Use Messana mWire: a high-quality two-pair cable design for RS485 communication and power.
For connecting mSense sensors, it is highly recommended to use Messana mWire or an equivalent high-quality cable.
mWire is a two-pair tangle free cable explicitly designed for daisy chain configuration with mSense sensors. It is supplied in a 500ft box (MWIRE500).
mWire specifications
Five stranded conductors divided in two pairs:
Pair 1 (Power) – Supplies 24VDC power to the mSense.
- Black (Com) – 18 AWG (0.81 mm2)
- Red (24VDC) – 18 AWG (0.81 mm2)
Five stranded conductors divided in two pairs:
Pair 2 (Data Communication) – A twisted pair with aluminum foil shielding and drain wire, dedicated to RS485 communication.
- White (Data + ) – 22 AWG (0.33 mm2)
- Green (Data – ) – 22 AWG (0.33 mm2)
- Drain Wire – 24 AWG (0.21 mm2)
Jacket
- Color: Gray with yellow strip
- Outer Diameter: 0.22 in (5.6 mm)
- Marking: MESSANA.TECH 18AWG 2C + 22AWG 1PR E312434-22 (UL) CL3 OR C(UL) CMG ROOM: ENT PWD MUD KIT FAM DIN OFF LAU LOF MBR MBA BA BR 1 2 3 4 5 NUR GAM GAR GYM UTY AVR PAT “ROHS 2.0”
USED NNN FT / NNN FT REMAINING MMDDYY
Ratings
- E312434-22 (UL) CMR OR c(UL) CMG
The wire is certified for use in communication applications and meets specific safety standards for fire resistance and general-purpose use in buildings.