LMR-400
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LMR-400.pdfProduct Introduction
LMR-400
Flexible Low Loss Communications Coax
Ideal for…
- Drop-in replacement for RG-8/9913 Air-Dielectric type Cable
- Jumper Assemblies in Wireless Communications Systems
- Short Antenna Feeder runs
- Any application (e.g. WLL, GPS, LMR) requiring an easily routed, low loss RF cable
- LMR® standard is a UV Resistant Polyethylene jacketed cable designed for 20-year service outdoor use. The bending and handling characteristics are significantly better than air-dielectric and corrugated hard-line cables.
- LMR® - DB is identical to standard LMR plus has the advantage of being watertight. The addition of waterproofing compound in and around the foil/braid insures continuous reliable service should the jacket be inadvertently damaged during installation or in the future.
- LMR® - FR is a non-halogen (non-toxic), low smoke, fire retardant cable designed for in-building runs that can be routed anywhere except air handling plenums. LMR-FR has a UL/NEC & CSA rating of 'CMR/MPR' and 'FT4' respectively.
- LMR® - FR-PVC is a general-purpose indoor cable and has a UL/NEC & CSA rating of 'CMR/MPR' and 'FT4' respectively. It is less expensive than LMR-FR, however it emits toxic fumes (HCL) and greater smoke density when burned.
- LMR® - PVC is designed for low loss general-purpose indoor/outdoor applications and is somewhat more flexible than the standard polyethylene jacketed LMR.
- LMR® - PVC-W is a white-jacketed version of LMR-PVC for marine and other indoor/outdoor applications where color compatibility is desired.
- Flexibility and bendability are hallmarks of the LMR-400 cable design. The flexible outer conductor enables the tightest bend radius available for any cable of similar size and performance.
- Low Loss is another hallmark feature of LMR-400. Size for size LMR has the lowest loss of any flexible cable and comparable loss to semirigid hard-line cables.
- RF Shielding is 50 dB greater than typical single shielded coax (40 dB). The multi-ply bonded foil outer conductor is rated conservatively at > 90 dB (i.e. >180 dB between two adjacent cables).
- Weatherability: LMR-400 cables designed for outdoor exposure incorporate the best materials for UV resistance and have life expectancy in excess of 20 years.
- Connectors: A wide variety of connectors are available for LMR-400 cable, including all common interface types, reverse polarity, and a choice of solder or non-solder center pins. Most LMR connectors employ crimp outer attachment using standard hex crimp sizes.
- Cable Assemblies: All LMR-400 cable types are available as pre-terminated cable assemblies. Refer to the section on FlexTech for further details.
| Part Description | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part No. | Application | Jacket | Color | Stock Code |
| LMR-400 | Outdoor | PE | Black | 54001 |
| LMR-400-DB | Outdoor/Watertight | PE | Black | 54091 |
| LMR-400-FR | Indoor-Riser CMR | FRPE | Black | 54030 |
| LMR-400-FR-PVC | Indoor-Riser CMR | FRPVC | Black | 54073 |
| LMR-400-PVC | Indoor/Outdoor | PVC | Black | 54218 |
| LMR-400-PVC-W | Indoor/Outdoor | PVC | White | 54204 |
| Construction Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Material | In. | (mm) |
| Inner Conductor | Solid BCCAI | 0.108 | (2.74) |
| Dielectric | Foam PE | 0.285 | (7.24) |
| Outer Conductor | Aluminum Tape | 0.291 | (7.39) |
| Overall Braid | Tinned Copper | 0.320 | (8.13) |
| Jacket | (see table above) | 0.405 | (10.29) |
| Mechanical Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Property | Units | US | (metric) |
| Bend Radius: installation | in. (mm) | 1.00 | (25.4) |
