foil- Polyester tape PVC
RJ45
8 4 24 Solid 0,6 Bare Copper Polyethylene Aluminum foil- Polyester tape PVC
8 4 24 7 x 32 0,6 Tinned Copper Polyethylene Aluminum foil- Polyester tape PVC
Power 2 1 18 19 x 30 1,0 Tinned Copper Polyethylene Unshielded PVC
8.6 Maximum Cable Length
RS232 3 m
USB 3 m
Power fail 3 m
Tamper 3 m
Ethernet 100 m
FLN (RS485, RS422) 1200 m
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Siemens AB 2014-03-12
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