Cable Substitution Chart - Power & Tel Info/sound... · Cable Substitution Chart Per 2005 NEC PLENUM 4 ... audio, background music and power limited ... Conductor Color Conductor

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Cable Substitution ChartPer 2005 NEC

PLENUM4 (Highest)

RISER3

GENERAL PURPOSE2

RESIDENTIAL1 (Lowest)

CMP

PLTC

CL3

CL2

FPL

CMX

CL3X

CL2X

CATVX

CATV OFNG OFCG

FPLR CATVR OFNR OFCR

CL3R

CL2R

FPLP CATVP OFNP OFCP

CL3P

CL2P

NONCONDUCTIVE CONDUCTIVE

NEC ARTICLES

038077725 028067008

CMR

CMGCM

Test Requirements

NFP A 262(UL-910Steiner Tunnel)

UL-1666(Vertical Shaft)

UL-1 685Vertical Trayor CSA FT4(UL 1581)

VW -1(Vertical Flame)

FIRE-RESISTANCE LEVEL

BLX

BMR

BM

BLP CMPCL3P

CMRCL3RCMGCMCL3CMXCL3X

Cables indicated can be substituted.

MULTI-CONDUCTOR

MULTI-CONDUCTOR

MULTI-CONDUCTOR

COAX

COAX

COAX

COAX

Definition NEC Type

CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, CMX Communications Cables CL3P, CL3R, CL3, CL3X,CL2P, CL2R, CL2, CL2X

Class 2 and Class 3 Remote-Control, Signaling and Power Limited Cables

FPLP, FPLR, FPL Power Limited Fire Alarm CablesCATVP, CATVR, CATV, CATVX Community Antenna Television and Radio Distribution CablesOFNP, OFNR, OFNG, OFN Nonconductive Optical Fiber Cables OFCP, OFCR, OFCG, OFC Conductive Optical Fiber Cables PLTC Power Limited Tray Cables BMR, BM, BLP, BLX Network-powered Broadband Communications Cables

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National Electrical Code and NEC are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Quincy, MA

Sound, Security, Alarm

[email protected] 800-238-7514

All cables other than“Network-Powered Broadband Cables”

(BMR, BM, BLP, BLX)shall be coaxial cables.

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Multi-Conductor Unshielded, Non-Plenum Listed by UL as Type CMR and/or CL3R cables for use in NEC® Article 800 and/or 725 installations.

Applications Wiring of intercom, security, audio, background music and power limited control circuits (2-4 conductor recommended for single channel use only).

Conductors Stranded or solid, bare copper

Insulation Premium-grade color-coded S-R PVC

Jacket Gray PVC

Suitable for use from -20°C to 75°C

Suggested voltage rating of 300V

Specifi cations

Part No.No. of Cond. AWG

Conductor Stranding

Nom. Ins.Thick. (in)

Nom. Jacket Thick. (in)

Nom. O.D. (in)

Weight (lbs/M-ft)

2C22B7NS 2 22 7/30 .008 .015 .122 10

3C22B7NS 3 22 7/30 .008 .015 .129 10

4C22B7NS 4 22 7/30 .008 .015 .156 20

6C22B7NS 6 22 7/30 .008 .015 .164 20

8C22B7NS 8 22 7/30 .008 .015 .180 30

10C22B7NS 10 22 7/30 .008 .015 .212 30

12C22B7NS 12 22 7/30 .008 .015 .219 40

2C20B7NS 2 20 7/28 .008 .015 .134 10

3C20B7NS 3 20 7/28 .008 .015 .134 15.5

4C20B7NS 4 20 7/28 .008 .015 .142 20

2C18B1NS 2 18 Solid .009 .015 .144 20

2C18B7NS 2 18 7/26 .009 .015 .156 20

3C18B7NS 3 18 7/26 .009 .015 .166 25

4C18B7NS 4 18 7/26 .009 .015 .187 32

2C16B19NS 2 16 19/.0117 .009 .015 .178 25

4C16B19NS 4 16 19/.0117 .009 .015 .214 47

(CL3R only per NEC)

2C14B19NS 2 14 19/.0147 .013 .015 .224 40

2C12B19NS 2 12 19/.0185 .013 .015 .260 60

See referenced pages in the Hardware & Supplies section:

Installation HardwareAcme 25A or 75A Staple Gun - I-3

Suggested Prep Tool721 Multi-Wire Stripper/Cutter - I-9

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Multi-Conductor Shielded, Non-Plenum Listed by UL as Type CMR and/or CL3R cables for use in NEC® Article 800 and/or 725 installations.

Applications Wiring of intercom, security, audio, background music and power limited control circuits.


