Sound, Security, Alarm
Cable Substitution Chart
Per 2005 NEC ®
NEC ARTICLES
FIRE-RESISTANCE LEVEL
Test Requirements
800
725
760
820
770
830
PLENUM
4 (Highest)
CMP
COAX
MULTI-CONDUCTOR
NFP A 262
(UL-910
Steiner Tunnel)
CL3P
FPLP
CATVP
NONCONDUCTIVE
CONDUCTIVE
OFNP
OFCP
BLP
CMP
CL3P
CL2P
RISER
3
COAX
MULTI-CONDUCTOR
CMR
UL-1666
(Vertical Shaft)
BMR
CL3R
CATVR
FPLR
OFNR
OFCR
CL2R
GENERAL
PURPOSE
CMG
CM
2
COAX
MULTI-CONDUCTOR
FPL
UL-1 685
Vertical Tray
or CSA FT4
(UL 1581)
BM
PLTC
CATV
OFNG
OFCG
CL3
CL2
BLX
RESIDENTIAL
COAX
CMX
1 (Lowest)
CATVX
CL3X
VW -1
(Vertical Flame)
All cables other than
“Network-Powered Broadband Cables”
(BMR, BM, BLP, BLX)
shall be coaxial cables.
CL2X
CMR
CL3R
CMG
CM
CL3
CMX
CL3X
Cables indicated can be substituted.
NEC Type
CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, CMX
CL3P, CL3R, CL3, CL3X,
CL2P, CL2R, CL2, CL2X
FPLP, FPLR, FPL
CATVP, CATVR, CATV, CATVX
OFNP, OFNR, OFNG, OFN
OFCP, OFCR, OFCG, OFC
PLTC
BMR, BM, BLP, BLX
Definition
Communications Cables
Class 2 and Class 3 Remote-Control, Signaling and Power Limited Cables
Power Limited Fire Alarm Cables
Community Antenna Television and Radio Distribution Cables
Nonconductive Optical Fiber Cables
Conductive Optical Fiber Cables
Power Limited Tray Cables
Network-powered Broadband Communications 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.
Specifications
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
Applications
Wiring of intercom, security, audio, background music and power limited
control circuits (2-4 conductor recommended for single channel use only).
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
2C14B19NS
2
14
19/.0147
.013
.015
.224
40
2C12B19NS
2
12
19/.0185
.013
.015
.260
60
Part No.
(CL3R only per NEC)
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Installation Hardware
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Staple Gun - I-3
Suggested Prep Tool
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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.
Specifications
Conductors Stranded or solid, bare copper
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
Suitable for use from -20°C to 75°C
Suggested voltage rating of 300V
Applications
Wiring of intercom, security, audio, background music and power limited
control circuits.
Part No.
No. of
Cond.
2
1P22B1PS
AWG
Conductor
Stranding
Nom. Ins.
Thick. (in)
Nom.
Jacket
Thick. (in)
Nom.
O.D.
(in)
Weight
(lbs/M-ft)
22
Solid
.008
.015
.120
11
12.5
1P22B7PS
2
22
7/30
.008
.015
.132
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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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.
Specifications
Conductors Stranded or solid, bare copper
Insulation Low-smoke, low-flame approved compound
Jacket Low-smoke, low-flame approved compound
Applications
Security, audio, intercom, power limited control circuits
Weight
(lbs/M-ft)
Solid
Bare
.108
15
22
7/30
Bare
.120
15
18
3C22B7NSP
3
22
7/30
Bare
.127
4C22B1NSP
4
22
Solid
Bare
.124
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
3C18B1NSP
3
18
Solid
Bare
.150
24
3C18B7NSP
3
18
7/26
Bare
.166
26
4C18B1NSP
4
18
Solid
Bare
.165
30
4C18B7NSP
4
18
7/26
Bare
.187
39
5C18B1NSP
5
18
Solid
Bare
.165
40
5C18B7NSP
5
18
7/26
Bare
.205
45
6C18B1NSP
6
18
Solid
Bare
.200
47
6C18B7NSP
6
18
7/26
Bare
.225
51
8C18B1NSP
8
18
Solid
Bare
.220
61
8C18B7NSP
8
18
7/26
Bare
.240
67
10C18B1NSP
10
18
Solid
Bare
.260
75
10C18B7NSP
10
18
7/26
Bare
.285
82
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Hardware & Supplies section:
Installation Hardware
• Acme 25A or 75A
Staple Gun - I-3
Suggested Prep Tool
• 721 Multi-Wire
Stripper/Cutter - I-9
Color Ordering Chart
or
22
2
or
2
2C22B7NSP
ct
Nom. O.D.
