AirCell Catalog Radiating
AirCell Catalog Radiating
AirCell Catalog Radiating
Table Of Contents
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C. Specification Sheets
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RADIATING CABLES
Overview
With the continued advancements in wireless technology, users of portable wireless devices are expecting RF
coverage and uninterrupted service in various indoor, outdoor, and underground environments. Trilogys AirCell
Radiating cables allow you to meet customers high expectations by bringing RF communications to difficult-to-reach
areas. Areas where RF signals do not normally operate. AirCell Radiating cables have been tested and proven
effective for use inside buildings as well as in underground environments.
In-building Structures
Large building structures often have poor RF characteristics because many of them are constructed with
materials that interfere with RF transmission, resulting in communications "blind" spots. AirCell Radiating
cable provides the solution to make communications possible in this environment.
Underground Systems
Underground areas such as tunnels, metros, garages, and mines are isolated from RF coverage. Cellular
phone and paging users expect their wireless devices to operate without interruption while traveling through
these areas. The dual continuous slot design of AirCell Radiating cables enables communications to
continue seamlessly.
Trilogys AirCell Radiating cables offer a combination of flexibility, strength, and superior electrical characteristics. Our
unique, totally bonded, air-dielectric design provides unparalleled structural integrity and total protection against water
migration. AirCell Radiating cables have become the product of choice for providing solutions to coverage problems
in the following confined areas:
Metros
Tunnels
Hospitals
Stadiums
Mines
Prisons
Parking Garages
Trilogys AirCell Radiating cables act as both transmission line and antenna, providing a uniform and powerful
signal in propagation-restricted areas. AirCell Radiating cables have two slots cut into the outer conductor that
allow radio signals to be coupled from devices like a cell phone into the cable. Conversely, radio signals are emitted
out of the cable and into the phone.
Because of the broadband capability of AirCell Radiating cables, a single radiating cable can provide coverage across multiple
frequency bands simultaneously, which makes them useful for both one-way and two-way communications systems.
AirCell Radiating cables are available in 1/2", 5/8", 7/8, 1-1/4" and 1-5/8" sizes and in both 50 and 75 Ohm varieties.
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RADIATING CABLES
Overview
Levels of Fire Retardancy
Standard cable construction of this type uses a weather-resistant, black polyethylene jacket and is used when the
cable will be installed where fire retardancy properties are not required. For flame retardancy requirements, AirCell
Radiating cables are available with a non-halogenated, flame retardant jacket, which meets the most stringent fire
retardancy requirements of UL, NEC, IEC, IEEE, MSHA, NES, and ICEA as shown below.
USA
EUROPE
UL VW1/CMX
UL 1581/CATV
UL 1666/CMR
IEC 332-1
IEC 754-1
IEC 754-2
ICEA S-19-1981
IEEE 383
MSHA 30 CFR
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RADIATING CABLES
Overview
50 Ohm
Superior Durability
AirCell Radiating cables are longitudinally strong, crush resistant, and flexible. This rugged construction ensures
that installations are trouble free and that in-service life and system reliability is maximized.
Weatherproof
AirCell Radiating cable does not allow water migration. The hermetically sealed, fully bonded design of AirCell
Radiating cable totally prohibits water migration through the cable. AirCell Radiating cables are also protected
with a rugged, black polyethylene jacket, which provides abrasion resistance and complete environmental
protection.
Ease of Connectorization
Trilogys AirCell Radiating cables have the fastest field connectorization time in the industry. By using the
AirCell prep tool, installing connectors on AirCell Radiating cables can be accomplished easily in less than
two minutes. In addition, our connectorization does not require soldering, or removal of the center conductor
foam. Together,Trilogys cables and the connectors are an unbeatable match that optimize entire system
performance.
Ease of Installation
AirCell Radiating cable is simple to use and easy to install.The totally bonded design of AirCell Radiating
cable offers excellent flexibility, making it suitable for tight spaces where bending and reverse bending are required.
AirCell Radiating cables can be easily routed because of their durability and lower bending moments.
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RADIATING CABLES
Product Description
AirCell Premium Performance Cable
Center Conductor
The center conductor of the cable consists of either a pure copper tube
or a copper-clad electrical grade aluminum wire with 10% copper by volume
which conforms to ASTM B-566, class 10A. This lightweight conductor
provides both high quality and strength.
Conductor Adhesive
The center conductor is coated with a proprietary adhesive to secure
the dielectric discs to the center conductor. This adhesive ensures that
the discs are bonded to the center conductor, which prevents moisture
migration and center conductor pull-out. In addition, the adhesive can
easily be removed to facilitate quick connector installation.
Dielectric Discs
The dielectric discs are injection molded from virgin polyethylene (ASTM
D-1248). These discs are regularly spaced to provide structural integrity
while minimizing attenuation.
