Belden railway-approved data cable

Belden has added a railway-approved, high-performance gigabit ethernet (GbE) data cable to its range of cables, connectors, switches, routers and firewalls for mission critical railway and mass transit applications. It is suitable for use in the rail passenger transport industry to support expanding communications networks.

Belden claims the BE43800 offers fast, reliable communications and enhanced system performance in railway, transportation and city transit systems. It is a shielded, halogen-free Cat 5e ethernet cable that meets international railway industry standards.

The cable delivers real time information for operators and passengers, on-board as well as in terminals and control rooms. It is suitable for use in: GbE networks in rolling stock onboard applications for monitoring, recording and control systems; multimedia passenger information and entertainment; and train control management systems.

The BE43800 has good mechanical resistance and a small bending radius for installation within limited space applications. It can be used in temperatures ranging between -40 and 90°C in a variety of applications. The cable is fully compatible with M12 connectors for field installable or pre-moulded cable assemblies.