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2833 West Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
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www.westpenn-wpw.com
Technical Data SheetCategory 6 Network
PART NUMBER: 4246
DESCRIPTION: 23 AWG.- 4 PAIR Solid bare copper conductors, unshielded with an overall jacket.
NEC RATING: CMR
APPROVALS: (UL) C(UL) Listed or c(ETL)us Listed
APPLICATION: Indoor - Category 5E/6 Applications- Ethernet, IP Cameras, Digital Integration
Meets or exceeds TIA/EIA 568C.2. Category 6 Specifications
Construction Parameters:
Conductor 23 AWG Bare Copper
Stranding Solid
Number of Conductors 8 (4 Pair)
Insulation Thermoplastic - .008”
Shield None
Drain None
Core Separator Yes
Jacket Material PVC
Overall Cable Diameter 0.225'' Nom.
Approximate Cable Weight 30 Lbs/1M' Nom.
Flame Rating UL1666
Electrical & Environmental Properties:
Operating Temperature Rating -20°C To +60°C
Operating Voltage Rating 300 V RMS
DC Resistance per Conductor @ 20deg C 7.8 Ohms/100m Nom.
Mutual Capacitance 14pf/ft Nominal
Nominal Impedance 100 Ohms+/-15% (1-100Mhz)
Velocity of Propogation 66% Nominal
Delay Skew 45ns/100m MAX
Standards TIA/EIA568-C.2
Insulation Colors 1.Blue/White-Blue, 2. Orange/White-Orange
3. Green/White-Green, 4. Brown/White-Brown
Jacket Color Gray, White, Blue – Other Colors Available
Example: 4246-BL
RoHS Compliant Yes
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The information contained herein is considered
Proprietary and not to be reproduced by any means
Without written consent of West Penn Wire
Standard Lengths are 1000ft.
The Jacket is sequentially footmarked.
The information presented here is, to the best of our
knowledge, is true and accurate. However, since
conditions of use are beyond our control, all
recommendations or suggestions are presented
without guarantee or responsibility on our part. We
disclaim all liability in connection with the use of
information contained herein or otherwise.
Electrical Specifications:
Frequency: MHz 1 10 25 100 250 400
Insertion Loss: dB/100m 1.8 5.7 9.1 19.0 31.5 41.3
NEXT: dB/100m 74.3 59.3 53.3 44.3 38.3 35.3
ACR: dB/100m 72.3 53.3 46.3 24.5 5.5 -PS-NEXT: dB/100m 72.3 57.3 51.3 42.3 36.3 33.3
PS-ACR: dB/100m 70.3. 51.3 41.8 22.5 3.5 -ELFEXT: dB/100m 67.8 47.8 39.8 27.8 19.8 15.8
PS-ELFEXT: dB/100m 64.8 44.8 36.8 24.8 16.8 12.8
RL: dB 20 25 24.3 20.1 17.3 15.9
Operating Temp -20 C to +60 C
Storage Temp -20 C to +75 C
Installation Temp 0 C to + 60 C
Delay Skew 45ns/100m Max
Mechanical Properties:
Max. Recommended Pull Tension 25 lbs.
Min. Bend Radius (Install) 1.00”
Accessories:
Connectors: Jacks Connectors: Plugs Boots
KJ458MT-C6C-xx 32-6EZP – EZ Plugs 32-1900-xx – xx: Colors
Xx: BK,BU, WH, YE, RD 32-6198UL Cat 6
Tools:
TL-135 110 Punch down tool
TL-114 Crimp Tool
TL-EZRJ45 Crimp Tool – EZ Plugs
Cable Assemblies:
C6C-114CC-xx
CC: Color: BK, BU, GY, RD, WH, YE
xx: Length Footage: 3,7,10,15,20,25
Patch Panels:
12458MD-C6C 12 Port
24458MC-C6C 24 Port
48458MD-C6C 48 Port
Specification Issue Date: 11/12
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