Insulation Premium-grade color-coded S-R PVC

Shield Overall polyester-supported aluminum foil, with a stranded, tinned copper drain wire to facilitate grounding

Jacket Gray PVC



Specifi cations

Part No.No. of Cond. AWG

Conductor Stranding

Nom. Ins.Thick. (in)

Nom. Jacket

Thick. (in)

Nom. O.D. (in)

Weight (lbs/M-ft)

1P22B1PS 2 22 Solid .008 .015 .120 11

1P22B7PS 2 22 7/30 .008 .015 .132 12.5

3C22B70S 3 22 7/30 .008 .015 .135 15

4C22B70S 4 22 7/30 .008 .015 .147 18

6C22B70S 6 22 7/30 .008 .015 .173 29

8C22B70S 8 22 7/30 .008 .015 .195 32

10C22B70S 10 22 7/30 .008 .018 .230 42

12C22B70S 12 22 7/30 .008 .015 .235 49

2C20B70S 2 20 7/28 .008 .015 .142 17

3C20B70S 3 20 7/28 .008 .015 .151 21

4C20B70S 4 20 7/28 .008 .015 .171 26

2C18B10S 2 18 Solid .009 .015 .151 21

2C18B70S 2 18 7/26 .009 .015 .164 23

3C18B70S 3 18 7/26 .009 .015 .173 30

4C18B70S 4 18 7/26 .009 .015 .192 37

1P16B19PS 2 16 19/.0117 .010 .015 .189 32

(CL3R only per NEC)

1P14B19PS 2 14 19/.0147 .013 .015 .245 50

1P12B19PS 2 12 19/.0185 .013 .015 .281 67




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Applications Security, audio, intercom, power limited control circuits

Multi-Conductor Unshielded, Plenum NEC® 725 and/or 800, UL listed as to fire and smoke only.

Insulated and jacketed cable designed for installation through air plenums without metal conduit.




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Insulation Low-smoke, low-flame approved compound

Jacket Low-smoke, low-flame approved compound

Specifi cations

1 Black 7 Orange

2 Red 8 Yellow

3 White 9 Violet

4 Green 10 Gray

5 Brown 11 Pink

6 Blue 12 Tan

Color Ordering Chart

Part No.

No. of Cond. AWG

Conductor Stranding Conductor

Nom. O.D. (in)

Weight (lbs/M-ft)

2C22B1NSP 2 22 Solid Bare .108 15

2C22B7NSP 2 22 7/30 Bare .120 15

3C22B7NSP 3 22 7/30 Bare .127 18


4C22B7NSP 4 22 7/30 Bare .139 20

6C22B7NSP 6 22 7/30 Bare .164 25

8C22B7NSP 8 22 7/30 Bare .178 31

10C22B7NSP 10 22 7/30 Bare .205 43

12C22B7NSP 12 22 7/30 Bare .215 48


3C18B7NSP 3 18 7/26 Bare .166 26


4C18B7NSP 4 18 7/26 Bare .187 39


5C18B7NSP 5 18 7/26 Bare .205 45


6C18B7NSP 6 18 7/26 Bare .225 51


8C18B7NSP 8 18 7/26 Bare .240 67


10C18B7NSP 10 18 7/26 Bare .285 82

1P16B19NSP 2 16 19/29 Bare .185 30

3C16B19NSP 3 16 19/29 Bare .195 37

4C16B19NSP 4 16 19/29 Bare .215 52

1P14B19NSP 2 14 19/.0117 Bare .225 39

3C14B19NSP 3 14 19/.0117 Bare .240 56

4C14B19NSP 4 14 19/.0117 Bare .265 73

1P12B7NSP 2 12 19/.0185 Bare .267 60

4C12B7NSP 4 12 19/.0185 Bare .298 110

Conductor

Color

Conductor

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Multi-Conductor Shielded, Plenum NEC® 725 and/or 800, UL listed as to fire and smoke only.

Insulated and jacketed cable designed for installation through air plenums without metal conduit.

Applications Security, audio, intercom, power limited control circuits.




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Part No.

