CAT 7 Installation Cable Simplex AWG23 S/FTP CCA – Network Cable with CAT 7 Performance up to 60m

General Information: The CAT 7 Basic network cable Simplex is an installation cable for structured network cabling in buildings and consists of a single cable. It is suitable for networks according to IEEE 802.3 up to 10GBase-T with CAT 7 performance up to a cable length of 60m; longer runs are possible. The outer diameter of the cable is approx. 7.3mm, and the jacket is halogen-free (LSZH).

Function: The cable has 4 twisted pairs (4x2x AWG23) and S/FTP shielding: aluminum foil with 100% coverage surrounds each individual pair, and an additional Al-Mg braid (≥50% coverage) shields the entire cable. This ensures low-interference data transmission even in environments with many electrical devices.

Applications: The cable is intended for fixed installation in network infrastructures, e.g. in residential buildings, offices, commercial properties and technical rooms. Simplex is suitable for single network lines, e.g. to network outlets, patch panels or keystone modules. The cable is a rigid installation cable for LSA connections (not for crimping).

Material: The solid conductor (AWG23/1, Ø0.57mm) is made of copper-clad aluminum (CCA), and the wires are insulated with SFS-PE (foam-skin polyethylene). The LSZH outer jacket is halogen-free and orange, with a jacket thickness of 0.60mm.

Technical Details: The cable is suitable for applications according to IEEE 802.3: 10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T, 2.5GBase-T, 5GBase-T and 10GBase-T. In the manufacturer’s test with PoE load, it was successfully tested over 60m with PoE/PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/at, max. 30W); it is not suitable for PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt). The CPR fire classification (EN 50575) is Eca.

Conclusion: The CAT 7 Basic S/FTP installation cable Simplex is an affordable solution for building cabling with CAT 7 performance up to 60m cable length. It offers robust shielding, PoE/PoE+ suitability up to 30W and a halogen-free LSZH jacket (Class Eca).

Note: The BASIC series has a conductor made of copper-clad aluminum (CCA) instead of pure copper. CAT 7 performance applies up to a cable length of 60m (actual installed length between network outlet and patch panel/switch, not the straight-line distance). Longer runs can be installed, but the CAT 7 values no longer apply. PoE/PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/at, up to 30W) was tested over 60m; for PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt), longer runs or tightly bundled cables, we recommend a cable with a pure copper conductor.

Technical Specifications

Product type	CAT 7 Basic network cable (installation cable), S/FTP
Version	Simplex (1 cable)
Conductor layout	Twisted pair, 4 pairs (4x2x AWG23)
Outer jacket diameter	Ø7.3mm ±0.3mm
Conductor	Copper-clad aluminum (CCA), solid conductor AWG23/1, Ø0.57mm – not pure copper
Wire insulation	SFS-PE (foam-skin polyethylene)
Insulated wires per cable	8, twisted in 4 pairs
Pair colors	blue-white, orange-white, green-white, brown-white
Pair shielding	Aluminum foil per pair, 100% coverage
Overall shielding	Al-Mg braid ≥50% coverage
Outer jacket	LSZH, halogen-free, orange
Jacket thickness (nominal)	0.60mm
Fire classification (CPR)	Class Eca according to EN 50575
CAT 7 performance up to cable length	60m
Application range	IEEE 802.3: 10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T, 2.5GBase-T, 5GBase-T, 10GBase-T
PoE suitability	PoE/PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/at), max. 30W, up to 60m
Cable type / installation	Rigid installation cable for LSA connections (not for crimping)
Max. tensile load	150N
Dynamic bending radius	≥8×OD
Static bending radius	≥4×OD
Storage and transport temperature	−20...+60°C
Operating temperature	−20...+50°C
Installation temperature	0...+50°C

Scope of Delivery

1x 50m CAT 7 Basic network cable, Simplex

FAQ

What is the difference between Simplex and Duplex?

Simplex is a single cable, while Duplex consists of two identical cables bonded together. All technical properties per cable are the same.

Can I operate PoE cameras or Wi-Fi access points with this cable?

Yes, up to a run length of 60m and a power of 30W (PoE/PoE+). For PoE++ or longer runs, please use a cable with a pure copper conductor.

Can I crimp RJ45 plugs directly onto the cable?

No, the cable is designed as a rigid installation cable for LSA connection technology and is not suitable for crimping. It is connected via network outlets, patch panels, keystone modules or LSA network plugs.