Fieldbus Foundation India Marketing Committee

Cables & The New FF Cable Specifications

Date Time Venue : 26th of September, 2008 (Friday) : from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm. : Automation 2008 Conference Hall. : Conference Hall, Bombay Exhibition Centre (NSE), Goregaon (East), Mumbai INDIA

Author: Brandon Phillips Sr. Product Development Eng. Belden

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Agenda

Foundation Fieldbus Cable Standard

IEC 61158-2 FF-844

Cable Selection
Standard instrumentation cable vs- FF cable AWG size, Shielding, Jacketing, Armor types

Cable Installation & Termination Q&A

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IEC 61158-2 Type A Cable Specification

Impedance: 100 Ohms Attenuation: < 3 dB/km Capacitance Unbalance: 4nF/km max. Conductor DC Resistance: 24 Ohms/km max. Maximum Propagation Delay Change: 1.7 s/km Wire Size: .8mm sq. (18 AWG) nominally Shield Coverage > 90%

CcS Jacket

Drain wire

CcS Shield

Conductor

Insulation

Ccc

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FF-844 Cable Test Specification

Builds on IEC Requirements to further qualify cables Addition to IEC requirements

Expands on shielding requirements Specifies 10 to 22 pair twists/meter Jacket Resistance Required and optional cable ratings Recommended connector characteristics

Cable registration is in process

Lay Length

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Instrumentation vs- FF Cable

FF Cable

Instrumentation Cable
PVC or XLPE Insulation 35-65 Ohm Impedance 55 to 60% Velocity of Propagation Designed to meet general minimum instrumentation cable requirements

Polyolefin Insulation

Electronic grade insulation

100 Ohm Impedance 66% Velocity of Propagation Designed with tolerances necessary to meet FF specifications

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Instrumentation vs- FF Cable

FF cable has lower Capacitance FF cable is designed to a specific impedance to reduce signal reflections and maximize network length FF cables are tested during production to meet specific requirements:
Capacitance Unbalance Impedance Conductor D.C. resistance

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Cable Selection

First consult with Local Authority Having Jurisdiction to ensure regulatory compliance Selection Guide
Conductor Size Shielding Armor Jackets

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Cable Selection Conductor Size

Most common design is one pair 18 AWG Larger AWG (16, 14) provide:
Reduced resistance = less voltage drop Extended cable runs Greater current carrying capacity Improved pull strength

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Cable Selection Shielding

Most common design - foil shield only

~ 35 dB of Shield effectiveness Most effective at high frequencies (>10 MHz) Drain wire for easy termination

Combination shields

Foil in addition to Braid Shield effectiveness of ~ 80 dB Effective from 60 Hz to GHz

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Cable Selection Armoring

Interlock
Steel Aluminum

SWA (Steel Wire Armor) Protective Metal Tapes:

Smooth or Corrugated (Steel, Copper, Aluminum)

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Cable Selection Armoring

Why use Armor?

Rodent protection Physical integrity Direct burial Reduces cost of conduit Hazardous Locations

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Cable Selection Jacketing

PVC most common jacketing material CPE good chemical and abrasion resistance LSZH low smoke zero halogen applications HDPE direct burial applications FEP high or low temperature applications (-70 to 200C)

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Cable Installation

Follow manufacturers recommendations

Bending radii: generally 10 to 12x cable diameter Maximum pulling tension Installation temperature Pulling lubricant selection

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Cable Termination

Ground shield at one end only The near or host end

Use provided drain wire or pigtail the braid Grounding both ends results in ground loops Required to prevent noise ingress, which could distort the signal

Shields should be trimmed back flush with jacket

Isolate shield using heat shrink tubing or tape This keeps the shield from being inadvertently shorted to the (+) or (-) wires or grounding at the device end

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Post Installation Verification

Follow FF Engineering Guide AG-181

Procedure for installing and commissioning fieldbus segments Use DMM for Resistance & Capacitance measurements Fieldbus Monitor is also available

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Common Installation Issues

Cable shield shorted to (+) or (-) wires Cable shield grounded at both ends, increasing noise susceptibility Routing of cables in parallel with AC power lines
Minimum of 6 separation per IEEE 518 Minimize parallel runs Cross power lines perpendicularly, when possible

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Summary

FF-844 Created to clarify cable requirements & register products FF Cable Requirements are Much More Stringent than Instrumentation Cabling Requirements Select cable that is compatible with application Consult Manufacturer for Installation & Termination Recommendations Follow AG-181 guidelines for testing FF segments Look for the Registered FF Checkmark for quality cabling

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Questions?

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