Peak Network and Efficiency achieved with Belden DataTuff Industrial Ethernet Cables
Over the past five years or so, Ethernet has moved increasingly from the office environment into the industrial world – mainly for control and automation applications. But the two environments couldn’t differ more: the office environment offers its cabling system a relatively safe harbor and should a signal transmission fault occur, retries are generally acceptable. The industrial world presents a different reality: the cabling system can be integral to a harsh and hazardous environment and yet there’s no margin for error since the cables typically carry signals between devices
to make events happen on a very exacting schedule.
To ensure successful Ethernet signal transmissions in an industrial environment you need high performance cables designed specifically for the environment. Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Cat 5e UTP Ethernet cable just can’t stand up. It is quite fragile when compared to an industrial-grade cable, meaning that any number of stresses and challenges encountered in the industrial environment could result in one of the classic failure models: catastrophic failure, intermittent operation, incremental failure and degradation of performance. The result could be a loss of data, process downtime or a drop in the safety level of your operation. Belden’s answer is to offer a complete range
of high quality, high reliability DataTuff® Industrial Ethernet cables that have been designed for industrial use and tested using state-of-the-art testing equipment. Belden DataTuff cables are also field-proven relative to exceptional day-in/day-out performance.
So, even if your cabling system is exposed to the following conditions you can turn to Belden for the right solution:
• Oil, sunlight and gasoline
• Temperature variations
• Abrasion, crushing and burial
• Flexing
• Presence of EMI/RFI (electromagnetic interference or radio frequency interference)
• MSHA mining approval
• Red jackets designating safety network
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Maser wins cable supply contract for $300m manufacturing facility upgrade
Maser has successfully completed the supply of instrumentation, thermocouple & process control cables required for a major $300m manufacturing facility upgrade in southern New South Wales.
The upgrade project involved the replacement of outdated chemical processes and the construction of a new performance and safety testing centre.
In order to meet the cable specification requirements, Maser supplied product from two of the world’s leading cable manufacturers in Dekoron and Belden. The client recognised that Maser could facilitate the supply of high quality internationally renowned products and back this up with high quality local customer service and technical support.
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The Fastest Way to Lower Cable Installation Costs
Maser presents Dura-Lines revolutionary pre-lubricated TorandoPlus Duct, specially designed to facilitate faster cable installation by up to 318%.
The revolutionary design of TornadoPlus* duct creates an air cushion tornado effect, imparting an increased pulling force on the cable. Since the cable rides on the air cushion (and does not touch the duct) the friction force is greatly reduced. This enables about two times longer cable blowing per operation, compared to conventional smoothwall ducts. Besides lowering cable installation costs, it ensures a faster return on investment.
Features and Benefits
Consistent and faster blowing speed
Much longer blowable lengths in each shot
Decreased amount of Figure-8 construction during blowing, saving time while reducing chances of cables getting entangled
Enable usage of longer cable lengths/drums, hence lesser splices
Improved daily output of blowing (up to double) resulting in faster network rollouts
Lower stress on fiber
Quicker return on investment
30% lesser pulling force required than in manual cable install
Integral detectable cable tracer wire is optional – no need for separate additional wire or tape
Any colour & custom printing available to order
Tomorrows technology you can use today!
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Maser wins cable supply contract for $300m manufacturing facility upgrade
Maser has successfully completed the supply of instrumentation, thermocouple & process control cables required for a major $300m manufacturing facility upgrade in southern New South Wales.
The upgrade project involved the replacement of outdated chemical processes and the construction of a new performance and safety testing centre.
In order to meet the cable specification requirements, Maser supplied product from two of the world’s leading cable manufacturers in Dekoron and Belden. The client recognised that Maser could facilitate the supply of high quality internationally renowned products and back this up with high quality local customer service and technical support.
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Maser Introduces the Fastest Way to Roll Out Your Fibre Optic Network
"Duar-Line's SILCORE Smooth Wall Duct
SILICORE® is a solid lubricant patented by Dura-Line that is co-extruded with a tough and durable High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) jacket. The SILICORE® ultra slick permanent lining remains for the life of the conduit providing constant lubrication for futurerepairs, replacements and upgrades. Dura-Line SILICORE Smooth Wall Duct is the perfect choice for Fibre Optic and copper cable networks.
Features & Benefits:
· Easier cable installation, SILICORE® lasts for the life of the duct
· Reduced coefficient of friction that does not diminish over time
· High volumes of air do not dry out lubricant or reduce efficiency
· SILICORE® supports blowing and pulling of cable through duct
Dura-Line is the world's largest manufacturer of "Silicore" Permanently Solid Lubricated HDPE Ducts, Conduits and Fluid Pipe Systems. Specialising in Power and Gas Ducting solutions, Dura-Line/AD Technologies serves clients in over 120 Countries and the current manufacturing facilities of the company are located in United States, Mexico, Czech Republic and India.