No. of Cond. AWG

Conductor Stranding Conductor

Nom. O.D. (in)

Weight (lbs/M-ft)

1P22B10SP 2 22 Solid Bare .118 15

1P22B70SP 2 22 7/30 Bare .120 15

3C22B70SP 3 22 7/30 Bare .129 18

4C22B70SP 4 22 7/30 Bare .135 20

5C22B70SP 5 22 7/30 Bare .150 24

6C22B70SP 6 22 7/30 Bare .175 30

8C22B70SP 8 22 7/30 Bare .199 35

10C22B70SP 10 22 7/30 Bare .224 42

12C22B70SP 12 22 7/30 Bare .236 50

1P18B10SP 2 18 Solid Bare .150 22

1P18B70SP 2 18 7/26 Bare .160 24

3C18B70SP 3 18 7/26 Bare .170 31

4C18B70SP 4 18 7/26 Bare .190 38

5C18B70SP 5 18 7/26 Bare .205 48

6C18B70SP 6 18 7/26 Bare .230 52

8C18B70SP 8 18 7/26 Bare .245 66

10C18B70SP 10 18 7/26 Bare .265 83

1P16B190SP 2 16 19/29 Bare .190 33

3C16B190SP 3 16 19/29 Bare .205 45

4C16B190SP 4 16 19/29 Bare .225 59

2C14B190SP 2 14 19/27 Bare .225 51

4C14B190SP 4 14 19/27 Bare .270 76


Insulation Low-smoke, low-flame approved compound

Shield Overall Mylar/aluminum foil tape with a stranded, tinned copper drain wire

Jacket Low-smoke, low-flame approved compound

Specifi cations



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Twisted Pair, Shielded Each Pair Individually Shielded NEC® Type CM.


Installation HardwareAcme 25A, 37A or 75A Staple Gun - I-3


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Conductors Stranded, tinned copper

Insulation PVC

Shield Overall Mylar/aluminum foil tape with a stranded, tinned copper drain wire on each pair

Jacket Gray PVC

Specifi cations

Some air plenum designs also stocked.

Part No.No. of Pairs AWG

Cond. Stranding

Nom. Ins. Thick.

(in)

Nom. Jacket

Thick. (in)Nom.

O.D. (in)Weight

(lbs/M-ft)

2P22T7EPS 2 22 7/30 .010 .045 .190 42

3P22T7EPS 3 22 7/30 .010 .045 .295 53

6P22T7EPS 6 22 7/30 .010 .045 .375 87

9P22T7EPS 9 22 7/30 .010 .045 .430 113

11P22T7EPS 11 22 7/30 .010 .045 .465 130

12P22T7EPS 12 22 7/30 .010 .045 .480 143

15P22T7EPS 15 22 7/30 .010 .060 .565 187

19P22T7EPS 19 22 7/30 .010 .060 .620 234

27P22T7EPS 27 22 7/30 .010 .060 .709 346

3P20T10EPS 3 20 10/30 .013 .045 .340 57

6P20T10EPS 6 20 10/30 .013 .045 .435 101

9P20T10EPS 9 20 10/30 .013 .060 .550 148

12P20T10EPS 12 20 10/30 .013 .060 .617 188

15P20T10EPS 15 20 10/30 .013 .060 .689 253

3P18T16EPS 3 18 16/30 .016 .045 .404 79

6P18T16EPS 6 18 16/30 .016 .045 .495 166

9P18T16EPS 9 18 16/30 .016 .060 .655 232

12P18T16EPS 12 18 16/30 .016 .070 .735 312

15P18T16EPS 15 18 16/30 .016 .070 .819 373



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Part No. Description AWG Conductor Shield Ohms Jacket Nom. OD (in)

2C18WI6DUAL RG-6 - CATV 18 Solid CCS Foil + 60% Alum. Braid 75 PVC .270 x .595

3C18BIRG6URG-6 - CATV

Pair 18 Stranded Unshielded18 Solid BC Foil + 95% TC 75 PVC .270 x .493

3C22X759URG-59 - CATV

+ 1 Pr. 22 Shielded22

Stranded BC

95% BC w/Foil on 76 PVC.242 x .445

3C20X159U1RG-59 - CATV + 1 Pr. 18

Unshielded20 Solid BC 95% BC 75 PVC .238 x .440

3C20B059UPRG-59 - CMP

+ 1 Pr. 18 Unshielded20 Solid BC 95% BC 75 Plenum .200 x .383

Siamese Coaxial CableAvailable with either dual coaxial cables or coaxial cable with a twisted

pair and also in a plenum-rated design for installation in a drop ceiling or a raised floor.

These cables are easier to install than standard coaxial cables and are ideal for dual Direct Broadcast System (DBS) applications where one dish is used to serve two receivers. They also are critical for satellite hookup where a powered-pair cable is desired. Other applications for these coaxial cables include sound and security surveillance cameras where the coaxial cable transmits the audio/video signal and the twisted pair is used to control the pan and tilt function of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera.

In today’s uncertain world, security installations are occurring at a double-digit growth rate. Security cameras are being installed in virtually every office, school and government facility, on highways and in traffic control centers and in most industrial, commercial and manufacturing facilities.


