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CATLine CAT 5e R flex

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SERIES #: 1569

Continuous flex low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) SABIX® industrial CAT 5e Ethernet cables with colored star quad stranded conductors or twisted pairs acc. to EN 45545-2 for railway technology - 90V, +90°C

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Marking for CATLine CAT 5e R flex 15692435:
SAB BRÖCKSKES · D-VIERSEN · Catline CAT 5e R flex 2 x 2 x 24 AWG 1569-2435 CE

EN 45545
UN/ECE/R118
CE
RoHS
PFAS-Free

Application

The CATLine CAT 5e R flex series combines adaptability with rugged performance, making it ideal for demanding railway and industrial applications. These continuous flex, low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) SABIX® CAT 5e Ethernet cables feature colored star quad stranded conductors or twisted pairs, designed in accordance with EN 45545-2 for railway technology. Rated for 90 V and up to 90°C, they are built with a special SABIX® jacket that ensures durability and long service life under harsh conditions. Certified to EN 45545-2, UN/ECE R118, CE, and RoHS, the CATLine 5e R flex meets stringent international safety standards. It complies with fire protection requirements R15 (EL1A) and R16 (EL1B) for Hazard Levels 1–3, ensuring maximum safety in rail environments. With excellent oil and fuel resistance, this continuous flex cable is engineered for CAT 5e control systems in trains and railway infrastructure, delivering dependable data transmission and reliability in critical applications.

Outstanding Features

» Continuous flex applications
» Low smoke halogen-free
» No flame propagation
» Flame retardant and self-extinguishing
» Good oil and fuel resistance
» Good acid and alkalines resistance
» Suitable for outdoor installation
» Fulfills fire protection requirements R15 (EL1A) and R16 (EL1B) acc. to EN 45545-2 for hazard levels HL1-3
» Suitable for EtherCAT and EtherNET/IP applications
» PFAS free

Construction

Conductor
bare copper strands, fine wires
Insulation
special SABIX®
Color Code

15692435 & 15692235: blue, yellow, white, orange
15694431 & 15694631: white-blue/blue, white-orange/orange, white-green/green, white-brown/brown

Stranding

15692435 & 15692235: star quad
15694431 & 15694631: conductors twisted to pairs, pairs together

Wrappingfoil
Shieldingdouble shield: alu. foil and tinned copper braiding
Jacket Materialspecial SABIX®
Jacket colorgreen (similar RAL 6018)

Technical Specifications

Peak operating voltage
max. 90 V
Testing voltage

conductor/conductor: 750 V
conductor/shielding: 750 V

Minimum bending radius

fixed installation: 5 x O.D.
free movement: 12 x O.D.
continuous flex: 15 x O.D.

Temperature Range

DIN VDE:
static: -50/+90°C
flexible: -40/+90°C

Halogen-free
acc. to EN 50306-1 + EN 50264-1
Development of HCl is < 0.5% acc. to IEC 60754-1
pH-value is > 4.3 acc. to IEC 60754-2
Conductivity is < 10.0 μS/mm acc. to IEC 60754-2
Fluoric content < 0.1% acc. to IEC 60684-2
Burning Characteristics

Flame Propagation:
no flame propagation
acc. to IEC 60332-3-24 + VDE 0482-332-3-24
resp. IEC 60332-3-25 + VDE 0482-332-3-25 and EN 50305 + VDE 0260-305 section 9.1.2

Fire Performance:
flame retardant and self-extinguishing acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 + VDE 0482-332-1-2
flame retardant acc. to ISO 6722 (UN/ECE R118)

Smoke Densityacc. to IEC 61034 + VDE 0482-1034
Toxicityacc. to EN 50305 + VDE 0260-305
Characteristic impedance15692435 & 15692235: 100Ω ± 5Ω with reference to EN 50288-2-2 /CAT 5 15694431 & 15694631: 100Ω ± 10Ω with reference to EN 50288-2-2 /CAT 5
Oil and fuel resistanceacc. to EN 50264-1 + VDE 0260-264-1
For flexible applicationsuitable
Flexibilitygood
Continuous flexibilityvery good
Application in cable trackrecommended
Approvals
EN 45545-2, UN/ECE R118, CE, RoHS
Absence of harmful substance (RoHS)acc. to RoHS directive of the European Union

Part Numbers

Part notes:

Other dimensions and colors are available on request.

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