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Cable Selection Calculator

Enter your project parameters to instantly receive a cable type recommendation, match score, and engineering notes tailored to your specific application and environment.

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⚙ Project Parameters
Typical range: 10–2000 m. Fiber recommended above 100 m.
Total power draw of all end devices on this cable run.
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Fill in the project parameters on the left and click Calculate to receive your cable recommendation.
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METHODOLOGY

How the Calculator Works

1
Signal Analysis
The signal type determines the cable family. Fiber is selected for distances over 100 m or high-bandwidth IP video. Ethernet suits short-run PoE applications. Coax is recommended for analog CCTV systems.
2
Distance Scoring
Cable run distance affects conductor sizing and signal integrity. The calculator applies distance penalties to ethernet-only options beyond 100 m and recommends fiber hybrid cables for longer runs.
3
Environment Matching
Each environment triggers specific jacket, armor, and shielding requirements. Outdoor requires UV-resistant PE; underground needs steel wire armor; industrial demands double-shielded construction.
4
Power Assessment
Device power draw is used to estimate voltage drop at the specified distance. High-power loads at long distances trigger conductor upsizing recommendations to maintain acceptable voltage drop below 5%.

REFERENCE

Cable Type Reference Guide

Cable Type Best For Max Distance Power Capacity Key Feature
Fiber + Power Hybrid IP cameras, long-distance data 2000 m Up to 500W No distance limit for data
Ethernet + Power (PoE++) IP cameras, access control, WiFi AP 100 m Up to 90W IEEE 802.3bt compliant
Coax + Power Hybrid Analog CCTV, HD-TVI/CVI cameras 500 m Up to 60W Single cable replaces coax+power
Multi-Signal Composite Complex deployments, mixed signal 1000 m Up to 300W Fiber + ethernet + power in one
Armored Outdoor Hybrid Direct burial, harsh outdoor 2000 m Up to 500W SWA armor, UV-resistant PE jacket
Industrial Shielded Hybrid Factories, EMI-heavy environments 1000 m Up to 400W Double-shielded, oil-resistant jacket

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