DAS DragonSkin 2-Hour - Hardware & Accessories

Summary: DAS DragonSkin 2-Hour - Hardware & Accessories

DAS DragonSkin 2-Hour — Hardware & Accessories

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® low-voltage cable in the United States and supports distributed antenna system projects with a focused line of DAS DragonSkin 2-hour hardware and accessories. Our goal is to help integrators, contractors, and distributors complete public safety DAS and in-building wireless installations with dependable cable products and matching connectivity components that perform consistently from headend to endpoint.

Pairing our DAS cable with purpose-built accessories streamlines procurement, reduces rework, and supports code-driven designs that call for two-hour survivability. From job planning through closeout, our product and accessory offering is designed to help you maintain signal integrity, simplify installation steps, and keep projects on schedule.

• Built for DAS environments: Hardware is selected to support low-loss, reliable RF performance in distributed antenna system applications for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Consistent, repeatable installs: Pack-quantity options make it easy to standardize terminations across large runs and multi-floor deployments.
• Low-voltage focus: All Windy City Wire cables are low-voltage and supported by accessory options that align with field needs.
• U.S. manufacturing: SmartWire® cable is manufactured in the United States for quality and availability across national rollouts.
• Straightforward purchasing: Clear pack sizes and usage guidance make it easy to order the right quantities for each phase of the job.

Where our DAS wire and accessories add value

• Project readiness: Stocking cable and matching hardware together helps ensure crews arrive on site with compatible parts for the DragonSkin two-hour pathway.
• Installation efficiency: Accessory packs support efficient termination workflows and standardized methods across technicians and floors.
• System reliability: Using accessories designed for DAS terminations helps maintain signal performance through connectors and transitions.

SmartWire® clarity

SmartWire® is the brand name of the low-voltage cable Windy City Wire manufactures in the United States. SmartWire is not a technology. Select SmartWire cables include lubrication on the jacket during manufacturing to reduce friction during pulls.

Available accessory constructions

• DAS Connectors: Termination hardware for DragonSkin 2-hour DAS cable, offered in contractor-friendly pack quantities to support multi-drop and floor-by-floor builds. One heat shrink tube is required per connector.
• Heat Shrink Tubes: Sized to protect and finish DAS terminations, providing strain relief and environmental protection at the connector interface. Available in convenient package quantities for project use.

Ordering notes

• Items in this category are available in pack quantities, including price-per-pack-of-10 options and select products packaged in 20.
• Plan one heat shrink tube per connector during takeoff to ensure proper termination and protection.

Partner with Windy City Wire

For B2B DAS projects that require dependable cable and accessories, Windy City Wire delivers a straightforward product set designed for the realities of commercial job sites. Specify our DAS DragonSkin 2-Hour cable and matching hardware to simplify sourcing, support consistent terminations, and help your team deliver reliable in-building wireless coverage.

Solutions: DAS DragonSkin 2-Hour - Hardware & Accessories

DAS DragonSkin 2‑Hour – Hardware & Accessories

Windy City Wire supports end‑to‑end in‑building wireless projects with DAS DragonSkin 2‑Hour hardware and accessories designed for code‑driven survivability, consistent RF performance, and efficient installation. This collection complements our low‑voltage DAS cabling by providing the connectors, heat‑shrink, grounding, and mounting essentials contractors need to build reliable RF paths from the headend to the service antennas—whether for public safety communications or commercial cellular coverage.

Where this hardware and these accessories are used

• Public Safety DAS (ERRCS) – Life‑safety radio coverage across UHF/VHF and 700/800 MHz bands in compliance with local AHJ requirements, IFC/IFC 510, and NFPA survivability guidelines using 2‑hour fire‑resistive pathways.
• Commercial/Enterprise Cellular DAS – Multi‑carrier LTE and 5G in‑building wireless systems for voice and data, including neutral‑host deployments in multi‑tenant environments.
• Signal booster and off‑air systems – Repeater/BDA architectures feeding distributed antenna networks in small to large facilities.
• Campus and venue networks – Hybrid fiber/coax topologies interconnecting headend equipment, remote units, and passive RF components.

Typical integrations along the RF path

• Headend and remotes – Connections to BDAs, DAS headend modules, and remote units requiring low‑PIM, torque‑verified terminations.
• Passive components – Interfaces to splitters, tappers, couplers, terminations, and service antennas across plenum and riser spaces.
• Pathways and penetrations – Use in 2‑hour survivable routes, transitions through fire‑rated walls/floors, and structured cable trays and conduits.
• Grounding and bonding – Attachment of bonding kits to maintain equipment and shield continuity per NEC and AHJ specifications.

