LMR-240

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LMR -240 Flexible Low Loss Communications Coax

Ideal for Jumper Assemblies in Wireless Communications Systems Short Antenna Feeder runs (e.g. WLL, GPS, LMR, Mobile Antennas) Any application (e.g. WLL, GPS, LMR, WLAN, WISP, WiMax, SCADA, Mobile Antennas) 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 is UL/NEC & CSA ratedCMR and FT4 respectively, meets FAA FAR25 requirements and is MSHA-P for mining operations. LMR - FR-PVC is a general-purpose indoor cable and has a UL/NEC & CSA rating of CMR 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 applications and is somewhat more flexible than the standard polyethylene jacketed LMR. LMR - PVC-W is a white-jacketed version of LMRPVC for marine and other applications where color compatibility is desired. LMR - MA is a flexible cable designed specifically for mobile antenna applications. It has a PVC jacket and un-bonded aluminum tape to facilitate end stripping with automated equipment.

Low Loss is another hallmark feature of LMR-240. 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-240 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-240 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-240 cable types are available as pre-terminated cable assemblies. Refer to the section on FlexTech for further details.
Part Description
Part Number Application Jacket Color LMR-240 Outdoor PE Black LMR-240-DB Outdoor/Watertight PE Black LMR-240-FR Indoor -Riser CMR FRPE Black LMR-240-FR-PVC Indoor -Riser CMR FRPVC Black LMR-240-PVC General Purpose PVC Black LMR-240-PVC-W General Purpose PVC White LMR-240-MA Indoor & Mobile Antenna PVC Black Stock Code 54021 54090 54029 54214 54140 54202 54046

Construction Specifications
Description Inner Conductor Dielectric Outer Conductor Overall Braid Jacket Material Solid BC Foam PE Aluminum Tape Tinned Copper (see table above) In. 0.056 0.150 0.155 0.178 0.240 (mm) (1.42) (3.81) (3.94) (4.52) (6.10)

Flexibility and bendability are hallmarks of the LMR240 cable design. The flexible outer conductor enables the tightest bend radius available for any cable of similar size and performance.
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Mechanical Specifications
Performance Property Bend Radius: installation Bend Radius: repeated Bending Moment Weight Tensile Strength Flat Plate Crush Units in. (mm) in. (mm) ft-lb (N-m) lb/ft (kg/m) lb (kg) lb/in. (kg/mm) US 0.75 2.5 0.25 0.034 80 20 (metric) (19.1) (63.5) (0.34) (0.05) (36.3) (0.36)

Electrical Specifications
Performance Property Units US 84 1.42 1.21 50 24.2 0.060 >90 3.2 3.89 1500 5000 5.6 (metric) Velocity of Propagation % Dielectric Constant NA Time Delay nS/ft (nS/m) Impedance ohms Capacitance pF/ft (pF/m) Inductance uH/ft (uH/m) Shielding Effectiveness dB DC Resistance Inner Conductor ohms/1000ft (/km) Outer Conductor ohms/1000ft (/km) Voltage Withstand Volts DC Jacket Spark Volts RMS Peak Power kW

(3.97) (79.4) (0.20)

Performance Property Installation Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range

Environmental Specifications
F -40/+185 -94/+185 -40/+185
0

C -40/+85 -70/+85 -40/+85

o

(10.5) (12.8)

Attenuation vs. Frequency (typical) 100.0

(db per 100 feet)

Attenuation

10.0

1.0

10

100

Frequency (MHz)

1,000

10,000

Frequency (MHz)
Attenuation dB/100 ft Attenuation dB/100 m Avg. Power kW
(0.242080)

30
1.3 4.4

50
1.7 5.7

150 220 450

3.0 9.9 3.7 5.3 12.0 17.3

900 1500 1800 2000 2500 5800

7.6 24.8 0.26 9.9 32.4 0.20 10.9 11.5 12.9 20.4 42.4 66.8 0.15 0.10 35.6 37.7 0.18 0.17

1.49 1.15

0.66 0.54 0.38

Calculate Attenuation =

Attenuation: VSWR=1.0 ; Ambient = +25C (77F) Power: VSWR=1.0; Ambient = +40C; Inner Conductor = 100C (212F); Sea Level; dry air; atmospheric pressure; no solar loading
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FMHz + (0.000330) FMHz (interactive calculator available at http://www.timesmicrowave.com/cable_calculators)

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LMR-240

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LMR -240 Flexible Low Loss Communications Coax

TC-240-FM

EZ-240-NMH-D

TC-240-NMH-D

TC-240-NMC

TC-240-NMH-RA-(A)

TC-240-NF-BH

TC-240-BMC

TC-240-BM (A)

EZ-240-TM

TC-240-TM

TC-240-TM-RA

EZ-240-TM-RP

TC-240-SM

EZ-240-1023M

TC-240-NMH-RA-D

Connectors
Interface
F Male N Male N Male N Male N Male N Male N Male 1.0/2.3 DIN N Female N Female BNC Male BNC Male TNC Male TNC Male TNC Male TNC Male QMA Male QMA Male SMA Male SMA Male SMA Male SMA Male SMA Female Mini-UHF

Description
Straight Plug Straight Plug Right Angle Right Angle Straight Plug Straight Plug Right Angle Straight Plug Bulkhead Jack Panel Mount Straight Plug Straight Plug Straight Plug Straight Plug Right Angle Straight Plug Right Angle Straight Plug Straight Plug Right Angle Bulkhead Jack Straight Plug