Installation HardwareCollapsible Cable Caddy - I-3

Suggested Prep ToolsDrop Cable Slitter - I-8Universal Drop Trimmer - I-9 For 59, 6, and 11 or SDT 596-250 for 59 and 6 series cables and SDT11-250 for 11 series cable Coaxial Cable Cutter - I-5

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Composite Access Control Cable Belden’s Banana Peel® Cables Help Ensure Limited Access Into a Secure Area

Banana Peel cables offer the installers of access control devices - includ-ing electronic identification equipment such as card readers, retina scanners and hand-scanning devices - a host of labor-saving and easy-iden-tification features. Whether the installation takes place in a commercial building, hospital, school, corporate site or government facility, these control cables bring a whole new level of ease and convenience to the work site.

Features & Benefits:

Conductors 3 shielded multi-conductors, 1 shielded multi-pair

Insulation PVC

Jacket PVC (components only)

Specifications

Standard - Riser and Plenum

Part No. 558AFS - Riser-rated (Plenum also available)NEC® 800, Type CMR CEC Type CMG FT4

Conductors 3 unshielded multi-conductors, 1 shielded multi-conductor

Insulation Flamarrest®


Specifications

Type 2 - Riser and Plenum

Part No. 558GMS - Riser-rated (Plenum also available)NEC® 800, Type CMR CEC Type CMG FT4

Conductors 3 shielded multi-conductors, 1 shielded multi-pair

Insulation PVC

Jackets PVC (components and overall)

Specifications

Riser and Plenum (Jacketed)

Part No. 558AFJ - Riser-rated (Plenum also available)NEC® 800, Type CMR CEC Type CMG FT4

Conductors 2 shielded multi-conductors, 2 shielded multi-pairs

Insulation Flamarrest®


Specifications

Exit Reader Type - Riser and Plenum

Part No. 558GFS - Riser-rated (Plenum also available)NEC® 800, Type CMR CEC Type CMG FT4

Available in both jacketed and jacketless configurations

Banana Peel jacketless cables eliminate a step in the process because there is no overall jacket to strip

Smaller O.D. than traditional composites, improv-ing the cable’s overall bend radius for faster, easier installation

Breakout versatility is certain since the individual cables can be connected to the junction box or re-routed to the application site

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The individual cables are color-coded by application for easy identification, minimizing termination problems due to incorrect choice of cable

Cables have the application printed on the individ-ual cable components: Lock Power, Card Reader, Door Contact and Request Exit (Rex/Spare) ensur-ing correct cable choice

The individual cable jackets are sequentially marked at 2' intervals and the cables are available in 1,000'/305m put-ups

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Sample configurations:



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Combination Cable Listed by UL as Type CM and/or CL2 cables for use in NEC® Article 725 installations.

Applications Suitable for wiring security, sound/audio, intercom, and background music systems.

Thermostat Cable Listed by UL as Type CL2 cable for use in NEC Article 725 installations.


Installation HardwareAcme 25A Staple Gun - I-3


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Conductors Stranded bare and/or tinned copper

Insulation Premium-grade, color-coded PVC, polypropylene or PE

Shield Polyester-supported aluminum foil with a tinned copper drain wire

Jacket Premium-grade gray PVC



Specifi cations

Part No. No. of Cond AWG

Conductor Stranding

Nom. Ins. Thick.

(in)Nom.

Jacket

Nom. O.D. (in)

Weight (lbs/M-ft)

2P22T7PIP02 shielded

2 unshielded22 22

7/30 TC 7/30 TC

.01 .02 .178 19

2P0T7PIP02 shielded

2 unshielded20 18

7/28 TC 7/26 TC

.01 .02 .210 39.5

3C22T7PIC02 shielded

1 unshielded22 22

7/28 TC 7/28 TC

.01 .02 .199 28

2P20T7PIP02 shielded

2 unshielded20 20

7/28 TC 7/28 TC

.01 .02 .201 34.8

Brown jacket, also available in white.

Part No. No. of Cond. AWG Conductor Nom. O.D. (in)

Weight (lbs/M-ft)

2C18B1STAT 2 18 Solid .140 19

3C18B1STAT 3 18 Solid .149 26

4C18B1STAT 4 18 Solid .158 35

5C18B1STAT 5 18 Solid .174 40

6C18B1STAT 6 18 Solid .184 47

8C18B1STAT 8 18 Solid .208 56

10C18B1STAT 10 18 Solid .227 68

12C18B1STAT 12 18 Solid .245 78



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Applications Wiring of fire alarms, smoke detectors, voice communications, burglar alarms and other dedicated fire protective circuits.

Power Limited Alarm Wire Non-Plenum, Shielded Listed by UL as Type FPLR or FPL cable for use in NEC® Article 760 installations.




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FPLR, Cabled Conductors Part No.