(in)
du
2C22B1NSP
Conductor
or
Conductor
Stranding
ct
or
AWG
du
No. of
Cond.
Part No.
Bare
.185
30
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
4
Green
10
Gray
Brown
11
Pink
Blue
12
Tan
C
Black
7
Orange
2
Red
8
Yellow
3
White
9
Violet
1P12B7NSP
2
12
19/.0185
Bare
.267
60
4C12B7NSP
4
12
19/.0185
Bare
.298
110
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C
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5
4
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19/29
19/29
on
16
16
C
ol
2
3
on
1P16B19NSP
3C16B19NSP
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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.
Specifications
Conductors Stranded or solid, bare copper
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
Applications
Security, audio, intercom, power limited control circuits.
No. of
Cond.
AWG
Conductor
Stranding
Nom. O.D.
(in)
Weight
(lbs/M-ft)
1P22B10SP
2
22
Solid
1P22B70SP
2
22
7/30
Bare
.118
15
Bare
.120
3C22B70SP
3
22
7/30
15
Bare
.129
18
4C22B70SP
4
22
5C22B70SP
5
22
7/30
Bare
.135
20
7/30
Bare
.150
24
6C22B70SP
6
8C22B70SP
8
22
7/30
Bare
.175
30
22
7/30
Bare
.199
35
10C22B70SP
12C22B70SP
10
22
7/30
Bare
.224
42
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
Part No.
Other sizes available upon request.
Conductor
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Twisted Pair, Shielded
Each Pair Individually Shielded
NEC® Type CM.
Specifications
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
Applications
Intercom systems, computer interconnects.
No. of
Pairs
Part No.
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
253
15P20T10EPS
15
20
10/30
.013
.060
.689
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
Some air plenum designs also stocked.
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Siamese Coaxial Cable
Available 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.
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
RG-6 - CATV
Pair 18 Stranded Unshielded
18
Solid BC
Foil + 95% TC
75
PVC
.270 x .493
3C22X759U
RG-59 - CATV
+ 1 Pr. 22 Shielded
22
Stranded
BC
95% BC w/Foil on
76
PVC
3C20X159U1
RG-59 - CATV + 1 Pr. 18
Unshielded
20
Solid BC
95% BC
75
PVC
.238 x .440
3C20B059UP
RG-59 - CMP
+ 1 Pr. 18 Unshielded
20
Solid BC
95% BC
75
Plenum
.200 x .383
3C18BIRG6U
.242 x .445
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Installation Hardware
• Collapsible Cable Caddy - I-3
Suggested Prep Tools
• Drop Cable Slitter - I-8
• Universal 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 - including electronic identification equipment such as card readers, retina
scanners and hand-scanning devices - a host of labor-saving and easy-identification 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:
• 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
Call for a specification sheet.
• Short circuits, caused by contact with the center
conductor while stripping off the outer jacket, can
be prevented
• 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 individual cable components: Lock Power, Card Reader,
Door Contact and Request Exit (Rex/Spare) ensuring correct cable choice
• The individual cable jackets are sequentially
marked at 2' intervals and the cables are available
in 1,000'/305m put-ups
Sample configurations:
Riser and Plenum (Jacketed)
Standard - Riser and Plenum
Part No. 558AFJ - Riser-rated (Plenum also available)
NEC® 800, Type CMR
CEC Type CMG FT4
Part No. 558AFS - Riser-rated (Plenum also available)
NEC® 800, Type CMR
CEC Type CMG FT4
Specifications
Specifications
Conductors
Insulation
Jackets
3 shielded multi-conductors,
1 shielded multi-pair
PVC
PVC (components and overall)
Conductors
Insulation
Jacket
3 shielded multi-conductors,
1 shielded multi-pair
PVC
PVC (components only)
Type 2 - Riser and Plenum
Exit Reader Type - Riser and Plenum
Part No. 558GMS - Riser-rated (Plenum also available)
NEC® 800, Type CMR
CEC Type CMG FT4
Part No. 558GFS - Riser-rated (Plenum also available)
NEC® 800, Type CMR
CEC Type CMG FT4
Specifications
Specifications
Conductors
Insulation
Jacket
8
3 unshielded multi-conductors,
1 shielded multi-conductor
Flamarrest®
PVC (components only)
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Insulation
Jacket
2 shielded multi-conductors,
2 shielded multi-pairs
Flamarrest®
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Combination Cable
Listed by UL as Type CM and/or CL2 cables for use in NEC® Article 725
installations.
