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 APPLICATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS

Fieldbus and Ethernet cables represent the

central nervous system of modern production
How choose the cable that t
systems. your needs?
They limit the overall wiring, create
transparency, and improve diagnosis, • Application data rate: Select the cable that
availability and safety of such systems. suits the application’s bandwith needs
Industry 4.0 - the internet of things - standing
for even more interconnections between • Shielded vs Unshielded: take in
machines and components, will further cosideration the noise in the environment
increase the need to transmit easily and
safely high amounts of data within and • 2 or 4 pairs: it depends on gigabit speeds
between machines. needed
Due to the various needs of different levels • Outer sheat: consider the exibility that
(control, automation and field level) and your cable should have and the condition
applications (real time, easy cabling, high
data rates, etc.) a variety of Fieldbus and
of the environment where the cable would
Ethernet standards has emerged. be installed

In order to provide you with reliable and up-

to-date solutions, Nexans has developed a
new complete range of Profibus and
Industrial Ethernet cables, specifically
designed for the needs of Automation
market and high demanding applications.

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NEXANS INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET
AND PROFINET CABLES
COMPLETE OFFER
Industrial Industrial
Ethernet CAT 5E Ethernet CAT6A
2 or 4 pairs cables, 4 pairs cables,
availble in different availble in different
type based on type based on
performance needed performance needed
• Static • Static
• Flexible • Flexible
• High Flexible • High Flexible

Industrial Pronet
Ethernet CAT7 2 pairs cable,
available in different
4 pairs cables,
type based on
availble in different
performances
type based on
needed
performance needed
• Type A
• Static
• Type B
• Flexible
• Type C
• High Flexible

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PROFINET CABLES
AT A GLANCE
Nexans PROFINET cables are designed
specifically for PROFINET devices and are
easily identified by their distinguishing bright
green jacket.
Nexans PROFINET four conductor cables
are generally designed with 22 AWG
conductors compared to the 24 AWG
conductor sizes of most other lndustrial
Ethernet cables. This increased copper
content leads to better transmission over
larger lengths. What is it?
There are 3 types of PROFINET cables
defined by the industry:
• Type A - 4 conductors, 22 AWG, PROFINET is a strategic, global, open standard
shielded, solid bare copper for fixed Ethernet technology which is widely used in
installations. Europe and quickly gaining traction in
• Type B - 4 conductors,22 AWG,
shielded, stranded tinned copper for America . Developed by Siemens and the
flexible installations. PROFIBUS User Organization (PI) , PROFINET
• Type C - 4 conductors, 22 AWG, combines the benets of PROFIBUS with the
shielded, highly Stranded tinned copper
exibility of network standard Ethernet by
for continuous movement.
allowing the simultaneous exchange of 1/0
Nexans PROFINET range is certified for device data and common data in real time
harsh conditions,holding a wide range of through IT protocols.
UL standards, including CMX,CMG and
PLTC, allowing all three constructions to be
used in Class 1 Div areas, maximizing
uptime while reducing product falliures in all
lndustrial environments
PROFINET is based on industrial Ethernet
and transmits real time data (1/0 signals)
and IT data (quality and statistics data) over
the same cable.
PROFINET leads to lower installation and
maintenance costs, because until now, two
different bus systems were needed to
perform these tasks.
Despite being larger than other lndustrial
Ethernet cables, the PROFINET quad design
gives it a smaller overall diameter than other
paired, 22AWG PROFINET cables, making
it more pliable while remaining compatible
and easy to install with Siemens Fast
Connect.

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INDUSTRIAL
ETHERNET CABLES
AT A GLANCE
Office and industrial environments could not
be more different. In a typical office
environment, the Ethernet infrastructure works
in a relatively clean, quiet environment, with
cables covered by walls, ceilings, or floors
- protected conditions in contrast to the
industrial environment, where many factors
can affect performance. Industrial Ethernet
cables are designed for harsh environments -
Why choose Nexans Industrial
rugged and durable, with thick industrial Ethernet cables?
grade sheathing to resist oil, chemicals, rough
handling, scrubbing, UV rays, temperature
While the data usage in recent years was
ranges, as well as with a 100% EMC
shielding. limited to stationary applications in commercial
Besides the mechanical structure, the biggest infrastructures, the technological expansion
difference between standard and industrial into the industrial sectors, Industry 4.0 or
Ethernet is the connection level.
If the same Commercially available RJ45 plug "Internet of Things", has led to the fact that
is also found in installations with industrial today Ethernet connects automation islands -
Ethernet, the industrial plug is reinforced (with and further down to the control level, where it
an overmolded cable) to prevent ingress of
dust. Nexans Industrial Ethernet cables are interfaces with Devices such as sensors,
available with different coats: Industrial PVC, controllers, I / O units and switches, and covers
FRNC / LSZH, PUR, PE. all levels of the automation pyramid.
The data rates is 10/100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 10
Gbps in different category Cat 5e, Cat 6, and
Cat 7 with 2 and 4 pairs.
The drag chain capability varies from 2 to 10
million cycles, while the torsional strength is up
to > 2 million cycles.
Nexans Industrial Ethernet cables are
compliant to UL / non-UL and ROHS. Halogen
free and low smoke halogen free (LSZH) are
also available. Special versions of Nexans
Industrial Ethernet cables are suitable for direct
burial, petrol resistant, high and low
temperature resistant and much more.
We have field tested our cables in many
conditions: oil, sunlight, temperature changes,
scrubbing and crushing, bending, EMI / RF
influence (electromagnetic interference or high-
frequency radiation), welding sparks.
The possible connections for Nexans Industrial
Ethernet cables are molded RJ45 IP20
connectors.
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SELECTOR GUIDE
Zone A: Infrastructure IT cabling from the Enterprise Network to the Plant
Static Application
Construction Performance Rating
Wire Jacket Nominal
Cat. Construction Shielding Approvals
Gauge Material Diameter
5e 22 IEC 60332-3-24
Profinet Type A 2x2xAWG22 Braid & Foil PVC 6,8 CMG Solid X 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C X
AWG