For further information contact Maser Ph: 1300 130 722
New Product Range— Belden Traffic Signal Cable
Belden’s Traffic Signal cable range including the popular JTCD Traffic Detector Feeder Cable is now available from Maser.
For more information on this product contact the Maser Sales Team now
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Maser Supplies Cable to QLD Power Station
Maser has successfully completed the supply of Instrumentation, Control and Thermo couple cables required for a 630MW gas-fired power station construction in Queensland’s Darling Downs region near Braemar, 40km west of Dalby. When complete, the new $780m facility will generate enough power to supply the equivalent of 400,000 Queensland homes.
Maser was awarded the electrical cable contract due to its outstanding customer service and supply history that spans more than 27 years across
both Australian and International projects. The client also recognised that Maser offers an unparalled choice of product from the world’s leading
cable manufacturers resulting in a no compromise and easy solution to procuring the specified cable schedule.
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Commercial Ethernet, which was developed well over 30 years ago, and today it is the most widely installed LAN standard since it is used in a majority of the world’s LAN-connected PCs and workstations. As the technology has evolved in terms of better overall performance and faster speeds, so has Ethernet’s appropriateness for the industrial environment.
The issue with the industrial world is that it can present very harsh and hazardous environmental conditions, meaning there’s a real risk in bringing commercial Ethernet type cabling and connectivity products into the industrial landscape, but Belden® DataTuff® Industrial Ethernet Cabling and Connectivity Solutions offer a solution to this issue as they are designed specifically for the industrial environment
Available from Maser, Belden's DataTuff products are built for mission critical applications in harsh environments. Belden's sealed IP67-rated products are designed for use in factory and process areas in unprotected and outdoor environments. They are resistant to ingress of dust, moisture, water, oil and chemical s exposure. Belden's non-sealed, IP20-rated cord sets are designed for use inside protected enclosures, control rooms, etc. but may be subjected to harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures, EMI/RFI and vibration.
Belden now offers the following DataTuff connectivity products:
Cord Sets (RJ45) Cat 5e UTP or FTP. Solid or Stranded 24 AWG conductors.
Industrial Grade Sunlight/Oil Resistant jackets. Suitable for use in IP67 or IP20 installations.
Modular Jack (RJ45). Cat 5e UTP or FTP. Suitable for use in IP67 installations.
Plug Kits (RJ45). Cat 5e UTP or FTP. Suitable for use in IP67 installations.
Accessories include:
Stainless Steel Faceplates. 1- or 2-Port single gang or 4- Port double gang. Suitable for use in IP67 installations.
Surface Mount Boxes. 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-Port. Stainless Steel Cover. Suitable for use in IP67 installations.
Hand tools to crimp either UTP or FTP RJ45 plugs. Cable Strippers Punch-down connecting tool and tool pouch.
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Maser Now A Distributor For Helukabel
Maser has recently been appointed as a distributor of Helukabel. Helukable is an international leading manufacturer and supplier for a broad range of wire and cable, custom cable, preassembled cables, cable accessories, data and pre assembled cable protection systems for robotics and handling systems.
The product portfolio of Helukabel supplied by Maser is in most aspects are equivalent to Lapp.
The companies’ headquarters in Germany and warehouses in over 40 countries all over the world
Maser is a distributor of Helukabel in both Australia and New Zealand.
Products supplied by Helukabel for Maser include:
Shielded, unshielded as well as steel wire reinforce control cable with PVC/PUR or thermoplastic elastomeric jacketing
Halogen-free steel wire reinforce control cable
Flame resistant and heat-resistant steel wire reinforce control cable
Maser will be able to offer customers the full range of Helukabel cables, which include:
Wire range –coaxial cables
Installation cables
Flexible control cables
Data cables
For more information on the Helukabel range contact the Maser sales team
1300 130 722
NEW PRODUCT—Maser Catenary Wire
Now available from Maser, Maser Catenary Wire suitable for Antenna Masting and Data Cable.
Part Number: M14CW180R • 180M X 7/090 • Overall O/D—2.7mm • Complies with Standard AS2841 • LAY: LHD • Plating: Zinc • Suitable for antenna mast guying and data cabling
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Maser's NEW Catalogue
Maser has launched its new catalogue this month.
Containing more than 1000 different wire and cable products packed within 92 full-color pages, the new catalogue includes the complete Maser Group range.
Contact your Maser sales rep today for your copy
Maser solves cable degradation issue for Queensland oil refinery
Maser Communications (Australia) have supplied a series of specialist steel wire armoured cables to a Queensland Oil Refinery. After suffering through issues associated with cable degradation, the end user outlined their requirement for a robust cable construction and Maser was quick to identify a steel wire armoured solution that would provide the necessary mechanical protection.