Dielectric Tube
The dielectric tube is extruded over the dielectric discs using a virgin
polyethylene (ASTM D-1248). The tube and disc materials are bonded
together, forming hermetically sealed chambers that provide a barrier to
water penetration. Since this type of dielectric structure contains a high
percentage of air, the cable attenuation is the lowest available.
Dielectric Adhesive
The dielectric tube adhesive is composed of a proprietary polymer that
is co-extruded over the dielectric tube. The adhesive bonds the inner
dielectric tube to the aluminum outer conductor, resulting in a strong,
durable composite structure.
Jacket
A UV-stabilized, black, polyethylene jacket is standard (ASTM D-1248).
This jacket provides the strength and durability to meet the most demanding
conditions. Fire Retardancy: optional fire retardant jackets are also available
to meet more stringent requirements.
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AirCell
RADIATING CABLE
Characteristics
Dia. Over Dielectric, in (mm)
Dia. Over Outer Conductor, in (mm)
Max. Dia. Over Jacket, in (mm)
Cable Weight, lb/ft (kg/km)
Min. Bend. Radius, in (mm) Single
Min. Bend. Radius, in (mm) Multiple
Tensile Strength, lb (kg)
Flat Plate Crush, lb/in (kg/mm)
Impedance, Ohms
Velocity of Propagation
Maximum Frequency, GHz
Attenuation, dB/100 ft (dB/100 m)
150 MHz
450 MHz
700 MHz
900 MHz
1900 MHz
2200 MHz
2400 MHz
2650 MHz
95% Coupling Loss, dB, at 6ft (2m)
150 MHz
450 MHz
700 MHz
900 MHz
1900 MHz
2200 MHz
2400 MHz
2650 MHz
1/2
Product Code
AR012J50
7/8
Product Code
AR078J50
1-1/4
Product Code
AR114J50
1-5/8
Product Code
AR158J50
AR012FX50
AR078FX50
AR114FX50
AR158FX50
AR012F50
AR078FV50
AR114FV50
AR158FV50
0.470 (11.94)
0.510 (12.95)
0.652 (16.56)
0.12 (0.18)
2 (50.8)
6 (152)
465 (211)
62 (1.11)
50
91%
11
0.961 (24.58)
1.015 (25.70)
1.154 (29.31)
0.29 (0.43)
5 (127)
10 (254)
734 (333.6)
132 (2.36)
50
91%
5
1.480 (37.59)
1.524 (38.71)
1.666 (42.32)
0.53 (0.789)
6 (152.4)
15 (381)
1124 (511)
122 (2.18)
50
91%
3.4
1.871 (47.52)
1.888 (47.96)
2.047 (51.99)
0.67 (1.00)
8 (203)
20 (508)
1500 (682)
150 (2.68)
50
91%
2.65
1.10 (3.60)
1.86 (6.10)
2.28 (7.48)
2.55 (8.36)
3.83 (12.57)
3.92 (12.85)
3.99 (13.09)
4.21 (13.81)
0.40 (1.31)
0.78 (2.56)
1.03 (3.39)
1.22 (4.00)
2.02 (6.62)
2.22 (7.29)
2.33 (7.66)
2.47 (8.10)
0.28 (0.92)
0.54 (1.77)
0.73 (2.38)
0.86 (2.81)
1.33 (4.36)
1.47 (4.82)
1.56 (5.13)
1.74 (5.71)
0.24 (0.79)
0.46 (1.51)
0.62 (2.04)
0.69 (2.27)
1.13 (3.71)
1.32 (4.34)
1.41 (4.63)
1.69 (5.54)
64
66
67
67
68
68
68
68
64
66
67
67
68
68
68
68
64
66
67
67
68
68
68
68
56
69
70
70
69
66
71
71
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AirCell
RADIATING CABLES
75 Ohm Radiating
1/2"
5/8
7/8
Product Code
Product Code
Product Code
AR012J75
AR058J75
AR078J75
Low-Smoke, Non-Halogenated,
Fire Retardant Jacket, IEC332-1
AR012FX75
AR058FX75
AR078FX75
AR012F75
Low-Smoke, Non-Halogenated,
Fire Retardant Jacket, IEC332-1,
IEC332-3C, UL-1666, CMR
AR012R75
AR058R75
AR078R75
Cable Size
Jacketing
Black Polyethylene Jacket
Characteristics
Dia. Over Dielectric, in (mm)
0.470 (11.94)
0.712 (18.08)
0.961 (24.41)
0.510 (12.95)
0.760 (19.30)
1.015 (25.78)
0.642 (16.30)
0.840 (21.34)
1.095 (27.81)
0.103 (0.156)
0.197 (0.302)
0.321 (0.464)
2 (50.8)
3 (76.2)
5 (127)
6 (152)
8 (203)
13 (330)
465 (211)
920 (417)
1400 (635)
62 (1.11)
140 (2.50)
132 (2.36)
Impedance, Ohms
75
75
75
Velocity of Propagation
91%
91%
91%
12
150 MHz
1.02 (3.35)
0.72 (2.36)
0.54 (1.77)
450 MHz
1.80 (5.91)
1.26 (4.13)
0.97 (3.18)
960 MHz
2.68 (8.79)
1.85 (6.07)
1.46 (4.79)
1700 MHz
3.57 (11.71)
2.47 (8.10)
1.98 (6.50)
1920 MHz
3.79 (12.43)
2.60 (8.53)
2.10 (6.89)
2000 MHz