| Bend Radius: repeated | in. (mm) | 4.0 | (101.6) |
| Bending Moment | ft-lb (N-m) | 0.5 | (0.68) |
| Weight | lb/ft (kg/m) | 0.068 | (0.10) |
| Tensile Strength | lb (kg) | 160 | (72.6) |
| Flat Plate Crush | lb/in. (kg/mm) | 40 | (0.71) |
| Environmental Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Performance Property | o F | o C |
| Installation Temperature Range | -40/+185 | -40/+85 |
| Storage Temperature Range | -94/+185 | -70/+85 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40/+185 | -40/+85 |
| Electrical Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Property | Units | US | (metric) |
| Cutoff Frequency | GHz | 16.2 | |
| Velocity of Propagation | % | 85 | |
| Dielectric Constant | NA | 1.38 | |
| Time Delay | nS/ft (nS/m) | 1.20 | (3.92) |
| Impedance | ohms | 50 | |
| Capacitance | pF/ft (pF/m) | 23.9 | (78.4) |
| Inductance | uH/ft (uH/m) | 0.060 | (0.20) |
| Shielding Effectiveness | dB | >90 | |
| DC Resistance | |||
| Inner Conductor | ohms/1000ft (/km) | 1.39 | (4.6) |
| Outer Conductor | ohms/1000ft (/km) | 1.65 | (5.4) |
| Voltage Withstand | Volts DC | 2500 | |
| Jacket Spark | Volts RMS | 8000 | |
| Peak Power | kW | 16 | |
Attenuation vs. Frequency (typical)
| Frequency (MHz) | 30 | 50 | 150 | 220 | 450 | 900 | 1500 | 1800 | 2000 | 2500 | 5800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attenuation dB/100 ft | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 10.8 |
| Attenuation dB/100 m | 2.2 | 2.9 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 8.9 | 12.8 | 16.8 | 18.6 | 19.6 | 22.2 | 35.5 |
| Avg. Power kW | 3.33 | 2.57 | 1.47 | 1.20 | 0.83 | 0.58 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.37 | 0.33 | 0.21 |
Flexible Low Loss Communications Coax
Connectors
| Interface | Description | Part Number | Stock Code | VSWR** Freq. (GHz) | Coupling Nut | Inner Contact Attach | Outer Contact Attach | Finish* Body / Pin | Length | Width | Weight | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in | (mm) | in | (mm) | lb | (g) | ||||||||||
| N Male | Straight Plug | SC-400-NM | 3190-1454 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | Knurl | Solder | Crimp | N/G | 1.5 | (38) | 0.75 | (19.1) | 0.090 | (40.8) |
| Straight Plug | TC-400-NM | 3190-188 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | Knurl | Solder | Crimp | N/G | 1.5 | (38) | 0.75 | (19.1) | 0.090 | (40.8) | |
| Straight Plug | TC-400-NMC | 3190-277 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | Knurl | Solder | Clamp | N/G | 1.5 | (38) | 0.75 | (19.1) | 0.121 | (54.9) | |
| Straight Plug | EZ-400-NMH | 3190-400 | <1.25:1 | (10) | Hex | Spring Finger | Crimp | S/G | 1.5 | (38) | 0.89 | (22.6) | 0.113 | (51.3) | |
| Straight Plug | TC-400-NMH | 3190-552 | <1.25:1 | (10) | Hex | Solder | Crimp | S/G | 1.5 | (38) | 0.89 | (22.6) | 0.113 | (51.3) | |
| Straight Plug | TC-400-NMK | 3190-661 | <1.25:1 | (10) | Knurl | Spring Finger | Crimp | S/G | 1.5 | (38) | 0.89 | (22.6) | 0.113 | (51.3) | |
| Right Angle | TC-400-NMH-RA | 3190-422 | <1.35:1 | (6) | Hex | Solder | Crimp | S/G | 1.8 | (46) | 1.25 | (31.8) | 0.130 | (59.0) | |
| Right Angle | TC-400-NMC-RA (A) | 3190-870 | <1.35:1 | (2.5) | Hex | Solder | Clamp | A/G | 1.8 | (46) | 1.2 5 | (31.8) | 0.150 | (68.0) | |
| Right Angle | EZ-400-NMH-RA | 3190-761 | <1.35:1 | (2.5) | Hex | Spring Finger | Crimp | S/G | 1.8 | (46) | 1.25 | (31.8) | 0.130 | (59.0) | |
| Reverse Polarity | TC-400-NM-RP | 3190-960 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | Knurl | Solder | Crimp | N/G | 1.5 | (38) | 0.75 | (19.1) | 0.090 | (40.8) | |
| N Female | Straight Jack | TC-400-NFC | 3190-299 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | NA | Solder | Clamp | N/S | 1.6 | (41) | 0.75 | (19.1) | 0.119 | (54.0) |