“The Australian market has become accustomed to steel wire armoured cables being available locally for instrumentation, power and control applications” says Greg Terry, Maser Projects and Contracts Manager. “When it comes to requirements outside this common group, the market perception is that solutions are only available on long lead-times or with excessive MOQ’s.
This is not the case at all and in many instances Maser are supplying as little as 305 metres within 2 weeks for common protocols including Category 5e, Category 6 and RS-485, right through to industrial protocols like Fieldbus, Profibus and Devicenet”
Maser understand that harsh cable environments extend past the instrumentation level and through partnerships with the world’s leading cable manufacturers, Maser can offer an armoured solution for a wide variety of applications.
Call Maser today for a quote on protecting the forgotten layers of your cable infrastructure.
Maser DEKABON - The only choice for lead free cable
With growing concern over the environmental and health issues related to lead, end users are searching for a responsible alternative to lead sheathed cables without comprising the long term reliability of their cable. This concern has led a Victorian Oil Refinery to DEKABON, Dekoron’s innovative and more environmentally friendly alternative to lead sheath technology. “The refinery wanted to source a lead free cable and were surprised when Maser offered a relatively in-expensive solution” says Maser Communications General Manager, Matt Young. “The client had the impression that environmental responsibility would come at a cost however DEKABON provides economic benefits beginning from the cost of the cable and continuing through to installation. When you consider that DEKABON is available as instrumentation, control or thermocouple cable and can be ordered in as little as 300m, you would have to ask why any end user is still using a lead sheathed product”.
The DEKABON cable design is based on the use of the hermetically sealed patented copolymer coated Aluminium tape, bonded to a polymer over-sheath. Main features and benefits:
Corrosion resistance – Patented co-polymer, which forms a critical part of the bonded or laminate construction, prevents aluminium from chemical attack, prevents corrosion and provides extended service life versus bare metal sheaths.
Mechanical properties – DEKABON technology, Co-polymer – Aluminium – Polymer Sheath, combines the properties of the different materials and generates a synergistic effect where strength of shielding tape is combined with flexibility of polymer.
Maser supplies high performance cable for critical application
Maser Communications (Australia) have supplied Alpha Wire XTRAGUARD 1 and XTRAGUARD FLEXIBLE for a terminal station servicing the outer south- eastern corridor of Melbourne. Alpha Wire XTRAGUARD is a range of high performance electronic cables that provide a powerful solution for critical applications, “Our client’s brief was very specific and XTRAGUARD met every criteria” says Maser Communications General Manager, Matt Young. “XTRAGUARD cables are ‘hazard-matched’ to survive in the most demanding environments. Remember, a cable is not just a cable”.
XTRAGUARD cables deliver extreme performance and systems reliability in the worlds most extreme environments, including heat, cold, abrasion, flexing, immersion in oils, chemicals, solvents and fuels, UV exposure, EMI/RFI interference, and direct burial. Hazard-matched and designed specifically to survive in the most hostile operating environments, XTRAGUARED cables are the perfect solution for use in demanding applications in industries such as petrochemical, mining, power generation, medical, military, food and beverage, water, waste water, robotics and security.
A wide range of XTRAGUARD designs are available with solutions for extended cable life, rugged industrial, outdoor direct burial, high/low temperature, chemical resistant and high-flex applications.
PROFIBUS is one of the largest open industrial fieldbuses in the world. As with most fieldbus systems, PROFIBUS can reduce operating costs,increase productivity, decrease time to market for new products and improve product quality. Unlike standard 4-20Ma controls, PROFIBUS can support up to 32 devices per segment – up to a total of 126 devices, depending on total system current.
Using shielded twisted pair cable, the PROFIBUS topologies utilized in the industrial environment include the following configurations: line, tree and
star (and combinations of these topologies). The network can support up to 126 nodes by using repeaters (limited to 9). Standard connections are made through use of a 9-pin D-Subminiature connector. Transmission speeds are selectable starting at 9.6kbs.
The PROFIBUS protocol applies to all applications; however it can be combined with industry-specific application profiles and relevant transmission technology to meet differing factory floor requirements. Applications-specific profiles include:
PROFIBUS DP – optimised for factory automation
PROFIBUS PA – optimised for process automations
PROFIsafe – PROFIBUS for safety-related systems
PROFIdrive – PROFIBUS for motion control
Available from Maser Communications, Belden’s cable for PROFIBUS DP which is in accordance with the PROFIBUS specifications - Product No. 3079A, is a 150-ohm twinax cable that matches the impedance of the factory automation system, allowing for maximum signal transmission. The cable incorporates an overall Beldfoil® shield plus a 65% tinned copper braid for maximum shielding effectiveness. It also carries a UL NEC Type PLTC listing to achieve maximum installation versatility.
