http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:09:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/what-type-of-cable-is-suitable-for-an-rs-485-interface/ http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/what-type-of-cable-is-suitable-for-an-rs-485-interface/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:23:13 +0000 NetworkingATE This is a serial specification and as such is going to be dependent partially on electronics.  Cat 6 is better balanced than Ccat 5, and I am a big fan of shielded systems for a variety of reasons.  I would suggest, however, that you discuss this with the active supplier.  Cabling is backwards- compatible so the higher category of cable you install the more future- proofed you are as in it won’t have to be replaced.  If you need to send over the active specs, I can have a further look.

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