The PROFINET Cable Type A Belden BL-70006E.01B100 RJ45 Cat.5e 100m in green is a factory and industrial network cable designed for structured data transmission in automation systems. It is constructed with two twisted pairs meeting Category 5e performance, a PVC outer jacket for mechanical protection, and a 100 m length suitable for long runs within plant floors, control cabinets, and machine connections. The cable's Eca classification indicates limited flame spread characteristics appropriate for many commercial and light industrial installations.
Advantages
This PROFINET Type A cable provides consistent Cat.5e electrical performance across its two pairs for standard industrial Ethernet and PROFINET use. The PVC sheath delivers abrasion resistance and basic chemical resistance while keeping the cable flexible enough for routing in trays and conduits. The green jacket color makes identification and segregation of PROFINET or fieldbus lines easy in multi-cable installations, helping maintain clear cable management and serviceability.
Suitable for
- Industrial Ethernet and PROFINET connections between controllers, I/O modules, and devices
- Horizontal and machine-level cabling runs up to 100 m
- Wiring inside control cabinets, cable trays, and protected conduits
- Environments requiring clear cable identification by color
When it may not be suitable
This cable is not intended for outdoor burial or direct exposure to UV without additional protection; the PVC jacket is optimized for indoor and protected industrial environments. It is a Cat.5e, 2-pair design and therefore not suited for applications that require higher bandwidth, shielded pairs beyond SF/UTP topology, or PoE installations demanding higher current capacity than the cable's construction supports.
Key specifications
- Conductor configuration: 2 twisted pairs
- Category: Cat.5e performance
- Cable type: SF/UTP (screened overall foil with unshielded twisted pairs)
- Outer jacket material: PVC
- Length: 100 m per reel
- Color: green
- Flame performance class: Eca (limited flame spread)
- Conductor gauge: AWG 22/1
How to use
Install the cable by routing it through cable trays, conduits, or along racks, taking care to avoid sharp bends and excessive tensile forces. Terminate with RJ45 connectors or compatible industrial PROFINET plugs following standard Cat.5e wiring schemes (TIA/EIA or vendor-specific pinouts for PROFINET). Ensure the cable is supported at regular intervals and kept separate from high-voltage power runs to minimize interference. For cabinet installations, cut to length and secure with cable ties or clamps, leaving service loops where needed for maintenance.
What to consider before purchase
- Verify that Cat.5e performance and two-pair configuration meet the bandwidth and device requirements of your network
- Confirm indoor, protected installation suits your environment; plan additional protection for outdoor or exposed runs
- Check compatibility of termination hardware (RJ45 or industrial plugs) with SF/UTP cable construction
- Assess mechanical routing and bend radius needs for planned installation paths
Usage recommendations
For reliable PROFINET operation, maintain separation from power cables, respect minimum bend radius recommendations, and use appropriate screened termination practices to preserve the SF/UTP overall screen continuity. When used within its intended indoor industrial context, this cable supports stable communication and straightforward identification thanks to its green jacket.
