Cable Substitution Chart Per 2005 NEC FIRE-RESISTANCE LEVEL Test Requirements 800 725 760 820 NEC ARTICLES 770 830 PLENUM 4 (Highest) CMP MULTI-CONDUCTOR COAX NFP A 262 (UL-910 Steiner Tunnel) CL3P CL2P NONCONDUCTIVE CONDUCTIVE FPLP CATVP OFNP OFCP BLP CMP CL3P RISER 3 CMR MULTI-CONDUCTOR COAX BMR UL-1666 (Vertical Shaft) CL3R FPLR CATVR OFNR OFCR CL2R GENERAL PURPOSE 2 CMG CM MULTI-CONDUCTOR PLTC COAX BM UL-1 685 Vertical Tray or CSA FT4 (UL 1581) CL3 FPL CATV OFNG OFCG CL2 RESIDENTIAL 1 (Lowest) VW -1 (Vertical Flame) CMX CL3X CL2X COAX CATVX BLX All cables other than Network-Powered Broadband Cables (BMR, BM, BLP, BLX) shall be coaxial cables. 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 National Electrical Code and NEC are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Quincy, MA 1
Multi- Unshielded, Non-Plenum Listed by UL as Type CMR and/or CL3R cables for use in NEC Article 800 and/or 725 installations. Stranded or solid, bare copper Premium-grade color-coded S-R PVC 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). Cond. Stranding Nom. Ins. Thick. (in) Nom. Thick. (in) Nom. O.D. (in) 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 Acme 25A or 75A 721 Multi-Wire 2
Multi- Shielded, Non-Plenum Listed by UL as Type CMR and/or CL3R cables for use in NEC Article 800 and/or 725 installations. Shield Stranded or solid, bare copper Premium-grade color-coded S-R PVC Overall polyester-supported aluminum foil, with a stranded, tinned copper drain wire to facilitate grounding 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. Cond. Stranding Nom. Ins. Thick. (in) Nom. Thick. (in) Nom. O.D. (in) 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 Acme 25A or 75A 721 Multi-Wire 3
Multi- 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. Stranded or solid, bare copper Low-smoke, low-flame approved compound Low-smoke, low-flame approved compound Applications Security, audio, intercom, power limited control circuits Cond. Stranding Nom. O.D. (in) 2C22B1NSP 2 22 Solid Bare.108 15 2C22B7NSP 2 22 7/30 Bare.120 15 3C22B7NSP 3 22 7/30 Bare.127 18 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 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 Acme 25A or 75A 721 Multi-Wire Color Ordering Chart Color 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 4
Multi- 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. Shield Stranded or solid, bare copper Low-smoke, low-flame approved compound Overall Mylar/aluminum foil tape with a stranded, tinned copper drain wire Low-smoke, low-flame approved compound Applications Security, audio, intercom, power limited control circuits. Cond. Stranding Nom. O.D. (in) 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 Other sizes available upon request. Acme 25A or 75A 721 Multi-Wire 5
Twisted Pair, Shielded Each Pair Individually Shielded NEC Type CM. Shield Stranded, tinned copper PVC Overall Mylar/aluminum foil tape with a stranded, tinned copper drain wire on each pair Gray PVC Applications Intercom systems, computer interconnects. Pairs Some air plenum designs also stocked. Cond. Stranding Nom. Ins. Thick. (in) Nom. Thick. (in) Nom. O.D. (in) 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 Acme 25A, 37A or 75A 721 Multi-Wire 6
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. Sound, Security, Alarm Description Shield Ohms Nom. OD (in) 2C18WI6DUAL RG-6 - CATV 18 Solid CCS Foil + 60% Alum. Braid 75 PVC.270 x.595 3C18BIRG6U RG-6 - CATV Pair 18 Stranded Unshielded 18 Solid BC Foil + 95% TC 75 PVC.270 x.493 3C22X759U RG-59 - CATV Stranded.242 x.445 22 95% BC w/foil on 76 PVC + 1 Pr. 22 Shielded BC 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 Collapsible Cable Caddy - I-3 s 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 7
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, improving 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 (ed) 558AFJ - Riser-rated (Plenum also available) NEC 800, Type CMR CEC Type CMG FT4 3 shielded multi-conductors, 1 shielded multi-pair PVC Standard - Riser and Plenum 558AFS - Riser-rated (Plenum also available) NEC 800, Type CMR CEC Type CMG FT4 3 shielded multi-conductors, 1 shielded multi-pair PVC s PVC (components and overall) PVC (components only) Type 2 - Riser and Plenum 558GMS - Riser-rated (Plenum also available) NEC 800, Type CMR CEC Type CMG FT4 Flamarrest 3 unshielded multi-conductors, 1 shielded multi-conductor PVC (components only) Exit Reader Type - Riser and Plenum 558GFS - Riser-rated (Plenum also available) NEC 800, Type CMR CEC Type CMG FT4 Flamarrest 2 shielded multi-conductors, 2 shielded multi-pairs PVC (components only) 8
Combination Cable Listed by UL as Type CM and/or CL2 cables for use in NEC Article 725 installations. Sound, Security, Alarm Shield Stranded bare and/or tinned copper Premium-grade, color-coded PVC, polypropylene or PE Polyester-supported aluminum foil with a tinned copper drain wire Premium-grade gray PVC Suitable for use from -20 C to 75 C Suggested voltage rating of 300V Applications Suitable for wiring security, sound/audio, intercom, and background music systems. Cond 2P22T7PIP0 2P0T7PIP0 3C22T7PIC0 2P20T7PIP0 2 shielded 2 unshielded 2 shielded 2 unshielded 2 shielded 1 unshielded 2 shielded 2 unshielded 22 22 20 18 22 22 20 20 Stranding 7/30 TC 7/30 TC 7/28 TC 7/26 TC 7/28 TC 7/28 TC 7/28 TC 7/28 TC Nom. Ins. Thick. (in) Nom. Nom. O.D. (in).01.02.178 19.01.02.210 39.5.01.02.199 28.01.02.201 34.8 Acme 25A 721 Multi-Wire Thermostat Cable Listed by UL as Type CL2 cable for use in NEC Article 725 installations. Cond. Nom. O.D. (in) Brown jacket, also available in white. 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 Acme 18A 721 Multi-Wire 9
