Technical Papers


InterBusTM Cables

About InterBus

InterBus is a sensor/actuator bus system, well suited for industrial use that provides consistent networking from the control level down to the last limit switch. It utilizes a single cable to interconnect all devices, no matter the level of complexity, and allows its users the advantage of reducing overall control system installation and maintenance costs.

Belden 3120A for InterBus
Picture of 3120A for InterBus

 

Features of InterBus

The physical layer media and its operation are unique to InterBus. It transmits data via a token passing ring on a multi-pair cable from remote node to remote node.

InterBus is based on a simple operation and robust technology, but incorporates features required for a successful open network. Features such as a universal solution for all automation tasks and neutrality towards most major PLC manufacturers.

 

Applications

The precise electrical characteristics resultant of manufacturing processes that have made Belden a world leader, make these cables a terrific candidate for the following applications:

 

Belden Cable for InterBus

The Belden cables for InterBus systems are designed to be compatible with these interoperable and interchangeable devices from major PLC vendors. They provide a variety of standard product options that allow connection of actuators, sensors, and control level devices.

We begin by manufacturing our own tinned copper conductors, which allow ease of termination and corrosion resistance. The cable is completed with our own specially formulated, oil resistant, industrial grade, green Polyurethane jacket.

 

Features of cables for InterBus

 

Specifications
Conductor: Stranded Tinned Copper
Insulation: PE(data pairs), PVC(power pairs)
Shield: Beldfoil® and Tinned Copper Braid
Jacket: Green PUR Jacket
-40 to +80 degree C
Impedance: 100 ohms(data pairs)
Velocity of Propagation: 66%(data pairs)
Capacitance: 15.4pF/ft.(data pairs)
Standard Lengths: 500ft. & 100ft.
Belden 3120A for InterBusPicture of 3120A for InterBus

 

Product Information
Trade No.
UL NEC
C(UL) CEC
Type
Standard
Lengths
ft.
AWG
(stranding)
dia. Inches
Nom. DCR
Insulation
material
(color
code)
Nominal
O.D.
inches
Nom
Impedance
(ohms)
Nom.
Vel.
of
Prop.
Nominal
Capacitance
Shield
Type
and
Coverage
3119A
300V
500
1,000
#18/3C
tinned/Cu
6.0 ohm/M'
#24/3PR
tinned/Cu
24 ohm/M'
Power pair
PVC
red/blue
Data pair(PE)
pink/gray;
brn/wht/ylw/grn
0.333 100
(data pair)
Data
pair
66%
15.4 pF/ft Overall
Beldfoil
100%
90%
TC Braid
Green PUR jacket
3120A
300V
500
1,000
#24/3PR
tinned/Cu
17.5ohm/M'
PE
white/brown
pink/gray
yellow/green
0.313 100 78% 15.4 pF/ft Overall
Beldfoil
100%
90%
TC braid
Green PUR jacket

 

InterBus allows users to realize improved process control and diagnostics on a single serial connection. This type of installation as seen here to the right, also reduces the cost of wiring and the hassles associated with traditional parallel wiring.

Changeovers and new builds are completed quicker with InterBus cables - every device does not require its own dedicated twisted pair for connection.

Diagram of Serial Communications  with InterBus
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