1 Cable Substitution Chart Per 2005 NEC PLENUM 4 (Highest) RISER 3 GENERAL PURPOSE 2 RESIDENTIAL 1 (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 0 3 8 0 7 7 725 0 2 8 0 6 7 0 0 8 CMR CMG CM Test Requirements NFP A 262 (UL-910 Steiner Tunnel) UL-1666 (Vertical Shaft) UL-1 685 Vertical Tray or CSA FT4 (UL 1581) VW -1 (Vertical Flame) FIRE-RESISTANCE LEVEL BLX BMR BM BLP CMP CL3P CMR CL3R CMG CM CL3 CMX CL3X 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 Cables CATVP, CATVR, CATV, CATVX Community Antenna Television and Radio Distribution Cables OFNP, 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 ® National Electrical Code and NEC are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Quincy, MA Sound, Security, Alarm www.ptsupply.com [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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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
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.
See referenced pages in the Hardware & Supplies section:
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
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.
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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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 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
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
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.
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
For capacitance between conductors and capacitance between one conductor and other conductors connected to shield, please check with your sales representative.
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
Suggested voltage rating of 300V
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.
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.
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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See referenced pages in the Hardware & Supplies section:
Installation HardwareAcme 25A or 75A Staple Gun - I-3
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
Copper AWG Size STRAND
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
Copper AWG Size STRAND
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 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
Weight
See referenced pages in the Hardware & Supplies section:
Installation HardwareAcme 25A or 75A Staple Gun - I-3
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.
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.