{"product_id":"rs-485-signal-cable-100m-length-yokogawa-akb161-m100","title":"RS-485 Signal Cable 100m Length Yokogawa AKB161-M100","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAKB161-M100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a specialized\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong-distance communication cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned for Yokogawa industrial automation networks. Engineered for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS-422 and RS-485 serial communications\u003c\/strong\u003e, it provides a robust and reliable link between Alarm (ALM) side units and peripheral devices. The cable features a hybrid terminal design with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM4 screws at the source end\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM3 screws at the destination end\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring secure connections to industrial barrier strips. With a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaximum factory length of 100 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, the AKB161-M100 is ideal for extensive plant layouts requiring long serial bus runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAKB161-M100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocol Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-422 \/ RS-485 (differential signaling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Meters (328 feet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM4 Terminal Screws (ALM side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestination Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3 Terminal Screws (Device side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwisted-pair for EMI reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBraided shield with drain wire for grounding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJacket Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial-grade, flame-retardant PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Data Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 Mbps (protocol-dependent, shorter distances)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.85kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndustrial Application Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AKB161-M100 is widely used in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCENTUM VP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTARDOM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esystems for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting field control units to remote alarm panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinking third-party PLCs or power monitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridging long distances between marshaling cabinets or from central control rooms to field equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreventing wiring errors with M4-to-M3 terminal differentiation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 100-meter reach makes it suitable for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elarge-scale plant layouts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile maintaining signal integrity over long runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Can this cable be cut into shorter lengths?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cable can physically be cut, but factory-prepared M4\/M3 terminal lugs would need to be re-crimped to maintain proper connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Is this cable suitable for Vnet\/IP communication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. AKB161-M100 is for RS-422\/RS-485 serial links only. Vnet\/IP requires Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. What does \"M100\" signify?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt refers to the 100-meter cable length. It is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ean environmental or G3 rating. 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