Northwire introduces FireWire cable for machine vision

MAY 1--Northwire (Osceola, WI; www.northwire.com/mvc) has introduced a high-flex 1394b FireWire 800 cable for the industrial vision-systems market. The company developed the product--DataCELL MVC-800--to meet the requirements of camera installations in demanding factory environments.

MVC-800 is a UL-recognized and CSA-approved AWM style cable, with two 26AWG data pairs insulated with foamed polyethylene and a 22AWG PVC-insulated power pair, 100% coverage foil/polyester shielding with two drain wires, and an overall tinned copper braid for optimal shielding performance. The outer jacket is flexible oil-resistant PVC, and the cable is flame rated to FT-1.

Northwire is a member of the Automated Imaging Association and the European Machine Vision Association. The company offers special custom cable design and prototype assistance to members of those organizations.