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16 AWG Commercial Security & Control Cable (2 & 4 Conductor, Shielded & Unshielded, Riser & Plenum)

16 AWG Commercial Security & Control Cable (2 & 4 Conductor, Shielded & Unshielded, Riser & Plenum)

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Part #1602UCMPRW - Plenum (Unshielded)
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16 AWG multi-conductor commercial security and alarm control cable featuring 19-strand bare copper conductors, color-coded insulation, an internal rip cord, and a protective jacket. Available in 2-conductor and 4-conductor configurations, as well as unshielded and overall aluminum-mylar foil shielded (with a 24 AWG tinned copper drain wire) options to defend against signal interference. Offered in Riser-rated PVC (CMR/CL2R/CL3R/FPLR) and Plenum-rated low-smoke copolymer/PVC (CMP/CL2P/CL3P/FPLP) constructions for vertical risers or environmental air-handling plenum spaces. Designed for high-reliability low-voltage installations, including security systems, sound and audio systems, intercoms, and power-limited control circuits. Manufactured to meet current NEC guidelines with descending sequential footage markings for easier tracking and installation.

Specifications

  • Conductor: 16 AWG stranded bare copper (19 strands)

  • Conductor Count Options: 2 Conductors or 4 Conductors

  • Shielding Options: Unshielded or Overall Aluminum-Mylar Foil Shield with 24 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire

  • Insulation Material: PVC [Riser] / Low-Smoke Copolymer or Low-Smoke PVC [Plenum]

  • Insulation Thickness: 0.009 in (2-Conductor) / 0.010 in (4-Conductor)

  • Insulation Diameter: 0.074 in (2-Conductor) / 0.084 in (4-Conductor)

  • Color Code: Black, Red (2-Conductor) / Black, Red, White, Green (4-Conductor)

  • Jacket Material: PVC [Riser] / Low-Smoke Copolymer or Low-Smoke PVC [Plenum]

  • Jacket Thickness: 0.015 in (2-Conductor) / 0.018 in (4-Conductor)

  • Outside Diameter:

    • 0.179 in (2-Conductor Unshielded Plenum/Riser)

    • 0.183 in (2-Conductor Shielded Plenum)

    • 0.188 in (2-Conductor Shielded Riser)

    • 0.211 in (4-Conductor Unshielded Plenum)

  • Jacket Colors: White / Gray

  • Rip Cord: Yes

  • Voltage Rating: 300V

  • Temperature Rating: -4°C to 75°C

  • Capacitance:

    • 34.0 pF/ft (Unshielded & Shielded Riser)

    • 52.3 pF/ft (Shielded Plenum CDR-CDR)

  • Footage Markings: Sequential descending footage marks

  • Applications: Security Systems, Sound/Audio Systems, Intercom Systems, Power-Limited Controls

  • Standards & Compliances: UL Type CMR / CL2R / CL3R / FPLR [Riser], UL Type CMP / CL2P / CL3P / FPLP [Plenum], NEC Articles 725, 760, 800, ASTM B-8, RoHS Compliant