No. of Conductors AWG

Jacket Thickness (in) Nom. O.D. (in)

Weight (lbs/M-ft)

1P18B1FPLRS 1 pair 18 .015 .160 23

4C18B1FPLRS 4 18 .015 .185 36

1P16B1FPLRS 1 pair 16 .015 .182 29

4C16B1FPLRS 4 16 .015 .210 50

1P14B1FPLRS 1 pair 14 .015 .222 43

4C14B1FPLRS 4 14 .015 .270 70

1P12B1FPLRS 1 pair 12 .015 .255 66

4C12B1FPLRS 4 12 .015 .295 107

Conductors Solid, bare copper

Insulation Premium-grade, color-coded S-R PVC on FPLR premium.Approved thermoplastic compound on mid-cap.

Shield Overall polyester-supported aluminum foil with a stranded, tinned copper wire to facilitate grounding

Jacket Premium-grade red PVC suitable for use from 20°C to 75°C


Specifi cations

FPL “Mid Cap” Shielded These products are designed to meet the demanding lower-capacitance requirements of microprocessor-controlled fire alarm systems.

Part No.



Weight (lbs/M-ft)

1P18B1FPLSM 2 18 .02 .189 22

1P16B1FPLSM 2 16 .02 .212 30

For capacitance between conductors and capacitance between one conductor and other conductors connected to shield, please check with your sales representative.



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Power Limited Alarm Wire Non-Plenum, Unshielded Listed by UL as Type FPLR or FPL cable for use in NEC® Article 760 installations.

FPL “Mid Cap” These products are designed to meet the demanding lower-capacitance requirements of microprocessor-controlled fire alarm systems.




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Weight (lbs/M-ft)

1P18B1FPLR 1 tw. pair 18 .015 .146 17

4C18B1FPLR 4 18 .015 .178 33

6C18B1FPLR 6 18 .015 .208 43

8C18B1FPLR 8 18 .015 .238 58

10C18B1FPLR 10 18 .015 .262 73

12C18B1FPLR 12 18 .015 .285 82

1P16B1FPLR 1 tw. pair 16 .015 .173 24

4C16B1FPLR 4 16 .015 .205 45

1P14B1FPLR 1 tw. pair 14 .018 .200 45

4C14B1FPLR 4 14 .018 .255 65

1P12B1FPLR 1 tw. pair 12 .018 .250 53

4C12B1FPLR 4 12 .018 .294 99

Part No.



Weight (lbs/M-ft)

1P18B1FPLM 2 18 .02 .18 22

1P16B1FPLM 2 16 .02 .21 32

For capacitance between conductors, please check with your sales representative.

Conductors Solid, bare copper

Insulation Premium-grade, color-coded S-R PVC on FPLR premium.Approved thermoplastic compound on mid-cap.

Jacket Premium-grade red PVC suitable for use from 20°C to 75°C


Specifi cations

Part No. No. of Cond. AWG Nom. O.D. (in)Weight

(lbs/M-ft)Colors Avail.

2C18B1FPLR 2 18 .106 x .210 21 1,2,3,4,5

2C16B1FPLR 2 16 .125 x .223 27 1,2,3

2C14B1FPLR 2 14 .130 x .259 41 2

2C12B1FPLR 2 12 .172 x .286 60 2

1 White

2 Red

3 Black

4 Blue

5 Brown

Color Chart

FPLR, Parallel Construction This is an unlimited rip design, using solid, bare copper conductors with a .032" thick PVC insulation. Conductor polarity is identified by a ridge and legend printed on the insulation of one conductor.



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Power Limited Alarm Wire Plenum Listed by UL as Type FPLP cable for use in NEC® Article 760 installations.

Applications Wiring of fire alarms, smoke detectors, voice communications, burglar alarms and other dedicated fire protective circuits.




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Conductors Solid, bare copper to ASTM B-3

Insulation Plenum-approved thermoplastic compound

Shield Overall polyester-supported aluminum foil with a stranded, tinned copper wire to facilitate grounding

Jacket Plenum-approved compound, suitable for use from 20°C to 75°C


Specifi cations

FPLP, Unshielded Part No. No. of Cond. AWG Nom. O.D. (in) Weight (lbs/M-ft)

1P18B1FPLP 1 tw. pair 18 .140 30

4C18B1FPLP 4 18 .165 40

6C18B1FPLP 6 18 .186 46

1P16B1FPLP 1 tw. pair 16 .180 45

4C16B1FPLP 4 16 .195 55

1P14B1FPLP 1 tw. pair 14 .190 50

4C14B1FPLP 4 14 .225 80

1P12B1FPLP 1 tw. pair 12 .250 60

4C12B1FPLP 4 12 .274 100

FPLP, ShieldedPart No. No. of Cond. AWG Nom. O.D. (in) Weight (lbs/M-ft)

1P18B1FPLPS 1 tw. pair 18 .145 33

4C18B1FPLPS 4 18 .170 45

1P16B1FPLPS 1 tw. pair 16 .185 48

4C16B1FPLPS 4 16 .198 60

1P14B1FPLPS 1 tw. pair 14 .195 55

4C14B1FPLPS 4 14 .230 84

1P12B1FPLPS 1 tw. pair 12 .259 65

4C12B1FPLPS 4 12 .283 114

FPLP “Mid Cap” These products are designed to meet the demanding lower-capacitance requirements of microprocessor-controlled fire alarm systems.

