PROFINET Cable, Type B, Flexible

In industrial PROFINET environments, only shielded cabling and connecting elements rated for industrial use are permissible. The PROFINET Cable Type B is a Cat 5 flexible stranded copper cable designed for installations where repeated bending is required — including connections to moveable machine components, pendant stations, and any application where the cable must flex during normal operation. The flexible 7-strand conductor construction, oil-resistant PUR outer jacket, and dual-layer shielding make the Type B suited for demanding industrial environments where a solid Type A cable would be unsuitable. Sold per meter, with required length entered in the quantity field at checkout.

Also available in Type A solid construction for fixed installation, and Type C drag-chain capable construction for high-cycle dynamic cable carrier applications.

Key Features
Flexible Stranded Copper Construction: Seven-strand copper conductor (7 x 0.25mm) provides the flexibility needed for installations with repeated bending, including cable runs to moveable equipment, hinged panels, and service loops.

Oil-Resistant PUR Jacket: Polyurethane outer jacket rated for oil resistance per IEC 60811-404 (4 hours at 70°C), suited for machine tool environments and other installations with exposure to cutting fluids and lubricants.

Dual-Layer Shielding: Tinned copper braid shield combined with overlapping aluminum foil provides comprehensive EMC protection against industrial interference sources including frequency inverters and motor cables.

100 Ohm Characteristic Impedance: Maintains consistent impedance across the 1-100 MHz frequency range (100 ±15 Ohm), ensuring signal integrity across PROFINET network segments per EN 50288-2-1.

Flexible Bending Radius: Rated for repeated bending at a minimum radius of 7 x cable diameter, and single-bend installation at 3 x cable diameter, accommodating tight routing in control cabinets and machine enclosures.

Wide Operating Temperature Range: Rated for operation from -40°C to +75°C, covering industrial production environments from outdoor installations to high-temperature locations near drive equipment.

Wire Color Coding: Four conductors color-coded yellow, orange, white, and blue for straightforward identification during termination with Fast Connect connectors.

Common Applications
Cable runs to moveable machine components, servo axes, pendant control stations, and hinged cabinet doors where repeated flexing during operation rules out solid Type A cable.

Replacement of damaged or degraded flexible PROFINET cable segments in existing machine installations where the cable routing involves regular movement.

New PROFINET machine-level network infrastructure installations in machine tool, packaging, and material handling environments where oil resistance and flexibility are required alongside standard PROFINET electrical performance.

System integrators and machine builders sourcing flexible PROFINET cable for machine enclosures and connections between fixed and moving machine elements.

Technical Specifications
-Cable Type: PROFINET Cat 5, Type B, Flexible
-Conductor: 7 x 0.25mm stranded copper, Ø 0.75mm per DIN EN 13602
-Core Insulation: PE, Ø 1.5mm
-Outer Jacket: PUR (green), oil-resistant per IEC 60811-404
-Shielding: Tinned copper braid + overlapping aluminum foil
-Characteristic Impedance (1-100 MHz): 100 ±15 Ohm
-Loop Resistance: ≤ 115 Ohm/km
-Transfer Impedance (10 MHz): ≤ 10 mOhm/m
-Insulation Resistance: ≥ 500 MOhm·km
-Operating Temperature: -40°C to +75°C
-Bending Radius (repeated): 7 x cable diameter
-Bending Radius (single): 3 x cable diameter
-Flame Rating: UL 1685 (CSA FT 4)
-Sunlight Resistance: UL 1581 Sec. 1200
-Sold: Per meter (enter required length in quantity field)
-SKU: 114060001

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