TX6A™ Category 6A U/UTP Outside

Plant (OSP) Copper Cable S P E C I F I CAT I O N S H E E T

specifications
Category 6A OSP cable shall meet the IEC 61156-5 and ANSI/TIA-568.2-D TX6A™ U/UTP Copper Cabling System
Category 6A component standards. The conductors shall be 23 AWG with
foamed polyethylene insulation. The cable shall have a gel-filled construction TX6A™ U/UTP (OSP) Copper Cable
to prevent moisture migration in underground and wet applications and a
wide temperature range for extreme weather environments. The copper OSP: PUO6X04BL-CEG
conductors shall be twisted in pairs, separated by a pair separator, covered
with an alien crosstalk barrier and a UV-resistant and abrasion-resistant
polyethylene (PE) jacket. Alien crosstalk barrier should not be grounded.
Product is to be used in duct and conduit installations only. Not to be
used in aerial or direct burial installations.

technical information
Electrical performance: Certified channel performance in a 4-connector configuration up to 100
meters and exceeds ISO 11801 Class EA and ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A
standards for supporting 10GBASE-T transmission over twisted-pair cabling
systems as part of the Panduit ® TX6A™ Copper Cabling System.
Certified component performance up to 100 meters and exceeds the IEC
61156-5 and ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A standards for supporting
10GBASE-T transmission over twisted-pair cabling.
Conductor / insulator: 23 AWG solid copper insulated with foamed polyethylene
Insulation diameter: 1.13 – 1.34mm (0.044 – 0.053 in.)
Standards compliance: ISO 11801 Class EA, IEC 61156-5 Category 6A, ANSI/TIA-568.2-D
Category 6A, IEC 60794-1-2F5 Method B Water Penetration Requirement
Flame rating: EN50575: Euroclass Fca
PoE compliance: Meets IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, and IEEE 802.3bt for PoE applications
Installation tension: 110 N (25 lbf) maximum
Temperature rating: -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F) during operation
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) during installation
Cable jacket: Black UV- and abrasion-resistant polyethylene (PE)
Cable diameter: 8.2mm (0.323 in.) nominal
Cable weight: 32 kg/305m (71 lbs./1000 ft.)
Packaging: 305m (1000 ft.) reel
Packaged tested to ISTA procedure 1A

key features and benefits

Bulk packaging Ensures proper performance and provides quick installation
Descending length Print legend contains markings from 1000 ft. to 0 ft.
cable markings
Robust design Overall barrier provides superior alien crosstalk and electrical
performance
Flooding compound Waterproof gel prevents moisture migration and water ingress

applications
TX6A™ OSP Unshielded Copper Cable is a Key applications include:
component of the Panduit TX6A™ Copper Cabling • 10GBASE-T Ethernet
System. This end-to-end system provides a cost- • 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
effective media for ensuring the most challenging • 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
network bandwidth needs are easily met today and • Broadband Video
tomorrow. Businesses are placing increased reliance • POE, POE+, POE++
on their networks to efficiently pass vital and time
PRODUCT IS TO BE USED IN DUCT AND CONDUIT
sensitive information throughout their enterprise.
INSTALLATIONS ONLY. NOT TO BE USED IN
AERIAL OR DIRECT BURIAL APPLICATIONS.

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additional specifications
Mechanical Test
Ultimate Breaking Strength >400 N (90 lbf)
Minimum Bend Radius 8 x cable diameter
Electrical Test
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) 65% nominal
Operating Voltage, Maximum 80 V

cable construction

Conductor Wire

Conductor Insulator

AXT Barrier

Pair Divider

Flooding Compound

Jacket

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