Part No. No. of Cond. AWGJacket

Thickness (in) Nom. O.D. (in)Weight

(lbs/M-ft)

1P18B1FPLPM* 2 18 .015 .164 18

1P16B1FPLPM* 2 16 .015 .193 30.5

1P18B1FPPMS** 2 18 .015 .169 22.2

1P16B1FPPMS** *Unshielded **Shielded

2 16 .015 .198 34.7 For capacitance between conductors and capacitance between one conductor and other conductors connected to shield, please check with your sales representative.



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CI 2-Hour Fire-Rated Survivability Achieved With Code-Recognized Cable and Installation Practices

Qualified to UL 2196 - “Standard for Tests for Fire Resistive Cables” which includes a two-hour fire exposure (accepted as representing an intense, fully-developed fire within a building), water exposure and several electri-cal tests and monitoring to assure its circuit integrity performance. All of this in a robust, non-armored fire alarm cable that is flexible, easy to install and requires no special procedures to meet code requirements.

Features & Benefits

Recognized two-hour fire-ratingUL Listed as Type FPLR-CIConsiderable economic savings over other recognized fire rating methodsNo special procedures to meet code requirementsRobust, flexible construction provides ease of installationLowest available capacitance rating of any standard fire alarm cable

Performance

Meets National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) requirements for survivabilityUL Standard 1424 Cables for Power-Limited Fire Alarm CircuitsUL Standard 2196 Standard for Tests for Fire Resistive Cables

UL Standard 1666 Test for flame propagation height of electrical ... cables installed vertically in shafts

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Unshielded — UL Listing: NEC Type FPLR-CI

Shielded Overall — UL Listing: NEC Type FPLR-CI

Copper AWG Size STRAND

No. of Conductors inch

mm lbs/M-ft kg/km

pf/ft pf/m

DC Resistance (ohms/M-ft)

18 - solid 2 .310 7.9 54 80 26 85 6.7

18 - solid 4 .355 9.0 77 115 26 85 6.7

18 - solid 6 .415 10.5 106 158 26 85 6.7

18 - solid 8 .490 12.4 139 207 26 85 6.7

16 - solid 2 .330 8.4 63 94 30 98 4.2

16 - solid 4 .375 9.5 96 143 30 98 4.2

14 - 7 str 2 .370 9.4 81 121 36 118 2.6

14 - 7 str 4 .425 10.8 126 188 36 118 2.6

12 - 7 str 2 .405 10.3 103 153 42 138 1.7

12 - 7 str 4 .470 11.9 168 250 42 138 1.7

Nominal Capacitance

Overall Diameter Weight


No. of Conductors inch

mm

lbs/M-ft kg/km

pf/ft pf/m


18 - solid 2 .330 8.4 54 80 15 48 6.7

18 - solid 4 .375 9.5 78 116 15 48 6.7

18 - solid 6 .435 11.0 107 159 15 48 6.7

18 - solid 8 .510 13.0 140 208 15 48 6.7

16 - solid 2 .350 8.9 64 95 17 56 4.2

16 - solid 4 .400 10.2 96 143 17 56 4.2

14 - 7 str 2 .390 9.9 82 122 19 62 2.6

14 - 7 str 4 .445 11.3 127 189 19 62 2.6

12 - 7 str 2 .425 10.8 104 155 21 69 1.7

12 - 7 str 4 .490 12.4 170 253 21 69 1.7

Nominal Capacitance

Overall Diameter Weight



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CIC 2-Hour Fire-Rated Maintain Circuit Integrity and Physical Protection with a Simple, In-Conduit Solution

A cost-effective means of providing “survivability” as required by the National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72). Additionally, it can dramatically increase the reliability of any fire alarm system when it needs it the most (i.e. system is under attack by fire and water). Flexible and easy to install without the need for any special tools, hardware or instructions. Another benefit of the fire-rated construction is extremely low-capacitance, improving system performance and eliminating the need for special mid-cap cables.

