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Table 3-6: Wire Lengths for Panel Network RS485
Units 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG
Part number of cable referenced for ratings Belden 9571 9572 9580 9582
Resistance rating of cable ohm/kFT 6.3 4.1 2.5 1.6
Capacitance rating of cable pF/ft 22 29 27 30
Max distance, resistance candidate (worst case) ft 7937 12195 20000 31250
Max distance, resistance candidate (best case) ft 15873 24390 40000 62500
Max distance, capacitance candidate ft 6818 5172 5556 5000
Max distance, wavelength candidate ft 4269 4269 4269 4269
Max distance (worst case load distribution) ft 4269 4269 4269 4269
Max distance (best case load distribution) ft 4269 4269 4269 4269
Many factors are involved with communication circuits. Special considerations may need to be made for any specific job,
especially if these distances are exceeded.
Resistance-based distance calculations were performed by using Eq. C-1
Wavelength candidates are based on 25% of the wavelength of the circuit’s operating frequency, 57600 baud