Industries and facilities that benefit

• Healthcare and medical campuses
• Commercial real estate and mixed‑use properties
• Hospitality, gaming, and retail
• Higher education and K‑12
• Stadiums, arenas, and convention centers
• Airports, rail, transit, and tunnels
• Manufacturing, distribution, and logistics centers
• Utilities, energy, and critical infrastructure
• Government, public safety, and municipal buildings
• Data centers and mission‑critical facilities

What’s included in DAS DragonSkin 2‑Hour hardware and accessories

• RF connectors – Low‑PIM terminations matched to DAS cable sizes for dependable performance at cellular and LMR frequencies. Select the connector interface that aligns with your radios, BDAs, splitters, and antennas.
• Heat‑shrink protection – Environmental and mechanical strain relief for each finished connector; one heat‑shrink tube is required per connector to help maintain jacket integrity and support AHJ expectations at transitions.
• Grounding and bonding items – Components used to bond shields and maintain a continuous ground path for safety and noise control.
• Mounting and support – Hangers and hardware that secure the RF path and uphold bend‑radius and separation requirements in plenum and riser spaces.

Contractor‑friendly ordering

• Accessories are available in practical multi‑pack quantities to support project flow (for example, packs of 10 or packs of 20). Pricing may be listed per pack of 10 where noted.
• Plan heat‑shrink inventory in parallel with connector counts to ensure every termination is properly finished.

Best practices for DAS installation and performance

1. Match interfaces – Verify connector type and gender against BDAs, remotes, splitters, and antennas to maintain impedance and minimize reflections.
2. Use proper termination tools – Follow the recommended strip dimensions and crimp/torque values for consistent, low‑PIM terminations.
3. Apply heat‑shrink at every connector – One tube per connector to protect the transition and support long‑term reliability.
4. Maintain bend radius and support spacing – Use approved hangers and supports to protect the RF path and comply with code.
5. Bond and label – Ground shields where required and label segments for serviceability and AHJ inspections.
6. Test and document – Sweep and PIM test critical paths, record results, and keep documentation aligned with commissioning requirements.

Why specify Windy City Wire for DAS hardware and accessories

• Code‑aligned survivability – Supports 2‑hour fire‑resistive pathways and public safety DAS requirements where AHJs mandate enhanced survivability.
• RF consistency across bands – Accessory selection that helps maintain low passive intermodulation and stable return loss from LMR through 5G bands.
• Project efficiency – Multi‑pack options simplify stocking and reduce trips to the jobsite cage, helping integrators stay on schedule.
• Broad applicability – Suitable for distributed antenna systems across commercial cellular, neutral‑host, and public safety use cases.

Key phrases for specification and search
Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), public safety DAS, ERRCS, in‑building wireless, cellular DAS, 5G in‑building coverage, low‑voltage wire, 2‑hour fire‑rated cable, DAS hardware and accessories, low‑PIM connectors, RF grounding and bonding, heat‑shrink for coax connectors.

For assistance selecting the right DAS DragonSkin 2‑Hour hardware and accessories—connectors, heat‑shrink, grounding, and supports—contact Windy City Wire. Our team can help align bill‑of‑materials with AHJ requirements, RF design, and site conditions so your in‑building wireless system performs reliably from day one.

Frequently Asked Questions: DAS DragonSkin 2-Hour - Hardware & Accessories

• What constructions are available with this SmartWire DAS DragonSkin 2-Hour - Hardware & Accessories cable?
  This section features purpose-built hardware and accessories engineered for DragonSkin 2‑Hour SmartWire DAS installations, including connectors and heat-shrink tubes (one heat-shrink tube is required per connector). Companion SmartWire DAS cables are supplied in 1000 FT lengths and include SmartWire Glide lubrication to reduce pull friction.
• What other colors is this SmartWire DAS DragonSkin 2-Hour - Hardware & Accessories cable available in?
  This listing does not specify additional standard jacket colors. SmartWire offers extensive custom jacket and stripe color options to standardize your installations—contact Windy City Wire to discuss custom colors for DragonSkin 2‑Hour DAS projects.
• Do you stock 1/2" Coax DAS Cable?
  Yes, we stock 1/2” coax for all survivability requirements.
• Who are Windy City Wire's valued partners in the DAS market?
  Windy City Wire is proud to partner with companies like RFS, ADRF, Westell, iBwave, GWave, RFI and others. Additional partner information can be found at https://windycitywire.com/resource-cetner/das
• Can DAS cables be RackPacked?
  No, DAS cables cannot be RackPacked as these spools of cable are large and not conducive to being used with the SmartWire RackPack solution.
• Do the DAS cables work with the RackPack Transportation devices?
  No, the spools are much larger than the RackPack boxes.

Additional Links:

• DAS ROM/BOM Request Form
• Check out our DAS Resource Section
• Learn more about our SmartWire Cable
• The RackPack - Our patented cable delivery solution
• Our Transporters - RackPack Transportation Devices
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