Features & Benefits

Recognized two-hour fire-rating when installed in common 1/2" (or larger) EMT conduitMaximum physical protection is provided by conduit installationConsiderable economic savings over other recognized fire-rating methodsLowest available capacitance rating of any standard fire alarm cable (see data table below)

Performance

Meets National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) requirements for survivabilityClassified two-hour fire-rating per UL Standard for Tests for Fire Resistive Cables, UL 2196, with exposure up to 1,850°F, immediate application of water and maintenance of full utilization voltage and electrical load throughout the testUL Listed as NEC® Type FPL Fire Alarm Cable per UL Standard #1424 and UL Listed as NEC® Type NPLF per UL Standard #1425Electrical Circuit Protective System (FHIT) #24 of the UL Fire Resistance Directory

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Unshielded — Dual UL Listing: NEC Type FPLR-CIC and NEC Type NPLF

Shielded Overall — Dual UL Listing: NEC Type FPLR-CIC and NEC Type NPLF


No. of Conductors inch mm lbs/M-ft kg/km pf/ft pf/m

DC Resistance

(ohms/M-ft)

8 - solid 2 .33 8.4 57 85 26 85 6.5

18 - solid 4 .38 9.7 81 121 26 85 6.5

18 - solid 6 .44 11.2 110 164 26 85 6.5

18 - solid 8 .51 13.0 142 211 26 85 6.5

16 - solid 2 .35 8.9 66 98 30 98 4.1

16 - solid 4 .40 10.2 99 147 30 98 4.1


No. of Conductors inch mm lbs/M-ft kg/km

pf/ft pf/m


8 - solid 2 .33 8.4 53 79 15 48 6.5

18 - solid 4 .37 9.4 76 113 15 48 6.5

18 - solid 6 .43 10.9 104 155 15 48 6.5

18 - solid 8 .51 13.0 136 202 15 48 6.5

16 - solid 2 .33 8.4 62 92 17 56 4.1

16 - solid 4 .4 0 10.2 94 140 17 56 4.1

Nominal Capacitance

Strand sizes 14 and 12 also available.

Strand sizes 14 and 12 also available.

Overall Diameter

Nominal CapacitanceOverall Diameter

Weight

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RHH 2-Hour Fire-RatedA Low-Cost, High-Reliability Fire-Rated Cable System

A cost-effective means for providing two hour fire protection as required for your most critical circuits; it replaces Mineral Insulated (MI) cable, concrete encasement or construction of unnecessary fire barriers as the optimum way to protect critical circuits against attack by fire and water. Beyond the obvious economical advantage, RHH cable can be installed in long lengths (using standard pull through fittings and labor rates), does NOT require special tools or connectors and (with proper planning) circuit expansion, replacement or resizing can readily be accomplished.

Features & Benefits

Recognized two-hour fire-ratingUL Listed type RHH 600V, 90°C RatingInstalls in common 1/2" (or larger) EMT conduitPhysical protection provided by conduitLOOKS, FEELS and INSTALLS like standard RHHNo special tools, connectors or proceduresMeets requirements of NEC® Article 517 Healthcare FacilitiesNo cable length restrictions

Performance

Exceeds fire rating requirements of NEC® Articles 695 and 700Classified two-hour fire rating per UL Standard for Tests for Fire Resistive Cables, UL 2196, with exposure up to 1,850°F, immediate application of water hose stream and maintenance of full utilization voltage and electrical load throughout the testMeets all of the requirements of UL Subject #44 for rubber-insulated Type RHHElectrical Circuit Protective System (FHIT) #25 of the UL Fire Resistance Directory

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* Ampacity based on three current carrying conductors in a conduit and a 30ºC (88ºF) ambient temperature.** See national electrical code (NFPA 70) section 240-3.*** Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) per NFPA 70. For rigid metal conduit see NFPA 70, Chapter 9.NOTE: Table does not take voltage drop into consideration.

Approx. Weight

Jacket Thickness

Insulation Thickness

Overall Diameter

Ampacity* Amps

EMT Size*** Part No.

Copper Size

AWG/MCMNo. of

Strands inch mm inch mm inch mm lbs/M-ft kg/km

75°C 90°C3

Cond.4

Cond.

