SPEC 13012

Shielded Single Pair Ethernet

Southwire’s SPE network cable

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:18 AWG solid tinned copper per ASTM B33
  2. Insulation:Twisted pair with premium foamed Polyethylene PE White, Blue.
  3. Filler:Polyethylene as needed to make round.
  4. ShieldMylar shield with overall tinned braid
  5. Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Blue.

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s SPE network cable helps enterprises realize their IoT and industry 4.0 goals by connecting intelligent devices across all levels of the organization. This cable allows for high-performance network data communication over long distances featuring a compact and robust design. SPE cable allows for scalable and compatible architectures to get the highest level of performance from intelligent assets to enable next-generation manufacturing.
Ratings:
• Building Automation: control cabinet wiring, field wiring
• Process Automation: field wiring sensors, final control elements
• Factory Automation: industrial control cabinet wiring, field wiring sensors
• Designed for 802.3cg and Ethernet-APL applications
• Compatible with M8 ISO/IEC 63171

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • TIA/EIA 568 Standard
  • Sample Print Legend:

    Southwire 18 AWG Single Pair Ethernet Cable 300V TIA 568.5
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeNumber of PairsDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessJacket ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. WeightMin Bending RadiusDC Resistance @ 25°C
    AWG/Kcmilpairinchmilmilinchlb/1000ftinchΩ/1000ft
    4573831810.04030350.310693.76.669
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    Table 2 – Weights and Measurements (Metric)
    Stock NumberCond. SizeNumber of PairsDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessJacket ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. WeightMin Bending RadiusDC Resistance @ 25°C
    AWG/Kcmilpairinchmmmmmmlb/kmmmΩ/km
    4573831810.0400.760.897.8710393.9821.88

    Revision: 1.000.010

    Updated On: April 15, 2025, 2:49 p.m. UTC