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38 Wire & Cable ASIA – July/August 2014
Technologynews
BELDEN has introduced the Belden
RailTuff BE43802, a Cat 7 Ethernet
data cable designed specifically for the
passenger railway market in the EMEA
region.
The new RailTuff cable has a
transmission performance of 10 Gbps,
allowing the integration of multiple
on-board applications, effectively
making cable installations future proof.
In addition, the high temperature rating
and low smoke, zero halogen
construction along with the flexible
19-strand conductors make it a
suitable product for on-board rail
vehicle installations.
The Belden BE43802 data cable is
designed and manufactured in
accordance with relevant international
railway standards, EN 45545-2 and EN
50155. The 10 Gbps transmission
performance provides a higher
bandwidth capability, enabling
increased data transfer in expanding
on-board networks.
Because of this the Belden BE43802
data cable allows operators to
integrate more services and
applications for both passengers and
operational requirements as they strive
to deliver an enhanced travel
experience.
This Cat 7 cable is unique in having a
maximum operating temperature of
90°C, exceeding the 85°C short-term
temperature requirement in Class TX of
the EN 50155 railway standard. This
means that the cable has almost no
limitations when it comes to on-board
installation locations throughout the
train.
The combination of braid and foil
shielding provides high strength and
immunity to electrical interference. The
halogen-free, oil resistant and flame
retardant cable jacket material and
insulation delivers superior perform-
ance in fire situations, and low smoke
emissions.
These characteristics make it a
particularly safe option for use in
railway systems, allowing installation in
critical operational areas, such as the
drivers cab or engine room, as well as
passenger compartments. The
19-strand copper conductors provide
added flexibility as well as flex life, and
the resulting small bend radius allows
for easy and risk free installation within
limited spaces and bulkheads without
any effect on signal transmission.A
distinctive blue cable jacket provides
ease of identification after installation.
This new RailTuff cable is designed for
the transmission of data and signals
using Ethernet technology for
on-board applications, effectively
future proofing the on-board Ethernet
backbone and enabling compliance
with the new series of IEC standards:
IEC EN 61375 “Train Communication
Network (TCN)” and IEC EN 62580
“On-board Multimedia and Telematic
Subsystems for Railways.”
With the new RailTuff product
extension, Belden has a complete
portfolio of data communication cables
in the railway transportation
environment, covering from 100 Mbps
to 1 Gbps, and now also 10 Gbps.
Belden Inc – USA
Website:
New cable for railway market
❍ The Belden RailTuff BE43802