18 AWG multi-conductor commercial security and alarm control cable featuring 7-strand bare copper conductors, color-coded insulation, an internal rip cord, and a protective jacket. Available in 2, 3, 4, and 6-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, fire alarm signaling, and power-limited control circuits. Manufactured to meet current NEC guidelines with descending sequential footage markings for easier tracking and installation.
Specifications
Conductor: 18 AWG stranded bare copper (7 strands)
Conductor Count Options: 2, 3, 4, or 6 Conductors
Shielding Options: Unshielded or Overall Aluminum-Mylar Foil Shield with 24 AWG tinned copper drain wire
Insulation Material: PVC [Riser] / Low-Smoke Copolymer [Plenum]
Insulation Thickness: 0.009 in
Insulation Diameter: 0.064 in
Color Code:
2-Conductor: Black, Red / Black, Grey
3-Conductor: Black, Red, White
4-Conductor: Black, Red, White, Green / Black, White, Red, Green
6-Conductor: Black, Red, White, Green, Blue, Brown
Jacket Material: PVC [Riser] / Low-Smoke Copolymer or Low-Smoke PVC [Plenum]
Jacket Thickness: 0.015 in
Outside Diameter:
0.157 in (2-Conductor Unshielded Plenum)
0.163 in (2-Conductor Shielded Plenum)
0.165 in (2-Conductor Shielded Riser)
0.168 in (3-Conductor Unshielded Plenum)
0.172 in (3-Conductor Shielded Riser)
0.183 in (4-Conductor Unshielded Plenum)
0.188 in (4-Conductor Shielded Plenum / Riser)
0.225 in (6-Conductor Shielded Plenum / Riser)
Jacket Colors: White / Gray / Yellow
Rip Cord: Yes
Voltage Rating: 300V
Temperature Rating: -4°C to 75°C (-20°C to 75°C for 2-Conductor Unshielded Plenum)
Capacitance:
20.1 pF/ft to 24.0 pF/ft (Unshielded)
20.1 pF/ft to 63.0 pF/ft (Shielded)
Footage Markings: Sequential descending footage marks
Applications: Security Systems, Sound/Audio Systems, Intercom Systems, Fire Alarm Signaling, 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-3 & B-8, RoHS Compliant
