Lux Intelligent requires data cabling to be suitable for the nature and size of the installation. The lower quantity of lights and shorter loops, results in a narrower (and less expensive) gauge of cable being required. Cable types are defined by their Belden equivalents (universally referenced).
| Cable (Belden spec.) |
Cable Size |
Voltage Rating (V) |
Maximum cable run in metres (per installed PLU) |
| AWG |
mm2 |
100 |
125 |
150 |
175 |
200 |
225 |
249 |
| 8762/8205 |
20 |
0.5 |
300 |
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1500 |
1300 |
1100 |
1000 |
| 8760/8461 |
18 |
0.8 |
300 |
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1500 |
| 8719/8471 |
16 |
1.3 |
600/300 |
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1500 |
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Similarly, a list with the choice of cables suitable for networking panels is shown below:
| Manufaturer |
Model |
Cable Type |
| Belden |
8205 |
Unscreened twisted pair 20 AWG (0.5mm2) |
| Belden |
8461 |
Unscreened twisted pair 18 AWG (0.8mm2) |
| Belden |
8760 |
Unscreened twisted pair 18 AWG (0.79mm2) |
| Belden |
8762 |
Unscreened twisted pair 20 AWG (0.56mm2) |
| Alpha & BICC |
Alpha 2421 |
Screened twisted pair 18 AWG Type 2 |
| BICC H8093 |
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| Alpha & BICC |
Alpha 2411 |
Screened twisted pair 18 AWG Type 2 |
| BICC H8091 |
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| Belden |
|
Screened twisted pair 20 AWG Type E buried distribution wire |
