Fire Alarm Cable, Rated-NPLF, 4-16 AWG solid bare copper conductors with PVC/nylon insulation, overall Beldfoil® shield, PVC jacket with ripcord
Specifications
Specifications
Product Overview
Suitable Applications | Fire Alarm, Non-Power Limited, Circuits: Audio, Control, Initiating, Notification, Noisy Environment |
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Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG | Stranding | Material | No. of Conductors |
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16 | Solid | BC - Bare Copper | 4 |
Insulation
Material | Nominal Wall Thickness |
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PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon | 0.021 in |
Color Chart
Number | Color |
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1 | Black |
2 | Red |
3 | Brown |
4 | Blue |
Outer Shield
Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage [%] | Drainwire Material | Drainwire AWG | Drainwire Construction n x D |
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Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | Beldfoil® | 100% | TC - Tinned Copper | 20 | 7x28 |
Outer Jacket
Material | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Wall Thickness | Ripcord |
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PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.315 in | 0.042 in | Yes |
Construction and Dimensions
Cabling
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
Nominal Conductor DCR | Nominal Outer Shield DCR |
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3.93 Ohm/1000ft | 15.25 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor | Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Other Conductor to Shield |
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33 pF/ft | 59.3 pF/ft |
Current
Max. Recommended Current [A] |
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5 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating |
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150 V RMS |
Temperature Range
UL Temp Rating | 75°C |
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Operating Temperature Range | -20°C To +75°C |
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Mechanical Characteristics
Bulk Cable Weight | 69.7 lbs/1000ft |
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Max. Pull Tension | 138.8 lbs |
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Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis | 3.25 in |
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Standards
NEC Articles | Article 760 |
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NEC/(UL) Compliance | NPLF |
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Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV) | Yes |
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EU Directive 2003/96/EC (BFR) | Yes |
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EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) | Yes |
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EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) | Yes |
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EU Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
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EU CE Mark | Yes |
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MII Order #39 (China RoHS) | Yes |
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Suitability
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
UL Flammability | UL1685 UL Loading |
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UL voltage rating | 150 V RMS |
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Plenum/Non-Plenum
History
Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.312 Revision Date: 05-05-2023 |
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Documentation
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