Power Limited Alarm Wire Non-Plenum, Shielded Listed by UL as Type FPLR or FPL cable for use in NEC Article 760 installations. Shield Solid, bare copper Premium-grade, color-coded S-R PVC on FPLR premium. Approved thermoplastic compound on mid-cap. Overall polyester-supported aluminum foil with a stranded, tinned copper wire to facilitate grounding 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 Thickness (in) Nom. O.D. (in) 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 FPL Mid Cap Shielded These products are designed to meet the demanding lower-capacitance requirements of microprocessor-controlled fire alarm systems. Thickness (in) Nom. O.D. (in) 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. Acme 25A or 75A 721 Multi-Wire 10
Power Limited Alarm Wire Non-Plenum, Unshielded Listed by UL as Type FPLR or FPL cable for use in NEC Article 760 installations. Solid, bare copper Premium-grade, color-coded S-R PVC on FPLR premium. Approved thermoplastic compound on mid-cap. Premium-grade red PVC suitable for use from 20 C to 75 C Suggested voltage rating of 300V Sound, Security, Alarm FPLR, Parallel Construction This is an unlimited rip design, using solid, bare copper conductors with a.032" thick PVC insulation. polarity is identified by a ridge and legend printed on the insulation of one conductor. Cond. Nom. O.D. (in) FPLR, Cabled Thickness (in) Nom. O.D. (in) 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 FPL Mid Cap These products are designed to meet the demanding lower-capacitance requirements of microprocessor-controlled fire alarm systems. Thickness (in) Nom. O.D. (in) 1P18B1FPLM 2 18.02.18 22 1P16B1FPLM 2 16.02.21 32 For capacitance between conductors, please check with your sales representative. 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 Color Chart 1 White 2 Red 3 Black 4 Blue 5 Brown Acme 25A or 75A 721 Multi-Wire 11
Power Limited Alarm Wire Plenum Listed by UL as Type FPLP cable for use in NEC Article 760 installations. Solid, bare copper to ASTM B-3 Plenum-approved thermoplastic compound Suggested voltage rating of 300V Applications Wiring of fire alarms, smoke detectors, voice communications, burglar alarms and other dedicated fire protective circuits. 12 Sound, Security, Alarm Shield Overall polyester-supported aluminum foil with a stranded, tinned copper wire to facilitate grounding Plenum-approved compound, suitable for use from 20 C to 75 C FPLP, Unshielded Cond. Nom. O.D. (in) 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, Shielded Cond. Nom. O.D. (in) 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. Cond. 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 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. Acme 25A or 75A 721 Multi-Wire
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 Copper Size STRAND Overall Nominal Diameter Capacitance inch mm lbs/m-ft kg/km pf/ft pf/m DC Resistance (ohms/m-ft) 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 Sound, Security, Alarm Shielded Overall UL Listing: NEC Type FPLR-CI Copper Size STRAND Overall Nominal Diameter Capacitance 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 Acme 25A or 75A 721 Multi-Wire 13
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 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) Performance Sound, Security, Alarm Acme 25A or 75A 721 Multi-Wire 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 Copper Size STRAND Shielded Overall Dual UL Listing: NEC Type FPLR-CIC and NEC Type NPLF Copper Size STRAND Nominal Overall Diameter Capacitance inch mm lbs/m-ft kg/km pf/ft pf/m Nominal Overall Diameter Capacitance inch mm lbs/m-ft kg/km pf/ft pf/m DC Resistance (ohms/m-ft) 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 Strand sizes 14 and 12 also available. 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. 14
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. 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 Acme 25A or 75A 721 Multi-Wire 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 Part No. Copper Size /MCM Thickness Thickness Overall Diameter Approx. Ampacity* Amps Strands inch mm inch mm inch mm lbs/m-ft kg/km 75 C 90 C 3 Cond. EMT Size*** 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) * 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. 4 Cond. 15
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. Armor 16 Assembly Cover Max. Temp. Rating Grounding Max. Voltage Rating Solid TFN Solid THHN Tw. Shielded Pairs Specialty Colors Trade Size Galvanized, interlocking steel strip (red striped) Solid Copper TFN and/or THHN Polyester assembly tape; optional laminated aluminum/mylar shield with tinned copper drain wire FPLP 105 C (dry) MC 90 C (dry) One or more grounding conductors may be bare or insulated green. See chart below. 300V (FPLP)/600V (MC) Grounding Approx. / 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 12-4 Solid 12 green 295.565 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 Galvanized Steel Interlocked Armor (Color-Coded Red) 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 Stocking Sizes Color Codes 2 black, white 4 6 8 Cable Tape Nylon Thermoplastic TFN or THHN 120V Colors black, white, red, blue black, white, red, blue, yellow, orange black, white, red, blue, yellow, orange, brown, purple Copper Copper Ground Note: All designations and weights are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. * with silver stripe ** 16-2 black/white, 16-2 black/red *** Tinned copper drain/grounding conductor