Application And Transmission Use
BUS and fieldbus cables for industrial communication networks including Profibus, CAN, DeviceNet, Modbus and similar systems.
- Profibus
- CAN bus
- DeviceNet
- RS-485
- Industrial networks
Fieldbus cable
BUS Cables
BUS and fieldbus cables for industrial communication networks including Profibus, CAN, DeviceNet, Modbus and similar systems.
Cable construction
BUS Cables
Technical reference for cable construction, sheath finish, screening and cross-section review.
Cable Construction
- Twisted pair conductors
- Foil or braid screen
- Drain wire where required
- PVC, PUR, PE or LSZH jacket
Standards And Protocol References
- IEC 61158
- IEC 61784
- UL 758
Product Selection Data
| Protocols | Profibus, CAN bus, DeviceNet, Modbus, RS-485 and fieldbus cable types |
|---|---|
| Impedance | Protocol-specific characteristic impedance |
| Core layout | Twisted pair, quad or hybrid communication construction |
| Screening | Foil, braid or combined screen |
| Jacket | PVC, PUR, PE or LSZH |
| Flexibility | Fixed installation, flexible or continuous-flex cable types |
| Environment | Oil, UV, abrasion and industrial chemical resistance options |
| Identification | Protocol color, printing and customer-specified marking |
Find The Exact Cable Size
Open a cable construction page, then select the voltage, conductor material, core layout and cross-section row that matches your enquiry. Each row opens a cable specification sheet for quote preparation.
Protocol, Pair And Shielding Cable Types
Data cable selection should compare pair count, impedance, capacitance, shielding, jacket material and installation environment.
Profibus DP Cable
Profibus DP Cable is a fieldbus cable construction for plc networks, factory automation, process control applications, with Profibus DP, 150 Ω nominal, Approx. 30 pF/m, aluminium foil plus copper braid and violet pvc or lszh jacket.
View technical data →Profibus PA Cable
Profibus PA Cable is a fieldbus cable construction for process instrumentation, field transmitters, hazardous area fieldbus applications, with Profibus PA, 100 Ω nominal, Approx. 60 pF/m, foil screen with drain wire and blue pvc, pe or lszh jacket.
View technical data →CAN Bus PUR Cable
CAN Bus PUR Cable is a fieldbus cable construction for machine networks, robotics, mobile equipment applications, with CAN bus, 120 Ω nominal, Approx. 40 pF/m, foil and braid screen and pur or halogen-free pur jacket.
View technical data →DeviceNet Thin PUR Chain Cable
DeviceNet Thin PUR Chain Cable is a fieldbus cable construction for device-level networks, sensors and actuators, machine i/o applications, with DeviceNet, 120 Ω data pair nominal, Approx. 40 pF/m data pair, overall foil and braid screen and violet pur jacket.
View technical data →RS-485 Modbus Screened Cable
RS-485 Modbus Screened Cable is a fieldbus cable construction for modbus networks, rs-485 controls, bms systems applications, with RS-485 / Modbus, 120 Ω nominal, Approx. 45 pF/m, foil screen with drain wire and pvc, lszh or pe jacket.
View technical data →AS-Interface BUS Cable
AS-Interface BUS Cable is a fieldbus cable construction for actuator sensor networks, factory floor i/o, machine modules applications, with AS-Interface, AS-i system cable, Protocol-defined flat cable, profiled two-core construction and yellow or black tpe jacket.
View technical data →Interbus FRNC Cable
Interbus FRNC Cable is a fieldbus cable construction for remote bus systems, automation networks, machine modules applications, with Interbus, 100 Ω nominal, Approx. 50 pF/m, foil screen with overall braid and frnc / lszh jacket.
View technical data →Cable Type References
Available Options
- Profibus DP cable
- Profibus PA cable
- CAN bus cable
- DeviceNet cable
- RS-485 cable
- PUR fieldbus cable
FAQ
BUS Cables — common questions
What are bus cables?
BUS and fieldbus cables for industrial communication networks including Profibus, CAN, DeviceNet, Modbus and similar systems. They are built to IEC 61158, IEC 61784, UL 758.
Which standards do bus cables comply with?
UE Cable bus cables are manufactured and tested to IEC 61158, IEC 61784, UL 758. The exact standard for each construction is stated on its specification sheet.
What sizes and configurations are available?
7 construction families are catalogued under bus cables, each offered across a range of conductor sizes and core or pair counts. Open any specification sheet for the exact conductor size, voltage, operating temperature, current rating, overall diameter and weight.
Can bus cables be custom-made, and how fast is a quote?
Yes. UE Cable manufactures to customer specification — conductor, insulation, screen, armour, sheath, colour, printing and packing. Send your requirement through the inquiry list and we typically reply within 6 hours with price, lead time and test documentation.
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