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Belden alternative cable selection chart

This table lists part numbers and determines which band to view for more information.

7/0.2mm def-stan 61-12 part 4 PVC signal cable

0.22mm² multicore screened or unscreened flexible PVC signal cables according to Bristish Defence Standard 61-12 Part 4.

B1) single pair 22-14awg unscreened

Flexible single pair data cables without electrical screening, Belden equivalent 8205, 8743, 8442, 9740, 8471.

BSC143 type multi-pair instrumentation cable

Screened and armoured cables designed for the transmission of analogue and digital signals in instrument and control systems. 

BT coaxial (British Telecom coax)

Designed to meet British Telecom standards, black PVC = internal/external, white PVC = internal only, LSZH = increased fire safety. BT2001, BT2002, BT2003, BT3002, BT5000.

EF LIYY multicore PVC high-flex data cable (unscrn)

Highly flexible unscreened data cable with DIN47100 coloured cores & grey PVC sheath, for use in drag chains etc. 

Flatform PVC (H05VVH6-F or H07VVH6-F)

Unscreened multicore cables designed for use in conveyor and hoisting equipment etc. for indoor use in dry or wet areas.

YY NR/OZ grey PVC control cable, numbered

Flexible (unbraided) cables with number coded cores and grey PVC sheath.

16/0.2mm def-stan 61-12 part 5 PVC signal cable

0.5mm² multicore screened or unscreened flexible PVC signal cables according to Bristish Defence Standard 61-12 Part 5

CC-Link 3 core 20awg bus

Designed for data transmission use in Control & Communication Link (CC-Link) systems.

CT coaxial (satellite-television coax)

Single core coax cables designed to transmit satellite, CCTV, television and video signals. black PVC = internal or external, white PVC = internal only, PE = duct grade, LSZH = increased fire safety.

EF LIYCY multicore screened PVC high-flex

Highly flexible data cable to with DIN47100 coloured cores, tinned copper braid screen & grey PVC sheath, for use in drag chains etc.

Flatform PVC CY copper braid screened

Flexible multicore cables with protection against electrical interference, for use in hoisting etc. indoors in dry or wet areas.

NYM installation cable, single or multicore

Grey PVC sheathed cables designed for wiring inside buildings.

Thermocouple compensating or extension cable

Thermocouple cables (single and multi-pair) use different metallic alloys in the positive and negative conductors in order to measure temperature.

B3) three core 22-16awg overall foil screened

Flexible three or four data cables with collective aluminum tape (CAT) screening. Alternatives to Belden 8618, 8770, 8771, 8772, 9418.

 

Devicenet Drop or Trunk 2 pair bus

Designed for use on Allen Bradley DeviceNet™ Systems these cables incorporate both data and power pairs. 

EF YY high-flex PVC control cable (unscreened)

Highly flexible control cable with number coded cores & grey PVC sheath, for use in drag chains etc.

NYY unarmoured 1kV power cable, single/m’core

With an especially tough sheath these cables can be used as an alternative to the old Delta Hi-tuf.

RG coaxial (high-frequency coax)

Wide range of coax cables designed to carry high-frequency or broadband signals. Most commonly single core but twin, multicore and composite versions (with power cores) are available in some types.

B4) multicore 24awg overall foil RS232

Flexible data cables with collective aluminum tape (CAT) screening. Belden equivalent 9533, 9534, 9535, 9536, 9537, 9538, 9539, 9540, 9541, 9542, 9543, 9545, 9546.

CW1308 internal/external telephone

General signal cables used to interconnect equipment in fixed installations. white PVC, LSF or LSZH for internal use only, black PVC for internal or above ground external use. 

CY NR/OZ grey PVC screened control cable, no’d

Flexible cables with number coded cores, unbedded tinned copper wire braid screen for electrical protection and grey PVC sheath.

EF CY screened high-flex PVC control

Highly flexible cable with number coded cores, tinned copper wire braid screen & grey PVC sheath, for use in drag chains etc.