Description
The Excel Cat6A Double Sheath U/FTP Cable (190-980-DS) is a premium external grade Ethernet cable designed for reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T) performance in outdoor and internal network installations. Featuring robust dual-layer protection with a weather-resistant outer PE sheath and high-performance screened inner core, this cable delivers professional-grade performance with industry-leading fire classification and environmental resilience.
Key Features
- Category 6A U/FTP performance - Supports Cat6a up to 10 Gbps and 500 MHz
- Double sheath construction - Durable PE outer jacket for external environmental protection
- Inner B2ca CPR rated core - High fire performance classification for internal compliance
- Foil-screened pairs (U/FTP) - Individual S-foil shielding per pair enhances noise immunity
- Solid copper conductors - Premium signal integrity and long-term reliability
- UV & moisture resistant - Suitable for external installation without losing performance
- Rip cord for easy sheath removal - Simplifies transition from external to internal install conditions
Built for Tough Installations
This Excel Cat6A cable features a unique double sheath design: a robust PE outer jacket rated to Fca for outdoor use and a fully tested inner core with B2ca CPR fire performance once the outer sheath is removed for internal routing. The individually foil-screened twisted pairs (U/FTP) provide superior performance and reduced crosstalk, supporting demanding applications such as Wi-Fi access points, CCTV, VoIP, PoE++ devices and more.
Designed for External & Internal Flexibility
Whether you’re running cable outdoors through ducts, across rooftops or into building entry points, the 190-980-DS delivers trusted performance:
- External installation: PE outer jacket resists UV exposure, moisture and physical wear
- Internal compliance: Simply strip the outer sheath at entry point, the inner core meets B2ca CPR requirements
- Easy termination: Use with Excel IP68 couplers or external patch leads for watertight connectivity (sold separately)
Ideal Applications
- External network runs into buildings
- Access control & security systems
- Outdoor Wi-Fi & PoE access points
- CCTV and IP surveillance systems
- Data cabling backbones & greenfield installs
Specification
| Conductor surface | Bare |
| AWG size | 23 |
| Conductor category | Class 1 = solid |
| Total number of cores | 8 |
| Stranding element | Pairs |
| Specification core insulation | PE |
| Core identification | Colour |
| Overall screening | None |
| Conductor screening | Foil |
| Outer sheath material | Copolymer, thermoplastic (LS0H) |
| Outer sheath colour | Black |
| Flame retardant according to IEC 60332-1-2 | yes |
| Low smoke (acc. BS EN 61034-2) | yes |
| Outer diameter approx. | 8.1 mm |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10 to 60C |
| NVP Value | 78.8% |
Downloads
| Datasheet | Download |
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