Siemens IE FC TP Standard Cable GP 2×2 PROFINET Cat5e

Technical Overview

4-core, shielded CAT 5e PROFINET Type A cable, 6.5mm OD, -40 to 75°C, oil and UV resistant, silicone-free.

Key Features

4-core, shielded CAT 5E design.
Sold by the meter, with minimum order quantity of 20 m and maximum delivery of 4000 m.
Suitable for connection to IE FC RJ45 2x2 connectors.
Silicone-free for use in sensitive applications like the automotive industry.
Exceeds Category 5 (Cat5e) of international cabling standards ISO/IEC 11801 and EN 50173.
Features printed meter marking for easy length measurement.
Oil resistant according to IEC 60811-2-1 (4 h / 70°C), conditionally resistant to grease and water.
Radiological and UV radiation resistant.
Flame resistant according to UL 1685 (CSA FT 4) and IEC 60332-3-24 (Category C).
Wide operating temperature range of -40 to 75 °C.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Voltage Rating	80 VAC
Outer Diameter	6.5 mm
Conductor Size	22 AWG
Number of Conductors	4
Insulation Material	Polyethylene (PE)
Jacket Material	PVC
Shield Type	SF/UTP (Screened & Foiled/Unshielded Twisted Pair), overlapped aluminum-clad foil, sheathed in a braided screen of tin-plated copper wires
Impedance	100 Ω at 1 - 100 MHz
Min. Bend Radius (Single)	19.5 mm
Min. Bend Radius (Multiple)	49 mm
Operating Temperature	-40 to 75 °C
Weight per Length	61 kg/km
Chemical Resistance	Oil resistant (IEC 60811-2-1), conditional resistance to grease and water
Radiological Resistance	UV radiation resistant
Flame Resistance	UL 1685 (CSA FT 4), IEC 60332-3-24 (Category C)
Product Feature	Silicone-free
Physical Weight (kg)	0.06
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	60 x 60 x 49

Industrial Applications

1. Industrial Robotics and Automated Assembly Lines

This cable is perfectly suited for connecting industrial robots and automated assembly lines where reliable high-speed data communication is essential. Its PROFINET Type A and CAT 5E compatibility ensure robust network performance.

Problem Solved

Ensures uninterrupted, interference-free data transfer in dynamic, electrically noisy industrial environments, crucial for precision and synchronization in robotics, thanks to its double-shielded design, 100 Ohm impedance, and wide operating temperature range (-40 to 75 °C).

PROFINET Type ACAT 5EShielded100 Ohm ImpedanceRobustness-40 to 75 °C

2. Automotive Manufacturing (Paint Lines)

The Siemens 6XV1840-2AH10 is ideal for use in the automotive industry, particularly on paint lines, due to its specialized material properties.

Problem Solved

Prevents paint defects caused by silicone contamination, as the cable is explicitly silicone-free. Its oil resistance and broad temperature rating (-40 to 75 °C) also guarantee longevity and reliability in harsh automotive production facilities.

Silicone-freeOil Resistant-40 to 75 °CAutomotive Industry

3. Outdoor and Exposed Industrial Installations

This cable is well-suited for deployment in outdoor industrial settings such as oil and gas facilities, as well as wind turbine applications, where environmental resilience is paramount.

Problem Solved

Provides dependable Ethernet connectivity in extreme weather conditions and exposed areas, resisting UV radiation, oil, and a wide temperature range (-40 to 75 °C). Its flame resistance (UL 1685, IEC 60332-3-24) enhances safety in potentially hazardous outdoor industrial environments.

UV ResistantOil Resistant-40 to 75 °CFlame ResistantShielded