Specifications
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
Suitable for use from -20°C to 75°C
Suggested voltage rating of 300V
See referenced pages in the
Hardware & Supplies section:
Applications
Suitable for wiring security, sound/audio, intercom, and background music
systems.
Installation Hardware
• Acme 25A Staple Gun - I-3
Suggested Prep Tool
Nom. Ins.
Thick.
(in)
Nom.
Jacket
Nom.
O.D.
(in)
Weight
(lbs/M-ft)
Part No.
No. of Cond
AWG
Conductor
Stranding
2P22T7PIP0
2 shielded
2 unshielded
22
22
7/30 TC
7/30 TC
.01
.02
.178
19
2P0T7PIP0
2 shielded
2 unshielded
20
18
7/28 TC
7/26 TC
.01
.02
.210
39.5
3C22T7PIC0
2 shielded
1 unshielded
22
22
7/28 TC
7/28 TC
.01
.02
.199
28
2P20T7PIP0
2 shielded
2 unshielded
20
20
7/28 TC
7/28 TC
.01
.02
.201
34.8
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Stripper/Cutter - I-9
Thermostat Cable
Listed by UL as Type CL2 cable for use in NEC Article 725 installations.
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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Power Limited Alarm Wire
Non-Plenum, Shielded
Listed by UL as Type FPLR or FPL cable for use in NEC® Article 760 installations.
Specifications
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
Suggested voltage rating of 300V
Applications
Wiring of fire alarms, smoke detectors, voice communications, burglar
alarms and other dedicated fire protective circuits.
FPLR, Cabled Conductors
No. of
Conductors
AWG
Jacket
Thickness (in)
Nom. O.D. (in)
Weight
(lbs/M-ft)
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
Part No.
1P18B1FPLRS
FPL “Mid Cap” Shielded
These products are designed to meet the demanding lower-capacitance
requirements of microprocessor-controlled fire alarm systems.
No. of
Conductors
AWG
Jacket
Thickness (in)
Nom. O.D. (in)
Weight
(lbs/M-ft)
1P18B1FPLSM
2
18
.02
.189
22
1P16B1FPLSM
2
16
.02
.212
30
Part No.
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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• Acme 25A or 75A
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Non-Plenum, Unshielded
Listed by UL as Type FPLR or FPL cable for use in NEC® Article 760 installations.
Specifications
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
Suggested voltage rating of 300V
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.
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
2
Red
2C14B1FPLR
2
14
.130 x .259
41
2
3
Black
2C12B1FPLR
2
12
.172 x .286
60
2
4
Blue
5
Brown
Part No.
Color Chart
1
White
FPLR, Cabled Conductors
No. of
Conductors
AWG
Jacket
Thickness (in)
Nom. O.D. (in)
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
Part No.
12C18B1FPLR
12
18
.015
.285
82
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
1P16B1FPLR
FPL “Mid Cap”
These products are designed to meet the demanding lower-capacitance
requirements of microprocessor-controlled fire alarm systems.
No. of
Conductors
1P18B1FPLM
1P16B1FPLM
Part No.
AWG
Jacket
Thickness (in)
Nom. O.D. (in)
Weight
(lbs/M-ft)
2
18
.02
.18
22
2
16
.02
.21
32
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Hardware & Supplies section:
Installation Hardware
• Acme 25A or 75A
Staple Gun - I-3
Suggested Prep Tool
• 721 Multi-Wire
Stripper/Cutter - I-9
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Plenum
Listed by UL as Type FPLP cable for use in NEC® Article 760 installations.