| Straight Jack | EZ-400-NF | 3190-956 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | NA | Spring Finger | Crimp | N/G | 1.8 | (45) | 0.66 | (16.8) | 0.105 | (47.6) | |
| Bulkhead Jack | EZ-400-NF-BH | 3190-518 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | NA | Spring Finger | Crimp | N/G | 1.8 | (46) | 0.88 | (22.4) | 0.102 | (46.3) | |
| Bulkhead Jack | TC-400-NFC-BH (A) | 3190-872 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | NA | Solder | Clamp | A/G | 1.8 | (46) | 0.8 8 | (22.4) | 0.145 | (65.8) | |
| TNC Male | Straight Plug | TC-400-TM | 3190-260 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | Knurl | Solder | Crimp | N/S | 1.7 | (43) | 0.59 | (15.0) | 0.074 | (33.6) |
| Straight Plug | EZ-400-TM | 3190-650 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | Knurl | Spring Finger | Crimp | N/S | 1.7 | (43) | 0.59 | (15.0) | 0.074 | (33.6) | |
| Right Angle | TC-400-TM-RA | 3190-442 | <1.35:1 | (2.5) | Knurl | Solder | Crimp | N/G | 1.7 | (43) | 0.59 | (15.0) | 0.085 | (38.6) | |
| Reverse Polarity | EZ-400-TM-RP | 3190-794 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | Knurl | Spring Finger | Crimp | A/G | 1.7 | (43) | 0.59 | (15.0) | 0.074 | (33.6) | |
| TNC Female | Reverse Polarity | EZ-400-TF-RP | 3190-795 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | NA | Spring Finger | Crimp | A/G | 1.8 | (46) | 0.55 | (14.0) | 0.074 | (33.6) |
| SMA Male | Straight Plug | TC-400-SM | 3190-439 | <1.25:1 | (8) | Hex | Solder | Crimp | N/G | 1.2 | (29) | 0.50 | (12.7) | 0.032 | (14.5) |
| BNC Male | Straight Plug | TC-400-BM | 3190-318 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | Knurl | Solder | Crimp | N/S | 1.7 | (43) | 0.56 | (14.2) | 0.063 | (28.6) |
| Mini-UHF | Straight Plug | TC-400-MUHF | 3190-520 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | Knurl | Solder | Crimp | N/G | 1.1 | (28) | 0.50 | (12.7) | 0.020 | (9.1) |
| UHF Male | Straight Plug | EZ-400-UM | 3190-997 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | Knurl | Spring Finger | Crimp | N/G | 1.9 | (48) | 0.80 | (20.3) | 0.090 | (40.8) |
| 7-16 DIN Male | Straight Plug | TC-400-716-MC | 3190-279 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | Hex | Solder | Clamp | S/S | 1.4 | (36) | 1.40 | (35.6) | 0.268 | (121.6) |
| 7-16 DIN Female | Straight Jack | TC-400-716-FC | 3190-376 | <1.25:1 | (2.5) | NA | Solder | Clamp | S/S | 1.6 | (41) | 1.13 | (28.7) | 0.281 | (127.5) |
* Finish metals: N=Nickel, S=Silver, G=Gold, SS=Stainless Steel, A=Alballoy **VSWR spec based on 3 foot cable with a connector pair
Hardware Accessories
| Type | Part Number | Stock Code | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Kit | GK-S400T | GK-S400T | Standard Grounding Kit (each) |
| Hoisting Grip | HG-400T | HG-400T | Laced Type (each) |
Install Tools
| Type | Part Number | Stock Code | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimp Tool | HX-4 | 3190-200 | Crimp Handle |
| Crimp Dies | Y1719 | 3190-202 | .429" Hex Dies |
| Crimp Tool | CT-400/300 | 3190-666 | Crimp tool for LMR 400 connectors |
| Crimp Rings | CR-400 | 3190-830 | Crimp rings for TC/EZ-400 connectors (package of 10) |
| Strip Tool | ST-400C | 3190-228 | For Clamp Connectors |
| Strip Tool | ST-400EZ | 3190-401 | For Crimp Connectors |
| Deburr Tool | DBT-01 | 3190-406 | Removes center conductor rough edges |
| Cutting Tool | CCT-01 | 3190-1544 | Cable end flush cut tool |
| Replacement Blades | RB-01 | 3190-1609 | Replacement blades for cutting tool |
| Tool Kit | TK-400EZ | 3190-1602 | Tool kit for LMR-400 Crimp Connectors (includes CCT-01, ST-400EZ, CT-400/300, DBT-01, Tool Pouch |
