This document provides specifications for a RADIAFLEX® RAY cable including its electrical and mechanical specifications and performance data. The cable functions as a distributed antenna for communications in tunnels and buildings by radiating RF energy through slots. It is broadband with frequencies from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz and offers low loss with bending for tunnel applications.
This document provides specifications for a RADIAFLEX® RAY cable including its electrical and mechanical specifications and performance data. The cable functions as a distributed antenna for communications in tunnels and buildings by radiating RF energy through slots. It is broadband with frequencies from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz and offers low loss with bending for tunnel applications.
This document provides specifications for a RADIAFLEX® RAY cable including its electrical and mechanical specifications and performance data. The cable functions as a distributed antenna for communications in tunnels and buildings by radiating RF energy through slots. It is broadband with frequencies from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz and offers low loss with bending for tunnel applications.
This document provides specifications for a RADIAFLEX® RAY cable including its electrical and mechanical specifications and performance data. The cable functions as a distributed antenna for communications in tunnels and buildings by radiating RF energy through slots. It is broadband with frequencies from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz and offers low loss with bending for tunnel applications.
RADIAFLEX® functions as a distributed antenna to provide communications in tunnels, mines
and large building complexes and is the solution for any application in confined areas. Slots in the copper outer conductor allow a controlled portion of the internal RF energy to be radiated into the surrounding environment. Conversely, a signal transmitted near the cable will couple into the slots and be carried along the cable length. RADIAFLEX® is used for both one-way and two-way communication systems and because of its broadband capability, a single radiating cable can handle multiple communication systems simultaneously. This RADIAFLEX® radiating cable utilize a low-loss cellular polyethylene foam dielectric and a smooth copper outer conductor which offers a superior electrical performance together with good bending properties.
FEATURES / BENEFITS Broadband from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz Optimized for high frequencies and digital transmission Low coupling loss variation RAY cable, A-series For tunnel applications
Technical Features GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Size 7/8" ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Max. Operating Frequency MHz 1000 Cable Type RAY Impedance Ohm 50 +/- 2 Velocity % 89 Capacitance pF/m (pF/ft) 75 (22.9) Inductance µH/m (µH/ft) 0.1875 (0.057) DC-resistance inner conductor ȍkm ȍft) 1.74 (0.53) DC-resistance outer conductor ȍkm ȍft) 2.52 (0.77) Stop bands MHz 240-300, 500-590, 750-860 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jacket JFL Halogen free, non corrosive, flame and fire retardant, low smoke, polyolefin + flame barrier Jacket Description tape above outer conductor for lowest cable loss Slot Design Groups of slope slots at short intervals Inner Conductor Material Copper Tube Outer Conductor Material Overlapping Copper Foil Diameter Inner Conductor mm (in) 9.3 (0.37) Diameter Outer Conductor mm (in) 23.8 (0.94) Diameter over Jacket mm (in) 28.5 (1.12) Minimum Bending Radius, Single Bend mm (in) 350 (13.8) Cable Weight kg/m (lb/ft) 0.55 (0.37) Tensile Force N (lb) 2300 (507) Indication of Slot Alignment Bulge atop slots Recommended Clamp Spacing m (ft) 0.9 (3) Minimum Distance to Wall mm (in) 80 (3.15) TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS Storage Temperature °C(°F) -70 to 85 (-94 to 185 ) Installation Temperature °C(°F) -25 to 60 (-13 to 140 ) Operation Temperature °C(°F) -40 to 85 (-40 to 185 )
All information contained in the present datasheet is subject to confirmation at time of ordering Page 1 of 2 PRODUCT DATASHEET RAY78-50JFLA
7/8" RADIAFLEX® RAY Cable, A-series
ATTENUATION AND POWER RATING
Frequency Longitudinal Coupling Loss TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL loss Jacket Testing Methods Test methods for fire behaviour of cable : MHz dB/100m 50%, dB 95%, dB IEC 60754-1/-2 smoke emission: halogen free, non corrosive (dB/100ft) IEC 61034 low smoke IEC 60332-1 flame retardant 75 1,04 (0,32) 53 (57) 62 (66) IEC 60332-3-24 fire retardant 150 1,48 (0,45) 58 (62) 69 (73) UL1666, ASTM E 662, NES711 and NES713 450 2,67 (0,81) 60 (62) 67 (69) 870 5,41 (1,65) 54 (56) 63 (65) 900 5,70 (1,74) 54 (56) 61 (63) 960 6,46 (1,97) 54 (56) 60 (62)
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Coupling loss as well as longitudinal attenuation of RADIAFLEX® cables are measured by the free space method according to IEC 61196-4. Coupling loss values are measured with a radial (below 300 MHz) or orthogonal (above 300 MHz) orientated dipole antenna. The coupling loss values given in brackets are average values of all three spatial orientations (radial, parallel and orthogonal) of dipole antenna. Coupling loss values are given with a tolerance of +5 dB and longitudinal loss values with a tolerance of +5%. Note: Measured values below nominal are better. They are not limited by any tolerance-range. In case of a conflict of operational and stop band, please contact RFS for further assistance. As with any radiating cable, the performance in building or tunnel environments may deviate from figures based on free space method. ;