RHH14 14 7 .045 1.14 .015 .38 .197 5.00 30 45 15** 15** 1/2" 3/4"

RHH12 12 7 .045 1.14 .015 .38 .216 5.49 40 60 20** 20** 1/2" 3/4"

RHH10 10 7 .045 1.14 .015 .38 .248 6.30 56 83 30** 30** 3/4" 3/4"

RHH8 8 7 .060 1.52 .030 .76 .337 8.56 97 144 50 55 1" 1-1/4"

RHH6 6 7 .060 1.52 .030 .76 .369 9.37 135 201 65 75 1" 1-1/4"

RHH4 4 7 .060 1.52 .030 .76 .418 1.62 193 287 85 95 1-1/4" 1-1/4"

RHH3 3 7 .060 1.52 .030 .76 .445 11.30 233 347 100 110 1-1/4" 1-1/2"

RHH2 2 7 .060 1.52 .030 .76 .478 12.14 283 421 115 130 1-1/4" 1-1/2"

RHH1 1 19 .080 2.03 .045 1.14 .590 14.99 389 579 130 150 2" 2"

RHH10 1/0 19 .080 2.03 .045 1.14 .631 16.03 471 701 150 170 2-1/2" 2"

RHH20 2/0 19 .080 2.03 .045 1.14 .674 17.12 571 850 175 195 2" 2-1/2"

RHH30 3/0 19 .080 2.03 .045 1.14 .725 18.42 700 1,042 200 225 2" 2-1/2"

RHH40 4/0 19 .080 2.03 .045 1.14 .780 19.81 855 1,272 230 260 2-1/2" 2-1/2"

When installed per UL Electrical Circuit Protective System (FHIT) #25 and all provisions of the National Electical Code (NFPA 70)




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References and Ratings

UL 62, 83, 1424, 1479, 1569, 1581 File Reference E80042

NEC® 300.22(C), 392, 330, 430.2, 518, 530, 645, 725, 760, 760.71(D)

Federal Specification A-A-59544 (formerly J-C-30B)

NEC® Listed for Cable Tray

One-, two- and three-hour through penetration Fire Wall Rated File R-14929

NFPA 262 (formerly UL 910) Plenum Rated - FPLP

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MC Cable - Fire Alarm/Control Cable™ Suitable for use in plenums, ducts or other spaces used for environ-mental air. Color-coded red. Standard sizes are 12-14 AWG.

2 black, white

4 black, white, red, blue

6black, white, red, blue, yellow, orange

8

black, white, red, blue, yellow, orange, brown, purple

Stocking Sizes Color Codes

Conductor

120V

Colo

rs

Armor Galvanized, interlocking steel strip (red striped)

Conductors Solid Copper

Insulation TFN and/or THHN

Assembly Cover Polyester assembly tape; optional laminated aluminum/Mylar® shield with tinned copper drain wire

Max. Temp. Rating FPLP 105°C (dry)

MC 90°C (dry)

Grounding One or more grounding conductors may be bare or insulated green. See chart below.

Max. Voltage Rating 300V (FPLP)/600V (MC)

Specifi cations

Trade Size

Grounding Conductor

AWG

Approx. Weight/

1,000'(lbs)Armor Min.

O.D. (in)

So

lid

TF

N

18-2 Solid 18 bare 115 .410

18-4 Solid 18 bare 130 .430

18-6 Solid 18 bare 170 .490

18-8 Solid 18 bare 190 .510

16-2 Solid 16 bare 130 .420

16-4 Solid 16 bare 155 .440

16-6 Solid 16 bare 205 .510

16-8 Solid 16 bare 230 .520

So

lid

TH

HN

14-2 Solid 14 green 175 .470

14-4 Solid 14 green 230 .510

14-6 Solid 14 green 250 .520

14-8 Solid 14 green 325 .585

12-2 Solid 12 green 215 .495

12-4 Solid 12 green 295 .565

Tw

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ield

ed P

air

s 18-2 Solid (1 pair) 18 tinned*** 120 .420

18-2 Solid (1 pair) & 14-2 Solid (1 pr) 14 tinned*** 290 .640

16-2 Solid (1 pair) 16 tinned*** 135 .430

16-4 Solid (2 pair) 16 tinned*** 160 .450

16-2 Solid (1 pr) & add. green ground 16 green 190 .500

16-2 Solid (1 pair) & 12-2 Solid unshielded** 12 green 280 .585

14-2 Solid (1 pair) 14 green 170 .470

14-4 Solid (2 pair) 14 green 230 .565

Sp

ecia

lty

Col

ors 14-2 Solid (blue, white) 14 green 175 .470

14-2 Solid (black, red) 14 green 175 .470

14-2 Solid (orange, yellow) 14 green 175 .470

14-2 Solid (gray, gray*) 14 green 175 .470

14-4 Solid (blue, blue*, white, white*) 14 green 230 .510

14-4 Solid (black, black*, red, red*) 14 green 230 .510

Note: All designations and weights are subject to normal manufactur-ing tolerances.

* with silver stripe

** 16-2 black/white, 16-2 black/red

*** Tinned copper drain/grounding conductor

Galvanized SteelInterlocked Armor(Color-Coded Red)

Nylon ThermoplasticTFN or THHN Insulation

Cable Tape

Copper Ground

Copper Conductors



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