Specifications
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
Applications
Plenum-approved compound, suitable for use from
20°C to 75°C
Suggested voltage rating of 300V
Wiring of fire alarms, smoke detectors, voice communications, burglar alarms
and other dedicated fire protective circuits.
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
AWG
Nom. O.D. (in)
Weight (lbs/M-ft)
FPLP, Shielded
Part No.
No. of Cond.
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.
No. of Cond.
AWG
Jacket
Thickness (in)
Nom. O.D. (in)
1P18B1FPLPM*
2
18
.015
.164
18
1P16B1FPLPM*
2
16
.015
.193
30.5
1P18B1FPPMS**
2
18
.015
.169
22.2
Part No.
Weight
(lbs/M-ft)
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Installation Hardware
• Acme 25A or 75A
Staple Gun - I-3
Suggested Prep Tool
• 721 Multi-Wire
Stripper/Cutter - I-9
1P16B1FPPMS**
2
16
.015
.198
34.7
For capacitance between conductors and capacitance between one conductor
*Unshielded
and other conductors connected to shield, please check with your sales representative.
**Shielded
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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 electrical 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-rating
• UL Listed as Type FPLR-CI
• Considerable economic savings over other recognized fire rating methods
• No special procedures to meet code requirements
• Robust, flexible construction provides ease of installation
• Lowest available capacitance rating of any standard fire alarm cable
Performance
• Meets National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) requirements for survivability
• UL Standard 1424 Cables for Power-Limited Fire Alarm Circuits
• UL Standard 2196 Standard for Tests for Fire Resistive Cables
• UL Standard 1666 Test for flame propagation height of electrical ... cables
installed vertically in shafts
Unshielded — UL Listing: NEC Type FPLR-CI
Overall
Diameter
inch
mm
Copper
AWG Size
STRAND
No. of
Conductors
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
Weight
lbs/M-ft kg/km
Nominal
Capacitance
pf/ft
pf/m
DC
Resistance
(ohms/M-ft)
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
Shielded Overall — UL Listing: NEC Type FPLR-CI
Nominal
Capacitance
pf/ft
pf/m
Copper
AWG Size
STRAND
No. of
Conductors
18 - solid
2
.310
7.9
54
80
26
85
6.7
18 - solid
4
.355
9.0
77
115
26
85
6.7
Overall
Diameter
inch
mm
Weight
lbs/M-ft
kg/km
DC
Resistance
(ohms/M-ft)
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
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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.
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Features & Benefits
• Recognized two-hour fire-rating when installed in common 1/2" (or
•
•
•
larger) EMT conduit
Maximum physical protection is provided by conduit installation
Considerable economic savings over other recognized fire-rating
methods
Lowest available capacitance rating of any standard fire alarm cable
(see data table below)
Installation Hardware
• Acme 25A or 75A
Staple Gun - I-3
Suggested Prep Tool
• 721 Multi-Wire
Stripper/Cutter - I-9
Performance
• Meets National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) requirements for survivability
• Classified 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 test
UL Listed as NEC® Type FPL Fire Alarm Cable per UL Standard #1424 and UL Listed as NEC® Type NPLF
per UL Standard #1425
Electrical Circuit Protective System (FHIT) #24 of the UL Fire Resistance Directory
Unshielded — Dual UL Listing: NEC Type FPLR-CIC and NEC Type NPLF
Overall Diameter
inch
mm
Copper AWG
Size STRAND
No. of
Conductors
8 - solid
2
.33
18 - solid
4
.37
9.4
18 - solid
6
.43
10.9
18 - solid
8
.51
13.0
16 - solid
2
.33
16 - solid
4
.4 0
8.4
Weight
lbs/M-ft kg/km
53
Nominal
Capacitance
pf/ft
pf/m
DC Resistance
(ohms/M-ft)
79
15
48
6.5
76
113
15
48
6.5
104
155
15
48
6.5
136
202
15
48
6.5
8.4
62
92
17
56
4.1
10.2
94
140
17
56
4.1
Strand sizes 14 and 12 also available.
Shielded Overall — Dual UL Listing: NEC Type FPLR-CIC and NEC Type NPLF
Copper AWG
Size STRAND
No. of
Conductors
Overall Diameter
inch
mm
Weight
lbs/M-ft
kg/km
Nominal
Capacitance
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
Strand sizes 14 and 12 also available.