3.86 (12.66)
2.68 (8.79)
2.14 (7.02)
2300 MHz
4.13 (13.55)
2.80 (9.18)
2.30 (7.55)
3000 MHz
4.70 (15.42)
50% Coupling Loss, dB, at 6 ft (2 m)
3.20 (10.5)
2.60 (8.53)
150 MHz
59
61
64
450 MHz
60
58
63
960 MHz
62
64
64
1700 MHz
69
69
67
1920 MHz
71
71
68
2000 MHz
71
71
68
2300 MHz
73
74
70
3000 MHz
73
75
70
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RADIATING CABLE
Cable Specifications
Product Number
AR012J50
AR012FX50
AR012F50
0.188 (4.78)
0.470 (11.94)
0.510 (12.95)
0.652 (16.56)
Copper-Clad Aluminum
Dual Slotted
Solid Aluminum
11
32
0.46 (1.51)
0.52 (1.71)
3.2
22.3 (73.16)
0.056 (0.184)
8
1.38 (16.0)
1.30 (17.7)
50
91%
2 (50.8)
6 (152)
0.12 (0.18)
7.5 (10.2)
465 (211)
62 (1.11)
20
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
-94 to 170 (-70 to 77)
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
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RADIATING CABLE
Cable Specifications
Product Number
AR058J50
AR058FX50
0.283 (7.19)
0.712 (18.08)
0.760 (19.30)
0.902 (22.90)
Solid Copper Tube
Dual Slotted
Solid Aluminum Tube
7
65
0.36 (1.18)
0.31 (1.02)
5.0
22.3 (73.16)
0.056 (0.184)
8
1.38 (16.0)
1.30 (17.7)
50
91%
3 (76.2)
8 (203)
0.25 (0.38)
21 (28.5)
920 (417)
140 (2.50)
20
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
-94 to 170 (-70 to 77)
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
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**Attenuation 10% at 68oF
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RADIATING CABLE
Cable Specifications
Product Number
AR078R50
0.383 (9.73)
0.961 (24.58)
1.015 (25.70)
1.154 (29.31)
Solid Copper Tube
Dual Slotted
Solid Aluminum Tube
5
90
0.47 (1.54)
0.24 (0.78)
6.7
22.3 (73.16)
0.056 (0.184)
8
1.38 (16.0)
1.30 (17.7)
50
91%
5 (127)
10 (254)
0.29 (0.43)
26 (35.1)
734 (333.6)
132 (2.36)
20
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
-94 to 170 (-70 to 77)
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
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**Attenuation 10% at 68oF
12/14
AirCell
RADIATING CABLE
Cable Specifications
Product Number
AR078J50
AR078FX50
AR078FV50
0.383 (9.73)
0.961 (24.58)
1.015 (25.70)
1.154 (29.31)
Solid Copper Tube
Dual Slotted
Solid Aluminum Tube
5
90
0.47 (1.54)
0.24 (0.78)
6.7
22.3 (73.16)
0.056 (0.184)
8
1.38 (16.0)
1.30 (17.7)
50
91%
5 (127)
10 (254)
0.29 (0.43)
26 (35.1)
734 (333.6)
132 (2.36)
20
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
-94 to 170 (-70 to 77)
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
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**Attenuation 10% at 68oF
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RADIATING CABLE
Cable Specifications
Product Number
AR114J50
AR114FX50
AR114FV50
0.590 (14.98)
1.480 (37.59)
1.524 (38.71)
1.666 (42.32)
Solid Copper Tube
Dual Slotted
Solid Aluminum Tube
3.4
211
0.30 (0.99)
0.16 (0.52)
9
22.3 (73.16)
0.056 (0.184)
8
1.38 (16.0)
1.30 (17.7)
50
91%
6 (152.4)
15 (381)
0.53 (0.789)
50 (67.5)
1124 (511)
122 (2.18)
20
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
-94 to 170 (-70 to 77)
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
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RADIATING CABLE
Cable Specifications
Product Number
AR158J50
AR158FX50
AR158FV50
0.728 (18.49)
1.871 (47.52)
1.888 (47.96)
2.047 (51.99)
Solid Copper Tube
Dual Slotted
Solid Aluminum Tube
2.65
306
0.22 (0.72)
0.10 (0.33)
11
22.3 (73.16)
0.056 (0.184)
8
1.38 (16.0)
1.30 (17.7)
50
91%
8 (203)
20 (508)
0.67 (1.00)
60 (81)
1500 (682)
150 (2.68)
20
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
-94 to 170 (-70 to 77)
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
