Belden introduces new Railway Approved data cable for use in Gigabit Ethernet networks

This new Belden® Industrial Ethernet Rail Cable is particularly suitable for use in Gigabit Ethernet networks in Rolling Stock Onboard Applications for monitoring, recording and control systems; multimedia passenger information and entertainment; and Train Control Management Systems. For safety and security, BE43800 Belden cable is approved to international railway standards.



Introducing the new cable Louise Wild, Product Manager said: “This Gigabit Ethernet data cable is highly suited for use in the rail passenger transport industry to support expanding communications networks.”



Wild ads: “Increasingly, passengers demand improved comfort and safety on board trains. They require actual travel-related information such as arrival times, connecting points and multimedia services including internet access and infotainment. The shift to Gigabit Ethernet facilitates all theses and future services. Belden has introduced new Belden® BE43800 to accommodate this move.”



Key features

Belden® BE43800 is a shielded, halogen-free Cat 5e Gigabit data cable designed to support Ethernet based networks in railway applications. Both BE43800 Gigabit Ethernet data cables and Belden BE43769 100 Mbps data cables have excellent mechanical resistance and a small bending radius for optimal installation within limited space applications. They can be used in temperatures ranging between -40° and +90°C in a variety of applications. Signal integrity is assured through high screen coverage in combination with Belden’s Beldfoil® technology. Installation is easy thanks to fast-connect and simple termination. The cables are fully compatible with M12 connectors for field installable or pre-moulded cable assemblies.



Meeting international railway standards

Belden BE43769 and BE43800 data cables are designed and manufactured in accordance with the following international railway standards:



• EN 50155:2007 Railway applications

- Class TX (-40°C +85°C)

• EN/TS 45545-2:2009 Fire protection on railway vehicles

- Class R14

- IEC 60332-1-2

- IEC 60332-3-25 Cat D

- EN 50305:2002 par. 9.1.1- EN 61034-2

- NF X70-100-1 & NF X70-100-2

• DIN 5510-2 Preventive fire protection in railway vehicles

- Protection Level 1 - 4

- IEC 60332-1-2

- IEC 50266-2-5 Cat D

• ISO/IEC 11801 2nd edition