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RHH 2-Hour Fire-Rated
A 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.
See referenced pages in the
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Features & Benefits
• Recognized two-hour fire-rating
• UL Listed type RHH 600V, 90°C Rating
• Installs in common 1/2" (or larger) EMT conduit
• Physical protection provided by conduit
• LOOKS, FEELS and INSTALLS like standard RHH
• No special tools, connectors or procedures
• Meets requirements of NEC® Article 517 Healthcare Facilities
• No cable length restrictions
Performance
Installation Hardware
• Acme 25A or 75A
Staple Gun - I-3
Suggested Prep Tool
• 721 Multi-Wire
Stripper/Cutter - I-9
• Exceeds fire rating requirements of NEC® Articles 695 and 700
• Classified 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 test
Meets all of the requirements of UL Subject #44 for rubber-insulated Type RHH
Electrical Circuit Protective System (FHIT) #25 of the UL Fire Resistance Directory
Copper
Size
AWG/MCM
No. of
Strands
RHH14
14
7
.045
RHH12
12
7
.045
RHH10
10
7
.045
RHH8
8
7
.060
RHH6
6
7
.060
RHH4
4
7
.060
1.52
RHH3
3
7
.060
1.52
Part
No.
Insulation
Thickness
inch
mm
Jacket
Thickness
inch
mm
Overall
Diameter
inch
mm
Approx.
Weight
lbs/M-ft
kg/km
Ampacity*
Amps
75°C 90°C
EMT Size***
3
4
Cond.
Cond.
1.14
.015
.38
.197
5.00
30
45
15**
15**
1/2"
3/4"
1.14
.015
.38
.216
5.49
40
60
20**
20**
1/2"
3/4"
1.14
.015
.38
.248
6.30
56
83
30**
30**
3/4"
3/4"
1.52
.030
.76
.337
8.56
97
144
50
55
1"
1-1/4"
1.52
.030
.76
.369
9.37
135
201
65
75
1"
1-1/4"
.030
.76
.418
1.62
193
287
85
95
1-1/4"
1-1/4"
.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"
4/0
19
.080
2.03
.045
1.14
.780
19.81
855
1,272
230
260
2-1/2"
2-1/2"
RHH40
When installed per UL Electrical Circuit Protective System (FHIT) #25 and all provisions of the National Electical Code (NFPA 70)
* 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.
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MC Cable - Fire Alarm/Control Cable™
Suitable for use in plenums, ducts or other spaces used for environmental air. Color-coded red. Standard sizes are 12-14 AWG.
Specifications
Armor
Conductors
Insulation
Assembly Cover
Max. Temp. Rating
Galvanized Steel
Interlocked Armor
(Color-Coded Red)
Max. Voltage Rating
Copper
Ground
Solid Copper
Nylon Thermoplastic
TFN or THHN Insulation
TFN and/or THHN
Polyester assembly tape; optional
laminated aluminum/Mylar® shield with
tinned copper drain wire
One or more grounding conductors may be
bare or insulated green. See chart below.
300V (FPLP)/600V (MC)
430.2, 518, 530, 645, 725,
760, 760.71(D)
• Federal Specification A-A59544 (formerly J-C-30B)
Grounding
Conductor
AWG
Approx.
Weight/
1,000'(lbs)
Armor Min.
O.D. (in)
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
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
• 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
12 green
295
.565
Tw. Shielded Pairs
12-4 Solid
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
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
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12
on
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ct
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or
or
s
Stocking Sizes Color Codes
C
Solid TFN
• UL 62, 83, 1424, 1479, 1569,
• NEC® 300.22(C), 392, 330,
Specialty Colors
Solid THHN
References and Ratings
1581 File Reference E80042
FPLP 105°C (dry)
Trade Size
16
Copper
Conductors
Galvanized, interlocking steel strip
(red striped)
MC 90°C (dry)
Grounding
Cable Tape
2
black, white
4
black, white, red,
blue
6
black, white,
red, blue, yellow,
orange
8
black, white,
red, blue, yellow,
orange, brown,
purple
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are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.
* with silver stripe
** 16-2 black/white, 16-2 black/red
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