IE Cat 5e Static 5e 24 IEC 60332-3-24

4x2xAWG24 Braid & Foil PVC 7,3 CMX Stranded X 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C X
AWG

IE Cat 5e Static 5e 24 IEC 60332-3-24

4x2xAWG24 Braid & Foil FRNC 6,8 X Stranded X 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C X
AWG

IE Cat 6 Static 6a 26 IEC 60332-3-24

4x2xAWG26 Braid & Foil PVC 7,1 CMG Stranded X 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C X
AWG

IE Cat 7 Static 7 26 IEC 60332-3-24

4x2xAWG26 Braid & Foil PVC 7,2 CMX Stranded X 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C X
AWG

Zone B: Control Panel interconnection

Flexible Application
Construction Performance Rating
Wire Jacket Nominal
Cat. Construction Shielding Approvals
Gauge Material Diameter
5e 22 IEC 60332-3-24 X
Profinet Type B 2x2xAWG22 Braid & Foil PVC 6,9 CMG Stranded 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C X
AWG

Profinet Type B 5e 22 Horizontal Flame

2x2xAWG22 Braid & Foil PUR 6,6 CMX Stranded EN 60811-404 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C X
AWG Test (UL 2556)
IE Cat 7 Flexible 7 26 X X
4x2xAWG26 Braid & Foil FRNC 7,2 X Stranded 125V (peak) -20°C to 80°C X
AWG

Zone C: Near Machines and Equipment

High Flexible Application
Construction Performance Rating
Wire Jacket Nominal
Cat. Construction Shielding Approvals
Gauge Material Diameter
5e 22 IEC 60332-1 EN 60811-404
Profinet Type C 2x2xAWG22 Braid & Foil PUR 6,6 CMX Stranded 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C Yes
AWG

Profinet Type C 5e 22 IEC 60332-1 EN 60811-404

2x2xAWG22 Braid & Foil PUR 6,6 AWM Stranded 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C Yes
AWG
IE Cat 5e 5e 26 IEC 60332-1 EN 60811-404
2x2xAWG26 Braid & Foil PUR 7,0 CMX Stranded 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C Yes
High Flexible AWG
IE Cat 5e 5e 26 IEC 60332-1 EN 60811-404
4x2xAWG26 Braid & Foil PUR 7,2 CMX Stranded 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C Yes
High Flexible AWG
IE Cat 6 6a 26 IEC 60332-1 EN 60811-404
4x2xAWG26 Braid & Foil PUR 7,8 CMX Stranded 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C Yes
High Flexible AWG
IE Cat 7 26
7 4x2xAWG26 Braid & Foil PUR 7,2 CMX Stranded IEC 60332-1 EN 60811-404 125V (peak) -40°C to 80°C Yes
High Flexible AWG

Conductor Flame Retardant Oil Resistance Voltage Rating Operating Continuous high
Temperature static flex life

The data and drowings reported in this tab are not binding and they could be varied as a consequence of modifications
and/or improvements considered suitable by the manufacturer.

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Nexans Expertise
In the Nexans Research center (NRC) and
Motion Application Center (MAC) located in
Nuremberg, Nexans develops and tests high
quality automation cables, to provide its
customers with reliable cables solutions. Thanks
to this, Nexans is able to control the complete
life cycles of a cable and to optimize copper
conductors, jacket materials, cable design and
production process to achieve the best results in
terms of cost and durability.

Nexans Capabilities

With two plants strongly dedicated to the automation industry, located in the heart of the European
machine building industry - Pioltello (North Italy) and Nuremberg (South Germany), Nexans is able
to support its customers providing a full range of automation cables. The quality and reliability of
Nexans cables and services result from yearlong partnerships with robot producers, leading
component OEMs and machine tool producers.

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As a global leader in advanced cabling and connectivity solutions, Nexans
brings energy to life through an extensive range of best-in-class products and
innovative services. For over 120 years, innovation has been the company’s
hallmark, enabling Nexans to drive a safer, smarter and more efficient future

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together with its customers.

Today, the Nexans Group is committed to facilitating energy transition and

supporting the exponential growth of data by empowering its customers in four
main business areas: Building & Territories (including utilities, smart grids, e-
mobility), High Voltage & Projects (covering offshore wind farms, submarine
interconnections, land high voltage), Telecom & Data (covering data
transmission, telecom networks, hyperscale data centers, LAN), and Industry &
Solutions (including renewables, transportation, Oil & Gas, automation, and
others).

Corporate Social Responsibility is a guiding principle of Nexans’ business

activities and internal practices. In 2013 Nexans became the first cable
provider to create a Foundation supporting sustainable initiatives bringing
access to energy to disadvantaged communities worldwide. The Group’s
commitment to developing ethical, sustainable and high-quality cables drives
its active involvement within several leading industry associations, including
Europacable, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA),
International Cablemakers Federation (ICF) or CIGRE to mention a few.

Nexans employs more than 26,000 people with industrial footprint in 34

countries and commercial activities worldwide. In 2017, the Group generated
6.4 billion euros in sales. Nexans is listed on Euronext Paris, compartment A.

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