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**Attenuation 10% at 68oF
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AirCell
RADIATING CABLE
Cable Specifications
Product Number
AR158R50
0.728 (18.49)
1.871 (47.52)
1.888 (47.96)
2.047 (51.99)
Solid Copper Tube
Dual Slotted
Solid Aluminum Tube
2.65
306
0.22 (0.72)
0.10 (0.33)
11
22.3 (73.16)
0.056 (0.184)
8
1.38 (16.0)
1.30 (17.7)
50
91%
8 (203)
20 (508)
0.67 (1.00)
60 (81)
1500 (682)
150 (2.68)
20
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
-94 to 170 (-70 to 77)
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
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AirCell
RADIATING CABLE
Cable Specifications
Product Number
AR012J75
AR012FX75
AR012F75
AR012R75
0.123 (3.12)
0.470 (11.94)
0.510 (12.95)
0.642 (16.30)
Copper-Clad Aluminum
Dual Slotted
Solid Aluminum
11
32
1.09 (3.58)
0.57 (1.87)
3.2
14.9 (48.9)
0.082 (0.269)
8
1.38 (16.0)
1.30 (17.7)
75
91%
2 (50.8)
6 (152)
0.103 (0.156)
7.5 (10.2)
465 (211)
62 (1.11)
20
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
-94 to 170 (-70 to 77)
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
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RADIATING CABLE
Cable Specifications
Product Number
AR058J75
AR058FX75
AR058R75
0.185 (4.70)
0.712 (18.08)
0.760 (19.30)
0.840 (21.34)
Copper-Clad Aluminum
Dual Slotted
Solid Aluminum
8
65
0.46 (1.51)
0.32 (1.05)
5.0
14.9 (48.9)
0.082 (0.269)
8
1.38 (16.0)
1.30 (17.7)
75
91%
3 (76.2)
8 (203)
0.197 (0.302)
21 (2.90)
920 (417)
140 (2.50)
20
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
-94 to 170 (-70 to 77)
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
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RADIATING CABLE
Cable Specifications
Product Number
AR078J75
AR078FX75
AR078R75
0.248 (6.30)
0.961 (24.41)
1.015 (25.78)
1.095 (27.81)
Copper-Clad Aluminum
Dual Slotted
Solid Aluminum Tube
6
90
0.26 (0.85)
0.29 (0.95)
6.7
14.9 (48.9)
0.082 (0.269)
8
1.38 (16.0)
1.30 (17.7)
75
91%
5 (127)
13 (330)
0.321 (0.464)
35 (4.80)
1400 (635)
132 (2.36)
20
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
-94 to 170 (-70 to 77)
-40 to 170 (-40 to 77)
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RADIATING CABLES
Accessory Selection Information
Accessories for AirCell Radiating Cables
Tools
AirCell Jacket Strip Tool
Product Code
JST012MCJ
JST058MCJ
JST078MCJ
Product Code
CT01250JAU
CT05850JAU
CT07850JAU
AirCell Cutter
Product Code
TC63050
TC1000
TC10099
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Hanging Hardware
AirCell Radiating Self-locking Cable Hangers
1/2" Self-locking Cable Hangers
5/8" Self-locking Cable Hangers
7/8" Self-locking Cable Hangers
1-1/4" Self-locking Cable Hangers
1-5/8" Self-locking Cable Hangers
Product Code
Clic#15
Clic#20
Clic#28
Clic#40
Clic#51
Product Code
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Clic#LT109
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Hangers
AirCell self-locking hangers enable quick and easy cable installation in many different configurations. Typical mounting configurations
include mounting against an I-beam or L section, suspended by a
threaded rod, or hanging along a messenger cable. AirCell selflocking hangers are constructed of Nylon for strength and corrosion
resistance and are made of non-halogenated material. Spacers and
strut adaptors are provided. AirCell self-locking hangers are available
in different sizes and are totally compatible with AirCell 1/2", 5/8",
7/8", 1-1/4", and 1-5/8" Radiating cables. They come in electrical
gray color and are offered in a kit of 100.
AirCell Self-Locking Hangers
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