Paige Electric 744005AYW RS-485 Reader Cable
The 744005AYW is a 24 AWG, 2-pair stranded RS-485 cable from Paige Electric built for wiring card readers and access control devices back to a control panel. Model 744005AYW uses a compact (locap) construction, which keeps capacitance low across longer cable runs — important for RS-485 data integrity where excessive line capacitance introduces signal reflection and read errors on extended door-to-panel distances. Stranded conductors flex more readily than solid-core wire, making this a better fit for routing through conduit bends and wall cavities during retrofit work than rigid alternatives.
Compatibility
This cable pairs with any RS-485-based card reader or DP (data protocol) card reader system, including Wiegand-to-RS-485 interface panels and multi-door access control controllers that specify a 2-pair 24 AWG home-run cable. It is not device-specific — confirm your reader or panel manufacturer calls for a 24/2PR RS-485 conductor before ordering.
Installation Notes
Outdoor environment rating means 744005AYW holds up on exterior reader runs — gate readers, perimeter door controllers, and covered exterior mounts — without the jacket degrading from UV or moisture exposure the way indoor-rated cable would. Factory-new stock is sourced through US channel distribution, so there is no grey-market or parallel-import risk on jacket material or conductor gauge. At 25 lb per reel, plan for a two-person pull on longer spool lengths, and confirm reel footage before ordering for multi-door installs to avoid mid-run splices, which can introduce impedance mismatches on RS-485 lines.