Maser also offers 3706F from Belden, a cable made to the ISA/SP-50 Type A fieldbus specifications for PROFIBUS PA application. It is an 18 AWG stranded foil shielded, twisted pair cable with an intrinsically safe, blue PVC jacket.
As always with Belden industrial cables, there are special jacket compounds, colouring and armoring options to fit your exact application
requirements.
For further information contact the Maser Sales team.
Dekoron cable efficient and effective for plant operations
Dekoron Wire & Cable are the innovators in Instrumentation. Technology to improve signal transmission, shielding, and custom designed cables have
allowed Dekoron to bring to market products required to effectively and efficiently run plant operations.
between sensors, analysers and control rooms. Dekoron innovations in insulation and shielding provide protection for cables from electronic noise
and interference that could interrupt accurate information being transferred through the plant.
Dekoron Thermocouple extension cables utilise a solid alloy wire conductor in applications requiring precise temperature measurement and control for
process plants.
Dekoron control cables are essential to maintain a quality control system in harsh environments of process control. Dekoron control cables maintain
system integrity and durability in challenging environments and applications.
Specialty Cables for extreme applications, which include fire resistant, cold weather, dual armor, circuit integrity, armored fieldbus and zero
halogen are also developed and manufactured.
Cables with up to 100 conductors or conductor groups and continuous lengths of 10,000 feet are also possible. All conductor groups can be
shielded against electromagnetic interference by the use of propershields and drains.
Materials are sourced from high quality, reliable and competitive materials. Inventory is maintained or sourced through short-lead times and
supplier stock programmes.
Thermoset and thermoplastic materials are used for cable insulation. To assure clean and accurate signals back to the control room, aluminum, copper, and bronze shields are applied to individual and groupings of cable. An additional layer of protection of armor is added depending on the applications. This includes Served Wire Armor (SWA) for physical protection where cut through resistance is necessary, and Interlock Armor (aluminum or galvanised) for mechanical and cable core protection.
Dekabon Moisture/Chemical Barrier is applied to provide chemical, crush and vapour resistance and protection against moisture. The addition of
Dekabon ensures cable suitability for direct burial applications and abrasive backfilling. Paired with a drain wire, Dekabon also acts as an
electrostatic shield which provides protection against lighting.
Thermoset and thermoplastic jackets are used for first and second jackets within the cable. Jackets can be easily removed with a nylon
ripcord for field stripback and terminations.
All Dekoron products are manufactured to high quality standards.
All cables are subjected to electrical inspection after twisting, bunching, jacketing and armoring.
Cable sheaths to protect against aggressive chemicals
Dekoron is promoting a range of cables which can be furnished with ‘armour’, protecting them from harsh environments in the oil and gas industry.
The cable sheaths or ‘armour’ were designed to answer the problem of the permeability of existing plastic cable sheaths on the market due to humidity and aggressive chemicals.
“Penetration of these elements to the core of the cable compromise its overall lifetime performance. A conventional cable core protection against above mentioned elements is generally achieved by applying a lead sheath,” said the company.
Dekoron’s DEKABON’s cable constructions can be furnished with armouring options including served wire armour and interlock armour for additional physical protection.
The DEKABON technology is scalable and has been applied to instrument,control and thermocouple extension cables, says the company, also
claiming that the technology has already been used by all major oil companies in their refineries and petrochemical facilities for over 25 years.
The technology is now available locally for the oil refining and petrochemical industry.
Dekoron is officially registered with the “Fieldbus Foundation” as approved for their foundation fieldbus type cables. Dekoron Wire & Cable, Inc. has a solid reputation for high quality products manufactured with the shortest, reliable lead-times in the industry. Dekoron's inventory management, coupled with their strategicallylocated manufacturing and distribution network provide customers with the fastest response time in the industry.
Meets or exceeds FF-844 specifications for Type A cable.
NEC listed for PLTC/ITC for Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Locations.
NEC listed for ITC-HL for Class 1 Division 1 Hazardous Locations.
Available in single-pair (FB5X-6XXXX) and multi-pair (FB7X-6XXXX)
constructions.
Manufactured to project specific color code requirements.
Dekoron manufactures the longest lengths available which reduces waste and minimizes storage requirements.
Armor options available - Aluminum or Galvanized Interlocked,
PROFIBUS is one of the largest open industrial fieldbuses in the world. As with most fieldbus systems, PROFIBUS can reduce operating costs,increase productivity, decrease time to market for new products and improve product quality. Unlike standard 4-20Ma controls, PROFIBUS can support up to 32 devices per segment – up to a total of 126 devices, depending on total system current.