Part Number
TC-240-FM EZ-240-NMH-D TC-240-NM-RA TC-240-NMH-D TC-240-NMC TC-240-NMH-RA(A) EZ-240-1023M TC-240-NF-BH TC-240-NF-BHF(A) TC-240-BMC TC-240-BM(A) EZ-240-TM TC-240-TM TC-240-TM-RA EZ-240-QM EZ-240-QM-RA EZ-240-SM TC-240-SM TC-240-SM-RA TC-240-SF-BH TC-240-MUHF

Stock Code
3190-924

VSWR** Coupling Freq. (GHz) Nut

<1.25:1 (2.5) (6) (6) Knurl Hex Hex/Knurl Hex/Knurl Knurl Hex knurl NA NA Knurl Knurl Knurl Knurl Knurl Knurl Knurl Knurl Hex Hex Hex Hex NA Knurl

Inner Outer Finish* Contact Contact Body Length Attach Attach /Pin in (mm)
Solder Solder Solder Solder Solder Solder Solder Solder Solder Solder Solder Solder Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp Clamp Crimp Crimp Crimp Clamp Crimp Crimp Crimp N/G A/G A/G A/G N/S S/G A/G N/G A/G A/G S/G A/G N/G N/G N/G A/G N/G N/G N/G SS/G SS/G SS/G SS/G N/G 1.1 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.4 1.7 1.3 1.4 1.2 0.8 1.0 1.0 0.8 1.0 1.1 1.1 (28) (38.1) (32.4) (32.4) (38) (38) (33) (44) (44) (43) (43) (34.3) (43) (33) (36) (30.0) (20.3) (25.4) (25) (20) (25) (29) (28)
#

Width in (mm)
0.45 0.78 1.22 1.22 0.75 0.75 1.14 0.88 0.88 0.56 0.59 0.59 0.57 0.59 0.41 0.65 0.32 0.32 0.65 0.32 0.31 0.45

Weight lb (g)
(6.4)

(11.4) 0.014

3190-1127 <1.25:1 (2.5) 3190-2426 <1.35:1 3190-382

#

Hex/Knurl Spring Finger Crimp

(19.8) 0.086 (39.0) (31.0) 0.092 (41.7) (31.0) 0.091 (41.7) (19.1) 0.086 (39.0) (19.1) 0.082 (37.2) (29.1) 0.105 (47.6) (8.5) 0.014 (6.63) (22.2) 0.115 (52.2) (22.2) 0.115 (52.2) (14.2) 0.040 (18.1) (15.0) 0.043 (19.5) (15.0) 0.043 (19.5) (14.5) 0.055 (24.9) (15.0) 0.043(19.5) (10.5) 0.014 (6.35) (16.5) 0.019 (8.62) (8.1) (8.1) (8.1) (7.9) 0.016 (7.26) 0.016 0.016 0.019 (7.3) (8.6) (7.3) (8.6) (6.4)

TC-240-NMH-RA-D 3190-2426 <1.35:1 3190-244 3190-868 3190-419 3190-866

#

<1.25:1 (2.5) <1.25:1 (2.5) <1.35:1 (2.5) <1.25:1 (2.5) <1.25:1 (2.5) <1.25:1 (2.5) <1.25:1 (2.5) <1.25:1 (2.5) <1.35:1 (2.5) <1.25:1 (2.5) <1.25: <1.25: <1:25: <1.35:1 (6) (<6) (6) (6)

3190-2512 <1.35:1 (2.5)

Spring Finger Crimp

(228.5) 0.33

3190-242 3190-867 3190-275 3190-604 3190-970 3190-1533 3190-1539 3190-1530 3190-380 3190-381 3190-824
# #

0.5 6 (14.2) 0.043 (19.5)

3190-1128 <1.25:1 (2.5)

Spring Finger Crimp

Reverse Polarity EZ-240-TM-RP

Spring Finger Crimp Spring Finger Crimp Spring Finger Crimp Spring Finger Crimp Solder Solder Solder Solder Solder Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp Crimp

<1.25:1 (10) <1.25:1 (2.5) <1.25:1 (2.5) <1.25:1 (2.5)

(16.5) 0.019

Reverse Polarity TC-240-SM-RP

3190-326
#

3190-445

(11.4) 0.014

* Finish metals: N=Nickel, S=Silver, G=Gold, SS=Stainless Steel, A=Alballoy **VSWR spec based on 3 foot cable with a connector pair Available in bulk pack

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TC-240-SM-RA

TC-240-SM-RP

TC-240-SF-BH

TC-240-MUHF

EZ-240-QM

EZ-240-QM-RA

EZ-240-SM TC-240-NF-BHF (A)

GK-S240TT

Type Ground Kit

Part Number GK-S240TT

Hardware Accessories
Stock Code Description Standard Ground Kit (each) GK-S240TT

ST-240EZ

DBT-U

CT-240/200/195/100 Part Number

Install Tools
Stock Code Description 3190-667 3190-1880 3192-001 3190-1544 3190-1609

CCT-01

Type Crimp Tool Strip Tool Deburr Tool Cutting Tool Replacement Blade

CT-240/200/195/100 ST-240EZ DBT-U CCT-01 RB-01

Crimp tool for LMR-100, 195, 200 and 240 connectors Strip tool for EZ connectors Removes center conductor rough edges Cable end flush cut tool Replacement blade for cutting tool

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